Best Film Ever

Episode 8 - Moulin Rouge (with Debbie)

Spectacular, Spectacular - those are the only two words to describe this week's review of Moulin Rouge, brought to us by our very special guest, Debbie.  Listen along to your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we follow Christian & Satinne, another dynamic pairing at the turn of the 20th Century. Join our permaguests, Ellie & Georgia around the digital roundtable. It's a Bohemian 8th episode as we consider:

• Just exactly how many songs were mashed-up in Elephant Love Medley
• Does it add or take away from our experience when the director purposefully jars us from our immersion in the film
• Who never forgave Baz Luhrman over not being cast in the film
• Is Moulin Rouge the Best Film Ever

Episode 7 - The Princess Bride

A deeper dive than this on 'The Princess Bride'?  INCONCEIVABLE!  Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we let Grandpa Columbo regale us with the tale of Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, Fezzik & co. Join our special guests, Ellie & Georgia around the digital roundtable. It's a wish-filled 7th episode as we consider:

• What Mandy Patankin used as his motivation to play Inigo Montoya
• Which actor thought he was being fired every time Rob Reiner shouted 'cut'
• Who did Billy Crystal use as inspiration for the make-up on Miracle Max
• Is The Princess Bride the Best Film Ever?

Episode 6 - The Theory of Everything

Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we wind back the clock on the story of Jane & Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything'. Join our special guests, Ellie & Georgia around the virtual roundtable. It's a heartbreaking 6th episode as we consider:

• Is this film actually the tale of 2 love stories?  (Three?)
• What is it about Tide that makes a bowtie sparkle under UV light?
• How much credence do we give those telling the story when it comes to its authenticity?
• Is The Theory of Everything the Best Film Ever?

Episode 5 - Joker

We live in a society, or at least that's what Arthur Fleck tells us.  Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we tackle our 2nd Oscar winning portrayal of the Joker in as many weeks. Join our special guests, Ellie & Georgia around the virtual roundtable. It's an epic 5th episode as we consider:

• How close is too close for a mother and son?
• What is it about a gun that makes you want to take your shirt off and dance?
• What if the entire film never actually happened.  Was it worth watching it?

Episode 4 - The Dark Knight

If you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain, we hope we're solidly in the hero phase.  Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam as we tackle what is arguably Christopher Nolan's masterpiece with a special guest (Ellie) and Georgia in fact-check corner. It's an epic 4th episode as we learn:

• One of our members finds Batman dull
• The Jim Gordon's plan is crazier than anything The Joker comes up with
• Which character is 'The Dark Knight' about really?

Episode 3 - In Bruges

International travel may be on lockdown but join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we engage on a Belgian work-vacation with our friend Ellie in fact-check corner.  It's a fun third episode as we learn:

• How many times you have to see a film before you can say you like it
• That Liam really likes Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
• Whether or not In Bruges is in fact, the Best Film Ever

Episode 2 - Amelie

If you're looking for a little optimism in these uncertain times, join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we engage on a Parisian vacation with our friend Georgia in fact-check corner.  It's a fun second episode as we learn:

• The particulars of urinal etiquette
• Which of our hosts would prefer a comforting lie over a harsher truth
• Whether or not Amelie is in fact, the Best Film Ever

Episode 1 - Back To The Future

Great Scott!  Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - as we travel back in time with Doc Brown & Marty McFly first to 1985 and then to 1955.  It's a fun debut as we learn:

• How your new favourite film review podcast came to be
• Which of Marty's parents were actually older than Michael J. Fox during recording
• Whether or not Back To The Future is in fact, the Best Film Ever