For Screen and Country

It's time to get charmed and befuddled as Brendan and Jason talk about the Hugh Grant film that started it all - Four Weddings and a Funeral. They discuss the director and writer always being at odds, Andie MacDowell's acting with regards to the final scene, Kristin Scott Thomas' underrated performance, the little wedding details that no one else bothers with and much, much more. Plus: The guys roll the dice to find out what movie they'll be covering next week. Where does this movie fall for you on the Hugh Grant pantheon (the "Grantheon" if you will)? Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

Is Four Weddings and a Funeral Streaming?

USA: Starz, Direct TV, Sling

Canada: CTV Go

UK: available to rent on Amazon and Apple TV

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This week, Brendan and Jason discuss Ken Loach's "bleaklifting" coming-of-age film - "Kes." The guys discuss whether this is either the most depressing or uplifting film of all-time, talk at length about the wild gym class scene, talk about the "down-and-dirty" nature of most of the characters and much more. Plus: The guys roll the dice to find out what movie they'll be covering next week. Have any of you seen Kes? What do you think of it? Bleak? Happy? Let us know! Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

Is Kes Streaming?

USA: Amazon Prime

Canada: available to rent on Apple TV

UK: available to rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV

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Brendan and Jason talk about one of, if not the, most disturbing films of all time with Stanley Kubrick's societal critique known as "A Clockwork Orange." They talk about everything from the ultra-violence, the various instances of phallic symbology, some of the over-the-top satire, the use of music, Kubrick referencing some of his own work and much, much more. Plus: The guys roll the dice to find out what movie they'll be covering next week. What is your take on A Clockwork Orange? Is it a masterpiece? Is it glorifying violence? Or not? Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

Is A Clockwork Orange Streaming?

USA: Netflix

Canada: Crave: Starz

UK: available to rent everywhere

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It's already time to go all the way to the bottom of the list with #100 - The Killing Fields. Brendan and Jason talk all about the fascinating story behind casting non-actor Haing S. Ngor in a supporting role, they debate if the movie is "too Americanized," early roles for John Malkovich and Craig T. Nelson are examined and so much more. Plus: The guys roll the dice to find out what movie they'll be covering next week. Does The Killing Fields belong at the bottom of the list? Would you even include it at all or not? Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

Is The Killing Fields Streaming?

USA: available to rent everywhere

Canada: available to rent everywhere

UK: Amazon Prime

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This week, Brendan and Jason talk about how to build a bridge while you're being tortured by the enemy with #11 on the BFI Top 100 - The Bridge on the River Kwai. They talk about Alec Guinness and Sessue Hayakawa's intense tet-a-tet, they debate if Guinness has crossed the line or not, they question who is indeed the star of this film and much, much more. Plus: The guys roll the dice to find out what movie they'll be covering next week. What did you think of The Bridge on the River Kwai? Is this a top David Lean film for you? Let us know! Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

Is Bridge on the River Kwai Streaming?

USA: TCM Go

Canada: CTV Go

UK: Sky Go, BFI Player, Now TV

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This week, Brendan and Jason face a film which they had no prior knowledge of even its existence before settling down to watch and talk about it but alas, here it is - #83 on the list - 1965's Darling. Join our hosts as they fall head over heels in love with Julie Christie, discuss some of the cheekier elements along with some of the sexual politics that don't age particularly well, talk about being a closeted actor in this film and much more. Also: Brendan falls victim to one of the greatest hoaxes of all time. Plus: The guys roll the dice to find out what movie they'll be covering next week. What did you think of Darling? Had you seen it before or even knew what it was? Isn't Julie Christie the best human on Earth? Let us know! Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

Is Darling Streaming?

USA: available to rent everywhere

Canada: available to rent on Apple TV

UK: available to rent on Amazon and Apple TV

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This week, the guys take to the poverty-stricken Irish slums to talk about the 1989 Oscar-winning tearjerker - My Left Foot. They talk all about Daniel Day-Lewis' insane commitment to the performance, the liberties that the screenplay takes with some of the real events, some of the odd music choices and much more. Plus: Jason pisses off Irish people. Plus: Brendan and Jason roll the dice to find out what movie they'll be covering next week. What did you think of My Left Foot? Does it tug on your heartstrings? Is it effective or maudlin? Is this a case of the movie being solid with two amazing performances or is it great all the way around? Get at us on social media and let us know! Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

Is My Left Foot Streaming?

USA: HBO Max, HBO Now, Direct TV, HBO

Canada: available to rent everywhere

UK: available to rent on Amazon

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This week, Brendan and Jason encounter a much-needed change of pace from the first three intense dramatic films with The Full Monty! Is the film merely a "fun comedy" or is there much more beneath the surface that people (including the hosts) didn't pick up on the first time around? They also discuss the film's surprisingly progressive attitude towards sexuality, the use of the award-winning musical score, the way in which some very depressing themes sneak their way into the film under the guise of comedy and much, much more. Plus: Brendan and Jason roll the dice to find out what movie they'll be covering next week. What did you think of The Full Monty? Does it warrant inclusion on a best-of list?  Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

Is The Full Monty Streaming?

USA: available to rent everywhere

Canada: available to rent everywhere

UK: Amazon Prime

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