One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie Podcast

Welcome back to season 4 of One Of Us Is A Filmmaker! We are so excited to kick off this season with a great debate all about the iconic space opera that is 'Star Wars' - credit to the exuberant mind of creator, writer and director George Lucas. In this part one of our two-part episode, we begin with a little quiz before we debate the space age question of which is better: the original Star Wars trilogy (70s-80s), or the prequel Star Wars trilogy (90s-00s)? 

Our season 3 finale special is a FIRST for One Of Us Is A Filmmaker, as Orion and Cassiah chat with a very special guest for the first time: film and TV composer, Hollie Buhagiar! We discuss the all important questions as to what makes great sound and music in a movie, including talking about some of the recent BAFTA and Academy Award winning films in Music and Sound Design. So tune in now! 

We were all equally as shook when Mia Thermopolis (aka Anne Hathaway) found out from the (literal) Queen Julie Andrews that she was Princess of Genovia in 2001's 'The Princess Diaries'. Directed by Gary Marshall and based on the book series by Meg Cabot, this week Orion and Cassiah look back at both 'The Princess Diaries' (2001) and 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement' (2004). 

This week, Orion and Cassiah discuss a Star Trek satire movie that is not necessarily well known, but is a beloved one - the cult sci-fi comedy 'Galaxy Quest' (1998)! Starring a killer cast such as Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell, this satirical but wholesome movie has landed in the hearts of many a sci-fi fans! So never give up, never surrender, and never miss this hidden gem of a movie (and our chat about it!) 

DreamWorks Animation sometimes seems like the forgotten child after Disney and Pixar. But DreamWorks has created some absolutely BANGING franchises, from Shrek to Kung Fu Panda to Madagascar, and more. So this week, Orion and Cassiah debate which franchise is top dog (well, top Donkey!) in a joint ranking of the worst to the best DreamWorks 3D Animation franchise! 

Today, we look back at one of our classic cinematic childhood heroes - Jackie Chan! While he has an incredible career spanning many decades in both the East and the West, Orion and Cassiah grew up in the late 90s/early 00s era of 'Rush Hour', 'Shanghai Noon', and 'Jackie Chan Adventures!' So in this celebratory episode, expect a breakdown all about the man, the master, the legend, Jackie Chan. 

We're bringing in 2024 with a very special movie throwback, discussing director Rob Reiner's iconic 'The Princess Bride' (1987). We know what you're thinking... That's inconceivable! Well, tune in to hear us discuss our favourite scenes, lines and characters from the beloved film, as well as a little chat reflecting on some of the best cinema, tv and games from 2023. 

The holiday is season is upon us, and instead of discussing the best Christmas movies around, Orion and Cassiah share their top 5 movies to watch at Christmas - even though they're not technically Christmas movies. Get ready for a debate over what qualifies as a suitable film to watch during the festive period, and let us know some of your favourite Christmassy "Non-Christmas" movies too! 

In today's 'look back at the classics' episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss director McG's movie adaptation of a 70s classic TV series, starring Drew Barrymore (also produced by), Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz. We are of course talking about 'Charlie's Angels' (2000) and its sequel 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' (2003). Get ready as we discuss the intertextual music video madness that is the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ movie franchise!  

"As if!" - the immortal words spoken by the one and only Alicia Silverstone in the classic 90s teen comedy 'Clueless' (1995). Today, Orion and Cassiah discuss the fun, the fashion and the facts behind this cult classic movie - so tune in as we dive into another movie throwback!