By Stephen Nicholson
The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
Summary
Back in 2023, we rewatched the Beverly Hills Cop trilogy and dedicated an episode to it. Since then, after 30 years, we’ve got a new movie: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’, which podcast host Stephen reckons is the best of the sequels.
So, strap yourself into the Fisher Price, LEGO looking police car, and get ready for some Axel F info, fun clips, and movie critique.
Chapters
00:09 Introduction
00:41 ‘BHC: AF’ trailer and Eddie Murphy interview
02:23 Tale of the Tape: ‘BHC: AF’
04:31 Critiquing the movie and clips
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“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” – Batman
Summary
Like Lazarus from the flames, the Dark Knight returned in glorious style with Christopher's Nolan's 'Batman Begins' (2005); a film very worthy of discussion.
Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul critique the movie, sharing that they enjoyed the more serious take on the Batman character, the focus on the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman, and highlighting the excellent cast. They also share their own experiences of seeing the movie back in 2005 and what it was like to watch the movie in 4DX last year.
Overall, they both enjoy the movie with Stephen rating it as one of his favourite films of all time.
“Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” – Thomas Wayne
00:00 David Goyer Interview
01:09 Introduction
01:45 Batman Begins Trailer (2005)
03:57 Christopher Nolan Interview
04:26 Ebert & Roeper Review Batman Begins (2005)
06:07 Overview of Batman Begins
07:43 Critiquing Batman Begins
15:15 Ranking Batman Begins
15:36 Batman Begins Toy Commercial (2005)
16:06 Upcoming Episode (The Dark Knight) and Audience Feedback
“Does it come in black?” – Bruce Wayne
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The original. The best. The one and only Sean Connery is back for one last adventure as Bond, James Bond, in Irvin Kershner’s 1983 movie ‘Never Say Never Again’.
It was Bond v Bond in 1983. NSNA v Octopussy. Sean Connery v Roger Moore. Kevin McClory v Cubby Broccoli. Who won at the box office? Listen/Watch to find out.
Is it the Best Bond movie in the world? No. Is it Connery’s finest hour? No. But it’s still 2 hours of solid Bond action and there’s much to discuss. So, provide your urine sample, open the suitcase, get out the caviar, and listen to Stephen and Paul critique the film.
Throw in some NSNA facts, film clips and archive interview clips, and, once again, you’re going to be in 00 heaven.
Come back next week for our look at Christopher Nolan’s ‘Batman Begins’ (2005).
Chapters:
00:22 Introduction
01:02 NSNA trailer
02:23 Sean Connery interview
03:19 Siskel and Ebert review NSNA
04:27 Film facts
06:32 Discussing the movie
29:16 Ranking NSNA
29:44 Conclusion
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The names Lazenby, George Lazenby, and he only ever played James Bond once after foolishly deciding to quit after making ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ (1969).
Good job it’s one of the greatest Bond movies of all time and a personal favourite of podcast hosts Stephen & Paul.
So, settle down, pour yourself a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred, and listen to the boys talk about the movie and their personal experiences with it.
Throw in some OHMSS facts, film clips and archive interview clips, and you’re going to be in 00 heaven.
Come back next week for our look at Sean Connery’s big screen farewell to Bond, 1983’s ‘Never Say Never Again’.
Chapters:
00:22 Introduction
02:43 OHMSS trailer / Lazenby interview / Film facts
07:41 Discussing the movie
29:52 Ranking OHMSS
31:01 Preview of Never Say Never Again (1983) episode & farewell
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"I just thought it was absolutely amazing"
Summary
In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the beloved movie trilogy, Back to the Future. They talk about their love for the first movie, its great cast, and timeless humor. They also discuss the impact of the movie and how it has stood the test of time. They share their personal experiences of watching the movie and the various formats they have owned it in. They also discuss the success of the movie's script, the iconic score by Alan Silvestri, and the perfect casting of Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.
Stephen and Paul then go on to discuss Back to the Future Part II and Part III. They talk about the futurist predictions, cameos, the plot, the characters, and their overall enjoyment of the movies. Stephen prefers Part III, while Paul prefers Part II. They explain why.
Finally, they rank the movies and Stephen expresses his excitement for seeing the Broadway adaptation of Back to the Future in October (2024).
"If you hadn't seen the original and you watched this movie, you wouldn't have a clue what was going on."
Chapters
01:00 Introduction
03:06 Trilogy Overview
05:07 Back to the Future (1985)
20:48 Back to the Future Part II (1989)
42:24 Back to the Future Part III (1990)
56:13 Ranking the Back to the Future Movies
"You couldn't make that film today, sadly"
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"Joel Schumacher's tongue-in-cheek attitude hits an unbearable limit in Batman and Robin"
Summary
In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the 1997 film Batman and Robin. They critique the movie's campy and kid-friendly approach, highlighting its flaws such as cheesy puns, over-the-top characters, and unrealistic plot elements. They also mention a few positive aspects, including the score and some Gotham City exteriors.
Overall, they consider Batman and Robin to be a franchise killer and rank it as one of the worst sequels ever.
"There's actually a really quite a touching scene in this movie between Bruce and Alfred"
Chapters
00:37 Introduction and Series Recap
01:16 Batman and Robin Trailer (1997)
03:38 George Clooney Interview
05:15 Siskel and Ebert Review Batman and Robin
06:58 Overview of Batman and Robin
09:24 Critiquing Batman and Robin
19:08 Ranking Batman and Robin
19:23 Batman (1989) Diet Coke Commercial
19:53 Upcoming Episode and Audience Feedback
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"She's smiling when she's doing it, and that's what makes it scarier."
Summary
In this episode of Trimming the Movie Fat, Stephen and Paul discuss the Omen franchise. They rank and review each film, starting with the original 1976 classic. They praise the film's brilliant cast, memorable scenes, and impactful kills. They also discuss the iconic ending and the contribution of Jerry Goldsmith's outstanding music. They both agree that the original Omen is a top-tier film. They then move on to discuss Omen 2 (1978), noting that while it's good, it doesn't quite reach the same level as the first film. The hosts then share their thoughts on the remaining three films, including the recently released The First Omen (2024) and awful made-for-TV sequel Omen 4: The Awakening (1991).
"It's definitely a movie that sets out to make you afraid of crows."
Chapters
01:00 Introduction
08:56 Discussing The Omen (1976)
23:40 Discussing Omen II (1978)
35:57 Discussing Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
56:14 Discussing Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
66:06 Discussing The First Omen (2024)
77:24 Ranking The Omen movies
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"It's one of those ones that I enjoyed at the time"
Summary
In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Val Kilmer’s sole outing as the Caped Crusader in 1995’s Batman Forever. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, music, set-design & introduction of Robin. Finally, they rank the film top, middle or lower tier Batman.
Come back next time for Batman & Robin.
"Loud, excessively busy, and often boring"
Chapters
00:57 Introduction
01:35 Batman Forever Trailer
03:54 Val Kilmer on Leno (1995)
05:18 Siskel & Ebert Review Batman Forever (1995)
06:56 Tale of the Tape: Batman Forever
08:55 McDonald’s Batman Forever Tie-In Advert (1995)
09:24 Critiquing The Movie
15:50 Ranking Batman Forever
16:32 Next Episode Preview & Close
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"With the exception of Mission to Moscow, this film is high in the running to become the worst movie in the franchise."
Summary
In this episode, Stephen and Paul review the Police Academy movie series. They discuss each film from Police Academy 4 to Police Academy: Mission to Moscow, highlighting the decline in quality with each installment. They share their thoughts on the plots, humor, and characters, and rank the movies from least favorite to favorite. They also discuss the critical and commercial reception of each film and share interesting facts about the franchise. Overall, they conclude that the first two films are the best and that the series should have ended as a trilogy.
"This feels like a slight return to form made in the style of earlier movies."
Chapters
00:51 Introduction and Overview
01:23 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 4
11:36 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 5
25:02 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 6
35:02 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
43:06 Ranking All Seven Police Academy Movies
Come back next month for our ranking of The Omen movies.
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Summary
Come back next time for Batman Forever.
01:27 Batman Returns Trailer (1992)
03:35 Tim Burton Interview (1992)
05:14 Siskel & Ebert Review Batman Returns (1992)
07:22 Batman Returns: The Facts
09:22 Personal Experiences and Opinions
15:10 Michael Keaton Interview (1992)
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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
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