Review It Yourself

Bill feels like an afterthought. NEVER Bill, Never! Get ready for an episode that kicks your ash! My Guest: More information about my guest is available here: Support Bill Reads Bad Reviews on Ko-fi.com! https://ko-fi.com/billreadsbadreviews Discussion Points: -So many Volcano puns.  -Bill gets sassy about tea. -Bill brings Celcius whilst Sean disappoints bring Pepsi Max. -Sean makes Bill wan...

He's guested more than anyone else... so I thought it was time to show some appreciation. Thanks to Marv from 'Pods Like Us'. You've no idea how many hours I spent on this. Thank You Bill 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews'. To the next 14! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defend It Yourself Returns! Pete from 'Middle Class Film Class' joins Sean to Defend The Village (2004). This episode contains spoilers. Discussion Points: -When Pete first watched the film-on rental.  -The stellar cast in this film.  -You never get anything mundane with M. Night Shyamalan. -The stabbing scene. -Sean puts the final nail in any future collaboration with Budweiser. Raised...

Welcome to Review It Yourself with the Cougher and the Sniffler aka Sean and Sarah from 'Weird Horizon'. My Guest: Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird". Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/weirdhorizon  Discussion Points: -Sean and Sarah struggle with enthusiasm. -Living in Britain...

The Gerardathon continues.  Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' returns...with American beverages.  Sean is at pains to point out that it is cold in England.  My Guest:  More information about my guest is available here: Support Bill Reads Bad Reviews on Ko-fi.com! https://ko-fi.com/billreadsbadreviews  Discussion Points:  -Sean wants to avoid discussing the film so mu...

Lasse's back and he's brought another beauty!  Lasse from 'Fans About Films' podcast returns to discuss R.I.P.D (2013)-Rest in Peace Department.   My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646  Discussion Points:   -Sean couldn't find any German beer. Prost!  -Lasse brought this all on himself.   -Sean and...

Sean is joined by Lasse from 'Fans About Films' podcast to review Stephen Sommers' Van Helsing (2004). "You're supposed to die!", "I want to live". My Guest:  Lasse Vogt-  https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646 Discussion Points: -The film's poster. -The 'death-by-couch' scene of a main character and how hilarious Sean found it. -The performance of Ri...

After the well-received review of Leopoldstadt last year, Sean returns with his (and his Auntie's) views on another National Theatre Live screening in cinemas: The Crucible, Arthur Miller's classic play about the Salem witch hunts that still resonates today.  Thanks for listening!  Twitter: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Paisley from 'Learn German through Music' joins Sean to review Joyeux Noel (2005). A film which follows French, German and Scottish troops and their surprise Christmas Eve/Day truce in 1914, amongst the midst of the First World War (1914-1918). Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers! Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language...

Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' joins Sean to discuss Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009). Discussion Points: -Sean attempts to not rant all the way through.  -Michael Myers as a drifter. -Two films in and Sean is done with Rob Zombie.  -Clayton goes through Rob Zombie's other films. -Sean comes out with an excrement based analogies. -Clayton loves Rob Zombie's Halloween fil...

Sean is joined by brothers Ryan and Kevin from 'The Almost Presidents Podcast' to discuss one of the most famous almost-Presidents, Bobby Kennedy, via the film Bobby (2006). Regarding the no-politics rule for this podcast: Sean decides you can discuss politics as a way of contextualising the film, as long as no-one declares a position.  My Guests: Check them out at https://anchor.fm/ryan-john...

Bill returns for more beverages! They continue their 'Gerard-athon' with Olympus Has Fallen (2013). Discussion Points: -Bill's pure hesitation. -The whole film is just ridiculous. -Sean tries not to slip into old-ways and call the leading man Gerald. -The incompetency of the Americans in this film. -Poor Tim.  -Bill is furious about the lack of logic regarding construction.  Raised Quest...

Sean is joined by a fellow Northerner-lovely.   Catherine Warr is a historian from Leeds, who brings to light often untold or hidden history in Yorkshire and beyond. Catherine joins Sean to review one of Catherine's 'all-time favourite films', East is East (1999).  There's a lot to unpack in this film.  My Guest: More information can be found on Catherine's Website: https:...

Sean is very happy to be joined by the Wait... What Podcast Trio for the first film in the Austin Powers trilogy.  Discussion Points: -Sean attempts to squeeze in facts amongst the anecdotes. -Communism in Austin Powers. -Dave's fringe (again). -The dancer behind Austin Powers.  -The Wait...What Trio don't feel the need to introduce themselves.  -Norbit is horrendous.  -Diana T...

"Just because you can't see our audience, doesn't mean they aren't there".   It's the big ELEVENTH collaboration between Bill from Bill Reads Bad Reviews and Review It Yourself.    Sean has imported some Root Beer for the occasion, which he hasn't had since he was in America-6 years ago.    Will the Rose-tinted glasses be shattered?   Discussion Po...

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Review: Sean and Bill had this extended chat during a recent recording and it seemed too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Discussion Points: -The problem with the Avatar films. -Both give their own unique takes on the film. -The missed opportunity to explore the human's reasons for coming back to Pandora. Raised Questions: -Why were Sean's expectations so lo...

Sean reviews a film alone! He finally got around to watching Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007). Discussion Points: -Sean forgets many, many actor's names. -The brutal tone of this film compared to the original Halloween (1978). -The amalgamation of John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) and Rick Rosenthal's Halloween II (1981), to craft this film. -How the film could have been unintentionally funny. ...

Sean's friend recommended this film and then wanted to review it. Sean had never seen it before.  Boy, was he surprised... On Christmas Eve no less! Discussion Points: -Sean implores you not to listen to this podcast. -The massive twist in the film.  -Sean bins off the trivia because all podcasts use IMDB anyway.  -Sean's friend desperately tries to bring some structure to the revie...

Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Sarah from Weird Horizon returns to listen to Sean choke on a bacon sandwich.  Elusive: Britain's Cryptids-Available on YouTube under the title 'Elusive Bigfoot Abroad' (2020). This documentary explores Bigfoot sightings in Britain. Discussion Points: -Being from England, Sean and Sarah obviously start their catch-up by talking about the weather.  -Sarah and Sean...

"Sometimes it's worth finding out yourself what a film is like" Sean is joined by Paisley from the 'Learn German Through Music' podcast. Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers! Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs. Each lesson features a song in a different genre, from indie to rap, punk to reggae, pop to heavy metal, "...

To celebrate TEN Breaking Bill episodes, Sean brings out the big guns for everyone's favourite Texan, Bill (Bill Reads Bad Reviews). Sean chose Armageddon (1998), a film so American it hurts! Discussion Points: -Sean doesn't think much of The Revenant (2015). -Bill desperately tries to get Sean to discuss Armageddon (1998). -Sean blows any chance of a Budweiser sponsorship. -Bill brings some bad r...

Paisley from 'Learn German Through Music podcast' joins Sean to review the brand-new German adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's anti-war novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers! Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs. Each lesson features a song in a different genre, from indie to r...

Satsu from Chatsunami returns to review the 1999 stage show Still Game-the precursor to the Scottish TV sit-com Still Game (2002). Written by Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan 'Still Game' ran from 2002-2007, then 2016-2019 and chronicled the lives of the two Septarians and their friends in the fictional Craiglang area of Glasgow.  They may be older, but they are Still Game for life!  Discu...

With Bill busy entertaining his in-laws and working (at his actual job) like a champ, Sean steps in to produce an unofficial all-new BRBR episode.  (Not) Bill reads through all the terrible things people say about one of our favourite movies: Liar Liar (1997). Disclaimer: This episode has been produced as a good-natured spoof, a genuine love letter to the awesome podcast that is: Bill Reads B...

Karman from The Gaea Connections joins Sean to defend one of her favourite films:  The Fifth Element (1997). Welcome to Defend It Yourself! Discussion Points: -Sean couldn't bring himself to re-watch The Fifth Element (1997). -Sean reviews one of Karman's recent episodes. -Karman and Sean discuss the proposed sequel to Gladiator (2000). Random Questions: -When was the first time Karman saw th...