Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the FoF podcast feed. To celebrate, I went on my biggest FoF rant to date (yes, even bigger than Happy Gilmore 2). But which film broke me? In this episode, I review "Spinal Tap II", "The Long Walk", and "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey". (We also touch on the Emmys, the new Mitchell & Webb sketch show, and the Charlie Sheen documentary.) Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.TIMESTAMPS00:00 My 1 Year Podcasting Anniversary!!!03:55 Emmy’s - congrats to Owen Cooper04:21 New Mitchell & Webb Sketch Show07:55 A call from Darling08:37 Binged the Charlie Sheen Netflix documentary12:39 3 Reviews coming up, here’s your due warning of the vibes--SPINAL TAP SPOILERS- (for what it’s worth)13:24 “SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES” REVIEW!15:20 Slight “Happy Gilmore 2” syndrome16:44 The core 3 still give enough17:35 But it feels a bit thin18:17 It doesn’t destroy the legacy of the 1st movie19:27 Letterboxd Rating--THE LONG WALK SPOILERS-19:40 “THE LONG WALK” REVIEW!21:09 My journey to see this movie was genuinely cursed27:20 To me, it’s a tacky premise29:20 Nothing takes me out of a movie more than THIS31:40 Cliche characters and cliche dialoge35:07 No visual flair37:06 I probably would’ve loved this as a teenager, so there’s that38:00 Letterboxd Rating--A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL SPOILERS-39:12 “A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY” REVIEW!41:13 The Rant Begins. 41:45 They would never wait that long to kiss42:20 I’m not saying attractive people can’t be sad, but…43:35 The lead performances aren’t working for me45:10 So annoying so boring46:06 It’s not meaningful, it’s not emotional47:00 I couldn’t believe when this happened47:32 Zero chemistry. HOW????49:05 My steak digestion was more interesting49:46 This SHOULD be my thing50:05 Letterboxd Rating-50:34 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
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Why "Wuthering Heights" Might Slap (& Tickle) + Gen Alphas LOVE the Cinema (NEW STUDY)
This week on FoF we react to the news of "Critterz" - a movie co-created by OpenAI (ew) - before DEEP DIVING into a brand new report (which you can read HERE) showing that Gen Alphas absolutely LOVE going to the cinema. I discuss why I think that might be.We also have brief reviews of me turning off "Highest 2 Lowest" and digesting "Sorry, Baby", and then finish off with a diatribe of why the "Wuthering Heights" trailer vibe is a good thing (and not heracy). Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.-TIMESTAMPS00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!02:26 A movie co-created by Open AI. Ew. 07:11 NEW REPORT! Do Gen Alpha like going to the cinema?11:40 Theories for why Gen Alpha are cinema lovers18:24 Highest 2 Lowest brief REVIEW21:13 Sorry, Baby brief REVIEW25:09 Wuthering Heights TRAILER26:49 I read the book so I’m gonna have my say28:45 New interpretations are a good thing. Why not?30:22 Why is this book NOT sexy?31:40 This could be really successful33:06 28 Years Later: Bone Temple TRAILER35:32 REALLY exciting period coming up
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Walking the Venice Red Carpet (and getting ignored) + The Best Performances of the 21st Century
This week on FoF we have a deep dive into my Venice Film Festival VIP experience, including being ignored on the red carpet, the most annoying MC ever, and my attempts at celebrity spotting. We also discuss the movie itself "No Other Choice", as well as cover some recent news from the worlds of Bradley Cooper and Harry Potter. We then finish off with some of my favourite picks from The Ringer's Top 101 Performances of the 21st Century list, which you can find here. Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.-TIMESTAMPS00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!00:26 Agenda & Full Disclosure-My VENICE FILM FESTIVAL experience!01:44 Venice is strange04:29 The Bezos wedding must have been a nightmare05:37 Zero nightlife other than on super yachts06:37 Celebrity Spotting08:29 The vibe-killer lounge bar MC10:58 The Premieres are all on this pop-up island11:55 This was my first PROPER red carpet14:15 My shoes let me down. Brilliant. 15:15 The photographers couldn’t care less about us hahaha18:00 But my darling wife was popular…20:00 Inside it was NUTS20:43 The ONE celebrity I ACTUALLY spotted21:39 Imagine Julia Roberts on a recliner seat22:29 The movie that I actually saw: “No Other Choice”24:09 Brilliant cinematography & sound design26:20 The standing ovations are weird26:40 Movies I wished I’d seen at the festival27:55 Another person of note on my economy flight home??!-OTHER NEWS29:50 Is This Thing On? Trailer30:30 Bradley Cooper’s pattern of directorial projects32:02 Stand Up is underepresented on screen32:57 Warwick Davis is BACK as Flitwick in the HBO Potter series34:50 Who else COULD have been recast from the original movies?36:15 The 101 Best Performances of the 21st Century - MY PICKS!37:40 I love the concept of “NAILED IT” performances40:23 Being goofy and NOT annoying on screen is the hardest thing to do41:25 More picks from the list44:15 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
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HUGE NEWS! + "Caught Stealing" Steals My Heart (Kind Of)
This week on FoF we kick off with some SECRET EXCITING HUGE NEWS (!!) of incoming film-related joy and frolics! This is followed by a spoiler-filled review of Caught Stealing; Darren Aronofsky’s surprisingly fun, sexy, B-movie action-comedy-whatever. I talk about why it kinda works AND why I think it might flop at the box office, plus whether it's my favourite Austin Butler performance yet. All this and more! Check the timestamps below…And explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.TIMESTAMPS00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!00:40 SECRET EXCITING HUGE NEWS!!!!!- CAUGHT STEALING REVIEW: SPOILERS!! - 04:05 Early Wednesday opening weekend04:53 Synopsis06:10 The sexiest couple ever?06:38 Darren Aronofsky is a chameleon director07:10 He’s ploughing all his expertise into making this FUN07:47 It’s a throwback action b-movie vibe08:15 It’s not holding back with the adultness08:42 Would an alien be able to recognise two Darren Aronofsky movies?09:35 This is a properly effective comedy but it’s not annoying11:00 This is a basic Friday Night movie that is not basic11:58 My favourite Austin Butler performance13:06 If someone asked me if they should see it…13:25 I didn’t get anything more than just entertainment from it14:30 I think it may flop at the box office16:03 My Dad is the target audience, and he’ll wait for streaming17:00 LETTERBOXD RATING18:05 EXCITING EPISODE COMING NEXT!!!!!!!
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Do Not Double-Bill "Eddington" and "Life of Chuck". Trust Me.
This week on FoF we’re revelling in the return of Daniel Day-Lewis, including a There Will Be Blood moment in the Anemone trailer, and discuss whether True Detective Season 1 has aged well. Then I dive into two new releases which I double-billed (for better or worse); Eddington and The Life of Chuck. All this and more! Check the timestamps below…And explore the FoF socials/yt via my creepy website HERE.TIMESTAMPS00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!03:25 The return of Daniel Day-Lewis!!!05:00 A There Will Be Blood moment in the Anemone trailer07:36 True Detective Season 1 has dated a bit09:06 Nicholas Cage in True Detective Season 5—“EDDINGTON” REVIEW (no spoilers)—10:35 Synopsis11:06 Cinematographer Surprise! 12:00 IMO the first legitimate retrospective on COVID-1915:36 Ari Aster’s writing works for horror, but…19:15 I didn’t learn anything about the socio-political landscape of then OR now22:48 The lack of scale is an issue23:58 Technically very proficient25:05 My mileage is running down with Ari Aster25:42 LETTERBOXD RATING—“THE LIFE OF CHUCK” REVIEW (SPOILERS!)—26:50 Double Bill! Snack choices28:00 Odeon Luxe Haymarket thoughts28:30 Synopsis30:05 This sort of thing is up my street30:40 But it’s a bit On The Nose32:00 The Dance Scene33:20 It feels like a Cadbury’s advert34:00 The perfect Sleep Movie?35:32 It felt like a short story…because it is37:05 The most contrasting double bill did not work37:40 LETTERBOXD RATING38:00 Is the marketing clear enough?—39:15 Caught Stealing review incoming!
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