Warning: Contains lots of swearing. Trust me, if you're ever unlucky enough to see this film, you'll understand. FLAWED!? Welcome to Defend It Yourself 21: Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City with Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' podcast. You're better than this Clayton! Discussion Points: -This film is painfully generic. -Sean has one positive thing to say about this film. -Clayton explains why he likes the film. -Clayton's co-star Shawn and why he's such a good friend. -The f...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to 'For Flux Sake: Or we watched it so you don't have to'. Sean and his companion Clayton from ' Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies ' bring you their very honest thoughts on Doctor Who Flux, the Thirteenth 'Event' Series. Disclaimer: This podcast episode is not an attack on anybody who created or starred in the series, and has not been made to offend. We do not condone any hate towards anybody involved, as we have no doubt they all worked bloody hard to get this series made. This podcast w...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 36 min
IT'S ONE DAY TILL HALLOWEEN! Happy, Happy Halloween! Happy, Halloween, Silver Shamrock! Paul from SP Filmviewers joins Sean to discuss The night no-one came home! Discussion Points: -The failed idea for a Halloween Anthology series. -Sean discusses other podcasters views. -That damn song. -Sean brings very depressing trivia. -Paul and Sean discuss the score by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth. -The iconic (to whom?) DVD cover read-out returns. -Paul brings out his 4K imported DVD of Halloween III...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 19 min
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Oct 29, 2023•32 sec
"This has no right to be as good as it is!". Steve and Randy from The Decision Reel return to continue the Lethal Weapon film series with Sean. This time they're discussing Lethal Weapon 3 (1992). Discussion Points: -It's Randy, Steve and Sean's first-time watching the film. -The bromance of Riggs and Murtagh. -The impressive creative team behind this motion picture. -1990 film introductions. -The authenticity and production value in using real buildings and housing estates, rather than CGI. -Th...
Oct 23, 2023•54 min
Don and Jordan from 'I Scene It' podcast join Sean to defend Airborne, a 1993 film about inline skating. Sean couldn't find anywhere to watch the film online. Basic Plot: Mitchell is a California kid and his rich, awesome parents tell him that a trip to Australia...but his parents send him to Cincinnati (in the middle of winter) to his Aunt and Uncle's. With best mate Seth Green, a jock brother, and a visually attractive female, Mitchell attempts to keep his head above water in his new environme...
Oct 16, 2023•49 min
"I know we're doing Batman and Robin, but I don't need to see nips". Review It Yourself's Two Year Anniversary arrives in the form of the perfect (Sean's word) Batman & Robin (1997), a "film so thirsty that it hurts". Who else do you call when your podcast garden needs tending but Clayton and Shawn from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' Discussion Points: -Clayton finally tries Jaffa Cakes! -Sean brings his special mug to drink Biscuit Tea "Taste Like Jaffa". -The backside acting in this fi...
Oct 09, 2023•2 hr 8 min
Stew from Stew World Order joins Sean to review the 2002 classic Ghost Ship. My Guest: Robert Stewart from Stew World Order podcast: His website SWO Productions: https://swoproductions.com/ Discussion Points: -Sea Evil...get it. -Stew was not impressed. -Stew and his numerous podcast conquests. -The similarities between this film and The Parent Trap (1998). -The Creep Butler Award goes to... -Apologies to the Australians for the accent attempt. -The Shining starring The Good Wife. -Do not pay at...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min
"There's a double space there!" Lou brings along the romantic-comedy New In Town (2009). It's a surprisingly on-track review until about 35 minutes when it takes a huge detour into food, naturally. Discussion Points: -This is a goofy film. -The DVD cover read-out, warning guys it's a long one! -Sean does not like double-spaced mistakes. -The 'I know Edgar and that wasn't Edgar' actress does a great job. -Lou brings some fantastic trivia. -The main character does not fall off a balcony. -The Brid...
Sep 25, 2023•57 min
"I mean where do you even start with this one?" Sean and Ryan crack open their respective bottles of rum to discuss Point Break (1991). This episode is a rather sweary one. You have been warned. My Guest: Ryan Walker from The Walk The Line podcast. Find out more here: https://www.thewalkthelinepodcast.com/ Time-Stamps: 07 minutes-Sean finally does an introduction. 08 minutes-The film is revealed. 09 minutes-Ryan is finally introduced. Discussion Points: -Batting moths with a poster tubes. -Ryan ...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 30 min
The Later with Lou side-series continues with the best film yet and one of Lou's favourite films:Sleeping with the Enemy (1991). Discussion Points:-Sean has lost track of his side-series.-The iconic DVD read-through, now in an American accent!-Lou brings a better synopsis!-Jerry Goldsmith's awesome soundtrack. -Lou brings shed-loads of trivia. It's glorious. -The strength of this film upon multiple viewings. -The links between this film and Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980).-The time span of ...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr
We're sticking with the Rom-Coms: Lou [from Pods Like Us] and Sean review The Lakehouse. Discussion Points: -Sean wanted to like this film. -Marv is wearing a Beatles shirt this year. -Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock reunite for the first time since Speed (1994). -The link between this film and The Untouchables (1987). -Sean and Lou discuss Christopher Plummer's filmography and accolades. -Sean denies that he is picky about films. -Lou and Sean discuss Knowing (2009) and 2012 (2009). Raised Ques...
Sep 04, 2023•32 min
"I'm not American but I've got ears Clayton!". Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' podcast to discuss the book and film adaptation of Red, White and Royal Blue (2023). Warning: Please be aware that this podcast contains discussions of adult themes, including sexuality and depictions of intimacy on-screen. Discussion Points: -Sean introduces the "WTF America" and "Oh Dear Me England" segments. -Issues with book-to-film adaptations. -Uma Thurman commits. -Clayton is delighted by Sean's...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Peanut Butter and Oreos, Confusion about books, Strawberry Allergies and Old German Impressions? It must be the second instalment of the Quaidathon! Bill from Bill Reads Bad Reviews joins a lovely host to discuss: The Parent Trap (1998). Discussion Points: -Beverages of choice. Bill goes for normal cola; Sean goes for Northern English Botanically Brewed Cola from Fentimans. -Come on man. -The risk of drowning in this film. -Bill and Sean discuss favourite characters, favourite moments, best line...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min
You either go with this film and enjoy it, or you don't! Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' podcast returns to review a very divisive (shock, horror) M. Night Shyamalan. 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 Sean are back with another cheery pick-me-up film. -The inescapable nature of death and ageing. -Se...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Sean is joined by Nina and Verushka a.k.a. Shawn and Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' to defend the often-maligned The World Is Not Enough (1999). My Guests: -Shawn @murphthesmurph -Clayton @justhappy2cu -Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies @TripleMMMPod Discussion Points: -Peak Brosnan 007. -Denise Richards role of Christmas Jones-shout-out to Scott and Cam over at SpyHards podcast interview with Denise. -The back-story of Doctor Christmas Jones. -The fantastic cast and the top-notc...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In the words of Jack Torrance "Go Check It Out!" After a bit of a false start, Sean is joined by Nathan from 'Midnight Screening Podcast' returns for more horror goodness. My Guest: Nathan on Twitter: Nathan Needs A Username @needing_name Midnight Screening on Twitter: @Screening_Pod Warning: This is one of those reviews that is entertaining, but it is "a bit wordy". Discussion Points: -Sean begins with a quote from William Friedkin. -The initial reception to the film, when it was released. -Thi...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' joins Sean in a new side series Preview It Yourself, to discuss the teaser trailer for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) and some older classic trailers. *To avoid breaching copyright the podcast does not contain trailers* The Last Voyage of the Demeter is released on 11th October 2023. A film which the director described as "Ridley Scott's Alien set in 1897". My Guest: Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esote...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Nik from 'Happiness in Darkness: The Superhero Movie Podcast' returns for the 18th episode of Defend It Yourself! You are in for a treat! My Guest: Find out more about Nik here: https://www.whiskeyandcigarettesshow.com/happiness-in-darkness Discussion Points: -Nik is from Italy and Sean has just been to Italy-queue a tangent straight from the off. -Sean will not see the new Witches film. -Roald Dahl book film adaptations. -The challenge of adapting books into films. Sean brings up Harry Potter a...
Jul 31, 2023•54 min
Sit-up Britain! Grab your turkey curry, it's time to discuss Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Discussion Points: -Bridget Jones sell-by-date. -Peppa's Pig attitude. -Lou and Marv again mix with the stars. -Vile Richard. -Anybody who says the phrase "Does nothing work outside of London" raises red flag to Sean. -Jellyfisher alert! -The Bridget Cinematic Universe (BCU). -Hugh Grant and why he declined appearing in the third installment of the BCU. -Sir Trevor McDonald V Walter Cronkite. Raised Questi...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min
This film reminded Sean of why he loves films. Lasse Vogt from 'Fans About Films' is back! My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646 Discussion Points: -The Review It Yourself audience are clearly loving Lasse's episodes. -Lasse has pulled it out of the bag for this -This film reminded Sean of his love for films. -Sean hopes this film will be retroactively looked upon as the masterful piece of cinema that it is. -CGI is an understandable ch...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Marv from 'Pods Like Us' joins Sean for an early morning chat. Discussion Points: -The Marvel films. -The James Bond series. -Sean insists that Marvel is like that friend that won't take the hint and go home after a house party. -The podcast recording gets gate-crashed at Sean's end, so apologies for any background noise. -Marv decides to bridge the gap as Sean has to leave at his end, by reading one of Aesop's Fables. Raised Questions: -Is this a moan-fest? -Which Marvel film was so bad that it...
Jul 10, 2023•45 min
Stick around for the sea shanty. Sean is joined by Kevin and Erin from 'The Podcast That Wouldn't Die', and Stew from 'Stew World Order'. Discussion Points: -Michael Myer's overtime shift. -The LL Cool J extended universe, complete with melons. -The Star-Studded cast, including that kid from Jumanji. -Doctor Loomis pillow talk. -The Halloween Timelines (plural). -Erin was not happy with the lack of killing in the film, or just generally the whole film. -Kevin was not happier with a Michael Myers...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Please tell me that's the boat we take to a bigger boat! Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' YouTube Channel joins Sean to review The Finest Hours (2016). My Guest: Old Shipping Lines YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OldShippinglines Jamie brings old ships back to life, from everyone's favourites to the ones you might not have heard of. Discussion Points: -Sean can't understand why this film flopped, like In The Heart of the Sea. -The weight of leadership. -Jamie (who's read the book) really helps ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Hello Sailor! Jason from 'It's Not That Bad' podcast jumps onboard the 'Defend It Yourself' ship to review The Pirate Movie (1982), an Australian musical romantic comedy loosely based on The Pirates of Penzance. "Think Pirates of the Caribbean crossed with YMCA's 'In The Navy', throw a bit of Baywatch in there, a bit of Grease, a bit of Grease 2, the non-shark bits of Jaws and the dreamlike quality of Scrubs and you're about halfway there". My Guest: " It’s the show that does its best to defend ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min
After Morning with Marv comes Later with Lou. Be prepared for many, many SPOILERS for TV show endings. There's lot of Bake-Off chat. *This podcast is not sponsored* Discussion Points: -Marv returns in a shirt which is visible from space a.k.a. the most dazzling shirt alive. It takes Sean almost an hour for his eyes to adjust to the image on it. -Lou designed Pods Like Us fantastic logo. -Lou, Marv and Sean discuss Shark films. -Marv's big Meg 2 announcement falls flat. -The 15 Minute Rule. -Bing...
Jun 24, 2023•2 hr 10 min
Sean cannot stop bringing up the wrong Ferguson in this review of Life (2017) with 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: -The boring DVD cover description of this film. -Sarah zones out listening to Sean talk. -Sean jumps out 4 minutes in, for very 'authentic podcasting' reasons. -TH...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Sean is aided by Wyatt from Cinema Trip Reviews to wade through this underwhelming entry in the Halloween franchise. My Guest: Cinema Trip Reviews • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Discussion Points: -The DVD description of this film. -Jamie and her "new friends". -The pacing and music of the film. -Wyatt and Sean suggest unique solutions to Michael's flappy mask. -Michael Myers's swimming ability. -The level of Doctor Loomis's desperation. -The lack of staff in the Halloween series. -Tweedl...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min
"Ed you're talking as if he were a human being!" Ed from 'The Film Effect Podcast' returns for his second dose of Halloween goodness by joining Sean to discuss the much-beloved? Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers (1988). Discussion Points: -Yes, Sean does these reviews just to do an impression of Donald Pleasence as Doctor Loomis. -Ed brings his best Steven Seagal impression. -The amount of love in the film community for this film. -Stew from Stew World Order sends in his rating for the f...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Bill is back! The Quaidathon Begins! Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' returns with beverages. Discussion Points: -Sean is excited and uses many, many introductions. -You've got to love the librarian's dedication to her job. -Bill manages to talk, a bit. -The engaging scholastic decathlon (fancy American Pub Quiz) romantic storyline. -The most atrocious dialogue ever. -That LA Tornado scene is outstanding.-*Correction* Avianca Airlines is not Mexican, but Colombian. Apologies for this unintenti...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
