For Screen and Country

This week, the guys talk about the lovely family film adaptation of Paddington. Having covered the second one already, they focus in on what sets this film apart from other similar adaptations of children's books, they praise Nicole Kidman's wonderful villainous performance, they ponder Mr. Curry and his coded racism, Jason wonders if the film is contemporary and much more.

Next week: another family film!

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Paddington stars Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville, Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Peter Capaldi and the voices of Ben Whishaw, Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon; directed by Paul King.

Is It Streaming?

USA: Netflix and available to rent

Canada: Netflix and available to rent

UK: Disney+, Netflix, Prime, Sky GO, Now TV Cinema, Virgin TV Go and available to rent

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This week, the guys tackle a HUGE movie with the third entry in the beloved wizarding franchise - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. After discussing the complicated legacy of J.K. Rowling, the guys then dive into this being the first truly dark film in the series, debate if the movie stands on its own without having watched any previous entries, the central focus on Hermione and her evolving personality and much more. Plus: M. Night Shyamalan almost directed this movie, guys!

Next week: a delightful family film!

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Pam Ferris, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Dame Maggie Smith, Julie Christie, Fiona Shaw, Richard Griffiths, Robbie Coltrane, Julie Walters and David Thewlis; directed by Alfonso Cuaron.

Is It Streaming?

USA: fubo TV, HBO Max, Peacock, DirecTV and available to rent

Canada: Crave and available to rent

UK: Sky TV Go, Now TV Cinema, Virgin TV Go and available to rent

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Back to the Empire list with Guy Ritchie's feature film debut - Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. After the show transitions into a grammar podcast for a few minutes, Brendan and Jason talk about the Tarantino comparisons to Ritchie, they marvel at the great performances by all the non-actors, Jason displays his knowledge of cockney rhyming slang, they learn about the Lock, Stock TV show and much more!

Next week: a huuuuuuuuuuuge sequel in a very popular franchise.

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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels stars Nick Moran, Jason Flemyng, Jason Statham, Dexter Fletcher, Lenny McLean, P.H. Moriarty, Steven Mackintosh, Sting, Vas Blackwood, Stephen Marcus and Vinnie Jones; directed by Guy Ritchie.

Is It Streaming?

USA: available to rent on Amazon

Canada: Amazon Prime, CBC Gem and available to rent on Apple TV

UK: N/A

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Canuck Puck! One more diversion from the list for now as Jason brings forth a Canadian film all about the inevitable end of the world called Last Night written, directed by and starring Don McKellar. The guys talk all about their end-of-the-world plans, whether David Cronenberg plays the most sane or INSANE character in the film, Purge-style gangs, the connection to Y2K paranoia at the time and much more.

Next week: Back to the Empire list and it's time for the debut of a fairly prolific director!

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Last Night stars Don McKellar, Sandra Oh, Callum Keith Rennie, Sarah Polley, Genevieve Bujold, Tracy Wright and David Cronenberg; directed by Don McKellar.

Is It Streaming?

USA: available to rent on Amazon

Canada: Amazon Prime, CBC Gem and available to rent on Apple TV

UK: N/A

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Full disclosure: there were some audio issues throughout this episode so please forgive the occasional crackling sound as Sharon's home state was literally being attacked by tornadoes.

It's time for a break so allow the fellas this rest from the list as they talk about the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice as directed by... you guessed it, Joe Wright. In the biggest coincidence ever, the guys talk about a second Wright film in a row... but as a bonus, they are joined by none other than the Sharon Horwatt of the podcast - Sharon Horwatt! They discuss the film (and the original story) at length including some of the criticisms from Jane Austen diehards, the camera work adding a dimension of modernity to the look of the film, Judi Dench's terrifying performance, the evolving performances from Macfayden and Pike and much more.

Next week: It's time for one more off-brand episode but this time it's a Canuck Puck!

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Pride and Prejudice stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden, Rosamund Pike, Simon Woods, Donald Sutherland, Jena Malone, Carey Mulligan, Rupert Friend, Talulah Riley, Brenda Blethyn, Tom Hollander and Dame Judi Dench; directed by Joe Wright.

Is It Streaming?

USA: HBO Now and available to rent

Canada: Netflix, Crave: Starz and available to rent

UK: Netflix, Now TV, Virgin TV Go and available to rent

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This week, the guys delve into the Joe Wright period piece revolving around a very weighty accusation and the fallout which occurs as a result. That's right - they're talking about Atonement starring the great Keira Knightley. They talk about unconscious bias, the fake-out happy ending that turns into a surprising twist, the impressive long takes during the Dunkirk scenes and much more. Plus: we got visits from countless celebrities and WHAT did Steven Spielberg do with his Air BNB?!

Next week: we take a break from the list to present a Brit Pick... and a huge coincidence considering this week's movie.

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Atonement stars Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Juno Temple, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brenda Blethyn and Vanessa Redgrave; directed by Joe Wright.

Is It Streaming?

USA: HBO Max and available to rent

Canada: Amazon Prime and available to rent

UK: Virgin TV GO and available to rent

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This week on the Empire list, the guys talk about the highly successful award-winning Slumdog Millionaire. Brendan takes shots at the internal logic and narrative device used throughout, they discuss Dev Patel's groundbreaking performance, they praise Danny Boyle's next-level research before making the film, they debate the character redemption of Salim and much more.

Next week: accusations can be very dangerous.

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Slumdog Millionaire stars Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Rubina Ali, Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor; directed by Danny Boyle.

Is It Streaming?

USA: Hulu, The Roku Channel and available to rent

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Apparently, the trend of biopics continues this week with the 2007 film Control, which focuses on the (short) life of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. The guys talk about the haunting origins of the band's name, Toby Kebbell's standout performance as the well-rounded (and often hilarious) band manager, the lack of blame for either of Curtis' romantic partners and much more. Plus: Jason pitches Copperhead 2 with Brendan reprising his role.

Next week: a huuuuuuuge Oscar winner for Best Picture!

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Control stars Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, Craig Parkinson and Toby Kebbell; directed by Anton Corbijn.

Is It Streaming?

USA: Vudu, Tubi, Redbox, Pluto TV, Plex and available to rent

Canada: available to rent

UK: available to rent

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This week, that's enough for the laughter. Back to sadness! The guys check out podcast favourite Mike Leigh and his biopic account of a famous painter with the film Mr. Turner. They talk about Leigh's unique writing style bringing interesting touches to a story based in fact, the Timothy Spall Acting School of Grunts and Groans, criticism of the interpretation of art, the introduction of the camera and much more.

Next week: another biopic!

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Mr. Turner stars Timothy Spall, Dorothy Atkinson, Marion Bailey, Paul Jesson, Ruth Sheen, Martin Savage and Lesley Manville; directed by Mike Leigh.

Is It Streaming?

USA: available to rent

Canada: Tubi and available to rent

UK: Virgin TV GO and available to rent.

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This week, Brendan is moving into a new home so enjoy this little off-brand mini-episode in which Jason talks about his favourite thing in the whole world: Star Trek. From Gene Roddenberry's liberal vision even as early as the show's roots to the rejected pilot episode to the language of Klingon to Jason mocking politicians for referring to the show as "suddenly" woke to much more, enjoy this little slice of something different.

Next week: back on track as the guys discuss Mr. Turner.

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