What We've Been Watching: The Smashing Machine, Caught Stealing, Steve, The Woman in Cabin 10
This week the mulls are back with four more reviews for you of films that can be seen at your local cinema as well as via streaming. Â
First up, Justin tells us all about the Dwayne Johnson starring biopic of UFC fighter Mark Kerr: The Smashing Machine.
After that, Neil reviews the new Darren Aronofsky film - a crime thriller starring Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz - Caught Stealing.Â
Next up, Darren has seen Steve - available now on Netflix. This is the latest film collaboration between director Tim Mielants and Cillian Murphy who plays the eponymous character in this adaptation of Max Porter's novel 'Shy'. Â
To wrap things up, we head out on a luxury cruise with Keira Knightley and Guy Pearce. Richard shares his views on this latest mystery novel movie adaptation with a title that starts 'The Woman in...'! This one is The Woman in Cabin 10 - and is also available to watch now on Netflix.Â
After listening, use the comments or find us on social media to let us know what you thought about any of these films - or what you've been watching recently.Â
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Super-who? The Non-Mainstream Superhero Movies You Need to See
This week, our host Neil challenged his fellow mulls to rise up against the tidal wave of supposed superhero fatigue by talking about some of the superhero movies that might have gone unseen or forgotten. Â
Nothing from the most recent iterations of the Marvel and DC extended or cinematic universes was allowed - but anything else superhero-related is fair game. Â
Listen in and then let us know your own favourites... From the Ninja Turtles to the Crow, from Darkman to Superbob, who's still 'super' to you? Â
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What We've Been Watching - Bookworm and Highest 2 Lowest
This week, we have another pair of reviews from a pair of mulls! Â
First up, Neil reviews a family-friendly adventure comedy which may have escaped attention. Starring Elijah Wood as an estranged magician father forced to reunite with his independent young daughter, Mildred, played by Nell Fisher, Bookworm is available now for streaming online.Â
Then, Darren shares his thoughts about the latest movie from the iconic American director, Spike Lee. This remake and reimagining of an original movie by Akira Kurosawa, Highest 2 Lowest sees director Lee reunited with modern screen legend Denzel Washington. How does this resituating of the story from Japan to the current day New York music scene measure up? Available now to watch on Apple TV.
Have you managed to catch either of these? If so, let us know what you thought - as well as what you've been watching recently.Â
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What We've Been Watching: The Long Walk and Guns Akimbo
Just a mini What We've Been Watching for you this week - perfect for a short commute or run!
First up, Justin will be reviewing the latest Stephen King adaptation for 2025 (3 out of 4 by our counting after The Monkey and The Life of Chuck earlier in the year - and with The Running Man on the way later in November!), The Long Walk from director Francis Lawrence. Then Richard catches up with 2019's chaotic action extravaganza Guns Akimbo starring Daniel Radcliffe and Samara Weaving.
We'll have two more reviews for you next week from the other mulls. In the meantime, we'd love to hear about what you've been watching. Â
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The Greatest Escapes!
On this week’s episode of the podcast, our host Justin invites us to think about the Greatest Escapes in movie history… including ‘that’ one! From ‘innocent’ criminals to POWs, what do we expect to see in a classic escape movie - and who did it best?Â
From Brute Force to Alcatraz to Shawshank… Use the comments to let us know your favourites.Â
Four gentlemen gather around the microphones on a weekly basis to discuss all things movies! You will meet Justin, Darren, Neil and Richard, they each have very different views on what makes a move great! We shall discuss what we have each watched that week and then move on to discuss a new subject each week.
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