The Horror Cut

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD

Welcome to episode 015 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Just in time for Cobra Kai Season 3, Ashley and Gary are joined by Podcaster Jason Cabassi (The Walking Dead ‘Cast) to discuss one of the most memorable films of the 80s: The Best, The Original, The Karate Kid.

SYNOPSIS
Daniel (Ralph Macchio) moves to Southern California with his mother, Lucille (Randee Heller), but quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate and preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.

Links in Conversation
http://www.podcastica.com/
https://twitter.com/Podcastica
https://twitter.com/jasonandkaren

SHORT FILMS
The Present - Jacob Frey
Short animation - A young boy is given a present that will change his life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96kI8Mp1uOU

Speak To Her - Jack Desmond
A bouncer in a Dublin nightclub, tries to work up the courage to speak to Natka, a bathroom attendant, and decides to learn Polish to reach across the language divide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrsNZPvBTBw&ab_channel=DesmondBros

Float - Bobby Rubio
A father less than his son is different, i the most unusual way.
Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/float/7dIYGyfvHWEJ

Jason's Bio
Jason has hosted the #1 Walking Dead podcast (the Walking Dead ‘Cast) for ten years, where he has examined every episode and has interviewed most of the actors from the show, including Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Steven Yeun, and many others. He has also hosted Q & A panels at conventions around the country with Walking Dead actors, and has twice appeared on The Walking Dead as a zombie. He also founded the Podcastica network, where he and other hosts have fun delving into various shows, movies, and other interests. You can find all his podcasts at podcastica.com. Rarrr!

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD

Welcome to episode 014 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. As part of our feel good season, Ashley and Gary are joined by Scottish Actor Isela Hamilton to discuss the spectacular, influential Sister Act, directed by Emile Ardolino

SYNOPSIS
When lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) sees her mobster beau, Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, Deloris proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters. In an effort to keep her out of trouble, they assign Deloris to the convent's choir, an ensemble that she soon turns into a vibrant and soulful act that gains widespread attention.

Links in Conversation

Isela Hamilton Social
https://www.instagram.com/iselarjhamilton/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l9Aj5RCStY&feature=youtu.be
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9149715/
https://www.spotlight.com/9019-3427-7548
https://twitter.com/IselaRJHamilton

SHORT FILMS

In The Dark of Day - dir. Simon Fox
War has torn the world apart. In the desolate aftermath a girl  travels with only the memory of her older sister as comfort.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfRO9vKJSf8

Polaroid - Short film by Joey Greene and Paul Houston
its a horror and if this concept hasn’t been made it to a feature yet it will its so creepy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck1NO9MyQsM

The List - dir Michael Hines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ih2z7hBir4&ab_channel=BrianHalley

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD

Welcome to Episode 013 of Choose Film. We are still sticking with our Feel Good theme.

We hope you had a fantastic Christmas and are looking forward to a glorious New Year. Ashley and Gary bring you TWO FEEL GOOD films that contain huge NEW YEAR scenes.

1) WHEN HARRY MET SALLY
Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.

2) ARE WE THERE YET
To impress a foxy divorcee, ladies' man Nick offers to take her kids on an extended road trip, unaware of the torture he's in for.

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THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD

Welcome to Episode 012 of Choose Film. Keeping in with our Feel Good theme. Ashley and Gary discuss the Holly, Jolly, Feel Good Christmas Film that is Christmas Chronicles (starring the fabulous Kurt Russell). Plus read out the listeners reviews, comments and feedback in our LISTENERS REEL. 

Synopsis
Siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce hatch a scheme to capture Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. When the plan goes awry, the kids join forces with a somewhat jolly Saint Nick and his loyal elves to save the holiday before it's too late.

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Christmas Music Copyright 
Podington Bear -- We Wish You A Merry Christmas -- freemusicarchive
Scott Holmes Music -- Jingle Bells --  freemusicarchive

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD
 
Welcome to episode 011 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. As part of our feel good season, Ashley and Gary are joined by Scottish Actor Alastair Rennie to discuss the hilariously silly Step Brothers, directed by Adam McKay. 

Synopsis
Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) have one thing in common: they are both lazy, unemployed leeches who still live with their parents. When Brennan's mother and Dale's father marry and move in together, it turns the overgrown boys' world upside down. Their insane rivalry and narcissism pull the new family apart, forcing them to work together to reunite their parents.

Links in Conversation

Collective Voices Productions - https://collectivevoicesproductions.co.uk/
Twitter - @Alastair_Ren
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alastair_rennie/ 

Short Films
Darkling
https://youtu.be/uOY7v4BXP4M

Supermatch | 48 Hr Film Project 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrbKRC4-IlY
Coig Puing a Tri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpfiSYdCNK8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0noWams5AdVUQZsJt1dZ5TYkRQB1AHuIPS794-dY9gT814mL5JMIy8Cpc&ab_channel=FilmGAlba

Alastair Rennie's Bio
After getting some lessons for Christmas, he started training as an actor at Acting Coach Scotland in 2014. Alastair had the realisation that acting was something that he really wanted to pursue and furthered his training with private coaching and workshops via Box Rev.

Alastair has went on to work with many talented people throughout Scotland and has appeared in numerous short films such as the award winning 48 hour film "Supermatch" by Jamie Sundance, "Three's Company" by Conor Purvis, "Thursday's Son" by Gary McLellan and "Full Circle" by Alastair Marshall at Slybacon Productions. He has also appeared in TV adverts for Mecca Bingo & Ladbrokes, plays multiple roles in the new podcast "Ian's Gone Postal" and can be seen in the webseries "Dunwith" by Ross Menzies & "Detachment" by Kris Scott.

Alastair has also dipped his toes into the production side of things. He helped to produce, co-write and act in a short film by Sean Friel at Collective Voices Productions. Alastair then went on to help produce a feature length documentary called "Routines" for Collective Voices and most recently the short film "Hunters" by Dylan Green.

During the lockdown Alastair has kept busy acting, working on short film "Captain Lockdown" by Alasdair Shaw. He has continued working closely with Collective Voices Productions to develop a new character, "Man FromBoyé", filming a series of sketches from home and uploading them to their YouTube channel with the hopes of this continuing and expanding once lockdown eases.

Alastair's Short Films
Thursday's Son - https://youtu.be/Wyf8ix_Txow
Three's Company - https://youtu.be/Xt8NE5ljOw8
Martin McGrath - https://youtu.be/e6gHA5YRu7A
Death Comes to Dunwith - https://youtu.be/9apPtMq5C14
Driving lessons - https://vimeo.com/268989442
Captain Lockdown - https://youtu.be/LTs9_bTOpMw 

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THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD
 
Welcome to episode 010 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. As part of our feel good season, Ashley and Gary are joined by Scottish Comedy Actress Katrina Allen to discuss the hilarious Book Smart, directed by Olivia Wilde. 

Synopsis
Academic overachievers Amy and Molly thought keeping their noses to the grindstone gave them a leg up on their high school peers. But on the eve of graduation, the best friends suddenly realize that they may have missed out on the special moments of their teenage years. Determined to make up for lost time, the girls decide to cram four years of not-to-be missed fun into one night -- a chaotic adventure that no amount of book smarts could prepare them for.

Links in Conversation

Twitter - https://twitter.com/KatrinaAllen_
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katrinaallen_/
Spotlight: https://spotlight.com/0693-1200-2202

Short Films

Shook - Sarah Grant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1-bE2_4qiQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2lb1dqYawfab2JWhYqLyV_tXsUfzuUBw9s21rra9oXKWugTrHwK9-NAVg

Good Girls - Niamh Mckeown
https://niamhmckeown.co.uk/shorts/goodgirls

Eyes Down - Charlotte Daniel
https://16days16films.frb.io/?fbclid=IwAR1J3NlanV_1PnHz961YngvLsKH-lbOBqjfsLOIag272efk60bWeNWk_tI8

Katrina's Bio
Katrina is an Actor, Writer, and Filmmaker from Edinburgh. Alongside starring in a number of award-winning short films she is also a content creator for BBC Short Stuff and BBC The Social.

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THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD
 
Welcome to episode 009 and we are moving on from the theme of 'first features' and into 'feel good' movies, to help get you through lockdown round 2. Ashley and Gary are joined by Scottish performer and creative Scott Coltman to discuss the hilarious, the feel good, MRS DOUBTFIRE starring Robin Williams.

Synopsis

Troubled that he has little access to his children, divorced Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) hatches an elaborate plan. With help from his creative brother Frank (Harvey Fierstein), he dresses as an older British woman and convinces his ex-wife, Miranda (Sally Field), to hire him as a nanny. "Mrs. Doubtfire" wins over the children and helps Daniel become a better parent -- but when both Daniel and his nanny persona must meet different parties at the same restaurant, his secrets may be exposed.

Links in Conversation

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Scott_Coltman

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scott_coltman/

BBD Productions:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfofIc8E9igbTGDVivxwfjQ

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BBDProductions

Twitter - https://twitter.com/BBDProductions_

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbdproductions/

Am Dram:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AmDramSitcom

Short Films

From Our Family to Yours - Disney

https://www.wheninmanila.com/watch-this-disney-short-film-about-a-filipino-family-and-their-traditions-made-us-emotional/?fbclid=IwAR2rSLtJyS_PSC4Vhdp0QRX8pno3GVTR8wyK50j6ExWphDlYR0nzfczcQTU 

SWITCH - directed by Joseph Picozzi

A mad scientist attempts to conduct a brain transplant with the supernatural powers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVGfecHyRaw

SCREENING - Directed by Christian Brassington

http://www.david-tennant.co.uk/2020/11/video-watch-david-and-georgia-tennant.html

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Welcome back to Choose Film podcast for a bonus episode.

After releasing our JAWS episode we decide that just wasn't enough SHARK TALK. So we sat down with Sarah Buddery, who Co-Hosts 'Let’s Jaws for a Minute... Podcast'.

We chat about Jaws, its three sequels and other shark movies.

'Let’s Jaws for a Minute... Podcast'.
"Each week, Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith set sail for Amity Island to watch and analyze Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic, JAWS one minute (or thereabouts) at a time!"
https://anchor.fm/jawsforaminute
Twitter @JawsForAMinute

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THIS SEASON’S THEME: FIRST FEATURES

Welcome to episode 007. Ashley and Gary are joined by Theatre and TV Freelancer Jenn Mackie to discuss the hugely successful first ever blockbuster JAWS. The film was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean, and had a troubled production, going over budget and past schedule but became a worldwide classic.

SYNOPSIS
When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw) offer to help Brody capture the killer beast, and the trio engage in an epic battle of man vs. nature.

Links in Conversation

https://instagram.com/jennifermackiex?igshid=s9jiuop2sjdf

https://twitter.com/jenn_mackie?s=21

SHORT FILMS
FLOAT (Dir Arabella Page Croft)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p07qpssy/drama-shorts-float

EDUCATED (Dir. Tom Nicoll )
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000ly42/next-big-thing-series-2-7-educated

RIVALS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbyaPnqigwQ

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THIS SEASON’S THEME: FIRST FEATURES

Welcome to episode 006. Ashley and Gary are joined by Actor Gordon J Millar to discuss the  hugely controversial 'Alien 3' (directed by David Fincher). It's like marmite, people either love it or hate it -- tune in to hear our thoughts.

Synopsis
Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is the only survivor when she crash lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak wasteland inhabited by former inmates of the planet's maximum security prison. Once again, Ripley must face skepticism and the alien as it hunts down the prisoners and guards. Without weapons or modern technology of any kind, Ripley leads the men into battle against the terrifying creature.

Links in Conversation

Gordon J Millar
Twitter - @ScotStreetStyle
Insta - @scotstreetstyle
www.scotstreetstyle.com

Scare Scotland
https://www.facebook.com/ScareScotland/

Short Films

The Curious Child
Written, Directed and Animated by Howard Vause
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzzlB-HobQE

Mind Yersel
Writer/Director - Bonnie MacRae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0-aZShVS-Y&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=BonnieMacRae&fbclid=IwAR0P4-n05i_yD1-tP36koIKCE756c_t0ISPL-1AhMBKAxjLqDDajYoSNjKw

Writer's Block
Written & Directed by Calum Shiels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH7DGMXzB0g&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0k1GQmT1_jLR2WfJMfVkkBbhSdxb3eVA9hNfa0CJyzCsK_hqzjT52eZq0

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