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1 You Are Your Longest Relationship: Artist DaQuane Cherry on Psoriasis, Art, and Self-Care 32:12
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DaQuane Cherry was once the kid who wore a hoodie to hide skin flare-ups in school. Now he’s an artist and advocate helping others feel seen. He reflects on his psoriasis journey, the power of small joys, and why loving yourself first isn’t a cliché—it’s essential. Plus, a deep dive into the history of La Roche-Posay’s legendary spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Episode 288 - Jaws (featuring Carlo from The Movie Loot) 2:54:04
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“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian & Megs – as we head out to sea with special guest Carlo from The Movie Loot for our 288th episode, diving deep into Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster breakthrough Jaws (1975). We’re trading crane kicks for chum buckets and mechanical shark mishaps as we discuss: The real-life beef between Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw—method acting, ego clashes, and barbed insults at sea. Spielberg’s first reaction to hearing the now-iconic Jaws theme from John Williams… and why he thought it was a joke. Just how crucial it is to find an actress who can tick all the boxes—especially when it comes to screaming convincingly. The urban legend behind the film’s POV shots—and whether the broken shark really made the film better. Is the actual shark reveal a thrilling payoff… or a rubbery letdown? We break down whether it holds water. We all agreed it’s a film of two halves—but did we agree on which half was better? Would Jaws still work with a female character in one (or more) of the core trio? We explore casting, gender dynamics, and cabin tension. How many big screams should a film have? Is there a magic number—or do we just love that head-in-the-boat moment too much? Does Brody have the worst wife ever for casually revealing his deepest fear to a total stranger at dinner? The key changes from the Peter Benchley novel—and why most of them were for the better (goodbye, mafia subplot). Why Spielberg was convinced he'd never work again after Jaws —and how it nearly swallowed his career whole before making him a legend. And finally, whether Jaws is the Best Film Ever. Catch so much more of Carlo on The Movie Loot on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movie-loot/id1578191119 or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4o5ZvtvZ64XAoxIIxiAj1q Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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1 See It or Skip It? - Superman (2025) 1:16:31
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FIRST 42:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 42:00: Full Spoiler Review It’s another edition of See It or Skip It and this time Ian is joined by Stew from SWO Productions as they leap headfirst into Superman (2025) — James Gunn’s bold reboot of the Man of Steel and the first official flight in the new DC Universe. But can a new Clark Kent make us believe a man can fly again ? Ian and Stew suit up to explore whether this fresh take brings truth, justice, and cinematic clarity—or if it’s just another reboot weighed down by origin story fatigue. Does Superman (2025) soar with the charm and optimism fans have been craving, or does it buckle under the pressure of launching an entire universe? The lads dig into David Corenswet’s debut as the Last Son of Krypton, the tone shift from past incarnations, and whether Gunn balances heroism with humanity. What should a Superman film offer in a post-Snyder world? Are we getting a genuine symbol of hope—or just another cape in a crowd of cinematic spandex? All this and more in this week’s See It or Skip It review of Superman (2025) —and of course, Ian and Stew will let you know if you should SEE IT or SKIP IT. Here so much more of Stew on his website - https://swoproductions.com/ and on his podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stew-world-order/id1559913522 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fLcKIHFrYBwMqhFryFMM6…
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FIRST 1:00:30: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 1:00:30: Full Spoiler Review It’s another edition of See It or Skip It and this time Ian and Liam are trading pit stops for popcorn as they take on F1 (2025) — the high-octane feature debut of Joseph Kosinski’s long-rumoured Formula 1 blockbuster. But with Brad Pitt behind the wheel and a grid full of fictional racers, does F1 actually cross the finish line, or is it just burning fuel for two hours? Ian and Liam are here to rev their engines and break down whether this racing drama earns pole position among sports films or stalls out on the formation lap. Does F1 deliver the speed, spectacle, and spirit of the sport, or does it take a detour into Hollywood clichés, CGI corners and an extended advert for F1, Tommy Hilfiger, Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi? What should an F1 movie really accomplish in its opening lap? Is this a thoughtful love letter to motorsport fans, or a flashy pit stop for casuals with a need for speed? The boys examine whether the fictional Apex GP team is worth rooting for—or if they're just coasting off the Ferrari fumes. All this and more in this week’s See It or Skip It review of F1 (The Movie)—and of course, Ian and Liam let you know if you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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“Wax on, wax off.” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and the triumphant return of Megs (Kev’s still away… last seen jogging up a hill in a grey tracksuit muttering “No mercy”) – as we crane kick our way into our 287th episode, tackling the inspirational, emotional, and occasionally questionable The Karate Kid (1984). We’re trading crystal fortresses for dojo face-offs and dusty training montages as we discuss: Does Daniel LaRusso bring most of his problems onto himself ? We break down whether he’s the underdog—or the instigator. What is the difference between a cute girl and a hot girl? And where does Elizabeth Shue’s Alli fall on the spectrum of '80s love interests? Does Ralph Macchio wear one of the all-time worst Halloween costumes in movie history? (Spoiler: Yes. Yes, he does.) Can you really learn black belt-level karate in just a few weeks? Or did Daniel unlock cheat codes under Mr. Miyagi’s tutelage? Ian goes to war with the score—and one particular song that just doesn’t belong. The film suggests America was batty about soccer in the '80s. Was that true… or just wishful screenwriting? Why the studio was reluctant to cast Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi—and how he proved them all spectacularly wrong. Ian finds a way to shave 10 minutes off the runtime—Miyagi would approve of the efficiency. Why does Daniel’s mother uproot their entire life for a job that seems… deeply underwhelming? Does Daniel deserve Alli in the end—or was she just too good for this drama-prone karate kid? We wax (lyrically) on and off about themes, nostalgia, and tournament ethics. And finally, whether The Karate Kid is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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“You’ll believe a man can fly.” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting duo – Ian & Liam (Megs couldn’t make it—she’s busy spinning the Earth backwards to reclaim her weekend while KevDog’s off searching for crystals in the Arctic... or just stuck in a phone booth with no signal - as we don the cape, slick back the hair, and fly faster than a speeding bullet into our 286th episode, reviewing Richard Donner’s iconic superhero origin story Superman (1978). We’re trading classical guitars and military trenches for red trunks and crystal fortresses as we discuss: We look at how Superman redefined the superhero genre before it was a genre—and why it still matters nearly 50 years later. Why Christopher Reeve may be the most perfectly cast superhero of all time, and how his dual performance still holds up. Ian dives into the film’s structure and why the three-act split (Krypton, Kansas, Metropolis) feels so bold and ambitious. We condemn and then forgive Teen Clark (Jeff East) and do likewise for Brando but without the forgiveness at the end We discuss whether Lex Luthor is a credible villain—or just a walking punchline with a killer property portfolio. Liam marvels at the charm, the score, and the genuine sense of wonder—while struggling not to get emotional about Pa Kent. We ask: does the “reverse time” ending still fly? Or is that where the cape starts to fray? And of course: whether Superman (1978) is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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1 Episode 285 - Heneral Luna (w/ BFF of the BFE: Juleen) 3:32:00
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“Bayan o sarili?” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting duo – Ian & Liam – as we ride into revolution and betrayal in our 285th episode, tackling the powerful, patriotic, and provocative Heneral Luna (2015). We’re later joined by BFF of the BFE Juleen, as we trade chequered flags for sabres and cigar smoke while we discuss: Ian shares a personal story about how his perspective on film shifted dramatically this week—and why Heneral Luna hit harder than expected. We talk about rediscovering old hobbies and how sometimes history—and a great movie—can reignite forgotten passions. We’ve got some big BFE cast news to share—don’t worry, no one got court-martialed. Was Antonio Luna an epic figure… but a deeply unlikeable man? We break down the myth and the man. At what point do patriotism and ego diverge—especially in military leadership? And how much of Luna’s downfall was self-inflicted? Why is this vital and volatile chapter of Filipino history completely absent from most American history books? Juleen joins us with powerful insights from her time living in Southern California and how Heneral Luna resonates against today’s shifting political tides. Our Rodecaster decides to go full rebellion, jumping ship mid-episode—more than once. What’s with all the Jesus imagery? From framing to posture to betrayal, Luna doesn’t hold back. One scene left Ian absolutely gobsmacked—he didn’t see it coming, and we’re still picking our jaws off the floor. Why did troop movements in this film feel like Season 8 of Game of Thrones ? Can we get a map? Are Americans great marksmen… or hilariously awful? And what made standing up in battle a form of actual camouflage ? Whether Heneral Luna is the Best Film Ever—or just the best film you’ve never heard of. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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“The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel.” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting duo – Ian & Liam – as we rev the engines, grip the wheel, and go full throttle into our 284th episode with a look at Ron Howard’s high-octane drama Rush (2013). We’re trading poisoned apples for podium finishes as we dive into one of Formula 1’s greatest real-life rivalries: What is it about films that explore the pursuit of greatness that gets our hearts racing every time? We break down why stories with duelling personalities—like Hunt and Lauda—are so compelling, especially when each sees themselves reflected in the other. What elements of the true story were changed, streamlined, or dialled up to eleven for cinematic effect? Ian and Liam try to figure out which one of them is the reckless playboy and which is the meticulous technician… and it gets uncomfortable quickly. We talk about the power of respect over friendship, the blurred lines between envy and admiration, and why this film might be Ron Howard’s unsung masterpiece. Whether Rush is the Best Film Ever—or just one hell of a ride worth taking. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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“So long… partner.” Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting duo – Ian & Liam – as we stare mortality, memory, and molten doom right in the eye in our 283rd episode, covering Pixar’s emotional rollercoaster Toy Story 3 (2010). We’re trading poisoned apples for daycare drama and incinerator trauma as we ask whether this trilogy-closer really is the perfect goodbye: We are so very thankful for a new piece of kit that limited our downtime this week We talk about why Toy Story 3 might just be the best third act in any trilogy ever. Ian reflects on the passage of time, growing up, and how Pixar weaponised emotion in the final 20 minutes. Liam bravely tries to hold it together during that incinerator scene—and that goodbye with Andy. Is Lotso one of Pixar’s greatest villains and what is it about him that Liam hates so much but Ian loves so much? We talk about daycare as dystopia, Big Baby as horror icon, why Mr. Pricklepants deserved more screen time and who exactly is watching these kids at the daycare? Why does this hit so hard for adults? Is it just about toys—or everything we leave behind? Ian breaks down the film’s narrative structure and how it perfectly mirrors growing up and letting go. Whether Toy Story 3 is the Best Film Ever—or just the most emotionally devastating G-rated film of all time. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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“Happy anniversary, baby.” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting trio – Ian, Liam & Megs (Kev's taking care of some issues in Atlanta) – as we lock and load for our 282nd episode, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Doug Liman’s bullet-riddled marital meltdown Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005). We’re trading treasure maps and Pepsi product placement for high-tech arsenals and awkward couples therapy as we discuss: At what point exactly did Brad Pitt's & Angelina Jolie's respective existing marriages become doomed The world of super spies and just how deep your cover has to be before you forget who you're actually married to. We get a guest review from a parent of a podcaster this week—they've certainly chosen a side Do our respective genders guarantee a same-gender allegiance or is it up for grabs One of us struggles to accept the film’s central conceit (spoiler: it involves assassins, suburbs, and how you manage to create your respective weapons stashes). How this film caused a minor international incident We ask the big question: Was Brad Pitt a character actor trapped in a movie star’s body all along? What’s wrong with the narrative pacing—and why does it feel like the film ran out of bullets before the third act? We dive into the ongoing conversation around gender pay equality, especially when both leads aren't marquee stars. Is this a great film or just a very stylish couples' argument with body count. How much mediocrity can great chemistry overcome Whether Mr. & Mrs. Smith is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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1 See It or Skip It? - Karate Kid: Legends 41:33
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FIRST 23:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 23:00: Full Spoiler Review It’s another Sunday edition of See It or Skip It and this time Ian is flying solo to crane-kick his way through Karate Kid: Legends (2025), the latest legacy sequel to join the dojo of long-dormant franchises getting a fresh coat of wax. But did we really need another Karate Kid movie? Ian’s here to break down whether this spiritual sequel finds balance or just breaks the board. Does Legends honour the conventions we expect from a Karate Kid film—training montages, tournaments, and that moment of quiet wisdom from a mentor—or does it skip straight to a breakneck pace that leaves the heart of the series behind? What should a legacy sequel accomplish in its first outing? Is this film content to lean on nostalgia, or does it earn its place in the Karate Kid canon? Ian explores whether the new characters bring something meaningful to the dojo or if they’re just here to bow respectfully and cash in. All this and more in this week’s See It or Skip It review of Karate Kid: Legends —and of course, Ian lets you know if you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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“Goonies never say die!” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, KevDog & Megs – with a surprise zipline call-in from Georgia – as we hunt for treasure, dodge booby traps, and argue over coastal real estate law in our 281st episode covering the beloved ‘80s adventure The Goonies (1985). We’re trading poisoned apples for pirate maps and Baby Ruth bars as we discuss: Why Ian still can’t remember androgynous character names—and what that means for Andy and the podcast’s collective patience. We get into a surprisingly spirited debate over what foreclosure actually means (and how much Spielberg economics we're willing to accept). What’s the real tragedy behind the film’s stunning set design—and the moment it all went poof . Which young actor accidentally ruined an iconic shot… and whether Spielberg ever truly forgave him. We get honest about Chunk, fat shaming, and how watching it through a 2025 lens left some of us feeling a little queasy. We go over some podcast metrics, because if the Fratellis can chase gold, we can at least check our download stats. Who far outpunches his small role in the cast—and who far outkicked his coverage romantically (we’re actually not looking at Brand). Kev’s brought along some exotic treats (if you’re English), and reactions range from delighted to deflated. Someone (take a guess) tries to do some serious heavy lifting to make the central treasure-hunting plot actually make sense. Ian gives what he thinks is a masterclass in narrative construction and points out where The Goonies missed a few easy wins (even with pirate ships involved). Whether The Goonies is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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“Here’s Johnny!” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting duo – Ian & Liam (with Megs checking in later once she arrives from Florida) – as we snowmobile into the Overlook Hotel for our 280th episode (B-Tech Kev's not here. Doesn't he get that all work and no play make Kev a dull boy?) and crack open Stanley Kubrick’s psychological horror masterpiece The Shining (1980). We’re trading ditching the swim team for haunted hallways and axing our way through one of the most iconic films ever made as we discuss: Liam talks far too much about a film that we're not reviewing today (but what else is new?). We correct a few political misnomers from last week, because facts matter—especially when ghosts are listening. Ian talks about the passing of George Wendt; Liam, not to be outdone, imagines the hypothetical passing of one of his heroes. Megs joins us and delivers a full-on mini-episode as she trials her new sidepod and recounts her real-life triumph over the forces of nature. We debate whether Jack Nicholson is giving a genuinely strong performance… or just letting his charisma do all the heavy lifting. Is there causality in this story—or is it all just vibes? And if there isn’t , shouldn’t that break the movie? Ian reveals who he’s in good company with on this one—and who he most certainly is not . Ian also explains the origin of the iconic “Here’s Johnny!” line to, well… everyone . Ian asks if this movie is trying to cram two different horror movies into one Liam swears this isn't a horror movie and the boys try to come up with a list of what makes a film a horror film Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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1 See It Or Skip It: - Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning 1:03:26
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It’s another edition of See It or Skip It and this time Ian and Liam are tackling Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning (2025) , the explosive (and supposedly final?) chapter in Ethan Hunt’s death-defying saga. Does Tom Cruise still deliver jaw-dropping stunts and spy-thriller spectacle—or is the mission starting to show its age? If it is the end, is this truly a satisfying send-off for the franchise, or are we looking at Fast & Furious –style diminishing returns? Has the series said everything it has to say—or is there still life in the IMF yet? Is the plot compelling, or just another excuse to jump off a mountain with a briefcase? Do the emotional stakes hit as hard as the explosions? And most importantly—how many masks is too many masks? Ian and Liam break down the set pieces, the pacing, the performances, and whether Final Reckoning delivers on nearly 30 years of buildup—or if it’s time for Ethan Hunt to finally accept that some missions really are impossible. All that and more in this week’s See It or Skip It —and then they tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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1 Episode 279 - Ordinary People (w/ BFF of the BFE: Ariannah Who Loves BFE the Most™) 4:23:08
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“Give her the goddamn [microphone], Conrad!” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian & Liam (Megs and B-Tech Kev have headed off to Houston) – as we dive deep into the murky waters of grief, guilt, and WASP repression for our 289th episode, covering Robert Redford’s directorial debut Ordinary People (1980). We’re joined by BFF of the BFE: Ariannah (Who Loves BFE the Most™), as we trade poisoned apples for therapy sessions and take a long, quiet look at the cracks beneath the perfect family portrait as we discuss: How Ordinary People took the 1980 Oscars by storm Does the film’s quiet intensity still hit home—or has its reserved style become a relic of another era? Is Conrad a deeply sympathetic protagonist—or a mirror too uncomfortable to look into? How Ordinary People explores mental health, emotional repression, and the cold war between appearance and authenticity. Would the film still work today or have we successfully de-stigmatized mental health, trauma, and therapy? Which character we most relate to – and does that change Where Mary Tyler Moore lands in the pantheon of dramatic performances. And what’s someone's major gripe with her character’s arc? Speaking of gripes—can we talk about that family photo scene? We’ve got questions about golf sweaters, family breakfast tension, and how much pain can hide behind tickets to Michigan State We get personal about how Ordinary People affected us—and whether we saw ourselves in any of its emotional breakdowns. We talk quiet power, redemptive silence, and the importance of just… being there for someone. Whether Ordinary People is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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“On the BFE, nobody touches you. We're always behind this metal and glass.” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam & Megs (Kev’s stuck in traffic... literally) – as we collide head-on with our 270th episode, diving into the Oscar-winning ensemble drama Crash (2004). We’re trading poisoned apples for tangled fender benders and uncomfortable conversations as we discuss: How Crash sparked intense debate in 2004 and controversially drove off with Best Picture. Does the film still resonate 20 years later—or has its commentary aged as awkwardly as some of its dialogue? Is Crash a powerful mirror to society… or a heavy-handed lecture? How Crash explores race, prejudice, guilt, and the unseen connections that bind us. Which character’s arc hit us hardest – and which character has multiple members of the BFE auditioning for the role? Is Crash misunderstood genius—or awards bait that tricked us all? Where the film sits among Best Picture winners. And what’s our biggest gripe with its storytelling choices? Which characters does the film tell us to forgive - and do we? Speaking of gripes—do any of these characters actually change? We get personal about when we first saw Crash , and how our take on the film has evolved over time (or crashed and burned). We talk intense performances, sweeping coincidences, and how this film could only have been made at this exact time Whether Crash is the Best Film Ever. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE .…
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1 Episode 277 - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 4:05:43
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“You were the chosen one!” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam & Megs (Kev's off-planet this week, likely negotiating with the Trade Federation) – as we ignite our lightsabers, spin into some space politics, and plunge into the dark side for our 270th episode covering Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). We’re trading poisoned apples for Order 66 and flying headfirst into the fall of Anakin Skywalker as we discuss: Whether Revenge of the Sith sticks the landing for the prequel trilogy—or crashes harder than General Grievous’ escape pod. Does the film finally deliver the emotional payoff the prequels promised? Is Anakin’s fall convincing… or did he turn to the dark side over some bad dreams? Why does the reason for Anakin's turn seem inconsistent in this one Are Restie award winners, Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman any better this go around or is a back-to-back a likely result? We talk about our philosophical stances and what happens when 2 of them crash into each other? Which Jedi we’d most likely be – and who’s clearly the Palpatine of the group Is this film secretly the best prequel—or just the least clunky one? Where does the Anakin/Obi Wan light saber fight fall in the history of duels in Star Wars? Speaking of gripes – was Padmé done dirty by giving her nothing to do? Does George Lucas understand love? We ask how Order 66 compares to another major franchise's big emotional disaster Whether Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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1 See It or Skip It? - Thunderbolts* 1:07:29
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FIRST 36:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 36:00: Full Spoiler Review It’s another Sunday edition of See It or Skip It and this time Ian is joined by BFF of the BFE to tackle the Marvel anti-hero team-up Phase Five film Thunderbolts* (2025), Marvel’s messiest group project yet. Does Jake Schreier bring something fresh to a story about second chances and dangerous alliances—or is it all attitude with no real heart? Does the film's central theme and newest character go to a brave place for Marvel in discussing some very real places in the very silly comic book world or is it in danger of glorifying a self-destroying pattern of behaviour. Was Bucky actually beneficial in this story or was he just some MCU star power to give the group legitimacy. Could the film have worked if we'd made Bucky the main character? Where does Thunderbolts* fit among Marvel's post-snap catalogue? Ian & James tackle all these questions and more in this week’s See It or Skip It review of Thunderbolts* —and then they tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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1 Episode 276 - Babylon (featuring BFF of the BFE: James DeGuzman) 4:40:08
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“Make a mark... and then fade away.” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Megs & Liam (B-Tech Kev had to see a man about an elephant) – as we trade our spy gear for trumpets, film reels, and copious amounts of debauchery for our 275th episode covering Babylon (2022). We’re swapping Chimera viruses for jazz-fueled chaos and slow-motion gunfights for full-blown cinematic mayhem as we discuss: How Babylon might be the most Damien Chazelle movie that ever Damien Chazelle’d. Does this film capture the magic and madness of early Hollywood—or is it just chaotic noise? Is Manny Torres a true dreamer… or just a wide-eyed bystander to Hollywood’s self-destruction... or is he a corrupted soul that we overlook? Apparently there's a rule about taking Class-A drugs with company (well, in Act I anyways) How large is the demand for sweeping, three-hour epics about the birth of movies? Which Babylon character we’d most likely be—and who’s definitely channeling peak "trainwreck energy" Is this an underappreciated masterpiece—or an overindulgent fever dream of excess? Is Babylon a love letter to cinema or a cautionary tale wrapped in champagne and elephant dung? We’ve got questions about giant parties, sudden snake fights, drug-fueled breakdowns, and how much elephant content is too much . At what point is the film in on the joke it's making and at what point does that film become the joke? We're joined by BFF of the BFE: James DeGuzman who tells us why this film is so much more than the punchline film critics have mmade it out to be Whether Babylon is the Best Film Ever.…
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1 Reel Roundtable #47 - PIxar Animation Studios 1:37:21
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Another bonus episode as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ian, Liam, Megan, and KevDog and revisit the filmography of Pixar Animation Studios. Comments, banter, and an appreciation of crying as adults can be found as we discuss: The seal of quality that Pixar Animation used to stand for and why has that depreciated over time How much of a marvel was Toy Story and why can't they let it go Did the success of Pixar result in the death of traditional hand-drawn animation? Are Pixar films meant for adult audiences over child audiences? We present the audience and BFE Top 10 lists for the best Pixar films ever ever If you have any ideas about future actors/actresses or topics for future roundtables, we’d love to hear from you. Hit us up at @BestFilmEverPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.…
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FIRST 31:30: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 31:30: Full Spoiler Review It’s another Sunday edition of See It or Skip It and this time Ian is taking on Sinners (2025) , Ryan Coogler’s dark new thriller starring Michael B. Jordan. Was this a smart reinvention of classic genre tropes or just another stylish slow-burn? Does Coogler bring something deeper to a story about survival and temptation—or is it all atmosphere without enough bite? Is Michael B. Jordan believable as a pair of men wrestling with his their legacies and reinventing themselves? You can see the material it draws from. Does Sinners do something new with it though or is it just a retread of places we've already been? Does Sinners lean too much into moody tension, or does it actually deliver emotional payoff? Is Sinners a future genre classic—or just an ambitious but uneven swing? Finally, does the movie stick the landing or does it just kind of suck? Ian tackles all these questions and more in this week's See It or Skip It review of Sinners —and then tells you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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“This message will self-destruct in five seconds…” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Megs & Liam (B-Tech Kev said something about needing to catch a flight to Atlanta) – as we don our sunglasses, rev up the motorcycles, and flip our hair in the wind for our 275th episode covering Mission: Impossible 2 (2000). We’re trading thermal vision for Chimera viruses and slow-motion stunts as we discuss: How Mission: Impossible 2 became the most John Woo movie that ever John Woo’d. Does this sequel hold up as a stylish thrill ride—or is it just all style, no substance? Is Ethan Hunt a superspy… or just a shampoo commercial with explosives? What exactly does an audience want to see out of a Mission: Impossible film exactly Which member of Ethan’s crew we’d most likely be – and who’s clearly channeling peak Dougray Scott vibes. Is this the weakest link in the franchise—or an underappreciated relic of early-2000s action excess? Is Ethan Hunt a character or just an avatar for Tom Cruise to do James Bondesque films Speaking of gripes—what exactly was Ambrose’s plan again? We've got questions about masks, voice strips, motorcycles, and why no one seems fazed by endless slo-mo doves. We talk flamenco espionage, face-swapping twists, and the importance of always removing your sunglasses dramatically. Just how many actors were only in this film for the paycheck? Was Thandiwe Newton bad in this or is she just poorly written for and poorly directed? Is this the lustiest film in the Franchise? Whether Mission: Impossible 2 is the Best Film Ever.…
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1 See It or Skip It? - WrestleMania 41: Night Two 59:48
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You know we love our wrestling here at the BFE (well… some of us do). Join Ian as we once again break the BFE format—this time to take a deep dive into WrestleMania 41 (Night Two). We’re asking the big questions: how long can you keep someone a heel when the crowd is clearly with them? Was Bayley hard done by? Did WWE finally get held to account tonight after tempting fate for 20 years? Can you assign Travis Scott as a proxy for The Rock? What happens if the audience don't know your pop culture references or personalities? Is the Main Event the right time for a live read for a sponsor? Did AJ Styles just give Logan Paul his worst WrestleMania match ever? And is there a ceiling on what you can do with Drew McIntyre? Plus, what wrestling pet peeves does Ian disclose tonight? We’ll tackle all of that and more from WrestleMania 41 (Night Two)—and of course, we’ll tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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1 See It or Skip It? - WrestleMania 41: Night One 1:06:05
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You know we love our wrestling here at the BFE (well… some of us do). Join Ian as we once again break the BFE format—this time to take a deep dive into WrestleMania 41 (Night One). We’re asking the big questions: what do you do when a wrestler really isn't making progress, is there a babyface team worth cheering for on Raw, without strong babyfaces how do you make believeable heels? Should WWE stop mentioning Big E if there's no chance of him being active in any capacity, is Tiffany Stratton ready for her spot? Was Charlotte Flair trying to sabotage her own match? Will Chad Gable ever get a match now that newcomers Rey Fenix and El Grande Americano have made their WrestleMania debuts and what did Paul Heyman do in the Main Event? We’ll tackle all of that and more from WrestleMania 41 (Night One)—and of course, we’ll tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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1 See It or Skip It? - The Last Showgirl 38:55
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FIRST 19:30: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 19:30: Full Spoiler Review Give em' the old Razzle Dazzle, Razzle Dazzle 'em. This week, we dive into The Last Showgirl (2024) —a poignant and surprisingly intimate drama that shines a spotlight on the final curtain call of a forgotten performer. Starring Pamela Anderson in a career-redefining role, the film follows a seasoned Las Vegas showgirl grappling with what comes after the music fades and the makeup comes off. We’ll examine the storytelling—Does The Last Showgirl speak to something deeper than a typical showbiz redemption arc? How does Pamela Anderson anchor the film with surprising depth, vulnerability, and quiet power? And perhaps most importantly: how does it explore the things we tell ourselves to keep going—the inner monologues we cling to when chasing the happy endings we think we deserve? We’ll also break down the film’s tone and presentation—Is it a loving tribute to old-school showbiz, or a eulogy for what was left behind? Do the glimmers of glamour still matter when they’re tinged with loneliness and longing? And is this a film that requires nostalgia for the past—or is it more about the universal fear of being forgotten? Finally, could this film have been made with anyone else in the lead role or is the whole film a reflexive meta-narrative on the lead actress herself? We’ll tackle all these questions as we dissect the film and tell you if we think you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!…
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You know we love our wrestling here at the BFE (well some of us...). Join Ian from Best Film Ever and Stew from The Stew World Order podcast as we break the BFE format by looking ahead to WrestleMania 41 which Stew will watch from Reliant Stadium in Las Vegas and Ian will watch from his couch at a horrendous time difference. We discuss whether the build has been good this year? Did that car crash of a segment help or hurt the Flair/Stratton feud? Why do so many of the booking decisions feel so predictable (and is that a bad thing?) We'll preview each match on the card as well as try to find space for Randy Orton among the festivities as we discuss how to build a character, how to build a feud, and where WWE goes after the big weekend. Catch more of Stew on his own podcast: Stew World Order at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stew-world-order/id1559913522 You can also catch him at his website where he writes about all sorts of fun things: https://swoproductions.com/…
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“If it bleeds, we can kill it.” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Liam (Megs & B-Tech Kev said something about climbing trees) – as we strap on our gear, light our cigars, and head deep into the Central American rainforest for our 274th episode, tackling the musclebound mayhem of Predator (1987). We’re trading reservations at Dorcia for thermal vision and going toe-to-toe with one of cinema’s deadliest hunters as we discuss: How Predator blurred the lines between action, horror, and sci-fi to create something original. Does the film still pack a punch nearly 40 years later—or is it just macho nostalgia on steroids? How manly are the manly men in this film both on and off the set? Which team member we’d most likely be – and who’s 100% Billy with that intense stare. Is Predator secretly a slasher film in disguise? And does that make the Predator the villain ... or the star? What’s Liam's main gripe about the Predator's rules of engagement? Why was this film so insistent on telling rather than showing We've got questions mud camouflage, heat vision, and respecting the preparation montage We get personal about Arnold’s peak era, and childhood memories of watching this way too young. Whether Predator is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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“Do you like Huey Lewis and the News?” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian & Liam (B-Tech Kev & Megs had to return some videocassettes) – as we slick back our hair, slip on the raincoats, and axe our way into our 273rd episode with a deep dive into American Psycho (2000). We’re trading poisoned apples for reservations at Dorsia (try the Sea Urchin Ceviche) as we discuss: How American Psycho satirized toxic masculinity, consumer culture, and Wall Street excess with a killer smile. Does Patrick Bateman still hold up as a character—or has society caught up with his brand of narcissistic nihilism? Is the film’s horror in the violence… or in the soulless perfection? How American Psycho explores identity, superficiality, and the slippery slope of sanity. Which character we’d most likely be cast as – and who’s definitely the Paul Allen of the group. Is American Psycho misunderstood because of its violence, or revered because of how it frames it? This film gives us a chance to talk about two concepts we touched on last week: unreliable narrators and what exactly makes a character a protagonist Speaking of complaints—what about the other men in Bateman’s world? Are they any better? We've got questions about how soundproof the apartments by the park are that they don't hear chainsaws in hallways We talk about whether all traditional masculinity is essentially toxic and Liam discusses his need for closure Last week one of us made a prediction about the other's likely verdict on the film. Did they pull it off? Whether American Psycho is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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1 Episode 272 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 3:17:41
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“Mirror, mirror on the wall...” Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Megs & B-Tech Kev (Liam got lost singing with woodland creatures) – as we take a bite out of Disney’s first-ever animated feature in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). We’re trading in baseball gloves for poisoned apples and diving into our 270th episode as we discuss: How Walt Disney changed cinema forever with this groundbreaking fairy tale. Does Snow White still hold up nearly a century later? Was the magic charming or a little too saccharine for modern tastes? How Snow White taps into themes of innocence, envy, and female agency (or lack thereof). Which dwarf we’d most likely be cast as – and who’s clearly Grumpy in real life. Is this film overrated just because it was “first”? How the Evil Queen ranks among the all-time Disney villains. What was our main complaint with her? Speaking of complaints, what about the Prince – does he even do anything? We've got more questions about sentient animals, and consent. We get personal about childhood memories and Disney nostalgia. We talk about magical mirrors, glass coffins, and the importance of whistling while you work. Whether Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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/ .…
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1 Episode 271 - Million Dollar Baby (w/ BFF of the BFE: Shai Bergerfroind) 3:22:17
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"Mo cuishle." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Liam (B-Tech Kev & Megs are off hitting the heavy bag) – as we're heading to The Hit Pit to step into the ring for a tale of grit, heartbreak, and emotional uppercuts in Million Dollar Baby (2004). Your prizefighting pair, Ian and Liam are joined by our own special trainer, BFF of the BFE: Shai Bergerfroind to teach us the ropes of this Clint Eastwood critical darling. We’re trading in our cornfields for boxing gloves and diving into our 271st episode as we discuss: How Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman all deliver Oscar-worthy punches. Can this movie still pack a punch if you're not a boxing fan? Is this a sports movie or another relationship movie using sports as a backdrop? Was the emotional KO in the final act earned or below the belt? How Million Dollar Baby jabs at themes of ambition, identity, and the cost of chasing glory. What is the price of excellence? What is the cost of guilt? How crucial is the final bell – does the ending seal the legacy? Did Maggie Fitzgerald get robbed by fate? What about Frankie’s corner man heartbreak? Who does Shai think had a vendetta against Clint Eastwood? Who do they think Shai may have as a 2nd persona? Is there a certain type of viewer that just can't deal with the unexpected ending Whether Million Dollar Baby is the undisputed Best Film Ever.…
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1 See It or Skip It? - Disney' Snow White (2025) 33:27
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FIRST 18:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 18:00: Full Spoiler Review This week, we step into the world of fairy tales as we take a closer look at Disney’s Snow White (2025) —a bold reimagining of the classic animated film that started it all. Starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, this live-action adaptation promises to blend timeless magic with modern sensibilities and updated messaging for a new generation. Join Ian (solo) as he questions the internal logic and soundtrack order of the film, dissects Rachel Zeigler's commentary about the film and if she's done critical damage to her own film as she was cast in a story she seems to dislike so much. Finally, Ian brings up his own princess problem and asks if Disney remakes can survive this? We’ll tackle all these questions as we dissect the film and tell you if we think you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!…
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(Deep Dive begins at 46:00) "If you build it, they will come." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam & B-Tech Kev (Megs got lost walking through the cornfield) – as we step into the world of baseball, nostalgia, and ghostly whispers in Field of Dreams (1989) . We’re trading in our hazmat suits for baseball gloves and diving into our 270th episode as we discuss: How Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, and Ray Liotta bring heart to this sentimental classic. Does this movie work if you're not a baseball fan? Was the mystical element beautifully executed or just overly sentimental? Which actor wasn't actually into baseball How Field of Dreams taps into themes of regret, reconciliation, and belief. Which actor was referred to as 'Richard Dreyfuss from wish.com Is this film overrated just because it's men talking about feelings? How is James Earl Jones at the heart of two of the most Mandela Effected quotes of all time? Did Shoeless Joe Jackson deserve better? What about Moonlight Graham? We've got more ghost physics to talk about We get really personal about our own dreams We talk about magical cornfields, cryptic voices, and the importance of playing catch. Whether Field of Dreams is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ .…
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1 See It or Skip It? - Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy 1:21:20
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FIRST 40:20: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 40:20: Full Spoiler Review We do musical theatre together . This week we dive into the world of rom-coms this week, and take a closer look at Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy , the latest chapter in the iconic, heartwarming saga of everyone's favorite single woman, now 50-something and navigating life, love, and motherhood. Starring Renée Zellweger this film promises to explore the joys and challenges of middle-aged romance with all the humor and vulnerability we've come to expect from the Bridget Jones series. Join Ian and Liam as we step into Bridget's world again to see if the film delivers the nostalgic charm we’ve missed or if it falters in its attempt to explore the realities of aging, dating, and starting over. Can this film still capture the essence of what made the series so beloved, or does it try too hard to stay relevant in a modern world? We'll examine the storytelling—Does the film successfully blend the humor and emotional depth of Bridget’s character with the complexity of her new life? Is it a satisfying conclusion to her journey or just another chapter that tries to recapture the past? Does Bridget's storyline still resonate with audiences after all this time, and how has her character evolved? We’ll also break down the film’s tone and style—Does the film manage to balance its emotional beats with the signature quirkiness of the franchise, or does it lean too heavily into sentimentality? Does it still feel fresh, or does it rely too much on nostalgia? Do you have to have seen the other films in the series? Do you have to have grown up with the films in real time? Finally, we'll debate whether Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy strikes the right balance between the lighthearted and the heartfelt. Does it deliver a satisfying and meaningful update to Bridget’s story, or does it feel like an unnecessary revisit that doesn’t add much to the series? We’ll tackle all these questions as we dissect the film and tell you if we think you should SEE IT or SKIP IT !…
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1 Episode 269 - Outbreak (and Five Year BFE Anniversary Musings) 3:38:40
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(Deep Dive begins at 56:15) "That monkey’s infected, Sam!" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Liam (B-Tech Kev & Megs are in quarantine) – as we head to the world of deadly diseases, military cover-ups, and Dustin Hoffman yelling at Morgan Freeman in Outbreak (1995) . We’re trading in our tiny law office for a hazmat suit and diving into our 269th episode as we discuss: How Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, and Morgan Freeman bring gravity to this viral thriller. Kevin Spacey might be a substandard person but he's an exceptional actor Did this film need a love story? Was Donald Sutherland the perfect villain, or just chewing the scenery? Which actor surprisingly didn’t capture the essence of the part for one of us. How realistic is Outbreak , and does it hit differently after recent real-world events? How this movie has the ultimate magic do-hickey How important is the final scene in a film? Did Kevin Spacey’s character deserve better? What about the monkey? We talk about containment protocols, rogue helicopters, and the ethics of bombing a small town. Just how easy is it to steal a military helicopter? Why does it take 3.5 hours to fly to a target to drop a bomb? Whether Outbreak is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ .…
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1 Reel Roundtable #46 - The Resties (2024) 2:29:19
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Happy New Year! (it still counts, right?) Another bonus episode for your listening enjoyment as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion. Ian, Liam, Megan, and B-Tech Kev look back on the films they've reviewed in 2024 (with a mail-in ballot from Georgia) and have some awards to hand out in the form of The Resties. Comments, banter, and flat out arguments can be found as we debate the worst that we saw in 2024 (A full list of award categories and eligible films are located at the bottom of these notes) This year we're thrilled to have ballots from nine of our patrons (Shai, Foot, James DG, Hermes Auslander, Cheesy, Dirk, Ariannah, Norfolk Domus, and Richard) to help determine the winners and a couple of them cast some live tie-breaking votes. The Awards: Worst Screenplay Worst Special Effects Worst Score Worst Song Worst Musical Worst Costume Design Worst Art Direction Worst Villain Least Funny Movie (That was supposed to be funny) Worst Plothole Worst Cinematography Worst Duo Most Unlikeable (for a character we’re supposed to like) Worst Child Worst Context Corner Worst First Watch Worst Fall From Grace Most Unnecessarily Sexualised Moment Worst Aged Moment Most Overhyped Second Opinion (Down) Biggest BFE Blunder Worst Supporting Actor Worst Supporting Actress Biggest Therapy Session Worst Actor Worst Actress Worst Film Eligible Films: (500) Days of Summer 3:10 to Yuma A Bronx Tale A Patch of Blue Amadeus American Beauty Austin Powers in Goldmember Beyond the Mat Beverly Hills Cop Boyhood Chef Clerks Crazy Stupid Love Dave Dead Poets Society Dumb and Dumber Galaxy Quest Ghostbusters Gone Girl Gremlins Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban Her In the Heights Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade Interstellar Kramer v Kramer Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Logan LOTR: The Return of the King Mad Max Moana Mrs. Doubtfire Mystic River Nightcrawler Patch Adams Pulp Fiction Say Anything She’s All That Shrek 2 Spider-Man 2 Star Trek Star Wars: Attack of the Clones The Fifth Element The Help The Lego Movie The Lion King The Santa Clause The Shawshank Redemption The Sixth Sense Trees of Peace Up When Harry Met Sally…
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(Deep Dive beings at 16:55) "They're called boobs, Ed." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Megs (B-Tech Kev & Liam are off investigating contaminated water) – as we head to the world of legal battles, corporate corruption, and powerhouse performances in Erin Brockovich (2000) . We’re trading in our Edinburgh flat for a tiny law office and diving into our 268th episode as we discuss: How Julia Roberts delivers a career-defining performance. The film’s balance of drama, humor, and real-world impact. Was Albert Finney the perfect counterbalance to Erin’s fiery personality? Which actor really didn't capture the essence of the part for one of us How accurate is the film’s portrayal of the real-life case? Would this movie work as well if it weren’t based on a true story? Does Erin Brockovich deserve to be correct every step of the way? Did George deserve better? What about the real life Jorge? We talk about love languages, princesses, and saying goodbye to a friend Whether Erin Brockovich is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ .…
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1 Episode 267 - Cinderella Man (w/ BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander) 3:51:42
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(Deep Dive begins at 43:35) "Every underdog has his day." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and BFF of the BFE from The Scuttlebutt Podcast (Megs, B-Tech Kev & Liam are off training for their next big fight) – as we step into the ring for grit, determination, and Depression-era boxing in Cinderella Man (2005). We’re swapping a grimy Edinburgh flat for Madison Square Garden and diving into our 267th episode as we discuss: How Russell Crowe delivers a knockout performance as James J. Braddock. Renée Zellweger’s role as the supportive yet strong Mae Braddock – does she get enough credit? Does Paul Giamatti steal the show as the passionate manager, Joe Gould? The realism of the boxing sequences – do they hold up in 2024? Is it fair to call this film a boxing film or is it something else? Who is the biggest villain of the movie: the Great Depression, Promoter James Johnston, Max Baer, or the system keeping Braddock down? Could this be Ron Howard’s most underrated film? We talk about hockey's Four Nations tournament and why sports make the best narratives. Whether Cinderella Man is the Best Film Ever. Catch so much more of Hermes Auslander on The Scuttlebutt Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-podcast/id1503504933 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/2n9CNB9X6QXnmvn78HBEoJ?si=1bf26c4a13cd4234 (Spotify) Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ .…
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1 See It or Skip It? - The Brutalist (w/ BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander) 1:20:45
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FIRST 37:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 37:00: Full Spoiler Review Another Oscar week See It or Skip It has us exploring this year's Best Picture field a little deeper by diving into the striking The Brutalist (2024) , now playing in select theaters. Directed by Brady Corbet and starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce, this sweeping historical drama promises to blend grand ambition with intimate storytelling. Join Ian and Hermes as we step into the austere world of The Brutalist to see if it delivers a compelling, thought-provoking portrait of art and survival or if it buckles under the weight of its own vision. Does it bring a fresh perspective to historical dramas while exploring deeper themes, or does it rely too heavily on its style without enough structural integrity? We’ll examine the film’s storytelling—What larger themes and ideologies does it lean into? Is it a deeply personal immigrant story, a meditation on artistic resilience, or something else entirely? How does Adrien Brody’s performance anchor the film, and does he bring the emotional depth needed for such a role? And how does Felicity Jones complement or contrast him? We’ll also break down the film’s visual and atmospheric elements. Did the stark cinematography and production design elevate the film’s themes, or did they overshadow its emotional core? Finally, we’ll debate whether The Brutalist achieves its ambitious goals. Does it leave a lasting impact as a modern cinematic statement, or does it feel too detached for its own good? Yes, it's clever but is it fair to ask a film to 'get' a movie on such an abstract level? 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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1 See It or Skip It? - The Substance (w/ BFF of the BFE: 'The Shy Guy' Shai Bergerfroind) 1:12:37
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FIRST 33:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 33:00: Full Spoiler Review This week's See It or Skip It has us exploring this year's Oscar field a little deeper by diving into the mind-bending The Substance (2024) , now playing on MUBI (in the US/UK). Directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid, this psychological body horror promises to push boundaries and challenge audiences with its bold, unsettling vision. Join Ian and Shai as we step into the eerie world of The Substance to see if it delivers a chilling, thought-provoking experience or if it crumbles under the weight of its ambition. Does it bring a fresh perspective to horror while exploring deeper themes, or does it lean too heavily on shock value without enough... substance? We’ll examine the film’s storytelling—What larger themes and ideologies does this lean into or is it just a straight up horror film? How does Demi Moore’s performance anchor the film, and does she reinvent herself in this daring role? And how does Margaret Qualley complement or contrast her, adding to the film’s psychological intensity? And do you know whose kid she is? Ian couldn't believe it. We’ll also break down the film’s striking visuals and grotesque horror elements. Did the film’s themes of identity and transformation resonate, or did they get lost in the chaos? And how does the film’s score heighten the unsettling atmosphere? And how was this film snubbed in the cinematography category? Shai couldn't believe it. Finally, we’ll debate whether The Substance can overcome some questions in its own internal logic. Does it deliver a profound, lasting impact, or does it leave you more confused than captivated? 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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1 Episode 266 - Shallow Grave (w/ KevDog from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die) 2:47:25
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(Deep Dive begins at 44:45) "Some friendships are worth killing for." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Official KevDog from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die (Megs, B-Tech Kev & Liam are off trying to dispose of a suitcase full of cash) – as we head to the world of twisted morality, paranoia, and early Danny Boyle brilliance in Shallow Grave (1994) . We’re swapping the peaceful Amish countryside for a grimy Edinburgh flat and diving into our 266th episode as we discuss: How Ewan McGregor, Kerry Fox, and Christopher Eccleston create one of the most dysfunctional trios in cinema. Are any of them likeable? Danny Boyle’s energetic directing style and how it shaped his career. Would we call ourselves hard boyled or medium boyled The film’s dark humor – does it still land in 2024? Is Kerry Fox doomed to be the answer to an obscure trivia question Who is the biggest villain of the movie: greed, paranoia, or one of the three roommates? Would you ever trust your roommates with this much money? We talk about The Kansas City Chiefs getting destroyed in the SuperBowl and discuss the price of eggs Whether Shallow Grave is the Best Film Ever. Check out more of Kevin on The Podcast That Wouldn't Die at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-that-wouldnt-die/id1477564319 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/4PRyIb1RwESq7YvAfnJMiX (Spotify) Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ .…
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1 See it or Skip It? - Captain America: Brave New World (w/ BFF of the BFE: James De Guzman) 1:02:22
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FIRST 35:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 35:00: Full Spoiler Review This week's See It or Skip It has us diving into the highly anticipated Captain America: Brave New World (2025) , now playing in theaters. Directed by Julius Onah and starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford, this latest entry in the MCU marks a new chapter for the Star-Spangled Avenger. Join Ian and James as we step into a post- Endgame world to see if Brave New World soars as a worthy successor to the Captain America legacy or if it stumbles under the weight of expectation. Does it honour Steve Rogers' past while firmly establishing Sam Wilson as his own Cap, or does it play it too safe without enough bold ambition? We’ll examine the film’s storytelling—Does it justify its place in the MCU after so much time since Falcon and the Winter Soldier ? How does Anthony Mackie fare in his first solo Captain America outing, and does he bring the same leadership and presence as Chris Evans once did? And how does Harrison Ford’s debut as Thunderbolt Ross shake up the Marvel landscape? We’ll also break down the action and spectacle—Are the fight sequences and choreography on par with the intense, grounded combat of The Winter Soldier ? Does Julius Onah bring a fresh visual style to the franchise? Did Marvel choose the right villain to challenge Sam Wilson’s Cap? Finally, we’ll debate whether Brave New World stands strong as a new era for the character or if it struggles to break free from Steve Rogers’ shadow. Does the film move the MCU forward in an exciting way, or is it another formulaic installment? 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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1 Episode 265 - Witness (w/ Hermes Auslander) 3:24:59
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(Deep Dive begins at 33:05) "Some podcasts are proud and not plain" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Hermes Auslander (Megs, B-Tech Kev & Liam are off learning Pennsylvania Dutch) – as we head to the world of Amish country, undercover cops, and barn-raising in Witness (1985). We’re trading in our Smart Tech polo shirts for traditional Amish garb and diving into our 265th episode as we discuss: How Harrison Ford’s performance showcases his range beyond Han Solo and Indiana Jones. The film’s blend of crime thriller and romance – does it work? In what ways was Harrison Ford the perfect actor for this role Which one of us REALLY hated the 3rd act Which actor was REALLY hated by one of us in this film Was this movie ahead of its time, or does it feel dated in 2024? Is John Book fair to Rachel in this film? Is Rachel fair to John Book? Is John Book a great protector or just dragging danger into the Amish community? Why didn't 20th Century Fox want to make this film Hermes and Felix continue their blood feud Whether Witness is the Best Film Ever. Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ .…
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1 WWE Royal Rumble (2025) - Review & Reflections 3:44:36
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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 counting down to chaos at WWE Royal Rumble 2025 from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss whether the Rumble matches delivered on surprises and storytelling—or if they were just a numbers game. Did WWE make the right call in crowning their Rumble winners? How did the championship matches shake up the road to WrestleMania? We also debate the physics of a luchador dodging an elimination, whether there's a limit on deferred gratification and the Greatest Royal Rumble's hybrid identity as both canon and non-canon. We'll answer all these questions and hand out post-event superlatives celebrating the night's best (and worst). Catch more of Stew on his own podcast: Stew World Order at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stew-world-order/id1559913522 You can also catch him at his website where he writes about all sorts of fun things: https://swoproductions.com/…
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1 Episode 264 - The 40 Year-Old Virgin 3:28:10
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(Deep Dive begins at 27:45) "You know how I know you're a BFE fan?" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and B-Tech Kev (Megs & Liam are off improving their chest-waxing techniques) – as we head to the world of awkward firsts, questionable dating advice, and a whole lot of Kelly Clarkson-ing in The 40-Year-Old Virgin . We’re putting on our most fashionable Smart Tech polo shirts and diving into our 264th episode as we discuss: How Steve Carell’s breakout performance perfectly balances cringe and charm. The all-star supporting cast and how they elevate the comedy. The film's surprisingly heartfelt take on relationships. Does the waxing scene still hold up as one of the greatest physical comedy moments? Was this movie ahead of its time, or does it show its age in 2024? Should Andy have told Trish about his almost cheating with Beth or were they on a break? Is Trish a fair and understanding partner? How much of this movie was improvised, and does it work? Whether The 40-Year-Old Virgin is the Best Film Ever. Check out our partnership with Magic Mind at www.magicmind.com/bfeJAN . Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ .…
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This month, we’re stepping into the squared circle to break down the very first Royal Rumble match, which aired on January 24, 1988, on the USA Network. While it wasn’t a pay-per-view event just yet, this historic match laid the foundation for one of WWE’s most beloved annual traditions. Join Ian and Stew as we revisit the 20-man battle royal that changed wrestling history. Does the original Rumble still hold up today, or does it feel like a rough draft of the chaos to come? Was it a revolutionary concept right out of the gate, or did WWE take a few years to truly perfect the formula? We’ll examine the match’s key storytelling choices—Did the right man win? How did the pacing and eliminations compare to future Rumbles? Was this truly the best way to showcase future main eventers, or was it just a fun TV special with little long-term impact? Also, our big burning questions this month: Was Jake Roberts super-over or was it the DDT that was super-over? Does Bret Hart work as a heel? Why would they put Bret in the first ironman slot as a heel. Also, why book him as a heel in Canada? We’ll also take a closer look at the match structure and in-ring action—Did the 20-man format feel too small? How did the action flow without entrance music and countdown clocks? Were there standout performances, or was this more about the novelty than match quality? And did WWE miss an opportunity by not putting this on pay-per-view? Finally, we’ll debate whether this first-ever Rumble is a must-watch piece of wrestling history or if it’s more of a curiosity for hardcore fans. Was it a game-changer at the time, or just another battle royal with a fancy name? Catch more of Stew on his own podcast: Stew World Order at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stew-world-order/id1559913522 You can also catch him at his website where he writes about all sorts of fun things: https://swoproductions.com/…
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1 Reel Roundtable #45 - The Besties (2024) 2:02:37
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Happy New Year! Another bonus episode for your listening enjoyment as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion. Ian, Liam, Megan, and B-Tech Kev look back on the films they've reviewed in 2024 (with a mail-in ballot from Georgia) and have some awards to hand out in the form of The Besties. Comments, banter, and flat out arguments can be found as we debate the best that we saw in 2024 (A full list of award categories and eligible films are located at the bottom of these notes) This year we're thrilled to have ballots from ten of our patrons (Hermes Auslander, Richard, Aashrey, Timmy Tim Tim, Ariannah who loves BFE the most, James De Guzman, Andy Dickson, Johnny H's Right Boot, Cheesy and Rev. Bruce) to help determine the winners. The Awards: Best Screenplay Best Special Effects Best Costume Design Best Art Direction Best Cinematography Best Context Corner Highlight Best Duo Best Villain Best Animated Film Best Voice Actor Best Musical Best Score Best Song or Theme Best Soundtrack Best Tearjerker Funniest Film Best BFE Moment/Rant/Quote Best BFE Argument The Steel Magnolias Award for Best Representation of Women Kate Beckingsale Memorial Award Harrison Ford Memorial Award Best Plot Twist (no spoilers) Episode of the Year Best First Watch Most Improved Viewing Experience Best Supporting Actress Best Supporting Actor The Frances McDormand award for Best Actress Best Actor Best Film Eligible Films: (500) Days of Summer 3:10 to Yuma A Bronx Tale A Patch of Blue Amadeus American Beauty Austin Powers in Goldmember Beyond the Mat Beverly Hills Cop Boyhood Chef Clerks Crazy Stupid Love Dave Dead Poets Society Galaxy Quest Ghostbusters Gone Girl Gremlins Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban Her In the Heights Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade Interstellar Kramer v Kramer Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Logan LOTR: The Return of the King Mad Max Moana Mrs. Doubtfire Mystic River Nightcrawler Patch Adams Pulp Fiction Say Anything She’s All That Shrek 2 Spider-Man 2 Star Trek Star Wars: Attack of the Clones The Fifth Element The Help The Lego Movie The Lion King The Santa Clause The Shawshank Redemption The Sixth Sense Trees of Peace Up When Harry Met Sally…
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1 Episode 263 - V for Vendetta (w/ BFF of the BFE: Synthia) 4:38:44
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Check out our partnership with Magic Mind at www.magicmind.com/bfeJAN Deep Dive begins at 37:00 "Remember, remember the 5th of November!" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Liam (Megs & B-Tech Kev are off plotting revolutions elsewhere) – as we head to a dystopian future to dive into the political thriller V for Vendetta . We're also joined by a new and enigmatic revolutionary in BFF of the BFE: Synthia. We're donning our Guy Fawkes masks and questioning authority in our 263rd episode as we discuss: The powerful themes of rebellion, freedom, and identity at the heart of the film. How the performances of Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman bring emotional depth to this dystopian tale. The visual style and how it blends comic book origins with cinematic storytelling. The film's commentary on government surveillance and authoritarianism. If the romantic subplot was necessary (or even beneficial) Is this where Hermes gets his entire identity from What is with the links between Gordon & V? Do V's actions justify the means? Isn't that also the same logic the government makes? Whether V for Vendetta remains as relevant today as it was upon release. Whether V for Vendetta is the Best Film Ever. Check out our partnership with Magic Mind at www.magicmind.com/bfeJAN . Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ .…
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Check out our partnership with Magic Mind at www.magicmind.com/bfeJAN Deep Dive begins at 33:20 "They're under the ground!" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Megs (Liam & B-Tech Kev weren't invited to Perfection) – as we're heading to the Nevada desert to dig into the cult classic monster mayhem of Tremors . We're dodging Graboids and figuring out how to survive in our 262nd episode as we discuss: This film claims to be both comedy and horror but is it either? We discuss the practical effects and how they hold up (save for one shot) Did they choose the wrong character to be the protagonist in this film? What makes an enjoyable horror film to the members of the pod? Was the romantic storyline necessary? Megs doesn't help her reputation of not having seen any films Whether Tremors is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/…
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1 Episode 261 - What We Do In The Shadows 2:21:06
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"We're werewolves, not swearwolves!" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Megs (Liam & B-Tech Kev weren't invited in) – as we're heading to Wellington, New Zealand, to explore the undead hilarity of What We Do in the Shadows . We're sharpening our fangs and settling the house chores in our 261st episode as we discuss: The brilliance of blending mockumentary style with supernatural comedy. How this film made vampires (and werewolves) relatable, if not downright hilarious. The dynamics between Viago, Vladislav, Deacon, and Nick as they navigate immortal roommate drama. How the film's entire identity centers around the juxtaposition of the fantastic and the mundane The art of creating low-budget effects that still pack a punch. Whether What We Do in the Shadows is the Best Film Ever. Check out our partnership with Magic Mind at www.magicmind.com/bfeJAN Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/…
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1 Episode 260 - Moneyball (w/ BFF of the BFE: Ryan Kuketz) 4:28:02
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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 Megs (we've traded Liam & B-Tech Kev to Detroit) – as we're heading to Northern California to use computers and math to turn the Oakland Athletics into a winning ballclub in Moneyball . We're joined by Best Friend of the podcast and our star trade deadline acquisition in Ryan Kuketz who picked today's film. We're avoiding jinxes and paying a dollar for Cinnamon Cokes in our 260th episode as we discuss: The challenges of making a film about baseball that features so little on field action Whether this film was accessible to non-baseball fans Some of the historical inaccuracies in the film. But hey, movie's gotta movie, right? Ian has the nerve to think that he can improve Aaron Sorkin's final script The chemistry between Brad Pitt (playing to type) and Jonah Hill (playing against type) The storytelling shortcut present in the ending of this film What a pivotal changing of the zeitgeist this film was in professional sports We see a first happen with this film Whether Moneyball is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ F**k your revolution, Ian's voice is clear F**k your revolution, Hermes goes nowhere near…
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FIRST 26:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It Verdict AFTER 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 Review This 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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1 Episode 259 - In The Heights (w/ BFF of the BFE: Juleen) 4:08:20
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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 there What practical decisions were made to adapt the stage musical to the big screen There's a big name in this that someone guesses once of the cast won't recognise A 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 further We reminisce about our favorite tracks and standout performances We also conclude that one character is just a d!ck Whether In The Heights is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ F**k your revolution, Ian's voice is clear F**k your revolution, Hermes goes nowhere near…
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1 See It or Skip It? - Conclave (w/ Friend of the Podcast: Ryan) 56:14
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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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1 Episode 258 - Gremlins (& BFE Christmas Party) 5:03:16
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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 Galligan Which actor went 251 weeks without showing up on the BFE and now has been there 3 of the last 7 weeks A scene that left us scratching our heads about its placement What iconic scene was almost cut from the final film Liam and Kev both bring up some plotholes regarding the rules of the Gremlins Ian questions how certain lines made it in the script in 1984, let alone today We open up some presents, drink some spirits, read some Christmas cards and greet some carolers Whether Gremlins is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ F**k your revolution, Ian's voice is clear F**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 review This 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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1 Episode 257 - Galaxy Quest (w/ Friend of the Podcast: Norfolk Domus) 3:49:14
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(Deep Dive begins at 1:06:50) 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 Liam Ian and Liam needs some therapy as they go toe to toe How can a film have both excellent CGI for the time it was made and terrible CGI for the time it was made We discuss whether a film that satarises a point owes it to then correct that trope Somebody reveals a bizarre talent as producing alien voices We update everyone on Mariahgeddon Someone settles a score as the revolution expands Ian finds a way to compare this film to 3:10 to Yuma (legitimately) Whether or not Galaxy Quest is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most 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/ F**k your revolution, Ian's voice is clear F**k your revolution, Hermes goes nowhere near…
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(Deep Dive begins at 45:00) 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 divorce Ian and Liam needs some therapy as they go toe to toe We talk about Antonio Vivaldi We talk about how society has shifted since 1979 Why does Ted choose Margaret as a godparent for Billy when we never see her parent her own child What'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 Cop Megs joins us for the third act after filling up on coffee Bootleg Kev asks if we'd be better off if a parent (regardless of gender) stayed at home to raise the kids Whether or not Kramer vs. Kramer is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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1 See It or Skip It? - Moana 2 (w/ BFF of the BFE: Juleen) 57:22
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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. ca6833bd93b7cabefe7b648d443e4d8c3983187b…
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(Deep Dive begins at 58:30) 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 record We have a really hard time forgiving Axel for something in this film You won't believe who was initially supposed to play Axel We talk about where the iconic theme was originally supposed to feature in this film The 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 film Why are all 80s damsels in distress the same? Liam demonstrates some growth while Ian almost spits out his drink in the process Whether or not Beverly Hills Cop is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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1 BFE Special - Fantasy Football Draft Night (The Patreon League: 2024) 1:35:17
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Are you ready for some (fantasy) football? We're back with our Patrons once again and invited a returning special guest to join us to fill out the field We've got your BFE favourites - Ian, Liam, KevDog, Georgia and Megs drafting live. We're also joined live by James DeGuzman, and Andy Dickson adding to the merriment. It's a peak behind the curtain as you catch the BFE group just kicking it as we pretend we know what we're doing with Fantasy Football. In between bites of Pizza and Chicken Nuggets we provide commentary on the picks by our absent drafters (Rev Bruce, Duane Smith, Kevin from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die, Stew from the SWO, Ryan Kuketz, Nate the Great, Juleen, Ensign Ian Davies, and Dirk - whether they're drafting remotely or letting the computer do the heavy lifting) There's pizza, banter, and a behind-the-scenes perspective that might help you know your BFE peeps a little bit better.…
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1 Episode 242 - Austin Powers in Goldmember 3:01:53
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(Deep Dive begins at 31:00) There's two things we can't abide in this world: people who are intolerant of other people's podcasts, and the Scuttlebutt Podcast. Join your ragtag fellowship of TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Kevin, and Georgia (turns out Megs was a fembot all along) as we're heading back to the 1970s to rescue Austin Powers' fajha in the aptly named Goldmember. We're discussing the challenges in writing sketch based comedic franchises in our 242nd episode as we discuss: Does this film peak in the opening 5 minutes? What is Liam's criteria for who makes a good Austin Powers actor? We discuss Oasis-mania of the past week in the UK How can this film feel so dated when it was made in 2004 compared to the more friendly remembered films of the 1990s and before Where does Beyonce rank amongst the other leading ladies in the Austin Powers franchises? We discuss the challenges of creating additional characters to be played by the same actor We talk about the influences on Mike Myers as well as who he may have inspired along the way Whether or not Austin Powers in Goldmember is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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1 Episode 241 - Chef (w/ BFF of the BFE: James DeGuzman) 3:49:31
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(Deep Dive begins at 36:45) Welcome to the podcast that's not undercooked, it's molten. Join your ragtag fellowship of TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, and Georgia as we're taking this show back on the road in a beat-up food truck as we review Jon Favreau's ode to working out his own creative issues in Hollywood in the indie darling, Chef. We're also joined by our Sous Chef: BFF of the BFE, James DeGuzman as we serve our hungry customers. We're discussing creativity vs bankability in our 241st episode as we discuss: Jon Favreau's use of this film as a metaphor for his own conflicts with making big studio films in the early 2010s Liam gets hung up on the limited generosity of a character who really exists as a McGuffin & piece of stunt casting Georgia's face blindness takes another actor hostage Why did some of us have issues with the ending of the film Ian suggests that a key plot point couldn't have been done with the demographics in reverse We all talk about how the decision between bankability and creative fulfillment makes its way to even the most grassroots of creative adventures Whether or not Chef is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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1 Episode 240 - Monty Python's Life of Brian 3:56:32
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(Deep Dive begins at 44:00) We're not the messiah, we're a bunch of naughty boys (and girls). Join your ragtag fellowship of TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan, and Georgia as we're heading back to talk all things Python as we review what's arguably the connoisseur's pick of Python, in Life of Brian. We're discussing the structure of a joke in our 240th episode as we discuss: How should you pronounce John Cleese's name What couple of scenes come off a bit hard today Were their any moments that were a step too far in their absurdity for our liking What's the difference between mocking Christianity, the personage of a religious figure or taking a joke at the nature of faith itself Ian talks about what he thinks is the greatest joke in the history of cinema What was the surprising source of funding for this film once the original financiers backed out on the eve of filming We talk about nudity in film and theatre and lay down our own feelings on what our own boundaries would be Whether or not Monty Python's Life of Brian is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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Another bonus episode as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ian, Liam, Megan, KevDog and Georgia revisit the career of Brad Pitt. Comments, banter, and an appreciation of acting against type can be found as we discuss: We again open the conversation of movie star vs. actor and where does Brad Pitt fall on both We look at Pitt's introduction to the Georgia makes a mistake for the ages... multiple times We discuss whether Brad Pitt should be held in that top tier of 2000s actors and question why he's not We share a story about Brad Pitt adopting a certain word while filming in the UK Ian shares about the term 'cultural capital' We present the audience and BFE Top 10 lists for the best Brad Pitt Performances ever If you have any ideas about future actors/actresses or topics for future roundtables, we’d love to hear from you. Hit us up at @BestFilmEverPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.…
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1 Episode 239 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (w/ BFF of the BFE James DeGuzman) 4:50:30
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(Deep Dive begins at 30:50) We've got a near 5 hour long epic of an episode for the 3 plus hour epic conclusion of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in The Return of the King. Join your ragtag fellowship of TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, and Megan, (Georgia got caught up in a spiderweb) as they're joined by our friendly guide, the greatest LOTR expert of our time, James DeGuzman, as we're heading to the black gate to create a diversion for Frodo in this majestic conclusion to a three year journey for viewers at the time and the BFE as we've reviewed them. We're discussing how important endings are in our 239th episode as we discuss: The many seeming endings of ROTK What is Viggo Mortensen's primary skill as an actor How does the CGI hold up today Was Aragorn leading on Eowyn and did he ultimately choose the wrong girl Liam has a hard time understanding the motivations of a certain character Christopher Lee really did get shafted We've got a ton of returning names to our growing actor roster and someone sets a record Megan and James provide us extra commentary relevant to the extended versions of the films Whether or not The Sixth Sense is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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1 See It or Skip It? - Twisters (w/ Best Friend of the Podcast: Andy Dickson) 1:03:21
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FIRST 32:00 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 32:00 it's a full spoiler review This week's See It Or Skip has us talking about the sequel that's not really a sequel and a reboot that's only kind of a reboot. Join us as we look at Twisters the sequel that much like their namesake, we didn't see coming. Join Ian and Best Friend of the Podcast as we discuss whether this was a legacy sequel anybody wanted, how exactly does this film link to the original, what kind of bait-and-switch happens with the casting and if the story actually holds up to the slightest of breeze, let alone a tornado. We'll answer all these questions on Twisters and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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(Deep Dive begins at 32:10) We're ready to tell you our secret now. We see dead podcasts... only they don't know they're dead. I'm hoping there's not a twist coming regarding our own status. Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan, and Georgia (and a ghostly appearance by KevDog), as we're heading to Philadelphia and trying to avoid graveyards at all cost as we review The Sixth Sense. Is there a surprise ending coming in our 238th episode as we discuss: Can Bruce Willis act? Where does Haley Joel Osment's performance land him in our history of child actors on the pod Does a film have to be rewatchable to be good There's a bit of a therapy session in this one Has M. Night Shyamalan written himself into a corner as being 'The Twist Ending Guy' We talk about when capital letters should be used We again marvel at cinematography in yet another film Whether or not The Sixth Sense is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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1 WWE SummerSlam 2024: Review & Reflections 1:54:16
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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 looking at the biggest party of the summer in WWE's SummerSlam from Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss whether a Bloodline Rules match prevents fans from becoming engaged? Did WWE do the right thing by having Sami Zayn win last month? Where does the WWE go in the aftermath of tonight's event? We also discuss who has the worst finisher on the WWE roster? We'll answer all these questions on SummerSlam 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 at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stew-world-order/id1559913522 You can also catch him at his website where he writes about all sorts of fun things: https://swoproductions.com/…
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1 WWE SummerSlam 2024: Preview & Predictions 1:23:24
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You know we love our wrestling here at the BFE (well some of us...). Join Ian from Best Film Ever and Stew from The Stew World Order podcast as we break the BFE format by looking at the SummerSlam card ahead of Saturday's big PPV card. We discuss whether Damien Priest is simply cosplaying as a world champion? What's Logan Paul done now that's embroiled him in controversy? When can injuries be blessing in disguise? Are WWE booking Sami Zayn like a classic heel? Is there a double turn coming in a major WWE programme? We'll answer all these questions on SummerSlam and then give our predictions for where we think the wins are coming on Saturday night. Catch more of Stew on his own podcast: Stew World Order at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stew-world-order/id1559913522 You can also catch him at his website where he writes about all sorts of fun things: https://swoproductions.com/…
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1 See It Or Skip It? - Deadpool & Wolverine 1:19:37
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FIRST 39:15 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 39:15 it's a full spoiler review This week's See It Or Skip It leaves us giving Maximum Effort! Join us as we look at the exercise in fan service that brings a superhero back from the dead (well, maybe not literally) in Deadpool & Wolverine. Join Ian, Liam, and Megan (make sure you nail that superhero landing) as we discuss whether the fun stuff in a film can overcome fundamental story flaws, what the impact is of intertextual nods when the audience is unable to grasp them and what impact an R rating can have on the financial success of a film. We'll answer all these questions on Deadpool & Wolverine and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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1 Episode 237 - Nightcrawler (w/ BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander) 4:52:40
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(Deep Dive begins at 1:00:30) If the true value of any item is what someone’s willing to pay, what does it say about our free podcast? Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam and Georgia, as we're staying in Los Angeles and waiting for the police scanner to go off in search of the best lighting in Nightcrawler, brought to us by BFF of the BFE, Hermes Auslander of the Scuttlebutt Podcast. We really hope you like long runtimes in our 237th episode as we discuss: The aftermath of the birthday equinox Everything we did in our 1 week break from recording Liam and Georgia's respective plays We do talk about world events for a bit - fair warning Hermes comes on board and tries to fix the mess he's made with Whiplash 2: A Nightcrawler Boogaloo What is it about anti-heroes that troubles some of our panel so much We distinguish the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath Is Jake Gyllenhaal a great actor? Whether or not Nightcrawler is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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1 Episode 236 - (500) Days of Summer 2:56:08
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(Deep Dive begins at 15:35) It's always about measuring expectations so they line up with reality, am I right? Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Megan and Georgia, as we're heading to Los Angeles and violently yo-yoing between loving us and hating the world in the indie darling, (500) Days of Summer. We're doing choreographed dance sequences with animated birds in our 236th episode as we discuss: The significance of the birthday equinox Who gets over break-ups easier, men or women How do peeps feel about karaoke Have we ever been on the hook for someone? How much responsibility does the one holding the other on the hook have to smarten the other party up Ian goes 5 levels deep on a seemingly nothing scene inside Ikea (where were the meatballs?) In what ways has this film aged terribly in just 15 years? We discuss the trope of the manic pixie dream girl and how realistic this really is What fingerprints from our last episode (When Harry Met Sally) did we see in this film? Whether or not (500) Days of Summer is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim 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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1 See It or Skip It? - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F 1:04:40
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FIRST 44:00 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 44:00 it's a full spoiler review Beverly Hills, that's where we want to be! Join us as we look at the strangest named legacy sequel in memory with Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. We discuss whether Axel Foley has reached John McClane? Which actor seemed vastly over their heads compared to their castmates? Which of the returning cast members still have it and who seems to have missed a step? Ian also shares about his viewing experience with Curb Your Enthusiasm and the tragedy of aging. We'll answer all these questions on Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.…
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1 Episode 235 - When Harry Met Sally 2:38:58
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(Deep Dive begins at 38:25) When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with a pod, you want the that pod to start as soon as possible Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan and Georgia, as we're heading to New York City and questioning all of our friendships in the Rob Reiner directed When Harry Met Sally. We're having what she's having in our 235th episode as we discuss: What was the main hang-up with the casting of this film The reverence this film seems to have in the romcom genre Ian has a theory about men and women which the girls disagree with We discuss how one of the most famous scenes (and lines) in cinematic history came to be We talk about the versatility of Meg Ryan and her ubiquitous chemistry with her male co-stars The source material for the screenplay goes beyond meta Which actor ties a BFE record in this film What fingerprints from this film do we see in many other romantic comedies Whether or not When Harry Met Sally is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia 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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1 WWE Survivor Series 2024: Review & Reflections 1:54:58
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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 at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stew-world-order/id1559913522 You can also catch him at his website where he writes about all sorts of fun things: https://swoproductions.com/…
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1 Episode 254 - Dumb and Dumber (w/ BFF of the BFE: James DeGuzman) 3:49:07
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(Deep Dive begins at 48:30) 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 dumber Do we prefer slapstick or clever writing What causes things to age badly and why were we ok with them back in the day? Megan gets to talk about manchildren some more What exactly is the FBI's plan in this one? How this film has plot armour because its two protagonists are idiots Whatever happened to Lauren Holly James DeGuzman joins us to discuss why he's trying to dominate the Resties this year Whether or not Dumb and Dumber is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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(Deep Dive begins at 42:10) 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 Italy Maui's original story design Which screenwriter wrote the first draft Whether this is the best of the computer animation era If there are too many non-speaking sidekicks What are the pacing issues in this film How big a draw is The Rock on the blokes Ian's joined by a very special guest to talk about Twitter, Tyson vs Paul and Hermes Whether or not Moana is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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1 See It Or Skip It? - The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox 1:43:45
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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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(Deep Dive begins at 56:35) 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 November The fallout from the battle of the KevDogs Tim Allen's star power in 1994 The director's qualification for doing this film We talk about our own history with Santa Claus in our own lives How do we reconcile a protagonist that kidnaps his own child Is Tim Allen even bothering to act in this one? Someone reveals their first celebrity crush We talk about stepparent representation in family films We give our own BFE analysis of the U.S. Presidential Election Whether or not The Santa Clause is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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1 Episode 251 - 3:10 to Yuma (w/ BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander) 3:53:30
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(Deep Dive begins at 1:02:40) 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 stop Why James Mangold drew so much attention to a prop never to pay it off We discover that geography isn't Liam's strongest subject Ian asks a bizarre trivia question We talk about the commitment to a storyline injury and which actor wasn't feeling it Ian is surprised by Russell Crowe's performance (but in what direction?) We also compare one of the actors to Georgia We discuss whether we can hold masculinity in a positive regard in modern pop culture Liam learns about the electoral college and we talk an awful lot about the U.S. election Whether or not 3:10 to Yuma is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Catch 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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(Deep Dive begins at 56:30) 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 BFE The enigma that is Christopher Nolan Why live entertainment is outpricing their audiences Liam puts himself in the film again We're gonna talk about a bootstrap paradox again We do challenge if one of the panel actually watched the film We need Kevin to do some live messaging to bring this altogether Ian compares this to a British sci-fi show and a Pixar film We again discuss the greatness of a certain actor Liam demonstrates his excellent recall and frustrating lack of recall in the same episode Whether or not Interstellar is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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(Deep Dive begins at 49:30) 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 manchild The crazy alternate ending this film ended up cutting Why does Randal have all the good lines? Which acts are more intimate than others? Megs shares a bit about her ex-boyfriend trilogy of films We share some horror stories about working in various jobs We propose that this film may have had an impact on another film reviewed by the BFE Liam's ego is out of control as we discuss Fantasy Football He's also incorrigible as soon as Megs shows up Whether or not Clerks is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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1 See It or Skip It? - Joker: Folie à Deux (w/ Andy Dickson & Norfolk Domus) 1:35:07
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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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(Deep Dive begins at 49:30) That is a tasty burger! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, and KevDog on a BOYS NIGHT in the most Boys Night of films as we're heading to the underbelly of Los Angeles in search of a 5 dollar shake in Quentin Tarantino's magnum opus, Pulp Fiction. We'll be back before you can say 'blueberry pancakes' in our 248th episode as we discuss: What is PostModernism Why does this film speak so strongly to a certain generation of cinephile Kev has brought some treats back for everyone from his holiday in Greece An actor extends an impressive record When is a mistake not a mistake? What's the benefit of quickfire intertextual references? What is a meta-narrative and how can it be proven incorrect Ian might set a record for pushes of the yellow button We discuss one of the great soundtracks of all time and Ian explains what Columbia House was Whether or not Pulp Fiction is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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(Deep Dive begins at 32:20) We rule! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian and Megs (Liam, Kev, and Georgia are showing an Open House) as we're heading to suburban Chicago in search of our zeal for life as we review the Sam Mendes / Alan Ball collaboration, American Beauty. We're looking for the least amount of responsibility in our 247th episode as we discuss: What to do when faced with a protagonist that makes decisions that we don't agree with Should there be a limit to what type of stories are told Ian kind of gives an origin story for his journey into film analysis We ask some questions regarding oddities in California Labour Laws Are we pyjama people? Ian's brought a sweet dessert for a BFE taste test segment Megan's got an interpretation that stops the pod in its tracks Ian continues on a theory he postulated last week and it applies equally to this film Whether or not American Beauty is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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(Deep Dive begins at 46:45) We're so cute. I want to punch us in the face. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, and Kev (the girls are gone... or are they?) as we're heading to small town Missouri on a treasure hunt as we reconvene the BFE Book Club as we review the Gillian Flynn literary adaptation, Gone Girl. We're heading to the woodshed in our 246th episode as we discuss: Spectatorship and how this film plays both sides and gets away with it Liam again struggles with some choices made by the filmmmakers We discuss a legendary supporting actor who plays completely against type We ask where Rosamund Pike has been hiding all this time How many men are necessary before we can call something a BOYS NIGHT Ian's brought a beverage for a BFE taste test segment Liam claims he's never heard one of the biggest hits of the 2010s Someone take issue with one specific line near the end of the film Whether or not The Help is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey 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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1 Episode 245 - The Help (w/ BFF of the BFE: Juleen) 4:07:31
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(Deep Dive begins at 53:00) Were you dropped on your head as an infant? Or were you just born stupid? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian and Liam (Megs and Kev have gone to bring Georgia home) as we're heading to Jackson, Mississippi to uncover what really happens in wealthy white households in literary adaptation, The Help. This episode, we're joined by special guest author, Juleen as she brings us a film of her choosing for the deep dive treatment. We're feeding each other chocolate pie in our 245th episode as we discuss: Does this film suffer from the white saviour trope? Is unequal distribution of pay between co-stars necessarily a sign of gender inequity Ian shares some of his history degree as he talks American civil rights and the story of Emmett Till Where do Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis sit in the rankings of the great actresses of our time? Why did they feel the need to stuff a romantic storyline in this film and then undercook it? Ian again goes on about narrative sequencing and the importance of enigma establishment and deferred fulfilment Is the babyface turn by Alison Janney acceptable or far too easy of a rescue job? What character motivation floored us in leading to one of the big mysteries being solved? Whether or not The Help is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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1 Episode 244 - The Shawshank Redemption (and Farewell to Georgia) 3:44:46
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(Deep Dive begins at 27:20) Remember folks, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies". Join your favourite ragtag fellowship of TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, KevDog, Megs and Georgia as we're beginning a 20 year journey to breaking out of prison as we review the Frank Darabont cinematic adaptation of a Stephen King short story, The Shawshank Redemption. We're toasting one of our own as Georgia records her last live episode for a while in our 244th episode as we discuss: Why does this film have the legacy it does? We talk about why Morgan Freeman is the voice of our generation Ian updates the world on the weight game How many things had to go right for Andy's plan to go correctly Does this film do enough at establishing Andy and Red as polar opposites We talk about how there is a way to correctly read a film if they direct us to do so Whether or not The Shawshank Redemption is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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(Deep Dive begins at 31:30) We speak for all mediocrities, for we are their patron saint. Join your ragtag fellowship of TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, and Georgia (Megs and Kev are in Salzburg) as we're heading back to the last 18th century watch the rise of Wolfgang Mozart and the downfall of Antonio Salieri in the Milos Forman film Amadeus. We're complaining about too many notes in our 243rd episode as we discuss: Our own knowledge bases of Mozart Do you have to know the story of Mozart to appreciate the film We've got a bit of a therapy session this week as Ian and Liam lock horns Is it possible to overcome a negative first impression of a film? What is the price of excellence and why is there only room for one great artist of each time Georgia totally misses a friend of the podcast showing up in the 3rd act We talk about whether the film does Costanze fair in the overall narrative Whether or not Amadeus is the Best Film Ever Become 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 PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Andy Dickson Ensign Ian Davies Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva The Yeetmeister Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Shai Bergerfroind Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot AJ from Nova Scotia Timmy Tim Tim Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, 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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