Review It Yourself

By Review It Yourself

The Podcast with the sigh. Film Reviews without the faff, with Sean from the North-East and Sarah from the South-West. New episodes every Sunday!

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Review It Yourself episodes:

August 02, 2022 Erebus: Into the Unknown (2014)
Sean explores this documentary film which tells the story of Operation Overdue. Overdue was the name of the recovery effort which was put in place after an Air New Zealand Flight DC-10 crashed into Mount Erebus on Antarctica in 1979, killing 257 people. The disaster, the third deadliest plane crash in history at the time, was a seminal event for the nation of New Zealand. Thanks for listening!
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22min
July 30, 2022 Pick It Yourself 1: Knowing (2009)
Sean picks a film at random from a bag of DVDs he was given. Welcome to Pick It Yourself. Returning to the podcast's roots, this is a solo review. Discussion Points:Don't expect Sean to be happy if you come out as a vegetarian during his BBQ, especially if he's just cooked a load of sausages. Sean takes you on a brief run-through of names for a bread roll. You see what happens when he does a solo review?Random Questions:-Is Knowing (2009) as under-rated as Sean thinks?-How much does Cage drink during this film?-Did this film start out as a Final Destination film?-Was it predetermined that Sean picked this film or was it random/fluke?Quotes of the episode:-"Why didn't they just turn the lights on?"-"If the kid's an alien that would make so much sense, becuase he's not a believable kid...he talks like an adult and it's quite jarring".-"Oh I can't do another film where there's irritating kids in it".-"Leave them be!".-"Scrap the teenagers!"Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening!
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30min
July 27, 2022 Breaking Bill 6: Independence Day Resurgence (2016)
Sean and Bill are back! Like a never-ending game of limbo-how low can they go?
Three words: Independence Day Resurgence.
Including a brand new segment! What is the name of the new segment? Do you know... because the host doesn't.
Discussion Points:
-Will Smith didn't return... what a slap in the face for Director Roland Emmerich.
-Bill and Sean discuss a film 'that's on a hiding to nothing'.
-Sean trots out Bad Reviews (in front of Bill, he's shameless, he really is).
-Sean gets surprisingly creative when he can't read out swear words in front of Bill.

Random questions:
-How many of Bill 'trademark quotes' does Sean rip off?
-What the hell is with Sean's three-film Blu-Ray collection?
-Where on Earth did the 'Presidential Line of Succession' people come from?

Quotes of the episode:
"A whole lot of ballooney!"
"The logical part of your brain goes oh Jesus no, but the excited part of your brain goes- that would make a great episode!".
"Do you want the old characters in it or do you not want them in it? You can't mix and match, this isn't 3 for 2 at Boots, just make your decision and do what you want"
"If you take anything away from this review, please do not watch The Mummy (2017), no-one deserves that" "I'm not one for being structured, you might have noticed"
I can't watch that film again recommendation: After Earth (2013).

Thanks for listening!
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1h 25min
July 23, 2022 Defend It Yourself 5: Pootie Tang (2001) with Joey from So Wizard Podcast
Sean is joined by Joey from So Wizard podcast to review the most uncategorisable (not a word) film ever: Pootie Tang (2001).

Random discussion points:
-The Doctor is about to operate! aka Dirty D.
-What are people's general reaction when Joey "inflicts" this film on them?
-How quickly does Sean talk?
-Stick around until the end and be rewarded? as Sean re-enacts the opening scene of Batman & Robin solo, including an impression of Pat Hingle's Commissioner Gordon.

Quote of the episode:
"This is so stupid but I enjoyed it!"
"It was 2001, it was a different time"
"This is the thing with Defend It Yourself...It's not the most original idea, well what is original in film podcasts? it's been done to death!"-Sean channels his inner Ben from FilmFloggers.

Stick around for more Defend It Yourself, trust me I know what's coming up, it's only going to get worse...
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41min
July 20, 2022 Blackfish (2013 Documentary) with John from 'Sense of Shelf'
Sean and John from Sense of Shelf podcast, review Blackfish (2013), the harrowing documentary about Orcas in captivity.A pretty serious subject this one, so no funny questions or sections.Thanks for listening!
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48min
July 16, 2022 Clue (1985) with Brenda from Horrifying History
THE FLAMESBrenda from Horrifying History reutrns to review one of her favourite films, Clue (1985), a joyful film, set in the 1950's. Sean loved the British-type humour and did not expect this from an American-style comedy. Brenda brings the knowledge and trivia.This is a film you'll want to watch again and again. A shame people don't think the same of this podcast.Other highlights include:-Sean can't believe they are going to remake the film. Brenda makes a compelling case for how it could be great. -Why does Brenda's husband hate British humour? -Sean and Brenda discuss the alternative endings!-Brenda and Sean discuss the fourth ending, which was played in Washington State only but has since disappeared.-Brenda is not happy with the "New Character" introduced to the board game.Quotes of the episode:"Ryan Reynolds... he's very over-powering, if he makes a film it's generally all about him, unless it's Blade Trinity... anyway we'll leave that one"."It sound horrible to explain it, but when you watch it you belly-laugh"."We've lost something"- Sean sums up modern film-making."I've seen long matches...but never that long!"."Should I tell them the basis of the film?", Brenda prompts Sean to maybe explain the plot of the film to the listeners. Don't worry Brenda picks up the mantle and sets out the plot brilliantly. "I've had enough of the Eighties, do the Seventies or the Sixties!"Random Film Recommendations:-Buried (2010) starring Ryan Reynolds.-The China Syndrome (1979), starring Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas.Three-point Plug your podcast: ADD LINK TO HORRIFYING HISTORYIs there a red herring in this section? Maybe...Thanks for listening!
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1h 18min
July 15, 2022 Sulwath Brewery: 'Solway Mist' Beer & 'Galloway Gold' Lager Review
Sean fights with a Swiss Army Knife, Flirts with Politics, and throws out some Basic Geography during this review of Sulwath Brewery's Gift Set: Containing 'Solway Mist' Beer and 'Galloway Gold' Lager.
Sulwath Brewery is in the South-West of Scotland not South-East*
Thanks for listening to Rebrew It Yourself!
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14min
July 13, 2022 Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) with Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line Podcast'
Sean is joined by Ryan from The Walk The Line Podcast, to take on Die Hard with a Vengeance. Sean gets in all kinds of knots trying to plug Arron from the 'Time To Talk Titanic' podcast.Other highlights include:-Ryan can't cope with Sean's trivia about the TV show Friends. -How does John McClane still have a functioning liver after all the aspirin he takes during this film?-Ryan is disgusted with Sean's Jurassic Park views. -Is the most New York kid ever in this film?-How many accents do Sean and Ryan attempt? Including the worst accent attempt you've ever heard. But who from?-How brutal is the reprisal when you don't return a rental DVD in Scotland?Quotes of the episode:"It's always a competition with you isn't it!?"."I don't sell DVDs I keep them forever"."I'm going to watch this house burn down, what're you up to?", "I'm gonna watch the Blu-Ray extended edition of Da Vinci Code".Thanks for listening!
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1h 18min
July 12, 2022 Review It Yourself Trailer
An all-new trailer for the 'Review It Yourself' podcast.
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1min
July 09, 2022 Inception (2010) with Mam
Courtesy of Josh from the 'Talking SMAC' (Superheroes, Movies, Animation, Comics) podcast, Sean's Mam reviews Inception (2010).
Sean's Mam is not quite sure what she thought of Inception. If the film didn't confuse you, this episode will!
Highlights:
-Sean and his Mam finally complete the film after tea breaks, toilet stops and wasp stops.
-Mam thought Mal would be alive at the end, did you?
-Does 'hoy up' translate over the pond?
-Did you recognise Saito in his hat?
-When will the Review It Yourself household get Aldi's egg mayo?
Quote of the episode: "Can you hurry up please?".
Send in your requests for what film you'd like to inflict upon Sean's Mam next.
Thanks for listening!
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25min

FAQs about Review It Yourself:

How many episodes does Review It Yourself have?

The podcast currently has 356 episodes available.