On this week’s episode we talked about Barry Jenkins’ excellent adaptation of the James Baldwin novel If Beale Street Could talk! We also discussed soap operas, the end of lockdown, and the truth that everything is political. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Name a Woman The Bill theme tu...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 158
0n this week’s episode we discuss the film More Beautiful for Having Been Broken, an interesting and passionate love story we enjoyed a lot. We also talked about defunding the police, how we would do sports commentary, and the very nature of criticism. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Mor...
Jun 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 157
It’s an action-packed episode this week, as we discuss the enjoyable comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me. We also talk spy films in general, quizzes, candy floss, and shitposting conspiracy theorists. SHOWNOTES Kindergarten Cop Hot Fuzz Roald Dahl Movie Booksmart Richard Dawkins classic tweet Episode #49 - Life Partners Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 156
On this week’s episode we discussed Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Little Women, and realised you can’t spell Little Women without Lit Men, which led us to our worst film idea yet. SHOWNOTES Krusty sings the national anthem Little Mix - Jamaican Accent Lion King Sega Game Barbie Live Action Movie Episode #119 - Secret Obsession Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 155
Wherefore art thou, Big Boys? On this week’s episode we had a lot of fun talking about Baz Luhrmann’s ROMEO + JULIET! We also talked about our favourite Shakespeares, Swedish bands, and Rob’s career in country music. SHOWNOTES The Hives - Hate to say I told you so Prince & The Revolution: Live Much Ado About Keanu The Last Action Hero Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 154
It’s cult classic time once again this week, as we head back to 1986 for a discussion of Pretty in Pink (written by John Hughes, not Howard Hughes as Rob thought). SHOWNOTES Babu Frik Dave the Barbarian Simpsons Howard Hughes But I am a nice guy Horrible duck shoe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 153
It’s an extra special four movie episode this week, as we watched the entire Hunger Games series! Join us as we talk Hemsworths, sanitised violence, bad romance and the brilliance of Stanley Tucci. SHOWNOTES Opposite Day The Running Man Battle Royale Orphan Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 01, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 152
Quarantine means Netflix films, so we watched a new one this week: the not so great LOVE WEDDING REPEAT. We also talked about St George’s Day, Nextdoor, wedding movies in general, and Shakespeare’s birthday. SHOWNOTES Best of Nextdoor Plan de Table Cujo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 24, 2020•57 min•Ep. 151
It’s our 150th episode and it’s a cracker! We talked about Autumn De Wilde’s recent adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, and also talked about actors in bands, Disney censoring butts, animal poo coffee, and a new buddy cop drama: Miranda rights. SHOWNOTES Animal Poo Coffee Daryl Hannah’s Butt got Censored by Disney National Theatre Jane Eyre The VVITCH Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 150
Woof! To celebrate the launch of Disney+ we decided to look at one of the many weird live action Disney movies that time forgot: The Ugly Dachshund. We also discuss two sequels for it, the ethics of dog shows, Rob changing his name to Gordie Gordon, and of course, sex. SHOWNOTES That Darn Cat Crufts Best in Show celebrates by pooping Best in Show Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 10, 2020•58 min•Ep. 149
What goes in this podcast is none of your busini-WAIT, yes it is! This week we discuss the underrated eighties Pierce Brosnan classic TAFFIN! Don’t like it? Then maybe you shouldn’t be living here! SHOWNOTES The Black Hole Original Prankster Then Maybe You Shouldn’t Be Living Here! Remington Steele Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 03, 2020•53 min•Ep. 148
It’s our first Studio Ghibli special this week, as we celebrate Ghibli coming to Netflix with a discussion of the classic Laputa: Castle in the Sky! We also talk about 90s dance music conspiracy theories, and the campaign to #releasethebuttholecut. SHOWNOTES Castles in the Sky Eiffel 65 - Blue The Butthole Cut The Worst Video Game of 2020 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 147
It’s all Goode in our hood(e) this week, as we watched the beautiful garbage thriller Stoker! We also talked about working from home, bad uncles, and devilled eggs. SHOWNOTES Lovage - Stroker Ace Faith No More - Epic Bad to have a bad uncle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 146
Happy belated leap day! To celebrate this momentous occasion we subjected ourselves to one of the worst films of 2010: Leap Year. We also discuss murder podcasts, our idea for a murder-themed gastropub, and enjoy the fact that Paddy finally saw the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. SHOWNOTES Glee - Addicted to Love Anthony Head - Gold Blend Nerf Herder Jellystorm Apostle Trailer Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 13, 2020•56 min•Ep. 145
This week we discuss a film that time rightly forgot: 2004’s Wicker Park! We also talk about the French film that inspired it (L’Appartement), panic buying, Scooby Doo, and reminisce about the Nokia NGage gaming phone. SHOWNOTES High Rise Trailer Nokia NGage Sonic N Horseneck - Porcelain Ass Scooby Doo (2002) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 144
It’s Toga Party time on Big Boys Don’t Cry this week, as we discuss the classic 70s campus comedy Animal House! We also discuss which biscuits to serve if Seann William Scott comes round, a future in which we only work for one day a year, and the surprising truth about Guylian chocolates. SHOWNOTES Matt Hancock app Futurama - Robot House Caddyshack Country Mac Bloodline Twisted Sister’s Christmas Album Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 143
To all the boys we’ve loved before…help us write a better sequel! On this week’s episode we discuss the Netflix original To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You, an underwhelming sequel to a good film. We also talked about the Dolittle franchise, eating marbles, and Andre the hip 90s seal. SHOWNOTES Monkey Trouble Buzzfeed - Peter Sucks King Solomon’s Mines Sergio Flores Dr Dolittle - Tail to the Chief Dr Dolittle - Million Dollar Mutts Support this show http://supporter.acast.c...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 142
Imagine a world without the Beatles… on this episode we discuss the Richard Curtis & Danny Boyle film about that very world, YESTERDAY! As usual, we have suggestions for better films along the same lines (Taron Egerton, give us a call). SHOWNOTES Jim Carrey - I Am The Walrus The Offspring - Original Prankster Kill Your Friends In Time Neutral Milk Hotel 8bit cover album Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 141
It’s animated film time on this week’s episode as we discuss the Oscar-nominated I Lost My Body! We also sing songs in French, reminisce about Pigs, and suggest some ideas for how Pixar can up their game. SHOWNOTES Pickle Rick Put a Donk on it Pogman The Lighthouse Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 140
On this week’s episode we had a lot of fun talking about Taika Waititi’s excellent Oscar-nominated film JOJO RABBIT! We also continued our countdown to the new Sonic movie, and discussed David Bowie’s Cat People, the boringness of historical films, and Studio Ghibli coming to Netflix. SHOWNOTES Springtime for Hitler Jim Carrey - I am the Walrus Home Alone Reboot Ali G - Homophobic Gunman Galaxy Quest Donate to Paddy’s Arctic Challenge Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast ....
Jan 31, 2020•58 min•Ep. 139
This week’s episode is all about the Oscar-nominated MARRIAGE STORY! As well as discussing Noah Baumbach’s obvious plea for an Oscar, we also talk about Sean Combs, murdering books, Jennifer Jason Leigh and The Neverending Story. SHOWNOTES The Weakerthans - Civil Twilight Stranger Things - Neverending Story Moment Inconceivable Shiny Suit Man Stewart Lee Ray Liotta Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 138
On this week’s episode we discuss the 1989 film Steel Magnolias, which does not feature any actual steel magnolias, but is enjoyable nonetheless. We also have a long chat about the Oscar nominations, with special attention paid to Randy Newman’s theme from Marriage Story. SHOWNOTES Angel has Fallen March of the Penguins Nigel Thornberry I, Tonya Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 18, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 137
Meow! On this week’s episode we talked about the cinematic grotesquerie that is CATS, which has to be seen to be believed. We also discuss remaking it with dogs, TS Eliot’s autobiographical poem ‘The Wasteman,’ Jojo Rabbit, and The Call of the Wild. SHOWNOTES Starlight Express Who Let the Dogs Out Troll 2 Gretel & Hansel OF COURSE I WANT A LATTE The Call of the Wild Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 136
Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2020 we discuss the new Star Wars movie. We also discuss positive trends for 2020 and come up with the films we would like to see added to the Star Wars universe, as we love to do. SHOWNOTES Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver Guy sings Closer over Ghostbusters at Karaoke Babu Frik The Knights who say Ni Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 135
It’s the final episode of the year, so it’s time for a Christmas & New Year classic as we review Trading Places! We also talk about novelty Christmas songs, Festivus, Celebrations (as in the chocolates), and come up with some new features for 2020. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 134
It’s almost Christmas, which means we’re on our third festive episode this week as we talk about the Netflix teen rom-com LET IT SNOW! We also talk about Uri Geller, Smashing Pumpkins, being horny on main, and a revolutionary new way to play football: the Tour de Foot. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 133
It wouldn’t be December if we didn’t do an episode about the latest instalment in the Christmas Prince saga! We also discuss the election (boo), potential crossover events for the Netflix Christmas Movie Universe, Rob’s perfect Christmas dinner, and the shocking truth that Baby Yoda is a boomer. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 14, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 132
’Twas the Knight Before Christmas, a bad Netflix film, we talked on this podcast and bore it ill will! We kicked off our festive month this week with a discussion of a bad Netflix romance, Baby Yoda, MySpace, Christmas Jumpers, Tim Curry, and watching the Irishman as Scorsese intended. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 131
It’s a Zach Braff special this week as we make up for lost time by discussing both his dated cult hit GARDEN STATE and his more recent crowdfunded film WISH I WAS HERE. We also talk hip-opera, Scrubs, fact checking, mumblecore, 2004 in film, and hamsters. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 130
We’re hoping you haven’t erased our podcast from your memory…but if you have, this week’s episode will bring it all back to you, as we discuss the 2004 classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! We also talk about boomers, Jason Momoa, and Sonic, and come up with an idea for a Black Mirror-style thriller. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 129
