Introducing Bring Your Own Blockbuster, the podcast that takes you on a trip down memory lane with your hosts, Ben Haines and Jack Hussey. Each week, they bring...
Is Snow White Creatively Broke or Too Woke? Plus Severance finale!
Welcome back to BYOB everybody - lovely to have you along for the ride. If it's your first time welcome - if it's your 110th - you're wonderful and we're forever in your debt. Now then - what to watch this weekend?Well let's start with Snow White - the big question we've got to get into is, whether this film's poor performance has been because of the backlash from certain fans, commentators and sections of the media. There's been a lot of chat around the film and in truth it's taken a bit of a kicking - but does it deserve the criticism and should you go and see it this weekend?Elsewhere Novocaine has just come out at the cinema and is worth a look if you want something a little bit lighter! Full review of that bad boy in the pod as well with lots of love for Jack Quaid who is on a real hot streak.Plus what to watch this weekend on the small screen. Well for those of a Severance persuasion who haven't watched the Finale make sure to get that done - warning there's a few spoilers in here whilst we talk about the final episode of season 2. White Lotus is also coming to an end within season three - lots to chat about there in particular whether they have taken things too far this time. Then finally if you're in the mood to stay in and watch a nice film at home this weekend we've got reminders of why The Outrun and The Sound of Music are just absolutely world class!If you are still reading - stop now and go leave us a 5 star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are 'The Addams Family' more 'normal' than we think?
This week we welcome back friend of the pod, writer, creator all round wonderful man James Hamilton to get stuck into The Addams Family. Before we get into the joy of this macabre masterpiece James very kindly talks us through his writing process and a little of why the comedic horror genre has always fascinated him and the role the Addams family played in his understanding of how comedy can beautifully interact with discussions around mortality, the surreal and the supernatural.We have a great discussion about what is really at the heart of the film - why is it that a family that seems to be so at odds with the world around them actually manage to have such a tender and loving relationship with one another. What are the key markers of a truly beautiful family unit? And what is the key message at the heart of the film?There's also time to get stuck into the gothic aesthetic as well as the cultural significance that the Addams Family had now spawning new series like Wednesday.If you'd like to check out more of James' work have a peek at his brilliant series 'Murder for Dummies' on the Casual Violence YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CasualViolence - thanks so much for joining us James! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This weekend: Binge Adolescence at home or See Black Bag at the Cinema?
Adolescence has taken Netflix by storm - becoming one of the most watched shows in its first week ever published on the platform. But what is really at the heart of the series? It's striking a chord with so many people, across every age group and raising incredibly difficult conversations - but what are the discussion that we need to have off the back of the series? Ben and Jack break it all down!Plus on the menu this week:We're putting the filmography of Jason Statham on the stand to see if it can withstand a forensic examining.Review of the excellent Black BagPlus a reminder of a beauty from a year ago turning up on streaming services!If you haven't already subscribed do please get stuck in and leave us a 5 star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Has Disney Damaged Star Wars beyond repair?
*Cue the John Williams music, let's do this one last time as we come to the end of Star Wars season! It's been a wonderful few weeks but it's time to ask the toughest question of all... Has Disney damaged something that was once the most beautifully pure creative IP and taken the heart out of it. With this in mind we try to cut to the heart of what the Star Wars films are all about? What is the light side and is it really that different from the dark side - or are there just shades of grey. We have a good old rummage around the character of Han Solo and look at how Harrison Ford has become such an enormous part of cinema culture.To finish up we take a look at some of the greatest trilogies of all time to see where Star Wars Ranks.Chapters and timestamps for those that want them:01:43 How Star Wars edged us02:00 What is this Film Best known for?05:27 What are the biggest Contentions in Star Wars Return of the Jedi16:51 How does childhood play a role in the way we remember Star Wars18:00 Was the Death Star a bit meh20:00 Han Solo's Character Arc24:28The Nature of Good and Evil31:00 Identity and Legacy in Star Wars33:00 Is Harrison Ford the big winner of the Star Wars Trilogy38:00 The Impact of Star Wars on Cinema44:00 How Star Wars fell off..51:00 The Impact of Directorial Changes58:00 The Mandalorian and the Return of Legacy Characters1:01:00Diversity in Storytelling vs. Compelling Narratives1:02:00 Comparing Star Wars to Other Iconic Trilogies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Should you see Mickey 17, The Last Showgirl or Marching Powder this weekend?
Loads of fantastic films in the cinema this weekend but what should you go and see? Well don't worry Ben and Jack have got you covered with reviews of the Last Showgirl, Mickey 17 and Marching Powder all on the agenda for today. We've popped chapters beneath so that you can get stuck in nice and easily if you're looking for a specific review. On top of this we have a quick chat about the films that should have won Best Picture at the Oscars but were overlooked for something more in fashion at the time and we also discuss the joy of British Sitcom's!Chapters for those who want them!00:00 Awkward Beginnings, Yoda Impressions and big relationship red flags.03:00 Cultural Reflections on Comedy - Inbetweeners05:57 The Enduring Impact of The Sopranos09:07 Why do the OSCARS get the Best Picture wrong?!12:03 Exploring Mickey 17 and its Themes29:24 Marching Powder Review and a look at Identity and Originality35:51 Political Undertones in British Films47:10 The Last Showgirl - A must see without being umissable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing Bring Your Own Blockbuster, the podcast that takes you on a trip down memory lane with your hosts, Ben Haines and Jack Hussey. Each week, they bring a beloved classic film from yesteryear to the forefront of your mind and analyse it from top to bottom, bringing their own unique perspectives and insights to the table.As film buffs, Ben and Jack have an encyclopaedic knowledge of cinema, and they're not afraid to ask the tough questions about a movie's relevance in today's world. They're joined occasionally by special guests, who share their own opinions and experiences, and importantly, bring their own blockbuster, adding a fresh perspective to the discussion.BYOB is a celebration of cinema's past, a chance to revisit the movies that shaped our childhoods and continue to influence our lives today. So grab the popcorn, settle in, and join Ben and Jack as they take you on a journey through some of the greatest films of all time on BYOB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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