Stephen & Jack discuss the complete works of Jane Campion, the New Zealand filmmaker known for her distinctive and award-winning contributions to cinema, including "The Piano" and "The Power Of The Dog." We discuss her early experimental works, her made-for-TV movies, her TV shows, and her powerful cinematic works.

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Stephen HAS to talk about the video games he's playing right NOW.

Starfield. Baldur's Gate 3. Sea Of Stars. Venba. Quake 2.

NOT Pac-man.

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Welcome back to Ki-NO THANKS! Our series about bad movies, critically rejected movies, or movies about quests for peace. Your favourite superheroes Stephen and Jack are here to talk about, supposedly, the worst Superman movie ever, Superman IV!

We talk through our experience with Superman onscreen, and discuss this CANNON FILM GROUP entry into the Superfranchise.

As mentioned towards the end of this episode, we recently appeared on the What A Picture podcast to talk about Tarkovksy's film MIRROR.

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Stephen kicks Jack out of the podcast and brings on his good friend and fellow literature connoisseur Dan to talk about John Keats and Lord Byron onscreen.

The pair discuss Jane Campion's movie Bright Star, before talking through Ken Russel's Gothic. This is a wonderful conversation full of poignant insights into the world of romantic poetry, and how these filmmakers attempt to translate it to the silver screen.

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It's warm! Well, not that warm. We live in England you see. BUT, it IS summer, and The STACKS boys are here to give a wrap-up on the movies, TV, books, games, and other types of good stuff they've been keeping themselves occupied with recently.

00:00 - It Begins

01:02 - Summer movie roundup - The Flash, Meg 2, Hidden Strike, Shin Kamen Rider, Hundreds of Beavers, Command Z, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and more!

23:45 - Tv talk! X Files, Succession, the news!

26:11 - Book corner! Their Eyes Were Watching God, Time's Arrow, Wizard's First Rule

38:50 - Game and watch, Stephen talks to Jack about the games he's been playing - The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog, Dordogne, Cassette Beasts, MyHouse.wad!

50:00 - It ends!

The only video on the movies of Mick Jackson you need to see

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Threads is a powerful and haunting British television movie directed by Mick Jackson, released in 1984. The film is a realistic portrayal of the potential consequences of nuclear war and its devastating effects on society. Set in the city of Sheffield, England, the story follows the lives of several characters before, during, and after a nuclear conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.

However...

Did you know Mick Jackson directed OTHER movies? TV Movies? Documentaries? Well, Stephen is here to talk Jack through the ENTIREIRTY of Mick Jackson's filmography, placing the films into five distinct categories based on quality and whether you should actually seek them out.

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We return to our Ki-no Thanks series, with Jane Campion's In The Cut from 2003. Yes, this series began by looking at the (supposedly) worst movies ever made, but we've slowly adapted this to include movies that were rejected by audiences and critics alike but may have found their audience later down the line. On today's episode, we're joined by writer/director, film enthusiast, and In The Cut fan Carol Fitzgerald!

Following the gruesome murder of a young woman in her neighbourhood, a self-determined woman living in New York City – as if to test the limits of her own safety – propels herself into an impossibly risky sexual liaison. Soon she grows increasingly wary about the motives of every man with whom she has contact – and about her own.

We discuss the film at length and touch on the career of Meg Ryan, the ways in which Campion recontextualises a narrative and form popularised by the 90s Erotic Thriller, and then we end up talking about Oppenheimer for a while.

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Stephen and Jack talk about four incredibly silly movies. Growing up in the UK, the STACKS gang were obsessed with the Monty Python troupe, and are here today to revisit their cinematic output:

- And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)

- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)

We discuss our history with the Pythons, and how it felt to revisit these movies, and we also briefly touch on the wider films of the individual members.

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Stephen and Jack are back to talk to your eyes about the things they've seen and listened to and read and played!

00:00 - It Begins

02:30 - Movie corner. Polite Society, Fast X, Across The Spiderverse and more!

37:30 - Stephen talks tunes - Metallica

45:20 - Video games! Neon White, Zelda, Redfall, Hollow Knight, and more!

1:11:00 - It ENDS

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On this episode of The STACKS we delve into the cultural milestone that is Spike Lee's iconic film, "Do the Right Thing." Released in 1989, the movie continues to resonate with audiences, sparking conversations about race, police brutality, and social unrest. Join us as we explore the film's enduring relevance and its ability to inspire introspection and dialogue.

We kick off the discussion by providing historical context, examining the socio-political climate of the late 1980s and the racial tensions that plagued urban communities. We highlight how Spike Lee, as the writer, director, and lead actor, masterfully portrays the microcosm of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, where the story unfolds. Through vivid characters, he captures the complexities of racial dynamics and the simmering tensions that escalate throughout the film.

The conversation delves into the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, including Mookie, played by Spike Lee, who must navigate conflicting loyalties and personal responsibility in the face of injustice. We discuss the impact of the film's controversial ending, debating the moral implications and its broader social commentary.

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