Defend It Yourself Episode 16 finds Sean joined by Nathan from The Midnight Screening podcast to co-defend Resident Evil (2002). Discussion Points: -The impact of having played the video games (or not) on your view of the film. -The surprising amount of miniature and practical effects that the film employed. -The CGI cannot be defended, especially the crows and the zombie's face. -The Resident Evil/Love Actually crossover you didn't know you wanted. -Sean barely let's poor Nathan get a word in. ...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' is back to review The Whale (2022). Stick around until the end on this one, it's worth it! My Guest: Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird". Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/weirdhorizon Discussion Points: -Sarah and Sarah welcome everyone to the Brendan Fraser bandwagon. We've been keeping it warm for you! -Sean can't do weight conversions. -THAT opening sc...
May 22, 2023•59 min
It's time Michael! Paul from SP Filmviewers and Sean checks in to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital to discuss Halloween II (1981). Discussion Points: -On this second-watch of the film, this didn't stand up as well as Sean first thought. -The problem with making a sequel to such an iconic first film. -Those awesome Loomis monologues. -This is a very steamy film, literally. -Paul brings some fantastic trivia about the film. -Sean brings Census trivia. Raised Questions: -Why didn't they repaint the ma...
May 15, 2023•37 min
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May 13, 2023•5 min
Sean was not impressed with Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) and doesn't 'get it'. Sarah from Weird Horizon is here to try and figure out what didn't land for Sean and discusses her own views on the film. My Guest: Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird". Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/weirdhorizon Discussion Points: -Sarah was told by friends that she would cry watching this...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min
"Lasse where are you going with this?"... Lasse is back! To discuss Sleepy Hollow (1999) with an arguably off-the-pace Sean. Stick around for the musical interlude, seriously. My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646 Discussion Points: -Sean struggles to introduce the episode. -Lasse recommends 'The Gilded Age' series. -Costume dramas. -Sean has really good points, but he can't remember them. -THAT death in Doctor Sleep (2019). -The awesom...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 44 min
"This has just become a moan-fest". Recorded once again live in Italy on Sean's phone in an extremely echoey apartment, this episode marks the final episode of the Italy mini-series. It did not end well. Jack is back to review Kong: Skull Island (2017) with a very sweary Sean. My Guest: Find Jack on Instagram at 'idratherjack'. Discussion Points: -Sean would rather review the apartment. -Jack was worried that Sean was having some kind of medical emergency with the sighing and heavy breathing. -J...
May 04, 2023•18 min
"I'm in a basket!" Recorded live in Italy on Sean's phone in an incredibly echoey apartment, Sean and Jack review Gladiator (1999). What other podcast is recording whilst travelling? None I can think of. My Guest: Find Jack on Instagram at 'idratherjack'. Discussion Points: -Jack logical and chronological ways clash with Sean's waffling and random trivia dumps. -Sean refuses to use the pseudonym Jack chooses for himself. -Jack takes notes from the bottle of wine made on the slopes of Mount Vesuv...
May 01, 2023•43 min
Sean is joined by John from Smash Trivia to review the 2018 film, Tag. Discussion Points: -The real-life group of friends who inspired the story. -Sean discusses character development, despite stating it isn't that type of film. -John wished that Hawkeye was more like Jeremy Renner's character in this. -John discussion Jake Johnson. -Sean was not sold on the 'emotional' ending. Raised Questions: -Does the film try too hard at times? -Did some jokes cross a line? -How bad is The Mummy (2017)? -Is...
Apr 24, 2023•35 min
Ed what happened in here? Tell me what happened, did Michael kill? Did Michael kill again? Sean is joined by Ed from The Film Effect Podcast to try and survive a viewing of Halloween Kills (2021). Discussion Points: -The Loomis appearance in the Halloween Night 1978 flashback sequence. -The decision to have Kills on the same night of Halloween (2018). -Sean still hasn't got over Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009). -The return of characters from the original film. -Evil Dies Tonight. -The level of ...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Sean is joined once more by Steve and RANdy from 'The Decision Reel' podcast. Here's hoping this podcast doesn't go in one ear and out the rubber. Warning: Contains Tangents. Discussion Points: -The random explosions in this film. -The powerful character moments. -The fifth Lethal Weapon film. -Patsy Kensit trivia. -British and American day-time soap operas. -Sean is disgusted that he can't get Twisted Tea. -Whoever came up with the idea to add Joe Pesci is a genius. -Steve discusses modern audi...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Ryan returns with lager to review Speed (1994). Sean brings rum. WARNING: This podcast contains numerous technical glitches and swear words. My Guest: Check out Ryan's shiny new website at https://www.thewalkthelinepodcast.com/ Discussion Points: -Sean tries to be clever and drinks spiced rum straight from the bottle. -Ryan and Sean discuss Bill's ridiculously-difficult Tuesday Trivia. -That iconic lift intro and soundtrack. -Car phones the size of Keanu Reeves head. -Sean is not a fan of The Ac...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The MCU It Yourself series (the attempt to watch all the MCU films for the Patrons) comes to an unceremonious end. Sean battles against his own un-enthusiasm and background noise in this frankly horrendous review of The Incredible Hulk (2008). Raised Questions: -Would you have enjoyed a broodier Hulk in the later MCU films? -Do you ever get the feeling the Universe doesn't want you to podcast? -If this is a middle-of-the-road quality MCU film, how bad will it get? -Should Sean sort out his moist...
Mar 28, 2023•15 min
Lasse returns to talk The Three Musketeers (1993), the Disney Adaption with Tim Curry, Kiefer Sutherland, Oliver Platt, Chris O'Donnell and Charlie Sheen. My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646 Discussion Points: -The lack of a French feel in this film set in France. -Sean enjoyed a film picked by Lasse and feels slightly giddy. -Dingy Dungeons. -The link beween this film and Das Boot (1981). -Chris O'Donnell and whether or not he is bea...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Defend It Yourself returns! Arthur from Two Cents Critic accepts the monumental challenge of defending Reminiscence (2021). Discussion Points: -Sean is not impressed. -Arthur and Sean remind the world you can have a good-natured disagreement about something and maintain polite discourse. Raised Question: -Is this the worst film we've had on Defend It Yourself so far? -Why does no-one talk about this film? -Does Sean's analogy make any sense? -Will Arthur and Sean agree on anything in this review...
Mar 20, 2023•51 min
Paisley from 'Learn German Through Music' podcast joins Sean to give opinion of the ending of the classic 1927 film Metropolis, directed by Fritz Lang. "A brain like yours Rotwang, should be able to forget". Please go and check out Paisley's accompanying episode to this review: I joined her to review the song Metropolis by Callejon. My Guest: Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers! Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs...
Mar 13, 2023•50 min
Bill feels like an afterthought. NEVER Bill, Never! Get ready for an episode that kicks your ash! My Guest: More information about my guest is available here: Support Bill Reads Bad Reviews on Ko-fi.com! https://ko-fi.com/billreadsbadreviews Discussion Points: -So many Volcano puns. -Bill gets sassy about tea. -Bill brings Celcius whilst Sean disappoints bring Pepsi Max. -Sean makes Bill want to leave, twice. -THAT LADDER SCENE. -Bill can't understand why one "poor-defenceless bus tyre" needed s...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min
He's guested more than anyone else... so I thought it was time to show some appreciation. Thanks to Marv from 'Pods Like Us'. You've no idea how many hours I spent on this. Thank You Bill 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews'. To the next 14! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2023•5 min
Defend It Yourself Returns! Pete from 'Middle Class Film Class' joins Sean to Defend The Village (2004). This episode contains spoilers. Discussion Points: -When Pete first watched the film-on rental. -The stellar cast in this film. -You never get anything mundane with M. Night Shyamalan. -The stabbing scene. -Sean puts the final nail in any future collaboration with Budweiser. Raised Questions: -Is this film really disliked? -Was this film mis-marketed as a horror film? -Is The Happening (2008)...
Feb 27, 2023•58 min
Welcome to Review It Yourself with the Cougher and the Sniffler aka Sean and Sarah from 'Weird Horizon'. My Guest: Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird". Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/weirdhorizon Discussion Points: -Sean and Sarah struggle with enthusiasm. -Living in Britain will gently kick out your enthusiasm. -Sarah discusses her plans for 2023 Harry Potter and reality shiftin...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min
The Gerardathon continues. Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' returns...with American beverages. Sean is at pains to point out that it is cold in England. My Guest: More information about my guest is available here: Support Bill Reads Bad Reviews on Ko-fi.com! https://ko-fi.com/billreadsbadreviews Discussion Points: -Sean wants to avoid discussing the film so much that he quizzes Bill on interesting facts about Texas. -Bill proclaims one of the facts "So American it hurts". -Sean wants drinks sp...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Lasse's back and he's brought another beauty! Lasse from 'Fans About Films' podcast returns to discuss R.I.P.D (2013)-Rest in Peace Department. My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646 Discussion Points: -Sean couldn't find any German beer. Prost! -Lasse brought this all on himself. -Sean and Lasse disagree again. -Sean desperately tries to sell the film, but Lasse ain't buying! -Robert Schwentke's filmography. -The film's premise and if i...
Feb 11, 2023•50 min
Sean is joined by Lasse from 'Fans About Films' podcast to review Stephen Sommers' Van Helsing (2004). "You're supposed to die!", "I want to live". My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646 Discussion Points: -The film's poster. -The 'death-by-couch' scene of a main character and how hilarious Sean found it. -The performance of Richard Roxburgh as Count Dracula. -Lasse brings his A-game when it comes to Monster impressions. -The impact of S...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min
After the well-received review of Leopoldstadt last year, Sean returns with his (and his Auntie's) views on another National Theatre Live screening in cinemas: The Crucible, Arthur Miller's classic play about the Salem witch hunts that still resonates today. Thanks for listening! Review It Yourself now has a Patreon! Choose from TWO memberships: -'Nowt Special' Side Series : This 'Nowt Special' tier gives you Exclusive Access to a (ANOTHER) side-series in which Sean watches older, classic films....
Feb 02, 2023•25 min
Paisley from 'Learn German through Music' joins Sean to review Joyeux Noel (2005). A film which follows French, German and Scottish troops and their surprise Christmas Eve/Day truce in 1914, amongst the midst of the First World War (1914-1918). Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers! Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs. Each lesson features a song in a different genre, from indie to rap, punk to reggae, pop to heavy ...
Jan 29, 2023•48 min
Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' joins Sean to discuss Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009). Discussion Points: -Sean attempts to not rant all the way through. -Michael Myers as a drifter. -Two films in and Sean is done with Rob Zombie. -Clayton goes through Rob Zombie's other films. -Sean comes out with an excrement based analogies. -Clayton loves Rob Zombie's Halloween films. -Sean compares Batman & Robin (1997) to Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007). -The film's fantastic poster. -Cl...
Jan 29, 2023•58 min
Sean is joined by brothers Ryan and Kevin from 'The Almost Presidents Podcast' to discuss one of the most famous almost-Presidents, Bobby Kennedy, via the film Bobby (2006). Regarding the no-politics rule for this podcast: Sean decides you can discuss politics as a way of contextualising the film, as long as no-one declares a position. My Guests: Check them out at https://anchor.fm/ryan-johnson866 Discussion Points: -Sean thinks the guys-who-do-drugs should go. -The pain of seeing Stanley Yelnat...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Bill returns for more beverages! They continue their 'Gerard-athon' with Olympus Has Fallen (2013). My Guest : More information about my guest is available here: Support Bill Reads Bad Reviews on Ko-fi.com! https://ko-fi.com/billreadsbadreviews Discussion Points: -Bill's pure hesitation. -The whole film is just ridiculous. -Sean tries not to slip into old-ways and call the leading man Gerald. -The incompetency of the Americans in this film. -Poor Tim. -Bill is furious about the lack of logic reg...
Jan 21, 2023•59 min
Sean is joined by a fellow Northerner-lovely. Catherine Warr is a historian from Leeds, who brings to light often untold or hidden history in Yorkshire and beyond. Catherine joins Sean to review one of Catherine's 'all-time favourite films', East is East (1999). There's a lot to unpack in this film. My Guest: More information can be found on Catherine's Website: https://www.catherinewarrshistorytours.com/ Discussion Points: -Catherine sets out the historical context of the film. -The relatabilit...
Jan 16, 2023•50 min
Sean is very happy to be joined by the Wait... What Podcast Trio for the first film in the Austin Powers trilogy. Discussion Points: -Sean attempts to squeeze in facts amongst the anecdotes. -Communism in Austin Powers. -Dave's fringe (again). -The dancer behind Austin Powers. -The Wait...What Trio don't feel the need to introduce themselves. -Norbit is horrendous. -Diana The Musical. Liam goes off on one. -The loss of the impact of DVD sales. -Sean felt the omission of a mink glove. -Dave check...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min
