The Date Night Drive In

CW: Discussion of Gore and Violence

We /will/ have our date night - in this drive-in, or the next! Despite a very, very long gap, Will and Am are back with very special guest Luce to talk about Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000). Time to chat about Epics, post 9-11 cinema and directorial intent - and if Ridley Scott is truly the Nicholas Cage of directors!

Am Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/GK8v

Will Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/XyDl

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air at the end of February, in theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

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Where we're going, we don't need podcasts! Am, Will and returning guest Chloe chat all things Back to the Future, with nostalgia, capitalism and branding abound! Is Marty's mum really that hot? Why is a 16 year old besties with a man in his 50s? There's only one way to find out!

Am Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/GK8v

Will Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/XyDl

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air at the end of July. In theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune up your orchestra, and join the team (and special guest Chloe Elliott) as we explore 1700's Vienna! A dying Salieri confesses his guilt, and responsibility for the death of the legendary Mozart... but is he truly to blame?

(yes)

Am Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/GK8v

Will Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/XyDl

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air at the end of June. In theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

If you've made it this far:

"nyah" - Catboy Mozart (allegedly)

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TW: Discussion of death

It's been a minute, fellow drive-in daters. Will and Am apologies for their lateness, and get stuck in with 2018's Coco! Our hosts journey to the land of the dead, and basque (yes, that's a pun) in this feature's stunning soundtrack. Will gains a little more appreciation for animation, and Am discusses her favourite EGOT.

Am Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/GK8v

Will Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/XyDl

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air on April 28th. In theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: Violence against animals mentioned

We've become a podcast of peeping Toms! Today, Am and Will gaze across the courtyard and into Hitchcock's own apartment. What mysteries lie in the homes of your neighbours? What does this have to do with the Male Gaze, and a film academic from the 1970s? You know there's only one way to find out...

Am Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/GK8v

Will Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/XyDl

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air on December 30th. In theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast.... Why did it have to be a podcast? Am and Will crack the whip and get stuck in with their latest watch, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Joined by Am's dad (that's Simon to you) the gang explore Nostalgia, Spielberg, and ask just how committed an actor Mr Ford is.

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air on December 30th. In theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're gonna be mighty podcast hosts, so enemies, beware! Today Am, Will, and a Very Special Guest (Am's flatmate) explore everything from Pride Rock to the Elephant Graveyard with hit film, The Lion King! Does this animation giant still stand tall? You know how to find out...

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air on November 25th. In theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: Mentions of sexual violence and suicide

Well, August was a write off. But today, Will and Am explore the history of one Charles Foster Kane. The 93r'd best film ever (allegedly), and the favourite of directors around the world, will Citizen Kane live up to the hype? You know there's only one way to find out.

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air on October 28th. In theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: Mentions of sexual assault, violence and alcohol.

Today, Am and Will round up the Usual Suspects! At rank 39, does this movie deserve it's acclaim (and Oscar nominations?) - there's only one way to find out! Join us as we jump between past and present, California and New York, the hospital and the police station. Would we pick this classic out of a line up? Listen and see!

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air on August 26th. In theory.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: Mentions of Abortion Rights, Mental Illness.

Arriving at the Drive In a little late this month, Am and Will explore the memories of Joel and Clementine in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Does Clementine fit the manic pixie dream girl stereotype? Would you erase your own memories? Most importantly, how great is Elijah Wood? All this, and more, in the latest episode of The Date Night Drive In.

Abortion Rights resources

• https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources
• shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
• https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
• https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
• https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
• https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
• plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
• https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
• https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
• https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
• https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
• https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
• More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy 

Welcome to The Date Night Drive In! Am, Will, and their special guests watch their way through the top 100 films on IMDB. With plenty of film-history, an abundance of pop-culture references, and a masochistic love of cinema, we can't wait for you to join us at the drive in.

Our next episode will air on July 29th.

Our theme music was composed by Am Chisholm, and includes voice acting from Nathan Jones. You can find Nate on Twitter at @natescottjones

Our cover art was created by Eiriol Evans. You can find Eiriol on twitter at @Hombow1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.