Aussie and the Scotsman talk movies

After 10 months and 127 shows we have made it to the end of season 2. And we have uploaded our first video of the podcast - on You Tube now -  End of Season 2 It has been a roller coaster of a year. We've had hits and misses both in the movie's we have reviewed and in the conversations and robust discussions we have had between ourselves. It's not always been easy but for 125 shows it has been a lot of fun. Thanks to you the listeners for listening - for the feedback and comments. As the Aussie always tells us " he needs the engagement, the praise, the love and the recognition". It fuels him The Scotsman says " he has learnt to be more tolerant" which reduces the Aussie into a fit of giggles and ultimately tears.   Thanks to our guests this year: Simon  - Heat / Apocolypse Now and Network Pia Miranda - our interview and review of Goodfellas Cassie  - Labyrinth Saul - Invictus and Chariots of Fire Marty Benson - Masterchef producer. Interview and review of Inglorious Basterds Ben King - on-set photographer. Interview and review of Joker The Scotsman's son, Max - A Bronx Tale The Doc - The Intouchables, Strangers on a Train, James Bond Theme Tune Quiz, Jim Meskimmen - Interview with the actor, comedian and master impressionist  The Aussie's son , Charlie - Superman (2025) Elise Hurst. Author and playwright. Interview and Sound of Music discussion Pip Mushin - actor and director. Interview  Mack Lindon - Interview Tim and Leigh from Popcorn Podcast  - Interview We discuss our favourite podcasts, the ones to listen to, the movies to watch over the break and the new ideas for Season 3. It's been a journey - and we have loved it.  Talk to you again Feb 7th 2026 for Season 3. Happy Holidays Rohan (the Aussie) and Rob (the Scotsman)

This week we are talking about the 1979 American psychological epic war film Apocalypse Now produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The screenplay is loosely inspired by the 1899 novella Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, with the setting changed from late 19th-century Congo to the Vietnam War. The film follows a river journey from South Vietnam into Cambodia undertaken by Captain Willard (Martin Sheen), who is on a secret mission to assassinate Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a renegade Special Forces officer who is accused of murder and presumed insane. The ensemble cast also features Robert Duvall, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Sam Bottoms, Laurence Fishburne, Dennis Hopper, and Harrison Ford. We welcome Simon from Perth back to the studio - and boy is he the right person to bring on for this one. Apocalypse Now is one of the most famous, if not one of the best movies ever made - and we talk in depth  - why we think that is the case. But as always, before we do - the Aussie tells us about an incident at a taxi rank he saw this week - which triggers (no pun intended) a story from Simon and a trip across the Nullarbor Plain. The Scotsman talks about his social battery No messing around with this one - Simon tells us straight off the bat - this is one of his 5 star films. Sit back and enjoy as we scrutinise one of the best films of all time. A film the Aussie had not yet seen. What do you think he will say about this one? This is a brain explosion - a visual feast, every scene is a smorgasbord of colours, textures and layers. We have a robust discussion about Colonel Kurtz - is he a madman or is he just ideologically at odds with the US Government? The podcast is out now on You Tube and it is also available on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support.

This week we are talking about the1976 American comedy drama film Network directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky. It depicts a television network struggling with poor ratings until the nightly live broadcast of its longtime news anchor Howard Beale (Peter Finch) inadvertently showcases his breakdown into increasingly psychotic behaviour, which makes his show a surprise hit. Alongside Finch (in his final role), the film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, and Beatrice Straight Sophisticated, talented, artistic, thoughtful and brilliantly creative are words unfamiliar to the Aussie and the Scotsman but well suited to long time friend and guest of the podcast Simon from Perth. As a student of movies Simon articulates and walks us through why this is such an important movie. Why and how scenes work. Our conversation kicks off with the Aussie telling us a story about chocolate. The Scotsman thinks this movie is more relevant today that it has ever been he is impassioned and shouts it from the top of his lungs: "I'm mad as hell and i'm not going to take it anymore!!" As the Aussie says this one "hit's the pulse of the people" then and now.  This is a 5/5 movie from the Scotsman - we haven't seen him this animated for while. It's a must watch.  The podcast is out now on on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we give you our personal top 10 lists from our recent review of all movies from 1970 to 2025. A little different this week - we have prepared 2 lists. 1) The top 10 movies you would take to a desert island with you - the fun, entertaining ones. Popcorn movies, love stories, action and adventure - really anything you want that you could watch over and over again. 2) This final top 10 is our list of the movies we recommend you watch if you haven't seen them. Or as the Aussie will tell you - movies that you may have already seen and should be in your stable of movies.   This is a fun podcast that descents into chaos at the end when the Scotsman admits to using ChatGPT for a particular assessment. The boys kiss and make up at the end with one declaring his love for the other. Tune in and see if you agree with what is arguably a very divisive top 3 from both boys. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we bring you our top 10 movies between 2010 - 2025. Not a bad 15 years  - better than the previous decade at least in our eyes. Turns out that 2019 and 2022 is our favourite.   Django Unchained Zero Dark Thirty Captain Phillips Three billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri Dunkirk Mission Impossibles The Marvel Movies Creed Avengers Endgame Spotlight Oppenheimer Maestro Silver Lining PLaybook Greenbook Hacksaw Ridge CODA The Avengers And these are just some notable mentions. The Scotsman gives us some more bad impressions - and we finish with an exciting top 10 countdown. There is a very controversial number 1 from the Aussie. Do you agree or not? The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we bring you our top 10 list of Best Movies between 2000 - 2010. The discussion starts when The Scotsman drops the Aussie right in it early on Couple of crackers from the Aussie:  "Ewan McGregor sings Your Song better than Elton John in Moulin Rouge" This is not our favourite decade of movies - and if you tune in you will find out why. The Departed Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Memento Meet the parents 8 Mile The Lord of the Rings Anchorman Hotel Rwanda Brokeback Mountain Jarhead No Country for old men The 40 year old virgin The Lord of the Rings to name a few.....and none of these are in our top 10 The top 10 podium finishers are exciting we may hear the big Scotsman shed a tear towards the end. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the Best Movies of the 1990s - we thought the 1980's was hard. Wow - this was nearly impossible to choose a top 10. How do you condense 50 of your favourite movies into a top 10. No easily - which leads to some great and fairly heated discussions towards the end of the podcast. What a decade with the likes of: The Shawshank Redemption Jerry Maguire Donnie Brasco Titanic Glengarry Glen Ross The Green Mile Leaving Las Vegas Goodfellas Casino Fargo The Matrix American Beauty and the hits keep rolling..... As usual we reel off the top 20 movies year by year, discuss the best box office stars and successes and finish with our top 10. Who would be your top 3? The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the Best Movies of the 1980s - and this was hard.   "I've never been more excited" says the Aussie   "This will be show of the year" he declares. "The hardest top 10 I've ever had to write". replies the Scotsman.   Well the lines have been drawn - no starting stories. The Scotsman starts reeling them off year by year. The Shining, The Elephant Man, Ghostbusters, The Blues Brothers, Rambo, Cocktail, Fatal Attraction, Beverley Hills Cop, The Karate Kid, Aliens, Caddyshack, Indiana Jones, Sophie's Choice, An Officer and A Gentleman, Star Wars , Predator, Rain Man, Big, The Abyss, Stand by Me, The Fly and The Terminator - we could go on and on and on - which we do. How many of the 100 or so movies we reel off have you seen? Tune in hear our surprising top 10. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review The Best Movies of the 1970s - and there are so many to choose from. Before we run through them and list our top 10 the Aussie tells us tales of old girlfriends and he is surprised if not weirdly excited - nae aroused - when the Scotsman tells him about a new movie coming up called Marty Supreme starring Timothy Chalamet - which is about ping pong. And as our regular listeners know the Aussie was nearly an Olympic level table tennis player. After we lift him off the floor we are off and running.  From Midnight Express to The Deer Hunter, Deliverance, Apocalypse Now, Jaws, A Clockwork Orange, Kramer Verus Kramer, Manhattan, The Sting, Superman, Patton,  The Godfather, Serpico, Mean Streets and so many more - how could we possibly find a top 10 amongst those crackers.  Have we missed any out? You bet we have - listen in to find out. We try some improvisation half way thorough the podcast and you can imagine how that goes. Then we try and distinguish between the tunes of Superman and Star Wars - can you whistle both?   What is your favourite movie of the 1970's? The Aussie has a dirty day - the Scotsman is on fire. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we discuss all Robert De Niro's movies to date The Aussie kicks up off by chatting about his Aussies bad memory and then we ....eh I can't quite remember but I think we run through De Niro's incredible volume of work, his biography, our favourite De Niro lines and we finish with our top 10 countdown. From old classics like The Godfather 2, Deer Hunter, Goodfellas, The Untouchables and Heat to some questionable career choices like Dirty Grandpa and The Intern we don't hold back in our opinions. Tune in and see if you agree with our top 10 countdown.  What would you do differently? Let us know The podcast is available now on Spotify, Apple, Podbean or wherever you listen to podcasts and please - if you click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we are reviewing the 2022 black tragicomedy film The Banshees of Inisherin directed, written, and co-produced by Martin McDonagh. Set on a remote fictional island off the west coast of Ireland in 1923, The film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two lifelong friends who find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their friendship, with severe consequences for both of them. Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan co-star. Hilarious start with the intro - if you listen to nothing else - just listen to the first 10 seconds. Then we start discussing the Scotman's new hobby - woodturning - and a near disaster with a bowl.   The Aussie tells us a story about a broken credit card - but is it the card, the user, the limit or something else? It's a mystery.........  As we delve deeper into the characters of the movies - the tone takes a turn and we delve deep into the characters of the Aussie and the Scotsman. One of them is needy, loves to praised, is sweet and innocent but can turn if wronged. The other is boorish, grumpy and intolerant  - who could they be talking about? This is such a good movie - with four of the best Irish actors.   Both boys tell some heart felt stories about friends that have disappeared and friends they have grown distant from. Are you an extrovert, an introvert or an ambivert? We discuss why one type of person feels drained in a group setting and why others feel energised - and how to recharge your battery when you feel drained. And the Scotsman talks about his impulse control issues.  Click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 1992 American romantic thriller drama film The Bodyguard directed by Mick Jackson, starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston (in her movie acting debut), Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, and Ralph Waite. The film follows a former United States Secret Service agent turned bodyguard who is hired to protect a famous actor and singer from an unknown stalker. Kasdan wrote the film in the mid-1970s, originally as a vehicle for Steve McQueen. We start the podcast with a discussion about why the Scotsman angry again and why is he often grumpy - has it got something to do with the end of the Season or his podcast partner. Or is he just generally miserable. We also chat about the Scotsman's recent testing at BFT (Body Fit Training)  - and his surprise admission about throwing up during the testing. The Aussie can't believe it. He tells us an insinkerator story which is really just a complaint about kids leaving food scraps in the sink. The question is: "why are we reviewing The Bodyguard?"  Well this is in the Aussie's top 10 and he tells us why. The Scotsman had not seen this and he tells us why.  The Aussie fan-boys over Whitney all the way through:  " You get to this level of fame and some can handle it and some can't." he says and "at what age is too old to go up to celebs and want to talk?"  The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we are delighted to chat with Leigh Illfand and Leigh Livingstone from Popcorn Podcast. Having just reached over 500 podcasts, we probe Leigh and Tim about their journey to success. Having interviewed a huge number of celebs from Hugh Jackman to Nick Offerman, To Justin Baldoni the list goes on and on. You can find them on all the social sites: Instagram -@popcornpodcast Youtube - Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim - YouTube Website - popcornpodcast.com Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/5Hd9sowq8qcIxIMSkeAfdI Tiktok - tiktok.com/@popcornpodcast   We discuss the art of interviewing within a 2-5 minute timeslot and how to land the right questions. We discuss our most controversial podcasts being Duel, Interstellar and The Correspondent.  Leigh and Tim are aghast that the Scotsman tells them he does not like Stand by Me. We reminisce about the excitement of choosing a DVD back in the day and Leigh gives us advice on how to stay the course.  The Aussie picks Leigh and Tim's brains on the " commercial and corporate" aspects of the business until the Scotsman steers us back on course to behind the scenes. We talk about generational interview techniques and the difference between "content creation" and a "journalistic interview"  Tim tells us about how the time he secured his interview with Nick Offerman at 3am - you gotta do what you gotta do! The Aussie asks Tim and Leigh about their exclusive Justin Baldoni interivew following the controversy and fall out from the film  it Ends With Us . And we finish with the obvious "what is your favourite film?" question  Tune in for a light hearted chat about podcasting and learn a little behind the scenes.   The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the1996 American comedy film The Birdcage produced and directed by Mike Nichols. Elaine May's screenplay adapted the 1978 French film La Cage aux Folles, itself an adaptation of a 1973 play. It stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple whose son (Dan Futterman) is set to marry the daughter (Calista Flockhart) of a conservative senator (Gene Hackman) and his wife (Dianne Wiest). Hank Azaria and Christine Baranski appear in supporting roles. The film marked the first screen collaboration of Nichols and May, who had been a comedy duo in the 1950s and 1960s. We start with a discussion about drag shows, drag queens and gay bars making the Aussie - unsurprisingly - feel quite uncomfortable which leads to a little bit of niggle between the boys. The Scotsman's memory falters more than usual and we have not so very PC chat which leads onto a discussion about why Issac Rankine (AFL footballer) was given such a harsh punishment for his homophobic slur in the 2025 season. The boys did agree on one thing - they absolutely loved this movie and highly recommend it. But be warned - this podcast comes with a language and trigger warning. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we review the 2010 American thriller film Unthinkable directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Sheen and Carrie-Anne Moss. The film focuses on the sanctioned torture of a man who has threatened to detonate three nuclear bombs, planted in three large U.S. cities. This is all about that ultimate question: "how far would you go - how far can the government go - how far should they go - to retrieve infomration from a suspect in order to save hundreds of thousands of lives? "  If you think this sounds like your kind of movie then watch before we listen. If you don't care then just tune in and listen to our discussion on the subject. We kick off the podcast discussing the etiquette of condiments at a restaurant - the Scotsman asks the Aussie "when is it not ok to ask for tomato sauce?" And you will hear some surprising admissions early on.   The Scotsman drops a no pun intended - bombshell revelation - that he is on a mission to read the Quran, the Torah and the Bible - and follows that up with a very ironic story. The Scotsman thinks most people that have stayed in a hotel room have at some point picked up the Bible from the hotel room bedside drawer, read the fist few lines (at least) before returning it.  Not the Aussie. We ar enot sure he even knows it's there and he stays in lots of hotels around the country. We reveal some interesting marriage trivia regarding Michael Sheen towards the end of the podcast and ask: "How many times is it ok to get married before it becomes really embarrassing?" Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded. Thanks for your support

This week we are reviewing the best of Denzel Washington movies. From Cry Freedom to his Oscar win in Glory to Malcolm X to The Pelican Brief to Philadelphia to Crimson Tide to The Bone Collector, Remember the Titans, Fences, The Equalizer, Flight to his Shakespearean roles, Denzel is nearly an all rounder. Except for comedy - he doesn't really do funny. We finish with our top 5 best Denzel Washington movies - let us know if you agree or not and what you think we missed. This podcast is full of Denzel trivia and insights. Tune in as we discuss all things Denzel Washington.   You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify under the podcast show in the comment section and we will reply. Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts as it helps us get noticed. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 2017 crime drama film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri written, directed, and produced by Martin McDonagh. It stars Frances McDormand as Mildred Hayes, a Missouri woman who rents three roadside billboards to draw attention to her daughter's unsolved rape and murder. Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, John Hawkes, and Peter Dinklage appear in supporting roles. This turns out to be one of our best podcasts - we have a fantastic, intelligent discussion about the pros and cons of this movie - can you believe it! And yes! We both highly recommend watching this before listening to the podcast so we don't spoil it for you.  The Aussie after a couple of 'off weeks' shines in this one and unbelievably his analysis turns the Scotsman around to his way of thinking. This is unheard of! Trigger warning there is a bit of explicit language as we repeat some of the lines of the movie. Before we get deep down into the nuances of the movie we have a discussion about vanity. Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded. Thanks for your support

Mack Lindon is an Australian actor turned director who first captured audiences with his powerful debut film Rise (2014), inspired by his own wrongful imprisonment. Sentenced to six years in jail in 2008, Mack was released on appeal in 2010. Now, Mack returns with Rise of the Underdog (2025) — hitting cinemas on November 6th — an inspiring new story that celebrates the resilience of independent filmmaking and the unbreakable underdog spirit. You can stream Rise now on Moviesense.com.au In this episode, we ask Mack about the charges, his conviction, time behind bars, eventual exoneration, and ongoing pursuit of justice. He opens up about the real-life people behind the film’s characters, his continued efforts to hold the system accountable, and his fight for compensation. Mack also shares what it really takes to make a movie from scratch, offers advice for aspiring filmmakers, and reveals what it was like bringing Rise to life. We hit a small technical snag mid-chat — but the Aussie steers us back on track — and then drops a question Mack says he’s never been asked before. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support 

This week we have a fun little movie theme tune quiz with The Doc returning once again to the Aussie and the Scotsman studio The Doc schools the Aussie early in this one but the Aussie bounces back. See if you can keep up with the speed of the guesses. The Scotsman moderates with his own unique points system. We rattle through the decades - who will be crowned the winner? Tune in to find out.  You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify . Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts as it helps us get noticed. Thanks for your support.

This week we review the 2009 American biographical sports drama film The Blind Side written and directed by John Lee Hancock. Based on the 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, the film tells the story of Michael Oher, a football offensive lineman who overcame an impoverished upbringing to play in the National Football League (NFL) with the help of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. It stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne, Tim McGraw as Sean, and Quinton Aaron as Oher. The Aussie starts by telling us how much he loves this film until the Scotsman rips it apart. He hates it and is not afraid to say so. He is very rude starts snoring during the Aussie's intro and that sets the Aussie off.  "Every part of this movie grated on me" says the Scotsman  This is a fiery and passionate podcast and we have a lot of back and forth.  Have you seen it? Who do you agree with? The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support