How do you go out in style? In our final episode we discuss some of our favourite cinematic endings, the best way to develop a character arc, and the ways we’d ideally like to die...

Films: Point Break (1991) & Magnolia (1999)

Farewell friends, and thank you for listening!

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

Ever wonder what true happiness is? Is it about contentment? Taking risks? Finding purpose? We look from Las Vegas to Belfast to work out what films can tell us about the art of being happy.

Films: Casino (1995) & Good Vibrations (2012)

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

What is good dialogue? Can a talented actor turn a bad line good? Could dialogue in some ways be the enemy of cinema? We pick apart subtext and winning lines and examine our own lives to ask whether we always say what we really mean.

Film picks: Little Miss Sunshine (2006) & Fargo (1996)

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

What does an editor really do? How is the energy of a film crafted? And what is bad editing? We discuss two very different films and explore how an editor’s role is, in many ways, an art form.

Film picks: The Godfather (1972) & Romeo + Juliet (1996)

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

What can animation achieve that other films couldn’t dream of? And given the limitless possibilities, what are the ingredients of a truly great animation? We discuss meticulous attention to detail, the creation of dream worlds, and the art of making objects seem human.

Film picks:  Spirited Away (2001) & The Quay Brothers' Animated Shorts

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

What makes a film truly terrifying? Is there any merit to jump-scares? We discuss the many types of horror and relive childhood traumas…

Film picks: The Others (2001) & Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

How intertwined should a film and its soundtrack be? Should it be memorable or blend into the background? We discuss two films and talk about the soundtracks which have inspired our own music tastes over the years.

Film picks: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) & Swiss Army Man (2016)

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

How do clothes help tell a story? Should costume be noticed? This week we explore this underrated component of filmmaking and discuss our own wardrobes.

Film picks: The Shape of Water (2017) & A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

How accurate is romance on screen as compared to reality? What makes a couple last? This week we discuss two films about relationships with very different ideas of romance.

Film picks: Before Sunrise (1995) & Fight Club (1999)

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.

Is great cinematography when shots stand out or should it be functional and not distract from story? Can you tell when a film's shot by the same person? And why does Mike hate handheld so much?

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Music composed by Sebastian Moody.