The Semi-Professionals

Today we answer one central question: Is doing three 90s James Bond Movies in a row enough to end a podcast, and will we have any listeners left afterwards. Just Kidding! We have a banging episode for you today and even better we test our hosts knowledge on everything Pierce Brosnan at the end of the show in our classic trilogy Quiz. Today we discuss "The World Is Not Enough". Logline: James Bond...

This week we discuss Roger Spottiswoode's 1997 take on a Bond Film in "Tomorrow Never Dies" starring the reason why we find ourselves watching these movies in the first place. Pierce bloody Brosnan himself! And others... Logline: James Bond, an undercover agent, sets out to prevent a media baron, Elliot Carver, from waging a war between China and the United Kingdom after he gets summoned by the Se...

The name is Bond, James Bond!  Today we pick apart apart Pierce Brosnan's first James Bond flick, which was released back in 1995 and directed by Martin Campbell. Logline: Agent 007, along with Natalia Simonav, travels to Russia to locate the satellite nuclear weapon stolen by Alec, a former agent, who Bond believed was dead.

Our second ever animated film review is DreamWorks' 2006 smash hit "Over The Hedge" directed by Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick. Logline: A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating...and learns a lesson about family himself.

This week we take a look at Tony Kaye's 1998 crime drama "American History X" starring Edward Norton and Edward Furlong. Logline: Derek, who has served three years in prison for a hate crime, tries to change the thoughts of his brother, Danny, who is following the same path.

Take a deep breath and join us as we dive into Jimmy Cameron’s latest hi-jinks. We waited 13 years, 3 hours and 12 minutes for this soaking wet epic. Did he make it worth our whale? Logline: Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must figh...

In our second annual Chinese New Year episode we take a close look at the different versions of Jet Li's Fearless, or is it Jet Li is fearless, or is it simply Fearless? Who knows? We don't! Logline: After a terrible tragedy, a martial artist retreats to a remote village to gain a new appreciation for the important things in life, but when he returns to the city to reconcile his past with the pres...

Today we discuss and pick apart Ridley Scott's 2005 historical epic "Kingdom of Heaven". Logline: In the twelfth century, blacksmith Balian travels to Jerusalem, a city seething with religious wars. He transforms into a defending warrior who saves the city and its people.

After a few wacky weeks on the pod we decide to dial it back a bit. Today we are taking a look at the complexity of life, age and love in Andrew Haigh's 45 Years. Logline: The preparation for the 45th wedding anniversary of an elderly couple is disrupted when the husband receives a letter saying that the body of his first love has been found frozen and preserved.

Today we travel in time.  Back to 2004 to be precise and to our first times watching the Butterfly Effect. things will never be the same! Logline: Evan gets severe headaches that cause him to suffer blackouts. While unconscious, he is able to travel back in time and alter the past but this causes drastic changes in his present life.

Ho Ho Ho Meeeerrrrrryyyy Christmas everyone! Last year Nick ruined the holidays by picking Krampus. WHAT A SHIT SHOW THAT WAS! This year we are looking to the top of any christmas movie list to make sure we don't repeat 2021s fiasco. We are watching THE Christmas Classic in Frank Capra's 1946 "It's a Wonderful Life". Logline: When a frustrated businessman, George Bailey, becomes suicidal, an angel...

It's almost Christmas everyone.  Today we sit down and discuss a movie set during Christmas but not necessarily widely considered a "Christmas Movie".  We are talking Paul and Chris Weitz's 2002 adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel "About A Boy". Logline: Will, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to b...

We sit court side to discuss Jeremiah Zagar's 2022 film Hustle.  No, not Hustlers and also not Hustle and Flow... just Hustle. Logline: A basketball scout discovers a phenomenal street ball player while in Spain and sees the prospect as his opportunity to get back into the NBA.

We made it to 50 episodes! Time to celebrate in true Semi-Professional fashion! Sit down with us and watch peak Will Smith in Alex Proyas's 2004 Sci-Fi/Action film I, Robot. Logline: In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity. Live watch begins at 00:12:30 

Today we discuss the third and final Star Wars movie in George Lucas's epic original trilogy. Return of the Jedi (1983) directed by Richard Marquand. Logline: After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor's trap. Stay...

Its a cold day on hoth - as are most days really.  Mattbacca is in the workshop putting the final touches on the millenium falcon.  Luke takes his Tauntaun for a quick spin. Jack Solo thinks Leia really could use a good kiss. Nickbot considers trying on wigs or hats to hide his ever receding hairline.

“This is arguably the most important day in my life” - Luke “Moisture-farmer sounds a bit pervy” - Matt “I once saw Terminator Salvation blackout drunk at the Odeon. First row” - Jack “Crap! that was all wrong - sorry guys I take all of that back” - Nick

This week we open the fridge and take out a packet for thickly sliced Pacino ham. Be sure to tune in BABEEEE

045 - Pan’s Labyrinth - Out Now! This week we sit down and discuss Guillermo Deal Toro’s 2006 dark fantasy “El laberinto del fauno” (Pan’s Labyrinth) Logline: Ofelia moves with her mother to her stepfather's house. At night, a fairy leads her to a faun who informs her that she is a princess and she needs to participate in three tasks to prove her royalty.

For this years special halloween episode we take a close look at Hideo Nakata’s 1998 J-horror film “Ring”. Spread the show to at least one person if you don't want to die a slow and painfull death through your earholes ... jk lol xxx 7 days!

We finally find out where the famous tune come from. Wawawawaaaaa

Podcast hosts don’t do manual labour!

Week Two of classics month has us tangled up in a large scale family feud in far away Japan. 

Week Three of Matrix-chat has us a bit loopey. Stay tuned for the end of trilogy Quiz - can Matt hold his own?

You are the eventuality of an anomaly, which despite my sincerest efforts I have been unable to eliminate from what is otherwise a harmony of mathematical precision. While it remains a burden assiduously avoided, it is not unexpected, and thus not beyond a measure of control. Which has led you, inexorably, here. Ratings for Matrix Reloaded next week.