To honour 20 years since the release of Gladiator, in this episode we will be discussing the diverse career of Ridley Scott via four case studies: Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Thelma and Louise (1991) and Gladiator (2000).
May 13, 2020•1 hr 7 min
It's time to dissect Cloud Atlas (2012), the underrated masterpiece that pushed cinematic boundaries with its revolutionary narrative structure, editing, visuals, and ensemble cast playing multiple roles across six stories – spanning multiple genres and time periods. Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min
For the 108th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic, we delve into the acclaimed 1997 film by James Cameron, considering its historical accuracy, themes, groundbreaking visual effects, and its lasting legacy. Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 27 min
For Mothers Day 2020, we let our mums choose the six films we review: The Full Monty, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Color Purple, Patch Adams, Zulu, and Forrest Gump! Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
The podcast is alive (literally) with The Sound of Music. On the 55th anniversary of it's release, we explore the world's most beloved movie musical - its history, production and legacy. Plus we go head-to-head to discover who is its biggest fan! Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
We have a big announcement to make… And while we’re at it, let’s have a look at what’s coming up in 2020, plus the new and exciting episode topics we have lined up! Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Feb 28, 2020•12 min
The 92nd Academy Awards are finally here! In this episode we react to all 2020 Oscar winners, and compare our prediction scores. How badly did we underestimate Parasite? Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Feb 11, 2020•26 min
Here we react to the 2020 BAFTA Film Awards, and... [drum roll] submit our predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards on 9th February. Have we been a bit too risky with our picks? Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Feb 04, 2020•31 min
It's time to review the 9 films nominated for BEST PICTURE at the 2020 Academy Awards: Parasite, Little Women, 1917, Jojo Rabbit, The Irishman, Marriage Story, Joker, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Ford v Ferrari ... But who will win? Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr
Following the 2020 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards this week, we compare our thoughts on the Oscar race so far, including the recent Critics' Choice and Producers Guild (PGA) Awards. Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Jan 21, 2020•24 min
Here is our lightning-fast summary of the 2020 Oscar Nominations, announced Monday 13th January. What were the shocks? Who were the snubs? And who predicted the most nominees correctly? Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Jan 14, 2020•16 min
This is our reaction to the 2020 Golden Globe Award winners, versus our predictions! In this episode we also react to the 2020 BAFTA nominations; it's fair to say that Awards Season is well and truly here. Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Jan 08, 2020•41 min
A new year and a new decade are upon us, so we announce our definitive Top 10 films from 2019 and the 2010s as a whole. Also we make our predictions for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards! Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Dec 31, 2019•57 min
This week we review the 42-year STAR WARS saga, including the newly-released Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (spoiler-free). What will we choose as our favourite FILM, and who is our favourite CHARACTER? Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Dec 24, 2019•48 min
IT'S CHRISTMAS!!! In this episode we discuss a sackful of festive film classics and see how our Top 5 compare to the 'People's Choice'! Ho-Ho-Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Dec 17, 2019•56 min
In this episode we discuss the highlights, shocks and snubs of the 2020 Golden Globe Award nominee announcements in comparison to our own predictions. But who predicted the most nominations correctly? Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Dec 10, 2019•46 min
The 2019-2020 awards season is upon us! In this episode we compile our definitive BEST, WORST and biggest SNUBS from the 91-year history of the Academy Awards, and discuss our expectations for the upcoming Golden Globe nominations. Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr
To celebrate the release of Frozen 2 this week, we explore every era of Disney animated films and pick our Top 10! Featuring a quiz, and our thoughts on the current state of Disney's cinematic takeover.
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, we discuss the rise of Netflix and streaming platforms. But at what cost to the future of the cinema that we know and love? Hosted by Matt & Mary.
Nov 19, 2019•53 min
To honour the release of The Irishman this month, we discuss the films of Martin Scorsese and rank our top favourites!
Nov 12, 2019•58 min
Welcome to CineChat! In this episode we break the ice and have a catch-up of the films released in 2019 so far. Yes, there is a quiz.
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min