The Best Bits

Will and Kevin dive into the hilarious world of buddy comedies to explore how dynamic duos bring humour, heart, and hijinks to the big screen. From unlikely partnerships to unforgettable chemistry, they break down what makes some iconic pairings so timeless and entertaining. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buddy pod duo Will and Kevin watch buddy cop duo Riggs and Murtagh in their first outing in the action classic Lethal Weapon, released in 1987. It was directed by Richard Donner, written by Shane Black, and starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin explore the intricate world of flashbacks to discuss how these non-linear narrative techniques shape stories. From fragmented timelines to pivotal reveals, they explore how jumping between past and present redefines. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Will and Kevin for this Patreon-picked commentary on the cult classic Starship Troopers, Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 sci-fi epic starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris. Would you like to know more? Then hit play, you apes. You wanna live forever? Because they're going in, and they're going in full-throttle. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into the shadowy world of anti-heroes and flawed protagonists to chat about the moral ambiguities that make them so compelling. From the renegades to the vigilantes who blur the line between heroism and villainy, and redefine the concept of the good guy. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Delving into the fresh takes on old movies and the reheated leftovers of unsatisfying second passes at cinematic classics, Will and Kevin explore the best remakes in an episode suggested by listener Mark. If you would like to suggest a topic for the show, email at bestbitspodcast.com/contactFor a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From memorable conversations to subtle storytelling cues, be they prank calls, missed calls, three-way calls, tapped calls or threatening calls, Will and Kevin dial into the memorable phone call scenes that ring true, from "Scream" to "The Matrix." What hooks viewers, and what drives the plots with intense dialogue, dramatic pauses, and powerful performances? For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin got together in Cork to record a Mini Bits in the park, during which they discussed Hit Man, Brats, The Legend of Korra, South Park: The End of Obesity and Scavengers Reign, among other things.This paywalled episode is available for all in honour of The Best Bits' friend and patron, John O'Callaghan, who passed away on Sunday. Please enjoy it on behalf of John. He was one of the good ones, and Will, Kevin and The Best Bits Discord community will miss him terribly. Will and Kevin have donated all of June's Patreon support to Cancer Care West in John's name.RIP to him.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into the world of opening title credit sequences, exploring how filmmakers use these moments to draw viewers in and set the tone for the film. They discuss various techniques, from memorable designs to subtle storytelling cues, and how these elements can enhance a movie's overall impact.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Screenwriters Will Collins and Kevin Lehane explore the art of exposition—how filmmakers convey crucial background information and context to the audience. From seamless integrations and clever storytelling techniques to the dreaded info dumps, they discuss how exposition can make or break a film. ~ Written by ChatGPT-4 For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin discuss a scene theme chosen by their patrons—the watercooler cappers and ambiguous endings which linger long after the credits have rolled. From cliffhangers and ironic conclusions to open-ended resolutions, whether wonderful or bewildering. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into a topic suggested by their Patrons for their sixtieth episode. Whether it's good cop/bad cop routines, grandstanding face-offs, or the unexpected mind games of characters negotiating with the truth, it's the Best Interrogation Scene! For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will Collins and Kevin Lehane, writers of Irish films like Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers and Grabbers, discuss their favourite Irish films ahead of this St Patrick's Day. This episode was suggested by listener Micháel. If you would like to recommend a future episode, email the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact with your suggestion. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it through your recommendation. If you would like to hear over 100 bonus shows, you can do so and also help support the show through Patreon by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast or by subscribing to the exclusive content on RedCircle. Happy St Patrick's Day, and thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For this episode, Will and Kevin dove deep into a scene topic suggested by listener Jules: Best Underwater Scene! If you would like to recommend a scene theme, you can do so at www.bestbitspodcast/contact A complete list of films discussed on this episode can be found on The Best Bits Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It may take a village to make a film, but sometimes it can be a one-man show on screen, and for this episode, Will and Kevin share their favourite films that feature (for the most part) just one character. Whether the hero is stranded on a desert island, lost in space, or buried alive... For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin delve into the films that tackle the rites of passage of teenagers and young adults as they bump heads and sometimes uglies with mentors and MILFs. From Rebel Without a Cause on... For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin list their ten favourite new films of 2023. You can view a video version of this episode on their Patreon. For a list of Will's Best Picks of 2023 and Kevin's Best Picks of 2023, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review on your podcast app of choice. It helps the show grow and helps others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From spy flicks to quests, heists and whodunits, Will and Kevin dig into the films whose plots run on MacGuffins — in a topic chosen by Patrons. Whether a plot device or narrative decoy, MacGuffins can be found in everything from The Maltese Falcon to A New Hope. So, what is a MacGuffin? How does it work? And who are the filmmakers who have deployed it, toyed with it, and even Artoo'd it? For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 80 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin list their favourite films that constitute guilty pleasures, the films that others dismiss but they unabashedly love. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into the scenes of characters keeping a secret and carrying off a persona, whether masquerading in disguise or cavorting out in the open as they go undercover. For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it. You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy