Sonita and Dom discuss one the most iconic Christmas movies for millennials: 2003's Elf starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel.

They go through the journey the script went on from the mind of David Berenbaum to Jon Favreau's set, how Rankin/Bass was central to their shared vision, and how pivotal the success of Elf was to Ferrell's career.

(00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free)

(07:42) SPOILER LINE

(08:02) Entertainment Value

(09:32) The Story

(01:02:50) Actors/Characters

(01:18:52) The Script/Dialogue

(01:22:36) The Production

(02:12:34) Recap

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Emma and Dom take on one of the most important franchises of the 21st century: the Harry Potter film series. Starting with the first installment, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone / Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss their personal relationship with the books and films how producer David Heyman came to develop the franchise, how the film compares to the boom, the casting, best shots, favourite quotes and so much more!

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(16:29) SPOILER LINE

(17:05) Entertainment Value

(22:27) The Story

(01:22:40) Actors/Characters

(01:46:49) The Script/Dialogue

(02:33:04) The Production

(02:12:34) Recap

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Source media:

Harry Potter Behind the Scenes | Creating the World of Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD5S1ZvBd-0&t=5s

You’re a wizard harry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqUN4YdQgVQ&t=77s

Not me not Hermione … YOU:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sinDVeBVjgw

Elle and Dom talk at length about one of their favourite movies: 10 Things I Hate You, starring Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. They dissect their favourite scenes, quotes, shots, and songs while seeking to truly understand why this movie had such an impact on both of them. From its Shakespearean origins, to the screenplay, cast, and random details like the history of the real-life school it was shot in, they leave no stone unturned in this exhaustive analysis of one of the best rom-coms of all time.

(00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free)

(12:32) SPOILER LINE

(12:49) Entertainment Value

(24:40) The Story

(01:57:46) Actors/Characters

(02:18:15) The Script/Dialogue

(02:33:04) The Production

(02:49:15) Recap/All-Time Ranking

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Frosty and Dom dissect every element of the first Lord of the Rings instalment from the film's development and plot to how the costumes were made and how the various actors got the roles.

And keep an ear out for our competition to give you the chance to win a 4K box set of the trilogy by subscribing and commenting on Youtube.

(00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free)

(18:29) SPOILER LINE

(18:57) Entertainment Value

(31:23) The Story

(01:08:53) Actors/Characters

(01:35:03) The Script/Dialogue

(1:44:29) The Production

(1:52:56) Recap

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Ahead of the release of Freakier Friday (2025) Sonita & Dom have an in depth discussion about the 2003 iteration of Freaky Friday starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. After going through the plot, we compare this version to the 1976 film starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris and to the 1972 kid's novel. We also discuss the emotional depth of 2003's freaky Friday, the funniest quotes, the fashion, the music, and whether this was the pinnacle of Lindsay Lohan's career.

And stick to the end to hear our thoughts on Freakier Friday, based on the trailer.

(00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free)

(11:15) SPOILER LINE

(11:37) Entertainment Value

(15:36) The Story

(50:04) The book vs the '76 movies vs the '03 movie

(01:01:10) Actors/Characters

(01:25:33) The Script/Dialogue

(1:29:39) The Production (with product placement analysis by Concave Brand Tracking)

(1:39:38) Recap + Sonita ranks Freaky Friday in her All-Time list

(1:42:04) Looking ahead to Freakier Friday (2025)

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Stefan & Dom have in depth discussion about the 2010 Martin Scorsese psychological thriller, Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley Michelle Williams. After going through the multi-levelled plot and discussing the mind-blowing ending, they discuss the characters, their favourite lines, the production and how high this film ranks all-time for Stef.

(00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free)

(06:30) SPOILER LINE

(06:50) Entertainment Value

(09:38) The Story

(47:02) Actors/Characters

(59:33) The Script/Dialogue

(1:09:53) The Production

(1:15:39) Recap + Stef Ranks Shutter Island in his All-Time list

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Danny guides Dom to understanding and truly appreciating one of his all-time favourite movies: Robert Egger's The Lighthouse, starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe. While complex and sometimes plain weird, once you begin understanding all the themes the craftsmanship behind it, you can truly appreciate this as a masterpiece.

(00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free)

(09:09) SPOILER LINE

(09:18) Entertainment Value

(17:12) The Story

(26:04) Actors/Characters

(54:53) The Script/Dialogue

(1:04:52) The Production

(1:17:18) Recap + Danny's All-Time Movie Ranking

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Bharat & Dom deep dive into Catch Me If You Can, the 2002 Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks supposedly about the real life of Frank Abagnale.

(00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free)

(12:40) Entertainment Value

(18:59) The Story

(59:22) Actors/Characters

(1:42:07) The Production

(1:49:02) The Script

(1:54:26) All-Time Movie Ranking

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Ums & Dom deep dive into Bicentennial Man, the 1999 hidden gem starring Robin Williams about a robot who strives to become human.

(00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free)

(10:51) Entertainment Value

(13:18) The Story

(26:30) Actors/Characters

(41:03) The Script

(43:05) The Production

(50:00) Recap

(56:17) All-Time Movie Ranking

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Sonita & Dom chat about one of the greatest comedies of all time, 2011's Bridesmaids.From the hilarious scenes to the meaningful story and looking into all the characters, this broad discussion aims to truly identify why this is one of Sonita's all-time favourite movies.

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