In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club, Dan and James turn their attention to Coming-of-age movies, a theme that feels especially timely as James prepares to leave home for university…

They pick their favourite Coming-of-age movies, from classics like Stand By Me and Say Anything to modern gems like Lady Bird and Y Tu Mamá También, and along the way explore why the genre endures, what makes these films so powerful and relatable across generations, and how they capture the universal rites of passage we all go through. 

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James had never seen Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense classic North by Northwest, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they explore Cary Grant’s iconic performance as the wrong man on the run, the legendary crop-duster scene, and the film’s slick blend of espionage, romance, and suspense. They also consider its influence on modern action thrillers and ask whether Cary Grant’s indestructible suit is the greatest in cinema history.

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James is new to Classic Noir movies, so he watched two very different but equally iconic adaptations of Raymond Chandler’s detective stories: First, The Big Sleep (1946) and then The Long Goodbye (1973). In this episode, he and Dan explore the shadowy world of hard-boiled detectives, sharp dialogue, and morally cloudy endings. They discuss Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall’s legendary chemistry and the famously tangled plot of The Big Sleep, before diving into Robert Altman’s sun-soaked, disillusioned take on The Long Goodbye, with Elliott Gould as a mumbling, out-of-step Marlowe for the 1970s. 

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James had never seen Sergio Leone’s legendary Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they discuss Clint Eastwood’s iconic gunslinger persona, Eli Wallach’s unforgettable performance as Tuco, and Ennio Morricone’s soaring score. They also explore the film’s sweeping scale, its operatic tension, and the quiet inevitability that leads three outlaws to one of the greatest final showdowns in movie history.

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James and Dan had never seen John Schlesinger’s Oscar-winning classic Midnight Cowboy, so they watched it together and recorded a podcast about it. In this episode, they explore Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight’s unforgettable performances, the film’s groundbreaking approach to taboo themes in late 1960s cinema, and its gritty portrayal of loneliness, friendship, and survival in a decaying New York. “I’m walkin’ here!” — and so are they.

Throughout this discussion, we use terms like ‘male prostitution’ or ‘prostitute,’ as they relate to the language that reflects the film’s era and framing, as well as the term ‘sex worker’ which is the preferred modern term.

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In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club, Dan and James are joined by regular guest, Jim, for a deep dive into the world of James Bond. With six official Bond actors over more than 60 years, we each pick our favourite Bond film from each actor’s era, debating what makes these films stand out in the franchise.

Along the way, we discuss what makes a great Bond movie, how the series has evolved to reflect the times, and our favourite Bond theme songs. 

***PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded before the recent announcement that EON Productions has passed creative control of the Bond franchise to Amazon. So, keep that in mind when we touch on the future of 007. Thanks***

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James had never seen Martin Scorsese’s gritty psychological masterpiece, Taxi Driver, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it.

In this episode, they dive into Robert De Niro’s iconic performance as Travis Bickle and Jodie Foster’s fearless portrayal of the young and vulnerable Iris. They also discuss the film’s depiction of 1970s New York, and the cultural legacy of the movie - "You talkin’ to me?" Yes, they are. 

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In this double feature episode, James watches Paul Newman and Robert Redford together on screen for the first time in the classic pairing of ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ and ‘The Sting’. 

Two classic movies; two proper movie stars with old-school chemistry – But which film truly defines Redford and Newman's legendary partnership, and which film ultimately leaves the strongest impression?

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James had never seen Akira Kurosawa’s legendary epic, ‘Seven Samurai’, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it.

In this episode, they explore its groundbreaking cinematography, rich storytelling, and profound impact on cinema and discuss why this 1954 masterpiece still holds up in today’s world of filmmaking and consider whether its influence on Star Wars should have resulted in a more honest title for George Lucas’s classic: … ‘Space Samurai’. 

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In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club, Dan and James are joined by regular guest, Jim, for a breakdown of their favourite movie sequels. 

Join us as we consider the directors who made a great sequel to their own movies and the prominent directors who took on a sequel to an already successful film; We unpack legacy sequels; the best Threequels, episode 4s and beyond; and examine the sequels that are successful because they expand the world and mythology of the original.

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