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Hello, and welcome to Movie The Needle, a podcast where two complete amateurs haphazardly dissect a film that one of us likes, and one...well, not so much.
Join us (Simon and Carl) as we explain our opposing viewpoints and seeing whether we can mov(i)e the needle for one another.
Join us (Simon and Carl) as we explain our opposing viewpoints and seeing whether we can mov(i)e the needle for one another.
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This week, we're back in Carl's happy place with the big TC as he partners up with Cameron Diaz in James Mangold's 2010 globetrotting action adventure comedy which sees a woman get mixed up with a disgraced spy trying to clear his name - Megawatt smiles and roof running ensues - it's Knight and Day!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and for our game this week it's a return of a favourite as Carl has to complete the gold run in Tom Cruise Blockbusters.(00:00:00) Theme song and welcome(00:02:00) Chit Chat(00:06:30) Unveil the Ale!(00:08:28) First impressions of Knight & Day(00:12:10) The Production - Mangold, Stunts and a terrible title(00:38:52) The Plot - McGuffin, a waste of Dano(00:57:20) The Game - Tom Cruise Blockbusters(01:01:30) The Cast - Shirtless TC, Cameron D, Father Ted(01:11:14) Recasting(01:18:25) Any Changes?(01:22:47) This is why you're wrong(01:27:50) Next Time and GoodbyeYou can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Or email us and let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week we have not one but two Christmas Classics to get you into a festive fervour. Next up is the magical Muppets, teaming up with Michael Caine to produce one of THE definitive Christmas movies.We think it's a classic, but from two very different angles...do you agree?We deep dive into production, plot and cast as well as detouring into another silly game to test Carl's Christmas knowledge, and Simon's humming skills.You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Or email us and let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week we have not one but two Christmas Classics to get you into a festive fervour. First up it's a Christmas sequel and one we think deserves the title of classic, even if it does expose us to Donald Trump - It's HOME ALONE 2 - Lost in New York.We both love it, but does it top the original?We deep dive into production, plot and cast as well as detouring into another silly game to test Carl's Christmas knowledge, with Home a Lower or Higher.You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Or email us and let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, we kick off December with a 2011 Christmas movie, which see's Santa's clumsy son set out on a mission with his grandfather to right a wrong and ensure a young girlgets her present on time - supersonic sleighs and rheumatoid ridden reindeer ensue - it's Arthur Christmas!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and for our game this week Carl has to identify the Christmas movies from only half the information.Chapters:(00:00:00) Welcome and chit chat(00:09:20) Unveil the Christmas Ale and glasses!(00:11:18) Introduction to the film and SFPS(00:16:10) Production - What does an animation director do?(00:33:55) The Game - Arfa Christmas(00:46:35) Carl's rant on alternative Christmas movies(00:50:30) The Plot - Carl likes Christmas...don't you know?(01:04:30) The Cast - Hit and miss?(01:11:54) Recasting(01:18:25) Any changes?(01:23:25) This is why you're wrong and any new Christmas films?(01:29:27) Wrap up and goodbye!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Or email us and let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week it's back to the 80's, then back to the 50's then back again to the 80's as we join Marty McFly and Doc Brown on their exploration of horny mums and GREAT SCOTTs...It' Back to the Future! (00:00:00) Welcome and chit chat(00:13:15) Inter-podcast beef!(00:18:58) Unveil the ale (part 1)(00:19:47) Introduce the film on the SFPS(00:22:20) Production - love for 80's America and more!(00:49:13) The Game - GREAT SCOTT!(00:58:00) The plot - simple...too simple?(01:13:45) The cast - Michael J Fox love in(01:22:12) Recasting - how to recast iconic characters?(01:31:00) Unveil the Ale (part 2)(01:31:40) Any changes? (01:34:15) Is it a classic?(01:34:40) Close out / Stupid goodbyeYou can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Or email us and let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week Carl and Simon hit the road...to Perdition! We finally get to Sir Sam Mendes' 2002 period gangster drama which sees a mob enforcer's son in 1930'sIllinois witness a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge . Rain soaked hats and blood soaked overcoats ensue!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and for our game this week Carl has to guess the pretentious movie from the pretentious clues!Chapters:(00:00:00) Welcome and chit chat(00:07:58) Unveil the ale!(00:09:11) Rating RTP on the SFPS(00:11:50) The Production - voiceovers!(00:34:12) The Game - Road to Pretention(00:43:21) The Plot - Is it deep?(01:15:28) The Cast - Sausage fest(01:30:26) Recasting - Thomas J Hanks alternatives and more(01:39:52) Any Changes? De-heistifying and muting voiceovers(01:44:20) This is why you're wrong - Closing arguments and verdict(01:50:05) Wrap-up and rude yawningYou can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Or email us and let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, we look back on the episodes released in the last month (Scream, Joker and Jaws) and discuss anything we missed, some listener feedback and discuss some data. Scary masks, clowns, sharks and opinions ensue - it's the Movie The Needle OCTOBER 2025 Retro!We do a top 3 scary movies list, induct more movies into the Movie The Needle Classics Collection and open up our Director's Hall of Fame. Let us know your submissions!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTN00:00:00 Welcome (and Carl has his mic the wrong way round)00:11:20 What we've watched this month00:30:18 Unveil the Ale!00:31:10 General apologies00:34:13 Scream Retro - Scary Movie comparison and peanut smuggling00:50:55 Joker Retro - A look back at our Mashflix and Chill episode01:01:11 The game - Blind Ranking Northern Irish Horror 01:06:59 Jaws Retro - A look back on our classic01:17:50 Jaws recasting mop-up01:19:30 Top 3 Scary Movies01:25:19 Ranking on screen beers01:28:25 Movie The Needle Classics Collection01:36:25 Director Hall of Fame01:45:50 Wrap-up Follow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Or email us and let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
Our third Movie the Needle Classics Collection episode and confusingly our 6th Date Night episode, where Carl and Simon haphazardly dissect one of the movies that we have previously inducted into our MTN Classics Collection which they also happen to have seen together at a local movie theatre.This week, it's a dip back into Spielberg's sack to explore the 1975's monster horror which sees a massive killer shark unleash chaos on a beach community off Long Island, andit's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Chumming and dur durring ensues…It's Jaws!We deep dive into all things production, plot and (voice) cast.There's also the obligatory game and terrible theme song seamlessly recycled from a previous episode...it's not laziness, it's efficiency!00:00:00 Welcome00:12:59 Unveil The Ale00:14:40 Introduction to Jaws - What we think00:18:09 Production00:36:49 The Game - Spielberg Blockbusters part deux00:42:00 The Plot00:56:35 The Cast 01:05:55 Any changes?01:09:52 Wrap-up and your mumYou can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
Carl and Simon dip their toe in the water of horror, as we ramp up towards the Halloween time of year as we tackle the 1996 movie Scream. One of them likes it, one of them doesn't - listen to see where they end up!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and for our game this week Carl has to guess the movie Scream (and Shout) from a clip.Chapters:(00:00:00) Welcome(00:00:59) Orca shaving and other chit chat(00:06:17) Unveil the ale!(00:07:00) Scream on the Simple 5 point scale(00:11:43) The Plot - Not scary just silly?(00:33:38) Production - 90s Americana aesthetic(00:50:21) The Game - ID the Scream (and Shout)(00:56:22) The Cast - Old teens, Neve, Arquettes(01:07:35) Recasting - Teenagers playing teenagers(01:10:52) Any Changes? - Improving the ending/pacing(01:13:26) This is why you're wrong - Closing arguments(01:17:17) Wrap-up and next week episode revealYou can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, we look back on the episodes released in the last month (The Sting, The Nice Guys And Toy Story) and discuss anything we missed, some listener feedback and discuss some data. We also find the time to appreciate the legend that is Robert Redford. Ploys, boys and toys ensue - it's the Movie The Needle AUGUST 2025 Retro!As well as our top 3 Redford movies we do a top 3 buddy movies list, and induct more movies into the Movie The Needle Classics Collection. Let us know your submissions!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOr email us and let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
Our second classic episode sees us delving deep into the toy chest and having some fun with our favourite (and first!) computer generated animation - TOY STORY!We deep dive into all things production, plot and (voice) cast.There's also the obligatory game and terrible theme song named after finding Woody in your bed when you wake up!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on Bluesky (@mtnmoviepod.bsky.social)Follow us on Facebook (mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Instagram (@mtnmoviepod)Follow us on Twitter (@mtnmoviepod)Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@movietheneedle)Let us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, it's our fourth monthly retrospective episode, where we look back on the episodes released in the last month (Life of Pi, Shoot 'Em Up and Jurassic Park) and discuss anything we missed, some listener feedback and discuss some data. Cats, guns and dinos ensue - it's the Movie The Needle AUGUST 2025 Retro!Plus we reveal our top 3 Spielberg movies and induct more movies into the Movie The Needle Classics Collection. Let us know your submissions!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLet us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, it's finally Ang Lee's 2012 spiritual survival adventure which sees a young man survive a disaster at sea only to be stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific with only a Bengal tiger for company - Cannibalistic islands and angry Frenchmen ensue - It's LIFE OF PI!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and for our game this week we play Strife of Pi, linked to Pi to 5 decimal places....because maths is fun! You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLet us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, it's our third monthly retrospective episode, where we look back on the episodes released in the last month (Baby Driver, F1 and Sideways) and discuss anything we missed, some listener feedback and discuss some data. Cars, wine and yet more cars ensue - it's the Movie The Needle JULY 2025 Retro!Plus we reveal our top 3 Jamie Foxx movies and induct more movies into the Movie The Needle Classics Collection. Let us know your submissions!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLet us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, it's Alexander Payne's 2004 dark buddy comedy which sees two middle age men embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle. Lots of wine BUT DEFINITELY NOT FUCKING MERLOT ensue - It’s Sideways!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and for our game this week we test AI's capabilities to make a charades style game relating to the them of Noir Movies....with SOME success! You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLet us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, it's Edgar Wrights 2017 action crime caper which sees Ansel Elgort as a young getaway driver who must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love, and freedom. ipods and tyre screeching ensue - it's Baby Driver!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and for our game this week we have fun with the often used trope of "one last job"!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLet us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
A quick intro to season 4 of the Movie The Needle podcast…coming soon!
This week, it's our second monthly retrospective episode, where we look back on the episodes released in the last month (Moulin Rouge, The Big Short and Casablanca) and discuss anything we missed, some listener feedback and discuss some data. Repetition, Lingering thoughts and repetition ensue - it's the Movie The Needle June 2025 Retro! We revisit our initial thoughts from the episode to see if anything has changed, open up the mailbag for listener feedback and thoughts, as well as covering some data.Plus we reveal our top 3 Steve Carrell movies and induct more movies into the Movie The Needle Classics Collection. Let us know your submissions!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLet us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
That's the end of season 3!To close things out we are pitting the 16 movies we have covered in this season against each other in a tournament to find out the overall winner, that will proceed to the champion of champions tournament where it will face the winners from seasons 1, 2 and 4!We've ranked all the movies based on their cast, production and plot and let them battle it out.LET THE GAMES BEGIN!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLet us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
This week, it's a quote-tastic, black and white classic from 1942 which sees Humphrey Bogart play a cynical, expatriate, American bar owner who struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco. Fezzes and human trafficking ensue...it's CASABLANCA!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and for our game this week it all goes horribly, horribly wrong!You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for CarlMTN and SiMTNFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on FacebookFollow us InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelLet us know what you think: hello@mtnpod.com
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