This week the guys return after another long gap and discuss Tarantino's seminal 1994 crime thriller PULP FICTION starring Samuel L Jackson, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Uma Thurman and many many more.Having not discussed the work of Quentin Tarantino as of yet, Rob and Trev were torn between a selection of his films and so we put it to the vote over on the WN Movie Talk Podcast Facebook page, and the you guys voted for PULP FICTION!! Of course you did! The film that really catapulted Tarantino into the stratosphere and which also changed the shape of cinema for many years after, Pulp Fiction follows several characters through 3 entwining stories, stylishly filmed with a wicked soundtrack, shocking yet hilarious violence and witty dialogue throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This weeks movie is the horror classic THE EXORCIST a film that Robin had never seen, and one that Trev revisits from time to time. Based on the book by William Peter Blatty director William Friedkin's adaptation stars Linda Blaire as the possessed teenager Reagan, and Ellen Burstyn as her tortured mother forced to call the church in when medical science cant help. What a film to kick off the Christmas season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brothers Rob and Trev discuss a classic 1980's sci-fi action flick PREDATOR from 1987. Starring Arnie and Carl Weathers we join an elite team on a covert mission in the jungle, who before long realise that they are being hunted by an intelligent alien lifeform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A cult classic this week as Trev suggests 1971's macabre comedy drama Harold and Maude - a film that most film buffs revere yet most people haven't heard of... well, its about time you did. Harold (Bud Cort) a young man obsessed with death, who's favourite past times are recreating suicides and visiting funerals, meets Maude (Ruth Gordon), an eccentric elderly lady with a zest for life and the two spark a strange but eye opening relationship. Some fantastic direction by Hal Ashby and a terrific soundtrack from Cat Stevens, which sparks this weeks listeners question - what are some of the best movie soundtracks. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Due to an unfortunate childhood phobia, Trev has never got around to seeing this weeks movie, and as there is talk of a modern retelling in the pipeline, it looks like he has managed to get there just in time. Join brothers Rob and Trev as they discuss the hilarious low budget sci-fi comedy Time Bandits!When the bedroom of young Kevin (Craig Warnock) appears to be a portal through time and space, he is whipped onto an adventure with 6 unlikely and miniature space thieves led by Randal (David Rappaport), who have set out to steal priceless artefacts from history. Yet they are being pursued by an unearthly divine being (Ralph Richardson) as well as the personification of pure evil (David Warner). Directed by Terry Gilliam and with a star studded cast including Michael Palin, John Cleese, Ian Holm, Jim Broadbent, Shelly Duvall and Sean ConneryWatch Time Bandits here - https://amzn.to/3CGWh2K Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob and Trev are back for a hilarious banter and spoiler filled discussion of films - and this weeks main topic is the sci-fi fantasy adventure READY PLAYER ONE - directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the best selling book by Earnst Cline.Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) is a youngster who is king in the virtual world known as the Oasis, where its a race to find the keys hidden by its late creator James Halliday (Mark Rylance) to become the sole owner of this endless world and the endless wealth that it provides. We also discuss films we have watched, and answer some film related questions from our listenersWatch Ready Player One - https://amzn.to/3ryyooZ / https://amzn.to/3CwMWLTRead the Ready Player One- https://amzn.to/3fIbg4IRead Ready Player Two - https://amzn.to/3yhPLhoTry an Oculus Quest VR headset - https://amzn.to/3RQKjJD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This weeks long awaited return of the WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST was actually recorded about 2 months ago, and see's brothers Rob and Trev discussing the classic 2004 horror comedy from the British trio of Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright (Spaced) for the first film to feature in their Cornetto Trilogy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Starring Andrew Garfield and Vince Vaughn, this war movie biopic directed by Mel Gibson tells the incredible true story of Desmond Doss, an conscientious objector turned wartime hero. But can Gibson handle a job like this?We also discuss other warfilms that you lovely listeners suggested.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An interesting choice of film this week, as Robin selects Spike Jonze romantic sci-fi comedy her, starring Joaquin Pheonix, Amy Adams, Chris Pratt and the voice of Scarlett Johannsson telling the story of a lonely man in the not so distant future, who begins a relationship with an operating system. Want to get in touch, then please contact us via email at wnmovietalk@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A little later than planned and after a bit of a technical disaster we have managed to salvage quite a decent episode out of our STAR WARS DISCUSSION. To celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast we thought we could allow ourselves the pleasure of discussing one of our most favourite and also disappointing series of films - the Star Wars Franchise. In this episode we rank the films as based on our own sensibilities, and discuss why we love star wars, and also why we hate star wars.Lucasfilm or Disney? CGI or Practical Effects? Luke, Anakin or Rey? Let us know on facebook which side of the debate you fall. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This weeks podcast takes the brothers back to the late 1920's and the time of great change in the early days of cinema - its out with the old and in with the new with this modern silent movie, as Silent movie star George Valentine struggles to come to terms with the rise of 'the talkie'! Its a good fun movie that we may have missed if it wasn't for this podcast. Join us in this hilarious episode, although we do apologise for the technical hiccup part way through! Trev's also been to watch THE BATMAN and gives us his first impressions of this latest incarnation of the Dark Knight! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1977 was a great year for science fiction movies. Not only did it see the arrival of George Lucas's Star Wars, but months later, his close friend Steven Spielberg delivered his epic sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind, starring Richard Dreyfuss.Roy Neary (Dreyfuss) witnesses a UFO, and it leaves an impression on him that threatens to send him into madness. Meanwhile government agents led by Lacombe (François Truffaut) are also tracking these visitors, and preparing for an awe inspiring showdown at the iconic Devils Tower! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MArtin Scorsese's violent period drama Gangs of New York gets discussed this week, and tells the story of the early days of New York, and the gangs of the five points.Starring Daniel Day Lewis as Bill The Butcher and Leonardo DiCaprio as young Amsterdam, a vagrant youngster seeking revenge for his fathers death.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A classic rise and fall this week, as Trev and Rob discuss Brian De Palma's SCARFACE, starring Al Pacino as Cuban immigrant Tony Montana, one of the many criminals deported from Fidel Castro's Cuba to find their feet on the shores of Miami Florida, who see's opportunity in the cocaine trade.Starring Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio From a script by Oliver Stone (which was based on the 1932 film of the same name starring Paul Muni written by Ben Hecht, produced by Howard Hughes and directed by Howard Hawkes, which was based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Armitage Trail, which was based on the notorious criminal of the same name - Al Capone!) this 80's cult classic has become the epitome of capitalist greed and a coveted favourite by the hip-hop culture.Watch Scarface 1983 here - https://amzn.to/3h6mvBy Watch Scarface 1932 here - https://amzn.to/3h5eoozSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Within days of each other, Trev and Rob both managed to get the dreaded Covid - in completely seperate incidents too. The one good thing to come of the isolation, was the opportunity to watch stuff! And in this extra episode of WN Movie Talk Podcast, we discuss the various films and TV shows that we sat through as a means of passing the time. From classic westerns to Tarantino films, 80's comedies to Harry Potter spin off franchise Fantastic Beasts, sitcoms and mini series. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A listeners recommendation this week, as Trev and Rob discuss classic Western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the titular roles as the moralistic thieves from the old west, pursued into hiding in Bolivia.Written by William Goldman, with lavish cinematography from Conrad Hall, and directed by George Roy Hill, this movie has gone down in history as one of the most influential and respected movies of all time, and Trev had never seen it before! Come listen as we discuss our thoughts, and some facts and trivia along the way! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Its two for the price of one today, as Rob and Trev discuss both cinematic incarnations of The Ladykillers. First an absolute classic, the Ealing Studios comedy from the 1950's, then for its modern remake by the talented Coen Brothers, but how do they compare. The Ladykillers (1955) - https://amzn.to/3KTSMZUA gang of criminals posing as a string quartet rent a room from a little old lady to plot a heist, but have to reconsider her role as their plans unravel.Starring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Katie Johnston, Hebert Lom, Cesil Parker and Danny GreenThe Ladykillers (2004) - https://amzn.to/3GdUvpwA gang of hapless criminals posing as a string quartet rent a basement off of gospel loving old lady as they plot an elaborate robbery. Starring Tom Hanks, JK Simmons, Irma P. Hall and Marlon WayansSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mr Body has been murdered, and there are six colourful suspects. Was it Colonel Mustard in the Lounge with the Lead Pipe? Was it Ms Scarlet in the Dining Room with the rope? Or was it Professor Plum in the Kitchen with the revolver? Who knows? Who cares? A rip-roaring chaotic laugh fest in this weeks podcast, as 1985's Clue, based on teh Who-Dunnit board game gets the WN Movie Talk treatment... well, as long as the lads can stay on topic. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Classic 80's comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is the main topic of discussion this week. Directed by Muppeteer Frank Oz and Starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, this timeless movie of two conmen battling to con wealthy hieress (Gleanne Headly)Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is available to watch on Amazon Prime - https://amzn.to/3zUAqTASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brothers Robin and Trev are back to continue their discussion of the movies of 2021 that they managed to watch, some great, some OK and some are not very favourable at all. This week films such as The New Amazon Cinderella, Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary Get Back, Sandra Bullocks Unforgiveable, Edgar Wright's Last Night In Soho, James Wan's horror / action mashup Malignant, Mellissa McCarthy in Thunder Force, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Laurence in the satirical end of days comedy Don't Look Up, Ridley Scott's gossipy true crime story of House of Gucci, Wes Anderson's French Dispatch and many other films get a mention.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.