Peanut Butter and Oreos, Confusion about books, Strawberry Allergies and Old German Impressions?

It must be the second instalment of the Quaidathon!

Bill from Bill Reads Bad Reviews joins a lovely host to discuss:

The Parent Trap (1998).

Discussion Points:

-Beverages of choice. Bill goes for normal cola; Sean goes for Northern English Botanically Brewed Cola from Fentimans.

-Come on man.

-The risk of drowning in this film.

-Bill and Sean discuss favourite characters, favourite moments, best lines and best expression in the films.

-Bill didn't remember anything of this film, except that 'dad-gum lizard scene.

-Sean decides not to dive into when Disney stopped making good films because they only have an hour to collab.

-OPINION WARNING Bill shocks the world by announcing he is anti-Friends.

-Martin is the best character in it, played fantastically by Simon Kunz.

-Sean brings some decent trivia for once.

-Lindsay Lohan's brilliant dual performance.

-The issue of separating identical twins.

-Bill appreciated the practical effects in the film.

-When Bill says 'tack', he means a 'drawing pin'. *sighs* Americans!

-Sean and Bill announce "The Twelve Awful Days of Christmas".

-The lax attitude to allergies in the 1990's.

-Apologies for the awful German accents Lasse.

-William Reads Woeful Write-Ups.

-Bill's Southern Drawl.

-The Grandfather's teleportation skills.

-Bill says 'spuds', Sean's mission is complete.

Raised Questions:

-Why does this film completely ignore jet-lag?

-Are Sean's introductions getting better or do they give you a fright?

-Did you know Dennis Quaid had a podcast?

-Has Sean bought flat Cola?

-Which accent is worse: Bill's English or Sean's American?

-What the hell is a duffel?

-What's the point with The Isolation Cabin?

-How many things did the girls learn at camp?

-Is this film too long?

-Did you know The Royal Mint mints all the UK's coins?

-How rich are the parents?

-Was Dennis Quaid hiding in the hallway?

-Is it a candy or boiled sweet?

-When will Bill cook Sean some steaks?

Random Recommendations:

-The Great Escape (1963).

Disclaimer: Fag is a colloquial term for cigarettes in England.

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You either go with this film and enjoy it, or you don't!

Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' podcast returns to review a very divisive (shock, horror) M. Night Shyamalan.

My Guest: Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird".

Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/weirdhorizon 

Discussion Points:

-Sarah and Sean are back with another cheery pick-me-up film.

-The inescapable nature of death and ageing.

-Sean is surprised how well the film stands up on the second watch.

-The inconsistencies in how the children mentally grow-up and mature.

-The accents in the film.

-Mid-Sized Sedan.

-Sarah appreciates the in-depth nature of the characters, rather than being stereotypical.

-The meaning behind the pregnancy and the following "aggressively horrible" scenes that follow.

-Sarah was surprised with the film's nuanced conclusion.

-Sean reveals M. Night Shyamalan is his dream guest.

-The podcast won't end.

Raised Questions:

-Why do Sarah and Sean always review really dark films?

-Did you know why the Jack Nicholson and Marlon Brandon film trivia is in the film?

-Do you think the performances were poor?

-Did one of the characters have autism?

-Why does M. Night Shyamalan never take the 'easy way out'?

-What was the point in the pregnancy?

-How high did she climb?

-Did you know this film was filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic?

-Is this film about whether the ends justify the means?

-Would you listen to Review It Yourself: After Hours?

Random Recommendation:

-The Cabin in the Woods (2012).

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Sean is joined by Nina and Verushka a.k.a. Shawn and Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' to defend the often-maligned The World Is Not Enough (1999).

My Guests:

-Shawn @murphthesmurph

-Clayton @justhappy2cu

-Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies @TripleMMMPod

Discussion Points:

-Peak Brosnan 007.

-Denise Richards role of Christmas Jones-shout-out to Scott and Cam over at SpyHards podcast interview with Denise.

-The back-story of Doctor Christmas Jones.

-The fantastic cast and the top-notch situation.

-The premature form of The Millennium Bug.

-Sean defends the opening sequence of Die Another Day (2002).

-Shawn details the 'Clifton Notes' version of the plot, because Sean doesn't understand what's going on.

-Everyone has an issue with the Exchange Rate between Great British Pounds (GBP) and United States Dollars (USD).

-The fascinating character of Elektra King.

-The welcome return of Valentine Zukovsky.

-Clayton, Shawn and Sean go 30 minutes before even mentioning Robert Carlyle as Renard.

-That 3-D CGI Head.

-The 'big puffy ball coat' that is useless in every situation, apart from the situation Bond and Elektra find themselves in.

-The plot similarities between The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Sleepy Hollow (1999).

-Sh*g, Marry, Travel

Disclaimer: The Sh*g, Marry, Travel section is meant purely for comedy and should in no way be taken seriously. Sean, Shawn and Clayton wish no ill-will towards Pierce Brosnan.

-Clayton absolutely leaps 'over the line'.

-Shawn and Clayton discuss Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).

-London v Washington D.C.

Raised Questions:

-What's the matter with people who don't like this film?

-Why did Denise Richards get so much stick?

-Does Sean speak too quickly?

-Does Sophie Marceau's role as Elektra King overshadow the character of Christmas Jones?

-Did you spot Omid Djalili?

-How many times does Bond meet his 'female' match?

-Is Sean's 'Fleur Delacour' French accent worse than his American?

-Has James Bond ever ad a 'bad ski' day?

-Did you know there was a particular 'slip' during this film?

-Were you mesmerised by Pierce Brosnan's chest hair?

-Is Elektra King faking being frightened during the avalanche scene?

-Do you want James Bond competing in his own film with a female 'action counterpart'?

-Are the cars in the Pierce Brosnan films under-used?

-Is London glamorised to Americans?

Recommendations:

-SpyHards podcast.

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In the words of Jack Torrance "Go Check It Out!"

After a bit of a false start, Sean is joined by Nathan from 'Midnight Screening Podcast' returns for more horror goodness.

My Guest:

Nathan on Twitter: Nathan Needs A Username @needing_name

Midnight Screening on Twitter: @Screening_Pod

Warning: This is one of those reviews that is entertaining, but it is "a bit wordy".

Discussion Points:

-Sean begins with a quote from William Friedkin.

-The initial reception to the film, when it was released.

-This film sounds really underwhelming if you describe it.

-The impact of Diane Johnson's screenplay, which she co-wrote with Stanley Kubrick.

-The fantastic music.

-Brian Clough: the greatest manager England never had.

-The effectiveness of not telling the audience everything and "abiding with inconsistencies".

-The innovative use of the Steadicam system, with the guy who invented it working on the film.

-Sean got his money's worth out of that Special Features disc.

-Nathan discusses the subliminal messages in the film, particularly the shifting geography.

-Stanley Kubrick's working relationship with the cast, particularly Shelley Duvall: "the elephant in the room whilst discussing The Shining" as Nathan puts it.

-James Cameron's similar temperament whilst directing.

-Even Steven Spielberg thought that Jack Nicholson was overacting.

-The background of Jack Torrance and Danny Torrance's relationship.

-Sean loves that scene, but hates that word.

-The Apollo 11 Moon Landings.

-Stanley Kubrick's filmography.

-Nathan and Sean reminisce about their Defend It Yourself: Resident Evil (2002) review.

-Drop kicking a [zombie] dog in the face.

Raised Questions:

-How is it that one of the scariest films of all times being with the shot of a yellow beetle driving through the Colorado Rockies?

-Are they ghosts?

-Is Stephen King happy with any of his films?

-Who tells their kid about The Donner Party?

-How great would Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon have been?

-Does this film constantly put the audience on the back-foot?

-Did J.K. Rowling take inspiration for The Goblet of Fire hedge maze from The Shining novel/book?

-Did you know there were Razzie nominations for this film?

-Why did Kubrick do so many takes?

-What convinced Kate Winslet do another water film with James Cameron?

-Why does Sean keep bringing up football managers to his mainly-American audience?

-Does this film unwind you?

-Is there any alcohol left at the Overlook Hotel?

-Did Jack Torrance drink to cope with having 'The shine'?

-Was Kubrick just a big fan of horses?

-Is the film an analogy for Schizophrenia?

-Do people lower their expectations for 'horror' films?

Random Recommendations:

-Capricorn One (1978).

-Doctor Sleep (2019).

-Room 237 (2012).

-Artificial Intelligence (2001).

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Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' joins Sean in a new side series Preview It Yourself, to discuss the teaser trailer for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) and some older classic trailers.

*To avoid breaching copyright the podcast does not contain trailers*

The Last Voyage of the Demeter is released on 11th October 2023. A film which the director described as "Ridley Scott's Alien set in 1897".

My Guest: Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird".

Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/weirdhorizon 

Trailer reactions:

-The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023).

-An 8-minute Behind the Scenes for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023).

-The Exorcist Believer (2023).

-The Exorcist (1973).

-The Shining (1981).

-The Marvels (2023).

-The Nun II (2023).

-The Mummy (1999).

-The Mummy Returns (2001).

-The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008).

-The Mummy (2017).

-Brightburn (2019).

-Wonka (2023), well most of it.

Discussion Points:

-Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897).

-Thomas Schiff from The Dark Knight (2008) and Oppenheimer (2023).

-Actors who are brilliant in every film they're in but you don't know their name, e.g. Kyle Chandler.

-Using a small section of a book to craft a full film.

-Sarah isn't happy with the use of certain songs in trailers.

-Sean compares the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a massive laggy band ball (made of elastic bands).

-The promotion of all-female films.

-Films telling you how to feel.

-Sean finds out about CGI costumes.

Raised Questions:

-Does The X Files still frighten those of us who were kids in the 1990s?

-Is the Review It Yourself audience (all 5-8 of them) looking forward to this film?

-Why don't many people know about this film?

-Did you know The Haunting in Connecticut had a sequel?

-As an actor, what are you trying to convey?

-Did you get to the Voldemort impression?

-Is Sean's casting choice for Wonka insane?

Shout-outs:

-Luke from The Nerdstalgic Podcast.

-I Scene It Pod.

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Nik from 'Happiness in Darkness: The Superhero Movie Podcast' returns for the 18th episode of Defend It Yourself!

You are in for a treat!

My Guest:

Find out more about Nik here: https://www.whiskeyandcigarettesshow.com/happiness-in-darkness

Discussion Points:

-Nik is from Italy and Sean has just been to Italy-queue a tangent straight from the off.

-Sean will not see the new Witches film.

-Roald Dahl book film adaptations.

-The challenge of adapting books into films. Sean brings up Harry Potter again.

-The ending of the film v the ending of the book.

-Sean holds back doing impressions for about 25 minutes.

-Bruno Jenkins is so British it hurts.

-Apologies to the whole of Scotland for my attempt at Bill Paterson's accent.

-Apologies to the whole of Lancashire for my attempt at Jane Horrock's accent.

-Brenda Blethyn from Vera, where she plays Vera.

-Sean drops more British soap trivia-EastEnders and The Bill this time.

Raised Questions:

-Why are we defending this film?

-What does prego in Italian actually mean?

-Why was Roald Dahl disgusted by this film?

-Are the Disney remakes soulless?

-Did you forget The Grand High Witch was German?

-Would you like a Grandma v The Grand High Witch origin story?

-Did you notice the men playing women in the meeting scenes?

-Why did they bother with a remake?

-Did you know Jane Horrocks played that role?

-Does anyone want Chicken Run 2?

-Do a lot of box-office flops turn out to be the best films?

-Does Nik live next door to a racetrack?

Random Recommendations:

-Danny The Champion of the World (1989).

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Sit-up Britain! Grab your turkey curry, it's time to discuss Bridget Jones's Diary (2001).

Discussion Points:

-Bridget Jones sell-by-date.

-Peppa's Pig attitude.

-Lou and Marv again mix with the stars.

-Vile Richard.

-Anybody who says the phrase "Does nothing work outside of London" raises red flag to Sean.

-Jellyfisher alert!

-The Bridget Cinematic Universe (BCU).

-Hugh Grant and why he declined appearing in the third installment of the BCU.

-Sir Trevor McDonald V Walter Cronkite.

Raised Questions:

-Do you find this job worse than a job wiping someone's ar*e?

-Is this film more for women?

-Is it charitable to take Marv and his skirt out and try and fan it up a bit?

-Is Kafka's motorbike the greatest novel of our time?

-Do you sympathise with being single at a couples dinner party?

-Do you find relatable at all?

-Has Zellweger been typcast?

Random Recommendations:

-Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004).

-Bridget Jones's Baby (2016).

-Me, Myself and Irene (2000).

-Morning Glory (2010).

-Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)-with Brenda Fricker, not Brenda Blethyn.

-Romancing the Stone (1984).

-The Jewel of the Nile (1985).

-Sleeping with the Enemy (1991).

Lou's Recommendations:

-New In Town (2009).

-Something Gotta Give (2003).

-Leap Year (2010).

-My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).

-The Time Traveller's Wife (2009).

-Six Days, Seven Nights (1998).

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This film reminded Sean of why he loves films.

Lasse Vogt from 'Fans About Films' is back!

My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646

Discussion Points:

-The Review It Yourself audience are clearly loving Lasse's episodes.

-Lasse has pulled it out of the bag for this

-This film reminded Sean of his love for films.

-Sean hopes this film will be retroactively looked upon as the masterful piece of cinema that it is.

-CGI is an understandable choice sometimes.

-Sean and Lasse mix up the young actors who played Voldemort.

-Sean brings yet more British soap trivia-this time from EastEnders.

-The conversation takes on a much more serious tone to discuss the nature of survival at sea, and the lack of food.

-The similarities and differences between this film and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003).

-Sean was reminded of how good films can be.

-Lasse and Sean decompress from the serious tone of the film with some whale puns.

Raised Questions:

-Do you remember this film coming out?

-Did Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) overshadow this film?

-Why did this film get mediocre reviews?

-Was this film advertised wrongly?

-Has Sean got a Ron Howard thing going on?

-Was this film Hemsworth and Holland showing their acting range?

-Why did James Cameron give us an analogy of whale-hunting in Avatar: The Way of Water?

-Why did many of the real-life crew who survived become recluses?

-Did this film just fail to find it's audience?

-What is it that Lasse feels is missing or lacking that special something that makes this special?

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Marv from 'Pods Like Us' joins Sean for an early morning chat.

Discussion Points:

-The Marvel films.

-The James Bond series.

-Sean insists that Marvel is like that friend that won't take the hint and go home after a house party.

-The podcast recording gets gate-crashed at Sean's end, so apologies for any background noise.

-Marv decides to bridge the gap as Sean has to leave at his end, by reading one of Aesop's Fables.

Raised Questions:

-Is this a moan-fest?

-Which Marvel film was so bad that it made Marv SWEAR?

-Why do people have such an issue with Alien 3?

-Did Sean manage to salvage an episode out of this?

-Would you listen to the Carry On films with Bill?

-Why aren't the Americans aren't happy with the inclusion of Mr Blobby in Review It Yourself's logo?

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Stick around for the sea shanty.

Sean is joined by Kevin and Erin from 'The Podcast That Wouldn't Die', and Stew from 'Stew World Order'.

Discussion Points:

-Michael Myer's overtime shift.

-The LL Cool J extended universe, complete with melons.

-The Star-Studded cast, including that kid from Jumanji.

-Doctor Loomis pillow talk.

-The Halloween Timelines (plural).

-Erin was not happy with the lack of killing in the film, or just generally the whole film.

-Kevin was not happier with a Michael Myers who, literally, doesn't measure up.

-A motorbike engine enrages Sean.

-That horrendous Loomis voiceover.

-Laurie Strode pounding Chardonnays.

-Erin's fan theory.

-The influence of Scream on the Halloween series (or should that other way other?).

-Pirate Michael Myers-He's evil on the high seas.

-Less of a Michael Myers pull-up, more of a let-down.

-That Halloween/Signs (2002) crossover you never knew you needed.

-I don't think Erin will come back after watching H20.

Raised Questions:

-Does Sean have more guests than he knows what to do with?

-Did Sean do the dirty on Stew?

-Did Michael Myers kill L.L. Cool J's bird?

-Is Erin right, was everyone miscast?

-Where did Josh Hartnett go?

-Why doesn't Stew like 'The Big Bang Theory'?

-Can Sean convince Ben from FilmFloggers to stop travelling the world and review Halloween Resurrection (2002) with him?

-Why is the Nurse living in Doctor Loomis's house?

-Is the Nurse the only character to be killed twice by Myers?

-Has Myers been exploring the US National Parks?

-How good does your podcast have to get before you can acquire state's evidence?

-Are dumb waiters real?

-How is he still alive?

-Has Michael Myers been 'playing the field' for 20 years?

Random Recommendations:

-Steptoe and Son (1962-1974). Truly one of the best television programmes ever made.

-10 Things I Hate About You (1999), which is 'surprisingly touching'-Kevin.

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