EPISODE 20: Travelling Light
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It's Episode 20 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week we've been to London - Pete has returned home but Cal is still in the capital. Audio issues existed but aren't so apparent in our discussions of "On the Road," "Barbara," "Liberal Arts," and "Ruby Sparks." We run down what we've seen at the London Film Festival thus far, featuring a subtitles gaff and a perilously long film about the world of the transgender. And then we let loose on Thomas Vinterberg's "The Hunt," which proves expectantly controversial...
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: What we've seen at the London Film Festival: "Laurence Anyways," "A Few Hours of Spring," "Beyond the Hills," "I, Anna," "Like Someone In Love" [?]
*Preconception Corner*
Reviews of:
- "On the Road"
- "Barbara"
- "Liberal Arts"
- "Ruby Sparks"
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Closing Segment: Discussing Thomas Vinterberg's "The Hunt," the problem with overt subject matters, and interesting performances by Bond villains. [?]
*Shag, Marry or Kill?*
Intro Music: The Clash, "London Calling"
Outro Music: Kylie Minogue, "All The Lovers"
EPISODE 19: The Importance of Being Earnest
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It's Episode 19 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week we review the high school angst in "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," and the pains of the aspiring author in horror flick "Sinister." Pete's proposed revenge for last week's "Holy Motors" fell on deaf ears as Cal didn't get around to the daunting-looking "English Vinglish," but Sridevi's return to the cinema gets the 'mood for' treatment nevertheless. There's action abound in Poland's "80 Million," while we debate how much of 'action star' Liam Neeson's particular set of skills works for "Taken 2." Cal teaches Pete a little about American Idol in a discussion of "Sparkle," and some genuine praise of Emma Watson gets quelled by a late podcast faux-pas about the Harry Potter star. Bitchy? Us? Never.
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: A preview of this year's London Film Festival, which we'll both be attending. [5:50 - 13:20]
*Preconception Corner*
Reviews of:
- "Taken 2"
- "Sinister"
- "Sparkle"
- "80 Million"
- "English Vinglish"
[16:30 - 1:01:00]
Closing Segment: Discussing "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and the problem with mis-sold trailers. [1:01:10 - 1:17:00]
*Shag, Marry or Kill?*
Intro Music: "English Vinglish" (OST)
Outro Music: David Bowie, "Heroes"
EPISODE 18: All That Is Holy
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It's Episode 18 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week we begin by concentrating on those countries vying to be alien entrants in America's biggest awards ceremony, as Oscar submissions for Best Foreign Language Film draw to a close. We review two of the contenders: France's "Untouchable" and India's "Barfi!" We count down our favourite films concerning time travel after contemplating Rian Johnson's "Looper," as well as considering how sex and politics are explored in "The Campaign" and "Hysteria." The sinister comes in the form of Brit horror-flick "Berberian Sound Studio," and Leos Carax's horror show masterpiece controversy "Holy Motors."
(Sadly our conversation about staying power in the presence of Eva mendes (or Green) happened 2 mins after the recording was stopped. We'll try and get it in next time.)
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: Assessing this year's race for the Foreign Film Oscar in the wake of the submission deadline, and reviewing one of the frontrunners, France's "Untouchable." [2:50 - 26:00]
Reviews of:
- "Barfi!"
- "The Campaign"
- "Hysteria"
- "Berberian Sound Studio"
- "Holy Motors"
[26:01 - 54:00]
Closing Segment: Discussing "Looper" and our top three films involving time travel. [54:10 - 1:12:40]
Intro Music: Flight Facilities, "Foreign Language"
Outro Music: Alice In Chains, "Don't Follow"
EPISODE 17: Playing With Time
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It's Episode 17 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week the return of the elder Fanning sister prompts thoughts on cancer films when we discuss the tearjerking "Now Is Good," but don't be surprised if we want it putting out of its misery. It Girl Jennifer Lawrence is back from her Hunger Games triumph with teen thriller "House At The End of the Street," while former It Boy Brad Pitt proves his muscle in adult thriller "Killing Them Softly." This week's arthouse delights come in the form of Brit flick "In The Dark Half" and the mysterious-looking "Samsara," before Oliver Stone's cock waves us a hearty hello in "Savages." All this, and some juicy Oscars and Emmys talk... because awards are Pete's favourite.
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: The week's news: next January's announcement of the Oscar nominations is brought forward, and the announcement of this year's Emmy winners takes place in LA. [1:45 - 15:20]
Preconception Corner
Reviews of:
- "Now Is Good"
- "In the Dark Half"
- "House At The End Of The Street"
- "Samsara"
- "Savages"
[18:10 - 1:00:20]
Closing Segment: Discussing "Killing Them Softly" and our top three films featuring hired assassins. [1:00:25 - 1:14:00]
Intro Music: Toddla T, "Take It Back
Outro Music: The Cardigans, "Erase/Rewind"
EPISODE 16: Divide & Conquer
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It's Episode 16 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week we have six films but have only seen two together: this week's big releases, "Hope Springs" and "Premium Rush." The rest is consigned to reliable snipes at auteurs (Woody Allen and Asghar Farhadi the unlucky victims on this occasion), while we ponder the male posturing in "The Sweeney" and "Dredd 3D." With the Oscars approaching, we take time to discuss the big film coming out of Toronto, "Silver Linings Playbook," and the big film coming out in November, Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln."
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: Discussing the week's news: The Toronto Film Festival ends, and the first trailer of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" debuts. [1:55 - 12:35]
Preconception Corner
Reviews of:
- "The Sweeney"
- "Dredd 3D"
- "Premium Rush
- "To Rome with Love"
- "About Elly"
[16:20 - 59:55]
Closing Segment: Discussing "Hope Springs," responding to listener questions, and pimping a great film we've seen lately. [1:00:00 - 1:19:40]
Intro Music: Marina and the Diamonds, "Hollywood"
Outro Music: Iamamiwhoami, "Sever"
EPISODE 15: That's My Tolstoy!
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It's Episode 15 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. We're sticking with last week's freer structure, admitting our filmic peeves before laying the smackdown on some new releases. In theory, that should be easy this week, with Adam Sandler releasing a new movie, but will our review of "That's My Boy" play out quite as expected? The lone foreign language offering is "The Forgiveness of Blood," Joshua Marston's long-awaited sophomore effort, while the core genre material is out in force, with sci-fi represented by spiritual space-tale "Love" and John Hillcoat's latest western "Lawless." Unsurprisingly, the most contentious topic of the week is Joe Wright's "Anna Karenina," which has been likely to ruffle feathers in the Sheppard household for some time. Will this experimental adaptation of a classic novel gain our seal of approval?
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: Discussing the week's news: Venice announces its festival winners, Toronto commences, and the full trailer of "The Master" is released. [1:40 - 16:05]
Preconception Corner
Reviews of:
- "Lawless"
- "That's My Boy"
- "Love"
- "The Forgiveness of Blood"
[16:10 - 53:50]
Closing Segment: Discussing "Anna Karenina," our summation of the week in film, and responding to listener questions.
[53:55 - 1:15:40]
Intro Music: Etta James, "At Last"
Outro Music: Shirley Bassey, "The Performance Of My Life"
EPISODE 14: Mixing With The Mainstream
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It's Episode 14 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week's lack of arthouse fodder leaves us stuck with middling multiplex fare, in the form of horrors and comedies. There's boysy humour abound in wedding farce "A Few Best Men," and the Sci-fi Ben Stiller-led "The Watch," plus we sample the natural in "The Myth of the American Sleepover" and the supernatural in the Sam Raimi-produced "The Possession." Cal flies solo for the third [REC] instalment, while Pete may regret opting in for "Total Recall." And a new experimental format sees us confess our potential biases towards the week's material, before revealing which of the lineup we'd banish to a fiery furnace.
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: Discussing the week's news: Oscar category alterations, submissions, and the commencement of the Venice Film Festival []
Preconception Corner & Listener Questions
Reviews of:
- "Total Recall"
- "A Few Best Men"
- "The Watch"
- "The Myth of the American Sleepover"
- [REC]: Genesis
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Closing Segment: Discussing "The Possession" and our summation of the week in film.
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Intro Music: Sia, "You've Changed"
Outro Music: Syreeta, "Harmour Love"
