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| 182. The Substance (2024) | 02 Mar 2025 | 01:04:21 | |
Oscar hype is upon us and the boys are reviewing a movie which Tommy has been excited about for some time. Coming at you with strong Hitchcock and Lynch-ian vibes, The Substance is definitely not a dull movie! Check out Podcast Assembles take. **************************** Time Codes:
Main Topic: Cronenberg-ian horror, meets a hyper-realistic Hollywood, where it is somehow possible that in a movie of boy horror and psychological trauma, the most distressing part is Dennis Quaid eating prawns.. Is "The Substance" in your Oscar nods for they year? Can you get through the movie in one sitting? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #thesubstance #demimoore #MargaretQualley #oscars #moviepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 181. Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Ft. Regs of The Film Addicts podcast | 17 Feb 2025 | 01:33:16 | |
Marvel is back in 2025 with Captain America and the world in turmoil, and who else could unravel the nonsensical rewrites than Tommy and Gresident of the Pod Regs of The Film Addicts podcast?! (brought to you Birdseye Fish Fingers and Hydralite, the new and slimmer Reich) **************************** Time Codes: Intro 0:20 What Have You Been Up To? 8:48 MAIN TOPIC: Captain America Brave New World 28:53 Stupid Plot Summary 29:36 Cast & Crew 30:52 The Many Many Reshoots 34:06 Characters and Actors 53:28 Tones & Themes 1:01:44 3 Best & 3 Worst 1:03:28 Critical Reception 1:08:40 Review Guessing Game 1:09:45 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 1:12:06 ** SPOILERS START ** 1:14:15 ** SPOILERS END ** 1:25:56 Trivia True or False 1:25:57 Main Topic: Captain America: Brave New World is the latest installment of Anthony Mackie's Captain America, where we see the tail ends of The Eternals, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and more semi-influential, partially important Marvel films smashed together to wrap up all these plot lines that we're all conspiring about. Despite the obvious entendre, the film was fun and Tommy & Regs both enjoyed it. Though the clear recuts and rewrites affected the progression, with the likes of Harrison Ford, Liv Tyler and Anthony Mackie among a bunch of other great cast members, how could you go wrong?! Is "The Leader" storyline actually going anywhere? Will they ever truly deal with The Eternals cinematic failure? And do you think Sam Wilson needs PEDs just to compare to Chris Evans? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #anthonymackie #captainamerica #hulk #harrisonford #superheroes #marvel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 180. Moon (2009) | 09 Feb 2025 | 01:04:52 | |
Moon is a cult classic film built on a small budget, and seemed to set up most other space films in the genre - but Tommy & DL aren't convinced! Jump in to hear about Moon, Tommy's partner's thoughts on Heretic and DL's preparations for three weeks away... the night before! **************************** Time Codes: Intro 0:24 What's been happening? 2:36 What have you been up to? 7:06 MAIN TOPIC: Moon (2009) 24:40 Stupid Plot Summary 26:12 Cast & Crew 26:56 Plot 29:45 Wow, that was really good! 36:55 The Twist 38:33 Pacing 46:20 Practical Effects 48:42 Tones & Themes 54:17 3 Best & 3 Worst 55:27 Critical Reception 57:50 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 58:41 Trivia True or False 59:47 Wrap-Up 1:03:05 Main Topic: "Moon (2009)" is about solitude, commitment, introspection, and collecting moon rocks to sustain the Earth. Low stakes, right? Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a lone miner on the moon sending rocks back to Earth for fuel, support by the robot played by Kevin Spacey (😦). In this moody, moony sci-fi pic, you'll be riveted by the potential and absorbed in the ambience of the low-budget set from back in 2009. Is Sam Rockwell a secret talent? Were you convinced by Sam Bell's relaxed approach to a short timeline? And could you live on the Moon by yourself for three years? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #samrockwell #sambell #clones #moon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 179. Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 | 02 Feb 2025 | 01:06:25 | |
You're probably wondering what you need to watch this year. Don't worry, Tommy & DL have you covered this week with their best picks for movies coming out, with some honorable mentions. Avoid the gambles, and jump on the Podcast Assemble Itinerary for 2025! **************************** Time Codes: Intro0:22 What have you been up to?12:04 MAIN TOPIC: Most Anticipated 202529:45 DL #130:23 Tommy #135:43 DL #238:11 Tommy #239:38 DL #343:13 Tommy #346:34 DL #449:35 Tommy #450:34 DL #553:14.180 Tommy #555:45 Honorable Mentions59:07 TV & Video Games1:00:00 Wrap-Up1:04:21 **************************** Main Topic: You're taking a mystery tour this week, as Tommy and DL make their big predictions for the most anticipated movies to come out in 2025. Vampires, Superheroes, American History, Zombies... all features to help you avoid a gamble on the Kraven's and Venom: Last Dance's of 2024. What are your most anticipated movies of 2025? We wanna know! Contact us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #bestmovies #bestfilms #2025 #marvel #dc #bestdirector # Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 178. Nosferatu (2024) | 26 Jan 2025 | 01:08:52 | |
Tommy & DL are back BABY for 2025, and starting off with a modern masterpiece! "Nosferatu" (2024), as a new take on the classic Dracula story, brings a film style not seen for a long time. Dark tones, sexual subtext and great acting - you'll find out why its a good (yet oddly uncomfortable) time with Count Orlok-ula in this week's episode! **************************** Time Codes: Intro - 0:24 WHYBUT? - 8:56 Severance Chat - 18:01 MAIN TOPIC: Nosferatu (2024) - 28:22 Stupid Plot Summary - 29:10 Cast & Crew - 30:36 Plot - 31:23 Characters - 34:17 World-Building - 43:27 Tones & Themes - 51:28 3 Best & 3 Worst - 53:14 Critical Reception - 55:20 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 56:17 ** SPOILERS ** - 57:31 Trivia True or False - 1:03:46 Wrap-Up - 1:06:59 Main Topic: "Nosferatu (2024)" is a unique take on a classic folk tale about Dracula, but boy is it a horny one! With stellar performances and odd tonal shifts with the introduction of more characters, it becomes a wild journey executed very well! With a star-studded cast in Bill Skarsgard, Willem Dafoe, Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult, Tommy & DL marvel at the subtle sexual references, how the vampire couldn't be called "Count Chocula", and the spiffy Aaron Taylor-Johnson being the perfect patriarchal female subjugator! Are you sick of Twilight? Did you enjoy the dark tones of the setting? And did you hunger for a box of cereal after watching? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #nosferatu #johnnydepp #vampire #aarontaylorjohnson #willemdafoe #nicholashoult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 177. Podcast Assemble Awards for 2024 | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:58:16 | |
The big Podcast Assemble Awards are back again! Join Tommy & DL in this special Christmas Episode and hear them separate the wheat from the chaff in the TV & Movie Industry this year! *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:24 What have you been up to?7:41 MAIN TOPIC19:04 Razzie Award (Worst Film)20:27 Most Underappreciated23:07 Adam Driver Award25:14 Which Movie We Missed But Would See28:50 THAT came out THIS year?!31:14 Best Rebootuation35:06 Best TV Show36:52 Editor's Choice Mentions40:01 Worst Movie Premise40:28 Media We Wish to Remove From Life43:34 Movies Without Enough Mark Wahlberg44:44 Movie That Wanted a Sequel45:11 Best Show Cancelled by Streamers46:07 Worst Prediction for 202447:43 Best Movie of the Year48:30 Most Aquaman Movie of 201853:49 Wrap-Up56:54 Main Topic: Awards Season is back again, and Tommy & DL are looking at the best, worst and most average films and tv of this year to see where things landed! Feels like 2024 was a bit of an off-year, despite the absolute bangers that have been released. How many awards do you agree with? Did you have a favourite that was missed? And what category is a main feature of your own awards? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #awards #bestoftheyear #bestmovie #besttvshow # Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 176. Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim | 15 Dec 2024 | 01:12:29 | |
The lads take a detour into an animated feature this week! "The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" pushes Tommy and DL to get their anime reps in with a feature that challenges the conventional fantasy epic by emphasizing a Japanese style to a Western Audience. Oh... and a secret Gandalf appears! *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:24.520 What Have You Been Up To?10:12.192 MAIN TOPIC: War of the Rohirrim (2024)25:53.102 Stupid Plot Summary26:56.109 Cast & Crew29:02.050 Goofy IMDB Pic29:38.163 Plot32:16.454 Did it enhance the LOTR vibes?40:47.736 Animation44:59.851 World-Building48:23.490 Action51:59.953 Tones & Themes54:25.732 3 Best & 3 Worst54:50.049 Critical Reception57:37.953 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?59:18.379 ** SPOILERS START HERE **1:00:10.860 ** SPOILERS END HERE **1:06:52.114 Trivia True or False1:06:52.394 Wrapping Up1:09:19.919 Main Topic: LOTR War of the Rohirrim shows us a story from a paragraph in the annals and appendices of Tolkien's original work, but Tommy and DL seem to struggle with the animated nature of the work. With a little-known cast, but knowing Peter Jackson is at the helm, it had enough to get them through the door but whether it was an enjoyable experience or not seems to be a balancing act! Are you the rare breed of Anime-fan/LOTR Lore Nerd? Did the animated NZ landscape put you off the remainder? And do you have a book recommendation for DL? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #lotr #peterjackson #rohirrim #mirandaotto #helmhammerhand #helmsdeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 175. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | 08 Dec 2024 | 01:17:25 | |
Sam enjoys Frodo's faces, Aragorn gets a post-war glow-up, Legolas becomes The Riddler and Sauron gets a blinding - what more could you ask for? How about over an hour of Tommy and DL musing on the many endings of the final chapter in the LOTR trilogy? *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:23.842 What have you been up to?7:59.839 MAIN TOPIC: LOTR Return of the King18:47.319 Stupid Plot Summary21:22.394 Cast & Crew22:45.886 Plot24:50.293 Trump-Saruman32:26.248 Cinematography and World-Building36:19.292 Alternate Endings?41:28.192 CGI51:02.719 The Ending51:53.367 Tones & Themes1:00:45.301 3 Best & 3 Worst1:01:37.029 Critical Reception1:08:16.450 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:08:49.683 Trivia True or False1:09:13.252 Main Topic: The Return of the King is the action-packed conclusion of the LOTR film series from the early 2000s, and it doesn't disappoint! Described by Tommy as a seminal conclusion, and better than The Two Towers, the pair go back and forth on the good, the bad and the ugly (looking at you, Frodo!) as they close out one of their many and varied anthologies! Was the copy-paste CGI of the Rohirrim an issue for you? Who do you think should have earned the most money from the series? And where do you reckon Aragorn found Gondor's hair gel stores? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #ianmckellan #lordoftherings #karlurban #legolas #aragorn #gimli #theodenking #lotr #peterjackson #rohirrim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 174. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | 01 Dec 2024 | 01:07:58 | |
LOTR The Two Towers is lauded as everyone's favourite movie in the series, but does it hold up 20 years on? This week, Tommy and DL discuss the good, the bad and the wizardly of the classic series from the early 2000s. *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:31 What have you been up to?7:08 Red Rising Book 3 *SPOILERS START*11:07 Red Rising Book 3 *SPOILERS END*20:48 MAIN TOPIC: LOTR The Two Towers **FULL SPOILERS**21:03 Stupid Plot Summary23:33 Cast & Crew24:31 Everything just works29:16 CGI34:18 World-Building37:33 Performances38:58 Helm's Deep45:52 Wow, this is really GUD49:34 Tones & Themes53:33 3 Best & 3 Worst55:00 Critical Reception1:00:44 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:02:16 Trivia True or False1:03:04 Wrap-Up1:06:50 Main Topic: The Two Towers has the fellowship broken, following two pairs of hobbits and the man-elf-dwarf dream team on separate journeys to save Middle-Earth. The cast couldn't be stronger, and the effects more seamless than in this classic. We could write paragraphs here, but we'd prefer Tommy and DL do their thing to give this epic film justice! Did the action with the Balrog fight throw you off? Were you distracted by Aragorn's wet dream on a long walk? And did you know they were taking the hobbits to Isengard? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #ianmckellan #lordoftherings #karlurban #legolas #aragorn #gimli #eomer #eowyn #theodenking #twotowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 173. Gladiator II (2024) Ft. Regs of The Film Addicts podcast | 24 Nov 2024 | 01:18:04 | |
This week we have Tommy, DL AND Regs to chat about the unanticipated (and perhaps unwanted) sequel to Ridley Scott's classic Gladiator film, Gladiator II! Find out how enamoured, uncaring and disbelieving they are while mispronouncing Paul Mescal's name for the entire episode! You can find Regs at: The Film Addicts Podcast and The Stitch Up. *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:21.235 Englishisms6:22.096 What have you been up to?11:41.009 MAIN TOPIC: Gladiator II (2024) *NON SPOILERS*24:07.838 Stupid Plot Summary27:12.172 Cast & Crew30:10.099 Plot31:47.193 The Main Players40:09.369 Costumes and Sets51:25.383 Tones and Themes54:38.437 3 Best & 3 Worst55:20.872 Critical Reception1:01:54.757 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:03:22.156 ** SPOILERS START **1:05:12.217 ** SPOILERS END **1:12:54.067 Trivia True or False1:12:56.331 Wrapping Up1:16:35.188 Main Topic: Gladiator II sets itself up to be a better-than-before version of the original classic starring Russel Crowe, but instead the lads find themselves trying desperately to convince themselves that its worth the time and the money to come to the big screen. Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and a star-studded cast feature in Ridley Scott's next big project, and carry the Roman caravan to the end of the empire. Listen as the pronunciation of names, the justification fo entirely CGI animals and the duplicity of Denzel Washington is discussed by Tommy, DL and Regan as they try to figure out what it was all for. Did you figure out how these two films are related? Was the hero's journey worth the effort in this repeat of a classic? And did you enjoy Denzel strutting his way through Gladiator II? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #gladiator #paulmescal #denzelwashington #russelcrowe #ridleyscott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 172. The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Ft. Regs of The Film Addicts podcast | 16 Nov 2024 | 01:31:32 | |
This third installment of Chris Nolan's "Dark Knight" series wraps up Christian Bale's Batman, but this week Tommy and Regs (Film Addicts podcast) draw genitals and offensive jokes all over that wrapping to show their love for each other, and this amazing film that ranks highly in the Nolan Anthology. You can find Regs at: The Film Addicts Podcast and The Stitch Up. *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:24 What have you been up to?8:52 MAIN TOPIC: The Dark Knight Rises20:26 Stupid Plot Summary22:12 Cast & Crew23:29 Goofy IMDB Picture25:04 Plot27:46 A bit about Bane34:15 Wow, this is really GUD40:49 Setting58:44 The Ending1:04:09 Rankings of Nolan Films1:09:15 Tones & Themes1:12:25 3 Worst & 3 Best1:13:15 Criticval Reception1:21:54 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:22:57 Trivia True or False?1:24:19 Wrapping up1:28:08 Main Topic: This week, Regan is back with Tommy while DL is away on assignment, and they're talking about one of their favorites: "The Dark Knight Rises" as the third film in Nolan's Batman trilogy. Tom Hardy beefs up as Bane, Michael Caine is back as Alfred (aka Batman's conscience) alongside Morgan Freeman, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Gary Oldman and a host of other elite actors. They discuss the true terror of Bane as a character, and the cinematic splendor of a brilliant close-out of an excellent franchise that went out at its peak. Would you revisit Dark Knight Rises? How about 50 more times? And can you understand Bane when he talks? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #batman #christianbale #filmaddicts #michaelcaine #morganfreeman #garyoldman #jgl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 171. Gladiator (2000) | 10 Nov 2024 | 01:11:36 | |
Gladiator 2 is coming to cinemas.. and not the proposed Nick Cave version, (some would say fortunately). Join co-hosts Tommy and DL as we journey back to the year 2000 yo talk about how we got here. *********************** Time Codes:
Main Topic: This week we're discussing Ridley Scott's 'swords and sandals' epic, starring Russel Crowe and a Hanz Zimmer score as epic as the acting. But we really want to talk about, is David Hemmings’s eyebrows! This one is an absolute favourite. Make sure you rewatch it before the sequel hits screens! Are you excited for Gladiator 2? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Gladiator #Gladiator2 #RidleyScott #RusselCrowe #JoaquinPhoenix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 170. Venom: The Last Dance (2024).. thankfully | 03 Nov 2024 | 00:52:55 | |
The Sony Movie Universe of Spider-Man characters SOMEHOW is still going, as we jump into the latest in the franchise. Co-hosts Tommy and DL across the pond simply have to ask the question, why does this exist? *********************** Time Codes:
Main Topic: With Venom, the first Venom movie, making almost a billion dollars, it was inevitable the sequel's would come. And boy are the writers running low on ideas. Venom: The Last Dance (2024) caps off Tom Hardy's trilogy of movies as the Lethal Protector - thankfully.. We went through the hard yards, so you don't have to! Did you see Venom: The Last Dance? Do you think it needs to exist? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Venom #TheLastDance #TomHardy #Sony #Marvel #Spiderman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 169. Halloween (1978) | 26 Oct 2024 | 00:56:06 | |
Keep those spooky vibes rolling with the special Halloween Episode of Podcast Assemble where the lads talk about... well... Halloween! John Carpenter's classic 1978 thriller occupies most of their chat, as DL was embroiled in podcasts, and Tommy just played video games all weekend. *ahem*.... yep. TIMESTAMPS: Intro0:25.035 What have you been up to?6:21.638 MAIN TOPIC: Halloween (1978)18:05.323 Stupid Plot Summary19:08.383 Cast & Crew21:55.597 Goofy IMDB Pic22:27.751 Plot24:13.951 Music28:55.374 Pacing29:41.759 Cinematography & World-Building33:29.686 Action40:08.583 Tones & Themes44:48.114 3 Best & 3 Worst45:15.350 Critical Reception49:44.281 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?51:24.071 Trivia True or False51:49.058 Wrapping Up54:21.051 Main Topic: Halloween is seen as a classic that set up 25 (?) more films to follow, and set a new foundation for horror films from that point onwards! The prestige of this film is sometimes overcome by the "hokeyness" of the scenes, and some plot devices not quite working as we expect. Surely home owners in middle America would open their door to a screaming teenager... right? Nevertheless, Tommy and DL had a great time with the first appearance of the "Michael Myers" character, and how this film generated ridiculous sums of money on a low budget while also setting up the rest of the industry for decades to follow. Could you walk past Jamie Lee Curtis as a teenager? How was your "fear-o-meter" tuned for this film? How many children have terrified you enough to inspire a film? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #halloween #michaelmyers #jamieleecurtis #lexfridman #joerogan #shoreditch #sohohouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 168. Wolfs (2024) | 19 Oct 2024 | 00:53:49 | |
Back in their regular, warm, comfy movie seats on either side of the planet, Tommy & DL jump back into the latest streaming film in "Wolfs" with Brad Pitt and George Clooney. They also chat more about Red Rising as Tommy jumps into Book 3, how Agatha All Along suprised everyone and how Tommy will record an entire album of him singing DL's favourite songs to remind him of home. TIMESTAMPS: Intro0:28.627 What have you been up to? 7:42 ** RED RISING SPOILERS START ** 11:54 ** RED RISING SPOILERS ENDS ** 12:53 MAIN TOPIC: Wolfs (2024) **NON-SPOILERS 16:37 Stupid Plot Summary 17:41 Cast & Crew 18:21 Plot 20:51 Acting 27:19 Music 32:23 Tones & Themes 33:56 3 Best & 3 Wrost 35:12 Critical Receptionn 37:43 Better or Worse than Aquaman (208)? 39:39 ** FULL SPOILERS START ** 40:08 ** FULL SPOILERS END ** 46:39 Trivia True or False 46:39 Wrapping Up 51:06 Main Topic: In tribute to Tarantino and Bonnie & Clyde, "Wolfs" includes Brad Pitt and George Clooney as competing Fixers in New York City, brought together through less than likely circumstances and them grumbling all the way. Tommy and DL weren't grumbling! In fact, they could out a podcast or two for saying this movie is terrible... It turned out great, as a delightful straight-to-streaming romp with some big names, and they try as hard as they can not to mentioned the *ahem*.... Brad Pitt thing! Did Wolfs tickle your pickle, or where you left with an empty bag? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #wolfs #bradpitt #georgeclooney #tarantino #pulpfiction #redrising #agathaallalong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 167. Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) | 13 Oct 2024 | 01:15:25 | |
Finally, DL is back on the mic and this week Tommy and his favourite LOTR Nerd (now across the pond) discuss the big move, Rings of Power, Sugar, KAOS and share their thoughts on the second installment of Todd Phillips' Joker franchise! TIMESTAMPS: Intro0:21.361 What have you been up to?6:32 MAIN TOPIC: Joker Folie a Deux (2024)33:44 Stupid Plot Summary36:03 Cast & Crew36:48 Comparing the Joker40:09 Pacing48:29 How was Gaga Quinn?54:41 Tones & Themes55:53 3 Best & 3 Worst56:51 Critical Reception59:50 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:00:40 ** SPOILERS START HERE**1:01:35 ** SPOILERS END HERE **1:10:07 Trivia True or False1:10:07 Wrapping Up1:13:10 Main Topic: Joker: Folie à Deux - the anticipated follow-up to Jaoquin Phoenix's Joker from 2019 seems to have fallen flat, and the lads think so too! Their interest was piqued by the idea of building on the character into a broader Batman/Gotham universe, but discovered a musical with an on-brand Gaga as Harley Quinn. While Tommy and DL seemed to enjoy the watching experience, I think they now understand why the collective opinion seems to be that it's a waste of time and money... Have you caught Joker 2 yet? Were you impressed by Jaoquin's skinny legs and white underpants? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Joker2 #JokeFolieaDeux #jaoquinphoenix #ladygaga #harveydent #chrisnolan #batman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 166. Megalopolis (2024) ft. Matt Bliss | 05 Oct 2024 | 01:29:20 | |
With DL in still setting himself up with a local cinema across the planet, Tommy has enlisted the help of Gresident of the Pod, Regs, and Podcast Editing Extraordinairre, Matthew Bliss, to unpack the masterful, befuddling middle-finger to the movie-making world: Megalopolis! All the while discussing the alure of Colin Farrell, the draw of Jon Hamm's hog, Penguins, Hobbits and Merpeople! TIMESTAMPS: Intro0:31 What is your 3rd Favourite Dinorsaur?4:02 What Have you Been Up to?10:23 Main Topic: Megalopolis (2024) *FULL SPOILERS*29:24 Stupid Plot Summaries32:45 Cast & Crew33:51 World Building51:18 Design and Aesthetics57:57 Pacing1:07:05 Ending of the Film1:10:29 3 Best & 3 Worst1:16:51 Critical Reception1:19:53 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:21:15 Trivia True or False1:22:54 Wrapping Up1:27:05 Main Topic: This week, Megalopolis hits our lips, as we discuss the almost 3-hour long, 40-year project of Francis Ford Coppola and the befuddlement inside! It's tough to wrap it all into a neat bow - suffice to say, with a film buff in our midst, we get to explore the glory of the message and the "quick tour of the museum" that is this soon-to-be infamous masterpiece! Were you able to sit through the whole film? Did you even try? And what was the old couple sitting behind you in the theatre up to? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Megalopolis #AdamDriver #FrancisFordCoppola #Fable #LaurenceFishbourne #AubreyPlaza #podcast #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 165. True Lies (1994) Ft. Regs of The Film Addicts podcast | 28 Sep 2024 | 01:12:28 | |
With DL in the midst of settling across the pond, Tommy welcomes friend (and Gresident) Regs of Film Addicts podcast, to discuss his third favorite dinoSAW, The Penguin, Netflix's KAOS and so much more. Before our Exciting main topic! You can find Regs at: The Film Addicts Podcast and The Stitch Up. *********************** Time Codes: Intro - 0:20 How have you been? - 2:17 What's been happening? - 9:17 TOPIC: True Lies (1994) - 20:48 Memories of True Lies - 22:17 Stupid Plot Summary - 23:57 Cast & Crew - 26:19 Goofy IMDB Picture - 27:44 What worked in True Lies - 30:32 Safety First, Guys - 37:10 Pacing - 39:49 Performances - 45:23 Action - 54:58 Tones & Themes - 56:27 3 Best & 3 Worst - 57:30 Critical Reception - 1:04:23 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:06:17 True or False Trivia - 1:06:49 Wrapping Up - 1:09:53 Main Topic: This week's main topic is the beginning of yet another anthology for the pod - Action Comedies. We topple head first into what can only be described as “f*cking unhinged”, (and has, by Regs!). This week we're discussing James Cameron's 'True Lies' (1994). The movie is very much of it's time, and definitely would not get made today.. but it somehow... still works!? Do you think this movie would be better with Mark Wahlberg? Are the stereotypes in this too much to enjoy the movie? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #TrueLies #JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Action #Comedy #Romcom #podcast #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 164. X-Men: 97 (2024) Ft. Till the End Of The Line podcast | 21 Sep 2024 | 01:26:30 | |
With DL moving across the pond, Tommy welcomes friends of the show Juan and Kike of Till the End Of The Line podcast, to discuss your third favourite dinosaur, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and much more. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Juan and Kike on Youtube at Till the End Of The Line podcast: and their Instagram at @till_the_end_of_the_line128. Also checkout Victor (@barefoot_vic), who created the boy's logo's! *********************** With the Fox X-Men universe getting a farewell(?) in the recent Deadpool & Wolverine, and what better time to bring the connoisseur’s of nerd culture Till the End Of The Line podcast to discuss X-Men: 97 (2024)! *********************** Time Codes: Intro - 0:24 Tell Us About the Podcast - 3:47 What's your 3rd Favourite Dinosaur? - 6:42 What have you been up to? - 12:54 MAIN TOPIC: X-Men '97 (2024) - 27:59 Stupid Plot Summary - 29:30 Director Scandals - 30:13 Plot Themes - 36:39 Favourite X-Men? - 44:42 Returning for 2nd Season - 47:45 Catty & Sexy? - 54:48 Action - 55:54 How can MCU improve using X-Men '97 as a guide? - 1:06:02 Tones & Themes - 1:08:25 3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:11:19 Critical Reception - 1:15:30 TTEOTL: Stones Rating System - 1:16:47 Trivia True or False - 1:19:41 Wrapping Up - 1:23:52 Main Topic: We're discussing the rebootuation/ continuation of the X:Men animated show from the 90's, till the end of the line.... and who better to deep dive the latest from Marvel Animation - Kike & Juan!? The show brings back all the nostalgia you could wish for. So get your favourite sugary cereal, put on your jammies - it's Saturday morning cartoons time! What elements of this should Kevin Feige bring when they decide to fold the X-Men into the MCU? Did you watch X-Men back in the 90's? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #XMen #XMen97 #Wolverine #deadpool #MCU #Marvel #Deadpool&Wolverine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 163. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Ft. Sequels Suck Podcast | 14 Sep 2024 | 01:09:34 | |
With DL moving across the pond, Tommy welcomes friend of the show Angus Brown and one half of the Sequels Suck Podcast, to discuss Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, horror movie scores and Terminator: Day Zero. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Angus at the Sequels Suck Podcast: and his comedy on Instagram at @gusgusbrown. *********************** We're getting more pumped for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' to reboot Marvels first family, so to set up our Sequels Suck brethren, we follow on from the 2005 iteration last week with Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)! *********************** Time Codes: Intro - 0:22 What have you been up to? - 10:09 MAIN TOPIC: F4 ROTSS (2007) *SPOILERS* - 23:13 Stupid Plot Summary - 26:04 Cast & Crew - 28:13 Plot - 30:10 (No) Action - 43:36 Tones & Themes - 47:22 Who's the biggest piece of shit? - 49:14 3 Best & 3 Worst - 50:08 Critical Reception - 1:00:37 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:02:19 Trivia True or False - 1:03:36 Outro - 1:08:09 Main Topic: After the original, came the sequel that sucked! And who better to discuss the follow-up to 2005's Fantastic Four.. ahem.. classic, than Angus Brown of the Sequels Suck podcast?! Tim Story the is back in the directors chair, for 2007's Rise of the Silver Surfer! Tommy and Angus as we discuss the state of superhero movies in 2007 and whether this is better or worse than Aquaman (2018). Is this the best version of Marvel's first family we've seen on screen? Should Julian McMahon be returning as Doctor Doom instead of Robert Downey Jr.? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #FantasticFour #RiseoftheSilverSurfer #RobertDowneyJr #FirstSteps #MCU #Marvel #DoctorDoom #chrisevans #review #jessicaalba #Galactus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 162. Fantastic Four (2005) | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:56:30 | |
With the MCU's 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' getting first looks.. and damn we have opinions.. we wanted to look back at how we got here. So we're diving into the wild year that was 2005, and reviewing FOX's attempt at putting Marvel's first family on the big screen. *********************** Time Codes: Intro - 0:23 What have you been up to? - 9:55 MAIN TOPIC: Fantastic Four (2005) - 24:06 Stupid Plot Summary - 25:15 Goofy IMDB Pic - 25:55 F4 vs Batman Begins - 28:31 Plot - 30:06 World-Building - 31:40 Characters - 33:17 Action - 43:03 (No) Tones & Themes - 46:27 3 Best & 3 Worst - 46:45 Critical Reception - 49:31 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 50:34 Trivia True or False - 52:14 Wrapping Up - 55:08 Main Topic: Before the MCU had Pedro Pascal, Fox had a pre-Captain America Chris Evans! Tim Story the "visionary" director behind Barbershop with Ice Cube and later the Tom & Jerry movie, attempts to unite the Fantastic Four! 2005 never looked so 2005! Join the boys as the discuss whether this is even the best superhero movie of year. Is this the best version of Marvel's first family we've seen on screen? Should Chris Evans have stuck to Johnny Stoem? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #FantasticFour #FirstSteps #MCU #Marvel #DoctorDoom #chrisevans #review #jessicaalba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 161. The Crow (2024) | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:56:37 | |
At the peak of Re-Bootuation season, the lads quickly power through The Rings of Power discussion to get to "The Crow (2024)", the follow up to a cult classic that never really cut the mustard, only to find that it doesn't quite cut the ketchup either. *********************** Support Podcast Assemble with Amazon If you buy stuff from Amazon, you can support Podcast Assemble! Use our Affiliate Link whenever you are going to make a purchase, and a portion of your payment will head to the PA coffers. We know you love to shop, so if you love this show make sure you use our link and show some love for our Geek Content! Click here to support Podcast Assemble *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:26 How are you?2:23 What have you been up to?5:04 MAIN TOPIC: The Crow (2024) ** NO SPOILERS **18:50 Stupid Plot Summary19:52 Cast & Crew20:30 Plot24:48 World-Building31:08 Cinematography32:12 Performances33:26 Action36:17 Tones & Themes37:59 3 Best & 3 Worst38:40 Critical Reception41:54 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?42:57 ** START SPOILERS **45:06 ** END SPOILERS **52:13 Wrap-Up55:38 Main Topic: Eric is back with The Crow, returning with a fresh coat of paint, a trimmed plot line and a helluva lot of violence. DL made good use of the "Brutality-shielding Hat" in this one! While the director has great intentions, and Bill Skarsgård as the titular character made a credible attempt, it's difficult to say whether Tommy and DL had a good time! The action and violence reminded them of a Constantine-cum-John Wick, while the character motivations left little to be desired. And the lack of good Falafel opportunities was palpable. Is this reprisal of a cult classic worth the lack of hype? Can the Swedish acting dynamo do justice to Brandon Lee? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #thecrow #jonahhill #brandonlee #billskarsgard #keanureeves #falafel #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 160. Alien: Romulus (2024) Ft. the Film Addicts Podcast! | 24 Aug 2024 | 01:15:34 | |
DL & Tommy welcome back our returning gresident of the show Regs of The Film Addicts Podcast, to discuss The Jinx Season 2, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Regan boxing Olympians. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Regs at: The Film Addicts Podcast and The Stitch Up. *********************** Support Podcast Assemble with Amazon If you buy stuff from Amazon, you can support Podcast Assemble! Use our Affiliate Link whenever you are going to make a purchase, and a portion of your payment will head to the PA coffers. We know you love to shop, so if you love this show make sure you use our link and show some love for our Geek Content! Click here to support Podcast Assemble *********************** Time Codes: Intro - 0:25 Whats been happening? - 2:31 What have you been up to? - 8:22 MAIN TOPIC: Alien: Romulus *NON-SPOILERS* - 17:21 Stupid Plot Summary - 19:14 Cast & Crew - 20:46 Goofy IMDB Pic - 22:26 Cinematography - 25:48 World-building - 35:16 Performances - 40:28 Pacing - 49:18 Action - 49:43 Tones & Themes - 52:08 3 Best & 3 Worst - 54:02 Critical Reception - 57:56 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 58:54 **START SPOILERS** - 59:31 ** END SPOILERS** - 1:10:22 Trivia True or False - 1:10:22 Outro - 1:13:54 Main Topic: Fede Alvarez looks to breath new life into the Xenomorph, with a fresh yet familiar take on space underwear.. we er... mean Ridley Scott's Alien franchise. The boys discuss the new crew, bringing back horror practically and how Alien: Romulus continues the legacy of a potentially flailing IP. We actually reviewed the first three Alien movies on the pod - go back and check them out! A new vision, a new direction - same great Alien content! Are you a fan of the Alien franchise? Did Alien: Romulus reignite you love for the films? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Alien #Romulus #AlienRomulus #fedealvarez #Xenomorph #horrrormovie #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 159. Borderlands (2024) | 17 Aug 2024 | 00:48:02 | |
After a rough evening of frivolity and libations, DL & Tommy rally to discuss The Jinx Season 2, musings on the original Gladiator film and that DL no longer has a coffee machine. Or a couch. I mean... how can one live in such poverty?! *********************** Support Podcast Assemble with Amazon If you buy stuff from Amazon, you can support Podcast Assemble! Use our Affiliate Link whenever you are going to make a purchase, and a portion of your payment will head to the PA coffers. We know you love to shop, so if you love this show make sure you use our link and show some love for our Geek Content! Click here to support Podcast Assemble *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:23 What's been happening? 2:03 What have you been up to? 5:37 MAIN TOPIC: Borderlands (2024) 18:39 Stupid Plot Summary 20:09 Cast & Crew 20:39 Plot 25:19 Tones & Themes 38:13 3 Best & 3 Worst 38:32 Critical Reception 40:20 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 41:01 ** START SPOILERS ** 42:42 ** END SPOILERS ** 44:06 Trivia True or False 44:06 Outro 46:44 Main Topic: A star-studded cast and an interesting premise cannot save Borderlands from the insults, criticisms and jovial remarks made at the film's expense. Tommy and DL muse on the game franchise adaptation (having not played it themselves) as a point in the Loss column for video game films. Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis... how could you lose? Turns out you can. And Tiny Tina is still annoying. Are you a Borderlands game fan that felt differently about this swirling toilet water of a film? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Borderlands #gaming #movie #review #CateBlanchett #KevinHart #JackBlack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 158. Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (FULL SPOILERS) | 10 Aug 2024 | 01:16:30 | |
Season 2 of House of the Dragon has wrapped, and Tommy & DL share their opinions on how it ended. They also head to "Conspiracy Corner" and mention two TV series' that are worthy of discussion so that YOU don't have to watch them! And the Main Topic this week is a classic bit of literat.... uh, film. I meant film. *********************** Support Podcast Assemble with Amazon If you buy stuff from Amazon, you can support Podcast Assemble! Use our Affiliate Link whenever you are going to make a purchase, and a portion of your payment will head to the PA coffers. We know you love to shop, so if you love this show make sure you use our link and show some love for our Geek Content! Click here to support Podcast Assemble *********************** Time Codes: Intro0:26.431 How are you?3:03.031 RDJ as Dr Doom6:30.747 What have you been up to?12:09.526 Conspiracy Corner19:40.889 MAIN TOPIC: Harry Potter & G of F **FULL SPOILERS**28:57.624 Gratuitous Cameo30:25.780 Stupid Plot Summary30:56.502 Plot & Tone32:45.336 Winky Hole48:18.558 The Games52:54.765 Performances54:25.250 Big things not in the movie1:03:52.497 Tones & Themes1:06:28.315 3 Best & 3 Worst1:07:43.295 Critical Reception1:10:37.728 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:11:18.236 Trivia True or False1:11:46.880 The Ranking of Potters1:13:52.610 Outro1:15:06.397 Main Topic: The returning rewatching series of Harry Potter films is back with the fourth installment, The Goblet of Fire, presenting several head-scratching issues for Tommy & DL. A beloved book, the lads find that the pace is too fast, the Emo is too much and the amount of content missing from the films compared to the books is harrowing. Nevertheless, we see young upstart Robert Pattinson get optimal facetime in a graveyard, Daniel Radcliffe's hair takes a turn for the worse, and a stellar one-off cast including Brendan Gleeson, David Tenant and Ralph Fiennes turns the clear absence of story beats into a somewhat acceptable continuation of a magical high school journey. Does Moaning Myrtle give you the heebie-jeebies, or did you have a poster of her in your bedroom as a teen? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #harrypotter #magic #jkrowling #hagrid #youreawizardharry #robertpattinson #brendangleeson #davidtennant #danielradcliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 157. The Will of the Many (2023) - Book time! | 03 Aug 2024 | 01:19:17 | |
Want to support the pod? Why not use our link to buy your next Amazon purchase? Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Main Topic: After DL's disastrous attempt to get James Islington on the pod last week, we thought it would be fun to try something new and review a book(?)! So for this week's Main Topic we're deepdiving the book that blew up on social and the boys have been talking about for weeks - 'The Will of The Many' (2023). With its Roman inspired setting and unique magic system, we talk about if it lives up to other similar titles like 'Red Rising' and how this stands out from the crowd. If nothing else you should listen in to see IF we can pull off reviewing a book! Join us to find out whether this book is better or worse than Aquaman 2018, or if it's a red Rising wannabe? Did 'The Will of The Many' lift you up like a Transvect, or did it sap your energy? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #theWillofTheMany #JamesIslington #hierarchyseries #BookTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 156. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) | 27 Jul 2024 | 01:11:29 | |
Want to support the pod? Why not use our link to buy your next Amazon purchase? Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Main Topic: Podcast Assemble proudly presents you with DL's best idea since we started the podcast - now we HAVE to do an episode on James Islington's 'The Will of the Many'... We also share recommendations for 'The Boys' Season 4, 'Logan' and 'Presumed Innocent', For this week's Main Topic we discuss whether the MCU is back (baby)?! 'Deadpool & Wolverine' (2024) is in theaters and this is one which we've been eagerly anticipating - but is Marvel Jesus enough to save the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, we're talking Non-Spoilers and the Spoilers in case you haven't seen it yet... Join us to find out whether this movie is better or worse than Aquaman 2018, and if the merc with a mouth truly has the juice to save Kevin Feige? Did 'Deadpool & Wolverine' shatter your fourth wall, or did it suffer from a too high QPM ratio (quips per minute)? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #DeadpoolandWolverine #RyanReynolds #Deadpool #Wolverine #MCU #Movie #Review #Comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 155. Twistersss (2024) | 20 Jul 2024 | 00:58:36 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:11 What's been happening? - 2:05 WHYBUT? - 7:04 MAIN TOPIC: Twisters (2024) *NO SPOILERS* - 23:07 Stupid Plot Summary - 23:54 Cast & Crew 24:36.785 Performances - 31:59 Comparing to "Twister" - 37:04 Tones & Themes - 40:53 3 Best & 3 Worst - 41:40 Critical Reception - 44:53 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 45:44 * START SPOILERS * - 46:53 * END SPOILERS * - 52:21 Trivia True or False - 52:21 Outro - 57:04 Main Topic: The boys are back on their BS this week, with DL getting to the pointy end of a long proposed move to the UK and Tommy having trouble with real estate agents. We talk what we've been up to including DL getting deeper into the #RedRising series and Tommy thinks #DreamScenario squandered a great premise. For our Main Topic this week we're diving into yet another rebootuation, with the follow-up to the 1996 whirlwind of a disaster movie Twister, we're talking 'Twisters' (2024). Starring Glen Powell (the king of the rebootuation) and Daisy Edgar-Jones, the movie is blows through old territory, but does it broach any new ground? Join Podcast Assemble to find out whether this movie is better or worse than Aquaman 2018, and if Disaster movies are back (baby!)? Did 'Twisters' blow you away, or did it blow out? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #Twisters #GlenPowell #Movie #Review #Comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 154. The Bikeriders (2024) | 13 Jul 2024 | 01:10:19 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:26 How have you been? - 3:00 WHYBUT? - 12:53 MAIN TOPIC: The Bikeriders (2024) *NO SPOILERS* - 26:34 Cast & Crew - 28:05 Plot - 28:59 Stupid Plot Summaries - 30:21 Cinematography - 34:01 Characters - 37:46 Action - 49:40 Tones & Themes - 51:28 3 Best & 3 Worst - 52:05 Critical Reception - 54:19 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 54:50 *** SPOILERS START *** - 55:49 *** SPOILERS END *** - 1:04:38 Trivia True or False? - 1:04:53 Wrap-up - 1:07:58 Outro - 1:08:48 Main Topic: Tommy & DL are back this week to share their excitement of the new announcements: Severance Season 2 is coming on January 17, and Gladiator II on November 15! Which one is the least exciting of the two? Perhaps you'll be disappointed, as DL is more obssessed with the Euros than he should be. This week's Main Topic is the much anticipated "The Bikeriders (2024)" with Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon and Jodie Comer: all with star credibility to bring this, initially unappealing, film a sheen to bring it up to the big leagues. From bikes, to accents, to nudity, and then a smattering of tones and themes, this is a Podcast Assemble porterhouse for you to chew on this week. Do you think 'The Bikeriders' is hot, rough and ready for a wide, global audience? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #TheBikeriders #TomHardy #Movie #Review #Comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 153. A Quieter Place: Day One (2024) | 06 Jul 2024 | 01:00:54 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:00 What’s been happening? - 1:57 WHYBUT - 5:46 Main Topic Non—Spoilers - 23:49 Stupid Polt Summary - 25:01 Tones & Themes - 42:06 3 Best & 3 Worst - 43:00 Critical Reception - 46:19 Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 47:15 Main Topic SPOILERS - 48:13 Trivia true of false - 57:23 Wrap-up - 59:55 Main Topic: For our week's main topic this week the boys discuss the third installment in the 'Quiet Place' franchise: 'A Quiet Place: Day One' (2024). John Krasinski is back on writing duty, as Michael Sarnoski takes the reigns to take the franchise to all new places (New York)! Join Tommy & DL as we breakdown whether Tommy's trepidation as to whether this was needed at all, turns into appreciation for the movie. Do you think 'Day One' is a worth entry in the 'Quite Place' story? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. #AQuietPlace #DayOne #Movie #Review #Comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 152. Twister (1996) | 29 Jun 2024 | 00:55:17 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to 'where is DL going next?'... we mean... Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro How are you doin'? - 0:47 Presidential Debate nonsense - 2:00 What have you been up to? - 5:38 House of the Dragon Ep1/2 *Minor Spoilers - 5:45 - 9:40 MAIN TOPIC - Twister (1996) ** FULL SPOILERS - 19:26 Stupid Plot Summary - 21:09 Twin film phenomenon - 22:33 Cast & Crew - 23:37 Goofiest IMDB Picture - 24:17 "The suck zone" - 26:23 Oh yea, the premise.. - 30:03 Where do YOU know Cary Elwes from? - 36:19 3 Best & 3 Worst - 51:40.548 Where do they take 'Twisters' 2024? - 41:58 Critical Reception - 57:08.068 Tones & Themes - 43:28 3 Best & 3 Worst - 45:07 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 49:07 Trivia True or False - 50:27 Outro - 53:48 Main Topic: DL returns from yet ANOTHER trip, just in time to put out more content, baby! The boys talk: 'American Fiction' 2023, 'The Will of The Many' 2023, 'Speed' 1994 and more recommendations! For our main topic this week and in anticipation of another reboot(? Rebootuation? Sequel?).. releasing later this year - we're discussing Twister (1996). Bringing "the suck zone" directly to you - we review an alum of the Twin film phenomenon era and where the follow-up with Glen Powell might go. Is Twister worthy of a sequel? Or is this Hollywood once again weaponizing nostalgia? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 151. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | 22 Jun 2024 | 00:59:25 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with the Bad Boys Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:00 What’s been happening? - 2:03 WHYBUT - 5:11 *House of Dragon S1 Spoilers: 6:01 *SCOOP! House of Dragon - 8:20 Main Topic Non—Spoilers - 20:00 Stupid Polt Summary - 20:55 Tones & Themes - 41:57 3 Best & 3 Worst - 42:32 Critical Reception: 45:58 Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 47:49 Main Topic SPOILERS - 49:00 Trivia true of false - 54:38 Wrap-up - 58:05 Main Topic: This week's main topic dives head first into weaponized nostalgia (at least for some), as the boys tackle the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise: 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' (2024). Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) return, a little older and a little slower.. but no less (ok a little less) Bad Boys! Join Tommy & DL as we discuss whether this continuation of a 30 year old franchise hits or misses the mark. Do you think Ride or Die was a worth entry in the Bad Boys saga? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS! Why I HATE the Lord of The Rings | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:08:49 | |
'The War of the Rohirrim'.. 'The Hunt for Gollum'... MORE 'The Rings of Power'! When will it end? We love the Lord of the Rings books and original movies, but the list of extended media seems to be never ending, and it's making us a little concerned. Join us as we discuss the franchise that the LOTR is becoming and whether it is entirely necessary? If you like what you're hearing, why not check out our podcast Podcast Assemble?! https://open.spotify.com/show/3yIALVi... Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJNw31ko98U You can find us everywhere: @podcastassemble / www.podcastassemble.com #lordoftherings #lotr #theringsofpower #thehobbit #frodo #gandalf #movie #film #podcast #thelordoftherings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 150. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | 08 Jun 2024 | 01:18:01 | |
Hello hello and thank you for being with us on this journey to another milestone episode of Podcast Assemble! Still your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:27 Episode 150 Blooper Reel - 0:54 What's been happening? - 7:00 What have you been up to? - 12:46 !! START SPOILERS: 3 BODY PROBLEM !! - 23:06 !! END SPOILERS: 3 BODY PROBLEM !! - 28:00 MAIN TOPIC: "LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring (2001)" - 28:47 Stupid Plot Summary - 30:11 Cast and Crew - 31:43 Goofy IMDB Pic - 32:52 Memories of Fellowship Release - 36:17 Plot and Themes - 42:18 Performances - 49:04 Pacing - 51:36 Action 52:52 Tones & Themes - 1:00:54 Miscellaneous Thoughts - 1:02:00 3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:04:50 Critical Reception - 1:09:52 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:11:09 Trivia True or False - 1:12:35 Outro - 1:16:48 Main Topic: To celebrate we share some of our more goofy moments - check out the blooper reel up to! And then dive into another new 'anthology': with the LOTR 'War of Roherrim' coming this festive period, along with 'The Hunt for Gollum' being announced, we thought it was time to jump into one of our favorite all time trilogies with 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; (2001). We discuss Peter Jackson's magnum opus, though watch out for our spicy takes.... We also share some recommendations (or not so much) from our streaming queues - including 'Three Body Problem' on Netflix's and 'Fleabag' . Let us know if the Fellowship being only 9 members messes with your OCD or if this movie is on your Mount Rushmore, by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 149. Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga (2024) | 01 Jun 2024 | 01:12:32 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:24 What have you been up to? - 8:36 MAIN TOPIC: Furiosa (2024) - 26:15 Stupid Plot Summary - 26:35 Cast & Crew - 27:45 Plot - 28:45 Practical Effects - 34:10 Worldbuilding - 38:36 Pacing - 46:26 Action - 47:07 Tones & Themes - 53:34 3 Worst & 3 Best - 55:20 Critical Reception - 58:56 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 59:28 !! SPOILERS !! - 1:01:01 !! END SPOILERS !! - 1:08:46 Trivia True or False - 1:08:47 Outro - 1:11:10 Main Topic: This week we dive into the Mad Max universe with the latest sequel/prequel to come rolling out of Hollywood - Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga (2024). Director George Miller returns to the Wasteland, to tell us exactly how Furiosa lost her arm... and we guess how she ended up in the Citadel. We discuss our recommendations including 'The Will of The Many' and Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' before getting to more spicy takes. Let us know what you think of the latest story in the Mad Max mythology, if you're one of the people who watched it, by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 148. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Ft. the Film Addicts Podcast! | 25 May 2024 | 01:14:11 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-host Tommy and our returning gresident of the show Regs of The Film Addicts Podcast !
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 Catching-up - 0:51 What have you been up to? - 12:31 MAIN TOPIC: Kingdom of Planet of the Apes (2024) - 23:29 !! NON SPOILERS !! - 24:40 Stupid Plot Summary - 24:43 Cast & Crew - 25:56 Goofy IMDB Picture - 28:22 Plot - 31:37 Cinematography & Worldbuilding - 42:53 Action - 50:19 Tones & Themes - 51:42 3 Best & 3 Worst - 54:03 Critical Reception - 58:48 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 59:45 !! SPOILERS !! - 1:00:55 Trivia True or False - 1:07:23 Wrapping Up - 1:10:09 Main Topic: For this week's main topic we return to the world of the Planet of the Apes, where director Wes Ball transports us 300 years into the franchise future. Join us as we discuss what we've been up to with recommendations for 'X-Men 97', along with Reg's guesting on our friends of the show 'Sequels Suck', before getting into the main topic. Get ready for more spicy takes! Let us know what you think of the newest in the POTA franchise by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. You can also find Regs at: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 147. The Crow (1994) | 11 May 2024 | 01:04:30 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro 0:16.347 How are you doin'? 5:00.211 What have you been up to? 9:46.212 MAIN TOPIC: The Crow (1994) !! FULL SPOILERS !! 27:36.612 Stupid Plot Summary 29:16.610 Cast & Crew (yep, that's it...) 30:02.548 Plot (& stuff...) 30:19.196 Tones & Themes 50:51.151 3 Best & 3 Worst 51:40.548 Critical Reception 57:08.068 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 58:40.709 Trivia True or False 1:00:19.662 Outro 1:03:03.948 Main Topic: Tommy and DL are still on the Nuptual Tour and recorded this one early, but there's no less of the antics you love! The lads talk The Gentleman Series, Fallout, revisit the Dave Chapelle Special and tease a Red Rising - Book 2 spoilercast. The main topic this week, in anticipation of the re-make releasing this year, is The Crow (1994). A cult classic, DL is perplexed by the grunge and Tommy relives his childhood as they discover that Brandon Lee was the true inspiration for Heath Ledger's Joker character. Is The Crow worthy of the cult status is received? Or should it be put on the shelf with Donnie Darko? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 146. Alien 3 (1992) | 04 May 2024 | 00:50:49 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro 0:16 What have you been up to? 7:39 MAIN TOPIC: Alien 3 (1992) !! FULL SPOILERS !! 18:30 Stupid Plot Summary 19:23 Cast & Crew 20:16 Plot 21:41 Dialogue 33:38 Ripley's End 39:58 Tones & Themes 41:48 3 Best & 3 Worst 42:30 Critical Reception 43:59 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 44:57 Trivia True or False 45:34 Outro 49:47 Main Topic: This week, while Tommy and DL are traveling for the big wedding, they tackle the much-maligned but eagerly-argued third installment of the Aliens series, Alien³. Sigourney Weaver is back as Ripley and inhabited by an incubating Xenomorph - add a prison planet to the mix and you have a recipe for disaster! DL also catches us up on the plot for his new book, hitting the shelves in 2025! (well, maybe - just wishlist it please!) Do you think Alien³ was a key pillar in the trilogy, or was it a big let down? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 145. The Fall Guy (2024) | 27 Apr 2024 | 01:08:40 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 Deadpool x Wolverine Trailer - 4:22 Severance S02 Theory - 6:59 What have you been up to? - 12:26 !! START SHOGUN SPOILERS !! - 16:33 !! END SHOGUN SPOILERS !! - 23:45 MAIN TOPIC: The Fall Guy (2024) - 31:13 Stupid Plot Summary - 32:12 Plot - 34:28 Cinematography - 40:30 Tones & Themes - 49:37 3 Best & 3 Worst - 50:37 Critical Reception - 55:59 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 56:30 !! START SPOILERS !! - 57:05 !! END SPOILERS !! - 1:02:43 Trivia True or False - 1:03:07 Outro - 1:06:44 Main Topic: For this week's main topic we have yet another of co host Tommy's most Anticipated of 2024, as we review the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt starring 'The Fall Guy'. Join us as we discuss what we've been up to with recommendations for both 'Shogun' and 'Fallout', before asking the real questions about the main topic. Such as: can Ryan Gosling avoid over-saturation and would you get jealous if your partner was working with Gosling (or Blunt)? Let us know what you think of the show's big conundrums by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 144. Civil War (2024) | 20 Apr 2024 | 01:16:23 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 What have you been up to? - 10:29 !! START SPOILERS FOR RED RISING BK 2 !! - 20:50 !! END SPOILERS FOR RED RISING BK 2 !! - 35:19 MAIN TOPIC: Civil War (2024) *NO SPOILERS* - 35:52 Stupid Plot Summary - 36:31 Cast & Crew - 37:20 Plot - 38:16 Action - 54:02 Tones & Themes - 57:33 3 Best & 3 Worst - 59:49 Critical Reception - 1:03:39 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:04:18 !! START SPOILERS FOR CIVIL WAR !! - 1:05:17 !! END SPOILERS FOR CIVIL WAR !! - 1:11:57 Trivia True or False - 1:11:58 Outro - 1:15:09 Main Topic: This week we return to one of Podcast Assemble's favorite movie studios, with the latest cab off the ranks from A24 - 'Civil War' (2024). The film was both written and directed by another MVP of the pod, Alex Garland, in which we follow a set of journalist's making their way across America for one last big story as the war comes to a close. But does this masterpiece in tension building go far enough? Have you seen Civil War yet?.. let us know what you think by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 143. Monkey Man (2024) | 13 Apr 2024 | 01:02:24 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 What have you been up to? - 5:40 !! START SISU (2023) SPOILERS !! - 16:49 !! END SISU SPOILERS !! - 17:15 MAIN TOPIC: Monkey Man (2024) *NO SPOILERS* - 18:28 Stupid Plot Summary - 19:40 Cast & Crew - 20:21 Plot - 22:11 Cinematography & World-Building - 30:56 Action - 38:02 Tones & Themes - 40:32 3 Best & 3 Worst - 45:22 Critical Reception - 49:31 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 50:00 !! START SPOILERS !! - 51:05 !! END SPOILERS !! - 57:28 Trivia True or False - 57:28 Correspondence - 59:37 Outro - 1:01:07 Main Topic: For our main topic this week we are reviewing the Dev Patel directed and starred in - 'Monkey Man (2024). A movie production that paralleled the hell the main character endures, and equally similarly came out swinging! This is one NOT to be missed, as the boys deepdive the epic action and muse on what could have made this a cult classic... Have you seen Monkey Man yet? Did you think it was better than just 'John Wick in India'?.. let us know what you think by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 142. Godzilla x Kong x Egypt: The New Empire (2024) | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:56:44 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 What's been happening? - 1:03 WHYBUT - 4:14 START Red Rising SPOILERS - 13:17 END RR SPOILERS - 15:11 MAIN TOPIC: Godzilla x Kong (2024) - 19:20 Stupid Plot Summary - 19:45 Cast & Crew - 20:53 Plot - 21:19 CGI - 29:12 Action - 35:47 Tones & Themes - 41:14 3 Best & 3 Worst - 43:15 Critical Reception - 45:40 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 46:10 !! START SPOILERS FOR KONG x GODZILLA !! - 47:00 !! END SPOILERS FOR KONG x GODZILLA !! - 53:25 Trivia True or False - 53:25 Outro - 55:37 Main Topic: Join Podcast Assemble for more interesting pop culture recommendations and a titanic Main Topic! This week we're diving back into the Monsterverse, with the latest in the franchise - Godzilla: Age of Ultron... I er.. mean Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). Join us as we discuss where this fits against the legacy of Godzilla and King Kong movies, along with whether or not this incarnation is perhaps now being made for kids. Oh boy do we have some opinions... But did you like The New Empire? Have you ever had a piece of media spoiled for you by Chat GPT?.. let us know what you think by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 141. Beau Is Afraid (2023) | 30 Mar 2024 | 01:01:44 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 What's been happening? - 2:38 What have you been up to? - 8:18 MAIN TOPIC: Beau Is Afraid (2023) !!FULL SPOILERS!! - 26:00 Stupid Plot Summary - 26:39 Cast & Crew - 27:23 Goofy IMDB Picture - 28:05 Tommy tells us what he "really" thinks - 30:45 Performances - 42:34 Action - 47:28 Tones & Themes - 50:09 3 Best & 3 Worst - 51:30 Critical Reception - 55:30 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 56:54 True or False Trivia - 58:32 Outro - 1:00:23 Main Topic: This week we review one of DL's most anticipated of 2023 - as we follow Ari Aster working out his childhood trauma on screen with 'Beau Is Afraid'. We discuss the 3 hour long story of losing the protagonists virginity and giant attic p*nises.. or something. Listen in this week to find out whether we think it's better or worse than Aquaman 2018! But this film draws the line between abstract genius and the current wave of cookie cutter movie.. let us know what you think by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 140. Road House (2024) | 23 Mar 2024 | 00:59:22 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:15 What have you been doing? - 2:12 Geeky Update - 5:42 !! START SEVERANCE SPOILERS - 8:44 !! END SEVERANCE SPOILERS - 12:02 MAIN TOPIC: Road House (2024) - 25:50 Stupid Plot Summary - 26:58 Cast and Crew - 27:52 Plot - 29:57 Action - 32:55 Performances - 36:53 Tones & Themes - 45:56 3 Best & 3 Worst - 46:01 Critical Reception - 48:52 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 49:22 !! SPOILERS START HERE - 51:11 !! SPOILERS END HERE - 54:31 True or False Trivia - 54:34 Outro - 57:53 Main Topic: For our main topic this week, Tommy and DL ask the question - what happens when Jake Gyllenhaal f*cks around with a reboot and finds out. We discuss the semi-rebootuation of the classic 80's movie 'Road House', only this time with significantly more Conor McGregor And boy.. is it a movie. Listen in this week to find out whether we think it's better or worse than Aquaman 2018! Let us know if you're a huge reboot fan by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 139. No Country for Old Men (2007) | 16 Mar 2024 | 01:00:15 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 What have you been up to? - 6:46 MAIN TOPIC: No Country For Old Men (2007) **FULL SPOILERS** - 19:57 Stupid Plot Summary - 22:17 Goofy IMDB Picture - 23:40 Plot - 26:02 Performances - 33:22 World-Building - 35:08 Tones & Themes - 50:55 3 Best & 3 Worst - 52:14 Critical Reception - 55:28 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 55:54 Trivia True or False - 56:44 Outro - 58:59 Main Topic: For our Main Topic this week we're jumping on the Oscar's hype train to start a(nother nother) new anthology - and it's DL's time to shine with 'Westerns'. we are talking about the Cohen brother's 2007 film 'No Country for Old Men', which conveniently also fits nicely into our 'movies we should have seen but haven't' anthology, (or at least for Tommy hasn't). Will the boys agree on whether this is better or worse than Aquaman (2018)? ... you don't want to miss this one! Let us know if you're a huge Western's fan by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 138. Dune: Part 2 (2024) | 09 Mar 2024 | 01:06:29 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes (Sponsored by Matthew Bliss): Intro - 0:16 What's been happening? - 1:26 What have you been up to? (Geeky Catch-up_ - 7:02 MAIN TOPIC: Dune: Part 2 (2024) - 17:51 Stupid Plot Summary - 18:43 Cast & Crew - 19:28 Goofy IMDB Pic - 21:26 Plot - 24:12 Book VS Movie? - 28:23 Austin Parker's Performance - 36:48 Characterization - 40:15 Pacing - 42:18 Action - 45:07 Tones & Themes - 48:25 3 Best & 3 Worst - 49:13 Critical Reception - 52:36 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 53:18 **SPOILERS START HERE** - 53:59 ** SPOILERS END HERE** - 1:02:14 Trivia True or False - 1:02:14 Outro - 1:05:22 Main Topic: This weeks main topic sees Tommy and DL returning to Denis Villeneuve's Arrakis, for the follow-up to 2021's Part one, with Dune: Part 2 (2024)!. The boys discuss whether Austin Butler's villainous performance could possibly live up to Heath Ledgers Joker, and the meme-worthy nature of Javier Bardem. Could this be the "Part 2" that was finally worth the wait? Listen in this week to find out! Are you the Lisan al Gaib believer of the pod? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 137. True Detective: Night Country (2024) | 02 Mar 2024 | 00:58:30 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-host Tommy and DL, back fresh after his time away and ready to get cynical about this week's main topic!
Time Codes (Sponsored by Matthew Bliss): Intro0:16.107 How's things?1:10.446 What have you been up to?10:12.927 MAIN TOPIC: True Detective: Night Country (2024) *** FULL SPOILERS ***19:56.064 Stupid Plot Summary20:53.175 Cast & Crew21:40.041 Plot22:52.444 Central Themes28:34.253 Dl Has Questions...32:58.192 Characters40:46.981 Getting to the End47:04.754 Tones & Themes48:47.4533 Best & 3 Worst49:21.610 Critical Reception52:28.522 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?53:44.457 True or False Trivia55:10.037 Outro56:59.637 Main Topic: For our main topic this week, Tommy and DL are flat circle-jerking about "True Detective: Night Country", the fourth season of the illustrious and infamous crime drama. The lads discuss whether the legacy set by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson is met by Jodie Foster and the dark, icy tundra of Alaska. Is this a whodunnit with a twist? How many stories can a director cram into six episodes? And what the $&%! is a corpsicle? Listen in this week to find out! Are you a True Detective like Jodie Foster? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 136. Madame Web (2024) Ft. the Film Addicts Podcast! | 24 Feb 2024 | 01:09:33 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-host Tommy and our returning gresident of the show Regs of The Film Addicts Podcast !
Time Codes (Sponsored by Matthew Bliss): Intro - 0:16 What have you been up to? - 6:33 MAIN TOPIC: Madame Web (2024) - 25:11 Stupid Plot Summary - 29:02 Cast and Crew - 30:56 Plot - 36:57 Performances - 40:22 World-building & Cinematography - 43:05 Tones and Themes - 53:59 3 Best & 3 Worst - 54:25 Critical Reception - 57:45 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 58:57 **FULL SPOILERS FROM HERE** - 1:00:33 Trivia True or False? - 1:03:16 Main Topic: For our main topic this week we're reviewing the latest entry into the Sony's Spider-Man Universe, not containing Spider-man - Madame Web (2024). AND boy - do we have opinions! No pretense here, this is bad by all metrics, but can ever the optimist Regs shed some light on saving graces for the movie? Join the boys as we let you know definitely if this is better or worse than Aquaman 2018! Were you one of the few who saw Madame Web? Let us know by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. You can also find Regs at: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 135. War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) | 17 Feb 2024 | 01:06:19 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 What's been happening? - 3:35 What have you been up to? - 8:56 Main Topic: War of the Planet of the Apes (2017) **FULL SPOILERS** - 33:42 Stupid Plot Summary - 34:12 Cast and Crew - 34:46 Goofy IMDB Pic - 35:46 Plot - 39:37 Action - 56:00 CGI - 57:33 Tones & Themes - 59:23 3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:02:00 Critical Reception - 1:04:41 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:05:17 Main Topic: For our Main Topic this week we close out the trilogy of the rebootuated POTA franchise with the 2017 War for the Planet of the Apes! If it was confusing what RISE came before DAWN, then the WAR at least seems in the right place. Continuing our 'movies we should have seen but haven't' anthology, we somehow missed this one! Biblical allegories and confusing characterization, will this live up to what came before... you don't want to miss this one! Let us know if this is a trilogy that slipped under the radar for you by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 134. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) | 10 Feb 2024 | 00:58:44 | |
Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Time Codes: Intro - 0:16 What have you been up to? - 3:02 What have you been watching? - 9:38 MAIN TOPIC: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) **FULL SPOILERS - 21:21 Stupid Plot Summary - 23:25 Cast & Crew - 24:26 Plot - 26:32 CGI - 33:39 Setting and Environments - 36:39 Favourite Ape? - 43:49 Tones and Themes - 49:40 3 Best and 3 Worst - 50:24 Critical Response - 53:35 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 54:21 Trivia True or False - 54:56 Outro - 57:35 Main Topic: For our Main Topic this week we're continuing our deepdive of the rebootuated POTA franchise with the 2014 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! We're not sure why RISE came before DAWN... they must be farming apes, however this continues to fit nicely into our 'movies we should have seen but haven't' anthology. Somehow even better special effects juxtapose with significantly less interesting humans... this is going to be a fun one! Let us know if this is a trilogy that slipped under the radar for you by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod! Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||