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Review It Yourself

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The Podcast with the sigh. Film Reviews without the faff, with Sean from the North-East and Sarah from the South-West. New episodes every Sunday!

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Episodes

'Yorkshire Pudding Beer'

Sean stretches the remit of this 'film' podcast almost to breaking point...you could argue past it, to review Yorkshire Pudding Beer. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202210 min

'Have you ever considered quitting your podcast?'

In a complete change for Review It Yourself, Sean quotes other podcasters who responded to the question 'Have you ever considered quitting your podcast?' on social media. There are serious comments, great quotes and positivity from fellow podcasters. A massive thanks to everyone who responded. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202223 min

Breaking Bill 3: Waterworld (1995)

Sean is joined by Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' podcast to discuss the apparent infamous 'flop', Waterworld (1995). They stay on track for a while before getting side-tracked chatting about a full English breakfast. -Sean’s film choice for their next collaboration horrifies Bill! -Does fried spam belong on a full English breakfast? And what is black pudding? -Bill and Sean talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home. Did it live up to the hype? -Why was Kevin Costner so grumpy in this film? Listen i...

Apr 13, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Casino Royale (2006) with Ben from 'FilmFloggers' and Dan from 'Sopranos Redefined' podcast

For the 100th recorded episode Sean is joined by Ben and Dan Macholz from the 'Sopranos Redefined' podcast. Ben also does a podcast you may have heard of called 'FilmFloggers'. Dan talks about how he and Ben met and became podcast-entangled. Can Sean and Ben cope with Dan’s chirpiness? Highlights include: -Ben gets misty-eyed over the CGI in Die Another Day (2002). -Dan talks about his jersey ‘masterpiece’. -Sean still isn’t happy with most of Daniel Craig’s Bond films. -Ben warns Sean to be car...

Apr 10, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 94

How to behave in Britain (1943) with Cassidy Cash from 'That Shakespeare Life' podcast and the 'DIY History' Channel on YouTube

Sean is joined by Cassidy Cash from ‘That Shakespeare Life’ podcast to discuss ‘How to behave in Britain’ (1943). Whilst discussing this training film for United States Armed Forces in the Second World War, they navigate pub etiquette in Britain, Shove Ha’penny, and Pounds, Shillings and Pennies. Although a nostalgic film, there is a section when the narrator of the film discusses the differences between British and American's treatment of black soldiers in their respective countries. This socie...

Apr 08, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 93

The Batman (2022)

After seeing the film in the cinema for the second time, Sean can't keep his opinion to himself anymore. To say Sean has mixed emotions about this film would be true, but will he ever watch it again? Listen in to find out. You're not going to get many 11 minute episodes on this channel. Enjoy it! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Lost: Season One (2004 TV Series)

Sean waffles his way through the first Season of Lost. CGI polar bears aside, this series has some of the most impressive practical effects ever seen on television. The series begins with one of the best pilot episodes ever and ends with one of the best series finale episodes ever! Sean discusses the brilliant writing, dynamics and acting throughout the series. Random Questions: -How many antibiotics were on that plane? -How many people on the island have killed someone? -How many times does a c...

Apr 01, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Drag Me To Hell (2009) with Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' podcast.

Possessed dentures, handkerchiefs, and stapler fights are all discussed in this review of Drag Me To Hell (2009). Sean is joined once again by Sarah from ‘Weird Horizon’ podcast. Discussion Points: -Sarah introduces Sean to the IMDB’s gives his thoughts on ‘The Batman’, again. -A tangent about toilets. -Sean believes that now that Home Alone has been remade, all bets are off. The review then ends with a joint Great British moan about bland, awkward and uninspired trailers. Thanks for listening! ...

Mar 29, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 92

A Quiet Place II (2020) with Josh from 'Talking SMAC' podcast.

Sean is joined once again by Josh Skaar from the 'Talking SMAC' (Superheroes, Movies, Animations, Comics) podcast. In addition to discussing the film, Josh and Sean talk about: -Scrabble -Graham Crackers -Cillian Murphy's face. Thanks for listening! Apologies for the internet issues. P.s. Sean’s Mam is fine and well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 91

The Mummy Returns (2001) with Sarah from 'Weird Horizon'.

Sean and Sarah spend the best part of two hours talking about how much they love this film. They won't hear a bad word against the film. Like podcasts with too much enthusiasm and waffle? Then this is the podcast for you! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Game of Thrones: The Final Season Tangent with SaVon from 'Coffee and Comments' YouTube Channel

Referencing SaVon’s recent YouTube series where he watched all of Game of Thrones, Sean asks if he really enjoyed the last season. -Sean reveals his dream ending of Game of Thrones. SaVon listens and says ”You would’ve p***ed off so many people”. -Would Sean’s ending have been received as badly as the actual ending? Listen in to find out. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202218 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Inception (2010) with SaVon from the 'Coffee and Comments' YouTube Channel.

Sean is joined by SaVon from the ‘Coffee and Comments’ YouTube Channel. After the host refuses to go through the plot of Inception, SaVon gives it a good go. Stick around for Savon's theory about the film's reality. Sean introduces SaVon to Michael Caine’s ‘Taken’ aka Harry Brown, followed by another tangent about Michael Caine’s earlier films. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Breaking Bill 2: The Mummy (2017)

God, this film is just awful. Sorry Bill. Sean and Bill from ‘Bill Reads Bad Reviews’ try to apply logic to another dumb film. This film is so bad Sean fell asleep for 30 minutes and still felt like he missed nothing. Find Out about Bill Reads Bad Reviews: Support Bill Reads Bad Reviews on Ko-fi.com! ❤️ - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page. Thanks for listening ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Mar 10, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 88

'The United States of Ass-Kicking Coffee': with Eric from 'The 15 Minute Podcast'.

Sean is joined by Eric from 'The 15 Minute Podcast' to tackle one of the greatest riddles of all time: Tea or Coffee? Tackling the institution that is tea-drinking in Britain, Sean is up against Eric, originally from Chicago, who brings his stateside love of coffee. A quick, light-hearted episode to enjoy whilst out and about, or on a short drive to the local tea shop or coffee shop. Whether you're a Darjeeling or Latte person, this episode is for you. Please go over and support Eric's new podca...

Mar 09, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Titanic (1953) with Arron from the 'Time To Talk Titanic' podcast

Sean is joined by Arron from the ‘Time To Talk Titanic’ podcast to review Titanic (1953). Arron and Sean have surprisingly similar points, despite watching the film separately, and talk about the fantastic acting on show. Arron asks interesting questions such as: -Why did they make Captain Smith “a total dish” and a “psycho”? On the other hand, Sean compares the film to Oliver! Titanic (1953) is very musical, much to Arron’s annoyance. It made him want to jump overboard! A film packed with stupe...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 86

The Mummy (1999) with Mark from '100 things we learned from film'

Sean is joined by Mark from ‘100 things we learned from film’ podcast, who’s just come in from the pub after watching the football. -Sean has been self-isolating enjoying rum and Covid. This podcast is meant to review The Mummy (1999) but goes all over the place encompassing “North East chat”, Parmos, Hovis adverts and Rebus. Random Questions: -Is it a Bre-naissance or a Fra-naissance? -Is Daniel Craig punching? -Who is Mark’s free pass? Thanks for listening! Warning: This podcast contains stron...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534 (2001 TV Film)

Back off Air Traffic Control lady... this pilot is mine! Another old Sky Movies regular, to go with 'Flood: The Day the Dam Broke' (Check out the review with Joe from Hallmark of Greatness) and 'Trapped: Buried Alive' (Review on the way!), Rough Air stars Eric Roberts as Pilot Mike Hogan. I loved this film as a kid and really enjoyed revisiting it. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 06, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Atonement (2007) with Brenda from 'Horrifying History'.

Brenda from Horrifying History joins Sean to review Atonement. This review is an in-depth look at the making of the film and the themes prevalent in the story. Brenda and Sean notice, however, that it is not a film to watch when you are feeling low. Brenda analyses the film fantastically whilst Sean delves into the history of the British Institution Marks & Spencer. Mixing love, war, class, gender roles and lies, with a story that is not sacrificed or overtaken by these themes, this film is ...

Mar 04, 20221 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Scream (2022): An 'I can't be bothered to review this one properly' episode.

Attempting to exorcise the waffle, Sean debuts the first "I can't be bothered to review this one properly' episode. He gives his thoughts on Scream (2022) and explains in two-minutes what he thought and why it didn't get a full-length review. Thanks for listening! If you like this new shorter episode format, please let me know on GoodPods, Instagram, Twitter, Podchaser + wherever you listen by commenting/sharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 27, 20223 min

Breaking Bill 1: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)

Discover where #BreakingBill began. Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' joins Sean to discuss the third Mummy film (Yes there was a third one). Bill doesn't think he's seen it before and brings a few bad reviews along. Bill and Sean stupidly decide to try and apply logic to the film and ask important questions such as: -What was with the goofy humour? -Would this film have been received more favourably if it came out in the 90's? -What does waffle/waffling mean? Listen in to find out! Find out ab...

Feb 25, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) with 'Wait... What? Podcast'.

Guesting this week are Liam, David and Mitchell from Wait…What!? Podcast. With 5 minutes Sean has stumbled across a VHS copy of Batman & Robin (1997), which disgusts Liam. The trio and Sean ponder whether Post Companies use this film as a training video. The guys get serious (for about five minutes) to discuss the parts of the film which would never be seen as acceptable in a film today. The episodes then descends into a discussion about the Watford Gap, VAR, and the football. Thanks to the ...

Feb 20, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 82

"Mr Blobby has a baby!?" Tangent with 'Wait... What? Podcast'.

"We can go...we can just go": These words give Sean the green light to go into a full-on tangent once again. What follows is a glorious tangent about Mr Blobby, the (terrifying) 1990's children's TV character, or "Nightmare Fuel" as Liam puts it. Sean kicks it off by asking Liam, David and Mitchell what's annoyed them today towards the end of the Ace Venture (1994) review. This begins a conversation about Millennial technology, which somehow ends up at Mr Blobby. Thanks for listening! Hosted on ...

Feb 15, 202239 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Unbreakable (2000) with Mark from 'Visually Stunning Movie Podcast'.

Sean and Mark from the 'Visually Stunning Movie Podcast' review Unbreakable (2000). They ask: -Is this a film about depression or identity? -Was Split (2016) a back-door sequel to this film in order to make a proper sequel in Glass (2019)? Whilst pondering these questions Mark teaches Sean some basic American Football facts before they dive into the world of M. Night Shyamalan films. Thanks for listening! This podcast contains spoilers for Unbreakable, Split and Glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Feb 12, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Hopes for the future of Doctor Who: A tangent with Mark from 'Visually Stunning Movie Podcast'.

Taking a detour from their review of Unbreakable (2000), Sean and Mark discuss the return of Doctor Who under the control of RTD. They talk the different accents since Doctor Who returned in 2005 and their hopes that the show can reach the highest heights once again. Sean completely messes up the Geography- incorrectly stating where Jodie Whittaker was from (She is from a part of Huddersfield) whilst Doctor Who has been based in Sheffield as of late. He compounds this by then getting parts of Yo...

Feb 11, 20228 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Never Too Late (2022)

Struggling to think of a way to start this week's episode, Sean reads out the British Board of Classification's rating of the film and the air turns blue. He manages to somehow compare this film to Chicken Run and talks about the film's beautiful message. A film with heart, great acting and laugh-out-loud moments, this is well worth going to see! Thanks for listening! This podcast contains strong language. BBFC Quoted from: Never Too Late | BBFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Feb 08, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Boiling Point (2022)

Sean reviews the best film he's seen at the cinema in a long, long time. Stephen Graham stars in this one-shot British drama film set in the tense atmosphere of a high-end London restaurant on the last Friday before Christmas. Go and watch this film! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Die Hard 2 (1990) with Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line Podcast'

After reviewing Die Hard last year, Ryan kindly returns to collaborate with Sean-who immediately forgets his guest's name (Sorry mate). They discuss: -Evil old women in 90's action films -The films outrageous F-word count, and the really gratuitous deaths in the film. -Ryan is not impressed by the bromance between Powell and McClane, before getting technical as he isn't happy about the films choice of guns. Sean and Ryan also attempt to answer: - How hard is it to have a dump on a C-130? - How b...

Feb 05, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 77

A Quiet Place (2018)

Sean reviews A Quiet Place and gives a brief (for him) overview of the plot of the film. He also talks about some of his favourite scenes from the film. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Leopoldstadt (National Theatre Live 2022)

Sean talks about seeing the National Theatre Live screening of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt. The story unfolds across four generations of the Austrian-Jewish Merz family from 1899, 1900, 1924, and 1955. A fantastic play with stand-out performances from Aidan McArdle and Sebastian Armesto, there is great tension and foreboding, alongside dark humour. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 28, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Office Space (1999)

After being recommended this film, Sean reviews it- quickly and succinctly for once! Apologies for the "Thank You" fest at the end. Thank You for listening and for 500 views! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 74
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