Fulcrum Film Club

In this first episode of Jonny’s Cut, we trace a generational shift in masculinity, from the hyper-macho icons of the 1980s to the disarming vulnerability of Hugh Grant, the awkward honesty of American Pie, and the brotherhood of the Frat Pack and Judd Apatow eras. Through films like Top Gun, Notting Hill, and Wedding Crashers, we explore why true strength isn’t about wearing armour or conquering the room, but about embracing authenticity, emotional openness, and the unselfish power of male friendship.

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Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movies mentioned in the episode):

• "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits (performed by Igor Paspalj https://youtu.be/dOcdCi75Qxw )
• Morgan Creek ident theme (Michael Kamen - originally from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves)
• Only Fools and Horses clip from the episode "Time on Our Hands"
• Arnie clip from Conan the Barbarian (1982)
• "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins
• The Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) clip is from TFCON and can be found in full here: https://youtu.be/zryfjSaxXLo
• "She" by Elvis Costello
• "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers

Written & produced by Jonny Hennigan.

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

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Jonny is joined by his historian brother and Fulcrum regulars - Aidan and Tom, for 1960's Sink the Bismarck!

John Bull can be found on his podcast "The Untitled History Podcast" and on Bluesky @garious.bsky.social

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):

• "Sink the Bismarck" by Johnny Horton

Produced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew.

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

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Jonny is joined by old friend and musician - Lavy, for 2004's Shaun of the Dead!

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):

• "The Blue Wrath" by I Monster
• "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen
• Shaun of the Dead - Original Trailer (2004)
• "Ghost Town" by The Specials
• Simon Pegg presenting at the BAFTAS 2025
• "Orpheus" by Ash

Produced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew.

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

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Jonny is joined by Jonesy for 1996's Broken Arrow!

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):

• Broken Arrow - Original Trailer (1996)
• Confessions of Pop Performer - Original Trailer (1975)
• Howie Long on taking a knee taken from Fox NFL Sunday
• "Peter Gunn" by Duane Eddy
• "Rebel Rouser" by Duane Eddy
• "Rope-a-Dope" by Hans Zimmer

Produced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew.

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

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The Fulcrum crew (Aidan, Jonny, Rory and Tom) revisit Transformers The Movie

Special thanks to John Bull for his audio piece on the film.

Music & video clips in addition to clips taken from the film:

• 'The Touch' by Stan Bush
• MASH Theme from the television series MASH
• Peter Cullen talks about the voice of Prime - https://youtu.be/zryfjSaxXLo
• Behind the scenes with the voice artists - https://youtu.be/HNvHMa-uPwk?si=AGM7GGNlJzny_EZN
• 'Dare' by Stan Bush
• Unicron Techno Mix - https://youtu.be/Tv1DiWRm2mQ
• 'Run With Us' (The Racoons) by The Cybertronic Spree - https://youtu.be/DRPbKIXoEsI

John Bull can be found on Bluesky: @garius.bsky.social

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Jonny is joined by Jonesy and Maka for 1999's The 13th Warrior!

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):

• The 13th Warrior - Original Trailer (1999)
• "Things were not always thus..." rejected score by Graeme Revell
• "The Journey Begins" rejected score by Graeme Revell
• "Bitter Victory" rejected score by Graeme Revell

Produced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. 

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

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Jonny is joined by Mike, who makes his debut, for the noughties time capsule - Goal! (2005)

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):

• Goal! (2005) Original Trailer
• Clip from 'Goal! Behind The Scenes'
• 'Morning Glory (Dave Sardy Mix)' by Oasis
• Escape To Victory (1981) Original Trailer
• United Passions (2014) Trailer
• 'Club Foot' by Kasabian

SEASON 2 DUE THIS AUTUMN!

Produced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. 

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

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Jonny is joined by Naomi for Wild Child (2008)

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):

• Wild Child Official Trailer
• Juno Temple on Drippy (Hits Radio): https://youtube.com/shorts/s6hektiOIXM?si=aMoTwVeG5s8IWMUN
• Two clips from The Making of Wild Child: https://youtu.be/hkiMCBiQf6A
• 'Shut Up and Drive' by Rihanna

SEASON 2 DUE THIS AUTUMN!

Produced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. 

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

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Jonny is joined by Naomi for the iconic Mean Girls!

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):

• 'Beautiful' by Christina Aguilera
• 'Overdrive' by Katy Rose
• 'Futurama Theme' by Christopher Tyng
• 'Psyche Rock (Fatboy Slim Malpaso Mix)' by Pierre Henry
• Mean Girls Black Friday Advert (Walmart)
• Lindsay Lohan talking about finding future films, extract taken from: https://youtu.be/qZ8maMWWxf0
• 'Over' by Lindsay Lohan

Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman was also referenced.

SEASON 2 DUE THIS AUTUMN!

Produced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. 

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

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Jonny is joined by Maka, who is a certified Bond expert!

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Fulcrum Film Club Main Intro Music: 'Young Americans' performed by Dwayne Gretzky

Music & video clips (in addition to short clips from the movie):

• Live and Let Die Original Trailer (1973)
• 'Overture' (The Persuaders) by John Barry
• 'Live and Let Die (Live)' by Paul McCartney & Wings
• 'We Have All The Time In The World' by John Barry

SEASON 2 DUE THIS AUTUMN!

Produced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. 

Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.