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We're very much into Xmas szn aren't we. With Christmas just a few days away now is of course the first time to make a full blown deep dive into one of the greatest festive films there has ever been. This week we're discussing Elf. 20 years later you won't be surprised to hear that Elf is every bit as magic as you remember - sorry to spoil the fine wine or war crime section. Will Ferrell starts as Buddy the Elf and hits every single festive beat possible. In terms of films that we've seen at the cinema this week - three to hit you with this week. Wonka - is it the family five star favourite that everyone is saying that it is? 'How to have Sex' - a very late shout for one of the films of the year and then finally we have look into 'Leave the World Behind' as well.On the elf front some bits for you to get your teeth stuck into...Why does this film seem to have so much heart? Where does this rank in the Pantheon of Will Ferrell cinema? Should there ever be an Elf sequel? And when we describe the spirit of Christmas in films, what is it that we're looking for? Plus we take your comments and bring you a new feature called IMDball.Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the party pal. Well then, the festive season is upon us and what better way to kick it off with one of the GOAT Xmas films 'Die Hard'. Eurgh we should probably throw this out there up front... can you even call this a Christmas film? Big big disagreement between the boys on this one.Before we go too far though - lots of juicy review action to get into. First up we've got a full run down of Saltburn which has a lot of unexpected joy in. On top of that we give you the full debrief of Napoleon as well plus we go through lots of your comments.So... Die Hard... Where to start. John Mcclane. An action hero for the 90's, he really redefined what it was to be an action hero. Chances are this will get lost in the post but, Bruce Willis wasn't an action star before this film. He was known for comedy and romcoms. Which is probably a huge part of why his performance here is so hard hitting. His timing, the accessibility and the brutal reality of his performance really is a marked gear change from the action hero's of the 80's.We of course also need to talk about Alan Rickman, what a dreamy performances as a Die Hard villain. Remarkably he never saw Hans Gruber as a bad guy... he just saw him as a man who had a plan and intended to see it through.There's some unbelievable trivia, some beautiful technical bits to get into as well and on top of that we'll be dissecting the big Xmas yes or Xmas no discussion!Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The first rule of BYOB is you don't talk about BYOB.The second rule of BYOB is... please tell people about BYOB, share the word, tweet from the rooftops and make sure you subscribe plzokthanks.Hell of an ep for you this week as we take on a Fincher classic 'Fight Club'Warning in advance we get a little deep here as we discuss themes of identity, masculinity. We talk through whether the film was a warning about late stage capitalism or perhaps just holding a mirror up to the state of the male ego when it was created. We look into how Fincher creates the twists and turns of the film and whether Marla has a secret deeper meaning that we had never really considered before! This is really Brad Pitt at the peak of his powers right?! I mean look at the cut of him. Absolutely incredibly well put together and just a wonderful performance as well. Rivalling him for the MVP Ed Norton with an exquisite turn as the narrator, Helena Bonham Carter as Marla - and some huge assists from Meatloaf and Jared Leto. Let us know what you made of Fight Club and whether we nailed the key talking points.Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Style over substance? Substance and Style? More substance than people give credit for? Stylish in a substantial kind of way? Maybe we could all just put our swords down and admit Ryan Gosling is just furiously handsome and talented at the same time. If you're anything like Ben and Jack this is one of those guilty pleasure films. No one is claiming that this is the greatest film that has ever been made... BUT... it's got so much to it to enjoy.For starters the movie looks absolutely incredible. Literally take any frame in the film from any one of the individual set ups and the chances are it'll look blooming stunning. The lighting is dreamy, the casting is sensational, the pacing is brilliant, the soundtrack... oh my word the soundtrack. The fact we get to see so much of the story play out through this synthwavy style hazy dream like soundtrack is stunning.What a cast by the way Let us give you the breakdown on the old MVP chat.Gosling in what could be considered his audition for Blade Runner 2049.Mulligan sparkling through a lot of male red mist.Cranston in one of his first turns outside of Malcolm in the Middle pre Breaking Bad.Isaac in a pre jacked phase as a standard.Brooks in the most gruesomely ominous mafioso style baddie role.Only one can win! who is it?Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey Squad welcome back to BYOB. Real nostalgia injection this week as we talk about two people in particular (and without going too OTT) that have moved Jack and Ben an enormous amount over the course of their lives.Neither of the lads have been to the cinema this week, naughty naughty, so instead we make time to pause and reflect on the life of Mathew Perry who sadly passed away. He was an enormous talent but also clearly someone who cared deeply about the wellbeing of people with addiction. The boys discuss the nature of reflecting on loss and how those who we never knew can affect us all in different ways.Our film this week is Good Will Hunting. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver and of course, the GOAT, Robin Williams giving wonderful performances. So many lovely themes to get into as well: We talk through the idea of the head versus the heart, the way in which we have meaningful conversations, the idea of trust and safety with those around us. There's a delicate beauty in the idea of brotherhood but also in the way Robin Williams' Sean tries to reach Will. There is of course a big MVP battle and some important discussions on fine wine or war crime.Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jack and Ben as they delve into Martin Scorsese's latest film, "Killers Of The Flower Moon." In this captivating film review, the hosts explore the surprising divergence in tonality from the film's trailer and discuss how Scorsese crafts a profound and deeply affecting masterpiece. They highlight exceptional portrayals by Robert DeNiro, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Lily Gladstone, who deliver unforgettable and outstanding performances.Discover how "Killers Of The Flower Moon" shines a light on a dark chapter in America's history, giving a voice to those who have been ignored for far too long. Don't miss this insightful review of a film that's sure to leave a lasting impact. Also, don't forget to subscribe on Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok to stay up-to-date with our latest film reviews and discussions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
STI's, PNC, Sexual Awakening. Yeah, that's right, time for another episode of BYOB. This week we are discovering and unearthing the hidden meaning of the film 'It Follows'.Before we get into the cut and thrust of another classic review on the pod this week: In chronological order, we start by trying to get straight into things... cue 5 minutes of discussion around whether the Rock likes Jack Black, how to bulk successfully and why The Conjuring isn't as good as we thought! We then have reviews of 'Blackberry' and 'The Creator'.Now then... what about 'It Follows'. Probs best we tell you what the film is about... well probably a number of things. STI's? Maybe. Running away from the past? Possibly, never telling your parents about your problems when you're in grave danger from a unstoppable Zombie force hoping to kill you? Absolutely.Some other important questions... what's the best way to escape the it follows zombie? Can it go underwater? When is the film set? How do you bloody kill it.Weirdly enough this film has aged better than you'd think but there's so much to discuss so hop on board and join us on another ep of BYOB!Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heeeeeerrrrrreeeeeee's BYOB! Hey everyone welcome back to the pod, and an absolute screamer for you this week during horror month as we take on 'The Shining'. It's a film we've been desperate to do for a while because there's just so much that we can delve into. Kubrick's greatest ever work? Did he go too far with his treatment of Shelley Duvall? What is in room 237? Why did Stephen King hate this adaptation?! Well, our main review is the Shining... but on top of that, and before we kick off properly this week we've also got reviews for you of Asohka (Disney+) as well as The Lesson.Right then, The Shining, one of the greatest horror films of all time, but such a different type of horror film from last week. There's loads here around ominous tension starting with those incredible scenes at the beginning that show the level of disconnection from society.We get stuck into whether Jack has the Shining, whether he is driven mad or whether the hotel has simply taken hold of him. We also discuss the importance of the character of Danny and whether Jack has in fact been reincarnated and finally what on earth did that picture mean at the end!!There's some pretty important bits to get into on the fine wine or war crime conversation with both the treatment of Duvall and also the way in which the issue of race is handled by Kubrick. Then of course a big ding dong for the MVP with Nicholson and Duvall going head to head. Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's scary season. So feebleben and ballons of Steele Hussey take on one of the scariest films of all time 'The Conjuring'.Before we get into the film there is a very special guest appearance today. Producer Purdy makes his pod debut to come in and provide some much needed fearless energy.The lads talk through a couple of biggy's at the cinema at the mo as we take on Dumb Money and The Nun 2 to review as well as talking through the Disney series 'The Bear'.We get into the classic horror motifs that make James Wan's the Conjuring a goat tier horror film, discuss its fine wine or war crime credentials and on top of this we play 5 degrees of separation as we try to get from 'The Conjuring' to 'The Shining' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to BYOB! Where this week McHussey and McHaines review a different film from the archive every single week.On the pod this week - Jack's been to the cinema twice so a couple of current film reviews for you the beautiful film, Past Lives, we get stuck into Kenneth Branagh's 'A Haunting in Venice' and our main film this week is 'Superbad'.Lots for us to talk through this week - particularly with how the film holds up in terms of its fine wine or war crime credentials, on the MVP front we have a nice deep dive into the joys of Michael Cera's character Evan and we also have a little announcement as we build towards Halloween.Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to BYOB! After a bit of a break with Ben and Jack both out on holiday, we're back with a classic. In perfect keeping with our two travellers, this week we're going on a journey of self discovery, hitting hard the wanderlust and sampling the delights of 'The Beach' (2000).When you watch this one back, as we're sure lots of you have, it's tough to not think...WOW it looks dated. Which of course it does, it's a film from 2000... having said this, a lot of the themes within it still maintain their relevance and still give really fertile ground for a good old breakdown. Take for example - the idea of travel. The character of Richard is desperate to do something to break the mould, to break the cycle of consistent same old same old experiences. Yet somehow he seems to fall into so many of the same traps that drive us all mad whenever you hear someone talking about how they 'found themselves' in Thailand.We're invited by the film to work out what Richard has left behind, what is his backstory. Primarily because so little is shared on our central character. This is particularly important when you try and consider what kind of narrator Richard is. We might as well throw it out there as it's hardly a spoiler... because at times he comes across as a bit of a tosser!Within the pod we get stuck into how Sal forms her cult and how she has found a new way of life that satisfies her own need for control and hierachy, and there's a big discussion on what happens to a group of people after it's been hit by an event that is irreversibly bad.MVP wise it's a straight shoot out between two heavyweights as Tilda Swinton and Leo DiCaprio go head to head off the back of two sensational performances, closely followed by the soundtrack with a couple of screamers in there. As ever we'll break down how this one has aged.Bring Your Own Blockbuster isn’t just a film review podcast, we try our best each week to dive deep into the themes and discussions that make cinema so special - and we’d love to hear your feedback on the film. What did meet it mean to you? What did we miss? Get involved and tell us what you think on social media, you can find us everywhere at @byobpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.