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Russell does a shift with Perrin and Gad. We talk latest films 'A Real Pain' and The Six Triple Eight', along with thoughts on the new season of Squid Game. But some special time is given to talk about David Lynch and the films he gave the world. Hey did you guys see… The passing of David Lynch The worst director ever is making The Dark Knight Osgood Perkins new film, The Monkey OK Go makes anothe...

Russell does a shift with Graeme. We talk music biopics 'A Complete Unknown', 'Better Man', and Avicii doc 'I'm Tim', along with other Netflix limited series you should be watching. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for James Gunn’s Superman Popeye and Tintin are now in the public domain Paul Rudd killed a Unicorn There’s a new season of Black Mirror on the way We finally know what Chris Nolan’s n...

Russ is joined by Graeme, Cole and Perrin for a special episode where we list our favourite film and tv shows from 2024. SPOILER WARNINGS FOR LITERALLY ALL OF THESE!! The Boy and the Heron | Netflix Red Rooms | Apple TV Shōgun | Disney+ Challengers | Prime Video Rebel Ridge | Netflix ‎The Order | Letterboxd Bluey | Disney+ Blink Twice | Apple TV ‎Wicked | Letterboxd Twisters | Apple TV Fallout | P...

This week's guest is director, writer & theatre performer Brett de Groot. Starring as Mickey in Disney's The Magic Box, we wanted to catch up with him on the experience, as well as what films and TV he is enjoying at the moment. Russell and Perrin then talk Christmas movies, and P Dog gives his list of the top 5 hidden gems to watch this festive season. Disney The Magic Box Musical in Johannes...

Russell does a shift with Graeme, but the two were joined by a pop in from fellow movie lover and critic Vashist (@personalmovielist on instagram). Hey did you guys see… The trailer for 28 Years Later And they shot it on an iPhone Coldplay’s video with Dick Van Dyke Alex Garland’s new film Warfare Austin Butler is an American Psycho Aardman is teaming up with Pokémon Disney’s (sort of) Inside Out...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. we talk the latest Zemeckis offering 'Here', along with new Star Wars show 'The Skeleton Crew', and lots more! Hey did you guys see… The live-action Snow White trailer Severance season 2 is out in January The Invincible season 3 trailer Thunderbolts * Kneecap screening at The Bioscope and winning 7 British Independent Film Awards What we’ve been watching H...

This week's guests are Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour. They are Cape Town - based animation directors that recently won an International Emmy for their short film 'Tabby McTat'. We go through their process of making the film, and the film's they have recently enjoyed watching. Tabby McTat | ShowMax SA animation directors celebrate an Emmy for Tabby McTat Recommended movies & series Past Lives...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We talk the magical Wicked, the bold body horror 'The Substance', the latest Christmas movie everyone is talking about, and lots more! Hey did you guys see… Scorsese and Spielberg are making a Cape Fear series for Apple Editor's note: The real best version of Cape Fear The first look at Del Toro’s Frankenstein The trailer for the live-action How to Train...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We go through the latest entertainment news, as well as the films and TV shows we have been watching this past week. Hey did you guy’s see… Bob Iger is leaving Disney … Again George Lucas is Disney’s largest shareholder The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a thing WB sells a-bunch-a-Batmobiles Disney’s new Beatles documentary Reassessing Yoko Ono Conan O’...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin! We talk about the films and series we have been watching this past week. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning !!!! There’s going to be a Game of Thrones movie Kneecap is coming to SA Theatres More Alien and Predator movies are on the way Wicked toy packaging whoopsie Mickey 17 is delayed again … but that’s good...

This week's guest is LA-based manager/producer Steven Adams. We talk through his interesting career and the films he's loved across his life. We also won some awards!!! The South African Podcast Awards 2024 Films & Series Spoken About ‎Enter the Void | Letterboxd Citizen Kane | Apple TV ‎The Learning Tree | Letterboxd ‎Malcolm X | Letterboxd The Matrix | Prime Video Martha | Netflix ZEF - The...

Russell does an extra long shift with Graeme and Perrin this week, because next week we are taking a break! We talk the latest in film, TV, and gaming. This halloween we have included our pick of the top 5 hidden halloween gems you can stream right now. Hey did you guys see… … The trailer for Dune of Thrones … Chris Nolan’s next movie is vampire horror?! … Or is it a spy thriller? … Blade gets pul...

Russell does a shift with Gad and Graeme. We talk through the movies and series we have been watching this past week. THE HORRORFEST FILM FESTIVAL Hey did you guys see… … we were nominated for four SA Podcast awards! … the trailer for Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey … more info on the Kendrick Lamar, Matt Stone & Trey Parker movie … Superman’s dog? … A24’s The Legend of Ochi … the trailer for the n...

This week's guest is Tom Revington, who is not only an incredible cinematographer, but also a dear friend. We catch up after some time apart to talk about his career, and the films he's loved across his life. This is the first in a series of guest chats focusing on the interesting, or perhaps lesser spoken about careers one could have in the film industry. Hear their advice, lessons learned, and h...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk the latest Joker sequel, Marvel's Agatha All Along, The Penguin series, and lots more! Hey did you guys see… … The Boy and the Heron is now on Netflix … The Ayrton Senna Netflix series … The original title of Blink Twice … The trailer for the new John Willaims documentary … When Stephen Colbert (not John Stewart) interviewed Spielberg & Willia...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk everything from the easy to binge rom-com show 'Nobody Wants This', to violent and dark shows like 'Monsters' and 'Twilight Of The Gods'. From WW2 biopics like 'Lee' to 2024 prevalent films like 'Will and Harper'. Hey did you guys see… 'Cat Person' is now on ShowMax The trailer for 'Sinners' 'Megalopolis' opening weekend was a flop The Trailer for...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk everything from A.I generated films, to clones of Robert Pattison. From ruthless Korean cooking shows to secret Mormon swinging parties! Hey did you guys see… 'Shrinking' Season 2 has been announced The Mickey 17 Trailer? Lionsgate Inks AI Deal With Runway The Zapiro cartoon referencing Beetlejuice? John Cena To Star In a 'Matchbox' Movie They'r...

Jonathan Shapiro aka Zapiro pops in to rent something this week at The Video Store. Considered the most respected and celebrated cartoonists in South Africa, his work covering the legacy of Jacob Zuma is currently the subject of the new documentary 'The Showerhead'. We talk about the film, all other aspects of his career, and the films he's loved across his life. Zapiro | Zapiro.com Zapiro | Insta...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk Dreamwork's latest 'The Wild Robot' which hits cinemas this coming Friday, Apple TV+'s latest crime comedy 'Bad Monkey'. and lots more! Hey did you guys see… Kendrick Lamar, 'South Park' Creators Comedy | Variety A Minecraft Movie - Teaser Trailer | YouTube Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Official Trailer | YouTube Arcane: Season 2 - Official Trailer | You...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the world of Beetlejuice, the binge-worthy The Perfect Couple on Netflix, the political doccie The Showerhead, and lots lots more! The Universe on Stage: HIDDEN GIANTS ( webtickets.co.za ) Hey did you guys see… 'Better Man' Review: Robbie Williams Is a CGI Monkey | IndieWire Pharrell Williams, Michel Gondry's 'Atlantis' Lands May 2025 Release |...

Russell does a shift with Marigold and Cole. We talk the new Netflix show KAOS, Marigold has some scary show's she's been watching, and we get into a fair bit of LOTR stuff as a result of new episodes of Rings of Power releasing and the The War of The Rohirrim film on its way! Hey did you guys see… Steve Umculo - We're Alright (feat. Soweto Gospel Choir) | YouTube Kinds of Kindness | Disney+ FROM...

This week's guest is 5fm presenter and creator Nick Hamman. After being one of our first ever guests on the show, its delightful to have him return for another visit. He returns some films, we talk about his career, and talk about the films he's loved across his life! Nick Hamman | Instagram Recommended Films/Series Watch A Man Called Otto | Netflix ‎Almost Heroes | Letterboxd Mystery Men | Apple...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk great shows to rewatch, new cult classics & having a good cry to The Colour Purple. Blink Twice | The Bioscope Hey did you guys hear… Ted Lasso' Season 4 Deal Near: Options Picked Up For Key Cast | Deadline Oasis reunion: Liam and Noel Gallagher tease return of legendary band | BBC Megalopolis Trailer: Fake Quotes Controversy Shows Broken Syste...

Russell does.a shift with Graeme and Perrin. After our special Alien episode, it was important to now chat about our thoughts on the new Alien: Romulus. We are also real pumped about Blink Twice, and can't wait to spread the good word about this debut gem from Zoe Kravitz. The Universe on Stage: HIDDEN GIANTS | Joburg Theatre Hey did you guys see… Dominic Sessa To Play Anthony Bourdain In New Biop...

With 'Alien: Romulus' on its way to cinemas this weekend, we proudly present this special deep dive into the world of the Alien franchise. When left alone, Cole and Graeme get the chance to geek out hard! We want to do more of these when films like this come out! So let us know what you think of this special eppi. Social Media Links Official Site Facebook Instagram Threads Twitter Youtube Have a f...