Introducing Bring Your Own Blockbuster, the podcast that takes you on a trip down memory lane with your hosts, Ben Haines and Jack Hussey. Each week, they bring a beloved classic film from yesteryear to the forefront of your mind and analyse it from top to bottom, bringing their own unique perspectives and insights to the table.
As film buffs, Ben and Jack have an encyclopaedic knowledge of cinema, and they're not afraid to ask the tough questions about a movie's relevance in today's world. They're joined occasionally by special guests, who share their own opinions and experiences, and importantly, bring their own blockbuster, adding a fresh perspective to the discussion.
BYOB is a celebration of cinema's past, a chance to revisit the movies that shaped our childhoods and continue to influence our lives today.
So grab the popcorn, settle in, and join Ben and Jack as they take you on a journey through some of the greatest films of all time on BYOB.
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Introducing Bring Your Own Blockbuster, the podcast that takes you on a trip down memory lane with your hosts, Ben Haines and Jack Hussey. Each week, they bring a beloved classic film from yesteryear to the forefront of your mind and analyse it from top to bottom, bringing their own unique perspectives and insights to the table.
As film buffs, Ben and Jack have an encyclopaedic knowledge of cinema, and they're not afraid to ask the tough questions about a movie's relevance in today's world. They're joined occasionally by special guests, who share their own opinions and experiences, and importantly, bring their own blockbuster, adding a fresh perspective to the discussion.
BYOB is a celebration of cinema's past, a chance to revisit the movies that shaped our childhoods and continue to influence our lives today.
So grab the popcorn, settle in, and join Ben and Jack as they take you on a journey through some of the greatest films of all time on BYOB.
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This week we welcome back friend of the pod, writer, creator all round wonderful man James Hamilton to get stuck into The Addams Family.
Before we get into the joy of this macabre masterpiece James very kindly talks us through his writing process and a little of why the comedic horror genre has always fascinated him and the role the Addams family played in his understanding of how comedy can beautifully interact with discussions around mortality, the surreal and the supernatural.
We have a great discussion about what is really at the heart of the film - why is it that a family that seems to be so at odds with the world around them actually manage to have such a tender and loving relationship with one another. What are the key markers of a truly beautiful family unit? And what is the key message at the heart of the film?
There's also time to get stuck into the gothic aesthetic as well as the cultural significance that the Addams Family had now spawning new series like Wednesday.
If you'd like to check out more of James' work have a peek at his brilliant series 'Murder for Dummies' on the Casual Violence YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CasualViolence - thanks so much for joining us James!
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