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How does Hot Fuzz use its setting to its advantage? We chat about why action movies are usually set in cities and how the juxtaposition of Sandford makes the film even more humorous.
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We chat about Edgar Wright, his filmmaking style and background. Our conversation also leads us to discussing his broad range and his recent transition into thriller-horror films.
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Why are there so many films and tv shows about cops? In this episode, we chat about why police make such fascinating subjects and how their role in society is perfect for the structure of tv shows and films.
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A fun one to end 2024 - with an action comedy, Hot Fuzz! We chat about the blending of two very entertaining genres, discussing how interpretations of comedic films change with wisdom and life experience, and the industry’s perception of comedies.
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Russell Crowe isn’t your stereotypical action protagonist - but why does it work for Gladiator? We also chat about the casting for Gladiator 2 and the sorts of actors who have played “dad” action protagonists.
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What is our favourite Ridley Scott film? And why do people love his films? In this episode, we chat all things Ridley Scott, including key themes he explores and his filmmaking style.
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Hand to hand combat features throughout Gladiator, and is such a core part of the action genre. In this episode, we chat about different types of combat and what makes the fighting in Gladiator so epic.
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Welcome to Wickediator month, where we are watching the original Gladiator! In this episode, we chat about our overall thoughts on the film and compare it to Indiana Jones - particularly in how historical action differs from the action adventure genre.
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Which films were our favourite at our film festivals? Listen in on our debrief about film festival season!
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We couldn’t end this month without talking about George Lucas! Our conversation leads us to wonder if Star Wars and Indiana Jones were the golden age of franchises, and besides money, what makes franchises successful, enjoyable and rewatchable?
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Why don’t we have as many action adventure movies like Indiana Jones anymore? In this episode, we chat about how audience tastes have changed, and hypothesise why interest in adventurous action films may have waned.
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How should franchises handle aging protagonists? In this episode, we talk about the aging celebrity in long running franchises and what franchises do when movie stars age out of their roles.
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What are the aspects of Indiana Jones that makes it such a beloved franchise? Is it Harrison Ford himself? In this episode, we talk about why it worked and how franchises reinvent themselves over time.
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Why do we find suspense engaging? In this episode, we talk about suspense across different genres - how they differ and when too much suspense might not be a good thing!
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What is Keanu Reeves’ appeal? In this episode, we talk about the types of action movie stars, and how Keanu Reeves fits into the category.
Vulture “The Beatific Imperfection of Keanu Reeves in The Matrix, 25 Years Later”: https://www.vulture.com/article/the-matrix-keanu-reeves-invented-a-new-kind-of-action-star.html
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Why are there so many movies where traumatic events encourage the main characters to fall in love? We discuss this traumatic and romantic trope, how it’s believable and why it might be one of our favourite romantic tropes.
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Why are hostage movies fascinating? This month, we’re watching one of Lara’s favourite films, “Speed”. And, interestingly enough, it’s also a movie featuring a hostage situation, where an ensemble cast is trapped on a bus. We chat through what makes this sub genre interesting and bring up some other examples of movies with hostage sequences.
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The films of summer 2024 left us a bit underwhelmed - was it because there wasn’t a “Barbenheimer”? And also, what do we think about the “It Ends With Us” drama? We also chat about the upcoming weeks of festival season and the films we are most looking forward to watching.
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The Fast & Furious franchise is all about cars and stunts with cars. We review the car chase scenes in Fast Five, talking about why they worked and didn’t work, and generally chat about the use car chase scenes in action films.
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Are action villains memorable? In this episode, we chat about the types of bad guys in action movies and the increasingly convoluted plots of modern action films.
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