The Az And When Movie Podcast

This week: A very special double-bill episode! First, Mia returns to the show to finally talk about her favourite movie, David Lynch's beloved cult classic about failed romances and forgotten dreams. They break down why 'Mulholland Drive' still holds so much mysterious power, give their interpretations on its meaning, and discuss its origins as a TV pilot. Then, the filmmakers behind 'Iris' – dire...

Az and When comes full circle as Esme superhero-lands in Leeds to talk about a film that's been a long time coming. Plus: more movie recommendations, what goes on behind the scenes at a game convention, and just a generally good hang. Links to everything Az and When  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back 10:40 Esme’s Watches: Mickey 17, Project Hail Mary, Zoolander, Evil Does Not Exist, Concl...

Welcome in a new season of Az and When by looking back on a great movie year! Follow our three hosts as they shake off their dissertation-season trauma and draft in their favourite films of 2025 – all while having way-too-serious debates, bashing filmbros, and wondering how uni life is already almost over. Follow ⁠Micah on Letterboxd Follow ⁠Isabel on Letterboxd⁠ Links to everything Az and When  ⁠...

Three friends share their thoughts on the 98th Academy Awards nominations, discussing the biggest movies of awards season before jumping into their predictions and delusions for each category of this year's Oscars. Follow Ella on Letterboxd Follow Isabel on Letterboxd Links to everything Az and When  ⁠⁠⁠⁠here Chapters 00:00 How was 2025? 07:34 Nominations Check-in 12:29 International Feature Film...

Az and When's final episode of the year sees four friends draft films from one of their favourite years for cinema, all while cracking wise, playing with the sound mixer, and yapping their asses off. Follow Amelia , Isabel and Micah on Letterboxd Links to everything Az and When  ⁠⁠⁠here Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back 10:50 Rules and Regulations 12:54 An Intriguing Round One 35:13 Round Two (RIP H...

Just in time for Christmas, two twenty-somethings talk about being single at 32. Also included: thoughts on ABBA, Bond, and female empowerment. Follow Lucy on Letterboxd Links to everything Az and When  ⁠⁠here Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back 01:09 Remembering Rob and Michele Reiner & Sophie Kinsella 03:38 Intro to Lucy 05:48 Documentary Diaries 12:12 ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ 17:21 Plot Breakdown 30...

Jason returns from the mountaintops to talk about recent cinema sequels 'Wicked: For Good' and 'Zootopia 2' before diving into Darwyn Cooke's seminal limited series for DC. The duo break down its nature as an origin story for various classic Silver Age superheroes, as an idealistic wish-fulfilment post-WWII McCarthy-era fantasy, and as a possible template for future films in Ja...

Az, Ella and Cerys offer up their thoughts on two of the biggest releases of the fall: Netflix's theatrical releases of 'Wake Up Dead Man' and 'Frankenstein'. Then, Az and Cerys cover the films they've seen at the BFI London Film Festival: 'Hamnet', 'After the Hunt', 'Christy' and 'Die My Love'. Follow Ella on Letterboxd and TikTok Follow Cerys on Letterboxd and TikTok Links to everything Az and W...

'Wicked' Fever is in full swing! On this week's episode, Az and newcomer Amelia look back at the first act of Jon M. Chu's two-year, two-part epic, ahead of the release of Part 2 this week. They discuss the strength of its leads, its immaculate production and their favourite moments from the film before setting their expectations for 'Wicked: For Good'. Follow Amelia on Let...

Four friends tap into their early 2000s nostalgia and draft their favourite films from a great year for movies. Links to: Matt's Letterboxd Eve's Letterboxd Mia's Letterboxd And follow the pod on Letterboxd and Instagram with  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this megalink! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:59 Round One 21:46 Round Two 43:23 Round Three 01:11:13 Round Four 01:32:53 Round Five 01:56:42 Final Dra...

This week, Micah finally makes his pod debut! Taking the hosting reins from a very sick Azrael, the duo breaks down the filmography – and the greatest hits – of one of the greatest animation studios of all time. Follow Micah on Letterboxd! Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this megalink! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:39 Micah’s Intro to Film and Gateways 13:30 Previously On… 32...

You wanna get NUTS? In honour of Batman Day, two friends and comic book movie enthusiasts jump on the pod to celebrate the cinematic history of the Caped Crusader. Follow Ella on Letterboxd! Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this megalink! Chapters 00:00 Opening / Thursday, October 31st 02:56 Ella’s Journey Into Film  07:02 Previously On… 23:17 Introduction / I Shall Become A Bat...

This week, Azrael and Adrian close off the season with the second part of the show's Summer Movie Recap! They discuss 'Weapons', 'Materialists', 'The Naked Gun' and more, before processing their thoughts on the moviegoing year as a whole so far. Follow  ⁠Adrian on Letterboxd! Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this megalink! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:25 Previously On… 22:57 ‘T...

This week, Azrael and Adrian mourn the loss of The Projector, an independent cinema in Singapore which was a safe space for lovers of all cinema, arts and culture. They also discuss the closing of major commercial cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes, what the decline of moviegoing means for Singaporean culture, and how we can fight to preserve it. Follow Adrian on Letterboxd! Keep up to date on Perspec...

This week, two struggling artists talk about a short, sweetly devastating film that hits too close to home. They catch up on Chainsaw Man, 28 Years Later and Full Metal Alchemist before breaking down 'Look Back', and how it portrays art as a force that brings people together and drives them apart. Follow Leon on Letterboxd here! Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this megalin...

This week, Az is joined by first-timer Ariel and returning guest Jason to host a recap of the movies they've seen over the summer: the good, the great, and the oh-so-disappointing. Follow Jason on Letterboxd here! Follow Ariel on LinkedIn here! Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with ⁠⁠⁠⁠this megalink! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:52 ‘Thunderbolts*’ / Booty Call #1 28:12 ‘Mission: Impossible...

This week, Az is joined by fellow cinematic dreamer Francesca as they chat about the French classic 'Amélie'. They dive into how the film's quirks reflect their own, gush about the impeccable craft on display, and why the film's approach to simple acts of optimism and doing good is so refreshing today. Follow Francesca on Letterboxd here! Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with ⁠⁠⁠⁠this megalin...

This week, Az and Rishi are back to introduce the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU): three Tamil films featuring some of the biggest stars, which have found massive critical and commercial success. They share their thoughts on what makes them great, what separates Kollywood's success from Hollywood's, and what's next for the big-budget mega-franchise. Follow Rishi on Letterboxd here! Fol...

This week, a Malaysian abang joins forces with a Singaporean uncle to talk all things DRAGONS. They freak out over Ibiza, comics and questionable viewing habits before introducing a new segment of the show! Then, they look to Dreamworks' seminal animated classic from 2010 and give their verdict on the new 2025 live-action remake. Chapters 00:00 This Is Berk (Introduction) 05:55 …and the cinephiles...

Good evening, Agent. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join your host, Azrael, on a deep-dive of the modern action classic 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout', exploring the making of the film and what it means for the past and future of action cinema. He will then rank all eight films in the series in honour of 'The Final Reckoning', which is currently in theaters. As always, if any...

This week: We shall pod on the beaches, we shall pod on the landing grounds, et cetera! History buff and Master Ranker Leo re-teams with Azrael to talk all things 'Dunkirk', home theaters, and video games. Then, they talk about their favourite war movies of all time. View our favourite war films here! Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with ⁠this megalink! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Dog-...

Not so long ago in a new studio literally right next to the old one… Azrael begins a new segment of the show! Braving the morning sleepies, troubling mic issues and the cold, dark void of emptiness that is solo podcasting, Azrael unpacks one of his favourite films of all time. He examines how it's shaped the way he watches movies and his life as a whole, in what's undoubtedly one of the most impor...

This week... if we bring a little joy into your humdrum lives, it makes us feel as though our hard work ain't been in vain for nothin'. Azrael scrambles out of bed and into the studio as Marie arrives on the pod! She dishes about her childhood classics, red-flag favourite films, toxic filmbros and one of the greatest movies ever made. Then, the pair put the spotlight on their favourite mov...

Skill Issue, ASSEMBLE! Four friends come together to compete in Az and When's very first Movie Draft. Picking their favourite films per category in an attempt to create the strongest movie slate, they also take the time to reminisce about their memories associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). View the draft results here ! Navigation available in Chapters. Various Links Follow Rish...

This week: ETERNAL GLORY! Potterhead and bibliophile Lynn Haddad joins Azrael to talk about fantasy novels, beehive extractors and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'. Then, dark and difficult times lie ahead as they struggle to rank all eleven films in the Wizarding World franchise from worst to first. Various Links View the Wizarding World ranking here! Stay updated on the Az and When...