Happy Valentines! We take a romantic look at your favourite romantic films, do a romantic quiz and tackle a new film starring one of the many loves of Sam's life, Tom Hanks; also a spoiler-filled look at Wandavision episode 6 and some SnyderCut talk.
Sam and J-L are joined once more by Brandon to discuss the latest Netflix original Malcolm & Marie starring John David Washington and Zendaya, as well as two new releases on Prime Video - disaster movie Greenland and the sci-fi romance Bliss. A week of films featuring fractured relationships before Valentine's Day! WandaVision episode 5 (with spoilers): 22:20 — 32:45 Greenland: 32:45 Bliss: 42:55 Malcolm & Marie: 57:53 — 91:16
Sam returns after a week away to join J-L in a look at poignant Russell T. Davies drama It’s A Sin and Carey Mulligan’s latest excavation-based romp The Dig. Wandavision episode 4 and the important Kong v Godzilla debate get the Now Showing treatment.
With Sam absent through illness, J-L takes the host hotseat alongide guest Lewis to discuss Regina King's One Night In Miami, new Netflix film The White Tiger and Wandavision, the first MCU series on Disney+. Dave Franco's directorial debut The Rental also gets a mention. Get well soon Sam! Minor Wandavision spoilers from 59:00 to 70:05
J-L decides from the best films that we discussed in 2020 as Sam throws up a series of nominations! Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you to all that listened to the Now Showing Podcast throughout 2020!
Sam and JL take a look at Charlie Brooker's comedy retrospective Death to 2020 before diving in to Soul, Pixar's newest feature film. Brief spoiler section from 1:15:45-1:21:58
Sam and J-L look at the much anticipated Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis, in our Christmas Eve episode.
Sam and J-L are joined once again by friend of the show Boe! The trio take turns in reviewing Italian adventure comedy Rose Island, musical The Prom and the latest DCEU release Wonder Woman 1984.
Sam and J-L take a look at David Fincher's new Netflix original ‘MANK’ and the classic that inspired it: Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane. Christmas, HBO Max and empty Blu-Ray cases all get a mention.
An all on-demand episode sees Sam and J-L look at Ron Howard's newest film Hillbilly Elegy from Netflix, which has been in many Oscar conversations, and the new Amazon Prime drama film Uncle Frank starring Paul Bettany. The tear-jerking Netflix short film If Anything Happens I Love You is also discussed.
In our first ever Q&A, we’re joined by listener Brandon to cover a variety of topics that range from “What’s the worst film you love?” to “What film would you use to represent America”!
Sam and J-L are back with a spooky Halloween special! Horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street gets mixed reviews from the two hosts, whilst new Netflix horror His House gets an in-depth review; the duo give their thoughts on the state of cinema in the wake of the UK's second lockdown. RIP Sean Connery.
J-L and a self-isolated Sam take a look at the Amazon Original sequel 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'. Plus Sam gives his gloomy thoughts on Netflix's Hitchcock remake Rebecca, starring Arnie Hammer and Lily James, whilst J-L looks at Irish indie film Pixie. Follow us on Twitter at @NowShowingFilm!
Sam and J-L take a look at Miranda July’s newest film Kajillionaire before discussing the newest Netflix original, The Trial of the Chicago 7. Pizza Time.
This week, the dynamic duo take a look at the new A24 horror Saint Maud, but not before delving into the world of The Walking Dead and it’s newest spinoff - World Beyond; taking a look at The Haunting of Bly Manor; and analysing the intricacies of the Rocky franchise. TIMESTAMPS: Saint Maud (spoilers start): 83:10 Saints Maud (spoilers end): 100:20
Sam and J-L point their magnifying glasses at a pair of rather different new releases, Scottish indie film Schemers and new Netflix original Enola Holmes! Elementary, my dear Houston. TIMESTAMPS: Enola Holmes (spoilers start): 1:24:00 Enola Holmes (spoilers end): 1:36:58
Sam and J-L are back to take a look at the newest instalment of the Bill and Ted franchise. The duo also take a look at the new Netflix original The Devil All The Time and a couple of UK crime dramas. Most bodacious.
Sam and Jordan-Luke are once again joined by Boe. The trio talk about the final film in the Fox X-Men franchise - The New Mutants - as well as Charlie Kaufman's new Netflix film, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, and retouching upon Christopher Nolan's TENET. TIMESTAMPS: Tenet (spoiler start): 60:10 Tenet (spoiler end): 61:30 The New Mutants (spoiler start): 72:40 The New Mutants (spoiler end): 96:15
Sam and Jordan-Luke are joined by friend of the podcast Boe to talk about Christopher Nolan’s newest blockbuster TENET! The DC Fandome is also discussed, with a focus on the new trailer for The Batman. TIMESTAMPS: Tenet (non-spoiler): 52:15 Tenet (with spoilers): 1:19:15 End of Tenet spoilers: 1:36:15
The boys are back with a special look at six current films - Unhinged, Project Power, An American Pickle, Proxima, Babyteeth and The Hunt all get quickfire reviews in this episode celebrating the return of the silver screen!
A special bonus episode! 5 films, 3 TV shows, a luxury item and a snack to enjoy on a desert island! J-L and Sam give you their silver screen spin on radio classic Desert Island Discs.
Sam and Jordan-Luke take a look at two more classics this week. J-L recommended the 1957 legal drama 12 Angry Men from Sidney Lumet, whilst Sam suggested Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 renowned thriller Psycho. The pair also discuss the latest film and TV news, take a look at the new biopic Radioactive - and talk about finally returning to the cinema!
Sam and J-L are joined by Now Showing veteran Izaac to discuss the Spielberg war-epic Saving Private Ryan. The crew look over the latest film news, discuss pickles (again) and have a quiz about all things Ryan.
Sam and Jordan-Luke take a look at new Netflix original The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron, before delving into two personal favourites: the 2012 horror The Woman in Black and the 2014 drama Whiplash.
Sam and Jordan-Luke are joined by their first guest - football journalist and friend @SportsJonny. The trio take a look at the 1980 horror classic 'The Shining', but not before discussing what else they’ve been watching and some news from the industry. Seth Rogen turns himself into a pickle.
Sam and Jordan-Luke are back for the second episode of the new and improved Now Showing podcast! In this episode, we take a look at the 1990 gangster epic Goodfellas, which J-L had never seen before, and the 2017 horror Get Out, which Sam had missed out on until recently. We also talk about what we have been watching in the last week and discuss a few pieces of recent industry news.
The second part of the new iteration of the Now Showing podcast! In this part we look in detail at both Ridley Scott's 1982 classic Blade Runner, based on the book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick and the 2017 sequel it spawned, Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049. TIMESTAMPS: Blade Runner (with spoilers): Aprox. 2:00-39:40 Blade Runner 2049 (non-spoiler) 39:40-58:53 Blade Runner 2049 (with spoilers) 58:53-1:11:20
After a lengthy absence, Sam is back with the beginning of a Now Showing series, with the help of new co-host Jordan-Luke McDonald, entitled I've Never Seen..., in this episode we'll talk about the podcast, what we've been watching and some news in the world of film before reviewing both of the Blade Runner films. This episode has been split into two parts due to it's length - this part consists of our news, podcast discussion and personal viewing experiences. The reviews will be released soon i...
