Another special episode this week where Christine and Peter pick their Top ten movie Title sequences.  Only one rule- the titles have to appear at the beginning of the movie.  

This one was so diverse that the picks are numbered, but this time it's more of going through a list rather than ranking them.

Christine and Peter discuss the masters, Saul and Elaine Bass and how a title sequence can set up the mood, characters and plot of the film to come.

Peter’s quote of the episode- “This is way too late into the podcast to give people advice, but what you should do is just put the credit sequence while we’re talking about it…well now I’m just watching Pam Grier’s boobs…”

Christine’s quote of the episode- “It was an assault on my face, which most of his movies are, but it’s also kind of genius”

Fake Terminator credits, Seven Style- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x4gE1yKHyM

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This week we look at Comedy Parodies with Young Frankenstein (1974) and Galaxy Quest (1999).  Which movie does a better job at parodying their sub-genre?

Christine and Peter discuss Mel Brooks, the meta textual references and how important the characters are in making parodies work.  There's also in in-depth look at the brilliant casts of each movie and the best gags.

These are the links for the trailers discussed
Young Frankenstein- Young Frankenstein (1974) Original Trailer [FHD]
Galaxy Quest- Galaxy Quest (1999) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

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This week we look Cinematography with In the Mood for Love (2000) and Children of Men (2006).  Which movie uses cinematography better at conveying the story, character development and  themes of the movie?

Christine and Peter discuss directors Wong Kar-wai and Alfonso Cuaron and how the framing, lighting and camera movement are used to tell a story. 

These are the links for the trailers discussed
In the Mood for Love (2000)- In the Mood for Love (2000) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Children of Men (2006- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWVDZ98AFhI

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This week we look at Rock Star biopics with Superstar: the Karen Carpenter story (1988) and Last Days (2005).  Which movie is better at deconstructing the music biopic?

Christine and Peter look at the music bio cliches, Karen Carpenter and Kurt Cobain’s lives and legacies and the careers of Todd Haynes and Gus Van Zant.

Last Days Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWnZW3esb8 
No trailer for Superstar


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A special episode this week where Christine and Peter discuss the Oscars.  They give their general thoughts and history with the awards and choose winners and preferred choices of some of the nominees from the 2023 edition of the Oscars.

Christine’s quote of the episode- “Does Diane Warren have a blood curse on everyone?  If she writes a song, it gets nominated”

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This week Christine and Peter look at Heroic Bloodshed films with The Killer (1989), Hero never dies(1998).  Which movie is a better take on the heroic bloodshed subgenre?

Christine and Peter discuss their views of directors John Woo, Johnnie To, the roles of women and the tropes in Heroic Bloodshed films.  They also talk about the impact of the action and music in each film.

Christine’s quote of the episode- “Ah Jong’s like- “I will never kill again” and then almost the next scene he kills again.  Jenny’s right there.  She’s not deaf…she’s not stupid.”

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Killer (1989) - "The Killer" (1989) Trailer - John Woo, Chow Yun-Fat
Hero Never Dies (1998)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj9YPBbL2GM

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This week we look at couples on the run with Thelma and Louise (1991), True Romance (1993).  Which movie is better at presenting a couple running from the law?

Christine and Peter discuss the careers of Ridley and Tony Scott, the strength of the two couples in each film, the controversies, music and power of the endings.

Christine quote of the episode- “I have sat through wives, and mistresses and mothers as the closest female character I can get..it’s annoying but I’m not writing articles crying about it all the time”

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Thelma and Louise (1991)- Thelma and Louise - Original Trailer | MGM
True Romance (1993)- True Romance - Original Theatrical Trailer

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Part 2 of Christine and Peter's Top 10 Favourite Directors of all time.  Plus some honourable mentions, directors of our childhoods and underrated directors.

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Another special Top 10 list where Christine and Peter choose their favourite directors of all time.

Christine's quote of the episode- "I don't know what else to say, it's Kubrick, man."

Peter’s quote of the episode- “I don’t take drugs…but I had the flu one time in my life.  I was a mess. And was I was like, I’m putting on 2001…and it was awesome.”

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This week Christine and Peter look at holiday specials with The Simpsons - Roasting on an Open Fire(Season 1, episode 1), Seinfeld- the Strike(s9, ep 10), and Community-"Regional Holiday Music" (Season 3, Episode 10)

Christine and Peter discuss their general thoughts on the Simpsons, Seinfeld and Community as well as what they like and want in holiday specials.  

Peter’s quote of the episode.  “It hit a certain period, in season, like, 25, where I thought, this is never going to end.  Simpsons are kinda like my family.  It’s part of my life.  I don’t know if I like it, but I have to stick with it till the end.”

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