Films Under Discussion

Films Under Discussion

by Des Thomson, Paul B. Ewing, Jack Barr

Comedy Film Reviews

Mother's Pride - Ghostbusters

We're all just Mummy's boys at heart and so we've decided to let out Mums pick our films for this theme. The three most important ladies in our life have been tasked with choosing a film that they associate with us and explain why they think that. We'll see if mother really does know best! Des' Mum has chosen Ghostbusters. Obviously an absolute icon of cinema that has influenced so much pop culture and stood the test of time to be an absolute much watch movie for filmgoers of all generations. But that's not why she picked it... it's because he had a proton pack... and maybe some other stuff. Listen in and find out why with the FUDs As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

Main Character Energy - Last Action Hero

What's in a name? So many great characters have the most amazing name, but Paul has one simple challenge. Pick a film where the protagonist shares your name. Ok... Maybe this was more easy for Paul and Jack than it was for Des. Jack had an absolute smorgasbord of characters he could choose... but it was high time to do a deep dive into a movie that has been mentioned time and again on the pod. Last Action Hero! Is this Arnie's best flick? Jack definitely thinks "maybe". The FUDs get super meta with their film within a film analysis on this one. As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

Main Character Energy - Zoolander

What's in a name? So many great characters have the most amazing name, but Paul has one simple challenge. Pick a film where the protagonist shares your name. Ok... Maybe this was more easy for Paul and Jack than it was for Des. Derek did not have many options but has still managed to zero in on pop culture classic Zoolander. The FUD's immerse themselves in the world of male models and espionage as Ben Stiller blue steel's his way through every scene. It's a fun fashionable romp but Paul is raging when Des tells him what he COULD have picked! As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

Main Character Energy - Dune

What's in a name? So many great characters have the most amazing name, but Paul has one simple challenge. Pick a film where the protagonist shares your name. Ok... Maybe this was more easy for Paul and Jack than it was for Des. Paul has went blockbuster big with his pick! Paul Atreides... Duke or Arrakis. We'll be watching Dune (not the David Lynch one) and we'll be seeking some of the spice of life with a franchise that potentially could be the next generational trilogy after Lord of The Rings and Star Wars! Let's find out why. As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

Overshadowed Films - Infernal Affairs

Jack feels that some films just come out at the wrong place and time. They're overlooked or overshadowed by a similar film released weeks apart or maybe they get a more successful remake... maybe they even get a TV series. It almost feels like you need an excuse to watch these films when the "superior" version exists... Or something like that. Ask Jack for more details... we're doing overshadowed films. Paul takes us back into world cinema with Hong Kong classic Infernal Affairs... overshadowed simply because there is a big budget, almost shot for shot Hollywood remake! The FUDs get right into the moral grey areas of undercover work and if remakes should clearly state they're remakes in the marketing! As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

Overshadowed Films - EDtv

Jack feels that some films just come out at the wrong place and time. They're overlooked or overshadowed by a similar film released weeks apart or maybe they get a more successful remake... maybe they even get a TV series. It almost feels like you need an excuse to watch these films when the "superior" version exists... Or something like that. Ask Jack for more details... we're doing overshadowed films. Des pulls a classic example of an overshadowed film and even has the stats to back it up. EDtv did not smash the box office and this may be because it switched markting tactics to compete with The Truman Show. Could this have done better? Let's get some FUD opinions! As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

Overshadowed Films - Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events

Jack feels that some films just come out at the wrong place and time. They're overlooked or overshadowed by a similar film released weeks apart or maybe they get a more successful remake... maybe they even get a TV series. It almost feels like you need an excuse to watch these films when the "superior" version exists... Or something like that. Ask Jack for more details... we're doing overshadowed films. What series of unfortunate events has led this Jim Carrey blockbuster to become overlooked? Well, this is not a story that has a happy ending, or even really any ending that ties together some of the main plot points... Jack has chosen Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events as his overshadowed film! As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

A Cinematic Trio - Three Kings

There are many iconic trilogies for films. Star Wars, Lord of The Rings... The Cornetto Trilogy. But there are just as many flicks in cinema history where three characters in particular form a clear trinity within their narrative. So Des has challenged us as a trio of FUD's to pick out films that include A Cinematic Trio Caving to invisible and totally imagined peer pressure... Paul has continued the meta theme of films with "Three" in the title with Three Kings. In a shocking turn of events... Jack doesn't quite get the rules of engagement for war... is this his wildest score yet? As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

A Cinematic Trio - ¡Three Amigos!

There are many iconic trilogies for films. Star Wars, Lord of The Rings... The Cornetto Trilogy. But there are just as many flicks in cinema history where three characters in particular form a clear trinity within their narrative. So Des has challenged us as a trio of FUD's to pick out films that include A Cinematic Trio Des has picked first and wants to take us on a lighthearted swashbuckling adventure and unfortunately, the first film we've looked at where we've had to mention a not so coveted Razzie nomination! As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

A Cinematic Trio - The Three Musketeers

There are many iconic trilogies for films. Star Wars, Lord of The Rings... The Cornetto Trilogy. But there are just as many flicks in cinema history where three characters in particular form a clear trinity within their narrative. So Des has challenged us as a trio of FUD's to pick out films that include A Cinematic Trio Des has picked first and wants to take us on a lighthearted swashbuckling adventure and unfortunately, the first film we've looked at where we've had to mention a not so coveted Razzie nomination! As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.

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