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WN MOVIE TALK

Hagfilms Entertainment

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 121

Unroll the film reel and grab your popcorn! Welcome to the WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST – formerly We Need To Talk About Movies – where host Trev dives deep into the captivating world of cinema.

Whether you’re a seasoned cinephile or just love a good movie night, this podcast delivers over 100 episodes of fun, insightful film talk. From breaking down directors’ debut films to exploring the golden eras of the 70s and 80s, Trev leaves no stone unturned. So for movie history, film trivia, and directors insights, this is the podcast for you.

With recurring segments like Films I Own but Haven't Watched Yet and the in-depth 007 Project, there’s always something fresh to discover. Trev, now flying solo, brings his inner film geek to the forefront with every episode, previously joined by friends Nath, Stan, and his brother Robin. So, whether you're looking to expand your film knowledge or just want to reminisce about the classics, this podcast is your go-to destination.

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#76 - MILLERS CROSSING (1990) - The Coen Brothers

Monday, September 9, 2024 • Duration 48:05

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the Coen Brothers' Miller's Crossing, a 1990 neo-noir that redefined the gangster genre. I explore how Joel and Ethan Coen bring their distinctive style to this film, subverting genre conventions while maintaining their signature dark humour and narrative complexity.

I discuss the outstanding performances from Gabriel Byrne as the sharp-witted Tom Reagan, Albert Finney as the tough but tender crime boss Leo, Marcia Gay Harden as the enigmatic Verna, and John Turturro's unforgettable portrayal of the desperate Bernie Bernbaum. I also examine the talented supporting cast, including Jon Polito, J.E. Freeman, and Steve Buscemi.

Behind the camera, the Coens are joined by cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld, whose lush, moody visuals capture the film's intricate web of power, betrayal, and loyalty. Composer Carter Burwell adds another layer with his haunting score, further enhancing the film's atmosphere. I analyze how these elements combine to create a unique take on the gangster film, fitting seamlessly within the Coen Brothers' larger body of work.

Tune in to hear my in-depth analysis of Miller's Crossing and its place in the Coen Brothers' cinematic legacy!

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#75 - PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE - Tim Burton - A Directorial Debut

Sunday, September 1, 2024 • Duration 01:04:21

In the second episode of WN Movie Talk's Directors Debut series, we take a look at "Pee-wee's Big Adventure", the cult classic that marked the directorial debut of visionary filmmaker Tim Burton.

Released in 1985, this quirky comedy introduced the world to Burton's distinctive style, combining whimsical humour, dark fantasy, and eccentric characters. Join us as we explore the themes, visual motifs, and storytelling techniques that first appeared in Pee-wee's Big Adventure and would go on to define Tim Burton's celebrated career in cinema.

We'll discuss the unique creative collaboration between Tim Burton and composer Danny Elfman, whose iconic score helped set the tone for the film's offbeat charm. We’ll look at Paul Reubens in his unforgettable role as Pee-wee Herman, alongside the performances of talented supporting actors like Jan Hooks (as the Alamo tour guide) and E.G. Daily (as Dottie). Our discussion will also cover the screenplay by Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, and Michael Varhol, which blended slapstick comedy with a surreal road trip narrative.

In this episode, we’ll analyse how Burton’s early influences—from German Expressionism to classic monster movies—emerge in Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, and how this film lays the groundwork for the darkly whimsical aesthetic seen in later works like "Beetlejuice", "Edward Scissorhands", "Batman Returns", and "The Nightmare Before Christmas". We’ll explore recurring themes such as the celebration of the outsider, the fascination with the macabre, and the interplay between light and darkness, all of which became hallmarks of Burton’s unique storytelling style.

Tune in to WN Movie Talk as we delve into the origins of Tim Burton's cinematic universe, uncovering the artistic traits and imaginative vision that have made him one of the most distinctive directors in Hollywood. Don't miss this deep dive into Pee-wee's Big Adventure and the birth of a filmmaking legend!

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BASKETBALL DIARIES / OLD / GHOST WORLD / EXIT TO EDEN

Thursday, March 21, 2024 • Duration 52:48

Eh up film fans - Trev's back for another selection of random movie titles from his FILMS I OWNS BUT HAVEN;T WATCHED... YET!

Todays choices are a real random variety of films too, but only one can hold the title of film of the episode, which will it be? There are also affiliate links to the films and novels too, should you be interested, which won't cost you any more but may help me out with a little commission... I thank you!

Exit to Eden (1994): Directed by Garry Marshall,

An erotic comedy that takes us into the sexy world of BDSM. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Dana Delany, Paul Mercurio and Rosie O'Donnell, the film follows two undercover cops, (Aykroyd and O'Donnell) who infiltrate an island resort that caters to guests' deepest fantasies.

Own your own copy - https://amzn.to/4clOckZ or read / hear the (audio) book here - https://amzn.to/3TL20yo

The Basketball Diaries (1995):

Directed by Scott Kalvert, "The Basketball Diaries" is a gritty coming-of-age drama based on Jim Carroll's autobiographical memoirs. Released in 1995, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Lorraine Bracco, and Mark Wahlberg. DiCaprio portrays Carroll, a promising high school basketball player whose life spirals into a harrowing journey of addiction and desperation. The film depicts Carroll's descent into drug addiction, crime, and ultimately redemption, showcasing DiCaprio's powerful performance and Kalvert's poignant direction.

Own the film here - https://amzn.to/4cshBKg or read the book here - https://amzn.to/3vvbu7n

Old (2021)

M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller "Old" explores the terrifying concept of rapid aging on a secluded beach. Released in 2021, the film features an ensemble cast including Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, and Rufus Sewell. When a group of vacationers discovers they are aging rapidly on a mysterious beach, they must confront their mortality and unravel the sinister secrets of the island before it's too late. With Shyamalan's signature twists and suspenseful storytelling, "Old" delivers a chilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

GREENLAND (2020 | Gerard Butler)

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, February 26, 2021 • Duration 49:44

In this weeks We Need To Talk About... Movies Podcast, we need to talk about Greenland - the 2020 Meteor flick starring Gerard Butler. Who's up for some film discussion and review with Nath and Trev?

We also discuss Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Disaster Movies in general in case you are interested.

Check out Hagfilms on YouTube where you can find exclusive additional content like Trev's journey through "Films I own but haven't watched" series

or find us on Facebook too to drop us a comment
https://www.facebook.com/weneedtotalkaboutmoviespodcast

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THE SIXTH SENSE (1999) (BRUCE WILLIS / M.NIGHT SHYAMALAN)

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, February 19, 2021 • Duration 50:03

Trev and Nath return to discuss the classic Supernatural thriller, the Sixth Sense, starring Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment, and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

WARNING - SPOILERS THROOUGHOUT!

Its been 20 years since either of us watched this movie, but why is that? Is it because once you know the twist, there's not a lot of point re-watching, or is there something more to be said for the reason.

In this podcast we also discuss some of our favourite films with a twist!

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Or find us on YouTube (Hagfilms) for bonus content coming soon - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-wMN2b_i5va4V-SZiZW4Fg

**FILMS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO**
The Sixth Sense - https://amzn.to/37i798i
Greenland - https://amzn.to/2OJGgDW
AI - Artificial Intelligence - https://amzn.to/2NulNCz
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile - https://amzn.to/3aqAShn
Hereditary - https://amzn.to/3pyDGxr
Knives Out - https://amzn.to/3aoRIx6
Band Of Brothers - https://amzn.to/2Oy1rIT
The Others - https://amzn.to/3djpsOs
Shutter Island - https://amzn.to/2NqZGwF
LA Confidential - https://amzn.to/3dmUtAT
Usual Suspects - https://amzn.to/3jS45VD
Se7en - https://amzn.to/3anmQgk
Fight Club - https://amzn.to/3apmuGd
Lucky Number Sleven - https://amzn.to/3jSpnSQ
Poltergeist - https://amzn.to/3apNCol
Wings of Desire - https://amzn.to/3qwb20W
Signs - https://amzn.to/3qugAZV
The Village - https://amzn.to/3aplO3J
Unbreakable - https://amzn.to/3qugWzJ
Split - https://amzn.to/2ZlSVPs
Glass - https://amzn.to/3aubtUd

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UNCUT GEMS (2019) (Adam Sandler / Safdie Brothers) (We Need to Talk About... Movies Podcast)

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, February 18, 2021 • Duration 01:11:22

Its Ep 2 of the 'We Need to talk about.... Movies Podcast' and in this weeks film discussion, We Need to Talk About UNCUT GEMS the Netflix production starring Adam Sandler and directed by the Safdie Brothers. Find out what the guys thought in this film review / movie discussion.

SPOILERS are saved until THE END OF THE PODCAST just after we run through some of the LISTENER COMMENTS!

To COMMENT YOURSELF and join in the discussion, please head on over to "Hagfilms" on YouTube where our podcasts are launched be sure to subscribe and comment and we will try to DISCUSS YOUR COMMENTS IN FUTURE episodes.

Trev and Nath are two blokes based in the UK who love film discussion and talking about movies, and this is their brand new weekly podcast, so far exclusive to YouTube, so please, set the video playing, and sit back and listen to our humorous film chat

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Ep#1 We Need To Talk About... Movies Podcast - The Fellowship of The Screens (With Nath and Trev)

Season 1 · Episode 1

Saturday, February 6, 2021 • Duration 01:02:57

Welcome to We Need to Talk About... Movies Podcast! And here is Episode1 - The Fellowship of the Screens!

An introduction to the channel with a meandering unstructured chat about films with the shows hosts Trev and Nath.

ALL episodes are first published on YouTube at our Hagfilms channel - so please subscribe there too to keep ahead of the game and join in our discussions by commenting below!

Future episodes will show a little more structure, and aim at specific topics or individual movies but we thought this would be a great place to start, for us to get a feel with the technology, whilst also letting you get to know us and our film tastes through a general film discussion.

Mentioned in this episode is James Cameron and Ridley Scott (Do You Prefer Alien or Aliens), Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, and did the prequels to both let them down? Could anyone other than Robert Downey Jr have played Iron man? Plus LOTS, LOTS MORE!

Enjoy, give us a 5 star rating and subscribe to keep up to date with the rest of this series!

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#67 - EVEREST (2015)

Saturday, February 3, 2024 • Duration 01:03:16

Join Trev in this week's episode of WN Movie Talk Podcast as he delves into the gripping and heart-wrenching world of Everest, the 2015 biographical disaster movie. Trekking through the icy slopes of the Himalayas, Trev brings you an insightful discussion about the film, its cast, crew, and the true details of the 1996 disaster that struck Mount Everest claiming many lives in what was up until that date the worst disaster the mountain had seen.

As an avid mountaineer and the producer of the popular hiking YouTube Channel, Summit or Nothing (https://www.youtube.com/c/SummitOrNothing), Trev shares his personal connection to the world of mountaineering. Drawing parallels between his own experiences and the on-screen drama, Trev offers a unique perspective that goes beyond the silver screen.

Everest (2015) boasts a stellar ensemble cast that brings the harrowing tale of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster to life with exceptional performances. Jason Clarke takes on the role of Rob Hall, the skilled and determined expedition leader, while Josh Brolin portrays the adventurous and resilient Beck Weathers. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Scott Fischer, a seasoned mountaineer with a charismatic spirit. Emily Watson and Keira Knightley as Helen Wilton and Jan Arnold, provide a heartfelt portrayal of the emotional toll the disaster takes on the families left behind. The cast also includes notable actors such as John Hawkes, Sam Worthington, and Robin Wright.

Links to other mountain related movies mentioned in the podcast-

North Face https://amzn.to/492lIe4

Meru - https://amzn.to/484s6QP

Touching The Void - https://amzn.to/3w33oTA

A Beckoning Silence - https://amzn.to/42ndniF

Links to books mentioned -

Into Thin Air - https://amzn.to/3uusIRM

Left For Dead - https://amzn.to/49im6Vu

The Death Zone - https://amzn.to/3vYA14J

2023 Movie RECAP!

Monday, January 8, 2024 • Duration 47:36

Welcome, cinephiles, to a spectacular edition of WN Movie Talk Podcast! In this special episode, we're taking a deep dive into the cinematic wonders of 2023, a year that unfolded on the silver screen with breath-taking visuals, heart-wrenching stories, and unexpected surprises.

As expected, the industry giants – established directors, beloved franchises, superheroes, and captivating biopics – once again dominated the box office where the realms of toys and games, embodied by 'Barbie' and 'Super Mario Bros,' reign supreme.

We'll traverse through the highs and lows of my own movie-going experiences, from bidding farewell to Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in the 'Dial of Destiny' to unexpected gems like the quirky horror hit 'Talk To Me' and the surprisingly enjoyable 'Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Amongst Thieves,' to the entertaining true story of a YouTuber taking on Wall Street in 'Dumb Money,' featuring Paul Dano and Seth Rogen.

Classic directors made triumphant returns to the scene, enriching 2023 with cinematic brilliance. Christopher Nolan mesmerized us with the sprawling epic 'Oppenheimer,' delving into the true story of the man behind the atom bomb. Ridley Scott sparked controversy with the historical drama 'Napoleon,' Martin Scorsese transported us to the epic Western crime drama 'Killers Of The Flower Moon,' and Spielberg's biopic 'The Fablemans' unfolded with the masterful storytelling we've come to expect.

And the list goes on – a multitude of cinematic treasures and failings that shaped the landscape of 2023. But that's not all – in this episode we'll be also be delving into the highs and lows of the year as seen through the eyes of you, our beloved listeners. So Lights, camera, let the movie talk begin! Join us on WN Movie Talk Podcast for a celebration of 2023

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THE OUTSIDERS / ALL IS LOST / DEFIANCE / A SHOCK TO THE SYTSEM

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 01:01:38

In the latest episode of WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, join me, Trev as I continue my cinematic journey through my personal DVD collection, diving into the uncharted territories of "The Films That I Own That I Haven't Watched Yet!" In this episode, four titles are plucked at random, each holding the promise of untold stories and undiscovered gems.

"A SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM" (1990)

Directed by Jan Egleson, "A Shock To The System" is a darkly comedic thriller starring Michael Caine. The film follows Graham Marshall (Caine), an ambitious executive whose life takes an unexpected turn when a series of frustrations pushes him to the brink. What unfolds is a gripping tale of corporate intrigue, moral ambiguity, and the shocking consequences of one man's desperate actions.

Starring Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert

"THE OUTSIDERS" (1983)

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age drama adapted from S.E. Hinton's novel. Set in the 1960s, the film revolves around the lives of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, and the profound impact of friendship, loyalty, and societal expectations on a group of young friends. With an ensemble cast of rising stars, including Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, and Patrick Swayze, "The Outsiders" is a timeless exploration of adolescence and identity.

Starring C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez

"ALL IS LOST" (2013)

Directed by J.C. Chandor, "All is Lost" is a gripping survival drama featuring Robert Redford in a virtually solo performance. The film follows an unnamed sailor (Redford) who faces an epic battle for survival when his yacht collides with a shipping container, leaving him stranded at sea. With minimal dialogue, the movie relies on Redford's powerful acting and Chandor's masterful direction to convey the intense struggle for life in the vast, unforgiving ocean.

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