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That Final Scene

If you often find yourself asking "What did I just see?" after the film credits roll, this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive into the (plot) twisted world of final scenes in film and TV show history.

Think Inception. Parasite. Avengers: Endgame. Shutter Island. Call Me By Your Name. Some endings just stick with you. While others...well, you may want to leave them in the past (What was Dexter thinking?). In other words, endings are complex - and can rarely be "explained'. But that doesn't mean we ain't going to try. Hosted by Sophie, Ben and Simon.

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Hi hi hi. With The Rings of Power Season 2 back soon (yikes) AND the upcoming The Lord of the Rings prequels, we realized we could not prolong the wait any longer. We had to sit Simon down to finally watch LOTR with us. And the results may surprise you...;)

This episode is extra special to us because Ben, Simon and I watched the film together right before we recorded this. Which is also why I sound a tad tired and said Dark Towers vs Two Towers, please forgive me 😭

Expect Part II and Part III in the following weeks. We, for one, can't wait.

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You'll want to stay until the END for this episode...trust me. We're back with another catch up episode (as we have soooo much catch up to do) but fear not, the next ep is going to be a massive final scene treat. In any case, this discussion was really fun:

  • A listener did not enjoy Ripley so we're diving right into it
  • Ben has now also watched Baby Reindeer and gives his reactions
  • Sophie is obsessed with Challengers and struggles to not give any spoilers
  • Simon watched A Beautiful Boy and gave his reaction
  • Tom Hanks and his Da Vinci trilogy has a cameo somewhere in the ep
  • Another listener asked us if TimothĂ©e Chamalet should stop acting and we have thoughts
  • We tackle a more serious listener question: Is the era of superheroes over? This is a JUICY one
  • ANDDDD we announce the final scene of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING - we finally convinced Simon!!

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Heyllo! After an extended break (and still suffering through third winter here in the UK), the gang is back with some movie and TV talk. We hope you missed us đŸ„č

Let's jump right in:

  • Holidays! Trips! Work! The team's been busEY but we did our best to come back in full force
  • Why is the new Roadhouse so...bad? Simon answers.
  • Baby Reindeer is the best show Sophie has seen this year
  • Ben is sort of obsessed with Fallout...which is frankly great news
  • DUNE 2 breakdown including that final scene (and what comes next)

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This is the most timely podcast episode you'll hear this week - it's OSCARS 2024 PREDICTIONS time! And just because us 3 are supremely unqualified to make any educated guesses, we HAD to invite actor Simon Haines back (@thesimonhaines on Instagram) to help us with the task.

So let's do this, sip on a cup of tea (or whiskey, we ain't judging) and listen up:

  • Quick (re)-intro to Simon and what we've been watching (yes, Ben's hate-watching continues)
  • Sophie brings some audio clips from movie scenes...and Simon needs to guess who it is...and judge the ACCENT
  • A breakdown of our Oscar predictions (and hopefuls) for the major categories

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We're back with our bi-weekly movie and TV show chat (sorry for the delay, I was off to Iceland for a few days 🇼🇾). We discuss films such as 'Dune' (um yup, Ben only just saw it), 'I The Iron Claw', the TV show 'Time' and yet again...'Poor Things'. We also got to chat your responses around which actors and actresses could use new agents (we're looking at you Tom Holland). Dive right in:

Sophie praises the performances in 'Ironclaw', while Ben critiques Tom Holland's career choices. They also touch on movies like 'Patriot Games', 'The Fugitive' and 'Saltburn'. They receive a voice note from a listener, Andres, who presents a critique on the adaptation of 'Poor Things'. The main discussion revolving around actors and actresses who possibly need new agents, with names such as Zac Efron, Tom Holland and others discussed. John Hamm, Eddie Murphy and others also come up in the conversation.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:26 Movie Guessing Game (thanks to Simon)

02:29 Deep Dive into 'The Fugitive'

08:30 Discussion on 'Saltburn' (yet again - hear how me and Simon saw the film differently)

20:40 Review of the BBC TV show 'Time' and 'Dune'

23:49 The Iron Claw review

26:23 Listener's Voice Note Discussion (thank you Andres for your thoughtful question on Poor Things)

26:53 Debate on Film Adaptations

31:00 Actors Who Need New Agents

34:13 The Impact of Superhero Movies on Actors' Careers

52:18 Closing Remarks and Future Episode Teaser

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This year's Everything Everywhere All At Once is here and it's no other than Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things (my boy!). In this episode, we break down its final scene but we also finally launch A FEW GOOD FILMS with our very first debate up for a listen. Can't wait for you to chime in & vote.

So let's go:

  • Our dreamy celebrity encounters
  • A friendly debate on approaching celebrities and personal experiences with meeting them
  • Introduction to 'A few good films' aka 'Desert Island' segment
  • The actual DEBATE between me and Simon
  • Discussion on 'Poor Things' , the film's pacing and structure
  • Dissecting the film's final Scene and why it's Lanthimos' most optimistic one yet
  • Reflecting on the film's impact and the director's style

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Note: We recorded this before the Oscar noms came out

It's too late to say happy new year so....happy January đŸ„č

We kickoff our first episode of the year with a banging movie chat including 'Ferrari', 'May December', and...'Dune'. However, y'all will appreciate how an old Eric Bana film triggers a tangent around shocking film scenes. YOU NEED TO CHIME IN.

Dive in to listen:

  • Catch-up and New Year Blues
  • Holiday Recap and Movie Reviews
  • Deep Dive into 'Rebel Moon' (ouch)
  • More Movie Reviews and Discussions
  • Review of 'Society of the Snow', 'Dune' (because Simon only just saw it now?!). 'Ferrari' and 'May December'
  • A notable debate on trustworthy actors
  • An unexpected double click in the career of Eric Bana

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Hello hello. In our final episode for the year, we're diving into the absolute, total, one and only banger: PARASITE. We could number a thousand reasons why but the one that matters: It's in Sophie's Desert Island list.

Jump right in to get all the things:

  • Reactions to the Golden Globes nominations; Do we even care anymore?
  • Quick roundup on what we've been watching; somewhat sappy, somewhat surprising, somewhat really fun
  • A deep dive into the iconic ending of Parasite (Bong Joon-ho can do no wrong)
  • Stick to the end to find out which film is Sophie kicking out of the Desert Island list đŸ˜±

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Hello hello. You told us you want more reviews and hot takes so we're delivering these to you bi-weekly. This is a spicy ep so grab the đŸŒ¶ïž

Dive in to hear:

  • Sophie watched Saltburn and she has THOUGHTS
  • We also caught up with the latest The Crown season: Did we agree with that Guardian review?
  • Ben has gone down his favourite rabbit hole: James Bond 🙃
  • While Simon has graced us with some heavy-hitter documentaries including Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
  • Your perspectives on remakes, prequels, sequels: When do they make sense?

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Hello, my fellow kids. Our first Tarantino film ending is here & it's none other than Reservoir Dogs'. One of the most perplexed endings from the auteur himself so we thought it needed some attention and re-examination. Curious to hear your thoughts: Whatever happened to mr. Pink? đŸ€”

That's not all though. In this episode, we're also introducing a new game: Our Desert Island films aka 3 films each one of us would take to a desert island with them. We need you to listen in because you'll have to help us vote which ones should stay in the list and which ones should go. It's about to get all Hunger Games-y in here 😹

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WE ARE BACK. After a much needed extended break, the gang is back with new goodies - and a rejigged format. Dive into the episode to get all the details (and let us know what you think of this new direction!)

Meanwhile, you'll also hear:

  • What Sophie, Ben and Simon have been watching over the past couple of months (we've got LOTS to cover)

  • Sophie's reaction to Killers of the Flower Moon, alongside other London Film Festival premieres

  • Our takes (and your thoughts) on the best Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro performances in a Martin Scorsese film

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We attempted to do a summer episode but the UK weather didn't agree - apologies in advance for the weather chit chat.

That said, we still did our best with:

  • An emotional review of the summer blockbuster of the year, Barbie, from the one and only blockbuster aficionado...Ben
  • Simon is obsessed with Risky Business' soundtracks (lol more Tom Cruise talk)
  • Sophie has new documentary and TV show recommendations for you
  • Films that you watched as a kid that traumatised you (we have thoughts, LOTR..why???)
  • A breakdown of the surprisingly ambiguous final scene of Point Break

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NOLAN IS BACK BABY!!! Our episode is all about Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Oppenheimer...and some other films that were also great.

In this episode, hear us talk about:

  • Ben and Simon's IMAX experience watching Oppenheimer
  • Sophie's Barbenheimer experience (we've been experiencing things okay??)
  • Detailed reviews for Barbie and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part I (heavy spoilers)
  • A comprehensive breakdown of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and its incredible, hypnotic final scene

No community segment in this episode as we wanted you to get the GOODS in detail. Enjoy!

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It's hot girl blockbuster summer season and we're here for it. Which is hilarious because on this episode, we've paired it up with one of the most iconic Studio Ghibli films, Spirited Away, because....why not??? So let's get to it 👇

  • Simon has a killer movie recommendation (Ben and I have homework...)
  • Ben and Sophie talk about Netflix's Extraction 2
  • Sophie gives her honest take on The Flash
  • We rank all the Mission Impossible films (minus Dead Reckoning Part I as it wasn't out when we recorded)
  • We settle the Barbenheimer debate: Oppenheimer or Barbie first?
  • We break down the wholesome ending of Spirited Away

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Y'all asked for it and you're now getting it - our HEAT episode has now arrived. After talking about this film approximately 5654636 times over the course of the past year (largely thanks to Simon), we decided to finally break down...that final scene.

So put your cool vibes on and listen:

  • Simon finally started Barry (cheers for him pls)
  • Ben goes all TBT with Joss Whedon's Firefly and Buffy The Vampire Slayer
  • Ben & Simon feel very strongly about Blackadder and apparently WE SHOULD ALL WATCH IT asap
  • Sophie has thoughts about Black Mirror Season 6 (let me know what you thought??)
  • Movies you have walked out of - this was hilarious let's do it again please
  • An epic discussion on Heat's final scene and the first sighting of DeNiro and Pacino together on the big screen (nope, they didn't share any scenes in The Godfather 2)

p.s. For those of you who want to check out our Don't Worry Darling episode on the back of this episode's conversation: https://thatfinalscene.com/episode/dont-worry-darling-review-and-ending-explained-harry-styles-acting-chops-wolverine-joining-deadpool-3-reactions

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Join us in our first TV Show finale breakdown - and what an honour to start with the splashing, exhilarating & devastating final episode of Succession. Did our 3mo boi have it coming? Well, listen in to find out.

Other things we're chatting through in this episode:

  • Simon's Steven Seagal rabbit-holes continue
  • Sophie has lost faith in Guy Richie after seeing his latest, The Covenant
  • Ben gives us the behind-the-scenes latest on HBO's The Idol
  • The characters you love to hate and hate to love (Walter White? It's complicated)
  • And some great debates around Succession and whether there should have been another season or not

Extra useful link - The music playlist Simon mentioned on the podcast, aka our first Spotify playlist, is here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jY4CxDKuWTd2UnjVtYXWU?si=b4b5660df24a4cc0

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You asked for it 1000x times: THE PRESTIGE episode is here, baby! A film that barely needs any introduction from the one and only Christopher Nolan and arguably his best film according to Ben. But let's get right into it:

  • Sophie gives her best and worst movie highlights from the past week
  • Ben is all over the latest Guardians of the Galaxy film
  • We talk Succession finale predictions (well, we were kinda...right???)
  • Sophie quizzes Ben on the most iconic movie twists (thanks to your submissions)
  • We go deep into the ending of The Prestige
  • We answer a listener's question: What's the difference between a plot twist and a plot turn?

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Welcome to our ONE YEAR anniversary episode. It's been a year you guys. And what a year it's been. Thank you all for the memories, the laughs, the perspectives, the support - we wouldn't be here without you. Jump right in to celebrate with us:

  • Simon has re-watched Heat and we'll all obsessing over Michael Mann
  • Ben just saw Nobody and he absolutely...(well, listen to the ep)
  • Sophie gives her take on the latest Ben Afflect/Matt Damon flair - Air
  • 1-year anniversary throwback special: best of moments, what you want to hear from us, what you'd like to hear more of
  • A delightful conversation on the iconic ending of The Shawshank Redemption (is there a more fitting film for our 1-year anniversary than the highest rated film on IMDB?)
  • P.s. Are we finally doing The Prestige?

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Omg we're so sorry we went away for a while but we're BACK. And better than ever (I think). At least we're back with a bloody great film: the one and only The Grand Budapest Hotel by your Instagram aesthetic fave Wes Anderson. What we're talking about on this episode:

  • Sophie is back after a long holiday to Greece and she's OBSESSED with the latest internet obsession: Jury Duty (hi James Marsden, can we interview you?)
  • Ben has THOUGHTS on the latest John Wick
  • Simon's film choice is too good to spill
  • We debate a listener's take on Whiplash
  • We discuss cancel culture and how/whether it's worth seeing older films that are problematic
  • We interpret the final scene of The Grand Budapest Hotel (which weirdly, hasn't been discussed much online)

We're incredibly excited for our next episode because it's going to be our...1-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY EPISODE. How? We don't even know but we made it thanks to YOU. Tune in for special surprises, announcements and lots of crew fun.

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Did you know that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (which is about get adapted as anime Netflix series eeeek) could have ended in an entirely different way? Or that Edgar Wright even thought of a much more macabre ending for the iconic cult film? Well...yes and yes and with this episode, we're giving you all the DEETS.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Ben's hilariously bad experience with Black Adam on his way back from New York
  • Simon's post-rave Sunday film treat
  • Sophie's "i'm going to rewatch every single action film" phase including John Wick, The Raid & more
  • Early reactions to the Succession season 4 premiere
  • Our ranking of The Cornetto Trilogy films (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End)
  • Shoutouts to local cinemas around the world thanks to YOU
  • The final scene breakdown of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World & the alternate endings what-ifs

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Heyllo! We're back with one of your most requested endings of all time - the one and only final scene from The Deer Hunter.

The episode deets:

  • Simon's take on True Lies (yikes) and how Sophie confused the film with another Leo film (double yikes)
  • Ben's thoughts on the "new" Daredevil and Bob Iger's rethink on Marvel's output from now on
  • Sophie's on a bad films streak these past 2 weeks...with an exception (Rye Lane!)
  • We go through your answers on the best decade in cinema history (spoiler: it's not the 80s)
  • Sophie goes on a rabbit hole to find the objective answer (we kinda found it)
  • We spend last 20 minutes on one of the most controversial, yet iconic, movie endings of all time from the 5-time Academy Award winner The Deer Hunter, starring Robert DeNiro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep and so an absurd amount of more stellar actors.

Time to get excited for our next podcast ep: Our very first Edgar Wright feature with an all-time fave, Scott Pilgrim vs The World.

If you liked this ep, you can go back to our Full Metal Jacket episode for a similar theme and vibe.

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We don't see dead people in this episode, but we see a few directors who may have lost the plot over the years.

Dive right in as we discuss:

  • The latest reactions from Ben and Sophie on The Last of Us
  • Ben's review on The Whale (has has...thoughts)
  • Sophie's takedown of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and why Ben has lost his faith in the MCU
  • Simon's continuous love for Euphoria and the recent Sam Levinson/The Weeknd #drama
  • Your picks on directors who have released more and more flops over the years (And no M. Knight isn't top #1)
  • Our breakdown of one of the most iconic endings of all time: The 1999 masterpiece, The Sixth Sense.

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Our most anticipated episode has arrived! It's Oscars season hunny which means only one thing...we take a bunch of uneducated guesses on who's going to win the shiny goldie this year. Ben unfortunately couldn't join us for this episode but we brought someone who could turn our un-education to education; Sophie's friend and supremely talented actor Simon Haines.

Dive right in to listen: 👇

  • Simon P's iconic intro for Simon H
  • Simon H's acting background and what he's been up to (spoiler alert: he can't tell us)
  • Movie reccos: What we've been watching over the past weeks
  • The Oscars predictions debate! We're going through yours + ours and let's just say there's some contention there
  • Breaking down the final scene of the Oscar-winning Banshees of Inisherin; We talk about the Irish Civil War, male friendships, the futility of conflict, the psyche of tortured artists and much more

A very special shoutout to the lovely listeners who shared their predictions with us (+ extra cookie to Grant for his great voice note).

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It's hard to find many directors who've been spewing movie hits for over 5 decades (hello Spielberg? Scott?) but Martin Scorsese fits the bill perfectly.

And over 20 episodes in, we thought it was about darn time to talk about the auteur who's influenced not just various genres but also cinema as a craft.

Dive right in for our (belated) episode to listen to:

  • Further "The Last of Us" reactions
  • Ben's take on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
  • Sophie's indie movie recommendation for the week
  • Simon's arthouse nightmares
  • Martin Scorsese's best and worst films as voted by YOU
  • That Marvel x Scorsese debate discourse
  • A listener's voice note on why Marty may just be overrated (oops)
  • And a proper breakdown of the final scene of The Departed (yeah, let's put the rat argument to bed)

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This January has been long and depressing AF so we're bringing a 🙊 comedy 🙊 episode for you. Because we all need lots of joy in our lives more than ever.

Jump to the episode to listen:

  • Simon's admirable back-to-back of kid's films (it pays off to be a dad)
  • Our universal love and praise for the original Matilda and Danny DeVito
  • Ben's spoiler-free reactions to The Last of Us (yeah he's played the game too so he knows his stuff)
  • Sophie's latest film streak (there have been highs and there have been LOWS)
  • An impromptu tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger (scroll down for the YouTube links that are mentioned on the episode)
  • Your thoughts on the state of comedy today; Is it TikTok, YouTube, or Netflix the enemy here?
  • A breakdown of the cheesy ending of The Bridesmaids
  • Some cool trivia on the actual final scene of The Bridesmaids (we love you hungry bear sandwich)

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  • (The start of the interview) https://youtu.be/C2pVtOp50YE

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Happy New Year, friends! We are back with our very first 2023 episode and YES, we just had to talk about that onion movie. Let's crack on...

What you'll hear on this episode:

  • Simon's commentary on License to Kill's audio commentary
  • Ben's movie recs from the holiday break (yes, The Banshees of Inisherin is one of them and the accents did NOT disappoint)
  • Sophie's "A Movie A Day" challenge for 2023 and how it's going
  • Some wonderful personal news from a member of the podcast team
  • A "conversation" with ChatGBT: We asked the chatbot to generate a podcast intro for us, its favourite final scenes & more
  • Our reaction to Rian Johnson's Knives Out sequel Glass Onion (it's not what you think...)
  • And of course, a breakdown of that explosive ending

We'll see you in two weeks with the modern comedy classic (because you asked for more comedies this year!)...Bridesmaids.

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As we're all going through what the internet calls the "dead week" of December, we're bringing to you our Ask Me Anything episode! There's no final scene breakdown this time but we're answering some of the questions YOU asked us on Instagram.

And let me just say - you guys are a hilarious, inquisitive, smart bunch. Thank you so much for taking the time to ask us a question. It means the world to us & it was a blast trying to answer as many as we could.

We love you all. Have a lovely 2023 & we can't wait to bring you more laughter & hot takes in the new year.

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Ho ho ho, That Final Sceners! Our festive episode has landed and surprisingly, it's not as cheesy as you think.

We're talking:

  • Trashy films you end up watching on TV when you're stuck in a hotel (@ Tommy Lee Jones, we're onto you bro)
  • Cheesy films you end up watching when you're invited to a bottomless brunch (@Emma Thomson, we love you girl)
  • Great films you end up watching when you trust the film behind them (@Armando Iannucci, you genius)
  • Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery reaction from Sophie

We're also bringing Christmas gifts to each other!

  • No spoilers for this one, you just have to listen (we haven't laughed this hard in ages omg)

And of course, we're discussing the iconic Christmas romcom, Love Actually: its legacy, where the couples ended up, its problems (!!), and all the good stuff that comes with a Richard Curtis film from 2003. A great, and funny, discussion we recommend to everyone.

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Tech billionaires, unregulated social platforms, egotistical maniacs, lack of content moderation...all is fun and games on the internet (enter sarcastic snark here) so we thought an episode around David Fincher's The Social Network is the perfect film to revisit right now.

In this episode, you'll have to forgive us for:

  • Not watching Black Panther: Wakanda Forever yet
  • Confusing Colin Farrell with Colin Firth for no reason
  • Watching Beverly Hills Cop for the millionth time
  • Not giving a stellar review to The Crown Season 5 (we're loving some of the cast though)
  • Going hard on wig acting commentary
  • Lying about films we've watched
  • Accurately fancasting Elon Musk (thanks to your picks)
  • Shamefully mispronouncing Joaquin Phoenix
  • Spending an absurd amount of time on the ending of The Social Network (so much to debate on...)

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is breaking records left and right across the world (hello, biggest November opening ever) so we went back to 2018’s Black Panther to sing its praises and honour its legacy.

And because we couldn’t get enough of Michael B. Jordan’s Erik Killmonger, we decided to have a chat about villains that kinda have a point??? (Why are y’all saying Thanos lol). Make sure to listen along to see if we picked your answer ;)

We also laughed our way through:

  • Ben actually JUST WATCHED Morbius and oh boy, he has thoughts
  • Our Pixar favourites
  • Obsessing over British TV for better or for worse (The Great British Bakeoff, The Crown, This is Going To Hurt)
  • Sophie’s Diana fatigue
  • Simon’s IanMcShane guy crush
  • The least expected Bend It Like Beckham callback

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It's National Stress Awareness Week here in the UK so we are directing our attention to all things low-stress in this episode. What things you ask? Well...

  • Our unofficial love letters to Sacha Baron Cohen and Timothy Spall
  • Our never-ending apathy for Lord of The Rings: Rings of Power and everything Marvel related (with the exception of She-Hulk!)
  • Our review of Black Adam without even seeing it
  • Our open call to getting one of Sophie's favourite directors, Edgar Wright, as a podcast guest
  • Your selection of films you go back to when you're not feeling 100% (we chimed in with ours too)
  • A hearty conversation about one of the sweetest films ever made, Little Miss Sunshine; we talk about family relationships, redemption arcs, the power of naivety and oh that dance-off sequence in the end

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Hi friends and foes - Spooky season is upon us and we're getting all dark and gnarly with a Halloween Special episode for you.

We're full of treats (no tricks) with this one:

  • Sophie is back on her bullsh*t with loads of TV and film recommendations (yeah The Watcher is the absolute best and worst at the same time)
  • Simon has some strong thoughts on the upcoming Netflix film Roald Dahl's Matilda
  • Ben is slowly losing his patience with Rings of Power and House of The Dragon
  • What constitutes a Halloween film? If Die Hard is a Christmas film, isn't Donnie Darko a Halloween film? A DEBATE
  • The meta-ness of Cabin in The Woods is far superior to what we've seen from other recent meta horror films like The Matrix 4 and Scream 5
  • How the nose and wig acting in Sweeney Todd delivers spot-on Macbeth vibes

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Well. We couldn't resist but jump on the Wilde-Pugh-Styles-Pine train with this episode. No, we don't talk about The Spit all that much (y'all are just looking for drama) but we do go all in on the plot, direction & story of the most talked about film of the year (as of yet).

Dive right in to hear:

  • Simon taking some of our film recommendations, as mentioned in the podcast (he finally watched THE PRESTIGE!!)
  • Sophie finally catching up on Only Murders In The Building Season 2 (and she has thoughts about it)
  • Ben still pushing through with Rings of Power and House of The Dragon
  • Our reactions to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine joining Deadpool 2
  • Our much-heated reactions to Don't Worry Darling (let's just say we didn't agree on much)
  • Our thoughts on the film's ending and how we'd make it better (we agreed a bit more here)
  • The difference between assumed endings and cliffhangers (and how they make an ending great)

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40 years! Blade Runner was released 40 years ago, so it's time to revisit its iconic endings, and their significance, over the years. And with Blade Runner 2049 celebrating its mini 5 year anniversary, we couldn't pass on a Blade Runner double bill opportunity ;)

We spend the episode talking about:

  • Our return from our mini break - catching up on Lords of The Rings: Rings of Power and House of the Dragon and much more
  • If you could say anything to a film character, what would you tell them? (Your responses were so so good)
  • Our (and your) favourite Blade Runner film
  • A DEEP DEEP dive into the universe of Blade Runner: The upcoming Amazon live-action series, the various versions of the original and the legacy of 2049
  • Of course, the (multiple?) endings of Blade Runner and the final scene of Blade Runner 2049

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Jordan Peele’s much anticipated NOPE is finally here. And for our review episode, we invited a special friend of the podcast, Tim aka @comedianofcinema, to go full on geek with us. Dive right in to hear:

  • The That Final Scene gang origin story and how Tim & Sophie became Instagram besties
  • Debate the value of rewriting a film ending; should we entertain the idea? Should we not?
  • Talk through some of the endings you would rewrite (La La Land stans - we see you)
  • Review NOPE and Jordan Peele’s trajectory so far
  • And of course, discuss the meaning of the film’s final scene

As a reminder, That Final Scene will be taking a short break for the August holidays. We will be back in mid-September for an epic final scene double bill: Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049. You do not want to miss this.

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Our most anticipated episode (to date) has arrived! Join us in celebrating the 10th year anniversary of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises with:

  • A super detailed final scene break down (was it all a dream or not?)
  • Your most controversial trilogy hot takes
  • Some epic debates: Joker or Bane? Christian Bale or Robert Pattinson? and much more

Also listen in to hear about Sophie's latest experiment (quitting most streaming services), Ben's hate-watching habits and Simon's latest hangover film fave.

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Films overheard in this episode: Executive Decision, Predator, Risky Business, The Scanner Darkly, Exodus: Gods and Kings, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, American Psycho

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Oh man, we had so much fun with this episode. Jump right in to hear Sophie, Ben and Simon talk about:

  • Ben's back-to-the-gym adventures
  • Our reactions on Stranger Things Season 4, The Boys Season 3 finales and the new Paramount+ show Halo
  • The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (we're all on #TeamCage)
  • A deep dive on Jim Jarmusch's Night on Earth
  • And last but not least, following incredible demand on the THAT FINAL SCENE TikTok channel, the final scene of Xavier Dolan's hard-hitting Mommy

Films overheard in this episode: Warcraft, Assassin's Creed, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Night on Earth, Paterson, Broken Flowers, Dead Man, Only Lovers Left Alive, The Dead Don't Die

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In this episode, we’re excited to have filmmaker, actor, producer, director & the South London Film Festival founder, Kyriakos (Kyri) Georgiou as a guest!

Filmmakers: Scroll down for an exclusive discount code when submitting your film to the festival.

We’re talking:

  • Elvis starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks (and how it gave us both the best and worst performances of 2022 so far)
  • Method acting: Is it worth it?
  • Kyri’s incredible life story: how he became a filmmaker, shot his short film during the pandemic, founded the South London Film Festival and what’s next in store for the festival
  • The astonishing final scene of Oscar-winning short film “The Long Goodbye” starring Riz Ahmed and directed by Aneil Karia
  • Post-Brexit England, underrepresentation, and the urgent need for more diverse stories

Get connected with Kyri and the festival:

South London Film Festival

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  • Submit Films Here - https://filmfreeway.com/TheSouthLondonFilmFestival
  • Email - info@southlondonfilmfest.co.uk

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Kyriakos Georgiou

  • Website - https://www.georgioufilms.com/
  • Social - https://www.instagram.com/thekyriakosgeorgiou/
  • “When Life Gives You Lemons, Take Them Because There is None Left in Tescos” short film - https://vimeo.com/411340432

Films overheard in this episode: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Star Wars: Rogue One, Elvis, Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby, Titanic, Surge

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35 years! Full Metal Jacket was released 35 years ago, can you guys believe? In this episode, we’re beyond excited to break down the ending of Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 war epic (with the help of your voice notes). But that’s not all.

We spend the first half of the episode talking about:

  • Emma Thompson’s latest offbeat comedy sex-positive film “Good Luck To You, Leo Grande”
  • Our reactions to and predictions for “The Boys” Season 3
  • Ewan McGregor’s not so greatest hits (we still love him<3)
  • Shocking movie trivia you shared with us

If you want to head straight to the final scene analysis, please skip to 31:57. We hope you enjoy the discussion as much as we loved having it.

Finally, a very special shoutout to the lovely listeners who shared their thoughts with us (Chris, Tim & Christopher).

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Films overheard at the episode: Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, Hercules, The Lion King, Scenes of Sexual Desire, Young Adam, Angels & Demons, The Ghost Writer, Portrait of A Lady on Fire, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Dark Knight, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Pulp Fiction, Full Metal Jacket

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BONUS SOLO EPISODE ALERT: I just wrapped Sundance London 2022 at Picturehouse Cinemas so this mini solo episode lets you in on the festival's film highlights. You asked for more suggestions from indie filmmakers so I've come with goodies.

Listen up for reviews on:

  • Resurrection (starring Rebecca Hall as Margaret, a woman whose carefully constructed life is upended when an unwelcome shadow from her past, David, played excellently by Tim Roth, returns)
  • Watcher (part of the Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival 2022 U.S. Dramatic Competition, it was shot during the pandemic and stars Maika Monroe as an expat being stalked)
  • Hatching (an inventive Finnish horror, the film follows Tinja, a 12-year-old gymnast, who brings a strange mop egg home and nurtures it until it hatches)
  • The Princess (British director Ed Perkins’ highly anticipated doc lets archive footage do the talking in this compelling and uncompromising documentary of Princess Diana’s story)
  • We Met In Virtual Reality (Directed by Joe Hunting, this doc takes place entirely within the online platform VRChat)
  • Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (An American dark comedy satire by Adamma Ebo in her directorial debut, and featuring a stellar cast that includes Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown)
  • Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (Directed by Halina Reijn and produced by A24, a party game goes awry in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends & the TikTok generation)

Episode transcript: https://thatfinalscene.com/episode/bonus-minisode-films-to-add-to-your-watchlist-from-sundance-london-2022

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We’re back with a Tom Cruise-filled episode! Jump right in to hear us talk about:

  • A voice note we got from a listener on the infamous Prestige hot take
  • What we’ve been watching lately (The Boys Season 3 and some 90s gems)
  • Our favourite and least favourite Tom Cruise performances (YOU voted for your favourite pick here)
  • The ending of Top Gun: Maverick

Episode transcript: https://thatfinalscene.com/episode/top-gun-maverick-ending-explained-tom-cruises-best-and-worst-performances

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Films overheard at this episode: Basic Instinct, Night on Earth, Paterson, Coffee & Cigarettes, Magnolia, Tropic Thunder, Risky Business, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible 2, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, A Few Good Men, Cocktail, The Mummy, Far And Away, Jack Reacher, Collateral

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We’re getting a tad sappy in this episode BUT it’s so worth it, we promise.

What you’ll hear us talk about:

· Obi-Wan Kenobi, Better Call Saul mid-season finale, Love, Death & Robots Season 3 and of course, Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2?!

· Our community’s responses on the last time they saw themselves in a fictional character (grab the tissues for this segment)

· Break down the ending of A24’s Everything Everywhere All At Once and why it works so well

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Films: Forrest Gump, Jerry Maguire, Roadhouse, Star Wars (the whole film franchise!), Crimes of The Future, Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2, The Worst Person In The World, C'Mon, C'mon, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Blade Runner 2049

TV Shows: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Love Death & Robots, True Detective, The Big Bang Theory

Pema Chodron’s book “When Things Fall Apart”: https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/when-things-fall-apart-book/

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Things get HEATED in this week’s episode. Dive in to hear us talk (and debate) about:

· What we saw this week: From HARD LOVE to Disney Plus’ MOON KNIGHT and Andrea Arnold’s FISH TANK

· The best post credits-scenes in film history: It didn’t all start with Marvel and we’ve got the receipts to prove it (thanks to you)

· The Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness ending: Breaking down the meaning of the Third Eye, Charlize Theron’s Clea and that awesome Bruce Campbell cameo

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Films and TV shows with awesome post-credits scenes that are mentioned in this episode: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Bridesmaids, School of Rock, Matrix: Reloaded, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Spiderman: Homecoming, X-Men: Days of the Future Past, Deadpool, Sharp Objects, Jaws

Also overheard in the episode:

Check out the wonderful programme from Odyssey, the biggest Chinese film festival in Europe, running until 10th of June with plenty of online/accessible screenings.

The Elvis Dead musical DOES exist and here’s all the deets.

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Years in the making. Now the THAT FINAL SCENE podcast is finally here. Joined by Ben and Simon, Sophie enters the podcasting world with film conversations that will make you laugh, cry, think and all the fun stuff in-between.

What you’ll find in our debut episode:

  • Intro of the podcast: What are we all about?
  • CinemaCon reactions: What has stood out to us so far
  • Going through your answers to the question: What’s a film that changed your life and in what way?
  • Final scene breakdown:12 Angry Men, one of the most critically acclaimed films from Sidney Lumet & the very first post of my Instagram page.

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Some of the films that are mentioned in the episode that we think are worth checking out: Children of Men, Point Break, The Prestige, The Truman Show, Interstellar, La La Land, Life is Beautiful, The Shawshank Redemption, It’s A Wonderful Life, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Into The Wild, Arrival, Moon, Dog Day Afternoon

Also mentioned in this episode: “I Lost It At The Movies” by Pauline Kael (an incredible book on film criticism): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Movies-Film-Writings-1954-65/dp/0714529753

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