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A podcast about films. Join Callum and Adam as we attempt to to discern what it is film viewers (and us) like about different films, why some films endure and straight up chat about two different films each week.
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Send us a text In a fascinating episode the lads tackle one of the best loved (by directors) films of them all. The red shoes. Expect discussions about colour, ballet and art.
Send us a text With the upcoming release of Shrek 5 we head back to 2001 to see where the DreamWorks behemoth began.
Send us a text Join us for our (belated) Academy Award Special. We talk through all the nominated film and how much we like them.
Send us a text We get into Ridley Scott's latest swords and sandals flick as well as talk about the success of the previous - as well as the enduring appeal of Denzel Washington.
Send us a text We talk about the certified cult classic Galaxy Quest and get stuck into Star Trek, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman!
Send us a text This week we tackle the RomCom genre with a specific look at the 2011 film: Crazy, Stupid, Love. We ask is Ryan Gosling the best actor of the 21st century? Just how good is Steve Carrel? and What pitfalls does a good RomCom avoid?
Send us a text We take a look at Todd Phillips' musical follow up to the Joker and a discuss why it is so bad, whether Lady Gaga is a credible actor and whether or not comic book movies can work.
Send us a text This week we discuss Michael Bay's greatest film and discuss how he manages to build tension and his legacy as a filmmaker. We also delve into mysteries of Jerry Bruckheimer and the enigmatic Nicolas Cage.
Send us a text We talk about the classic 1960s crime thriller in this latest episode. We also get into the meaty topic of is it truly possible to be original in modern cinema?
Send us a text We discuss Trap M Night Shyamalan's latest directorial outing. We also discuss his work more broadly and his legacy as a filmmaker.
Send us a text This week we take a look at the 2001 Agatha Christie-esque whodunnit, Gosford Park with its star studded cast.
Send us a text We take a look back at James Cameron's sequel to alien in anticipation of the upcoming Alien: Romulus.
Send us a text We take a look at the latest Film 4 comedy Wicked Little Letters. We also have a chat about watching films on television and the modern paralysis of choice.
Send us a text This time of year seems to come around so quickly. We jump right into this round of Academy Awards. We talk about each film in turn as well as cover some honourable picks.
Send us a text We continue are delve into current releases as we discuss the terrible Saltburn and magnificent Napoleon.
Send us a text Adam and Callum tackle Martin Scorsese's latest flick as well as a brief discussion of Past Lives in the recap.
Send us a text Here it is, 5 months late the Fry your Greens Barbenheimer episode is up and available to all. Join Adam and Callum as they talk through the most hyped cinema event of the decade. We hop into Barbie and Oppenheimer in full. We also have an extended chat about how much responsibility filmmakers of "biopics" have in telling historical truths.
Send us a text We dive into Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City. We also have a wider chat about Anderson as a film maker.
Send us a text With the recent release of the new season of Black Mirror, we take a look back at the Black Mirror choose your own adventure movie Bandersnatch. We talk about the potential of this method of film making, streaming as well as what makes a film a film. In addition we chat about Batman and Joyland.
Send us a text In this episode we discuss God's Creatures (2023) by Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer. We also touch on our experience at the BFI Southbank. In the recap we briefly discuss Touch of Evil, In the Loop, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Three Identical Strangers.
Send us a text It is that time of year and the boys delve into this years academy awards. We chat about all the best picture nominations and take a whistle stop tour through the acting nominations. We finish up with our top 5 films of 2022.
Send us a text This week we delve into the world of magic. We watched Derek DelGaudio's In and of Itself (2020 & Directed by Frank Oz) and Christopher Nolan's the Prestige (2006). We talk all things magic and magicians and our response to it as well as how it tricks the audience and blows our mind. We also delve deep into Christopher Nolan's method of filmmaking.
Send us a text This week we are talking murder mystery. We have watched Murder on the Orient Express (1974) and Glass Onion (2022). We talk about the enduring popularity of the genre as well as diving into the discourse around Glass Onion and its catastrophic release. Also join us for our regular film chat as we chat about Avatar: The Shape of Water and Good Luck to you Leo Grande in the recap.
Send us a text It is Christmas at Fry your Greens and so we are taking a delve into two classic holiday RomComs. The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and Love Actually (2003). Listen to Callum pine over James Stewart and Adam's poor attempt at impersonating Hugh Grant.
Send us a text Can a film truly be anti-war? That's a question we try to answer in this episode as we discuss All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) and Stanley Kubrick's classic war film Paths of Glory (1957) We chat about the prevalence of war films claiming to be anti-war and also launch a brand new quiz show - is it an anti-war film or not? (We are still working on the name). All this plus our usual round up of what we have been watching.
Send us a text In this weeks episode we resist pairing Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) with the Shape of Water and instead we talk about the brilliant Forbidden Planet (1956). It gives us a chance to talk about 1950s cinema, special effects and early sci-fi. Tune in!
Send us a text We talk about the latest Martin McDonagh picture, Banshees of Inisherin.
Send us a text In this week we travel to East Asia as we watch Cure (1997) and the Wailing (2016). If you enjoy Callum's opinions you will enjoy this episode.
Send us a text In a podcast first, Adam and Callum finally talk about a film the day of its release (even if our release schedule doesn't suggest that). We are talking about Olivia Wildes new film Don't Worry Darling. We share our thoughts on the film and its performances (we do talk about Harry Styles briefly). This episode also marks a welcome return to Indian cinema as we are talking RRR. If you haven't listened to our previous Indian Cinema episode here it is (https://fryyourgreens...
Send us a text This week we are discussing two action films that are giants in the genre - Robocop (1987) and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). It is a return to a podcast favourite director in Paul Verhoeven and an Adam favourite director in George Miller. We take a dive into what makes both of these films so great and what makes them both so genre defining.
Send us a text In this episode, Adam and Callum have been to watch Brian and Charles so we discuss that and how it fits into british cinema. We also delve into discussion of the Batman and Elvis and some other films.
Send us a text Here is part 2 of our discussion of Massive's poll of the 100 greatest British films of the 21st century. In this episode we discuss Calvary, Dead Man's Shoes and Four Lions. Link to the list: https://www.massive-cinema.com/storyboard/best-british-film-21st-century-poll-results Link to part 1: https://fryyourgreens.buzzsprout.com/1429063/10777420-the-massive-list-part-1 Link to a letterboxd version of the list: https://boxd.it/ht9ac
Send us a text In this episode, Adam and Callum discuss The Daniels quirky blockbuster Everything Everywhere All At Once and get angry at the state of modern cinema in the process.
Send us a text The first of a two parter! Callum and Adam have perused Massive's poll of the top 100 British films of the 21st century and chosen their favourites to discuss. First up its Adam, join us as we discuss his three picks: In Bruges, 24 Hour Party People and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Send us a text In this episode we chat about Robert Eggers' new motion picture, The Northman. We get into our thoughts about the film, things we noticed and we discuss some of the discourse surrounding it.
Send us a text In this episode we take a dive into the brilliant world of Romanian New Wave Cinema. 2002's Filantropica and 2006's 12:08 East of Bucharest. We chat all about these two brilliant films and why we as film watchers shouldn't be deterred by foreign films.
Send us a text In a special episode of Fry your Greens, we chat with Ryan Andrew Hooper, director of the Toll. We chat about his feature film, his start in the film industry and some of his favourite films. Ryan has some very interesting stories and really helps us dive deep into his film, the industry and the film making process. Definitely not one to miss!
Send us a text It's erotic thrillers week and instead of watching two films that made the genre what it is, we are watching one that broke the genre and one that subverts it. Should be interesting.
Send us a text It's an action packed week at Fry your Greens as we take on two giants of the martial arts film genre. Fist of Fury (1972) and the Raid (2011). Join us as we talk about these two films, the genre more widely and why some people find it such good cinema (and why Callum does not).
Send us a text After last week's trip into psychological horror, this week we take a walk into the world of witches - or at least the rather less glamorous world of accusing people of witchcraft. Its 1996's The Crucible and 2017's I am not a Witch.
Send us a text We are back to horror this week as we discuss 1968's Rosemary's Baby and 2019's Saint Maud. Join us for our thoughts.
Send us a text In this episode of Fry your Greens we have a chat about the upcoming Academy Awards. Callum and Adam discuss each of the nominated films, offer some opinions, and talk about likely winners in each major category. We finish up with a quick chat about our favourite films of the year.
Send us a text We've been to the cinema! In this heavily delayed episode, we talk about to films everyone was talking several months ago. Listen to Callum dote on Dune and Adam dote on Diana Rigg.
Send us a text In this swashbuckling episode of your favourite film podcaaarrrst we take on two pirate movies; 1950's Treasure Island and 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean. We talk about these two films and Mr Green may start moaning about Disney again.
Send us a text In this weeks episode, we dive into the one of the biggest topics in modern movies - the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tune in to here our takes on what these films are doing to cinema and indeed, society.
Send us a text In this exciting episode of Fry your Greens, the boys take on blockbusters directed by big name directors featuring monsters or in other words, an excuse to talk about Jurassic Park. Stay tuned for two grown men delighting over a dinosaur movie and then arguing about a monster vs robots movie.
Send us a text We spend an hour talking about the latest Bo Burnham special, Inside. Between the two of us there was love and there was hate. Join us for shocking opinions and some pretty bad attempts at explaining the concept of "American comedy."
Send us a text Join us for a Fry your Green's Special! This week we take on the gargantuan task of creating a draft of what we consider to be the top 10 greatest films of the Pixar catalogue. Between the two of us there are hot takes galore as we get into what makes these films so universally enjoyed. Its a long one so strap in.
Send us a text In this weeks sci-fi centred episode we look forward to an age of androids and utiopias by looking back at 1928's Metropolis and 2004's I, Robot. Fritz Langs Metropolis marks a special point in our little podcast as it is the oldest film we have and probably ever will look at (conversely I, Robot may be one of the worst films). Join us for some exciting takes on the age of silent cinema, the Hollywood blockbuster and general chat about sci-fi.
Send us a text In an Fry your Greens special, we discuss the exciting experience that is going to the cinema. Join us as we talk the best type of seating, the best pick n mix sweet and whether or not popcorn belongs in the modern cinema.
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