Torn Stubs

You heart movies and so do we! Join super film fans Robert Gershinson and Joshua Winning as they chat the good, the geek and the ugly with none of the nonsense. Join the conversation - tweet us your thoughts and your own reviews to @TornStubsPod with the hashtag #TornStubs *Spoilers! Watch the film before listening to the episode* Artwork by George Clayton Theme tune by Alex Lane

Call Me By Your Name

Robert and Joshua bring this series celebrating 21st Century Queer Cinema to a close with our friends from across the pond, Dane and Will from the Chasing Chalamet podcast. We all travel to rural Italy and bask in the glorious sensualness of Call Me By Your Name (2017) directed by Luca Guadagnino. We'll be back later in the year, so until then check out all our previous episodes and be sure to subscribe. Call us by your name over on twitter @TornStubsPod.

08-15
01:15:07

A Fantastic Woman

Robert and Joshua wonder through life and watch A Fantastic Woman (2017) directed by Sebastián Lelio. Dance with us over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes: Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your pods.

08-08
34:04

Weekend

Robert and Joshua grab their dictaphones and watch Weekend (2011) directed by Andrew Haigh. Stand too close to us while we make a cup of tea over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes: Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your pods.

08-01
36:01

The Handmaiden

Robert and Joshua con each other and watch The Handmaiden (2017) directed by Park Chan-Wook. Clink your balls at us over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod, and be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

07-25
34:53

And Then We Danced

Robert and Joshua go hard as nails and watch And Then We Danced (2019) directed by Levan Akin. Show us your groovy moves on Twitter @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

07-18
27:30

Carol

Robert and Joshua go toy shopping and watching Carol (2015) directed by Todd Haynes. Whisper softly to us on Twitter @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

07-11
32:52

A Single Man

We're back! This series we are celebrating the best of 21st Century Queer Cinema. First up is A Single Man directed by Tom Ford. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your pods. Come chat to us over on Twitter - @TornStubsPod

07-04
36:02

The NeverEnding Story

Robert and Josh hide in the school attic to watch The NeverEnding Story (1984), directed by Wolfgang Petersen. If you love 1980s sci-fi and fantasy, check out Josh's new book The Shadow Glass, published by Titan Books and available now in all good book stores (even the ones with a grumpy owner like Mr Coreander). Give us a new name by yelling it into the rain over on Twitter @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

05-02
39:15

Masters Of The Universe

Robert and Josh have the powerrrrrrr to watch Masters of the Universe (1987), directed by Gary Goddard. Be sure to grab your copy of Josh's new book The Shadow Glass, published by Titan Books and available now in all good book stores (just don't try stores like Charlie's, he only sells guitars and cosmic keys). Give us a moo on Twitter @TornStubsPod. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

04-25
40:15

The Goonies

Torn Stubs never says die! Robert and Joshua go hunting for buried treasure and then watch The Goonies (1985), directed by Richard Donner. And y'know what else is treasure? Josh's new book, The Shadow Glass, released by Titan Books. Grab your copy from any good book store now. Shout "Hey you guuuuuuys!" at us over on Twitter @TornStubsPod, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode — plus drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

04-18
39:14

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Robert and Joshua head to Toon Town to watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) directed by Robert Zemeckis. Smile, darn ya smile over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

04-11
46:07

Conan The Barbarian

Robert and Josh take their revenge by watching Conan the Barbarian (1982), directed by John Milius. Be sure to grab your copy of Josh's new book The Shadow Glass released by Titan Books, out now in all book stores. Show us your strength on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

04-04
38:21

Willow

Robert and Josh prove they are great by watching Willow (1988), directed by Ron Howard. And y'know what else is great? Josh's new book, The Shadow Glass, released by Titan Books. Grab your copy from any book store now. Tell us mad(martigan) things over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

03-28
38:21

Labyrinth

You remind me of the pod. What pod? The pod with the power! We celebrate the launch of Josh's brand new book The Shadow Glass (published by @TitanBooks) by doing a magic dance and watching Labyrinth, directed by Jim Henson. Tell us how to reorder time and turn the world upside down over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and drop us a 5-star rating if you've enjoyed the show!

03-22
01:03:13

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Do or do not listen to this pod. There is no try. For this season we're looking at the 1980s Sci-Fi and Fantasy films that have inspired Josh to write his new book, The Shadow Glass. We travel to the Dagobah system and enjoy Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, directed by Irvin Kershner Send us messages from the future over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

03-15
01:04:00

The Terminator

Just like Arnold, we are back! For this season we're looking at the 1980s Sci-Fi and Fantasy films that have inspired Josh to write his new book, The shadow Glass. First up is this amazing time travel 'n' androids classic The Terminator, directed by James Cameron. Send us messages from the future over on Twitter @TornStubsPod Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

03-08
59:04

Saint Maud

Robert and Joshua wrap up this series on 21st Century Horror with their own personal final girl, Saint Maud directed by Rose Glass.

11-11
37:27

Get Out

Robert and Joshua get in to chat about Get Out directed by Jordan Peele. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Buy us a cup of tea over at @TornStubsPod.

11-04
46:15

Fear Street Trilogy

Robert and Joshua head to The Shadyside Mall to delve into the Fear Street Trilogy (1994, 1978, 1666) directed by Leigh Janiak. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Dial up that AOL internet and send us some instant messages on Twitter @TornStubsPod

10-27
01:21:02

The Babadook

Robert and Joshua take heed of what they've watched and know they can't get rid of The Babadook-dook-dook directed by Jennifer Kent. Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. If it's in a word or if it's in a look, tweet us @TornStubsPod until our phones buzz off the hook.

10-20
44:49

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