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FIRST 26:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It VerdictAFTER 26:00: Full Spoiler Review
This week's See It or Skip It has us diving into the highly anticipated sequel Gladiator II (2024), now playing in theaters. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal, this follow-up to the 2000 epic seeks to recapture the grandeur and intensity of its predecessor.
Join Ian and Megan as we journey back to ancient Rome to see if Gladiator II stands victorious in the Colosseum of cinematic sequels or if it falls beneath the weight of high expectations. Does it honor the legacy of the original while carving out its own identity, or does it merely retread old ground without fresh ambition?
We’ll examine the film’s bold storytelling choices—Does it justify its existence nearly 25 years after the original? How does Paul Mescal fare as the new lead, and does he bring the same gravitas Russell Crowe once did? And how do Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal elevate (or overshadow) the narrative?
We’ll also explore the visual spectacle and action sequences—Does Ridley Scott still reign as the master of historical epics? Are the battle sequences and cinematography breathtaking enough to rival the Academy Award-winning original? Did the filmmakers choose the wrong character to center the film around? And does the film’s score, now helmed by a new composer, evoke the same emotional resonance as Hans Zimmer’s legendary Gladiator soundtrack?
Finally, we’ll debate whether Gladiator II benefits from its legendary namesake or if it struggles under the pressure of following such an iconic film. Does the weight of expectation help or hinder its storytelling? And, of course, we’ll discuss the one scene that Megan just can’t forgive—will you feel the same way?
We’ll tackle all these questions as we dissect the movie and tell you if we think you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!
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FIRST 39:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict
AFTER 39:00: Full Spoiler ReviewThis week's See It or Skip It has us diving into the highly anticipated musical adaptation Wicked (2024), now playing in theaters. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey,
Join us in the magical land of Oz as we explore whether Wicked (2024) soars on its broomstick or crashes under the weight of its lofty ambitions. Does it deliver a spellbinding tale of friendship, morality, and societal expectations, or does it struggle to transition its stage-bound magic to the big screen?
We’ll delve into the controversy surrounding the viral fan-made poster—Was it intentionally hurtful, did it mislead audiences and did itovershadow the film’s official marketing? And how does our deep familiarity with the iconic musical affect our ability to judge it as a film rather than a successful stage adaptation?
Does Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba anchor the film with the emotional gravitas the story demands? Can Ariana Grande’s Glinda strike the perfect balance between charm and depth? Were these casting choices legitimate or mere stunt casting designed to draw headlines?
Finally, we’ll debate The Guardian's scathing critique of the film as “self-indulgent.” Does Wicked lean too heavily on nostalgia and grandeur at the expense of narrative cohesion? And does the film fulfill the promises it sets up in its breathtaking opening sequences, or does it falter as it nears the final curtain?
We’ll tackle all these questions as we dissect the movie and tell you if we think you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!
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Now you have another reason to get into the summer spirit as we close out 2024! Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, and B-Tech Kev (we got separated from Liam and Megs at the club) – as we're heading to Washington Heights to pay a champagne debt in the Lin Manuel-Miranda musical theatre adaptation In The Heights. With music in the air and dreams on the line, we're joined by BFF of the BFE, Juleen as we dive into the vibrant 2021 musical. We're belting out tunes and dancing no matter how hot it gets through our 259th episode as we discuss:
The electric energy of the film’s choreography and how it elevates the story as well as who may have had a hand in placing it thereWhat practical decisions were made to adapt the stage musical to the big screenThere's a big name in this that someone guesses once of the cast won't recogniseA stylistic choice in the 3rd act had us questioning its inclusion. Was it a stylistic step too far?Ian questions whether one particular storyline could have been explored furtherWe reminisce about our favorite tracks and standout performancesWe also conclude that one character is just a d!ckWhether In The Heights is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyAriannah Who Loves BFE The MostBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/F**k your revolution, Ian's voice is clearF**k your revolution, Hermes goes nowhere near
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FIRST 32:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict
AFTER 38:20: Full Spoiler Review
This week's See It or Skip It has us diving into the newly released papal thriller Conclave, now playing in theaters. Directed by Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow, the film takes us deep into the secretive and politically charged world of Vatican intrigue, where cardinals convene to elect the next pope under extraordinary circumstances.
Ian is prepared to be the dean of the discussion when a strange new Cardinal, Ryan turns up to direct the proceedings in a different directon. Join us in our sequestering, as we explore whether Conclave delivers a gripping tale of power, morality, and faith, or if it struggles to engage its audience with its intense but dialogue-heavy storytelling. Does Ralph Fiennes' portrayal of the conflicted Cardinal Lomeli carry the emotional weight of the film? How do the performances of Tucci and Lithgow heighten the stakes? And does the movie strike the right balance between theological reflection and political tension?
We’ll tackle all these questions – including whether Conclave fufills the promises it makes in the first two acts as the film approaches its climax. – as we dissect the movie and tell you if we think you should should SEE IT or SKIP IT!
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Now you have another reason to love Christmas. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew fun-filled Christmas with the TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Megan, and B-Tech Kev (Georgia is off at an inventor's convention) as we review the Patreon pick for this year's Christmas review, Gremlins. Also on tap is the BFE Christmas Party as we exchange a few gifts, open a few Christmas Cards, and meet some carolers whether they be Gremlin or not. We're hankering for some Burger King in our 258th episode as we discuss:
The wonders of practical effects and the appeasements made to the crew when they weren't What famous actor does Megs compare Zach GalliganWhich actor went 251 weeks without showing up on the BFE and now has been there 3 of the last 7 weeksA scene that left us scratching our heads about its placementWhat iconic scene was almost cut from the final filmLiam and Kev both bring up some plotholes regarding the rules of the GremlinsIan questions how certain lines made it in the script in 1984, let alone todayWe open up some presents, drink some spirits, read some Christmas cards and greet some carolersWhether Gremlins is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyAriannah Who Loves BFE The MostBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/F**k your revolution, Ian's voice is clearF**k your revolution, Hermes goes nowhere near
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FIRST 38:20 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict
AFTER 38:20 it's a full spoiler reviewThis week's See It Or Skip It has us diving into the brand-new Amazon Prime thriller Red One, a film that pairs Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in an action-packed holiday adventure. Combining over-the-top stunts, Christmas magic, and plenty of jokes, Red One attempts to reimagine the holiday genre – but who exactly is it reimagining it for?
Ian is joined by his head of security, Liam, as we unpack whether Red One delivers enough thrills and holiday cheer to captivate audiences or if it leaves viewers wondering who this film is really meant to please. Is it a family-friendly romp, an edgy action-comedy, or something awkwardly caught in between? Does Dwayne Johnson’s larger-than-life charisma mix well with Chris Evans’ charm, or do they feel mismatched? And how does the film’s tone juggle Santa Claus lore, epic battles, and heartwarming moments without losing the plot?
We’ll tackle all these questions – including whether Red One truly understands its audience – as we dissect the movie and decide if you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!
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FIRST 34:00 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict
AFTER 34:00 it's a full spoiler review
This week's See It Or Skip It has us diving into the brand-new Netflix thriller Carry-On, a film that sees Taron Egerton stepping into the high-stakes world of airport paranoia and suspense. Join us as we break down this intense, edge-of-your-seat story of a TSA agent blackmailed into smuggling something dangerous onto a Christmas Eve flight.
Ian is joined by Bootleg Kev as we discuss whether Carry-On delivers enough tension to keep us gripped, how Taron Egerton holds up in this darker role, how this film may have borrowed a particular action sequence aesthetic from another Taron Edgerton film, and if the plot stays airborne or crashes under the weight of its premise. Plus, Ian keeps drawing parallels to a pair of 90s action thriller classics – but which ones?
We’ll answer all these questions and more as we dissect Carry-On and then tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!
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Grab your thermian communicator and a Coca-Cola and get ready for a role that's out of this world. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, and Liam, (Megs is lost in the Omega 13, Kev's hosting a session at ComicCon and Georgia’s negotiating with Sarris) as we're heading to the stars to protect our fandom in Galaxy Quest with our favourite Thermian, Norfolk Domus. We're warping through space with a dash of courage, a lot of laughs and somebody's hammer in our 257th episode as we discuss:
How many big stars are in this film?Some more pre BFE lore for Ian or LiamIan and Liam needs some therapy as they go toe to toeHow can a film have both excellent CGI for the time it was made and terrible CGI for the time it was madeWe discuss whether a film that satarises a point owes it to then correct that tropeSomebody reveals a bizarre talent as producing alien voicesWe update everyone on MariahgeddonSomeone settles a score as the revolution expandsIan finds a way to compare this film to 3:10 to Yuma (legitimately)Whether or not Galaxy Quest is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyAriannah Who Loves BFE The MostBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/F**k your revolution, Ian's voice is clearF**k your revolution, Hermes goes nowhere near
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You take one bite out of this episode and you're in big trouble! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam and Kev (Megs is waiting in a coffee shop and Georgia is being parented by Margaret) as we're heading to New York City to fight over the custody of Liam in Kramer vs. Kramer. We're falling off of jungle gym equipment in our 256th episode as we discuss:
Our own personal histories with divorceIan and Liam needs some therapy as they go toe to toeWe talk about Antonio VivaldiWe talk about how society has shifted since 1979Why does Ted choose Margaret as a godparent for Billy when we never see her parent her own childWhat's the deal with the nude scene in front of a child?Does Joanna have the worst lawyer ever?Is Dustin Hoffman a good actor? Is he a good man?Liam addresses criticism of him from Richard re: Beverly Hills CopMegs joins us for the third act after filling up on coffeeBootleg Kev asks if we'd be better off if a parent (regardless of gender) stayed at home to raise the kidsWhether or not Kramer vs. Kramer is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/Join Hermes in his revolution; he is trying so very hard.
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FIRST 29:00 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict
AFTER 29:00 it's a full spoiler review
This week's See It Or Skip has us talking about the sequel to one of Disney's most beloved films of the computer animated era. Join us as we look at Moana 2 as Moana is on a quest to unite all the people of the ocean with the help of Maui, Hey Hey, Pua, but not Ron Clements, John Musker or Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ian is joined by BFF of the BFE: Juleen as we discuss whether the original film needed a sequel, do the new songs hold up with the old ones, if they're creating a Moana Cinematic Universe and Ian keeps comparing Moana to a high-concept film of a much different genre - but which one? We'll answer all these questions on Moana 2 and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.
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You may have heard of pods but have you heard of Super Pods? Get the f**k out of here! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam and Kev (Megs and Georgia are trapped in the back of a cigarette truck) as we're heading to the Left Coast to avenge a childhood friend in Beverly Hills Cop. We're not falling for bananas in our tail pipes in our 255th episode as we discuss:
If Oscar worthy films are Steak and Marvel is Pizza, what is Beverly Hills Cop?We've got an age game for the recordWe have a really hard time forgiving Axel for something in this filmYou won't believe who was initially supposed to play AxelWe talk about where the iconic theme was originally supposed to feature in this filmThe bad guys could've won this movie about 10 times (and in the first 10 minutes too)One of us has a totally wrong read on this filmWhy are all 80s damsels in distress the same?Liam demonstrates some growth while Ian almost spits out his drink in the processWhether or not Beverly Hills Cop is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/Join Hermes in his revolution; he is trying so very hard.
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Join Ian from Best Film Ever and Stew from The Stew World Order podcast as we break the BFE format by getting ready for war in WWE Survivor Series: War Games from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We discuss whether either War Games match actually had stakes and whether both of them even had a story. Did WWE do the right thing by having a third match in the Gunther-Damian Priest rivalry? Where does the WWE go in the aftermath of tonight's event? We also discuss how a birthday hat might not sync up with the supposed danger of the stipulation and discuss the differences between a kendo stick and a baseball bat. We'll answer all these questions on Survivor Series and give out some post-event superlatives celebrating the night's best (and worst).
Catch more of Stew on his own podcast: Stew World Order athttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stew-world-order/id1559913522You can also catch him at his website where he writes about all sorts of fun things:https://swoproductions.com/
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Do you want to hear the most annoying sound in the world? You're in luck! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam and Megs (Kev and Georgia are left to play with their new parakeet) as we're travelling across the American midwest to return a briefcase in Dumb and Dumber. We're sharing our backup gloves in our 254th episode as we discuss:
What is Jim Carrey's appeal?Which one is dumb and which one is dumberDo we prefer slapstick or clever writingWhat causes things to age badly and why were we ok with them back in the day?Megan gets to talk about manchildren some moreWhat exactly is the FBI's plan in this one?How this film has plot armour because its two protagonists are idiotsWhatever happened to Lauren HollyJames DeGuzman joins us to discuss why he's trying to dominate the Resties this yearWhether or not Dumb and Dumber is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/Join Hermes in his revolution; he is trying so very hard.
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What can we say except you're welcome? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian and Megs (we've left Liam, Georgia, and Kev back on the island) as we're travelling across the great sea to return the heart of Te Fiti in Moana. We're seeing how far we'll go in our 253rd episode as we discuss:
Why the film had to have a different name in ItalyMaui's original story designWhich screenwriter wrote the first draftWhether this is the best of the computer animation eraIf there are too many non-speaking sidekicksWhat are the pacing issues in this filmHow big a draw is The Rock on the blokesIan's joined by a very special guest to talk about Twitter, Tyson vs Paul and HermesWhether or not Moana is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/Join Hermes in his revolution; he is trying so very hard.
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This week's See It Or Skip has us talking about the sports documentary mini-series "The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox." Ian is joined by the team behind Dissecting The Dynasty: 'The Cool Cat' Ryan Kuketz and Hermes 'Have You Heard of my Revolution' Auslander. We discuss whether this film can touch the lofty standards created by The Last Dance, if they overstayed with certain talking heads and were they successful in establishing the Yankees as villains in this piece. Also, we ask that most pesky of all questions on the BFE, did they get the pacing right? We'll answer all these questions on The Comeback: The 2004 Boston Red Sox and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.
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Seeing is believing but believing is seeing (both of which mean nothing in an audio-only format. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam and Kev, (we may have some elves waiting for us at the North Pole) as the reindeer are taking us to Santa's workshop in the Tim Allen Christmas mainstay, The Santa Clause. We're checking the naughty/nice list (twice) in our 252nd episode as we discuss:
Why we're doing this film in early NovemberThe fallout from the battle of the KevDogsTim Allen's star power in 1994The director's qualification for doing this filmWe talk about our own history with Santa Claus in our own livesHow do we reconcile a protagonist that kidnaps his own childIs Tim Allen even bothering to act in this one?Someone reveals their first celebrity crushWe talk about stepparent representation in family filmsWe give our own BFE analysis of the U.S. Presidential ElectionWhether or not The Santa Clause is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/Join Hermes in his revolution; he is trying so very hard.
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What does it mean to be a man? What kind of man do you want to see in the mirror? Those are some of the questions we're asking ourselves and each other this week.. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian and Liam, (Kev, Megs, and Georgia are off chasing the wrong wagon) as we're joined by BFF of the BFE, Hermes Auslander for the FULL EPISODE as we're off on a BOYS' NIGHT while reviewing a modern western that's also a remake of a classic film. We're not gonna see the sun in our 251st episode as we discuss:
How many episodes should we do before calling the BFE to a stopWhy James Mangold drew so much attention to a prop never to pay it offWe discover that geography isn't Liam's strongest subjectIan asks a bizarre trivia questionWe talk about the commitment to a storyline injury and which actor wasn't feeling itIan is surprised by Russell Crowe's performance (but in what direction?)We also compare one of the actors to GeorgiaWe discuss whether we can hold masculinity in a positive regard in modern pop cultureLiam learns about the electoral college and we talk an awful lot about the U.S. electionWhether or not 3:10 to Yuma is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyCatch more of Hermes at The Scuttlebutt Podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-podcast/id1503504933 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/2n9CNB9X6QXnmvn78HBEoJ?si=ca1784afd4874ff3 (Spotify)
Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/Join Hermes in his revolution; he is trying so very hard.
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If you're not afraid of death, you might be afraid of time - or our runtime at least. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, and Kevin (Megs and Georgia have been left on earth) as we go through a wormhole to Christopher Nolan's ode to the laws of time and space in Interstellar. We're raging against the dying of the light in our 250th episode as we discuss:
We celebrate 250 episodes of the BFEThe enigma that is Christopher NolanWhy live entertainment is outpricing their audiencesLiam puts himself in the film againWe're gonna talk about a bootstrap paradox againWe do challenge if one of the panel actually watched the filmWe need Kevin to do some live messaging to bring this altogetherIan compares this to a British sci-fi show and a Pixar filmWe again discuss the greatness of a certain actorLiam demonstrates his excellent recall and frustrating lack of recall in the same episodeWhether or not Interstellar is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor
Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/Join Hermes in his revolution; he is trying so very hard.
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Unlike Dante, we are supposed to be here today. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, and eventually Megs in the third part of an ex-boyfriend trilogy in the Kevin Smith ode to New Jersey slackerdom in Clerks. We're bringing you a lasagne in our 249th episode as we discuss:
Whether Kevin Smith is a manchildThe crazy alternate ending this film ended up cuttingWhy does Randal have all the good lines?Which acts are more intimate than others?Megs shares a bit about her ex-boyfriend trilogy of filmsWe share some horror stories about working in various jobsWe propose that this film may have had an impact on another film reviewed by the BFELiam's ego is out of control as we discuss Fantasy FootballHe's also incorrigible as soon as Megs shows upWhether or not Clerks is the Best Film EverBecome a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE
We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaAndy DicksonChris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaThe YeetmeisterNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerShai BergerfroindStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyBuy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/
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FIRST 41:15 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict
AFTER 41:15 it's a full spoiler review
This week's See It Or Skip has us talking about the sequel to one of 2019's most acclaimed films. Join us as we look at Joker: Folie à Deux as Arthur Fleck is joined by Lady Gaga this go around. Ian is joined by Scotland's finest son, Andy Dickson and Norfolk's classiest export, Dom as we discuss whether the original film needed a sequel, is this film interested in moving on from the first film, if the audience for the first film is the type of film to appreciate a musical, and what Oscar winner for Best Picture Ian keeps comparing this film to. We'll answer all these questions on Joker: Folie à Deux and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.
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