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Bring Your Own Blockbuster Podcast
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We revisit our favourite old films (spoilers encouraged) and review whats on in the cinema now.
Here's a clip from our latest pod with @jameshamilton.bsky.social where he discusses his work as head writer on Netflix's 'Jentry Chau' as well as writing his own series 'Murder for Dummies'.

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Writing for a NETFLIX SERIES feat JENTRY CHAU writer James Hamilton
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March 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Who needs happy films anyway?! @benhainess.bsky.social has reviewed Hard Truths, Mike Leigh’s latest gut-punch about depression and the people it consumes. A nice light one for 'hump day'... youtu.be/-qQIknqghPE?...
Review: Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths | A Devastating Portrait of Depression
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February 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Thinking about heading to the cinema this weekend? Eyeing up that Bob Dylan film but not sure if it’s worth it?

Well, we’ve watched A Complete Unknown and we're ready to share some thoughts with you - check out Ben's review now!

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A Complete Unknown REVIEW – Should You Watch Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan This Weekend?
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January 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A Real Pain was a challenging, but brilliant watch. The ending will stay with us for a long time. Here's our review: youtu.be/MIT5pvm664Q
A Real Pain Review - Film of the Year already?
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January 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
We've seen Nosferatu, and we loved it! Probably won't be for everyone, though... here's our review: youtu.be/G3g7LAfpU0Y
NOSFERATU Review - Robert Eggers' Dark Remake Won't be for Everyone
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January 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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December 28, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Anyone seen Netflix's latest action holiday offering Carry-On?

Ooh matron, we'll have a review on this week's pod and we'd love to hear your thoughts.
December 18, 2024 at 8:55 AM
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Ideally we go and see it as a double header... and when we leave for the cinema we can say 'It's Nosferatime'

No? Cool. I'll see myself out.
December 17, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Feel like we need some snappy 'Barbenheimer' style branding for New Year's Day's double-header of We Live In Time and Nosferatu.

Anything catchier than We Live In Nosferatu?
December 17, 2024 at 11:28 AM
🎄 NEW EPISODE DROP 🎄

The Holiday (2006): Festive rom-com fun or a switch off when it comes on film?

📽️ Jude Law’s sumptuous charm - are we questioning everything?
🧀 How much cheese is too much, even at Christmas?
🍿 Rufus Sewell being the ultimate Christmas arsehole.

Listen here:

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Bring Your Own Blockbuster: Is 'The Holiday' Too Cheesy, Even For Christmas?
This week, we’re basking in the festive glow of The Holiday. Jude Law is utterly sumptuous (are we questioning ourselves here?). Jack Black and Kate Winslet’s pairing might be a stretch, but is...
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December 10, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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Please be good, 28 Years Later... Please. youtu.be/mcvLKldPM08?...
28 YEARS LATER – Official Trailer (HD)
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December 10, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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Top 10 all time.
Oh bloody hell, we’ve only gone and done The Matrix! 😎💊

Join us as we delve into:

🎬 Its mind-bending philosophy & simulation theory
🤖 Agent Smith’s hypocrisy
🥋 How it changed action cinema forever
🏳️‍⚧️ The morality of Morpheus & trans allegory

Plug in & listen now! 🎧

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Bring Your Own Blockbuster: What does The Matrix say about our reality?
This week, Jack and Ben take the red pill and dive deep into the cultural phenomenon that is The Matrix. From its mind-bending philosophy to its groundbreaking technical achievements, we unpack why...
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December 2, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Oh bloody hell, we’ve only gone and done The Matrix! 😎💊

Join us as we delve into:

🎬 Its mind-bending philosophy & simulation theory
🤖 Agent Smith’s hypocrisy
🥋 How it changed action cinema forever
🏳️‍⚧️ The morality of Morpheus & trans allegory

Plug in & listen now! 🎧

pod.fo/e/28a3b4
Bring Your Own Blockbuster: What does The Matrix say about our reality?
This week, Jack and Ben take the red pill and dive deep into the cultural phenomenon that is The Matrix. From its mind-bending philosophy to its groundbreaking technical achievements, we unpack why...
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December 2, 2024 at 3:43 PM
We're eagerly awaiting our Cruise Christmas Coconut Cake... sure it'll arrive any time now.
November 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Annie Wilkes walked so today's Stan culture could run 😬💀

Our Misery discussion dives into the dangers of toxic fandom, obsession and why it feels relevant today.
November 26, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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About to dive into the newly remastered Blair Witch Project.

Going with the festival cut, which I've never seen before.
November 21, 2024 at 8:36 PM
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Shaun of the Dead was lightning in a bottle, instant classic. When I saw Hot Fuzz and The World's End for the first time at the cinema, I enjoyed them, but was initially slightly disappointed... But over the years they've grown on me so much, I honestly can't choose a favourite. A great trilogy!
November 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM
This week on BYOB, we dived into Hot Fuzz! Is the real romantic storyline Pegg and Frost’s bromance? 🍻

Be sure to check out the full episode for all this and more - available now, wherever you get your podcasts! 📽️🍿
November 20, 2024 at 2:38 PM
The Substance is probably one of our films of the year.

Here's a clip from @benhainess.bsky.social review.
November 18, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Anybody get out to watch Gladiator 2 this weekend then?

Thoughts? 🤔

Off to watch Gladiator 2 this weekend? 🏟️⚔️

Then don your helmets, sharpen your swords and firstly revisit Ridley Scott’s original epic with us.

We dug into all its glory (and its dodgy bits) on BYOB last year 📽️.

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November 18, 2024 at 8:40 AM

Off to watch Gladiator 2 this weekend? 🏟️⚔️

Then don your helmets, sharpen your swords and firstly revisit Ridley Scott’s original epic with us.

We dug into all its glory (and its dodgy bits) on BYOB last year 📽️.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2wF7...
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November 15, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Hi! We've joined Bluesky! If you’re into film nostalgia and off-the-cuff chats, then we’re the pod for you 📽️

Each week we dive into a classic movie, review what’s on in cinemas right now, with a bit of TV and a lot of nonsense.

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Bring Your Own BlockbusterBring Your Own BlockbusterFace/Off reminds us of when terrorists were just silly nerdsReview - Emilia Pérez - a great film you may not have heard ofReview - The Wild Robot is a lovely filmJoe Barton on The Ritual (2017) - Pod SpecialIs Jaws a horror about a Shark or a horror about people?Review - The Outrun - is it one of the films of the year?Is the Wicker Man (1973) actually a horror film? Murder for Dummies - Pod SpecialIs The Exorcist (1973) Still Scary In 2024?How did Steven Spielberg Create a Life Size T-Rex?The Departed plus The Substance and Transformers OneWhy Shrek was a big F U at DisneyIs Michael Keaton Beetlejuice or Batman?BYOB: Saving Private RyanInception - Does the top stop spinning?Does Alien Romulus try too hard to please fans?Will M Night Shyamalan ever top Sixth Sense?BYOB: Matilda and Dark MatterBYOB: Titanic, Twisters and More Long LegsLonglegs Review (Bonus ep)BYOB: Shaun of the DeadBYOB: Eyes Wide ShutBYOB: End of DaysBYOB: Se7enBYOB: Back to the FutureBYOB: Top Gun (1986)BYOB: GoldenEyeBYOB: The GraduateBYOB: (500) Days of SummerBYOB: AmélieBYOB: Human Traffic BYOB: No Country For Old MenBYOB: SicarioBYOB: Layer CakeBYOB: 2001: A Space OdysseyBYOB: The PrestigeBYOB: MoneyballBYOB: The Oscars 2024 PredictionsBYOB: Dan In Real LifeBYOB: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingBYOB: The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersBYOB: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingBYOB: Lost In TranslationBYOB: HeatBYOB: Kill BillBYOB: Films of 2024BYOB: Best Films of 2023BYOB: Christmas SpecialBYOB: ElfBYOB: Love ActuallyBYOB: Die HardBYOB: The Parent TrapBYOB: Fight ClubBYOB: DriveBYOB: Good Will Hunting BYOB: ScreamBONUS: Killers Of The Flower Moon ReviewBYOB: 28 Days LaterBYOB: It FollowsBYOB: The ShiningBYOB: The BeachBYOB: PsychoBYOB: V for VendettaBYOB: RockyBYOB: Ex MachinaBYOB: Terminator 2 Judgement DayBYOB: Pretty WomanBYOB: Oppenheimer and BarbieBYOB: The GodfatherBYOB: SnatchBYOB: Spider-Man BYOB: Beauty and the BeastBYOB: 8 MileBYOB: Meet the ParentsBYOB: American PsychoBYOB: In BrugesBYOB: Thelma and LouiseBYOB: Forrest GumpBYOB: GladiatorBYOB: The Truman ShowBYOB: Casino RoyaleBYOB: The Silence of the LambsBYOB: Pulp Fiction BYOB: WhiplashBYOB: Mrs. Doubtfire
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November 14, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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Interviewed @jameshamilton.bsky.social about his new show 'Murder for Dummies'. Really nice chat as we dived into his creative process, writing comedy-horror as well as how going indie compares to working for Netflix.

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Crowdfunding a Comedy-Horror Series: James Hamilton Talks Murder for Dummies
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October 11, 2024 at 10:54 AM