Filibuster

Filibuster is back! Lee is joined by the Ashley from Shakti Women to discuss the 2015 Turkish movie, 'Mustang'.

'Mustang' tells the story of five orphan girls who are seen innocently playing with boys on a beach, their scandalised conservative guardians confine them while forced marriages are arranged.

Ashley explains how the movie echoes the issues many women face in society and what people can do to help those in need. 

Shakti Women’s Aid helps black, ethic and minority women, children and young people experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse from a partner, ex-partner or other members of the household.

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A roundtable review of Trainspotting 2

“Hello Mark, so what have you been up to for 20 years."

No movie has been more eagerly anticipated in Scotland ever than 'T2: Trainspotting' and finally it's here! Lee Hutchison is joined by Karlie and Ross for a roundtable discussion in the city synonymous with the movie, Edinburgh.

The trio discuss their first experiences of watching the classic original movie, their expectations for T2: Trainspotting, Begbie, Renton, Spud and Sick Boy and other returning and new characters, the soundtrack and Edinburgh on screen. 

Warning: Unsurprsingly contains some colourful language that can be expected when three folk from Scotland come together.

Looking Ahead In The Marvel Cinematic Universe 

Matt Hansen is back! After his studying exile, Matt is bursting to discuss the upcoming slate of movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Matt is joined by Lee Hutchison who has spoken about his superhero fatigue but he can't resist a Marvel movie on opening night. Matt and Lee look back at Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange and discuss 2017 and beyond for the MCU. 

Matt and Lee discuss their hopes, fears and expectations for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel & the Untitled Avengers Movie. 

Lee also makes the case on why Thor Ragnarok could be the best Marvel movie. Period. 

Are you excited for the next wave of Marvel Movies?

Why We Love Batman

The last time that John and Tristan were together on Filibuster they spoke of the onscreen iterations of the Joker. It is only fitting that at their reunion they talk about the onscreen versions of Batman. They discuss how Kevin Conroy is often overlooked, the benefit of having a reboot, and why on earth did Kilmer walk out of Forever unscathed, unlike his Clooney counterpart?

Who is your favorite Batman?

Favourite Movies of 2001

Lee Hutchison is joined by Mike Schindler (Great Shot, Kid) to look back at 2001 in cinema, the year that launched Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and Fast and the Furious franchises. Lee discusses why 2001 was such an exciting year for him as a young countryside teenager and Mike as a film student. 

Mike and Lee share their five favourite movies of 2001 and why they mean so much to them and what role they played in their lives and as film fans. 

And just what is it that attracts young men to indie cinema? Lee and Mike discover the answer! 

 

 

STAR TREK BEYOND audio commentary 

Matt Hansen is back and has enlisted Lee and Tristan for an audio commentary track for the latest Star Trek movie, Beyond. The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

This film marked the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek and the trio pay their respects by discussing what made this such a special entry into the franchise. Listen while watching the movie, on the commute to work or driving in your car. This podcast has been designed for all types of audiences to listen and enjoy. 

La La Land

Damien Chazelle's new film, La La Land, is a musical about an aspiring actress (Emma Stone) and an aspiring jazz pianist (Ryan Gosling) who fall in love and inspire each other to pursue their dreams.

In this episode of Filibuster, Mike Schindler (Great Shot, Kid) is joined by Marcelo Pico of The Talk Film Society to discuss one of the most critically-acclaimed films of the year.

What did you think of La La Land?

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Thunderbirds


50 years ago the world was saved by International Rescue, a family of heroes operating from their lavish island home in the south pacific. The Tracy family used their incredible "Thunderbird" vehicles with the power of Supermarionation!

Darren Moser (Ceti Alpha 3) and Lee Hutchison are back together again to talk about Thunderbirds and why they love Thunderbird 2 the best.

What is your favorite Thunderbird vehicle?



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STARGATE SG-1

In the 1990's not many big screen movies had a TV adapation that would last more than a season but Stargate SG-1, a sequel to the 1994 movie burst onto the air on Showtime and stayed on the air for Ten seasons and gave us two spin-off shows and an animated series. 

Darren Moser (Ceti Alpha III) and Lee Hutchison are back together again to talk about Stargate SG-1 and why they love that planet hoping crew and let us know some of their favourite episodes.

Are you a fan of Stargate SG-1?

Interview with Andrew Perez from Louis Theroux's My Scientology Movie



Lee Hutchison is joined by Los Angeles based actor, Andrew Perez for this weeks episode. Andrew Perez had the unusual role for an actor of being cast in a documentary,'Louis Theroux's My Scientology Movie' as the head of Scientology, David Miscavige. That documentary was the much hyped big screen debut of British documentary filmmaker, Louis Theroux working with producer Simon (Searching for Sugarman, Man on Wire, The Imposter) Chinn and it would go on to be the highest grossing documentary in the UK in 2016.

The documentary takes the unique approach by featuring actors portraying high-profile Scientologists to recreate accounts of abuse from ex-members, including the high profile whisteblower Marty Rathbun. 

Andrew Perez discusses the unusual experience of auditioning for this movie and what it was like to develop that role with Rathbun and Theroux. Perez shares the what it was like on the set and witnessing the tension between Theroux and Rathburn as they made the documentary. Perez shares some of the amusing incidents that he found himself involved and the reaction to this movie and his amazing performance. 

 Perez also discusses the making of a movie he starred, wrote and produced, 'Bastards Y Diablos', the story of two half brothers who journey to Columbia to spread their fathers ashes. Perez discusses the experience of shooting a movie in a DIY manner in Columbia with just some equipment, friends and credit cards.