Sean, Sarah and Paul from 'History Rage' reach the final, pitiful end of the Jaws franchise. 

Discussion Points:

-Sean didn't feel this was that bad.

-The DVD read-through returns. 

-Paul finds the DVD cover description hilarious.

-The serious lack of deaths in this film.

-Sarah sends her thoughts in for Paul and Sean to discuss.

-Sean was really with the film... for 12 minutes.

-Sean compares the sharks in Jaws and Jaws: The Revenge to pigeons.

-Paul and Sean can't abide the Michael Brody character.

-Sean doesn't like being pestered.

Raised Questions:

-Did Sean watch a different film?

-Has Sarah binned off the podcast for work or because it's Jaws: The Revenge?

-Where are the deaths?

-Can Ellen Brody actually cry?

-How many flashback does a 90-minute film need?

-How much do they love Christmas in Amity?

-Why does the coffin look so fake?

-Is the shark nose-heavy?

-Is your Dad a binfluencer?

-Why "Tourist on the Loose"?

Thanks for Listening! 

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Dr. Dan Ellin, Historian and Archivist from the International Bomber Command Centre, joins Sean to discuss The Dam Busters (1955).

Discussion Points:

-Dan discusses his love/hate relationship with the film and it's portrayal of Operation Chastise.

-The absence of major motion pictures about RAF Bomber Command.

-The importance of collective memory regarding the Second World War. 

-The use of the Dam Busters march at 'Bomber' Harris's funeral.

-The enemies in the film: bureaucrats, Whitehall and red tape.

-The fantastic casting in the film.

-The incredible flying during the making of the film.

-Putting RAF Bomber Command into historical context.

-The lack of the raid on the Sorpe Dam in the film.

-The impact of the Official Secrets Act on the film.

-Sean does his best to translate very English aspects of the film for American listeners. 

-The optics of history and the loss of nuance. 

-The influence on this film on George Lucas when he was making Star Wars (1977).

-The things that Britain leans back on in times of adversity.

Raised Questions:

-Do people see RAF Bomber Command as either 'Dam Busters or Dresden'?

-Are the historical details faithfully intact?

-How important are myths to a country?

-Was it really difficult for Barnes Wallis to get the idea for the raid accepted?

-Why do the British love an underdog story?

-Did the Americans have better PR and spin?

-Would you love to see Peter Jackson's The Dam Busters?

-Does the film tell the story of what happened rather than what was meant to happen?

-Why is Guy Gibson portrayed a certain way in the film?

-Does the film lack nuance?

-Does the film serve as a good starting point for people who may not know the story of the Dam Busters raid?

Further Reading Recommendations:

-'Guy Gibson' by Richard Morris.

-'Dam Buster Barnes Wallis: An Engineers Life' by Richard Morris.

-'The Fire' (Original Title: Der Brand) by Jorg Friedrich.

-'The Strategic Air Offensive Against Germany' by Noble Frankland and Charles Webster.

-The Weirdstone of Brisingamen (1960) and Elidor (1965) by Alan Garner.

Film/Documentary Recommendations:

-They Shall Not Grow Old (2018).

-Dambusters Declassified (2010) with Martin Shaw. 

-Inspector George Gently (2007-2017).

-Judge John Deed (2001-2007).

-The Guns of Navarone (1961).

-The Heroes of Telemark (1965).

-The Carling Black Label adverts.

Podcast Recommendations:

-History Rage.

-Never Mind The Dambusters.

Thanks for Listening!

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Welcome to the revamped Review It Yourself.

Sean introduces his new co-host Sarah to her first ever viewing of M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable (2000).

Discussion Points:

-Sean and Sarah keep up to date with a 24 year old film.

-Sickness monitoring.

-Lone survivor stories.

-David Dunn and his lack of emotional response.

-"David is clearly very depressed": Sarah's stunning analysis continues.

-Mass Death Events.

-The unspoken moments in the film, particularly after the gun scene.

-Sarah argues that every scene in a film "should earn it's weight" and right to be there.

-In the last 10 minutes Sean and Sarah discuss the plans for the future of their respective podcasts and the reasons behind the new co-hosting format.

Raised Questions:

-Is it foolish to review a film twice on a podcast?

-Does this film have an amazing opening scene?

-Does this film begged to be watched again and again?

-Is it normal to tip a full glass of water in the bin?

-The moodiest babysitter in the history of films?

-Do you find saying the word tarpaulin exciting?

-Do you want to be like M. Night Shyamalan?

Podcast Sting: Marv from 'Pods Like Us'.

Thanks for Listening!

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Sean is joined by a fellow Northerner-lovely.  

Catherine Warr is a historian from Leeds, who brings to light often untold or hidden history in Yorkshire and beyond. Catherine joins Sean to review one of Catherine's 'all-time favourite films', East is East (1999). 

There's a lot to unpack in this film. 

My Guest: More information can be found on Catherine's Website: https://www.catherinewarrshistorytours.com/ 

Discussion Points: 

-Catherine sets out the historical context of the film. 

-The relatability of the film. 

-The misconception around the fabric of British society over the centuries. 

-The decision of whether to follow your family's traditions or your friends. 

-The children having to keep their two worlds completely apart, due to their father's controlling behaviour.  

-The balanced-nature of the film.  

-How great films like this can transcend cultures and divides. 

Raised Questions:

-Is Enoch Powell too heavily focused upon? 

-Did you know about the Bristol Bus Boycott? 

Film Recommendations: 

-Kes (1969). 

-Bend It Like Beckham (2002). 

-Blinded by the Light (2019). 

Thanks for listening! 

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Sean is very happy to be joined by the Wait... What Podcast Trio for the first film in the Austin Powers trilogy. 

Discussion Points: -Sean attempts to squeeze in facts amongst the anecdotes. -Communism in Austin Powers. -Dave's fringe (again). -The dancer behind Austin Powers. 

-The Wait...What Trio don't feel the need to introduce themselves. 

-Norbit is horrendous. 

-Diana The Musical. Liam goes off on one. 

-The loss of the impact of DVD sales. 

-Sean felt the omission of a mink glove. 

-Dave checking the football scores causes anarchy. 

Raised Questions: 

-Why didn't Liam like Mike Bassett? 

-Why did he love The Love Guru? 

-Did THAT dancer get your attention? 

-Is Mitch drinking vodka? 

-Would a solely Doctor Evil sequel work? 

-Have you ever said "Oh My Gentle Jesus"? 

Thanks for listening! 

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"Just because you can't see our audience, doesn't mean they aren't there".  

It's the big ELEVENTH collaboration between Bill from Bill Reads Bad Reviews and Review It Yourself.   

Sean has imported some Root Beer for the occasion, which he hasn't had since he was in America-6 years ago.   

Will the Rose-tinted glasses be shattered?  

Discussion Points:  

-Sean drops the #BreakingBill entirely. Hello #BeveragesWithBill  

-Bill is thanked for being such a good sport regarding Sean's spoof episode of BRBR.   

-The first film you've ever seen at the cinema.  

-Whether the film stands up today.   

-The original tone of the film and the cuts that were made before the cinematic release.   

-The injuries sustained by humans in this film.   

-Sean wants more respect for Air Stewards.  

-Bill appreciated the resourceful use of kitchen appliances.  

-That sentimental ending.  

Raised Questions:  

-Have Bill and Sean gone soft?  

-How has Sean not seen Gremlins? 

-Does Root Beer taste like Fizzy Calpol?  

-Does Root Beer taste like a dentist's purple mouth-rinse?  

-Is Christy's boyfriend the most 90's character ever?   

-Why does everyone have motorbikes in this film?  

-Why can't Sean say Dunst?  

-Did you pick up on the Air Steward character aspect?   

-Was Alan just on a massive amount of drugs the whole time?  

-Did you get the puns behind the soldier's names?  

-Why Yosemite?  

Quotes of the episode:   

-"It's filth"-Sean is not impressed by Root Beer.  

-"No, I know they live in Gorgon"-Bill gets exasperated-glorious.  

Thanks for listening!  

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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Review:

Sean and Bill had this extended chat during a recent recording and it seemed too good to leave on the cutting room floor.

Discussion Points:

-The problem with the Avatar films.

-Both give their own unique takes on the film.

-The missed opportunity to explore the human's reasons for coming back to Pandora.

Raised Questions:

-Why were Sean's expectations so low?

-Do people dismiss the films too easily?

-Why do people bin their 3-D glasses?

Thanks for listening!

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Sean reviews a film alone! He finally got around to watching Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007).

Discussion Points:

-Sean forgets many, many actor's names.

-The brutal tone of this film compared to the original Halloween (1978).

-The amalgamation of John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) and Rick Rosenthal's Halloween II (1981), to craft this film.

-How the film could have been unintentionally funny. 

-The Scream (1996) film series, for some reason.

Raised Questions:

-Did you miss the Halloween 'Pumpkin' introduction?

-How many of the Halloween films have you seen?

-Would you describe this film as 'realistic'?

-Did Michael talking irk you?

-Can Sean go an episode without doing a horrendous American Accent?

-Did you almost-nearly laugh?

Thanks for listening!

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Sean's friend recommended this film and then wanted to review it. Sean had never seen it before. 

Boy, was he surprised...

On Christmas Eve no less!

Discussion Points:

-Sean implores you not to listen to this podcast.

-The massive twist in the film. 

-Sean bins off the trivia because all podcasts use IMDB anyway. 

-Sean's friend desperately tries to bring some structure to the review.

-The era in which the film was made. 

-The fetish-heavy dynamic in this film. 

-Tarantino's knack of writing dialogue.

-The moral ambiguity of most of the characters throughout.

-Sean's mate was NOT happy with The Village (2004).

Raised Questions:

-Did you sneak in a late-night viewing of this film like Sean's friend did?

-Did you think that the film was a Western?

-Are any films as crazy as this?

-Can a flaming man pop corn?

-Is Sean's tactic of bringing guests on to keep him on-topic working?

-How slowly does that border patrol officer close that blind?

Quotes of the episode:

-'I'm in"-Sean is sold on the film after the opening gas station scene.

-"Let's just focus on the first half first".

-"It's sh*t, it's not worth the watch"-Sean's mate succinctly reviews The Village (2004).

Recommendations for other films where-the-wife-has-died-causing-a-crisis-of-faith-in-their-religious-husband:

-Signs (2002)

Thanks for listening!

Merry Christmas!

Promo Trailer: 

From the wonderful Ben and Fiona at FilmFloggers, Voice work by the inimitable Dan Machholz. 

Check out their awesome website here FilmFloggers

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Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

Sarah from Weird Horizon returns to listen to Sean choke on a bacon sandwich. 

Elusive: Britain's Cryptids-Available on YouTube under the title 'Elusive Bigfoot Abroad' (2020).

This documentary explores Bigfoot sightings in Britain.

Discussion Points:

-Being from England, Sean and Sarah obviously start their catch-up by talking about the weather. 

-Sarah and Sean both fell asleep whilst watching this documentary-but this is not an indictment of the film, but the weather.

-This has already happened in history two species of hominids have co-existed. 

-The seeming-balanced viewpoint of the film with regards to whether these creatures could actually exist.

-Most people don't go off the beaten track.

-How we are taught not to explore forests.

-Trunk or treat.

-The human needs for answers.

Raised Questions:

-What are Cryptids?

-Did the myth of the Kraken come from real-life giant squids?

-What's the word for the big animal family tree?

-Can you be biased when someone speaks with your accent?

-Have you ever seen a wild deer?

-Have you ever got lost in a forest like Sarah?

-Is Sean a hussy for American podcasters?

-Has conspiracy become a bit of a dirty word?

Quote of the episode:

"We're basically living on the crust of a big sponge"- Sarah rivals David Attenborough. 

Guest Info: 

Sarah has "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird."-Her words.

Her voice is so calming, I'm trying to talk her into doing a 'Help you to sleep' podcast.

LISTEN HERE: Weird Horizon • A podcast on Anchor

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"Sometimes it's worth finding out yourself what a film is like"

Sean is joined by Paisley from the 'Learn German Through Music' podcast.

Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers!

Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs. Each lesson features a song in a different genre, from indie to rap, punk to reggae, pop to heavy metal, "Learn German though Music” will help you build vocabulary quickly, while improving listening and pronunciation skills. We hope you will enjoy this podcast, and benefit from music as a fun, and effective learning tool!"

Listen to the Podcast here: Learn German through Music • A podcast on Anchor

Paisley is here to defend M. Night Shyamalan's 'Lady in the Water'.

Welcome To Defend It Yourself!

Discussion Points:

-Paul Giamatti as a main character.

-This is not one of M. Night Shyamalan's usual offerings.

-The controversial role M. Night Shyamalan gave himself.

-The tone of the film.

Raised Questions:

-Is 'niching' a word?

-Is this film a children's story?

-Why can't Sean watch Frasier?

-Is this a film about healing?

-Was the film wrongly advertised?

-Why does everyone like to stand around in the rain and talk in films?

Review It Yourself now has a Patreon!

Choose from TWO memberships:

-'Nowt Special' Side Series: This 'Nowt Special' tier gives you Exclusive Access to a (ANOTHER) side-series in which Sean watches older, classic films.... + other benefits.

-Rewatch It Yourself: +All the benefits of the 'Nowt Special' tier PLUS -An even-more exclusive series, where Sean takes you through every Zombie film he owns (there's quite a few).

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To celebrate TEN Breaking Bill episodes, Sean brings out the big guns for everyone's favourite Texan, Bill (Bill Reads Bad Reviews).

Sean chose Armageddon (1998), a film so American it hurts!

Discussion Points:

-Sean doesn't think much of The Revenant (2015).

-Bill desperately tries to get Sean to discuss Armageddon (1998).

-Sean blows any chance of a Budweiser sponsorship.

-Bill brings some bad reviews (for a change).

-Bill and Sean get side-tracked to discuss avocado, baked beans and hash browns.

-Sean decides to read out some bad reviews but forgets to pre-screen the reviews first, it gets weird fast. 

Random Questions:

-Would you stay awake just to hear Bill breathing?

-Have Bill and Sean gone soft with regards to Breaking Bill?

-Have you ever flirted with Graham Crackers?

-How do wooden houses explode?

-Is this film so bad, it's good?

-Did you spot Michael Bay's cameo?

-Has your wife ever opened your ketchup bottle?

-Is that salesman your Daddy?

-How does an override get overridden?

-Would a remake of Armageddon be pointless and forgettable rubbish?

-Why did Bill leave Texas?

-Is Review It Yourself 'so British it hurts'?

Random Quotes:

-"If you say it's that bad Bill, I'm not bloody watching it!"

-"Get off my asteroid you damn dirty ape!"

-"Why are they exploding? Why, Michael Bay?"

-"Get the book!"

Random Film Recommendation:

-Morning Glory (2010).

Breaking Bill Will Return with Small Soldiers (1998).

Then possibly 2012, Pearl Harbor and Morning Glory...

Thanks for Listening!

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Paisley from 'Learn German Through Music podcast' joins Sean to review the brand-new German adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's anti-war novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.

Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers!

Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs. Each lesson features a song in a different genre, from indie to rap, punk to reggae, pop to heavy metal, "Learn German though Music” will help you build vocabulary quickly, while improving listening and pronunciation skills. We hope you will enjoy this podcast, and benefit from music as a fun, and effective learning tool!"

Listen to the Podcast here: Learn German through Music • A podcast on Anchor

Discussion Points:

-This film is not an easy watch.

-The difference between the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the First World War in Britain and Germany.

-The outstanding performances of Felix Kammerer and Albrecht Schuch. 

-Paisley highlights the portrayal of the French in the film.

-The beautiful direction evident throughout the film.

Questions raised:

-Were the French portrayed in an unsympathetic way?

-Was the difference between the soldiers and the Generals a 'little heavy handed'?

-How do you listen to foreign language films?

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The revamped Review It Yourself continues.

Sean introduces his new co-host Sarah to her first ever viewing of Field of Dreams (1989). Calamitous opening aside, they discuss this magical and cornfield-filled film.

Discussion Points:

-Sarah's love of dinner table scenes and corn-filled field films.

-The ethereal and dream-like quality of this film.

-If they ever remake this film, Sean will stop watching new films.

-Sean kicks off about theatre snacks, farmer's markets and London prices.

-The worst-American accent in the history of podcasting returns.

-Sean desperately tries to not embarrass himself whilst trying to discuss baseball.

-Sarah and Sean enact the English version of Field of Dreams, "there's a drunk out there".

-The film makes Sean incredibly reflective.

Raised Questions:

-How did they mess up the intro that badly?

-Is Everyone like "Oooh"?

-If you build a podcast, will they come?

-Do films always need explanations?

-Do good films transcend barriers?

-Does Sean pick films purely to do impressions?

-Did people want more baseball?

Podcast Sting: Marv from 'Pods Like Us'.

Thanks for Listening!

Review It Yourself is now on YouTube!

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Satsu from Chatsunami returns to review the 1999 stage show Still Game-the precursor to the Scottish TV sit-com Still Game (2002). Written by Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan 'Still Game' ran from 2002-2007, then 2016-2019 and chronicled the lives of the two Septarians and their friends in the fictional Craiglang area of Glasgow. 

They may be older, but they are Still Game for life! 

Discussion Points: 

-The origins of Still Game (2002).  

-The amount of swearing in the stage show.  

-The Glaswegian language during the series. 

-The emotional backbone of the series. 

-How the show never laughs at age, but instead shows how we could all learn from the older generation.  

-The tragic central characters of British Comedy shows.  

-The industrial past of parts of Scotland and the North East of England and the impact of the closure of these heavy industries on those areas.  

-The social commentary of the series, which is so organically and respectfully done. 

-Satsu dares to do asides on Review It Yourself! 

Random Questions: 

-Is it a show about being left behind  

-Would you put Bottom (1991-1995) on for your Grandma? 

-Did you know that Greg Hemphill was married to the main lass from "What's The Story in Balamory?". 

-Why did the Still Game cast have to bring a hoover all the way from Scotland to Canada? 

-Did the later Still Game series lose their way? 

Favourite Still Game episodes: 

-Faimly (Series 1, Episode 2). 

-Wireless (Series 4, Episode 2). 

-Dial-A-Bus (Series 4, Episode 3), starring the late Robbie Coltrane.  

-Smoke On The Water (Series 5, Episode 3). 

-Hootenanny (Series 5, Episode 7). 

-Lights Out (Series 6, Episode 3). 

-Hyper (Series 6, Episode 5). 

-Recipe (Series 6, Episode 6).

-The Beefy Bake Episode.  

-Grim Up North (Series 8, Episode 2). 

Thanks for listening! 

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With Bill busy entertaining his in-laws and working (at his actual job) like a champ, Sean steps in to produce an unofficial all-new BRBR episode. 

(Not) Bill reads through all the terrible things people say about one of our favourite movies: Liar Liar (1997).

Disclaimer:

This episode has been produced as a good-natured spoof, a genuine love letter to the awesome podcast that is: Bill Reads Bad Reviews. Bill has guested 10 times on the Review It Yourself podcast and is aware of this spoof. It has not been made in any way to ridicule Bill. Sean would love to see Bill try and do an impression of his accent.

Thanks for the review! 

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Karman from The Gaea Connections joins Sean to defend one of her favourite films: 

The Fifth Element (1997).

Welcome to Defend It Yourself!

Discussion Points:

-Sean couldn't bring himself to re-watch The Fifth Element (1997).

-Sean reviews one of Karman's recent episodes.

-Karman and Sean discuss the proposed sequel to Gladiator (2000).

Random Questions:

-When was the first time Karman saw the film?

-Did you know Jean Paul Gutier did the costumes for this film?

-What would Karman say is so divisive about the film?

Thanks for listening!

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It's the QUARTER FINALS!

Luke is busy conquering the podern world, meaning Sean reverts to the finest rebound podcaster in the world: Satsu from Chatsunami.

Discussion Points:

-Sean starts off by jokingly saying he misses Luke, but it gets sad really quick.

-The harshness of the judges this year. 

-The difference between baking and cooking.

Random Questions:

-Does Sean have Satsu on 'Podcast Booty Call"?

-Is a sweet Vol-Au-Vont just a posh profiterole?

-Would an extra two minutes really have made all the difference?

-What constructive criticism are you bringing?

-Is there an artisan spring roll business in London or Edinburgh?

-Where did Janusz's eight spring roll go?

This podcast contains swearing and genuine bewilderment of this year's Great British Bake-Off.

Thanks for listening!

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Sean finally gets into the Halloween Spirit and reviews Dog Soldiers (2002), with Paul from SP Filmviewers.

Paul is the artist of Review It Yourself's beautiful logo. 

Discussion Points:

-The amount of people from the North East in this film.

-Sean explains how it's nice to listen to regional accents from closer to home. 

-Gurinder Chadha's films. 

-The practical effects in the film. 

-Christian Bale's comments about acting in front of a green screen.

-The great quieter moments between the characters, which really elevates this film.

-When all else fails, make a brew.

-The dubious geography evident in the film. 

Random Questions:

-Did you forget that Liam Cunningham was in this episode?

-Have you heard Liam Cunningham's actual accent?

-Should Sean start the Howling film series with The Howling III (1987)?

-Why do Werewolves open tent zips so gently? 

-When was the last time we got a film like this?

-Does a lower budget force you to become more creative as a filmmaker/director?

-Did you know it was the bandage which the dog was chewing on?

-How can you not love a film with fist-fights with werewolves in numerous scenes?

-Are some films nowadays guilty of treating audiences like they are idiots?

-How the hell does Sean mix up A Night At The Roxbury (1998) and Pootie Tang (2001)?

Random Quotes:

-"He's from Ireland...his voice is very Irish, obviously".

-"It's so manly this film".

-"When people ask me, what do I want [from films]: This!"

-"A cup of tea solves everything"

-"Dogs like sausages"-Sean's stunning analysis continues. 

Random Recommendations:

-An American Werewolf in London (1981)

-The Howling (1981)

-Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

-Blinded By The Light (2019)

Thanks for listening!

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Sean tries to do an enthusiastic introduction and fails miserably.

Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' joins Sean to defend the much maligned and forgotten horror film from 2008, The Ruins (2008).

Clayton shows up Sean by actually knowing the actor and actresses' names.

Discussion Points:

-Clayton has been defending this film for years and is very happy to deep-dive into the film. 

-The promotion of the film, or lack thereof. 

-Sean has a Ben-like moment and despairs at the fireworks in the background. 

-When the local guy says "No, don't go", you should probably listen. 

-The sound effects in this film are fantastic. 

-It's not a jump-scare film, it's creepier and unsettling.

-The CGI in the film. 

-Clayton gets on his soapbox about plants. 

-The difficulty of adapting the magnificent settings of a book to the big screen, particularly in a smaller-budget film.

-Driving a Manual car in an apocalypse.

-American audiences and unhappy endings.

Random Questions:

-Did you think the beginning was quite bland?

-Did you suspect Mathias?

-Why does Clayton love this film?

-How did this film pass Sean by?

-Is 90 minutes the perfect length for a film?

-Can Clayton guess the line that made Sean groan?

-Are The Mayans trying to convince the tourists to leave at first?

Random Quotes:

-"It's right in your face or on your legs".

-"Some of the acting was horrendous".

-"I really enjoyed this, and I'm not easily impressed".

-"She's hungover...wearing flip-flops".

-"This man isn't German!".

Thanks for listening!

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Luke from The Nerdstalgic Podcast returns to help Sean review Custard Week!

Discussion Points:

-Sean has THREE WORDS for Luke. 

-Apologies for the swearing.

Random Questions:

-Do you miss the days of Bake-Off when there was baking?

-Is Custard a main ingredient?

-When will we get "Tomato Sauce Week"?

-Does Sean really expect Luke or the Listeners to believe that he usually 'holds back'?

-How can you make a more robust meringue?

-How stiff does Paul Hollywood want it making?

Random Quotes:

-"This episode was absolutely infuriating!"

-"Oh Kevin, not rosewater".

-"What on Earth, this wasn't Bake-Off".

-"This whole series has just felt weird!

-"I'm sorry, I've got to get this out".

Thanks for listening!

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Satsu from Chatsunami joins Sean to do the deepest of deep dives into the Great British Bake Off Halloween Week!

Why did Sean give Scooby Doo CPR? Listen to the end to find out. 

Discussion Points:

-Paul and Prue's dynamic.

-Sean bravely describes a Haggis to a Scotsman.

-Satsu and Sean both found Mexican week an absolute embarrassment.

-Sean then deconstructs the idea of s'mores.

-Luke was right about the pumpkin spice. 

Random Questions:

-Why didn't the Bake Off do Mexican desserts?

-Do you miss Mary Berry?

-Do you have Paul's cookbook or Mary Berry's?

-Are the judges too critical?

-Are the Scottish okay with swearing?

-Does Satsu have repressed rage from cooking class?

-Have you ever been forced to eat raw Kebab?

-Are they running out of ideas?

-Why is tuna and runny cheese hell for Sean?

-Is the editing to blame?

-Is Sean's Mam right?

-What boiled Satsu's biscuit?

Random Quotes:

-"It wasn't good was it"

-"Halloween absolutely winded me up!"

-"Do you no want a wee bit of thickness, no?"

-"Listen to the word people-technical"

-"Not apple-y enough?" "Get them to make an apple pie then".

-"It's not funny anymore Paul".

Satsu's Recommendation:

-Nailed It.

Thanks for listening!

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Sarah returns and her and Sean have a catch-up and discuss a potential next instalment of The Mummy (1999) series. Sarah and Sean discuss Brendan Fraser's comments about The Mummy (2017) and whether he would come back to the franchise. They then discuss how to fix The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). 

Discussion Points: 

-Being English and pretending to be excited when you're not.  

-A potential fourth film in The Mummy (1999) franchise. 

-Sean meant Julianna Margulies, not Julianne Moore.  

-Sean lays out what he thinks are non-negotiable things to get before you begin The Mummy 4 & the time-setting of any new film. 

-Sarah wonders where you could set the new Mummy and the possibility of adding a younger group of characters. 

-How strong the characters were in the original film and how easily it would be to fluff it up.  

-Sarah was not a fan of the kid in The Mummy Returns (2001). 

-Roland Emmerich films. 

Random Questions: 

-Why do the Americans not understand the word Whinge? 

-Did you know what a pull quote was? 

-Should Sarah do a spooky stories night-time series? 

-Is listening to your own voice psychopathic? 

-Did the Spiderman series side-track Andrew Garfield's career? 

-Would you watch The Mummy 4 set in Antartica? 

-What happened to Dennis Quaid? 

-How bad is Sean's idea for the plot of the fourth film? 

Random Quotes: 

-"My brain is in the gutter". 

-"I couldn't believe how boring it was"

-Sarah was not impressed with The Mummy (2017). 

-"I am a librarian!". 

-"I would love it to work, and I feel like it can but there are so many ways for it to go wrong" -In one sentence, Sarah sums up what's Sean's been trying to say for over an hour. 

-"It's the British way, I love to be pleasantly surprised". 

-"Hope for the best, plan for the worst". 

Thanks for listening!

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Which film trailer/previews make you want to spend your hard earned cash at the cinema?

Let Sean and his new co-host Sarah help with that, by reviewing trailers for upcoming 2024 films and a few old favourites.

Welcome to Preview it Yourself.

This time around Sean bravely broaches the the cream/jam scone debate with Sarah from Cornwall before examining the trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's new film: Trap (2024). With just a week until it releases, is it worth your time and money?

Thanks for Listening!

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Warning: It gets rather sweary.

Craig and Chris (eventually) from Whit's The Script? are joined by Sean to discuss Terminator Genisys (2015). 

Is the time right for a reappraisal for the much-maligned fifth instalment in the Terminator series? Probably not, but here goes. 

Discussion Points:

-Craig does a surprisingly good English accent. 

-They struggle to understand the withering criticism directed towards this instalment.

-Craig has chosen this hill to die on and it has Terminator Genisys written all over it.

-Expectations versus reality.

-The strong pacing of the film.

-The spoilers in the trailers.

-Sean talks about giving films a second chance.

-Chris arrives after 46 minutes and well any truly rains on Craig and Sean's Genisys-themed parade.

-Sean inadvertently reveals his CD collection.

Random Questions:

-Does the John Connor-Terminator hybrid have a model number?

-Is Sean popular enough to do 'hot takes'?

-Is The Lost World (1997) better than the original?

-Should they have binned John Connor and Katherine Connor (Nee Brewster) from Terminator Salvation (2009)?

-Jai Courtney has won his way back into Sean's good books, but has he got into yours?

-Is J.K. Simmons (Robocop) easy money?

-Why couldn't they paint the tyres over the guy's face?

-Do you have film quotes that you think about every now and again?

-Will Sean ever give Spectre (2015) another try?

-Chris wonders, was Sarah Connor needed in this film? 

-Does anyone ever read these notes? 

-Why does Sean suddenly get so sweary?

-How do you say lore?

Random Quotes:

-"The North East, it's like Scottish people with their heeds kicked in"-Craig sums up the North East people. 

-"It's not unwatchable but it's pretty bloody close"-Sean is disgusted by Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).

-"Expectation goes above realisation"-Craig sums up the initial reaction to sequels.

-"It is very high-end CGI"-Sean actually praises some CGI.

-"The first time I saw him, I thought Oh you can't act!" Sean remembers first seeing Jai Courtney in A Good Day to Die Hard (2013).

-"Oh God it's bleeding in"-Sean says NIKE the American way. 

-"He [Sam Worthington] was totally unknown at that point...at least to me he was"-Sean really needs to get his ego in check soon. 

Shout-outs:

-Carlo from 'The Movie Loot'.

-Chatsunami and their wonderful Terminator series. 

Do Not Watch Recommendations:

-Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).

This episode is also available over at Whit's The Script?, please go over and listen to it from there (and here too please).

Thanks for listening!

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Sean is joined by Shawn from Cheap Seat Reviews to discuss American (not proper) Football. A sport with a ball shaped like "Hey Arnold's" head and limited use of your foot. 

Americans-Get ready to laugh.

Everyone else-get ready to be confused, but hopefully entertained. 

Random Discussion Points:

- The differences between US and UK language (standard).

-Kalvin tries to help Sean get his head around the actual game time. 

-Kalvin and Sean try to convince the other that theirs is the proper football.

Random Questions:

-What's exciting about American football?

-Is American football like a chess game?

-How many Americans watch just the highlights?

Random Quotes:

-"I drank so many vodka lemonades that I fell onto my face, the pavement was fine".

-"I'd be disappointed if there wasn't a conspiracy theory about it".

-"See this is what I mean".

Thanks for listening!

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Sean is joined by Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line' podcast to review 'Die Hard 4.0' (2007), also known as Live Free or Die Hard outside of Europe.

Ryan was Review It Yourself's first ever guest!

You're in for a lot of waffle and going so far down the rabbit hole that you pass Alice!

Ryan TAKES OVER the podcast episode around the 80-minute mark and begins to interview Sean about what is next for 'Review It Yourself'.

Discussion Points:

 -Pretty much everything but the film.

-Sean continues to drink Arnold Palmer's while Ryan is enjoying a vat of wine, in celebration of a year of the podcast.

-Sean watched the Unrated Sweary, but barely mentions it. 

-Sean explains the meaning "a sniff of the barmaids apron".

-Ryan and Sean forget to review the film and get bitter about being old.

-Mrs Doubtfire: A Comedy Musical.

-Ryan wants Baywatch: The Musical.

After 80 Minutes:

-Ryan asks Sean where next for Review It Yourself.

-Sean lays bare exactly how many listen to the podcast on average. Ryan importantly states "Numbers don't mean f**k all!". 

-What is the one thing Sean would change/do differently about the last year?

-Sean explains his no politics rule.

-Sean gushes over FilmFloggers, as usual.

-Apologies if you thought this section got a little bit self-indulgent. 

-Is Vintage It Yourself or Do It Yourself too far?

Random Questions:

-Was A Good Day To Die (2013) start of Bruce Willis's "I don't care" era?

-Is the film's premise more realistic, 15 years on?

-Has the film got better with age?

-Why didn't they stick with the original film title in Europe?

-Why the .0?

-Is it past the watershed?

-Why did Ryan fall asleep in a train toilet?

-Do Sean's tangent annoy you?

-Why is John McClane always a proper bum at the beginning of every Die Hard film? 

-Why doesn't John McClane have a book deal by now?

-What would John McClane call his podcast?

-Why would you want to hack into systems with a Nokia 3310 when you can play Snake?

-Do you think Mrs Doubtfire and ELF are massively overrated?

-Does Jai Courtney need a better agent?

Random Quotes:

-"I'm easily impressed by small things".

-"Look at me trying to soldier on with an actual review".

-"I've never heard of that but I love it"

-"You're always neutral you Sean".

-"I do episodes with Ben [FilmFloggers], I've managed to work my way in with him, it's just taken me a year of simping". 

-"I'm constantly surprised that people want to come back".

-"That's the saddest thing I've ever heard"

-"Now I'm telling you it back, it sounds sh*t".

-"Thanks for listening to this review of Die Hard everybody"-Sean as he side-tracks to review The Da Vinci Code Extended Cut.

Honourable Podcast Mentions:

-FilmFloggers

-Bill Reads Bad Reviews

-Weird Horizon

-The Nerdstalgic Podcast

-The Decision Reel

-Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation and Comics

-Wait...What Podcast Trio

-Pods Like Us

Please Don't Watch:

-A Good Day To Die Hard (2013).

Thanks for listening!

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Luke is back!

When it comes to puns, Luke is on a roll.

Sean can't cope and slips up with a horrendous accidental double-entendre. 

Discussion Points:

-Steamed Puddings.

-Lemon Meringue Pies.

-Mousse.

-Sean does another fake advert.

-Sean describes Pumpkin Pie for people in the UK.

-Luke realises what his and Sean's next co-hosting show should be. 

Random Questions:

-Why is Luke glad that he missed last week's episode?

-Why did Sean think this week was Mousse week?

-How will Sean react when he finds out that Luke has been speaking to Bill (from Bill Reads Bad Reviews), behind his back? 

-How is the word pudding an insult?

-Why didn't Carole borrow somebody else's tap?

-Is Abdul now the one to watch?

-Is Luke the King of Baking Puns?

-What's the obsession with Pumpkin Spiced Lattes?

Random Quotes:

-"It was clearly just cos Paul had been to Mexico": Luke and Sean muse over last week's episode with Mexican food.

-"Steady Luke, Steady".

-"That was really subtly slipped in and I quite enjoyed it"-Sean is impressed with Luke's hidden puns.

-"You think by now they would learn".

-"You know when you eat something and it makes you shiver".

Quote of the episode:

-"I don't see the appeal of pumpkin"-Luke, The Nerdstalgic Podcast. 

Thanks for listening!

Luke and Sean will be back next week with a review of Halloween Week.

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Bill is hammered and Sean struggles to stave off a sugar coma. 

Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' returns to review Spectre (2015).

Bill turns the tables this week and is so excited to watch Spectre (2015) as part of the #BreakingBill series.

Sean reveals a very strange new sponsor: "Mr Hinx"*. 

Discussion Points:

-Sean finally tries an Arnold Palmer! Shout-out to The Decision Reel guys- (The sugar kicks in around 60 minutes in).

-Bill keeps giving Sean flashbacks of Skyfall and No Time To Die. 

-Bill re-enacts 'the plane version' of a certain scene.

-The real evil of the film: Unwashed hands. 

-Britain: Sean gets annoyed about the use of VHS tapes.

-American: Bill gets annoyed about the range of a handgun. 

-Bill is not happy with the construction of the new MI5/MI6 building. 

Random Questions:

-Why does Bill think every drink Sean drinks is warm?

-How many hot dogs does Bill have to eat that it sours his view of a film?

-Are all Bill's podcasting friends British? His wife thinks so!

-Why is Bill using made-up words in his podcast? 

-Is Bill getting too sassy? 

-Did they blow all the money on the extras during the opening scenes?

-How many times do they use the word quit?

-What makes Sean begin to sing the American National Anthem (Bill ignores this)?

-Why is there DNA on the rings? Are they on every ring?

-How unobservant were the L'Americain Hotel staff? 

-Would you watch Grand Designs starring Ernst Stavro Blofeld?

-How fed up are the HR department with James Bond?

-Will Bill share his BRGRs?

Random Quotes:

-"You know when they say they're doing some work down your road and your water goes a bit brown-that's what it looks like".

-"It'll get you right in the gums".

-"Skyfall, stupid bloody film".

-"Connect all films-open that one".

-"Let it out Bill, how did that make you feel?"

-"Just say it girl".

-"The film's nice to look at, but there's nothing behind the eyes".

Quote of the episode:

-"Where were the handrails?"-Bill Reads Bad Reviews. 

Thanks for listening!

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Sean reviews Mexico Week, solo-in under 12 minutes.

Sean felt lost in Mexican Week, before losing Luke. Don't worry Luke will return next week. 

Random Questions:

-Is Janusz close to going out?

-How badly does Sean mangle the food names?

-Has Sean been watching too much Alan Partridge?

-Is a Taco too simple for Bake-Off?

-Can you get any better than gravy?

Quote of the episode:

-"There's a kick in the crackling".

-"Give them more time to proof".

Thanks for listening! 

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In the final Birthday Party Games episodes, Sean is joined by Mark from the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast. 

Grab your ice cream and jelly, your party hat and your party bag. Here we go!

They take it in turns to pick a film/movie that disappointed them their Top Five Most Disappointing Films. Stik around for the 'Honourable Mentions'. 

Random Questions:

-Sean watched Nope in an empty cinema, but why did it put him on edge?

-Is American History boring?

-Why was Mark so disappointed in Thor: The Dark World? Go check out his podcast to find out why. 

-Why was The Batman such a disappointment?

-How many times do we use the phrase disappointment?

-Is Avatar re-watchable?

-Does Christopher Nolan deserve to be sent out of the classroom?

-Does Sean not understand smart science fiction?

-Which film is the Gold Standard for how far apart Mark and Sean can be with their film opinions?

-Which film made Mark check his watch six times in 90 minutes?

Random Quotes:

-"That movie was all about... look how awesome the CGI is, but the film's not very good".

-"The Mummy 2017 was...what a waste of a good idea".

-"That was a chuckle of agreement".

-"Just accept it and move on... I can't".

-"[Tenet and Avatar] looks really pretty but there's nothing behind the eyes".

-"The Happening is a gift for a podcaster".

Random Film Recommendation:

-None, seriously none. 

Thanks for listening!

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Ben from FilmFloggers and Sean from Review It Yourself team up to take on a topic that will surely endear them to listeners' and other podcaster's hearts: CGI.

The expected 30 minute run time turns out to be wildly ambitious for these waffling pair of c---- (retracted by Sean).

Ben and Sean try to understand why CGI has become has prevalent as it has-by taking on some of the worst CGI imaginable.

Discussion Points:

-Sean tries to weigh the pros and cons of CGI.

-Tom Cruise films.

-Mummy Action.

-THAT Scorpion King CGI.

-The toll stunts have taken on actors/actresses' bodies.

Relevant Questions:

-Did the cost of insuring actors make the rise of CGI inevitable?

-Are the priorities of modern-film-making wrong?

-Did The Mummy Returns (2001) lose the charm of The Mummy (1999)?

-Does bad CGI take you out of a film?

-Was Titanic (1997) the 'last hurrah' for practical effects?

Irrelevant Questions:

-Is Ben regretting giving Fiona control of FilmFloggers Instagram?

-Can Sean brighten up Ben's mood?

-Is Sean's American accent getting any better?

-Is Sean's British accent worse?

-Who is worse, Dakota Fanning or the kid from this film?

-Has Sean been dreaming about Tom Cruise?

Quotes:

-"If you can't make it look good, just leave it alone".

-"Oh God I'm going to side with you now, God it's finally happened".

-"Lord of the Rings came out the same year"-Ben makes a devastatingly good point.

-"Whinge-Fest is probably more appropriate for us".

Thanks for listening!

Trailer: FilmFloggers: www.filmfloggers.com

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Use their Idiot's Guide to reviewing the podcast- Where even a big dummy like you, can leave a red-hot review!

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To celebrate One Year of the podcast, this mini-series sees some regulars join Sean to play some Birthday Party Games.

Grab your ice cream and jelly, your party hat and your party bag. Here we go!

This episode sees Luke from 'The Nerdstalgic Podcast' getting quizzed on his knowledge of pies (or pot pies for the US listeners). 

A mini-episode with a surprisingly amount of singing in it.

Discussion Points:

-Sean has to define the difference between British and American pie.

-Luke breaks the no-swearing rule almost immediately, then breaks into song. 

-The British eat a lot of pies.

-Luke brings unsolicited pie trivia.  

Random Questions:

-Which region of the UK eats the most pies?

-How many Great British Pounds do we spend on pies every year?

-Which part of the UK eats the least pies?

-Do you prefer the term coffyn or crust?

-Have you experienced the pure delight of a Pukka Pie from the chippy?

-Do you make Match Day 'Pie Day'?

-What jumped out of King Charles' pie?

-Did you, like Luke, think that American Pie was Oscar-Worthy?

Random Quotes:

-"I don't know America...".

-"The further North you go [In England], the more pies are eaten".

-"We give it a good go".

-"If it was quinoa pie they'd be shovelling it in".

-"If the King was there, you'd probably have to show slightly more decorum".

-"I'm sure everyone listening probably now knows more about Luke than they ever wanted to know".

Random Film Recommendation:

-Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007).

Thanks for listening!

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Nick and Keith from 'Happiness in Darkness: The Superhero Movie Podcast' join Sean to explore the characters and themes in X-Men: First Class, including Conformity, Exclusion, Pride, Revenge, and Family.

Sean, Nick and Keith discuss the surprising depth and quality in this film, the journeys of Charles and Eric, and wasting a great character.

Thanks for Listening!

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To celebrate One Year of the podcast, this mini-series sees some regulars join Sean to play some Birthday Party Games.

Grab your ice cream and jelly, your party hat and your party bag. Here we go!

In this first party game, Brett and Leah from 'I could get into this' podcast join Sean to discuss Rude English words that aren't actually rude.

The language gets very industrial...literally. 

Discussion Points:

-Sean's accent causes chaos.

-Brett, Leah and Sean try to work out the logic behind the words. 

Random Questions:

-Can the American guests figure out the true meaning of the words?

-Has your Dad ever eaten an orange or kiwi with the peel on?

-How rude can the name of a large brown European beetle be?

-Have you ever seen an assapanick?

Random Quotes:

-"Wait...we need to stay clean?". 

-"Wait, a second you didn't even know your own words?!".

-"We don't do a lot of ship-building in the Mid-West".

-"I heard something completely different".

-"I dare not even guess".

Quote of the episode:

"That wasn't so painful"-Leah reviews her time on the podcast. 

Thanks for listening!

*Explicit*

This chat is for adults only, there are many puns and dirty-sounding words, which actually aren't rude. 

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Welcome to the Second Review It Yourself episode.

Sean is baffled by American Football. Fear not, Kalvin from 'The Magic Number is 3 (When It Comes To TV) is here!

Discussion Points:

The First Hour:

-American-English words which cause confusion in the United Kingdom.

-The actual game time versus the amount of time for the game to be taken.

-The similarity between American Football and Podcasting.

-American Football Scheduling.

-Proper (European) Football Scheduling.

-Cupcakes.

The Second Hour: 

-Graduation Stories.

-American chanting.

-Sean talks about his guest spot on Stew World Order with Bill Reads Bad Reviews, and THAT infamous rating (10 out of 10).

-Kalvin explains his podcast idea.

Random Questions:

-Has Sean given Kalvin an impossible challenge?

-Have you ever watched a sport so boring that you drank so many Vodka Lemonades that you fell on your face?

-Why do all Sean's random sports watches always happen in foreign lands or strange pubs?

-Will this offend the Americans?

-Why did Sean get so bored watching the Black-Out Super Bowl in 2013?

-Is American Football just a souped-up Chess game?

-Why did Hey Arnold confuse lots of European kids?

-Is Game of Thrones like the best cup of tea you've ever had in your life?

Random Quotes:

-"It's like rugby without the running, the trys and it just stops every two minutes".

-"The pavement was alright".

-"This is like being in high school... this is all dumb and very simple".

-"It's a much more polite way of saying-you feel like you're teaching someone who's thick".

-"Maybe Nicolas Cage picks his movies for him".

*Disclaimer-This was recorded before the passing of Queen Elizabeth II*

Thanks for listening!

Kalvin will return to Defend "The Fast & The Furious".

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Starting with a mini-beer review and a James Bond discussion, Sean welcomes Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' back to Review It Yourself. 

Bill brings a really eloquent argument for Skyfall (2012), whilst Sean just repeats "it's stupid" over and over again. They bond over a mutual dislike of Spectre (2016).  

Discussion Points:  

-Bill still hasn't got over his Forrest Gump episode.  

-The dark tone during the opening of this film.  

-We don't make films like this anymore.  

-Sean completely forgets about the Lord of the Rings film series. The disappointment in Bill's voice is heart-wrenching.  

-The strength of the characters in the film.  

-That feeling you get when leaving the cinema after seeing a great film.  

-Sean needs to lay off the history the books, as he repeatedly calls Barbossa, Barbarossa. Which was the code name for the Invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany. 

Random Questions: 

-Do the English drink warm beer? 

-Do Americans put ice cubes in lager?   

-Is Skyfall a poor man's Home Alone? 

-Has Bill been watching too much Forrest Gump?  

-Should Bill do an X-rated version of Bill Reads Bad Reviews? 

-Who did the music for this film?  

-What film in the Pirates franchise made Bill want to leave the movie theatre? 

-Did the butler drop like a wooden door or like a sack of spuds? 

-Did you know Zoe Saldana was in this film? 

Random Quotes: 

-"Who was in that writer's room?". 

-"He can see the BRGR on the grill and he just needs to get to it". 

-"The opening of this film, a lot better than the beginning of this [podcast] episode". 

Thanks for listening! 

Sean and Bill will return with a review of Spectre (2015).

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It's Bread Week!

An episode full of laughter as Luke (from The Nerdstalgic Podcast) and Sean try to work out a bizarre Bake-Off episode. 

Random Discussion Points:

-Sean can't stand Chelsea Buns. 

-Luke still loves Carole.

-Luke's rage.

-Sean gets confused.

Random Questions:

-IS it possible to have too much cheese?

-Did you know what a Pain Au Raisin was?

-Is it acceptable to mess up a pizza?

-Does your wife make a fierce fish pie?

-Can you improve the concept of a pie?

Random Quotes:

-"Fish should be in the sea, nowhere near bread or pizza".

-"You're on Bake-Off here, can you keep your smut at home please".

Thanks for listening! 

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It's Biscuit Week!

SKIP TO 09.30 MINUTES TO AVOID THE SEA-SICK STORY...stayed tuned right to the rousing ending!

Discussion Points:

-Sean's battle with an electronic door.

-Luke's spot-on predictions. 

-Biscuits.

-Apparently, the biscuits are pronuonced like the French City Nice-sorry Luke.

Random Questions:

-Is a sea-sickness story acceptable for a baking show review?

-Why does Luke have a sinister poster of all the Great British Bake-Off Series?

-Is it a macron or macaroon?

-Have you ever bought cheap biscuits?

-Are you a ginger-nut or a Malted Milk person?

-Did you know what feathering was?

Random Quotes:

-"Shut, please shut!".

-"I've never been to sea".

-"Are you a Malted Milk kind of man? I wouldn't have thought that".

-"She looks like someone who's handled a lot of bread!".

Random Recommendations:

-Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Thanks for listening!

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IN THE NAVY! YOU CAN SAIL THE SEVEN SEAS...Sean is joined by Nick from 'Let's Get Trashed' podcast. Nick is here to defend the under-rated Down Periscope (1996). Nick is faced with questions about when he first saw the film and what he thinks is the reason behind the film's poor-reception. Discussion Points:-Sean is disgusted this film is only 11% Rotten Tomatoes, further compounding his refusal to use the site in his podcast ever again. -The under-dog nature of the story. -The writing quality of present-day films.-Nick brings up superhero films.Random Questions:-Should you give command of a submarine to a man with a 'Welcome Aboard' tattoo?-Did the Navy popularise tattoos?-How bad is Jane Leeves accent in Frasier?-Have you ever mixed-up Rob Schneider and Roy Scheider?-Why are all the reviews from 4-8 years after the film was released?-Are you pro-Waterworld?-Do certain films get bad reputations?-How bad can Indiana Jones 5 be?-What happened to submarine films?Random Quotes:-"You do realise you're going to have to sit through some sh*t don't you?"-the realisation of the Defend It Yourself dawns.-"People from Manchester don't talk like that!"-"I like U-571, I mean historically it's horrific".-"But she's already dead what's the point?"-[How high does Sean's voice go].Random Film Recommendations:-K-19: The Widowmaker (2002).-Coherence (2014).Definitely Not Recommended:-Geostorm (2017).Thanks for listening!

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Sean continues his solo-MCU review series. 

This time it's the fourth (chronologically speaking) film: The Much-Maligned Iron Man 2 (2010).

Random Questions:

-Are MCU films mindless popcorn fodder?

-How many times have you seen Iron Man 2?

-Why did they do the cliched scream to the heavens?

-Has Sean privatised podcast peace?

-What's more boring to watch, F1 or Golf?

-Did they miss a trick in having Tony shown as an efficient Formula One driver?

-Why are there records for the villain? 

-Why is that airplane hangar so clean?

-Why is Tony's basement so easy to access?

-Why were the drone colour-schemes so unimaginative?

Random Quotes:

-"It's just Tony in all his arrogant glory"

-"He might've survived but..."

-"He's building a kind of ARC-whip".

-"I don't care how rich you are, whose airplane hangar is like that?"

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Sean and Luke (Nerdstalgic podcast) co-host this Great British Bake-Off review series.

They both struggle to avoid side-tracks as they begin to review the premiere episode of series 13 of The Great British Bake-Off. 

Not as many food puns as you might expect but give us thyme.

Discussion Points:

-Sean continually gets the contestants mixed up, whilst Luke talks about Bagpuss.

-Luke dabbles in ASMR.

-Sean dislikes many ingredients in this episode. 

Random Questions:

-What word makes Luke's plums cringe?

-What baking term does Sean's Mam hate?

-Why can't pronounce Pru Leith's name?

-What is a sandwich cake?

-Should Luke get some black pudding into his diet?

-Why won't Sean eat passion fruit?

-Is a beef bourguignon just a "posh beef stew"?

-Who is your Bake-Off dark horse?

Random Quotes:

-"I've done more accents on this podcast than I've had hot dinners".

-"Get your hair out of my cake!"

-"I literally made that noise!"

-"And she curdled her cream! There's no pun in that!"

*Apologies for the background noise*

Thanks for listening!

Back next week with our review of Biscuit Week!

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What a film! What a film!

Sean reviews what he believes is the best film in the entire MCU.

Discussion Points:

-The emotional through-line in the film and the character progression of Tony Stark.

-The strong cast and brilliant lead role. 

-The surprisingly dark-themes.

Random Questions:

-Is Tony the Da Vinci of our times?

-Does this episode need to be taken out by Pepper Potts like Tony Stark's 'trash'?

-Are they terrorists or hit-men? 

-Who is Howard Stern?

-Are segways more socially acceptable nowadays?

Random Quotes:

-"Yes, the promotional video is a bit of an exposition dump, but it's a hell of a stylish one".

-"Tony Stark, visionary, genius, dream-weaver plus American patriot".

-"I know from Bill that Americans can get confused about the way we pronounce words, but just remember it was our language first so we're right".

-"Tony Stark is a man whose life has no consequences until he ends up in captivity".

Random Film Recommendations:

-Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003).

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Sean is joined by Alexia from Titanic Talkline to review the Titanic documentary Ghosts of the Abyss (2003), which documents James Cameron's 2001 expedition. This was his first journey back to the Titanic wreck since 1995, when he shot footage for his Titanic (1997) motion picture. 

This episode is accessible for both those who are familiar with Titanic history and those who may know less about the shipwreck, as both Alexia and Sean do their upmost to explain the documentary as fully as they can. 

Sean scuppers the discussion partway through with a very distracting mug.

Discussion Points:

-Beloved and lost treasure Bill Paxton.

-The main players in the documentary and how it was very much a family affair.

-The unseen troubles which befell the expedition, which is not shown in the documentary film but is documented in the book.

-How dangerous it is just to live on the boat. 

-Visual Navigational Aids-what they are and how they are critical to explore the wreck safely.

-Sean's theory as to why memorial plaques are left on the stern rather than the bow.

-Alexia's surprisingly good English accent.

Random Questions:

-How many times does Sean tell everyone he's read the book?

-Do a lot of Titanic documentaries skip how difficult and dangerous it is to dive to the wreck?

-Whilst on-board the Keldysh, what did Bill Paxton get told off by a Russian crewmember for?

-Does the resolution of older images of the Titanic wreck compared with the most recent 8k footage (during the Ocean Gate in 2022) of Titanic make the deterioration of the wreck look worse?

-Did you know Titanic movie parody merchandise exists? (Sean didn't).

Random Quotes:

-"If you haven't already tuned out".

-"Unless you get a really benevolent squid, you're screwed"-"Good segway, there's a biologist on board".

-"The front of the ship, the bow, is really romanticised, obviously the film helps...it looks kind of like normal...but then you look at the stern of the ship and it's like a death you've never experienced". 

-"Diving to the ship takes more from you than it will ever give".

Correction: The lifeboat lowering is from the documentary Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron.

Disclaimer-It is disputed as to what happened to Bob Ballard's 1986 expedition plaque, some claim it was stolen, whilst others think it slipped from it's original position and was covered by sediment. 

Alexia will return to take part in the Defend It Yourself series, to defend Showgirls. 

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Sean finally reviews an animated film after nearly three years of podcasting: Ice Age (2002). To discuss this near-perfect film he is joined by Luke from The Nerdstalgic Podcast.

They side-track into a tangent about animated films for the first half an hour.

Discussion Points:

-The unnecessary sequels.

-The rise and fall of Blue Sky Studios.

-The similarities between Ice Age (2002) and The Fugitive (1993).

Raised Questions:

-Have we lost the 'heart' in modern animated films?

-Why don't animated films take risks anymore?

-What happened to the magic of Disney and Pixar films?

Intermission Sting:

-Marv from 'Pods Like Us'.

Thanks for Listening!

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Sean is joined by a new co-host, Luke from the Nerdstalgic podcast.

Welcome to 'Soggy Bottoms'.

Luke and Sean will be reviewing each episode of the Great British Bake-Off series 13!

The series will be available in both the UK and the US. 

Random Discussion Points:

-Food

-Pies 

-Chocolate

-Sean goes through this year's contestants, before describing Paul Hollywood in an extremely saucy way.

-Luke takes exception to the way Sean pronounces raspberry.

-Luke and Sean then deep-dive into different chocolate flavours, restaurant etiquette and queues.

Random Questions of the episode:

-Who will be the rubbish one this year?

-Who will be the cocky one?

-Who will be obsessed by one ingredient this year?

-How dark will Luke's humour be in this series? 

-How bad is Sean's upper class English accent?

-How bad is Luke's American accent?

-Why did everyone start baking 5 years ago?

-Do you have a particularly steady hand?

-Why do Penguins confuse Americans?

-Why is a Kit Kat Chunky Caramel so disappointing?

Random Quotes of the episode:

-"Oh he's gonna be shotting loads of sh*t in there isn't he.

-"I'm a bit trampy with Lea & Perrins".

-"At work I've got Rosemary in the cupboard. The herb, not a co-worker".

-"Calm down love, you've only been baking for five years".

-"I can't believe someone from The Midlands has just schooled me on my accent. I feel dirty all over".

-"It's gooseberry, darling".

-"I'm a pie man myself".

This episode is surprisingly pun-free but this series won't be once we get on a roll.

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Sean tries and fails to watch Captain Marvel (2019).

Getting through only 46 minutes, Sean found this film incredibly boring. 

Not a great episode, which has Sean wondering whether going chronologically with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Extremely Lightly-Discussed Points:

-The plot.

-The editing.

-The script.

Will Sean manage to complete 5 Things I Liked About This Film?

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Sean starts his Marvel Cinematic Journey with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).

The first time he saw this he didn't think it was great, will this re-watch change his mind?

-Can Sean seriously get through the entire MCU?

The episode ends with 5 Things I Liked About This Film.

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"I'd heard this film was bad but dear me"-Sean finally watches Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).

If you're not a fan of negativity, this review might not be for you. Sean was so disappointed he can't even be bothered to swear, so this is a clean episode. 

Random Questions:

-How bad can a film be if even Sean doesn't want to subject Bill to it?

-How old is Dani supposed to be?

-What's so special about Dani?

-Does Grace know who she's talking to?

-Who keeps a photo of their work van on their fridge?

-What is Sean's Dad watching?

Random Quotes:

-"How bad can it be".

-"Please don't do it to yourself".

-"We've seen this all a million times before".

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DON'T SKIP TO 24.30 MINUTES FOR THE FILM REVIEW. YOU'LL MISS OUT!

Sean and Joe discuss British fizzy drinks/American soda drinks, before delving into Grosse Point Blank (1997).

Thanks to John from 'The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast' and Stew from 'Stew World Order'.

Random Discussion Points:

-Famous brands that made short-lived drinks.

-Sean compares Green Heinz Tomato Ketchup to Clear Pepsi. 

-Sean puts the boot into American chocolate.

-The Official drink of the US state of Maine.

-Fizzy Drink Honourable Mentions. 

-ALDI's "lookalike" brands and LIDL's in store bakery. 

-Dan Akroyd and John Cusack's brilliant on-screen chemistry and rapport. 

-The changing face of films since 1997.

-Joe and Sean discuss the social commentary in Grosse Point Blank. 

Random Questions:

-Is Dandelion & Burdock tea?

-Was 'Jolt' banned?

-Is Irn Bru made from Scottish girders?

-Have you ever ordered a plain omelette?

-Why does the school have a massive, far-too-easily accessible unlocked roaring incinerator in the basement?

-Are school reunions a thing in England?

-Is this film a restrained 1990's film?

Random Quotes:

-"How bad does something have to be, to be banned in America?"

-"You throw it right back", Sean asks Joe to throw some English stereotypes.

-"Don't lie to me Joe".

Random Film Recommendations:

-The Butterfly Effect (2004) 

Disclaimers:

-This podcast is not sponsored by any drinks companies.

Corrections:

-The guys over at The Decision Reel drink Arnold Palmers.*

Thanks for listening!

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