Film Exploder

In this episode Taylor and Barry take on one of the most complex pieces of cinema that didn't make a lot of noise but is definitely worth the watch. The duo have got plenty of theories around what's going on in this mind-bender for you to choose from. As always, beware, spoilers.

In this episode, Barry and Taylor unpack the A24 film Talk To Me, it's gory details, and answer some of the pressing questions the film leaves us with. As always, heads up, the episode has spoilers.

Further Reading - Taylor and Barry's articles:

https://taylorholmes.com/2023/08/06/unraveling-the-haunting-mysteries-of-talk-to-me/

https://www.thisisbarry.com/film/talk-to-me-explained-ending-and-every-question-answered/

In this Episode Taylor and Barry take a break from exploding films and turn to recommendations of non-mainstream mind-job / mind-bending movies. So you can be sure you aren't getting Shutter Island or Fight Club as a recommendation 😃

Unlike the other episodes, this one is fully spoiler-free and you don't have to have watched any of the films being discussed.

Taylor's 5 (https://taylorholmes.com/):

Barry's 5 (https://www.thisisbarry.com/):

Special Mention:

Taylor and Barry take on one of the more complex storytelling we've seen in the past 15 years. In this Episode they break down Denis Villeneuve's Arrival from two angles - the non-linearity and aspect of the alien language. As always, there's a ton of spoilers so watch the film before you jump into this episode.

Barry and Taylor's Articles:

https://www.thisisbarry.com/film/arrival-2016-movie-plot-ending-explained/

https://taylorholmes.com/2016/11/12/movie-arrival-explained-interview-eric-heisserer/

In this episode, Taylor and Barry take on one of the most bizarre films, The Killing Of A Sacred Deer by Yorgos Lanthimos. The hosting duo take you through solid plot analysis which are canon and based on what the cast and crew have stated in multiple interviews. This will help you sleep at night, promise. As always, this episode has plenty of spoilers so watch the film before you hear the podcast.

Barry and Taylor's Articles:

https://www.thisisbarry.com/film/the-killing-of-a-sacred-deer-ending-explained/

https://taylorholmes.com/2017/12/18/the-killing-of-a-sacred-deer-discussed-and-explained/

Taylor and Barry are back with another episode where they breakdown the 2018 film Doctor Sleep which is the sequel to 1980's The Shining. The two take you through both the stories and contrast them against the books written by Stephen King. They also put to rest the age old question about Jack and his shine. Remember there's plenty of spoilers for both films, so make sure you watch the films before you hear this episode.

Barry and Taylor's Articles:

https://taylorholmes.com/2024/01/30/the-shining-meets-dr-sleep-meets-film-exploder/

https://www.thisisbarry.com/film/the-shining-explained-simply-plot-and-ending/

https://www.thisisbarry.com/film/doctor-sleep-plot-and-ending-explained/

Barry and Taylor are back and in this episode they breakdown the 2023 French film Anatomy Of A Fall. Still continuing to stumble through podcasting, they take you through the plot and the three theories around what actually happened in this story. As always, this episode is filled with spoilers for the film, so do watch the film before going into the podcast!

https://taylorholmes.com/2023/11/06/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-the-movie-anatomy-of-a-fall/

https://www.thisisbarry.com/film/anatomy-of-a-fall-ending-explained-what-really-happened/

Taylor and Barry are back and this time they break down the film Eileen based on a book by the same name. Join them as they continue to stumble through podcasting and debate the two leading theories to help understand and appreciate the 2023 movie Eileen. This is full of spoilers so watch the movie before you hear the episode!

Barry and Taylor's Articles:

https://taylorholmes.com/2024/01/08/anne-hathaway-and-thomasin-mckenzie-movie-eileen-ending-is-crazy/

https://www.thisisbarry.com/film/eileen-movie-explained-ending-was-rebecca-real/

Join Taylor and Barry as they take you on a spoiler-filled wild ride through the world of the movie 'Men.' Together, they'll unravel the film's eccentricities and chaos, trying to make sense of what on earth that movie was all about!

In this episode, witness Taylor and Barry bumble through their first podcast as they dive headfirst into the quirks and mysteries of 'Men'.

Whether you're a movie buff or just love a good dose of cinematic chaos, this episode promises to be an entertaining journey through the enigmatic world of 'Men.' So, hop on board and enjoy the ride with Taylor and Barry!

Taylor and Barry's Articles:

https://taylorholmes.com/2022/06/02/is-the-movie-men-unhinged-or-perfectly-sane/

https://www.thisisbarry.com/film/men-movie-explained-full-plot-and-ending/