Each week, Danielle and Brenton discuss a movie from the Internet Movie Database list of best films, as rated by IMDb account holders.
Starting with #1, they are counting up the best movies of all time and looking into some of the greatest films you mightn't ever have seen.
An 'Honorable Mention' episode is released once a month, discussing a great film that didn't quite make the Top 250 list.
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The Martian - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of June 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the fun and creative problem-solving narrative, and an in-depth comparison between the film and the novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Raiders of the Lost Ark - The #56 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a brief breakdown of the entire series, and a conversation on whether this is actually a good movie. (It's not). P.S. We understand the movie is just called 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and not 'Indiana Jones and the...' but the other 4 movies have the prefix title, and it's brand recognition, so forgive us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Memento - The #55 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the unique, non-linear narrative technique, and the meaning behind the ending of the film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This bonus episode is a celebration of our first 50 episodes (technically with 50 main Episodes, 12 Honorable Mentions and 10 Bonus episodes, it's actually been 72!) where we have a guest, Brenton's sister, Jessica on to have a laugh and play some games, looking over the time we've had on the WeAreDb Film Podcast so far. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! This episode wa...
Cinema Paradiso - The #50 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the heart-warming story of the main character's relationship to the cinema and movies, and a look into our memories of our small hometown cinema theaters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
City Lights - The #42 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison to 'Modern Times' from 1936, and a look at the sweat and classic ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dunkirk - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes looking into the interesting Nolan approach to a true-event war movie, and the brilliant use of sound and music throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apocalypse Now - The #54 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a deep-dive into the meaning and symbolism of the film, how amazing it is this movie ever got made, and a discussion about the 1991 documentary 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse' on the filming of the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grave of the Fireflies - The #48 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the incredibly powerful and important story, the Japanese-civilians' war backdrop, and the amazing symbolism of the 'red' versions of the character's throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This uncut bonus episode is a continuation of our break down of the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! Part 3 of 3. This episode was originally published on April 29, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
We have to drastically reduce the amount of content we are producing through this podcast, despite really enjoying producing it, and we love hearing all the feedback and support from you guys. This won’t be goodbye forever (we enjoy doing this too much!) but we will go from releasing 6 episodes per month, including an Honorable Mention and Patreon Bonus episode, to aiming to release 1 per month total. It has been 50 main episodes, 12 Honorable Mentions, 10 Bonus episodes, 6 different special gue...
Alien - The #53 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the subtle and suspenseful art of this movie, and looking into the best and worst traits of the entire horror movie genre. Be sure to check out 'In Love With the Process' podcast if you love filmmaking and getting behind the art! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rear Window - The #51 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the creative visual story-telling by Hitchcock, and the relationship between Jeff and Lisa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Primal Fear - Rated at 7.7 / 10 on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the brilliant performances by the actors (and characters), and the great character arc depicted from the hard-cut ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joker - The #49 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the many influences of the film, and the strong theme of mental health running throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Casablanca - The #50 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the unique wartime setting, and the (possible) hidden meaning to Bogart's character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This uncut bonus episode is a continuation of our break down of the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! Part 2 of 3. This episode was originally published via Patreon on March 27, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Prestige - The #46 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the intense ethical problems arisen by the characters (particularly Hugh Jackman's), and Nolan's creative use of time in all his projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Once Upon a Time in the West - The #48 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison between this and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and an interesting look into the motivations of the main characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dances with Wolves - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the representations of Native Americans, and whether this movie needed to be 4 hours long! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whiplash - The #46 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes talks about the motivations of both main characters, and the real world effects of the movie and its messages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Departed - The #45 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes the refreshing setting and characters to the mafia genre, and whether this movie is overrated. They talk about how confusing and illogical parts of this movie are, and whether or not it should have won Best Picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NOTE: This episode was also published as an edited, cleaner version, if you'd prefer to listen to that. This uncut bonus episode starts to break down the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! Part 1 of 3. This episode was originally published via Patreon on February 28, 2020. Hosted on Aca...
This Bonus Episode starts to break down the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Endgame. Please see We Are Db on Patreon to listen to the remaining episodes on Phase 2 and Phase 3, as well as other bonus episodes, and every usual episode uncut and unedited, over on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Intouchables - The #44 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison of this to The Upside, and the genuine and human relationships between the characters / actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gladiator - The #42 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes our disagreement on whether this is actually a good movie, and the interesting historical setting of the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes a rather thorough break-down of the entire Harry Potter series, as well as looking into which films are best for different reasons, and comparing elements of the films with the books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Psycho - The #41 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the influence of the iconic music and scenes, and thinking critically about what is actually 'psycho' about Norman Bates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modern Times - The #40 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a look into the context this movie was released in, and what iconic comedy performances Chaplin had influence on in the following decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This uncut bonus episode talks about colour movies, ethnic misrepresentations, and questionable uses of technology in film. Danielle and Brenton talk about the history of animation, and an interesting discussion around where identity technology can go in the future, and the ethical issues it presents. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! This episode was originally publish...
