Luke, Sarah and Sean discuss Garth Marenghi's real horror novels and deep dive into pulp romance novels, in this hilarious conclusion to their review of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004). Sean discusses playing Scrabble with his Auntie and what Monty Don means to her. Thanks for listening Auntie. This podcast contains strong language. Chapters: 0:01: Marv from 'Pods Like Us' 1:21 The Joy of Discussing A Series Together 2:39 Word of Mouth Recommendations 5:02 The Humour of Absurdity 11:48 Literar...
Jul 05, 2025•54 min
Sean and Sarah welcome back Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast', well, Sarah does. Sean feels like they can't get rid of Luke at the minute. Welcome to our Darkplace. Sarah, Sean and Luke explore the cult TV series 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) in this in-depth two-part review full of quotes and nostalgia. Chapters 0:04 Welcome to Review It Yourself 1:13 Entering Garth's Darkplace 4:20 The Unique Experience of Darkplace 10:44 The Show's Celebrity Cast 15:25 The Bizarre Character Dynamics 24...
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Sean and Sarah continue to be unimpressed by 28 Years Later (2025) in this concluding part of their review. They also try to answer where it all went wrong for modern films. Chapters 0:11 The characters in 28 Days Later (2002) 0:41 Critics' Opinions on the Film 4:55 Review Highlights and Critique 9:16 Analysing Positive Reviews 12:07 Viewer Expectations vs. Reality 12:23 Critique of Film's Tone and Direction 19:04 Comparisons to Other Films 23:57 Disappointment with the Film's Execution 31:53 Re...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Sean and Sarah dive expletives-first into this review of 28 Years Later (2025). As massive fans of 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), what will they make of this film? Spoilers: Not a lot. Chapters: 0:07 This film makes me sick. 1:26 Sean's Auntie's Verdict 4:05 Conflicting Opinions 4:44 Exploring Themes 7:31 Setting and Premise 11:10 The Quarantine Society 16:50 The Nature of Infection 21:24 The Dangers of the Mainland 24:01 The Evolution of the Infected 27:13 Death and Acceptance ...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 20 min
The concluding part of Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast!' and Sean's discussion of the underrated film, Battle: Los Angeles (2011). Chapters: 0:00 'Pods Like Us' sting 0:17 Open-Ended Endings 1:18 Experimental Films and Their Decline 1:46 Audience Expectations and Financial Risks 5:02 The Evolution of Film Marketing 13:28 The state of Current Cinema 15:31 Critics vs. Audience Perception 30:18 Reviewing the Reviews 40:26 The Future of Action Films 51:28 The Howdy Beans Podcast 55:18 Upcoming Se...
Jun 21, 2025•57 min
Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast!' joins a "sexy phlegm"-ridden Sean to discuss the underrated film Battle: Los Angeles (2011). Stick around for Part Two and the examination of what the critics said about the film, in our "Did You Even F**king Watch This Film?" section. Chapters: 0:08 Welcome to Review It Yourself 2:34 Podcast Listening Habits 8:14 Introducing Battle Los Angeles 10:55 Aaron Eckhart's Acting Prowess 11:43 Realism in Alien Invasions 16:34 CGI and Visual Effects 18:08 Character-D...
Jun 21, 2025•52 min
The concluding part of Sean and Jamie's review of the new Netflix Documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster'. Thanks for Listening! This episode is dedicated to those who lost their lives on the Titanic, the Titan and their families and loved ones. Rest In Peace. Find us here: X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 14, 2025•52 min
Sean and Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' explore Netflix's new documentary, which chronicles the story of the OceanGate submersible Titan. They discuss the Titan from design to the tragic end. Chapters: 0:08 Welcome to Review It Yourself 0:55 Diving into the Documentary 2:35 Trailer Thoughts and First Impressions 5:12 Documentary Structure and Content 6:46 The Submersible and Its Crew 11:14 Investigative Perspectives 14:23 The Design Controversy 17:06 The Search and Rescue 19:20 Family Perspecti...
Jun 14, 2025•46 min
Preview It Yourself continues! Ahead of their upcoming review episode of the full series, Sean and Sarah introduce Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast' to the trailer and show intro for Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004). The Preview It Yourself side series is here to help you decide whether a film or TV series is worth watching, from the quality of the trailer alone. Chapters: 0:56 Introduction to Garth Marenghi's Darkplace 3:00 The Appeal of Dark Place 5:09 Exploring Matt Berry's Work 6:25 Graha...
Jun 07, 2025•7 min
Sean and Sarah throw caution to the wind and flirt with controversy by inviting Ryan Walker, from The Walk The Line Podcast, back onto the podcast. Ryan brings the best film ever: Commando (1985). Warning: Get ready for some one liners, mesh vests and filth! Stick around for the Milky Buttons anecdote. Discussion Points: -Ryan brings Bryan Adams trivia. -Sean and Ryan have a spat. -The three-minutes of world-building. -That suspiciously white dressing gown. -The Did You Even F**king Watch This F...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 16 min
The Preview It Yourself side-series takes a historical turn, as Sean from 'Review It Yourself' and Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' discuss the trailer for Netflix's upcoming documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster' (2025). The documentary will be released only on Netflix on 11th June 2025.* Discussion Points: -The direction of the documentary. -Whether the trailer feels less like a documentary and more like a crime-drama. -Similarities between Stockton Rush and J. Bruce Ismay. Raised Question...
May 31, 2025•48 min
Lasse returns to the podcast to discuss Midnight Run (1988), a buddy comedy film with emotional depth, starring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin, Joe Pantoliano, and Yaphet Kotto-Kananga from live and Let Die (1973). Discussion Points: -Sean discovers the power of positivity. -Lasse never misses. -The Bond-esque cold open. -Sean breaks out the clichés. Raised Questions: -Has Sean found the world's most enthusiastic German? -Why are there so many actor's from 1987's The Untouchables? -Are Lasse a...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 24 min
In this initial thoughts review, Sean messages Sarah straight after seeing Gladiator II in cinemas. Has Sean ever sounded this positive? Thanks for Listening! Find us here: X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2025•1 min
Huzzah! Sean continues to recommend some of his favourite films to Sarah. Next Up: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. "This ship is our home. This ship is England!". Discussion Points: -The Did You Even F**king Watch This Film? returns. -Sarah's disgraceful lack of nautical knowledge. -Sarah and Sean discuss the rich characters, anchored by the performances of Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany. -Why Sarah isn't "fully sold" on Russell Crowe. -Whether or not we get too many films based...
May 10, 2025•2 hr 2 min
Sean and Sarah return with the sixth episode of the Preview It Yourself side series. They watch and discuss the trailers for 28 Years Later, Warfare and the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. Discussion Points: -Sarah nearly leaves less than two minutes in. -Sean tries to warn Sarah of the truly horrific trailer she is about to watch. -Sarah wonders how the 28 Years Later looks so similar to 28 Days Later (2002). -Adam Driver. -There's a serious "Hunchback of Notre Dame"-based misunderstan...
May 03, 2025•43 min
Sean introduces Sarah to another hidden gem, that she's never seen: Frequency (2000). "A great film about family, that's not a family-friendly film". Discussion Points: -The difficult-to-explain plot of the film. -The similarities between Frequency and Field of Dreams (1989). -Sean mentions Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' and the planned reviews that never were. -Sarah and Sean dive into what the critics thought of this film in “Open up and swallow some dubious reviews" section! With hilariou...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Find yourself some shade hot legs, and listen to this web-tastic review. Defend It Yourself 25 finds Sean joined by Matthew Dawson, the creator of 'Mortalverse DC' Audio Dramas, who comes to defend his favourite maligned film: Spider-Man 3 (2007). Discussion Points: -Matthew explains why this film has "a special place in his heart". -Sean tries not to moan about modern comic book films. -The common complaints about this film, including villains and tone. -Emo Peter Parker. -Sean thinks this is K...
Apr 19, 2025•58 min
Steve from The Decision Reel returns to finish the Rush Hour series. Has the charm worn off by this third instalment? Check out The Decision Reel here: https://www.thedecisionreel.com/ Discussion Points: -The curse of the third film in a trilogy. -Tangents include Jurassic Park 3, The Big Bang Theory, Friends, Stranger Things and The Batman. -Sean puts the boot into the Jurassic World sequel, even though he loved "Battle of Big Rock" (2019). -Steve hasn't seen "No Time To Die" (2021) , so Sean c...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Sean is joined by author of 'Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called The Coward of Titanic', Clifford Ismay, to look into J. Bruce Ismay. Bruce Ismay was the Chairman of The White Star Line, who became infamous for getting into a lifeboat and surviving the sinking of the Titanic. But are things as one-sided as people think? Listen in to this riveting discussion as Cliff and Sean bring their own insights into the debate. They discuss: -Thomas Henry Ismay and his relati...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Sean and Sarah discuss Doctor Who Series One 'Rose' and whether it holds up twenty years later. Discussion Points: -How Sean and Sarah both found the series. -The casting of Billie Piper. -What Christopher Eccleston's second series could have been like. -The break-neck speed of this episode! -The relationship between Rose and her Mam. -The uneven tone in the first few episodes. -THAT 'oner' shot! -Sean and Sarah discuss escapism. -Sarah is perturbed and a 'tad miffed' by the current state of Doc...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 44 min
Defend It Yourself returns after over a year away, and it begins with an absolute beaut! Griffin from the Reboot Deboot Podcast joins Sean to defend, Rubber (2010). Find Griffin's Podcast Here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/rebootdeboot Discussion Points: -Griffin thinks people need to check their tone when talking about this film. -Sean was worried what he'd been asked to watch, when he heard the title. -The DVD read-through returns. -This film is truly like nothing you've ever seen! -S...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Preview It Yourself returns! Sean and Sarah discuss the new trailer for the upcoming Final Destination Bloodlines. Is it worth your hard earned money? Listen in to find out. Time Stamps: 0:11 Trailer Talk 0:50 Trailer Reactions 3:03 Franchise Expectations 5:04 Spoilers and Surprises 6:14 Modern Day Elements 6:58 New Perspectives 9:58 Anticipation Builds 10:27 Plot Insights 12:35 Cast and Crew 13:37 Inheriting Death 14:25 Final Thoughts Thanks for Listening! Find us here: X: @YourselfReview Insta...
Mar 16, 2025•16 min
Sarah is back! She and Sean finally discuss one of their oddly favourite films, Prometheus (2012). Discussion Points: -Sean likes this film, but can see it's faults. -Sarah really appreciates the story's set-up and the unusual landscape. -The film's aesthetics and themes versus the execution and uneven tone. -Sarah loves films where people grapple with their faith. -Sarah's recollections of watching the med-pod scene. -The incredibly awful line reads. -Sarah loved the well-rounded character of D...
Mar 09, 2025•2 hr 23 min
Sean is joined by Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' YouTube Channel to review the Norwegian film, Konvoi (2023), known internationally as The Arctic Convoy. The film appears to be based upon the true story of the 1942 PQ17 convoy, one of the first major Anglo-American convoys of the Second World War. Discussion Points: -Sean needs his nautical fix. -Why this film is one of Jamie's favourite films. -The poor promotional poster. -The fantastic script, sound design and special effects. -Sean was surp...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Stew from 'Stew World Order' joins Sean to try and answer the question: Modern Films, are they flying or dying? Stew believes we're in a golden age, Sean does not... Time Stamps: 1:29 Film Debate: Flying or Dying? 1:40 Generational Nostalgia 6:02 Access to Diverse Films 10:48 Voices in Cinema 14:41 The Case Against Modern Films 17:12 Poor Writing and World Building 20:02 Death of Comedy 22:38 The Decline of Movie Stars 45:24 The Shift in Film Quality 1:04:08 Conclusion: Quality vs. Quantity 1:08...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Sean is feeling the pressure this week as he and Sarah review his Auntie's favourite film: What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? (1963). Discussion Points: -What the hell happened to acting and film-making. -The tour de force performances from Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. -Sarah and Sean were surprised by the sheer class of the entire production. -The career of Davis and Crawford. -The golden age of Hollywood. -The outstanding performances of the supporting cast. -Sarah loves a sad and cynical film...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Sean gives his initial thoughts to Alex Garland's Civil War (2024). Discussion Points: -Sean was reminded of The Road (2009) and Nightcrawler (2014), with the intent of this film. -Typical American understatement. -Whether this film felt futuristic or not. -The strange sense of normality that people still adhere to, in the midst of a civil war. -Sean goes on tangent about Tesco. -The strange way they marketed the film. -How unexpectedly dark and gritty this film is. -America and foreign interven...
Feb 09, 2025•55 min
Sean welcomes back massive friend of the show Luke, from The Howdy Beans Podcast! to discuss the first Wallace and Gromit film. What follows is a celebration of English television. With the shops shut on a Bank Holiday, A Grand Day Out (1989) sees an inventor Wallace and his pet dog Gromit travel to the moon in their home-made rocket ship, in order to replenish their cheese supplies. Because you can't have dry crackers can you? Discussion Points: -In the preamble, Sean and Luke still don't see e...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Sean is joined once again by Marie from '2 Girls, 1 Reusable Cup Podcast' and 'We Needed Roads' to lay into the poorly-executed Batman: The Killing Joke (2016). Discussion Points: -The DVD read-through returns. -Marie brings her comic book knowledge, whilst Sean brings his views without having read the comic. Neither were impressed. -The baffling creative choices behind this adaptation, particularly the horrific depiction of Barbara Gordon. -Sean questions Barbara Gordon's garment choices. -Mari...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Sean and Sarah review one of their favourite films, M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002). They once again examine what the top critics think, before embarking on an in-depth dive into the film. Discussion Points: -The way this film divides people. -The Bad Reviews return! -The laser focus of this film. -Sean isn't happy to be taught how to pronounce a word by Sarah, someone from the South. -Sarah and Sean wonder if people trust mainstream critics anymore. -Whether people consider films art or conte...
Jan 19, 2025•2 hr 46 min
