The Movie Duel Podcast

Welcome to Episode 23 in which myself and Movie Duellist, Tarquin Mandrake, discuss our selections for Episode 23 - Best Female Directed Horror, Near Dark (1987) and The Babadook (2014). In this episode we not only talk about why we love these films but also about addiction allegories, motherhood and a lot of love for Bill Paxton. Not to mention annoying kids, finger licking and deeply personal ju...

Welcome to Episode 22 in which myself and Movie Duellist, Nicole Davis, discuss our selections for Best Comic Book Adaptation (Non DC/Marvel) Akira (1987) and Sin City (2004). In this episode we not only talk about why we love these films but also about epic animation, pitch perfect acting and lush visuals. Not to mention Anime tropes, funny running and the funny feeling that Rosaria Dawson gives...

Welcome to Episode 21, in which myself and Movie Duellist, Vanessa Cordner, discuss our selections for Best Movie About Addiction - Requiem for a Dream (2000) and Trainspotting (1996). In this episode we not only talk about why we love these films but also about conventional addictions, killer soundtracks and Oscar worthy performances. Not to mention Leto-hating, unfortunate nudity and..... pubic...

On this QuickDraw episode, I am joined by host of the It's Not That Bad podcast, Jason Whissell. Join me as we discuss some of the subjects we have presented on The Movie Duel Podcast and get his thoughts on what he would have chosen for each of those subjects. There are some mild spoilers and some strong language. You can find out about Jason, his podcasts and other projects by following this...

Welcome to Episode 20, in which myself and Movie Duellist, Jamie Russell, discuss our selections for Best 70s Romance, The Goodbye Girl (1977) vs. Harold and Maude (1971) In this episode we not only talk about why we love these films but also about stellar performances, perfect comedy and unconventional love. Not to mention camp Shakespeare, questionable wooden sculptures and 70s tinder. There wil...

The Movie Duel Podcast is officially one year old today!! One whole year since our first episode proper landed. To celebrate, I got together with all the Movie Duellists and we had ourselves a little quiz! The sound quality isn't fantastic but it was a whole lot of fun. Thank you to everyone who has listened, taken part and supported us along the way.

Welcome to Episode 19, in which myself and Movie Duellist, Tarquin Mandrake, discuss our selections for Best Workplace Comedy, Clerks (1994) and Car Wash (1976) In this episode we not only talk about why we love these films but also about great soundtracks, guerrilla filmmaking and emotion in comedy. Not to mention executive relief, douche bags and amazing afros. There will be spoilers for both fi...

Welcome to this QuickDraw bonus episode in which I am joined by Matthew, from the Creative Psychopaths podcast, to discuss what he would have picked for some of our past duels. Don't forget to check out the Creative Psychopaths podcast at https://creativepsychopathspod.podbean.com/

Welcome to Episode 18, in which myself and Co-Host, Nicole Davis, discuss our selections for Humble Pie (Or films we avoided but ended up loving!) - The Warriors (1979) and C.H.U.D (1984) In this episode we not only discuss why we consider these films to be great but also why we avoided them, brilliant editing and realistic relationships. Not to mention wacky performances, coat hangers and tough g...

Welcome to Episode 17, in which myself and Co-Host, Vanessa Cordner, discuss our selections for The Best Film Based on a Toy Line, Masters of the Universe (1987) and Clue (1985). In this episode we not only discuss why we consider these films to be great but also about the toys that inspired them, childhood memories and amazing casting choices. Not to mention Taggart, Friends connections and possi...

Welcome to our first ever Quick Draw episode featuring co-founder of the Movie Duel Podcast, Liam. This will be a recurring Bonus Feature on the podcast in which we will invite special guests to talk about what they would have picked for some of the subjects we've already discussed on the podcast. If you would like to take part in future episodes of Quick Draw, please get in touch with us.

Welcome to Episode 16, in which myself and Co-Host, Jamie Russell, discuss our selections for The Most Underated Sam Raimi Film - Darkman (1990) and The Quick and The Dead (1995) In this episode we not only discuss why we consider these films to be underated but also the Raimi style, perfect acting techniques and amazing casting. Not to mention bizarre alternate endings, almost spoilers for other...

Welcome to Episode 15, in which myself and Movie Duellist, Tarquin Mandrake, discuss our selections for Worst Prequel. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1983) and Exorcist: The Beginning (2004). In this episode we not only talk about why we don't like these films but why they dump on the originals, poor casting choices and unnecessary darkness. Not to mention black face, alternate versions...

Welcome to Episode 14, in which myself and Nicole Davis, discuss our selections for The Worst Sci-Fi Film of 2010s - Geostorm (2017) and Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) In this episode we not only discuss why we dislike these films but bad casting choices, representation and the pros and cons of modern CGI. Not to mention ranking the Hemsworths, dodgy accents and lots, and lots, of sighing. Th...

Welcome to The Movie Duel Podcast On each episode we select a subject based around movies and then, myself and my co-host each pick a film that we think best fits that subject. The only rule is that we cannot choose a film that has already been discussed on the podcast. We've got everything from Best to Worst, Overated to Underrated, to anything you can think of. So join me, Peter, and one of...

Welcome to Episode 13, in which myself and Co-Host, Vanessa Cordner, discuss our selections for Worst Horror Remake, The Wicker Man (2006) and Halloween (2007). In this episode we not only discuss why we dislike these films but what made the originals great, pointless scenes and are there any good points to these films Not to mention Prog rock lookalikes, gross parenting and Nic Cage's 'we...

In this Bonus Episode, I am joined by Movie Duel Podcast Co-Founder, Liam to discuss some of the the 2023 new releases we have managed to watch so far this year. In this episode we not only discuss, relatively spoiler-free, these films but also catch up on some 2022 releases we have seen and discuss some films we are still looking forward to seeing. Not to mention Courtney Cox's face, loving M...

Welcome to Episode 12, in which myself and Co-Host, Jamie Russell, discuss our selections for Best Bond Film, The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Goldeneye (1995). In this episode we not only discuss why we love these films but plenty of Bond history, what makes a good Bond film and each Bond Actors best films. Not to mention eating in the cinema, side boob and PYRAMIDS!! There will be spoilers for bo...

Welcome to Episode 11, in which myself and Co-Host, Tarquin Mandrake, discuss our selections for Best Outlaw Biker Movie, Mad Max (1979) and Psychomania (1973). In this episode we not only talk about why we love these films, but also discuss great gang leaders, amazing stunts and our own experiences with motorcycles. Not to mention Britspolitation, questionable parenting and, of course, SKIDMARKS!...

Welcome to Episode 10, in which myself and Co-Host, Nicole Davis, discuss our selections for Failed Nostalgia (or Films we used to love but not anymore) , Face/Off (1997) and Batman Forever (1995). In this episode we not only talk about why we changed our opinions on these films, but we discuss questionable casting, what we would have changed and parts that maybe still stand up. Not to mention got...

Welcome to Episode 9, in which myself and Guest Co-Host, Vanessa Cordner, discuss our selections for Best Public Transport Action Movie, Executive Decision (1996) and Speed (1994). In this episode we not only talk about why we love these movies, but we discuss great action set pieces, high tension and some amazing performances. Not to mention Lost connections, recycling advice and Mary Celeste con...

Welcome to Episode 8, in which myself and New Guest Co-Host, Tarquin Mandrake, discuss our selections for Best Ron Howard Film, Night Shift (1982) and Willow (1988). In this episode we not only talk about why we love these movies, but we discuss their origins, Ron Howard's filmography and why these films are an important part of our youth. Not to mention racy VHS covers, Latin definitions and Tarq...

Welcome to Episode 7, in which myself and returning Guest Co-Host, Nicole Davis, discuss our selections for Best Liminal-Space Horror, Event Horizon (1997) and Pulse (2001) In this episode we not only talk about why we love these movies, but we discuss themes of loneliness, lost footage and amazing special effects. Not to mention the cons of wearing a flesh suit, dial up internet and Peter's rathe...

Welcome to Episode 6, in which myself and new Guest Co-Host, Vanessa Cordner, discuss our selections for Best Paul Verhoeven Movie. Basic Instinct (1992) and Robocop (1987) In this episode we not only talk about why we love these movies, but we discuss some of the undertones, early concepts and some of the staples of the directors work. Not to mention smoking in films, Jesus connections and our, q...

Like a phoenix from the ashes comes Episode 5, in which myself and our first ever Guest Co-Host, Nicole Davis, discuss our selections for Worst Video Game Adaptation. BloodRayne (2004) and Super Mario Bros. (1993) In this episode we not only talk about why these movies are bad, but we discuss lack of faithfulness to the source material, troubled productions and bad accents. Not to mention suggesti...