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Will and Kevin dive into the lens, discussing the unique perspectives that define this immersive approach to storytelling. From found footage to first-person narration, they focus on how point of view shapes the way we experience a film.
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Will and Kevin hit the open road, exploring the wild, winding journeys that define this iconic genre. From dusty highways to city escapes, they map out the unforgettable landscapes, quirky characters, and life-changing adventures that make road movies so thrilling. Buckle up for an episode full of detours, discoveries, and a love letter to cinematic wanderlust.
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Will and Kevin go straight for the jugular, breaking down movie death scenes that thrill, chill, and sometimes kill with laughter. From blood-spattered showdowns to cunning setups, they slice into the suspense, pacing, and sheer audacity that makes these deathly moments unforgettable. Get ready for a killer episode that’s to die for!
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Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they’ve grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween. In this final volume, screenwriter/producer Eoin O'Faolain (A Dark Song) and writer, director, actor and comedian Peter McGann join them.
The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Stop, Look, and Listen; It's Halloween."
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Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they’ve grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween. In this third volume, patron James Doherty joins them, filmmaker Natasha Waugh, director Jonas Govaerts (H4Z4RD), producer Jen Handorf (Prevenge), podcaster Dave Corkery (The Cinemile), and SFX designer Dan Martin (High Rise). Next week, more special guests will join them for Vol. 4. Get ready for another October filled with creepy recommendations!
The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Stop, Look, and Listen; It's Halloween."
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Will and Kevin dissect the art of the heist scene, uncovering the meticulous strategies, high-stakes scores, and jaw-dropping escapades that make these sequences unforgettable. From team-driven efforts to clever solo capers, they dive into the precise planning, dynamic characters, and thrilling twists that bring these cinematic moments to life.
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Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they’ve grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween.
In this second volume, producer/director Paul Young (Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers), screenwriters Stephen Shields (Abigal) and Jamie Hannigan (The Damned), writer/director Conor McMahon (Stitches), writer/producer Jason Tammemagi (Star Wars Screecher's Reech) and screenwriter Pierce Ryan (Black '47) join them to share their picks.
Next week, more special guests will join them for Vol.3.
The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Stop, Look, and Listen; It's Halloween."
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Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they’ve grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween. In this first volume, screenwriter Joe Barton (The Ritual) and Tim Coleman from Moving Pictures Film Club Podcast join them to share their picks. Next week, more special guests will join them for Vol. 2. Get ready for another October filled with creepy recommendations!
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Will and Kevin dive into the hilarious world of buddy comedies to explore how dynamic duos bring humour, heart, and hijinks to the big screen. From unlikely partnerships to unforgettable chemistry, they break down what makes some iconic pairings so timeless and entertaining.
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Buddy pod duo Will and Kevin watch buddy cop duo Riggs and Murtagh in their first outing in the action classic Lethal Weapon, released in 1987. It was directed by Richard Donner, written by Shane Black, and starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.
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Will and Kevin explore the intricate world of flashbacks to discuss how these non-linear narrative techniques shape stories. From fragmented timelines to pivotal reveals, they explore how jumping between past and present redefines.
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Join Will and Kevin for this Patreon-picked commentary on the cult classic Starship Troopers, Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 sci-fi epic starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris. Would you like to know more? Then hit play, you apes. You wanna live forever? Because they're going in, and they're going in full-throttle.
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Will and Kevin dive into the shadowy world of anti-heroes and flawed protagonists to chat about the moral ambiguities that make them so compelling. From the renegades to the vigilantes who blur the line between heroism and villainy, and redefine the concept of the good guy.
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Delving into the fresh takes on old movies and the reheated leftovers of unsatisfying second passes at cinematic classics, Will and Kevin explore the best remakes in an episode suggested by listener Mark. If you would like to suggest a topic for the show, email at bestbitspodcast.com/contact
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From memorable conversations to subtle storytelling cues, be they prank calls, missed calls, three-way calls, tapped calls or threatening calls, Will and Kevin dial into the phone call scenes that ring true, from "Scream" to "The Matrix." What hooks viewers, and what drives the plots with intense dialogue, dramatic pauses, and powerful performances?
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Will and Kevin got together in Cork to record a Mini Bits in the park, during which they discussed Hit Man, Brats, The Legend of Korra, South Park: The End of Obesity and Scavengers Reign, among other things.
This paywalled episode is available for all in honour of The Best Bits' friend and patron, John O'Callaghan, who passed away on Sunday. Please enjoy it on behalf of John. He was one of the good ones, and Will, Kevin and The Best Bits Discord community will miss him terribly. Will and Kevin have donated all of June's Patreon support to Cancer Care West in John's name.
RIP to him.
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Will and Kevin dive into the world of opening title credit sequences, exploring how filmmakers use these moments to draw viewers in and set the tone for the film. They discuss various techniques, from memorable designs to subtle storytelling cues, and how these elements can enhance a movie's overall impact.
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Screenwriters Will Collins and Kevin Lehane explore the art of exposition—how filmmakers convey crucial background information and context to the audience. From seamless integrations and clever storytelling techniques to the dreaded info dumps, they discuss how exposition can make or break a film. ~ Written by ChatGPT-4
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Will and Kevin discuss a scene theme chosen by their patrons—the watercooler cappers and ambiguous endings which linger long after the credits have rolled. From cliffhangers and ironic conclusions to open-ended resolutions, whether wonderful or bewildering.
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Will and Kevin dive into a topic suggested by their Patrons for their sixtieth episode. Whether it's good cop/bad cop routines, grandstanding face-offs, or the unexpected mind games of characters negotiating with the truth, it's the Best Interrogation Scene!
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