Despite early critical praise and strong Oscar buzz for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's transformative, dramatic performance as MMA legend Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, the film has made a loss at the box office. In this week's episode, we discussed why this might be.
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Time codes:
00:01: Intro
00:55: Film not showing at regular cinema
4:50: Who was the audience for this movie?
9:01: Losing interest in the cinema?
13:44: One Battle After Another box office disappointment
16:20: Second wave with streaming release
In this week's Halloween special, we discuss the evolving horror genre and share some of our favourite spooky films we've seen.
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In this week's episode, we chat through our experience of attending the BFI London Film Festival. From the red carpet to watching Bradley Cooper on stage talk about his new movie Is This Thing On?, it was a super evening!
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Josh gives a run down of what he has been watching on the old telly recently!
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Welcome to another Actors in Focus episode!
He's conquered the ring and the box office. Following the release of The Smashing Machine, join us this week as we explore Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's iconic performances, analyse his career trajectory and debate what truly stands out.
Johnson also has his film production company, his own clothing line with Under Armour and has A LOT of Instagram followers. We discuss it all!
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Timecodes:
00:01: Intro
5:04: Dwayne Johnson filmography
10:33: Branching out from wrestling
18:51: Fast 5
21:32: The new Arnold Schwarzenegger
28:30: Voice work
39:07: Projects outside of film
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So, we are in October...how exactly?! The weather is turning but if you're a movie fan, there are some pretty exciting times ahead, with the next few months promising some HUGE films coming to cinema!
On the horizon, to name but a few we have Tron: Ares, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Bugonia, The Running Man, Wicked: For Good and Avatar: Fire and Ash.
We go through some of the major blockbusters coming to the big screen for the rest in 2025. Mark your calendars people!
Did you find comfort in fantasy, escape in sci-fi, rewatch old classics or dive into movie marathons? In this episode, we share our shows and movies that defined our lockdown experience, whilst also debating whether Tiger King was actually a cultural touchstone.
We also chat through the recent Emmy wins, say farewell to Robert Redford and Josh gives his movie of the month for September.
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Timecodes:
00:10: Intro
5:38: Lockdown viewing
34:45: Emmy wins
42:37: Farwell to Robert Redford
46:05: Movie of the month
We discuss new horror thriller The Long Walk. This conversation contains spoilers so if you haven't seen it yet, come back when you have!
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While Josh is off enjoying some well-deserved R&R, Adam holds down the fort! This week on Off Script, it's all about the news roundup.
We're diving into the buzz from Venice Film Festival, the gala announcements from the London Film Festival and all the must-see trailer drops.
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Timecodes:
1.18: Latest news
3.19: Venice Film Festival
5.34: Latest trailer drops
11.32: Adam goes to BFI Southbank event hosted by Mark Kermode
12.50: London Film Festival 2025 Gala announcements
Can't get enough of Pedro Pascal? Neither can we! From Westeros, to the post-apocalypse to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a galaxy far far away, Pedro Pascal is the man of the hour and we're breaking down his biggest hits, hidden gems and early work too. He's currently in 3 films at the cinema at the moment- The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Materialists and Eddington.
Stay tuned to the end as well where Adam gives his August movie of the month and we chat about Nicolas Cage rumoured to be joining the cast of season 5 of True Detective.
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Timecodes:
00:34: Intro-
6:11: Pedro Pascal
13:10: Three films in the cinema at one time
17:44: Playing good and bad characters
19:23: The Last of Us
26:57: The Equalizer 2
36: 39: Movie of the month for August
42:54: Nicolas Cage rumoured to be cast in True Detective season 5.
Join us this week for a spoiler-filled discussion of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, where we'll give our views of the latest Marvel movie.
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In this week's episode, we reveal our favourite villains who have graced the big screen.
We debate what makes them so iconic, memorable and why they are our favourites. Stay tuned until the end for some honourable mentions!
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Timecodes:
00:09: Intro
12:16: Our favourite villains
25:44: Hans Gruber
37:08: T-1000
50:03: Honourable mentions
We discuss the new Superman movie, including giving our take on the casting, characters, plots and target audience. This episode contains spoilers, so if you haven't seen Superman yet, come back once you have!
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How is it July already?! But fear not as we give our top 7 favourite Movie and TV shows of 2025 so far.
We also discuss the final series of Squid Game, in full spoiler cast mode. (Time Code: 2.19 - 15.59)
Do you agree with our picks of 2025?
Have you seen hit new film from Idris Elba & John Cena; Heads of State? Do you have ketchup with fish and chips?
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Timecodes:
0.07: Intro
2.19: Squid Game season 3
16:00: Our favourite Movies and TV show of 2025 so far
24:31: Jurassic World: Rebirth
33:14: The F1 Movie
55:12: Honourable mentions
The summer of 1975. A small island community. And a terror lurking beneath the waves that would grip the world. This year marks the golden anniversary of Steven Spielberg's Jaws.
In this special episode, deep dive with us as we unpack its masterful suspense, unforgettable characters and the incredible impact it had on Hollywood, pop culture and the collective fear of the ocean!
Josh also gives his take for movie of the month for July.
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Timecodes:
0.17: Heatwave (inside or out?)
4.37: Jaws intro
9.26: Classifying the genre of Jaws
15.24: Clever filmaking
17.20: Iconic score
19.48: 'You're gonna need a bigger boat''
20.39: Impact on Hollywood
24.40: Fear of the water
35.54: Movie of the month
In this week's episode, we discuss supernatural horror film Final Destination: Bloodlines.
Adam gives a special mention to The Studio, a new series streaming on Apple TV+. If you love TV and Film, this show is definitely for you!
We also chat through the new trailer of Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, an upcoming musical drama, starring Jeremy Allen White.
Finally, we end on a game so make sure you stay until the end!
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Timecodes:
1.36: The Studio
4.50: Final Destination: Bloodlines
10.08: Not needing to be a horror fan to enjoy Final Destination: Bloodlines
12.58: Exploring the horror genre
18.52: Watching a horror in the cinema
22.08: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere trailer review
28.23: Game
This week we celebrate 10 episodes of Off Script!
In this special episode, we discuss Karate Kid Legends, the latest entry in the Karate Kid franchise. It's one of Josh's favourite movie collections and he gives his honest and spoiler free views.
Adam also reveals his movie of the month for June, so stay tuned until the end!
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Timecodes:
00:16: Celebrating ten episodes
1:07: Remembering Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys
2:42: Karate Kid Legends preview
5.35: Story recap
7: 06: Did the film deliver? Josh gives his opinion
15:08: Adam's views
18:30: Karate Kid identity
25:04: Importance to the fans
30:17: Final thoughts
32: 20: Movie of the month for June
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This week's episode sees us review requested nineties classic; Face/Off, starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage.
We had a great time chatting through this iconic movie, discussing Travolta and Cage's great performances, the action scenes & themes throughout the film, including the links to the Mission Impossible franchise.
Josh also chat's about his recent birthday celebration- Bovday!
Let us know what you thoughts in the comments. If you have a movie or show you'd love to hear us discuss, don't forget to write in at offscriptfilmpodcast@gmail.com
Timecodes:
Bovday: 00:27
Fallout on Prime: 03:58
Face/Off: 06.06
Travolta and Cage recent films: 10:44
Travolta and Cage performances in Face/Off: 16:19
Action scenes: 18.54
Themes within the film: 23:22
Mission: Impossible connection: 27:44
Final thoughts: 29:01
There has been lots of news recently so this week we are doing a round and discuss some of the topics in film and TV!
We talk about Mr Bates vs The Post Office winning Limited Drama at the BAFTA Television awards, GTA 6 being delayed, Josh watched Thunderbolts* and gives his thoughts, plus we give our view on the new Superman and Nobody 2 trailers.
Josh also gives his Movie of the Month for May so make sure you stay until the end!
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Timecodes:
03.53: BAFTA TV Awards
06.48: GTA 6 delayed
13.35- Thunderbolts*
26.10: Tom Cruise at BFI
33.15: Nobody 2 trailer reaction
37.01: Superman trailer reaction
41.19: Movie of the Month-May
In this week's episode, we chat through our favourite movies of 2015. From Star Wars: The Force Awakens to Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian and more! How were these released 10 years ago!
Josh also tells us how we might see him in the new series of Made In Chelsea plus Adam share's details of the latest Ali Plumb film quiz he recently attended. Sneak peak, can you name all actors to play the Fantastic Four in live action movies?
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