The Best Bits

Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they’ve grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween. In this first volume, screenwriter Joe Barton (The Ritual) and Tim Coleman from Moving Pictures Film Club Podcast join them to share their picks. Next week, more special guests will join them for Vol. 2. Get ready for another October filled with creepy recommendations!

The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Stop, Look, and Listen; It's Halloween."

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Will and Kevin dive into the hilarious world of buddy comedies to explore how dynamic duos bring humour, heart, and hijinks to the big screen. From unlikely partnerships to unforgettable chemistry, they break down what makes some iconic pairings so timeless and entertaining.

For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.

Music is from Epidemic.

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Buddy pod duo Will and Kevin watch buddy cop duo Riggs and Murtagh in their first outing in the action classic Lethal Weapon, released in 1987. It was directed by Richard Donner, written by Shane Black, and starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.

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Will and Kevin explore the intricate world of flashbacks to discuss how these non-linear narrative techniques shape stories. From fragmented timelines to pivotal reveals, they explore how jumping between past and present redefines.

For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.

Music is from Epidemic.

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Join Will and Kevin for this Patreon-picked commentary on the cult classic Starship Troopers, Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 sci-fi epic starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris. Would you like to know more? Then hit play, you apes. You wanna live forever? Because they're going in, and they're going in full-throttle.

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Will and Kevin dive into the shadowy world of anti-heroes and flawed protagonists to chat about the moral ambiguities that make them so compelling. From the renegades to the vigilantes who blur the line between heroism and villainy, and redefine the concept of the good guy.

For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.

Music is from Epidemic.

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Delving into the fresh takes on old movies and the reheated leftovers of unsatisfying second passes at cinematic classics, Will and Kevin explore the best remakes in an episode suggested by listener Mark. If you would like to suggest a topic for the show, email at bestbitspodcast.com/contact

For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.

Music is from Epidemic.

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From memorable conversations to subtle storytelling cues, be they prank calls, missed calls, three-way calls, tapped calls or threatening calls, Will and Kevin dial into the phone call scenes that ring true, from "Scream" to "The Matrix." What hooks viewers, and what drives the plots with intense dialogue, dramatic pauses, and powerful performances?

For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.

Music is from Epidemic.

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Will and Kevin got together in Cork to record a Mini Bits in the park, during which they discussed Hit Man, Brats, The Legend of Korra, South Park: The End of Obesity and Scavengers Reign, among other things.

This paywalled episode is available for all in honour of The Best Bits' friend and patron, John O'Callaghan, who passed away on Sunday. Please enjoy it on behalf of John. He was one of the good ones, and Will, Kevin and The Best Bits Discord community will miss him terribly. Will and Kevin have donated all of June's Patreon support to Cancer Care West in John's name.

RIP to him.

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Will and Kevin dive into the world of opening title credit sequences, exploring how filmmakers use these moments to draw viewers in and set the tone for the film. They discuss various techniques, from memorable designs to subtle storytelling cues, and how these elements can enhance a movie's overall impact.

For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.

Music is from Epidemic.

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