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Film Reviews without the Faff! With Sean from the North and Sarah from the South. New episodes every Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast... more
FAQs about Review It Yourself:How many episodes does Review It Yourself have?The podcast currently has 395 episodes available.
October 17, 2021Halloween (2018)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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more47minPlay
October 16, 2021The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more23minPlay
October 15, 2021Treehouse Hostage (1999)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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more26minPlay
October 14, 2021The Queen (2006)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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more27minPlay
October 13, 2021Goldeneye (1995)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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more31minPlay
October 13, 2021No Time to Die (2021)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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more31minPlay
October 12, 2021Dawn of the Dead (1978): Part TwoIn 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more21minPlay
October 12, 2021Dawn of the Dead (1978): Part OneIn 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more31minPlay
October 11, 2021Touching the Void (2003)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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more26minPlay
October 11, 2021Twister (1996)In this quick-fire review of the fast-paced film Twister, Sean confuses Oklahoma with Illinois and Aunt Meg in Twister with Aunt May from the Spiderman films. He also can't seem to make his mind-up about the quality of the film.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more16minPlay
FAQs about Review It Yourself:How many episodes does Review It Yourself have?The podcast currently has 395 episodes available.