Taking a recommendation from one of our podcast fans, we review how the Baby Driver opening car chase scene was created by using the soundtrack of Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's 1995 single, 'Bellbottoms'.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/04/18/episode-29.html

In this episode we examine the directing genius of Yorgos Lanthimos in The Lobster. We identify how certain cinematic elements help create a deliberate unsettling experience for the audience. In our second scene choice, we review how the absence of a soundtrack is used to create dramatic tension during the family's harrowing escape scene in The Sound of Music.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/04/04/episode-28.html

In episode 27 we highlight some interesting facts about the opening sequence in The Lion King (1994) and how its success influenced their marketing plans. David's scene choice reviews the dynamic acting range of Leonardo DiCaprio's character during a child hostage negotiation in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/03/21/episode-27.html

In what many consider the turning point in Star Trek: The Next Generation, we review how the dramatic cliffhanger season finale helped define a new generation of TV, and played a part in Star Trek TNG's survival. In our second scene choice we review how cast choice plays a huge part in the success of one of the hottest K-drama series ever made, Crash Landing On You 사랑의 불시착.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/02/07/episode-26.html

Episode 25 brings a guest, Trinity, an aspiring young actress who helps to summarize why she loved the climactic confrontation between Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/31/episode-25.html

Many consider the 'Kodak' sales pitch from Mad Men one of the best scenes in a TV series. We explore all the incredible cinematic pieces that help support this claim and why this should serve as inspiration for sales and marketing professionals everywhere. Alex's scene choice this week explored exactly why we believe Dutch's final preparations in the Predator is a staple movie moment for kids from the 80s.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/24/episode-24.html

In episode 23 we review how Denis Villeneuve uses suspense and dramatic tension in the prisoner extraction scene from Sicario to create an explosive shootout at the US-Mexico border. David's choice this week is from Nirvana in Fire [Langya Bang,琅琊榜], a TV series from China that is #1 on his all-time favourite list. This scene is a short example of how masterful this series is, and we break down exactly how costuming, script writing, acting, and excellent sound production all play a part in one of the best revenge stories ever written for TV and film.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/17/episode-23.html

Amadeus was one of the most vivid and first movies we saw as kids in the 80s. As an avid classical pianist, David picks Salieri's discovery of Mozart's original copies of music, and explores why the moving scene is one of the most inspirational moments for anyone that loves music. Alex's pick this week reviews how the different outcomes of two very similar decisions can be played against each other for contrasting dramatic effect in Poseidon.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/10/episode-22.html

Alex takes us through one of the most memorable scenes from The Karate Kid and explains why it remains an all-time favourite. The second scene we review is taken from the Spin Station attack sequence from The Expanse and we analyze the space warfare mechanics that makes this a must-see for any sci-fi fan.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2022/01/03/episode-21.html

In our special bonus episode we review two Christmas-themed choices. In the first scene, we examine and debate about the appropriateness of the 'cards' scene from Love Actually. In our second, Alex takes us through why he thoroughly enjoyed a musical number from Jingle Jangle.

Episode show notes: https://scenereview.20digit.com/episodes/2021/12/27/episode-20.html