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Family is a big part of the mafia, and it’s also what makes these stories enticing to watch. Who doesn’t 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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It’s 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! We’re 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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What were our top five films of 2024? And what are we looking forward to in 2025?
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How does Hot Fuzz use its setting to its advantage? We chat about why action movies are usually set in cities and how the juxtaposition of Sandford makes the film even more humorous.
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We chat about Edgar Wright, his filmmaking style and background. Our conversation also leads us to discussing his broad range and his recent transition into thriller-horror films.
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Why are there so many films and tv shows about cops? In this episode, we chat about why police make such fascinating subjects and how their role in society is perfect for the structure of tv shows and films.
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A fun one to end 2024 - with an action comedy, Hot Fuzz! We chat about the blending of two very entertaining genres, discussing how interpretations of comedic films change with wisdom and life experience, and the industry’s perception of comedies.
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Russell Crowe isn’t your stereotypical action protagonist - but why does it work for Gladiator? We also chat about the casting for Gladiator 2 and the sorts of actors who have played “dad” action protagonists.
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What is our favourite Ridley Scott film? And why do people love his films? In this episode, we chat all things Ridley Scott, including key themes he explores and his filmmaking style.
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Hand to hand combat features throughout Gladiator, and is such a core part of the action genre. In this episode, we chat about different types of combat and what makes the fighting in Gladiator so epic.
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Welcome to Wickediator month, where we are watching the original Gladiator! In this episode, we chat about our overall thoughts on the film and compare it to Indiana Jones - particularly in how historical action differs from the action adventure genre.
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Which films were our favourite at our film festivals? Listen in on our debrief about film festival season!
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We couldn’t end this month without talking about George Lucas! Our conversation leads us to wonder if Star Wars and Indiana Jones were the golden age of franchises, and besides money, what makes franchises successful, enjoyable and rewatchable?
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Why don’t we have as many action adventure movies like Indiana Jones anymore? In this episode, we chat about how audience tastes have changed, and hypothesise why interest in adventurous action films may have waned.
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How should franchises handle aging protagonists? In this episode, we talk about the aging celebrity in long running franchises and what franchises do when movie stars age out of their roles.
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What are the aspects of Indiana Jones that makes it such a beloved franchise? Is it Harrison Ford himself? In this episode, we talk about why it worked and how franchises reinvent themselves over time.
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Why do we find suspense engaging? In this episode, we talk about suspense across different genres - how they differ and when too much suspense might not be a good thing!
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What is Keanu Reeves’ appeal? In this episode, we talk about the types of action movie stars, and how Keanu Reeves fits into the category.
Vulture “The Beatific Imperfection of Keanu Reeves in The Matrix, 25 Years Later”: https://www.vulture.com/article/the-matrix-keanu-reeves-invented-a-new-kind-of-action-star.html
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Why are there so many movies where traumatic events encourage the main characters to fall in love? We discuss this traumatic and romantic trope, how it’s believable and why it might be one of our favourite romantic tropes.
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