The Movie Robcast

Episode 52 of The Electric Shadows Podcast sees Robs Daniel and Wallis pulling a late night recording session after viewing Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Fittingly, talking from half-past midnight onwards, the pair are uncharacteristically disciplined as they cover a variety of topics. Despite there being a lot to jaw about in the ep. First up, the pair pay tribute to Stan Lee, the...

In Episode 51 of The Electric Shadows Podcast, Robs Daniel & Wallis looks back at the movies that impressed them at the 2018 BFI London Film Festival. Rob Daniel valiantly battles through a heavy cold to impart his movie opinion. Rob Wallis, being younger and of a generally tougher constitution, is on finer form. Movies discussed range from the thrilling (Widows, Suspiria), to the moving (If Beale...

In this episode of The Electric Shadows Podcast, Robs Daniel & Wallis are slightly stunned to realise they've reached their 50th podcast! To mark the occasion they discuss their formative movies, which movie makers have had an impression on them and why films are just so darn important. Also, thanks to all those listeners who have checked out an episode of our podcast (or more!). It's always appre...

Episode 49 is a bumper edition of The Electric Shadows Podcast. Robs Daniel and Wallis round-up FrightFest 2018; Rob D waxes enthusiastic about Pascal Laugier's Incident in a Ghostland and Rob Wallis is impressed with Gaspar Noe's Climax. As this is the first podcast since July, the pair capsule review Spike Lee's excellent BlackkKlansman, they differ over Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Rob W reveals w...

Ep 48 of The Electric Shadows Podcast sees Robs Daniel & Wallis pulling a late nighter to talk about Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Our intrepid casters in pod had just seen the film and were both suitably impressed by Tom Cruise latest attempt to risk life and limb to entertain the audience. To find out why, listen on, and see where they rank this in the M:I canon. The Robs also find time to scal...

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Dark Knight’s theatrical release, episode 47 of The Electric Shadows Podcast has gone big. Across four hours, Robs Daniel and Wallis and Bat-expert Ian Bird discuss Nolan’s landmark trilogy. Plus, a wider discussion of the Caped Crusader in comic books and on the small screen, both animated and live action. Our trio delve deep into the Bat cave, covering a...

Episode 46 of The Electric Shadows Podcast may focus on Incredibles 2, but Robs Daniel & Wallis squeeze in much more beside. Other films discussed are Hereditary (one Rob is warmer to it than the other), Sicario 2: Soldado (the other Rob is warmer to it than the other), Oceans 8 (only one Rob has seen it) and Leave No Trace (only the other other Rob has seen it). There is also time for a quick run...

Episode 45 of The Electric Shadows Podcast sees Robs Daniel & Wallis with meat between their teeth as they get stuck into Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The intrepid explorers discuss the original Jurassic Park, and the issues facing all the sequels. Where does this latest Jurassic outing lie amidst the sequels in their view? You'll have to listen to find out. And, along the way you can hear them...

Recorded in the small hours of the morning, Robs Daniel and Wallis deliver their verdict on the troubled Solo: A Star Wars Story. Little spoiler for what they think: don't believe the negative reviews and disappointing box office, this is rip-roaring adventure. Listen on to find out why. They also discuss the film's production woes that saw original directors Lord and Miller being replaced with Ro...

Episode 43 of The Electric Shadows Podcast sees Robs Daniel & Wallis enlisting in the Infinity War. But, they wonder if it's worth the fight. Marvel's culmination of a decade of movies, EIGHTEEN MOVIES, gets us to a showdown that has its moment but is rather beige. Even with the best efforts of a stellar cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chadwick B...

Episode 42 of The Electric Shadows Podcast is a special episode to tide you over until Robs Daniel & Wallis get back behind the microphone. Originally recorded in December 2017 as part of the Justice League episode, their discussion of William Friedkin's Sorcerer was removed so episode 33 could focus purely on DC's troubled superhero outing. It's being released here because any chance to promote F...

In episode 41 of The Electric Shadows Podcast Robs Daniel & Wallis journey deep into a realms of pop culture and sci-fi when delivering their verdicts on Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One and Alex Garland's Annihilation. In a typically all-encompassing discussion, Rob D explains why he dug the pop-culture geek-gasm of RP1, while Rob W reveals his reservations about Spielberg's latest. Conversely...

Ep 40: Oscars 2018 Review by Movie podcast by Rob Daniel

Episode 39 of The Electric Shadows Podcast is the agony and the ecstasy. The agony comes from Rob Daniel, who talks (at length) about his ongoing recuperation following surgery after a particularly non-heroic "sports injury". The ecstasy comes Rob Wallis, who, being sound of body was able to see Black Panther - aka Contender for the Biggest Film of 2018, aka Contender for the Most Culturally Signi...

In Episode 38 of The Electric Shadows Podcast, Robs Daniel & Wallis provide their take on the 2018 Oscar nominations. They run through what they agree with - hello Get Out, The Shape of Water, Three Billboards, Lady Bird. They umm and ahhh over that particular film they really don't like - we mean, seriously, how can Darkest Hour be up for Best Picture when it is not nominated in Best Director or...

In Episode 37 of The Electric Shadows Podcast, Robs Daniel & Wallis look at one of the best films of the year and a contender for one of the worst. Impressing them is Martin McDonagh's Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. A dramatic, witty and compassionate tale of a mother's anger at the local police for not finding her daughter's killer, it is a powerhouse of adult storytelling, populated...

Robs Daniel & Wallis take a brief look at Star Wars: The Jedi in this pint-sized podcast. Primarily because they wanted to throw their hat into the ring regarding the current fan fury over Rian Johnson's Star Wars movie. We'll do a full review when the Blu-ray comes out in 2018. So, in a SPOILER FILLED discussion the two run through what impresses, what are legitimate complaints and why it doesn't...

Robs Daniel and Wallis do a proper Universe crossover, running through their respective films of the year lists, scoring them and coming up with a definitive Electric Shadows and Of All The Film Sites' Top 10 Films of 2017. It's the only Top 10 you'll need this year. Unless you're booking a hotel or wedding venue, but even then there are some nice locations contained within the movies discussed. F...

For this special Reservoir Dogs 25th Anniversary episode, Robs Daniel & Wallis are joined once more by Ian Bird. Together they dissect Quentin Tarantino's sensational debut, discussing its strengths and controversial use of racial language. The three intrepid podcasters place the movie in the overall picture of Tarantino's career and discuss Tarantino's cinematic legacy. Could there be a case for...

In episode 33 of The Electric Shadows Podcast, Robs Daniel & Wallis take a look at Justice League. And, you know what? They find stuff to like in there! Sure, it's a mess and clearly the work of two different people. But, it's entertaining and works to right the wrongs of Batman v Superman. Rob Wallis comes up with a perfect classroom analogy for the current output from Marvel and DC. They also ge...

In a bumper round-up, Rob Daniel & Rob Wallis take a belated look at Blade Runner 2049, deduce what they think of Murder on the Orient Express and it's hammer time with Thor: Ragnarok. There's even space for a quick review of William Friedkin's Sorcerer and George Clooney's Suburbicon.

Episode 31 of The Electric Shadows Podcast sees Robs Daniel & Wallis rounding up their Top 10 highlights at the 2017 London Film Festival. Lucky, The Shape of Water, Last Flag Flying and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri all feature highly. The two recall the bone-snapping brilliance of Brawl in Cell Block 99. Our intrepid podders also scratch their heads as the critical acclaim that gushe...

The Electric Shadows Podcast reaches its 30th episode! To mark this milestone occasion, Robs Daniel & Wallis run through a frightfully good collection of cinematic horror happenings. Rob Daniel delivers his round-up of FrightFest 2017, which occurred over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Both Robs give their verdict on the big screen adaptation of Stephen King's IT. Plus, their views on clowns in...

In episode 29 of The Electric Shadows Podcast, Robs Daniel & Wallis explain why Atomic Blonde ultimately fails to detonate and why you should check out the monstrously fun Shin Godzilla. Time is also made for Rob Wallis to outline again to Rob Daniel why he really doesn't need to bother seeing Valerian and they both discuss why a gay love scene in the next James Bond would be a good thing.

Episode 28 of The Electric Shadows Podcast is a special edition as Robs Daniel & Wallis dive into the small screen for a Doctor Who discussion. Chiefly about the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor Who, the first time a woman will have played the beloved character. The two Robs give their take on why something this radical had to happen, why it is bizarre this is seen as radical at all,...