Entertainment of Excellence Podcast

In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your short film / music / book / poem and we'll feature you on our SUBMISSIONS SPOTLIGHT section. We'll talk about your work giving some constructive criticism to help you get even better, then link it in the description. Free promo innit. TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH M (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdSL9FvCv0U

This week we review the... movie(??) Khraniteli (Хранители), aka USSR Lord of the Rings. Broadcast just once in 1991 by Leningrad Television, this masterpiece was thought to be lost media until some lovely person just went and found it didn't they? So yeah, low budget Soviet Lord of the Rings. Oh boy. Well technically it's just The Fellowship of the Ring. Hard to spoil really because everything gets set up then never paid off. In other news Tolkien is turning in his grave. IT HAS TOM BOMBADIL THOUGH!!!!! Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your short film / music / book / poem and we'll feature you on our SUBMISSIONS SPOTLIGHT section. We'll talk about your work giving some constructive criticism to help you get even better, then link it in the description. Free promo innit. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Synopsis 2:50 - Visual style and sets 12:01 - Deagol and Smeagol, music, and character introductions 16:32 - Sequels and comparisons to Peter Jackson/ books 24:05 - Budget and Tom Bombadil 27:39 - WOKE???!!! 29:56 - Soundtrack and lost media 37:30 - Saruman, breaking fourth wall, and script economy 42:01 - Overview and ratings 47:41 - Submissions spotlight 50:41 - Thom's recommendation 53:58 - Ben's recommendation 57:58 - Ollie's recommendation 1:03:33 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH KHRANETELI (with English subtitles): Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZh7nwEUOeg Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6RZg_AqaY

It's been 3 years since Daft Punk announced their split with their infamous Epilogue video. But did you know it's just a clip from a feature length avant-garde scifi movie the band released in 2007? Sure, but you didn't know that it doesn't feature a single Daft Punk track right? Ah but did you know Thomas Bangalter read 500 issues of American Cinematographer to prepare for directing it? Ok ok, but you definitely didn't know that Daft Punk rhymes with "shaft monk" and "laughed drunk" right? Yep thought so. Well you've got some catching up to do - just watch the bloody episode you cretin. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Start of spoiler-free discussion 2:26 - Pacing 6:15 - Themes/ interpretations 11:00 - Distinct characterisations 16:19 - Music, sound design, and cinematography 23:57 - SPOILER discussion 31:59 - Sand dune scenes and Daft Punk 36:28 - Initial reception 38:00 - Overview and ratings 42:29 - Submissions spotlight 44:46 - Thom's recommendation 47:32 - Ben's recommendation 50:26 - Ollie's recommendation 54:00 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH DAFT PUNK'S ELECTROMA: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0faPZ8fv3Cs

In this episode we discuss the 2004 Bollywood style rom-com musical(ish) Bride and Prejudice. Do we enjoy the high energy outlandishness? Do we think it's outlandish enough? I can't remember, we recorded this a while ago, but you can find out right now! How? By listening to the episode you plonker. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Synopsis 5:23 - Bollywood/ British and pacing 10:23 - Aesthetic, songs and Mr Darcy 13:44 - Acting and budget 19:40 - Editing and presentation of India/ class 27:12 - Too many story threads + lyrics/ dancing 31:32 - Was it bad, montage and Adam Sandler 36:49 - Overview and ratings 41:29 - Submissions Spotlight 42:18 - Would you rather (43:47 - The Incident) 51:38 - Group recommendation 56:20 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH BRIDE & PREJUDICE: ⁠⁠https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/bride-and-prejudice

In this week's episode we watch Jacque Tati's Playtime (1967). It is often considered a masterpiece of comedy cinema but did we go haha hoohoo? Did Ben notice all the reflections? Did Thom dash about on the office chair? And will Ollie ever find that briefcase containing all the money we made from the Kangaroo Jack episode? Tune in and find out you numpties! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH MIRROR: ⁠⁠https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/playtime

In this episode we discuss the often overlooked Charlie Kaufman film Anomalisa (2015) looking at a sad velvet middle aged man. Do we enjoy the intimate look at animated David Thewlis? Are all three of us voiced by Tom Noonan? Does Jennifer Jason Leigh play you, the listener? Jolly well tune in and find out then! Honestly, some people. TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH ANOMALISA: ⁠⁠https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/anomalisa

In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH MIRROR: ⁠⁠https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/mirror-1975⁠⁠

The time has come for the clash of the titans as we review the movie phenomenon that is #Barbenheimer. Who comes out first in this race of grey vs pink? Do we prefer the haunting biopic or the colourful romp? When interviewing each flick they said "Now I am become movie, entertainer of excellence". We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Barbenheimer order 2:24 - Barbie synopsis 4:42 - Barbie initial impressions 8:56 - Mattel critique and performances 13:54 - Barbieland vs real world 18:03 - Criticisms 25:05 - Intended demographic 28:16 - Cinematic references 29:11 - Insight from a SPECIAL GUEST!?!? 38:07 - Barbie rating 40:20 - Oppenheimer synopsis 41:05 - Oppenheimer opening, pacing, and music 46:10 - Trinity test, ending, and horror aspects 50:45 - Unconventional take on the biopic and balanced look 59:09 - Third act 1:05:52 - Thom's big criticism 1:07:56 - Oppenheimer rating 1:13:30 - Barbenheimer experience 1:20:33 - Outro Barbenheimer logo by Andrewvm on DeviantArt Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH BARBIE: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/barbie-2023 WATCH OPPENHEIMER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/oppenheimer

In this episode we watch the indie movie A Ghost Story (2017) from the "le underrated gem" studio A24 and we all definitely love it with no disagreements. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Synopsis 2:12 - Pacing and pie scene 5:19 - Theme changing and character dynamics 11:14 - Second half of the film 19:54 - Cinematography 24:43 - Thom's criticisms and themes of slow dread 29:30 - Acting 32:53 - More cinematography and a ghost tory 38:00 - Music, sound, and ghost tropes 43:23 - Overview and ratings 49:10 - Submissions Spotlight 50:55 - Thom's recommendations 55:01 - Ben's recommendations + bonus Thom recommendation 1:00:05 - Ollie's recommendation 1:02:39 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH A GHOST STORY: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/a-ghost-story

In this episode we review the 2023 season of Black Mirror, Black Mirror Season 6. Which is our favourite episode? Is the sci-fi good? Will we have a consistent rating system? Watch to find out! We need that juicy watch time more than Netflix does. We also talk about our submission this week, the queer, indie, fantasy romp The Butterfly Queen (2022), which you can find out more about on Instagram @butterflyqfilm TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:41 - Black Mirror 4:32 - Joan is Awful Discussion 13:00 - Loch Henry Discussion 21:54 - Beyond the Sea Discussion 33:29 - Mazey Day Discussion 42:40 - Demon 79 Discussion 51:24 - Overall thoughts and ratings 59:03 - Submissions Spotlight (Butterfly Queen) 1:10:21 - Thom's recommendations 1:11:05 - Ollie's recommendations 1:11:42 - Ben's recommendations 1:13:19 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH BLACK MIRROR: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/tv-series/black-mirror WATCH THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN: https://walrusdice.com

In this episode we watch the 2013 sci-fi film Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Do we fall in love with our own computers over the course of the episode? Listen and find out you insignificant human! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Synopsis 3:33 - Theodore/Amy relationship and themes of human experience 10:20 - Sci-Fi concepts, presentation of AI and trivia 17:41 - Colours and casting/ acting 24:26 - Budget and awkward scenes/ loneliness 34:33 - Ideas about attraction/ affection 38:30 - Music 40:21 - Overview and ratings 44:18 - Submissions Spotlight 49:13 - Ben's recommendation 50:21 - Thom's recommendations 53:00 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH HER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/her

In our 60th episode, we review Christopher Nolan's first feature film Following (1998). The plot follows aspiring writer Bill who follows people to discover more about their lives when he is taken under the wing of a burglar. Can we wrap our heads around the non-chronological order? What do we think of what was accomplished with the micro budget? Are there any recommendations? I already know, but you'll have to tune in to find out obviously.  We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Synopsis, non-chronological order and comparisons 9:22 - Noir style and budget 17:07 - Acting and themes 22:28 - Pacing, running time and music 26:51 - Writing, ending and violence 32:00 - Crazy Credit and chronological cut 35:24 - Overview and rating 40:28 - Submissions Spotlight 42:42 - Thom's recommendation 43:41 - Ben's recommendation 46:31 - Ollie's recommendations 52:57 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH FOLLOWING: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/following

In our 59th episode we go to hell. That's it. Enjoy! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Synopsis 2:40 - Betty and 2 good jokes 6:04 - Gord 'character development', editing issues and pacing 24:06 - Tom Green prank and setups 28:14 - Character of parents, casting and budget 33:48 - Music, moments of promise, and predictable moments 37:29 - Cartoon sequence 38:14 - Overview and ratings 43:11 - Submissions Spotlight  43:22 - Thom's recommendation 46:34 - Ollie's recommendation 51:20 - Ben's recommendation 53:05 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH FREDDY GOT FINGERED: Don't.

In our 58th episode we take a look at the George Lucas classic Star W- I mean Indian- sorry, American Graffiti (1973). The film follows a group of teenagers as they prepare to move on from their high school life and search for what is really important to them. This one split us a bit so could be an interesting listen, especially if you're into the sound of Ben ripping Thom's spinal column through his throat. Well at least Thom knew the names of the characters smh my head. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Synopsis 3:07 - Characters and comedy 10:20 - Pacing, nostalgia and George Lucas 14:27 - Script,  acting and low budget 22:53 - Music and ending 28:06 - Criticisms, cinematography and other characters 41:41 - Overview and ratings 46:59 - Submissions Spotlight 55:56 - Thom's recommendations 59:07 - Ollie's recommendation 1:04:24 - Ben's recommendation 1:09:09 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH AMERICAN GRAFFITI: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/american-graffiti

In our 57th Episode, we review the classic 1968 sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey, written and directed by Stanley Kubrick. Listen as we delve into the expansive themes, beautiful cinematography and spectacular special effects. Could this be our favourite film so far? Listen and find out! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/2001-a-space-odyssey BUY 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY DVD/BLU-RAY:  https://amzn.to/3qJUQdB

In our 56th episode we take a trip back to when the podcast first re-emerged and review A Quiet Place Part II (2020). We actually managed to watch this one in cinemas so you can hear us talk about the experience of going back to a movie theatre, and our thoughts on how the sequel holds up to the original. Stay to the end to hear the objectively correct rating we give it and like and subscribe or else. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH A QUIET PLACE PART II: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/a-quiet-place-part-ii BUY A QUIET PLACE PART II DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/2U6SFED

In our 55th episode, we review Chadwick Boseman's last film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020). The story follows a blues band preparing to record some songs, and the tensions that arise between the characters. Tune in to find out what we thought of the explosive performances, great dialogue, and questionable pacing. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM: https://www.netflix.com/title/81100780

In our 54th episode we review the 1993 thriller Falling Down, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Michael Douglas. We like the premise of the downfall of a 'normal' guy, but can we stay passionate about the film? Tune in to hear our thoughts and some exclusive trivia. There may also be some recommendations if you stay on your best behaviour. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH FALLING DOWN: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/falling-down BUY FALLING DOWN DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3uApZQO

In our 53rd episode, we take on the monumental task of reviewing and ranking every episode of the animated sci-fi anthology Love Death & Robots (2019 - ) created by Tim Miller. There may be some clashes and intense drama when our lists don't match each other, so tune in to find out if one of us is beaten to death! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us!  Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608

In our 52nd episode, we watch the superior Joker from 1991, a Swedish comedy crime film. Will it be complete and utter rubbish or will it surprise us? I don't know why I'm asking because I already know, but you don't. So listen and find out you goof! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH JOKER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/joker-1991 BUY JOKER DVD/BLU-RAY: idk look in a charity shop or something