#33: Gyration ft. @didudietho Seun & Faith talk stripper movies through the lens of films that wrapped their legs around the cultural zeitgeist upon their release (no pun intended) - Enjoy!

Olisa and Seun reunite on this episode of Olisa & Seun Go to the Movies to break down the 97th Academy Awards in a laid-back discussion about this year’s Best Picture nominees and the biggest moments from the ceremony. From the films they watched to the major wins and upsets of the night, they share their thoughts on how the Oscars played out, what surprised them, and what it all means for the future of cinema. Did the right films win? Were there any snubs? And how does this year’s lineup compare to previous years? Tune in for a fun, insightful chat on all things Oscars! Check the link in the bio to watch the full episode. 🎧✨

Olisa is joined by filmmaker, writer, and producer Lolo Eremie to explore her latest project, Tarella: Princess of the Nile, a bold African reimagining of Cinderella. Set in the mythical West African kingdom of Akkaya, Tarella brings a fresh and culturally rich perspective to the classic fairytale, blending magic, royalty, and tradition in a visually stunning cinematic experience. In this episode, they dive into the inspiration behind the film, how Cinderella’s origins may have ties to African folklore, and the creative process of crafting a uniquely African fairytale. Lolo also shares insights into Nollywood’s evolving landscape, the challenges of bringing Tarella to life, and the importance of authentic African storytelling on a global stage. Beyond Tarella, they discuss Lolo’s journey from music to filmmaking, her passion for storytelling across different mediums, and what’s next for her as she continues to shape the future of African cinema. Check the link in the bio to watch the full episode. 🎧

Olisa is joined by friend of the pod, Chubike Okide, as they discuss Captain America: Brave New World, the first MCU release of 2025, starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford. They break down what this new chapter means for the MCU, explore the future direction of the franchise, and assess Mackie’s evolution as Sam Wilson.

The boys are back in town! After what can only be described as an anime time skip, Olisa and Seun make their triumphant return to the studio. They’re here to catch up on what they’ve been up to, dive into the films that defined their 2024, and hype up the ones they can’t wait to see in 2025. Expect hot takes, questionable choices, and plenty of chaos as they unpack a year’s worth of cinematic adventures.

The boys are back in the studio to talk about Puss in Boots : The Last Wish, the second Shrek spin-off that has deep themes hidden within its fairytale zaniness. They also have conversations around the 2023 Academy Awards nominations and make early predictions based on what they have seen. They also gush about Michael Man's 2004 classic thriller starring the last superstar of Hollywood Tom Cruise and disciplined bad man Jamie Foxx.

We're back! Just in time to wish you all a Happy New Year too. In this episode we talk about our absence and our aspirations for the pod in 2023. We analyse why James Cameron’s Avatar: Way of Water is such a box office hit, we talk about Rian Johnson’s follow up to his classic Knives Out in the guise of Glass Onion and Olisa uses the opportunity to talk about the Nollywood series that everybody is talking about, Far From Home. Promise not to go away for too long again.

With Olisa hard at work and definitely still not crying about Universal's decision to cast Chris Pratt as Mario, Seun's back like Arnold in T3 and does a solo pod, catching you up with some of the popular releases from the last couple months. Hope you guys enjoy <3

Olisa ( Seun couldn’t join as he was on set) catches up with his friend @tolufoyeh who is the Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer at @kugalimedia - an entertainment company focused on telling stories inspired by African culture . The pair talk about kugali’s entry into the animated space through their collaboration with Walt Disney Animated Studio for their first “original long-form animated series” Iwájú . The show is set in a futuristic Lagos , Nigeria and will explore deep themes of class , innocence and challenging the status quo. It is set to premier on Disney+ in 2023.

Olisa calls on his little sister Adaiba to deputize for Seun, who is working on set. The siblings have a spoiler-filled discussion about comedian turned writer, director, and producer Jordan Peele's latest Sci-fi horror Nope, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. The pair talk about the film's deep themes and where it stands in his growing filmography, including the seminal classic Get Out.

Olisa and Seun talk about Taika Waititi's second stint with the MCU's Thor. Both believe its a solid but unspectacular movie and debate about the direction the MCU is going in and whether we are heading for a burnout (we are). The pair also lament about Play Network's studios latest soft reboot of Nollywood classic Glamour Girls and its lack of effort, cohesion and well .... a storyline. We talk about how this might be the worst Nollywood movie they have seen this year, which is no easy feat. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy!

Olisa and Seun reunite with their first ever guest and friend of the pod Dare Olaitan to talk about his 4th feature film, Ile Owo (somebody teach Olisa how to pronounce Yoruba words properly), an extremely ambitious horror movie that has the propensity to blaze a trail for other Nigerian themed horror stories. The trio discuss about the film's unique approach to horror , Dare's influences in creating this work and talk about the challenges he faced creating this film. - WE HOPE YOU LOVE LISTENING!

With Seun once again predisposed to work in an undisclosed location, Olisa brings in brother of the pod , Chuba Nwokedi to talk about the first live action adaptation of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles … a movie that kicks the brothers nostalgia into overdrive. They both talk about the impact the movie had in the Comic book movie genre and how a bizzare franchise like this has endured the test of time.

With Seun in an undisclosed location… Olisa brings in reinforcement in the guise of his Father Uche Nwokedi SAN to talk about Tom Cruise’s glorious return to Top Gun academy with Top Gun: Maverick a sequel that exceeds all expectations

Olisa and Seun are back again after their personal lives got in the way of their camaraderie over films. The lads lament about the mediocrity of Dr. Strange and their general Marvel fatigue, they gush about the raw and visceral experience of Robert Eggers' 'The Northman' and also share different takes on 'Everything , Everywhere, All at Once' a movie Olisa deems to be one of the best he has seen this year and one Seun believes is over hyped.

Olisa and Seun are back after the Easter holidays to talk about the movies they saw over the holiday season. Olisa talks about the sequel to the 2020 surprise video game film hit Sonic the Hedgehog and talks about how much he enjoyed its sequel, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ with its love for the source material, non-intrusive easter eggs, solid and respectful additions and depictions of classic characters despite its less focused narrative. The pair also talk about new Netflix Original, ‘Man of God’ directed by Nigerian theatre lynchpin Bolanle Austen-Peters and are ultimately disappointed by the badly written script, odd editing and weak execution which hides a story with a lot of potential and a decent cast. Olisa's curiosity about cult favourite film, ‘Weekend at Bernie's’ makes him choose this flick as the week's classic. While the movie has a solid gag and premise the lads realize that even during its heyday this is a somewhat forgettable comedy with bland character archetypes and one that takes too long to set up its premise which admittedly holds the key to a good 25 minutes of solid gags. We hope you enjoy listening!

Olisa and Seun bring another guest in the guise of Chuba Nwokedi, barrister extraordinaire and Batman super fan (who happens to be Olisa’s brother). In a spoiler filled episode (done over zoom, excuse the audio) ,the trio talk about Matt Reeves’ new take on Batman starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffery Wright, Colin Farrel and John Turturo . Debate about Pattinson take on the caped crusader and where he stands with the others who have worn the cowl .

Olisa and Seun are joined by Temitayo ‘TMT’ Ayorinde of Subamarine and a Roach to talk all things movies in our longest podcast yet. This week the trio talk about Joel Coen’s recent adaptation of Macbeth aptly titled the ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’. Olisa and TMT were in awe of the films cast, praising them for their amazing performances whilst Seun appreciates the film but felt a huge disconnect. The boys also debate and share different views of the ambitious Nollywood anthology movie, ‘Juju Stories’. Lastly they also gush over the classic Casablanca and talk about why it has endured the test of time nearly 80 years after its release. – Love y’all for listening, pass the pod along and have a great week <3

Olisa and Seun talk about Lana Wachoski's Matrix Resurrections, the 4th film in the legendary Matrix series that revolutionised cinema. Olisa deems it an unnecessary sequel and one that severely damages the Wachoski's legacy for a myriad of reasons, whilst Seun had a "great time at the cinema". The lads also talk about Mathieu Kassovitz French classic 'La Haine', a film that follows the lives of three friends from a poor immigrant neighbourhood in the suburbs of Paris after a series of riots occur. Both appreciate the movie's striking cinematography and style and its hard hitting story which is still relevant today.

Olisa and Seun are back after lengthy hiatus (and 2 failed attempts to record episodes). The lads reflect on the MCU efforts last year and talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home, a movie filled with fan service and great emotional moments. They also talk about the universally panned Chief Daddy 2 and try to figure out why the movie has unified Nigerians in agreeing with its mediocrity. They also talk about the Netflix’s star studded satire, Don’t Look up and it’s poignant message.