Each week, Danielle and Brenton discuss a movie from the Internet Movie Database list of best films, as rated by IMDb account holders.
Starting with #1, they are counting up the best movies of all time and looking into some of the greatest films you mightn't ever have seen.
An 'Honorable Mention' episode is released once a month, discussing a great film that didn't quite make the Top 250 list.
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The Matrix - The #18 movie on the IMDb as of June 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the now cliche, but awesome, one-liners and action scenes, and the many religious symbols throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Goodfellas - The #18 movie on the IMDb as of May 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the comparisons between Goodfellas and The Godfather series, and Henry's motivation for his character arc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rain Man - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of May 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the outstanding acting from Cruise and Hoffman, and a breakdown of Brenton's Autism spectrum disorder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - The #17 movie on the IMDb as of May 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes the comparisons between the mental health practices of the 1960's and today, and the questionable practices of Nurse Ratched. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - The #16 movie on the IMDb as of May 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The episode includes the comparison between this trilogy and the Harry Potter series (and we forgot the fact that the main character in each has a burning scar!). For a spoiler-free broad conversation about The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's work, please see Episode #7 - The Return of the King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
This uncut bonus episode sees Danielle and Brenton talking about what Danielle's horror movie limits are with her anxiety, foreign language films on the list, and trying to decide on upcoming Honorable Mention episodes. For our first 2 bonus episodes, we just turned on the microphone while we were having a discussion on what should be ranked higher on the IMDb, and this is not our usually recording setup and we apologise if it may sound a little different. Be sure to reach out to us and comment ...
Inception - The #15 movie on the IMDb as of May 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes defining the Nolan style and great modern directors, and a breakdown of the complex storyline. The episode begins with a brief conversation about whether or not you need to see the MCU movies in order to watch Avengers: Endgame; Please listen and comment. This is also the reasoning why Inception is (temporarily) ranked at #15, and not #14, at the time of this recording. Hosted on Acas...
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - The #13 movie on the IMDb as of April 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes why this is the best Star Wars movie ever made, and briefly ranking the series so far. The episode begins with a broad, spoiler-free conversation about Star Wars for those who haven't seen the series, with the specific discussion on The Empire Strikes Back starting at 22:42. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Revenant - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of April 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes the beautiful cinematography, and extended conversations about the underlying messages of climate change and first nations representations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forrest Gump - The #12 movie on the IMDb as of March 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the other ridiculous anecdotes from the film and novel, and whether or not Jenny is a bad person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - The #11 movie on the IMDb as of April 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The episode includes whether this is a film or just part of a film, and Gandalf's plan for the Fellowship all along. For a spoiler-free broad conversation about The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's work, please see Episode #7 - The Return of the King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Fight Club - The #10 movie on the IMDb as of February 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes Tyler Durden's Buddhist philosophy, and Fincher's creative story-telling methods. This episode is a re-record due to losing the original audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - The #9 movie on the IMDb as of March 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a summary of the entire 'Man With no Name' trilogy, and why this is the best Western ever made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Godfather: Part 3 - Rated at 7.6 / 10 on the IMDb as of March 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the character developments of old and new, and how they decided to finally end the saga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pulp Fiction - The #8 movie on the IMDb as of March 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes Tarantino's filmography and distinct style, and why we think John Travolta's character is the central aspect of the film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - The #7 movie on the IMDb as of March 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes why 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy is the greatest movie trilogy ever made, and the many long endings of the series. The episode begins with a broad conversation about series and Tolkien's work, with the specific discussion on The Return of the King starting at 23:34. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Schindler's List - The #6 movie on the IMDb as of March 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guest Dan LeFebvre of the 'Based on a True Story' podcast. The discussion includes the sheer importance of films like this, and the comparison between history and Hollywood's version of history. Be sure to check out 'Based on a True Story' podcast for a detailed comparison of reality and film events, for over 100 titles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
12 Angry Men - The #5 movie on the IMDb as of January 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the excellent directing from Lumet, and what we would do in that situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arrival - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a new director Renaissance, and the differences between the characters' decisions toward the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Dark Knight - The #4 movie on the IMDb as of December 2018, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the two different tones of the Superhero genre, and Heath Ledger's memorable performance as the Joker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Godfather: Part 2 - The #3 movie on the IMDb as of February 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the solid grounding of the character of Vito Corleone, and how that reflects his son's life as the Don. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Godfather - The #2 movie on the IMDb as of January 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes women in the mafia, and the important development of all the characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Shawshank Redemption - The #1 movie on the IMDb as of December 2018, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the differences between the novella and film, and why we think this deserves the top spot on the IMDb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An opportunity to expand on who are Danielle and Brenton, and what you can look forward to with the show. Each week, Danielle and Brenton discuss a movie from the Internet Movie Database list of best films, as rated by IMDb account holders. Starting with #1, they are counting up the best movies of all time and looking into some of the greatest films you mightn't ever have seen. An 'Honorable Mention' episode is released once a month, discussing a great film that didn't quite make the Top 250 lis...
