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- And Now For Something Completely Similar: The 39 Steps (2008)Brendan and Jason go back to films somewhat related to movies on the BFI Top 100 with And Now for Something Completely Similar.While maintaining social distance, Brendan and Jason discuss the BBC television adaptation of The 39 Steps released in 2008. Much is discussed such as the way in which the screenplay 'modernizes' the female companion, Hannay acting way too much like James Bond, more pallid recreations of classic scenes and much more. Stay safe and stay inside, folks.Next week: The guys continue the non-BFI Top 100 journey by talking about the sequel to Shekhar Kapur's costume drama Elizabeth with the follow-up entitled Elizabeth: The Golden Age.Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_filmsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountryTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_podOur logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
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1 hr 16 min - And Now For Something Completely Similar: The Wicker Man (2006) (w/Everything I Learned from Movies)Brendan and Jason go back to films somewhat related to movies on the BFI Top 100 with And Now for Something Completely Similar.With the surprisingly low-ranked and eerie 1973 original The Wicker Man already on the list, Brendan and Jason welcome back Steve and Izzy from Everything I Learned from Movies to talk all about the 2006 remake starring Nicolas Cage. They discuss everything from Neil LaButte's weird take on the horror genre, the level of jurisdiction that California cops have in Washington, the surprising similarities between both versions of the film and of course Cage's gonzo performance itself that escalates in surprising levels of violence. Plus - hear the actual Nicolas Cage pitch for a Wicker Man sequel.Next week: The guys continue the non-BFI Top 100 journey by talking about the 2008 BBC television remake of The 39 Steps.Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_filmsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountryTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_podOur logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
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1 hr 24 min - And Now For Something Completely Similar: Lawrence After ArabiaBrendan and Jason go back to films somewhat related to movies on the BFI Top 100 with And Now for Something Completely Similar.Following the legendary Lawrence of Arabia (#3 on the list), the guys talk about the follow-up nearly thirty years later - Lawrence After Arabia starring Ralph Fiennes in the title role. They discuss the difficulty of following up a war epic with a very small-scale movie, Brendan wonders if there is a homoerotic tinge to the relationship between Lawrence and Faisal, they talk about the movie's weak attempts to mimic the original and more.Next week: The guys continue the non-BFI Top 100 journey by talking about the 2006 remake of The Wicker Man.Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_filmsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountryTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_podOur logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
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1 hr 1 min - And Now For Something Completely Similar: The RainbowBrendan and Jason go back to films somewhat related to movies on the BFI Top 100 with And Now for Something Completely Similar.First up on the docket is Ken Russell's The Rainbow, an adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's book of the same name and the film that takes place before Women in Love (#87 on the BFI Top 100) in the literature timeline. The guys discuss lots of stuff like the movie starting with five of the worst minutes, Ken Russell's fascination with animal imagery, weird student/teacher relationships and much more. Plus - which legendary musician was almost cast in this movie? And is this good enough to replace Women in Love on the BFI Top 100?Next week: The guys continue the non-BFI Top 100 journey by talking about "Lawrence After Arabia."Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_filmsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountryTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_podOur logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
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1 hr 22 min - Mini-Episode: 1917In a departure from the usual claptrap, your hosts take a look at a recent (!) movie in the form of the Oscar-winning film, 1917. Marvel at Jason's encyclopedic knowledge of war history, weigh in on the debate about the "one continuous take" being immersive or distracting, listen in as George Mackay's award season snub is discussed and also enjoy one really bizarre recommendation at the end.Next week: The guys return to everyone's favourite mini-series - And Now for Something Completely Similar. First up on the docket - the 1989 sequel/prequel (?) to a film that Brendan reviled (Women in Love) entitled The Rainbow.Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_filmsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountryTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_podOur logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
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37 min - The Ladykillers (#13)
It's time to get dark as Brendan and Jason tackle the black comedy The Ladykillers featuring Jason's hottest take on a film thus far! The two also spend most of the episode praising the performances of Alec Guinness and Katie Johnson, they talk about Peter Sellers being criminally under-utilized, Alexander Mackendrick's warped world-view, the heist scene and much more. Next week: The guys take a break from the list to talk about Sam Mendes' Oscar-nominated war film, 1917. Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
Is It Streaming?
USA: Criterion Channel
Canada: Criterion Channel
UK: available to rent on Sky Go and Now TV
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1 hr 17 min - Brassed Off (#85)
It's time to get your bassoons, flugels and what-not and talk all about the 90s tale of a poor coal mining town on the brink of mass unemployment - Brassed Off. Brendan and Jason discuss everything in the film including the incredibly misleading marketing in America (along with the hilariously inaccurate trailer), Stephen Tompkinson's great tortured performance, the wonderful brass band soundtrack and much more. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next week. Join us, won't you? Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
Is It Streaming?
USA: N/A
Canada: N/A
UK: Brit Box
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1 hr 21 min - The Long Good Friday (#21)
British gangsters galore! This week, Brendan and Jason talk all about The Long Good Friday (#21 on the list), the film that established Bob Hoskins as an acting phenomenon. They'll talk all about Hoskins' tour-de-force performance especially during the final moments of the film, they discuss the lack of a musical score, the stories about Helen Mirren fighting for her character behind the scenes, the terrible-sounding sequel that was almost made and much more. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next week. Join us, won't you? Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
Is It Streaming?
USA: Criterion Channel
Canada: Criterion Channel
UK: Brit Box
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1 hr 27 min - Shakespeare in Love (#49)
Pre-conceived notions are challenged this week as the guys discuss Shakespeare in Love (#49) aka the flick that won Best Picture over Saving Private Ryan. Brendan and Jason also debate the ending, talk about the surprising performance from Ben Affleck, they discuss the troubled history of Miramax and Harvey Weinstein and much more. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next week. Join us, won't you? Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
Is It Streaming?
USA: Starz, Direct TV
Canada: available to rent everywhere
UK: available to rent everywhere
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1 hr 28 min - Great Expectations (#5)
Back to David Lean with his take on the Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations, which is apparently the FIFTH best British movie of all-time! The guys dive into the early work of Lean and how a seemingly smaller-scale film still brandishes his vast filmmaking style, they marvel at the horror elements on full display, they admire the loving homage to the film in a certain juggernaut of an animated TV show and much more. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next week. Join us, won't you? Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)
Is It Streaming?
USA: HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Flix Fling
Canada: Criterion Channel, Flix Fling
UK: Brit Box
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After definitively determining the best British and Canadian films, Brendan and Jason accepted a new mission: the top 100 War Movies of all time as ordained by the fine folks at Paste Magazine. Join the fellas as they dive into the history and the filmmaking behind the stories of heroism, despair, glory and the futility of war across
movies on the list and off. Plus, they have a little fun along the way, too!