Join Sean as he reviews The Man Who Would Be King, starring Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Christopher Plummer. Whilst describing the film as beautifully shot, scored and acted, Sean manages to draw comparisons to The Village People, Matt Smith's Doctor Who and struggles to say a word. Disclaimer: This podcast contains no Sean Connery or Michael Caine impressions. Thanks for listening!

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In this extended review of the 2018 sequel to John Carpenter's seminal Halloween (1978), Sean finds himself continually interrupted. First by slamming doors, then by a telephone and even by a window-cleaner.Interruptions aside, Sean praises the film's sharp dialogue, intelligent and well-drawn characters (for the most part) and homages to the original film.Thanks for listening!

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Sean reviews the romantic sci-fi drama film The Time Traveler's Wife. Though Sean probably wouldn't watch it again, he describes it as 'a good date night film'. Sean also tries out a new introduction, editing and music! Thanks for listening!

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In this review of the direct-to-video (remember those?) film Treehouse Hostage, Sean describes the film as Home Alone meets The Fugitive. Sean enjoys this perfect rainy-day film and remains up-beat for the most part, but still finds time to rant about the most boring film he has ever seen in his life. Thanks for listening!

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Sean reviews the 2006 film The Queen, written by Peter Morgan. Morgan later went on to create The Crown series. Sean also runs through the plot (obviously) and themes of this critically-acclaimed film. Thanks for listening!

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In this review of Goldeneye, Pierce Brosnan's first (and arguably best) outing as James Bond 007.Sean talks about Brosnan's fear of heights, the sharp script and product-placement deals. Thanks for listening!

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In this review to the latest Bond film, Sean is disappointed and tries to explain why the film just didn't work for him. The performances of Daniel Craig and Ana De Armas are praised, but that's about it as Sean describes the film as humourless, too long and how the film's ending cheapens it. Thanks for listening!

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In this conclusion to his review of George A. Romero's classic film, Sean considers the underlying social commentary and the surprising emotional depth of the film.Thanks for listening!

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In Part One of this review of George A. Romero's classic film Dawn of the Dead, Sean discusses practical and CGI effects as some stand the test of time whilst others "age like milk". Expect asides galore regarding the making of this film.Thanks for listening!

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In this review of Kevin Macdonald's film adaption of Joe Simpson's Touching the Void, Sean discusses the events of the film and the DVD extras. The DVD extras detail the making of the film (including Joe and Simon returning to the mountain) and what happened after the events depicted in the film.Sean also talks about the 'waste' that more people haven't seen this film and the respect for those who climb. Thanks for listening!

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