Episodes
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A message to round out the podcast series.
Featuring:
- Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (onemannsmovies.com) & film reviewer for BBC Radio Solent;
With my sincere thanks during the podcast run to:
- Emma Sewell from Emma @ The Movies on X (http://x.com/emmaatthemovies);
- Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) &
- Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com);
- Dan Cook from the Dan Cook Movie Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DanCookMovieReviews).Music: Hip Jazz by Bensound.
Any clips used are taken from YouTube trailers or posted clips. Copyright remains with the original owners. As this podcast involves review, criticism and observation on the copyrighted materials, the clips are used under a ‘Fair Use’ policy. If copyright owners object to such use, please email [email protected] and they will be removed. -
Our weekly film chat featuring this week:
- Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (onemannsmovies.com) & film reviewer for BBC Radio Solent;
- Emma Sewell from Emma @ The Movies on X (http://x.com/emmaatthemovies);
- Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film & TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/) &
- Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com);
The video version of this podcast is available here - https://youtu.be/AkyqbkTskeA .
AI Generated Show Notes
Summary
In this episode of Flickering Dreams, the hosts discuss several films including Seize Them, The First Omen, and Megamind vs the Doom Syndicate. They provide their opinions and ratings for each film. The hosts also play a film quiz where they guess the movie based on lines of dialogue. The Top 10 at the Box Office is reviewed. The hosts also talk about continuity errors in movies and the availability of certain films on DVD. They mention upcoming films, such as 'Civil War' and 'Back to Black,' and share news about a new film about Monopoly. The conversation ends with a discussion about the death of OJ Simpson. Overall, the conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor.
Keywords
Flickering Dreams, cinema cafe, films, reviews, Seize Them, The First Omen, Megamind vs the Doom Syndicate, film quiz, movies, Godzilla vs. Kong, Frozen Empire, The Omen, continuity errors, DVD availability, box office, film ratings, upcoming films, Monopoly, OJ Simpson
Takeaways
- The film Seize Them, produced by the Horrible Histories team, is a comedy with a 15 certificate due to language and gore.
- The First Omen is a prequel to the original Omen film and answers questions about Damien's birth.
- Megamind vs the Doom Syndicate is a poorly received film with bad CGI.
- The hosts play a film quiz where they guess movies based on lines of dialogue. The film picked (no spoilers!) was surprisingly ranked high in the box office Top 1000 of all time;
- Godzilla x Kong received mixed reviews
- Frozen Empire was a fun movie, but some new characters were unnecessary
- The hosts discuss continuity errors in movies
- The availability of certain movies on DVD can be frustrating
- There are upcoming films to look forward to, such as 'Civil War' and 'Back to Black.'
- The Oscars have a set date for next year.
- There is a film in production about Monopoly.
- OJ Simpson has passed away after battling cancer.
Sound Bites
- "Seize Them! Seize Them!"
- "This truly is an unfortunate development."
- "It's so much easier to understand your language when you're not screaming."
- "Yeah! I guess they all won!"
- "No, no, it wasn't good. Like, I, it was not good."
- "It's the most amazing film I've ever seen"
- "We were not mad keen on Ghostbusters, I have to say, overall."
- "Still doing good business is Wicked Little Letters with the sweary Olivia Colman."
#filmreview #filmreviews #onemannsmovies #movie #moviereview #moviereviews #cinema #flickeringdreamsMusic: Hip Jazz by Bensound.
Any clips used are taken from YouTube trailers or posted clips. Copyright remains with the original owners. As this podcast involves review, criticism and observation on the copyrighted materials, the clips are used under a ‘Fair Use’ policy. If copyright owners object to such use, please email [email protected] and they will be removed. -
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In this episode we review "Scoop": a docu-drama on the Newsnight interview in 2019 between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew.
The reviewers are:
- Scott Forbes of The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview);
- Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (http://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent;
- Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com).
The video version of this podcast is available here: https://youtu.be/SG8tWvtcmHw
AI Generated Show Notes
Summary
The Flickering Dream podcast discusses the Netflix movie 'Scoop' which is based on the infamous interview with Prince Andrew. The hosts and guest praise Billy Piper's performance and the behind-the-scenes look at the journalist's efforts to set up the interview. They find the film surprisingly funny and highlight the political maneuvering between the palace and the journalists. Overall, they enjoy the movie and recommend it for streaming.
Keywords
Flickering Dream podcast, Scoop, Netflix, movie, Prince Andrew, interview, Billy Piper, behind-the-scenes, journalist, political maneuvering, streaming
Takeaways
- Billie Piper delivers a standout performance in 'Scoop'
- The film provides an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the efforts to set up the infamous interview
- The movie balances humor with the serious subject matter
- Political maneuvering between the palace and the journalists adds intrigue
- The hosts recommend watching 'Scoop' on a streaming platform
Sound Bites
- "Cringe-worthy"
- "Fascinating the way she went about it"
- "Magnetic presence on the screen"
#filmreview #filmreviews #onemannsmovies #movie #moviereview #moviereviews #cinema #flickeringdreams #Scoop #scoopmovie #netflix #billiepiper #rufussewell #keeleyhawes #gillianandersonMusic: Hip Jazz by Bensound.
Any clips used are taken from YouTube trailers or posted clips. Copyright remains with the original owners. As this podcast involves review, criticism and observation on the copyrighted materials, the clips are used under a ‘Fair Use’ policy. If copyright owners object to such use, please email [email protected] and they will be removed. -
In this episode we review "The Trouble With Jessica": a British black-comedy/farce that we enjoyed a lot.
The reviewers are:
- Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (http://www.onemannsmovies.com) and BBC Radio Solent; &
- Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com).
The video version of this podcast is available here: https://youtu.be/SrPhyAH5z_I
AI Generated Show Notes
Summary
The Trouble with Jessica is a dark British comedy film with a great cast and a Hitchcockian vibe. It revolves around a dinner party where trouble ensues with the arrival of a character named Jessica. The film is set in London and has a sharp and witty script that offers a humorous and well-observed commentary on British society. The amount of swearing in the film may be off-putting for some audiences. Overall, it is a black comedy with excellent acting performances and a quirky music score.
Keywords
The Trouble with Jessica, film, dark comedy, British, dinner party, Hitchcockian, cast, script, British society, swearing, black comedy, acting performances, music score
Takeaways
- The Trouble with Jessica is a dark British comedy film with a Hitchcockian vibe.
- The film offers a humorous and well-observed commentary on British society.
- The amount of swearing in the film may be off-putting for some audiences.
- The acting performances and the quirky music score are highlights of the film.
Sound Bites
- "A great cast, I have to say."
- "A very underrated actress in my view." (Olivia Williams)
- "A black comedy of which Hitchcock would have been proud."
#filmreview #filmreviews #onemannsmovies #movie #moviereview #moviereviews #cinema #flickeringdreams #thetroublewithjessicaMusic: Hip Jazz by Bensound.
Any clips used are taken from YouTube trailers or posted clips. Copyright remains with the original owners. As this podcast involves review, criticism and observation on the copyrighted materials, the clips are used under a ‘Fair Use’ policy. If copyright owners object to such use, please email [email protected] and they will be removed. -
In this episode we review "Monkey Man": an action film starring and directed by Dev Patel.
The reviewers are:
- Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (https://www.konnectradio.com) and Sorted Magazine (https://sortedmag.com);
- Scott Forbes of The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview &
- Emma Sewell of Emma @ the Movies on X (https://twitter.com/EmmaAtTheMovies).
The video version of this review is available here: https://youtu.be/uqm-wgCLRPA
AI Generated Show Notes
Summary
In this episode, the hosts review the film Monkey Man, written, directed, and starring Dev Patel. They discuss their overall impressions, the plot, the action scenes, and the cinematography. Emma gives it a 10 out of 10, while Scott gives it a 7 out of 10. The hosts agree that it is a solid action film with great fight scenes and gore. They also mention comparisons to John Wick and The Raid 2. The episode ends with a call to subscribe to the podcast and share thoughts via email.
Keywords
Monkey Man, film review, Dev Patel, action film, revenge story, fight scenes, cinematography
Takeaways
- Monkey Man is a new film written, directed, and starring Dev Patel.
- The hosts have mixed opinions about the film, with Emma giving it a 10 out of 10 and Scott giving it a 7 out of 10.
- The film is a revenge story with nonstop fights and intense action scenes.
- The cinematography and fight choreography are praised, with comparisons to John Wick and The Raid 2.
- Overall, Monkey Man is considered a solid action film with great visuals and gore.
Sound Bites
- "I really enjoyed it, I have to say."
- "People are comparing it to John Wick."
- "A very stylish looking movie."
#filmreview #filmreviews #onemannsmovies #movie #moviereview #moviereviews #cinema #flickeringdreams #monkeyman #monkeymanmovie #devpatelMusic: Hip Jazz by Bensound.
Any clips used are taken from YouTube trailers or posted clips. Copyright remains with the original owners. As this podcast involves review, criticism and observation on the copyrighted materials, the clips are used under a ‘Fair Use’ policy. If copyright owners object to such use, please email [email protected] and they will be removed.
