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Is this really the end of the Mission Impossible franchise? Listen in on our chat about why we love Mission Impossible and our favourite moments of the franchise. We also postulate how the series might end (and whether it actually will!).
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Why do so many characters seem to fall in love when theyâre in dangerous situations? We chat a bit about how our bodies work when we feel weâre in danger, and also how the romance between Bonnie and Clyde felt more authentic and respectful compared to other cinematic gangster romances.
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Why were The Barrow Gang so popular? In this episode, we chat about the historical context of the film and particularly how Bonnie and Clyde leaned into the glamour of their crimical behaviour.
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Weâre going back in time for our last film of the gangster genre to âBonnie & Clydeâ. One of our oldest films weâve watched on the podcast, we chat about how the duo have remained in mainstream pop culture.
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Why are gangster protagonists often so unlikeable? In this episode, we talk about how manipulation and gaslighting is a tactic used amongst gangsters who end up rising the ranks. We also chat about why Lara hasnât had a great time in the gangster genre.
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Weâve watched so many films with corrupt cops. In this episode, we chat about why corruption shows up in so many crime and drama films, and we explore why corruption across professions is interesting to watch.
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What is a âbottle movieâ and why do we love them? In this episode, we chat about films that take place over a short period of time, exploring our favourite 24-hour films and why theyâre fun to watch.
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Why are we watching âTraining Dayâ? In this intro episode, we chat about how the film acts as an alternate perspective into the world of gangster movies. We also chat about what we thought about the film and itâs context set in the 2000s.
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What do all our gangster protagonists have in common? Theyâre all pretty power hungry. We reflect on why gangsters choose their paths, particularly how their ambition and recklessness snowball into a path of self-destruction.
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Did you know that the 1930âs Scarface film was banned? In this episode, we chat about the main differences about the two films and how they reflect gangs in America. We also explore the subjective nature of banning and rating films.
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How do gangs make money? In this episode, we chat about the types of money making avenues, and compare them over the three films we have watched. We also postulate about how modern gangs make money.
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How did we find âScarfaceâ? In this episode, we chat about why the film didnât work for us, particularly about the choice of protagonist and unlikeable characters. We also begin to compare âScarfaceâ with âThe Godfatherâ and âGoodfellasâ.
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We are back with our Oscars expert Laura, chatting about the 2025 Oscars that just around the corner. Which films do we think will win? And which ones were our favourites? Tune in to find out!
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Why does the industry love gangster films so much? In this episode, we chat about gangster filmsâ complicated storylines and why it is often a genre that is seen favourably by the Academy. We also chat about why best picture matters and what an oscar bait film truly means.
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Loyalty is key to the mafia - but how does it often play out in these films? In this episode, we talk about how loyalty is a double-edged sword in gangs and why most gangster films end with disloyalty and mistrust.
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How did Goodfellas compare with The Godfather? In this episode, we talk about all things Martin Scorses - including his films, style and where he gets his inspiration. Tune in to find out whether we liked Goodfellas!
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Why is The Godfather so embedded in our pop culture? In this episode, we chat about the reasons why The Godfather is still discussed today, and how gangster films fascinate us as audience members.
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Family is a big part of the mafia, and itâs also what makes these stories enticing to watch. Who doesnât love a family drama - particularly about rich people? We also chat about the mafia as a family business and how that differs to other organisations.
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Itâs no secret that gangster films are violent and mostly feature only male characters. In this episode, we chat about how there are no female gangster films, discussing the forms of masculinity within the film and how it leads Michael to becoming The Godfather.
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Welcome to a new genre! Weâre starting 2025 with a new film and new genre⊠gangster movies. And what better way to introduce the genre than by watching the most iconic gangster film of all, The Godfather. In this episode, we chat about what makes it iconic and introduce key themes found in gangster films.
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