The Movie Men

GO BACK TO THE SHADOWS! As Gandalf once said. Or, alternatively, emerge from them like the beautiful vampire butterfly you are as this week The Movie Men are sinking their teeth into Taka Waititi’s 2014 rockumentary What We Do In The Shadows. It’s funny. So listen.Mark also updates us on his unrequited love for Gael Garcia Bernal, there’s some dynamite chat on coastal erosion and we take a look at the murky world of Norwegian black metal. Of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a triumvirate steering the ship this week as Oly, Callum & Jonny splice and dice all things nice with a forensic* examination of Ryan Gosling & Russell Crowe in 2016 Neo-noir The Nice Guys.We pay tribute to top scorer Ennio Morricone, question whether Jason Voorhies has adequate PPE and do our best to STOP GETTING BOND WRONG! Also, Oly gargles on something that may or may not be balls.*Disclaimer - actual examination may be considerably less than forensic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh yes, we're still doing this shiz and this week an extra special joy for you all - 2002's ode to the greatness of Madchester and Factory Records, 24 Hour Party People.Note - There's a couple of moments of very, very strong language (all quoted direct from the film) so you have been warned.We also twist our melons round Michael Keaton's mooted return to the batsuit, what not to watch on a plane and why sex scenes are always perfectly timed for when your parents walk in. Step in and step on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better late than never, The Movie Men are back to take a look at the darkest of the dark - Denis Villeneuve's thriller Prisoners (2013). Some heavyweight chops from Jake Gyllenhaal & Hugh Jackman help to lighten some of the depression but listener beware, this one ain't for the faint of heart.We also talk potential Alien reboots, James Bond's kids and, if you stick around to the end, you can find out how Oly & Callum like to spend their weekends... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So…we were meant to review Lucky Number Slevin this week but the problem with making a list at the start of lockdown is that things change after 10 weeks and it’s no longer free on Netflix. So, we had to adjust quickly like the men of action we are and instead we bring you 21 JUMP STREET! Oh, yeah!Also, Mark reads us his one-man play (literally all of it), Harry has the makings of a terrible zoo and Oly wants to be a crow. Happy listenings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners you are in for a treat because this week it's the turn of one of the greatest films of the last 30 years to get The Movie Men treatment - neo-noir crime classic L.A. Confidential.If that isn't enough to get you salivating and your ears twitching, Oly takes us through the twisting, turning passges of his subconscious in Oly's Challenge, Mark trains for the Tour de Yorkshire and we ponder whether rap battles could help address the Oscars' diversity issues.Podcasting purity, podcasting on point, podcasting perfection...is not what you'll find here. Could still be fun though... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Movie Men get the ol' flux capacitor out for a trip back almost half a century, and a reappraisal of Martin Scorsese's 1973 classic Mean Streets.We consider whether Thanos or Dr Heiter would be less suitable to organise a wedding, Oly goes full Boris Johnson and there's huge controversy caused entirely by Harry's lazy hand raising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apologies for the delay and the sound issues folks - due to some technical difficulties The Movie Men are coming at you a couple days later, but it’ll be worth it when you get your ears stuck into 35 minutes of classic podding. We’ll get it sorted for next time!It’s 1995 cult classic Clueless under scrutiny this week, as the boys delve into a world they’re all experts in - high school fashion…There’s also Harry keeping us all…er…entertained? with an anecdote about a lovely bridge - sorry, I mean an IKEA bed, Andy Serkis trying to keep himself in the news agenda and breaking taboos with Jez & Nancy. Ugh…as if! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My God are we only on episode 6???Well, at least we can console ourselves that we picked Horrible Bosses right? RIGHT??? Sorry listeners, the isolation fever has finally kicked in for some of us but never fear, we still managed to make it through another week's podding just for you!As ever, we answer the big questions like: who would be better fronting a government campaign, Aragorn or Leatherface? And why are people always surprised to see Daniel Radcliffe acting? He's an actor! While Oly surpasses himself with a challenge both of our time and for the ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week The Movie Men delve into the whacky world of Satanism, with a look at 2019 Netflix documentary Hail, Satan?The return of James Pugh to the pod has us debating film's greatest grapplers, a fine dose of they-don't-make-em-like-they-used-to from Jonny and Oly cooking up a dish best served with a heavy dose of telepathy.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Statistics and handsome men - if that sounds like your idea of a hella good time then come and enjoy the latest offerings from The Movie Men.This week, we continue with our 25 films to watch FREE on Netflix and Amazon Prime in isolation, with 2011's Moneyball, featuring plenty of big questions such as can you play baseball if your girlfriend's a 6 out of 10? Who's more of a shithouse, Mark or Jeremy Giambi? And will Oly ever make it to first base?Elsewhere, Harry spends the news section just reading out a list of actors' names and the guys ponder the practicalities of making a papier mache head from toilet paper. Yes, it's finally come to this.Socials and tha'iTunes: tinyurl.com/iTunesTMMInstagram: instagram.com/themoviemenshow/Twitter: twitter.com/themoviemenshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, 2012's Mud starring Matthew McConaughey gets The Movie Men treatment, as the 3rd instalment of our 25 films to watch FREE on Netflix & Prime.We ask what films could do with a severe haircut, Harry introduces us to an upcoming epic called Bloodshot (yes, really) and we reveal what puts the fear into Matthew McConaughey. Enjoy!iTunes: tinyurl.com/iTunesTMMInstagram: instagram.com/themoviemenshow/Twitter: twitter.com/themoviemenshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a new series of Top 5 mini-pods, Jonny gives his Top 5 films about people stuck in isolation. As if you needed any more of that... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Movie Men are back with another film to watch totally free online during our current lockdown.This time we're looking at Hong Kong-based thriller (and inspiration for Oscar-winning The Departed) Infernal Affairs, available to watch free on Netflix.We also discuss the best options to play Joe Exotic in a biopic of the crazy dude's life. What more could you want?Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up to date with our upcoming recommendations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first in a new series where we help you through the current lockdown by recommending our favourite films free to view on Netflix and Amazon Prime. First up is Tony Scott's 2004 violence-fest Man on Fire, starring Denzel Washington. We also ask which fictional world leader would help us through this current crisis. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up to date with our upcoming recommendations! https://twitter.com/themoviemenshow https://www.facebook.com/themoviemenshow/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while dear listeners, so to make up for our tardiness we bring you not one, but THREE reviews this week! OK, so they're mostly out of date but hell, this shizzle's free so we're happy to offer refunds to anyone who's unhappy. Bam! Isle of Dogs. Bam! Avengers: Infinity War. Bam! A Quiet Place. No need to thank us, it's all in a month's work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better late than never, The Movie Men are back with a bang! This time we're trying to make head and/or tail of Alex Garland's latest Netflix-based offering, Annihilation. We also shred Al Pacino's legacy, wonder how Madonna is still being allowed to make films and go full geek with the world of film scientists. Venture forth if you dare... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the turn of Greta Gerwig's coming of age film Lady Bird to be dissected in The Movie Men's lab this week, before the fellas turn their attention to all things insectual. James reveals the inner fears of all Man City fans and we ask: how many Skarsgards is too many Skarsgards? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back once again with some ill behaviour are The Movie Men. And when we say 'ill' we mean downright offensive, to allergy sufferers, George Michael fans and pretty much anyone with any decency. This week it's the turn of Black Panther to be dissected like a frog in an American high school, without James present to defend the honour of Marvel. Could it be a bloodbath? You'll have to listen to find out. Oh, Derek Acora may also try to sell you a timeshare. Christ, this was a crazy week... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aardman Animations are back with Early Man and so our own group of cave-dwelling simpletons cast a discerning eye over their latest offering. There's also news of a terror sequel coming from the deep, some very questionable impressions and James using his triumphant return to offend Christians the world over. Just another week for The Movie Men! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.