Wicked BACKLASH ft. My Biggest Rant Yet. (spoilers!) + Tom Cruise Gets His Oscar, James Cameron's "Jurassic Park" & "Being Eddie Murphy" Reflections
SPOILERS!! This week on FoF I have my biggest rant yet in tackling the fallout and backlash to my negative review of Wicked: For Good - it's been intense to say the least and I’ve got A LOT of thoughts. I reflect on what’s fair in film criticism, whether seeing the musical is required context, and why the plot is nonsensical and MORE in the timestamps below. Plus, I praise Tom Cruise for his honorary Oscar, marvel at James Cameron's Jurassic Park near-hit, and express my theory connecting Jim Carrey to Eddie Murphy’s career arc in “Being Eddie”.Please note, this rant has MAJOR SPOILERS of the plot of this movie, so if you've never seen the musical and want to see the movie I advise you listen after your screening. Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Agenda-WICKED RANT - This is in response to my original review, which you can hear in the previous episode on this feed or on any platform via my website HERE.Letterboxd Review HERE.(01:25) The fallout from “WICKED: FOR GOOD” has been mental (02:30) A perspective of someone who hasn’t seen the musical IS valid (04:08) This is a MOVIE. It deserves to be critiqued as a movie. (06:18) But I DO sympathise with what Wicked musical fans are enduring here (07:38) You don’t have to ALWAYS be ENTIRELY informed on EVERYTHING (10:55) Movie criticism - ALL of it - is subjective. My new disclaimer. (11:44) This is an issue on modern film discourse (12:04) Seek out reviews by critics who have your perspective on the genre or material (12:43) Post Wicked Double-Bills, the tide turned… (15:23) Something isn’t 5 stars for being accurately adapted (17:47) A dark tone doesn’t mean it has to be boring (20:55) Clarification on the songs “not being good enough” (21:48) If you love the musical and know the songs, that DOES make a difference, I accept that (23:09) Plot issues I’ve been mulling over (24:14) My observation on the desert surrounding Oz (25:40) Tie-ins with the Wizard of Oz feel SO underbaked (27:17) There’s an excuse for every plot hole due to the nature of the source IP (28:00) The ending completely refutes the message of the first part (29:56) THIS annoyed me more than ANYTHING (31:42) I’m not saying these questions AREN’T answered necessarily (31:56) I didn’t HATE the movie even though I sound like it (33:02) Finishing with our new disclaimer and a positive message Wicked: For Good Letterboxd Review HERE.-(33:45) On a happy note - “SONG SUNG BLUE”! Coming soon (34:40) Tom Cruise’s Honorary Oscar - what a speech! (38:02) James Cameron almost directed “JURASSIC PARK”?!?!?!?! (39:24) James Cameron directing a a Billie Eilish show movie in 3D????!!?!? (40:12) Does the movie star still exist? “MARTY SUPREME” is a HUGE litmus test (44:33) “BAKE OFF” does Peep Show! (44:45) “BEING EDDIE” - Drawing parallels between Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy - LETTERBOXD REVIEW HERE(47:28) Who was the Ed Sheeran doc for? (47:53) Knives Out 3 review poll (48:42) I think - generally - I’m skipping Stranger Things S5 (49:15) Coming up NEXT WEEK! And finishing with our new disclaimer
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WICKED: FOR GOOD, for Bad, and for Ugly - HONEST REVIEW (spoilers)
SPOILERS!! This week I give you insight into my attendance at the WICKED: FOR GOOD Premiere, before diving into a full, frank and honest review on the movie.Please note, this review has MAJOR SPOILERS of the plot of this movie, so if you've never seen the musical I advise you listen after your screening. Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.TIMESTAMPSWicked PREMIERE Review(00:55) The Biggest Most Chaotic Premiere Yet(05:18) Premieres are not conducive for content creation(07:05) Weird popcorn and a weird vibe-WICKED: FOR GOOD Review - SPOILERS!!!!(08:20) My relationship to the first movie and the musical(09:45) There’s a BUT coming…(10:24) I came into this screening with the absolute best intentions(11:04) If I didn’t know better I’d think this story was made up a few months ago - BIG SPOILERS(15:04) Where are the bangers?(16:25) I accept if you’ve seen the musical you’d be more ready for this(17:13) But I was in a room of Wicked superfans…(19:25) Midway toilet trip with my Darling Wife(19:55) I understand what Wicked fans may say to this criticism(20:52) There is no clear story arc here like the first half(22:08) Where is the FUN?(23:06) I understand these criticisms are largely the faults of the Musical(24:25) A message to the superfans(25:20) The 5 Star Reviews will come, and then go(25:37) LETTERBOXD RATING (27:30) What do YOU think?-(28:06) Coming up next week(29:05) When should I review Knives Out 3?
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Predator: Badlands... More like BadMOVIE am I right??? + The Best PRE-Christmas Movies for November!
This week on FoF I give the full rundown of my Traitors Castle experience with Tiktok (and why I was a terrible Traitor). I also then explain why Nick was such a terrible Celebrity Faithful, as well as discuss why Squid Game The Challenge S2 isn't working for me. We then rundown the Best Pre-Christmas Movies to watch in November and get in the spirit, before finishing off with reviews of "Anemone" and "Predator: Badlands".Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.TIMESTAMPS(01:52) Was I a Good Traitor? My Traitors Castle Experience!(06:15) My Biggest Irritation with the Celebrity Traitors Finale(10:34) Celebrity Gameshow Prize Pot Culture Is Icky(13:15) Best Suggestion for a Future Faithful(13:49) "Squid Game: The Challenge" S2 Isn’t As Good – Here’s Why(15:46) I Am Boycotting the MJ Movie(17:25) The Best Pre-Christmas Movies (and Ones That Don’t Count)-(21:05) "Anemone" Review (Daniel Day-Lewis Comeback)(22:33) Premise(23:55) Northern Accents & Northern Stories in Film(23:28) A Slow Mood Piece(24:08) Why Daniel Day-Lewis Is the Greatest of His Generation(27:59) A Brilliant Film School Movie(28:56) Summary & Letterboxd Rating-(29:55) "Predator: Badlands" Review(31:15) Surprisingly Well-Versed in Predator Lore(32:45) A Valid Move for the IP(34:27) Great Opening(35:30) Technically Strong and Made with Love(36:11) BUT… a Fundamental Issue(38:22) Losing the Grounding of the Original (and "Prey")(39:35) Star Wars Meets Shrek?(40:52) A Step Too Far for the Franchise(42:25) From a Predator/AVP Apologist(42:55) Summary & Letterboxd Rating-(43:15) Ranking the Predator Movies(45:55) Alien vs Predator Franchise
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Why "Titanic" Is Still GOATed & "Die My Love" Needs a Trigger Warning + 2 Major Invites!
This week on FoF I’m telling you why Squid Game: The Challenge is better than it's parent series, and "Titanic" is the greatest major movie accomplishment of our lifetime. But not before revealing 2 HUGE invites I got this week for FoF related events you will be hearing far more about. I'm also reviewing the new Jennifer Lawrence movie "Die My Love", which is a Stealth Horror movie let me tell you (no spoilers for that one), including a new addition into the list of annoying things someone can do in a cinema near you. Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Intro ft. Pxssy Palace(01:13) Squid Game: The Challenge is BACK. Here’s why it’s better than the full series. (04:11) I was also nearly ON the first Challenge series. ANNOYING(06:44) I’m going to The Traitors Castle with TikTok!!!!!!(09:52) I’ve been invited to the Wicked: For Good PREMIERE!!!!(15:05) Rewatched Titanic and it's SO GOOD (LETTERBOXD)(18:27) One (of many) reasons why Titanic is so good(22:24) Why I’m missing Bruce Springsteen, Black Phone 2 and Now You 3 Me. (25:43) Predator: Badlands review coming next week-(26:42) Die My Love REVIEW - no spoilers(28:55) Synopsis / Set up(30:15) 4:3 Square Format doesn’t feel as much of a CHOICE anymore(31:17) Striking imagery and style from Lynne Ramsey(33:33) This is Jennifer Lawrence at FULL J-Law(34:53) The movie needs a trigger warning(36:50) Most annoying guy in my cinema(37:53) MILD SPOILERS - The premise wears thin towards the end(39:05) Summary & LETTERBOXD RATING -(39:33) Next week is a big one!!!!!
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2 Cosy Reviews + 1 Rant With Zero Chill: FoF From Under A Blanket
This week on FoF I’m under two blankets, spiralling into a myriad of rants, and reviewing two brand new films: the tense, lo-fi "Bugonia" (no spoilers) and the sweaty, twitchy "Ballad of a Small Player" (spoilers!).Elsewhere: I talk Celebrity Traitors, why I pulled down a reel, and how Stranger Things has somehow invented cinema! WOW! I also make a public plea for an "Aftermath" poster at Stratford station.Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.TIMESTAMPS(00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 15k!(00:05) I started, then regretted, advertising on other podcasts (01:28) I WANT THE AFTERMATH POSTER AT STRATFORD (03:26) Spotify listeners (04:58) I am obsessed with Mark from Celebrity Traitors (05:40) I took my Traitors Reel down (06:44) Potential future guests on Celebrity Traitors (08:49) Stranger Things Invents Movies! OMG! (14:52) I’m under two blankets right now – (15:54) "BUGONIA" REVIEW – no spoilers (16:58) Plot line (17:20) The lo-fi premise really works and reminded me of my favourite book (19:04) An Accessible Yorgos Lanthimos movie (22:01) No redeemable / appealing characters but that’s ok, unlike "Eddington" (22:49) Rating + Letterboxd Review – (23:59) "BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER" REVIEW – spoilers!!! (25:20) There’s a lot of tension and sweating (26:03) Colin Farrell’s bad accent was forgivable (26:50) Gambling Addiction depictions (27:56) It’s a lean and fun story (28:36) Questioning my Letterboxd Rating… (29:24) It feels a bit inconsequential – (30:27) Coming soon! (31:17) "Wicked: For Good" INCOMING
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