'You Talkin' to Me?’ Film Podcast

The continuing podcast journey of a boy becoming a young man one iconic movie at a time.  James had never seen Stanley Kubrick’s comic Cold War masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they discuss how Kubrick transformed a serious nuclear-war thriller into one of the greatest comedies ever made, explore Peter Sellers’ remarkable...

The continuing podcast journey of a boy becoming a young man one iconic movie at a time.  James had never seen Alan J. Pakula’s gripping political thriller, All the President’s Men, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they follow the slow-burning investigation of journalists Woodward and Bernstein as they uncover the Watergate scandal and explore how a...

The continuing podcast journey of a boy becoming a young man one iconic movie at a time.  James had never seen Francis Ford Coppola’s paranoid classic The Conversation , so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. Together they discuss Gene Hackman’s brilliantly restrained performance, the film’s masterful use of sound and why this Watergate-era masterpiece of surveillance and...

In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club , Dan and James are joined by regular guest Jim to explore the evolution of the buddy movie. From The Odd Couple and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to 48 Hrs., Lethal Weapon, and modern favourites like Hot Fuzz and 21 Jump Street, we trace how the genre has shifted across decades. Along the way, we discuss mismatched partnerships, Shane Black’s influence on...

James had never seen Alejandro González Iñárritu’s explosive debut Amores Perros , so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they dive into the film’s three-story structure and its raw portrayal of love and violence across Mexico City. They discuss how the stories collide through one devastating car crash and how dogs play a crucial role in each storyline, as...

In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club, Dan and James turn their attention to Coming-of-age movies, a theme that feels especially timely as James prepares to leave home for university… They pick their favourite Coming-of-age movies, from classics like Stand By Me and Say Anything to modern gems like Lady Bird and Y Tu Mamá También, and along the way explore why the genre endures, what makes these fi...

James had never seen Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense classic North by Northwest, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they explore Cary Grant’s iconic performance as the wrong man on the run, the legendary crop-duster scene, and the film’s slick blend of espionage, romance, and suspense. They also consider its influence on modern action thrillers and ask whe...

James is new to Classic Noir movies, so he watched two very different but equally iconic adaptations of Raymond Chandler’s detective stories: First, The Big Sleep (1946) and then The Long Goodbye (1973). In this episode, he and Dan explore the shadowy world of hard-boiled detectives, sharp dialogue, and morally cloudy endings. They discuss Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall’s legendary chemistry an...

James had never seen Sergio Leone’s legendary Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they discuss Clint Eastwood’s iconic gunslinger persona, Eli Wallach’s unforgettable performance as Tuco, and Ennio Morricone’s soaring score. They also explore the film’s sweeping scale, its operatic tension, and the quiet inevitabi...

James and Dan had never seen John Schlesinger’s Oscar-winning classic Midnight Cowboy, so they watched it together and recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they explore Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight’s unforgettable performances, the film’s groundbreaking approach to taboo themes in late 1960s cinema, and its gritty portrayal of loneliness, friendship, and survival in a decaying New York....

In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club, Dan and James are joined by regular guest, Jim, for a deep dive into the world of James Bond. With six official Bond actors over more than 60 years, we each pick our favourite Bond film from each actor’s era, debating what makes these films stand out in the franchise. Along the way, we discuss what makes a great Bond movie, how the series has evolved to reflec...

James had never seen Martin Scorsese’s gritty psychological masterpiece, Taxi Driver, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they dive into Robert De Niro’s iconic performance as Travis Bickle and Jodie Foster’s fearless portrayal of the young and vulnerable Iris. They also discuss the film’s depiction of 1970s New York, and the cultural legacy of the movi...

In this double feature episode, James watches Paul Newman and Robert Redford together on screen for the first time in the classic pairing of ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ and ‘The Sting’.  Two classic movies; two proper movie stars with old-school chemistry – But which film truly defines Redford and Newman's legendary partnership, and which film ultimately leaves the strongest impressi...

James had never seen Akira Kurosawa’s legendary epic, ‘Seven Samurai’, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they explore its groundbreaking cinematography, rich storytelling, and profound impact on cinema and discuss why this 1954 masterpiece still holds up in today’s world of filmmaking and consider whether its influence on Star Wars should have resulte...

In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club, Dan and James are joined by regular guest, Jim, for a breakdown of their favourite movie sequels.  Join us as we consider the directors who made a great sequel to their own movies and the prominent directors who took on a sequel to an already successful film; We unpack legacy sequels; the best Threequels, episode 4s and beyond; and examine the sequels that are...

James had never seen Park Chan Wook’s neo-noir masterpiece ‘Oldboy’, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. As the most challenging film they’ve watched for the podcast, ‘Oldboy’ is as shocking now as it was on its initial release in 2003, but does the extreme nature of the movie’s plot secrets overshadow the overall greatness of Park Chan Wook’s work?  Warning: This episo...

Dan had never seen David Lynch’s surrealist masterpiece ‘Mulholland Drive’, so he watched it with James (who rates it in the top 10 of his favourite movies) and they recorded a podcast about it. It’s a mind-bending trip down the rabbit hole of Hollywood, but as 'Mulholland Drive' serves up a cinematic labyrinth of dreams and reality does Lynch's perplexing narrative keep us guessing...

James had never seen Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece of suspense ‘Rear Window’, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. As an example of pure entertainment cinema, ‘Rear Window’ is simultaneously a lesson in obsession and the dangers of voyeurism. So, whilst we enjoy the thrill of the suspense, how do we feel about becoming as voyeuristic as the film’s hero? Follow us on Twi...

In this episode of Talkin’ Talk Club, we explore the world of Anime movies.  Dan and James share the same birthday: Dan, who recently turned 50, has only ever seen 2 Anime movies in his life. James, who recently turned 17, has been watching and enjoying Anime for years.  James set Dan a challenge: He created a list of 10 Anime moves that represent some of the best available and set Dan the task of...

James was unaware of Charles Laughton’s masterpiece ‘The Night of the Hunter’, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. As the only feature to be directed by Laughton, ‘The Night of the Hunter’ is a unique one-off experience that has become one of the most influential movies of all time, but is this mix of noir, horror and gothic fairy-tale still effective and is Robert Mitc...

James had never seen Bruce Robinson’s ‘Withnail & I’, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. As the first feature for its two lead actors and its director, ‘Withnail & I’ has become one of the most quotable and rewatchable movies of all time, but are the careers of all those involved still defined by this seminal cult classic?  In this episode we quote directly fro...

In this episode of Talkin’ Talk Club, Dan, James and Jim sink their teeth into their favourite Vampire movies.  Why are we drawn to vampire movies above other creature features; Are modern vampires always the coolest characters in the movie; and is Keanu Reeves' performance in Bram Stoker’s Dracula actually pretty good?  Talkin’ Film Club is a companion piece to the ‘You Talkin’ to Me?’ Film...

James had never seen Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Magnolia’, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it.  A pivotal film in Anderson’s early career, ‘Magnolia’ has an ensemble cast to die for and a fantastic script, but does the movie’s ambition ultimately derail it and why is everybody singing?  Follow us on Twitter @talkinfilm, view our posts on TikTok @talkin_film, find and like...

In 1973 ‘Don’t Look Now’ and ‘The Wicker Man’ were released in the UK as a double feature, with the cult classic ‘The Wicker Man’ as the supporting picture to the main release of Nicolas Roeg’s ‘Don’t Look Now’. James (who’s 16) had never seen either of these horror classics before, so we watched them back-to-back (with a 15-minute intermission) and recorded a podcast about the experience.  Why ar...

Dan, James and Jim are obsessed with keeping top ten lists of their favourite films. In this episode of Takin’ Film Club they discuss the dilemma of choosing one great movie over another and also consider the best films of the 21st Century so far. Which of these movies will still be remembered in 100 years? Talkin’ Film Club is a companion piece to the ‘You Talkin; to Me?’ Film Podcast.  Follow us...