Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERENCES TO CSA AND GENERAL HOLLYWOOD DEGENERACY. On this week's episode of Idle Film Club, we're looking at the nominees and winners of Hollywood’s most prestigious awards show and the Oscars.We discuss a handful of categories from the Academy Awards and all of the winners of the Razzies. We weigh in on whether or not we agree or disagree, plus our thoughts on awards in general. Plus, we spend half of it clowning on Jon Voight so that’s fun. Enjoy!Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub
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On this week’s episode of Idle Film Club, we return 21 episodes later for a sequel to last years' episode on musician biopics.
We discuss updates on upcoming films, such as the Michael Jackson biopics and Sam Mendes' four Beatles films. We also chat about A Complete Unknown, the Bob Dylan biopic and give that a review, so lots to talk about!
The quiz also returns as Callum tests Geo's knowledge of musicians who are also actors.
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[0:00] Intro and opening thoughts
[2:54] Upcoming musician biopics
[14:40] The Beatles films
[22:25] A Complete Unknown (2024)
[45:00] Quiz
[52:00] Final thoughts & outro
Welcome back to the club! On this week’s episode of Idle Film Club, we cover Babygirl, a film by Halina Reijn (Bodies, Bodies, Bodies), starring Nicole Kidman as our titular babygirl and Harris Dickinson. Geo explains why she thinks this film is a modern masterpiece and tries to convince Callum that it's more than just a decent smutfest. Enjoy friends! Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #babygirl #halinareijn #nicolekidman
Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERNCES TO SH/SU1C1D3. Happy New Year to all you Idleheads out there in podcastland!
On this week's Idle Film Club we round up the year 2024, everything from the good, the bad and the Jennifer Lopez.
We discuss our favourite and least favourite first time watches of 2024 and, most importantly, list our best and worst films of the last year.
Expect quickfire discussions as we have over 30 films to get through, so we don't have about. Buckle up.
Also, we apologise for Geo's mic as it clipped in places as we set the mic way too hot, our bad. It'll be perfect next week, we pinky promise!
As always, enjoy!
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Welcome back to the club! On this week's timely episode of Idle Film Club, we cover 8 films that we watched over the month of October. Time travel back 2 months to the spookiest of seasons and join us for the first half of our 20th episode, covering classics such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Thing to newer releases like Smile and Strange Darling. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub: https://linktr.ee/idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #horror #halloween (00:00) Intro (01:59) The Thing (1982) (13:11) Vampyres (1974) (19:32) The Driller Killer (1979) (26:52) Smile (2022) (37:24) Suspiria (2018) (52:52) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) (01:06:47) Strange Darling (2023) (01:13:00) May (2002) (01:18:26) Outro
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HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SA. THIS EPISODE ALSO CONTAINS SPOILERS.
On this week's episode of Idle Film Club, we cover the 70s smash hit Saturday Night Fever by John Badham. We discuss the best selling soundtrack, the contentous political climate and dancing.
The film was a big talking point for the BBFC and sparked a lot of controversy at the time, which we delve into and debate whether or not it was warranted.
We also test Geo's very limited knowledge of famous film soundtracks.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:28) Idle Film Club and Saturday Night Fever intro
(11:58) Plot summary
(24:10) Contemporary politics
(44:21) The BBFC and different cuts
(51:15) Best selling sountracks quiz
(01:01:47) Conclusion
(01:03:34) Outro
Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS, NOT THAT ANYONE CARES On this week’s episode of Idle Film Club, we cover Sony's latest flop: Harold and the Purple Crayon. A wonderful family film about a charming fish-out-of-water character who gets transported from his fictional land into the real world. He means well but gets himself into some silly hijinks, don't fret however as Zooey Deschanel is here to guide him through this new landscape and help him find his father. But enough about Elf, we're talking about Harold and the Purple Crayon, or as it should be called Zooey and her Fired Agent. We discuss the "plot", the reception, the smarmiest lead actor in just about anything and how god-awful this turd is. Geo also takes a quiz about other box office flops, if you make it all the way to the end. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub: https://linktr.ee/idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #haroldandthepurplecrayon #zooeydeschanel #zacharylevi
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HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERNCES TO BASICALLY EVERY TRIGGER WARNING YOU CAN THINK OF. SERIOUSLY. On this week’s episode of Idle Film Club, we cover Lars von Trier's 2013 and 2018 films; the one with Charlotte Gainsbourg and The House That Jack Built. We discuss von Trier's complicated legacy as a provocateur and share our thoughts on his two most recent films.
Sadly, there was no time for a quiz this week amongst the misery. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #thehousethatjackbuilt #charlottegainsbourg #larsvontrier (00:00) Intro
Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS. On this week’s episode of Idle Film Club, we're covering the most talked about horror film of the year; Longlegs, from director Os Perkins. We talk about the marketing behind Longlegs, the wonderful performances, and discuss everything we loved about the film (and some small parts we didn't). Geo also takes on a serial killer movie quiz. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub: https://linktr.ee/idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #longlegs #osperkins #horror
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HEADS UP: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ALL THREE FILMS DISCUSSED.
On this week's episode of Idle Film Club, we cover the X Trilogy by Ti West. We discuss three wonderfully different films; X (2022), Pearl (2022) and MaXXXine (2024), all starring our generational scream queen Mia Goth.
We go into the plots, our opinions and the themes and production of the best horror trilogy in recent memory, plus a little history lesson on the X rating itself.
Geo also gets quizzed on her knowledge of film trilogies.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:25) Idle Film Club and the X trilogy intro
(02:40) Pearl (16:42) X (32:51) MaXXXine (59:37) The history of the X rating (1:06:36) Trilogy Quiz (1:18:07) Conclusion(1:18:59) Outro
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HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERNCES TO SA. THIS EPISODE ALSO CONTAINS SPOILERS. On this week's episode of Idle Film Club, we cover two films for the price of one: the star-studded The Bikeriders and the latest Yorgos Lanthimos anthology, Kinds of Kindness. We discuss legacy acting and try to find some through-lines between the stories. There's also a formidable anthology quiz for Geo - enjoy! Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmPodcast #moviepodcast #thebikeriders #kindsofkindness #yorgoslanthimos (00:00) Intro (00:28) Idle Film Club and Bikeriders/Kinds of Kindness intro (02:40) The Bikeriders (34:21) Kinds of Kindness (1:06:42) Anthologies quiz (1:13:09) Conclusion (1:12:49) Outro
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HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERNCES TO SA, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RELIGION. On this week’s episode of Idle Film Club, we cover Abel Ferrara's controversial cop thriller, Bad Lieutenant. A film that made censorship boards and video rental stores sweat nearly as much as Harvey Keitel does as our titular police officer. We discuss how much we love the film, and delve into the world of late 20th century moral panic and the subsequent absurdity of the BBFC. Geo also gets interrogated on her knowledge of crooked cop films. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #badlieutenant #abelferrara #filmcensorship (00:00) Intro (00:27) Idle Film Club and Bad Lieutenant intro (04:32) Statistics and background (10:23) Plot summary (25:31) Opinions (30:12) Substance (ab)use (32:25) Censorship, BBFC and video nasties (51:40) Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (58:30) Crooked cops quiz (1:02:41) Conclusion (1:04:30) Outro
!bulc eht ot kcab emocleW HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERENCES TO DV. WE ALSO SPOIL THE WHOLE FILM. On this week’s episode of Idle Film Club, we try and break down the plot of Tenet from start to finish. Practically on the verge of tears, we spend 90 minutes trying to work out what happened in one of the most confusing blockbusters ever put to screen. Plus, we give some opinions and go into some of the techniques the cast and crew used to pull off... whatever this is. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #tenet #christophernolan
Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: THESE REVIEWS ARE LARGELY SPOILER FREE BUT WE WILL GIVE TIME CODES TO AVOID SPOILERS. On this week’s episode of Idle Film Club, we discuss the 2024 releases we wanted to catch up on in quick fire! We have a little bit of everything this week: lesbian bodybuilders, vampires, zombies, monkeys and bees. But most importantly bees. Tune in to find out how we liked/loathed them! Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #newmovies (0:00) Intro (2:09) The Beekeeper (12:03) Love Lies Bleeding (20:09) Lisa Frankenstein (27:34) Monkey Man (36:11) Immaculate (42:55) Abigail (49:20) Furiosa (59:24) Outro
Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERNCES TO SA. Following directly on from last week's Idle Film Club, we rank the top half of Quentin Tarantino's movies. Covering some of his most iconic films, from Pulp Fiction to Inglorious Basterds. Will Geo ever stop being a contrarian? Can Callum sit still for another hour? Tune in to find out! Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #quentintarantino (0:00) Intro (00:07) Jackie Brown (07:00) Pulp Fiction (17:00) Inglorious Basterds (26:04) Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (39:14) Kill Bill Vol.1 (49:20) Conclusion
Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: CONTAINS REFERNCES TO SLAVERY. On this week's episode of Idle Film Club, we rank the bottom half of Quentin Tarantino's movies. We discuss our opinions on his oeuvre which is categorised by excessive violence, scintillating dialogue and career-defining performances. Will Geo ever stop trying to fix her bad hair day? Will Callum ever forgive her hot takes? Tune in to find out! Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #quentintarantino (0:00) Intro (00:30) What makes a good Tarantino film? (12:08) Death Proof (20:25) The Hateful Eight (29:52) Reservoir Dogs (37:14) Kill Bill Vol.2 (45:50) Django Unchained
Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS. On this week's episode of Idle Film Club, we discuss one of the most talked about films of the year so far, Challengers. We take a look into the sweat-drenched world of tennis, throuples and twinky boys. The quiz is back after a two weeks hiatus - tune in to find out if you know more than Geo about movie love triangles and our thoughts on Luca Guadagnino's intoxicating sports romp. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #challengers (0:00) Intro (00:27) Idle Film Club and Challengers intro (01:54) Statistics and background (08:35) Plot summary (14:49) Callum's criticisms and timeline hopping (21:01) S e x and power dynamics (23:30) Sexuality and fluidity (27:39) Sportsmanship and relationships (34:06) Tennis and metaphor (41:58) Cast and crew (46:01) Score (Trent Reznor / Atticus Ross) (49:06) Costume design and method dressing (53:49) Final thoughts (55:37) Love triangles quiz (1:01:21) Conclusion (1:02:38) Outro
Welcome back to the club! On this week's episode of Idle Film Club, we discuss the somewhat divisive director's cut of the cult-classic masterpiece, Donnie Darko. We take a deep dive into the tangent universe and explore everything from the living receiver to the manipulated dead. Not sure what any of that means? Well they're integral in understanding what the fuck went on in this film, so tune in and find out. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #donniedarko (0:00) Intro (00:31) Idle Film Club and Donnie Darko intro (04:41) Statistics and cultural context (12:30) Background (13:23) Plot Summary (20:49) Opinions (23:53) Theatrical vs Director’s cut (27:46) The Eye and the Fourth Dimension (31:17) The Philosophy of Time Travel (31:48) Foreword and structure (32:35) Chapter One: The Tangent Universe (33:47) Chapter Two: Water and Metal (35:08) Chapter Seven: The Manipulated Living (36:03) Chapter Four: The Artifact and the Living (38:34) Chapter Six: The Living Receiver (42:38) Chapter Nine: Ensurance Trap (35:08) Chapter Twelve: Dreams (46:07) Frank and Donnie (48:55) Richard Kelly and the Director’s Vision (51:42) Miscellaneous points (1:02:25) Conclusion
Welcome back to the club! On this week's episode of Idle Film Club, we discuss Ingrid Goes West and our favourite trope in media: The Girlfail. A wonderful mélange of fantastically off-putting women awaits; think Euphoria's Cassie Howard throwing up on It's Always Sunny's Sweet Dee Reynolds. Prewarned, this is a bit of a rambly one, so please stick with it. Plus the audio is slightly botched, which adds to the charm! Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #ingridgoeswest (00:00) Intro (00:25) Idle Film Club and Ingrid Goes West/girlfail intro (01:33) Statistics (02:05) Plot summary (19:12) Authenticity and 2010s social media (24:19) Millennial/Instagram vs Gen Z/TikTok (30:07) Influencer marketing and perception (33:49) Gender influence (34:40) The girlfail (36:54) Fictional girlfails (52:47) Celebrity girlfails (57:01) Conclusion (58:52) Outro
Welcome back to the club! HEADS UP: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS. We're back from our break, kicking off Idle Film Club Season Two with a bang. On this weeks episode, we discuss one of the most talked about movies of the year so far, Late Night with The Devil. We share our thoughts on the film, the controversial use of AI and Geo faces a found footage quiz. Follow us on our socials @idlefilmclub #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #latenightwiththedevil (00:00) Intro (00:27) Idle Film Club and Late Night with the Devil intro (01:35) Statistics (03:56) Plot summary (07:44) Framing device and suspense (10:36) David Dastmalchian and talkshow hosts (12:40) 70s aesthetic and visual style (16:10) Influences and complaints (20:11) Jack Delroy and the Grove (30:07) AI and production companies (37:40) Para-psychology and demonic possession (45:41) Found footage movies quiz (51:00) Conclusion (51:50) Outro
