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Welcome, one and all, to the AZ AND WHEN MOVIE PODCAST, hosted by me, Azrael! The conversation show where I sit down with a friend every episode to gush about their chosen favourite films and why we love them. No expectations, no right opinions, no commitments – just Az and When.
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Jason returns from the mountaintops to talk about recent cinema sequels 'Wicked: For Good' and 'Zootopia 2' before diving into Darwyn Cooke's seminal limited series for DC. The duo break down its nature as an origin story for various classic Silver Age superheroes, as an idealistic wish-fulfilment post-WWII McCarthy-era fantasy, and as a possible template for future films in James Gunn's DCU.Visit Jason on LetterboxdLinks to everything Az and When hereChapters00:00 Welcome Back03:57 ‘Wicked: For Good’ and ‘Zootopia 2’10:52 Our ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Hype Train18:08 Recent Reads21:57 Introducing ‘The New Frontier’28:08 Spoiler Deep Dive: ‘The New Frontier’46:56 ‘Justice League: The New Frontier’ (Film Adaptation)51:15 DCU Possibilities52:56 Comic Recommendations01:02:23 Final Thoughts01:05:50 Outtakes
Az, Ella and Cerys offer up their thoughts on two of the biggest releases of the fall: Netflix's theatrical releases of 'Wake Up Dead Man' and 'Frankenstein'. Then, Az and Cerys cover the films they've seen at the BFI London Film Festival: 'Hamnet', 'After the Hunt', 'Christy' and 'Die My Love'. Follow Ella on Letterboxd and TikTokFollow Cerys on Letterboxd and TikTokLinks to everything Az and When hereChapters00:00 Welcome Back05:06 ’Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ 20:30 ‘Frankenstein’ (spoiler-free)32:46 ‘Frankenstein’ (spoilers!)46:19 ‘After the Hunt’51:43 ‘Hamnet’55:16 ‘Die My Love’58:44 ‘Christy’
'Wicked' Fever is in full swing! On this week's episode, Az and newcomer Amelia look back at the first act of Jon M. Chu's two-year, two-part epic, ahead of the release of Part 2 this week. They discuss the strength of its leads, its immaculate production and their favourite moments from the film before setting their expectations for 'Wicked: For Good'. Follow Amelia on Letterboxd here!And follow the pod on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Opening01:45 Amelia’s Intro to Film06:42 Previously On…25:43 ‘Wicked: Part 1’ (Spoiler Discussion)58:49 Our Hopes and Predictions, ‘For Good’
Four friends tap into their early 2000s nostalgia and draft their favourite films from a great year for movies. Links to:Matt's LetterboxdEve's LetterboxdMia's LetterboxdAnd follow the pod on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Introduction03:59 Round One21:46 Round Two43:23 Round Three01:11:13 Round Four01:32:53 Round Five01:56:42 Final Draft & Honourable Mentions02:22:59 Outtakes
This week, Micah finally makes his pod debut! Taking the hosting reins from a very sick Azrael, the duo breaks down the filmography – and the greatest hits – of one of the greatest animation studios of all time. Follow Micah on Letterboxd!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Introduction02:39 Micah’s Intro to Film and Gateways13:30 Previously On…32:48 The Studio Ghibli Hall of Fame36:15 ‘Castle in the Sky’40:06 ‘Grave of the Fireflies’45:01 ‘My Neighbor Totoro’50:54 ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’55:57 ‘Only Yesterday’01:00:47 ‘Porco Rosso’01:03:48 ‘Ocean Waves’01:09:10 ‘Pom Poko’01:12:20 ‘Whisper of the Heart’01:17:29 ‘Princess Mononoke’01:21:02 ‘My Neighbors the Yamadas’01:23:56 ‘Spirited Away’01:30:10 ‘The Cat Returns’01:32:20 ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’01:36:37 ‘Tales from Earthsea’01:40:50 ‘Ponyo’01:43:46 ‘Arrietty”01:46:14 ‘From Up on Poppy Hill’01:49:22 ‘The Wind Rises’01:53:28 ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’01:58:03 ‘When Marnie Was There’02:01:29 ‘The Red Turtle’02:04:46 ‘Earwig and the Witch’02:11:33 ‘The Boy and the Heron’02:15:23 Conclusion
You wanna get NUTS? In honour of Batman Day, two friends and comic book movie enthusiasts jump on the pod to celebrate the cinematic history of the Caped Crusader. Follow Ella on Letterboxd!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Opening / Thursday, October 31st02:56 Ella’s Journey Into Film 07:02 Previously On…23:17 Introduction / I Shall Become A Bat33:12 Batman in Cinema / Why Do We Fall?37:20 ‘Batman’ and ‘Batman Returns’39:46 ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Batman and Robin’44:42 ‘Mask of the Phantasm’ and ‘The Animated Series’ 49:20 ‘The Dark Knight Trilogy’. 01:06:00 The DCEU / ‘Batman V Superman’01:13:11 ‘The Lego Batman Movie’01:18:38 ‘The Batman’01:29:31 ‘The Batman: Part II’01:34:01 The DCU01:39:19 Favourites01:45:07 DC Animated Universe / Conclusion
This week, Azrael and Adrian close off the season with the second part of the show's Summer Movie Recap! They discuss 'Weapons', 'Materialists', 'The Naked Gun' and more, before processing their thoughts on the moviegoing year as a whole so far. Follow Adrian on Letterboxd!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Introduction03:25 Previously On…22:57 ‘The Phoenician Scheme’29:46 ‘How to Train Your Dragon’34:28 ‘KPop Demon Hunters’42:41 ’28 Years Later’52:28 ‘The Naked Gun’58:03 ‘Weapons’01:07:42 ‘Materialists’01:20:42 Closing Thoughts
This week, Azrael and Adrian mourn the loss of The Projector, an independent cinema in Singapore which was a safe space for lovers of all cinema, arts and culture. They also discuss the closing of major commercial cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes, what the decline of moviegoing means for Singaporean culture, and how we can fight to preserve it. Follow Adrian on Letterboxd!Keep up to date on Perspectives Film Festival and Singapore International Film Festival!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 What Have We Lost?12:37 Why Don’t We Go To The Movies Anymore? 20:23 How Do We Go Back?26:51 Favourite Projector/Cathay Experiences30:36 Moving On and Looking Forward
This week, two struggling artists talk about a short, sweetly devastating film that hits too close to home. They catch up on Chainsaw Man, 28 Years Later and Full Metal Alchemist before breaking down 'Look Back', and how it portrays art as a force that brings people together and drives them apart. Follow Leon on Letterboxd here!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Introduction04:03 Leon’s Look Back (Childhood Gateways)18:20 Previously On…36:53 ‘Look Back’ (Non-Spoiler Discussion) 47:14 Spoilers Start Here!50:01 A ‘Chainsaw Man’ Tangent57:24 The Fujino Problem / Coming of Age01:05:37 Art and Soul01:14:36 Final Thoughts
This week, Az is joined by first-timer Ariel and returning guest Jason to host a recap of the movies they've seen over the summer: the good, the great, and the oh-so-disappointing. Follow Jason on Letterboxd here!Follow Ariel on LinkedIn here!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Introduction06:52 ‘Thunderbolts*’ / Booty Call #128:12 ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’41:07 ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’45:45 ‘F1’56:52 ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ / Booty Call #201:11:42 ‘Superman’ / Booty Call #301:29:49 ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’01:48:45 Post-Credits Scene
This week, Az is joined by fellow cinematic dreamer Francesca as they chat about the French classic 'Amélie'. They dive into how the film's quirks reflect their own, gush about the impeccable craft on display, and why the film's approach to simple acts of optimism and doing good is so refreshing today.Follow Francesca on Letterboxd here! Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Introduction05:04 Francesca’s Intro to Film13:56 Previously On…34:48 ‘Amélie’ Embraces the Weird in All of Us (Spoiler-Free)54:39 (Spoilers Start Here!) The Storybook Aesthetic01:01:43 The Best Paris Movie Ever?01:04:48 A Personal Touch01:11:04 Amélie’s Childhood 01:19:49 Romance!01:29:50 Memory, Sentiment and Princess Di01:36:58 Closing Thoughts
This week, Az and Rishi are back to introduce the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU): three Tamil films featuring some of the biggest stars, which have found massive critical and commercial success. They share their thoughts on what makes them great, what separates Kollywood's success from Hollywood's, and what's next for the big-budget mega-franchise. Follow Rishi on Letterboxd here!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 How’s Life? / The Early Years03:07 Core Texts13:07 Previously On…22:58 Intro to South Indian Cinema35:59 The Singapore Cinema Tangent41:00 The Lokesh Cinematic Universe (No Spoilers)50:55 (Spoilers Start Here!) ‘Kaithi’01:03:19 ‘Vikram’01:19:53 ‘Leo’01:38:54 Lokiverse 2.0…
This week, a Malaysian abang joins forces with a Singaporean uncle to talk all things DRAGONS. They freak out over Ibiza, comics and questionable viewing habits before introducing a new segment of the show! Then, they look to Dreamworks' seminal animated classic from 2010 and give their verdict on the new 2025 live-action remake. Chapters00:00 This Is Berk (Introduction)05:55 …and the cinephiles cried, “HERESY”12:05 Previously On…22:30 How to Train Your Dragon (2010) — Non-Spoiler Discussion29:01 Synopsis31:31 (SPOILERS BEGIN HERE) Stronger Together / “You’re Not My Son”37:21 Together We Map The World43:46 Into a Fantasy56:27 Forbidden Friendship / Romantic Flight 01:06:38 Battling the Green Death01:16:06 This Is Real Berk 01:23:13 Legend Has It / Coming Back Around
Good evening, Agent. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join your host, Azrael, on a deep-dive of the modern action classic 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout', exploring the making of the film and what it means for the past and future of action cinema. He will then rank all eight films in the series in honour of 'The Final Reckoning', which is currently in theaters. As always, if any members of your IMF team are caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This message will self-destruct in five seconds. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Introduction10:58 The Plot (No Spoilers)17:48 McQ’s Odyssey (Spoilers Start Here!)21:49 The Ultimate Action Movie29:01 Influences32:31 Visual Language35:04 Playing with ‘Mission’ Conventions40:04 How to make a ‘Mission’49:58 ‘Mission: Impossible’ Movies Ranked
This week: We shall pod on the beaches, we shall pod on the landing grounds, et cetera! History buff and Master Ranker Leo re-teams with Azrael to talk all things 'Dunkirk', home theaters, and video games. Then, they talk about their favourite war movies of all time.View our favourite war films here!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Chapters00:00 Introduction02:50 Dog-Proofing Your Home Theater07:23 Brief Thoughts on 'A Minecraft Movie'14:31 'Dunkirk' (Non-Spoiler Discussion)25:27 'Dunkirk' (Spoiler-Filled Deep Dive)01:03:34 Our Favourite War Movies01:36:17 Outtakes
Not so long ago in a new studio literally right next to the old one… Azrael begins a new segment of the show! Braving the morning sleepies, troubling mic issues and the cold, dark void of emptiness that is solo podcasting, Azrael unpacks one of his favourite films of all time. He examines how it's shaped the way he watches movies and his life as a whole, in what's undoubtedly one of the most important episodes of the show.Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Find out more about Project 4K77 here!Chapters00:00 Introduction04:56 My Life According to Star Wars15:20 Young Azrael as a Capitalist Tool23:23 'Star Wars' (Non-Spoiler Discussion)26:08 'Star Wars' (Deep-Dive Spoiler Discussion)53:46 On the Special Editions
This week... if we bring a little joy into your humdrum lives, it makes us feel as though our hard work ain't been in vain for nothin'. Azrael scrambles out of bed and into the studio as Marie arrives on the pod! She dishes about her childhood classics, red-flag favourite films, toxic filmbros and one of the greatest movies ever made. Then, the pair put the spotlight on their favourite movie musicals. View the musicals list here!Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram with this megalink!Follow Marie on Letterboxd here!Chapters00:00 Introduction06:02 'Singin’ in the Rain' (Non-Spoiler)08:59 'Singin’ in the Rain' (Spoiler Discussion)28:42 The Big Toxic Plot-Enjoyer Tangent30:41 The Film Bro Bermuda Triangle (Derogatory)39:03 Our Favourite Movie Musicals
Skill Issue, ASSEMBLE! Four friends come together to compete in Az and When's very first Movie Draft. Picking their favourite films per category in an attempt to create the strongest movie slate, they also take the time to reminisce about their memories associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).View the draft results here!Navigation available in Chapters.Various LinksFollow Rishi on LetterboxdFollow Jason on LetterboxdStay updated on the Az and When Letterboxd and Instagram, and remember to follow our Spotify homepage to be the first to hear about future episodes!Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:05:09 What’s a Movie Draft? Rules and Regulations00:08:43 Round 1: Going for the Head00:27:56 Round 2: How to Steal a Draft Pick 10100:33:04 Special Cameo Appearance by... ???00:51:59 Round 3: Ants and Culture01:15:40 Round 4: Phase One, My Beloved / Phase Five, The Accursed01:46:17 Round 5: Someone Actually Picks ‘Quantumania’02:08:54 Round 6: Wild Cards and Comfort Picks02:30:07 Final Draft and Conclusion02:32:46 Post-Credits Scene + Bloopers
This week: ETERNAL GLORY! Potterhead and bibliophile Lynn Haddad joins Azrael to talk about fantasy novels, beehive extractors and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'. Then, dark and difficult times lie ahead as they struggle to rank all eleven films in the Wizarding World franchise from worst to first.Various LinksView the Wizarding World ranking here!Stay updated on the Az and When Letterboxd and Instagram, and remember to follow our Spotify homepage to be the first to hear about future episodes!Chapters00:00:00 How’s Life?00:05:36 Lynn Haddad: Public Bibliophile, Secret Cinephile?00:14:22 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter00:22:07 ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ (Spoiler-Free Discussion)00:24:58 Spoiler-Filled Discussion01:11:02 Wizarding World Films Ranked
This week: it's a classic rope-a-dope! Internet celebrity Cerys braves a runny nose and sore throat to join Azrael on the pod. They talk about everything from running Film Society to Star Wars and David Lynch before diving into Damien Chazelle's beloved 'La La Land' and what goes into making a list of favourite movies on Letterboxd.Various LinksFollow Cerys on Letterboxd, Tiktok and InstagramStay updated on the Az and When Letterboxd and Instagram, and remember to follow our Spotify homepage to be the first to hear about future episodes!Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:05:53 Throwback: FilmSoc Election Season00:12:20 Cerys’ Intro to Film00:28:04 La La Land (Spoiler-Free)00:31:25 La La Land (Spoiler Discussion) 00:43:08 The Star Wars / David Lynch Tangent00:48:21 La La Land — Final Thoughts 00:49:44 Cerys’ Letterboxd Top Four(ty)
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