What's in the Box?

You want an interactive episode you’ve got one! Fire up your YouTubes, dig out your DVDs and watch along at home as we’re discussing select cuts from hot movies we love.  It’s our WITB editing special.  Tristan reveals a few trade secrets and Chris brings his A-game (and the most important cut in cinema history) for a topic he knows nothing about.  Editing nirvana this episode is brought to you by the following: Lawrence Of Arabia  Batman Begins 1h03m41s Layer Cake 00h33m00s The Killing Room 00:00:00 Game of Thrones S6E09 00h33m36s Pulp Fiction the end scene  Jump (cut) straight in! WINK

Your regular slice of podcast pie is packed with the following non-edible filling*:     -Rick and Morty. Chris and Tristan give their ‘opinion’.  -Star Trek: starring not Matt Damon.  -And an actual film made by actual filmmakers who understand art.    It’s episode 17 of What’s in the Box?!!!   *May contain nuts. (If spoilers were nuts.)

Your mission, should you choose to accept it (you will though won’t you), is to listen to this podcast which includes: * Mission Impossible: Fallout of the cinema and tell your friends how good it is * Tristan rewatches the X-Files FROM THE BEGINNING * Secret Cinema: Baz L’s R&J  * And two Landos. Two. Landos.  This message will absolutely not self destruct. How would they even happen? It’s impossible.

The podcast returns for a summer spectacular! Deadpool 2, Jurassic World: The Lost World Kingdom, The Han Solo film you didn't ask for... ...are all blissfully ignored this week as Tristan and Chris chat themselves into a Fincher/Nolan face off!   Anyone excited for Tim Burton's remake of Dumbo?.........................................................................................................................................................................................anyone?

Episode 14, Secret Cinema: Blade Runner and Netflix's-Jachie-Chan's-The Foreigner.   Chris talks about Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, and more Blade Runner (IRL) and sees things you people wouldn't believe during Secret Cinema.   Also in this episode Tristan talks about Jackie Chan's 'The Foreigner' and Chris impresses the world with his (nailed-on) Pierce Brosnan impression.   Places more f'cked up than the planet Mongo from Flash Gordon:   * The event horizon of a black hole * Paul WS Anderson's vision of hell from the film Event Horizon * That bit a Labyrinth when we realise David Bowie's part of a giant Escher painting and his codpiece starts glowing and flies towards the audience and EVERYONE'S FACES MELT   Twitter: https://twitter.com/boxfreshfilms Facey B: https://www.facebook.com/boxfreshfilms/ Insta: @boxfreshfilms   Write us a stunning review on iTunes and WIN WIN WIN some DVDs and BLU RAYS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-in-the-box/id1334377260?mt=2

Episode 13 The Avengers Infinity War! 10 years and 64 films later it all comes down to this...two-part cliffhanger to be concluded in 2019.   Tristan and Chris are joined by old pal James, the biggest Marvel fan -and also the biggest human being- they could find to talk spoilers, spoilers and more spoilers.  If you like the show you can write us a review on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-in-the-box/id1334377260?mt=2 Follow us on Twitter @boxfreshfilms Follow James and AIMMIA on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aimmiamotivation

The Ritual and the film everyone’s talking about: A Quiet Place. It’s a WITB horror spectacular! Tristan and Chris go camping in a witch and monster filled nightmare wasteland. With hilarious consequences.  Most of the above was a metaphor.  Did you know they’re making a new MASK film? No not that Mask.  Win films from Chris’ collection because he’s moving House: @boxfreshfilms on Twitter now!

From the people who brought you Steven Spielberg. Comes a film so leaden with Spielberg references it barely has time to tell a coherent story.  It’s the film Steven Spielberg didn’t want anyone else to direct.  This week Tristan and Chris discuss Ready Player One and have a full blown disagreement which threatens to destroy the very fabric of podcast-land forever.  Will these once great mates settle their differences or is their friendship doomed like the planet Doom from this film which doesn’t feature anyone from the actual game Doom? Got opinions of your own? Share them with the guys on Twitter or leave us a review on iTunes to win a DVD/Blu ray of Tri and Chris’ choosing.

Annihilation.  Tristan and Chris are intelligent people making intelligent decisions. Unlike the cast of Alex Garland’s latest box office hit.  Also this episode: Our top films to watch on a Sunday/when you’re hungover just like on a Sunday.  On a scale of Deuce Bigalow to 12 Angry Men this episode is a solid Goodfellas.  Competition!!! Listen to the episode for details of how you can win a Blu-Ray or DVD (remember either of them?) from Chris’ personal collection.    Subscribe today on iTunes and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @boxfreshfilms.

News! News! News!   Zowie Bowie’s Mute gets a bashing.  Keven Smith lives! Netflix needs a win.    Also discussed this episode:   * Mindhunter reviewed! * Veronica reviewed! * The Unabomber referenced!   Say, does anyone want a chocolate covered pretzel?

Black Panther Who doesn’t love a great villain? Tristan and Chris discuss Marvel’s latest and villainy in general (specific to films- not IRL).    What makes a great villain? Where does Eric Killmonger rank among other nefarious Erics (Magneto)? Wait a minute, wasn’t the bad guy in Cliffhanger also called Eric? To be continued...”

Did that get your attention?  Then you’ll love our James Cameron director special.    Let’s hit up a synopsis:  - Michael Biehn can’t shout  - True Lies vs Back to The Future WHAT??!!  - Titanic vs Southampton high street HUHH??!!  - Tristan vs Aliens (for real)  - Chris vs an IMAX screening of James Cameron’s Ghosts of the Abyss starring Bill Paxton (RIP)  dubbed in Catalan and subtitled in Spanish in 3-D.  - At no point do we talk about Avatar 2, 3, 4, or 5 in this episode.  - Well, maybe Avatar 2.  - Like, subscribe, share   Making the Abyss https://youtu.be/wGwhMHNmPpA   Book StarWars Secrets Of The Empire https://uk.westfield.com/london/entertainment/events/star-wars-secrets-of-the-empire-a-hyper-reality-experience/45922

The Last Jedi super-special-spoiler episode.  Think you’ve heard all there is to hear about this film? Think again.  It’s WITB: episode 6.  Background: due to popular demand, a new ‘Star Wars’ film was made and the studio that made it clubbed together enough money to get it released in cinemas (!) and advertise it globally.  The guys’ love of Star Wars knows no equal so what will they make of this controversial new chapter?  If you don’t listen to this podcast immediately Rian Johnson will come round your house and ruin your childhood. Or WILL HE? You know that bit where Kylo Ren force-chats to Daisy Ridley with his top off? What’s that all about then?

John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ vs Joel Schumacher’s hand crafted plastic bat nippl- I mean ‘Tigerland’.  Tristan has never watched EFNY and the question on all our lips is: does a 36 year old cult classic stand up to scrutiny today? Find out on this week’s show.  Will Trist(r)a(m)n joins for a second week to bring balance to the force and we discuss the often overlooked ‘Tigerland’ starring Colin Farrell out of Daredevil. He’s surprisingly watchable. WHO WILL WIN? Will Tristan join the legion of Snake Plisken fans or will a modest budget and dated haircuts put him off cult 80’s action flicks forever? Start listening immediately.

Will Tristram. WILL. TRISTRAM. William Tris- Why is Will’s surname exactly the same as Tristan’s first name? We avoid this question altogether and welcome Will to the show this week to help us understand which movie presidents are worth discussing at length.  Yes, we mention Independence Day.  Also: biggest movie disappointments and the birth of a challenge between Chris and Tri.  Will Tristram will make you a goddamn sexual tyrannosaurus. Just like him.  Questions?

You want bullet points? YOU CAN'T HANDLE BULLET POINTS. • The death of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. In a way • Thor 3: Chris hates it, Tristan loves it. SEE, THAT’S DRAMA • Tristan continues to refer to Avengers: Infinity War as Avengers Infinity Wars • Ant-Man: a note perfect segue from New Marvel to Marvel from a few years ago. All Chris sees is the gulf left by Edgar Wright’s absence and Tristan chats New Mutants • Bonus content!: Tristan’s antics irritate the other surgeons AKA he discovers M.A.S.H Films discussed: • The Mummy (1999) • Star Wars (episode naaaahhhh) • Rick & Morty: Tristan’s in deep • The Incredible Hulk (TV show) • The Fisher King • Some more Thors • Some more Marvels • Avengers: Infinity Wars • Deadpool • Anchorman • The Fly (1986) • Highlander

Star Wars bonanza special!!! We get Star Wars out the way early on in the series because Tristan loves Star Wars more than his future first born child. Also this episode: Rian Johnson gets a mention as does his feature debut Brick and his affinity for a decent tracking shot (spoilers) Rogue One: Porkins Strikes Back Fan fiction and why it has no place in mainstream cinema Invisible shields! Bonus content: Chris flat out admits he’s always viewed Tristan as sexy Leia which kills the podcast stone dead and breaks the internet. We also discuss Ron Howard and Chris ruins the intro. Films discussed this episode: Jurassic World Batman: dead end Star Trek Solo,The Han Solo Story, by Han Solo Rogue one The Phantom meh Rick McCallum The worst shot in the history of Star Wars Genuine Class The Yoda movie Tristan’s Kermit impression breaks the internet The Last Jedi Force Awakens James Bond: Spectre The Lego Movie Question of the month: What does Ron Howard have to do to get binned off the Han Solo, solo movie? Disclaimer: The Bowsers castle joke belongs to Emma Hare. She made it. Chris stole it. Let’s all move on.

When is a sequel a prequel? Is a soft reboot a sequel? What the hell is the Godfather part 2? Tristan & Chris tackle these questions head on and arrive at some conclusions. Or do they?... Tristan also reminds Chris that Chris’s favourite sequel is Spider-Man 2. Which Chris had forgotten. As sequels go, episode 2 was probably better than this one. Police Academy films not discussed this week: * Police Academy * Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment * Police Academy 3: Back in Training * Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (remember that one?) * Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach * Police Academy 6: City Under Siege * Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow