Trimming The Movie Fat: Recent Episodes
Stephen and Paul Nicholson
The creators of the ‘Trimming The Music Fat’ podcast turn their attention to the world of movies. Listen as they review a movie series & decide which films need ‘trimmed’ from it.
“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” – Batman
Summary
Like Lazarus from the flames, the Dark Knight returned in glorious style with Christopher's Nolan's 'Batman Begins' (2005); a film very worthy of discussion.
Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul critique the movie, sharing that they enjoyed the more serious take on the Batman character, the focus on the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman, and highlighting the excellent cast. They also share their own experiences of seeing the movie back in 2005 and what it was like to watch the movie in 4DX last year.
Overall, they both enjoy the movie with Stephen rating it as one of his favourite films of all time.
“Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” – Thomas WayneChapters
00:00 David Goyer Interview
01:09 Introduction
01:45 Batman Begins Trailer (2005)
03:57 Christopher Nolan Interview
04:26 Ebert & Roeper Review Batman Begins (2005)
06:07 Overview of Batman Begins
07:43 Critiquing Batman Begins
15:15 Ranking Batman Begins
15:36 Batman Begins Toy Commercial (2005)
16:06 Upcoming Episode (The Dark Knight) and Audience Feedback
“Does it come in black?” – Bruce Wayne Due to a recording issue, please note that Stephen's audio in this episode is sourced from a secondary mic, thus the quality is not 100%
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The original. The best. The one and only Sean Connery is back for one last adventure as Bond, James Bond, in Irvin Kershner’s 1983 movie ‘Never Say Never Again’.
It was Bond v Bond in 1983. NSNA v Octopussy. Sean Connery v Roger Moore. Kevin McClory v Cubby Broccoli. Who won at the box office? Listen/Watch to find out.
Is it the Best Bond movie in the world? No. Is it Connery’s finest hour? No. But it’s still 2 hours of solid Bond action and there’s much to discuss. So, provide your urine sample, open the suitcase, get out the caviar, and listen to Stephen and Paul critique the film.
Throw in some NSNA facts, film clips and archive interview clips, and, once again, you’re going to be in 00 heaven.
Come back next week for our look at Christopher Nolan’s ‘Batman Begins’ (2005).
Chapters:
00:22 Introduction
01:02 NSNA trailer
02:23 Sean Connery interview
03:19 Siskel and Ebert review NSNA
04:27 Film facts
06:32 Discussing the movie
29:16 Ranking NSNA
29:44 Conclusion
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The names Lazenby, George Lazenby, and he only ever played James Bond once after foolishly deciding to quit after making ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ (1969).
Good job it’s one of the greatest Bond movies of all time and a personal favourite of podcast hosts Stephen & Paul.
So, settle down, pour yourself a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred, and listen to the boys talk about the movie and their personal experiences with it.
Throw in some OHMSS facts, film clips and archive interview clips, and you’re going to be in 00 heaven.
Come back next week for our look at Sean Connery’s big screen farewell to Bond, 1983’s ‘Never Say Never Again’.
Chapters:
00:22 Introduction
02:43 OHMSS trailer / Lazenby interview / Film facts
07:41 Discussing the movie
29:52 Ranking OHMSS
31:01 Preview of Never Say Never Again (1983) episode & farewell
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"I just thought it was absolutely amazing"
Summary
In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the beloved movie trilogy, Back to the Future. They talk about their love for the first movie, its great cast, and timeless humor. They also discuss the impact of the movie and how it has stood the test of time. They share their personal experiences of watching the movie and the various formats they have owned it in. They also discuss the success of the movie's script, the iconic score by Alan Silvestri, and the perfect casting of Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.
Stephen and Paul then go on to discuss Back to the Future Part II and Part III. They talk about the futurist predictions, cameos, the plot, the characters, and their overall enjoyment of the movies. Stephen prefers Part III, while Paul prefers Part II. They explain why.
Finally, they rank the movies and Stephen expresses his excitement for seeing the Broadway adaptation of Back to the Future in October (2024).
"If you hadn't seen the original and you watched this movie, you wouldn't have a clue what was going on."
Chapters
01:00 Introduction
03:06 Trilogy Overview
05:07 Back to the Future (1985)
20:48 Back to the Future Part II (1989)
42:24 Back to the Future Part III (1990)
56:13 Ranking the Back to the Future Movies
"You couldn't make that film today, sadly"
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"Joel Schumacher's tongue-in-cheek attitude hits an unbearable limit in Batman and Robin"
Summary
In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the 1997 film Batman and Robin. They critique the movie's campy and kid-friendly approach, highlighting its flaws such as cheesy puns, over-the-top characters, and unrealistic plot elements. They also mention a few positive aspects, including the score and some Gotham City exteriors.
Overall, they consider Batman and Robin to be a franchise killer and rank it as one of the worst sequels ever.
"There's actually a really quite a touching scene in this movie between Bruce and Alfred"
Chapters
00:37 Introduction and Series Recap
01:16 Batman and Robin Trailer (1997)
03:38 George Clooney Interview
05:15 Siskel and Ebert Review Batman and Robin
06:58 Overview of Batman and Robin
09:24 Critiquing Batman and Robin
19:08 Ranking Batman and Robin
19:23 Batman (1989) Diet Coke Commercial
19:53 Upcoming Episode and Audience Feedback
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"She's smiling when she's doing it, and that's what makes it scarier."
Summary
In this episode of Trimming the Movie Fat, Stephen and Paul discuss the Omen franchise. They rank and review each film, starting with the original 1976 classic. They praise the film's brilliant cast, memorable scenes, and impactful kills. They also discuss the iconic ending and the contribution of Jerry Goldsmith's outstanding music. They both agree that the original Omen is a top-tier film. They then move on to discuss Omen 2 (1978), noting that while it's good, it doesn't quite reach the same level as the first film. The hosts then share their thoughts on the remaining three films, including the recently released The First Omen (2024) and awful made-for-TV sequel Omen 4: The Awakening (1991).
"It's definitely a movie that sets out to make you afraid of crows."
Chapters
01:00 Introduction
08:56 Discussing The Omen (1976)
23:40 Discussing Omen II (1978)
35:57 Discussing Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
56:14 Discussing Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
66:06 Discussing The First Omen (2024)
77:24 Ranking The Omen movies
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"It's one of those ones that I enjoyed at the time"
Summary
In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Val Kilmer’s sole outing as the Caped Crusader in 1995’s Batman Forever. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, music, set-design & introduction of Robin. Finally, they rank the film top, middle or lower tier Batman.
Come back next time for Batman & Robin.
"Loud, excessively busy, and often boring"
Chapters
00:57 Introduction
01:35 Batman Forever Trailer
03:54 Val Kilmer on Leno (1995)
05:18 Siskel & Ebert Review Batman Forever (1995)
06:56 Tale of the Tape: Batman Forever
08:55 McDonald’s Batman Forever Tie-In Advert (1995)
09:24 Critiquing The Movie
15:50 Ranking Batman Forever
16:32 Next Episode Preview & Close
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"With the exception of Mission to Moscow, this film is high in the running to become the worst movie in the franchise."
Summary
In this episode, Stephen and Paul review the Police Academy movie series. They discuss each film from Police Academy 4 to Police Academy: Mission to Moscow, highlighting the decline in quality with each installment. They share their thoughts on the plots, humor, and characters, and rank the movies from least favorite to favorite. They also discuss the critical and commercial reception of each film and share interesting facts about the franchise. Overall, they conclude that the first two films are the best and that the series should have ended as a trilogy.
"This feels like a slight return to form made in the style of earlier movies."
Chapters
00:51 Introduction and Overview
01:23 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 4
11:36 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 5
25:02 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 6
35:02 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
43:06 Ranking All Seven Police Academy Movies
Come back next month for our ranking of The Omen movies.
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SummaryIn this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Tim Burton's 1992 film Batman Returns. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, set design, and focus on the villains. Finally, they rank the film top, middle or lower tier Batman.
Come back next time for Batman Forever.Chapters00:51 Introduction to Batman Returns
01:27 Batman Returns Trailer (1992)
03:35 Tim Burton Interview (1992)
05:14 Siskel & Ebert Review Batman Returns (1992)
07:22 Batman Returns: The Facts
09:22 Personal Experiences and Opinions
15:10 Michael Keaton Interview (1992)15:38 Closing & Next Episode Preview
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SummaryTim Burton's Batman (1989) was a cultural phenomenon and a game-changing movie. The film's success was evident in its box office gross and critical reception.
It also had a profound effect on podcast host Stephen Nicholson. Join Stephen now as he shares his personal experiences with the movie; provides Batman information; picks his favourite scenes; and talks about the massive amount of movie tie-in merchandise.
Before concluding, Stephen ranks Batman and provides a preview of the next film (and podcast episode) in the series, Batman Returns (1992).Chapters01:08 Introduction to Tim Burton's Batman01:36 Batman (1989) Trailer03:18 Michael Keaton Interview (1989)04:12 Siskel and Ebert review Batman (1989)04:51 Tale of the Tape: Batman (1989) 06:48 My Personal Experiences with Batman 12:24 Ranking and Audience Interaction12:50 Conclusion and Preview of Batman Returns (1992)
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Summary
In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat,' hosts Stephen and Paul discuss the Police Academy franchise.
They rank the first three films and share their favourite scenes. They also discuss the outdated and controversial elements of the movies, such as stereotypes and sexism.
The hosts reminisce about their fond memories of watching the films as a family and share interesting facts about each movie like critical reception and box office performance.
Overall, they view the Police Academy films as light-hearted comedies that should be enjoyed for what they are. Chapters01:30 Introduction02:38 Favourite scenes and movies13:54 Overview of the Police Academy Franchise16:05 Police Academy (1984)29:39 Police Academy Two: Their First Assignment
44:21 Police Academy Three: Back in Training58:30 Conclusion
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Like Batman without Robin, Stephen is leaving behind co-host Paul as he travels to Gotham City to critique each of the Batman movies.
Summary
Batman the movie from 1966 is a campy and humorous take on the iconic superhero. It features Batman and Robin battling various villains in an over-the-top and tongue-in-cheek manner. The movie was a financial success, grossing nearly three times its budget. It received mixed ratings from critics and audiences. Despite its flaws, the movie is considered good fun and Stephen ranked it in the middle tier of Batman movies.
Chapters
00:00 Adam West on The Simpson’s 📺
01:05 Introduction to Batman the Movie (1966) 🎦
01:27 Batman: The Movie (1966) Trailer 🍿
03:49 Julie Newmar (Catwoman) Interview (1966) 🐈⬛
04:36 Plot and Reception 📝
06:00 Adam West (Batman) & Burt Ward (Robin) Return (1988) 📺
06:50 Specifics and Disguises 👕
08:50 Introduction of New Gadgets 🏍️
10:01 Batman and the Bomb 💣
11:13 Helicopter and Sidecar 🚁
12:01 The Dynamic Duo Order Burgers 🍔
12:36 Ranking and Conclusion 📈
12:58 Kerb Drill with Batman (1966) 🚙
13:57 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episode 👋🏻
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SummaryIn this episode, TTMF hosts Stephen and Paul discuss the Indiana Jones films, focusing on Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and The Dial of Destiny (2023).
They provide interesting facts, review the movies, and discuss their rankings. They also discuss the use of CGI and the aging of the characters. Ultimately, they decide to remove the last two films from the franchise and preserve the legacy of the original trilogy.Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:22 Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
05:24 Review and Ratings
06:27 Discussion on the Film
13:46 Comparison to Original Trilogy
19:02 The Dial of Destiny
22:28 Box Office Performance
23:59 Ratings and Summary
27:15 Discussion on the Film
32:00 Twist and Ending
36:08 Ranking the Films
39:17 Removing Films from the Franchise
41:05 Next Episode Announcement
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We’re donning our fedora and picking up our whip to bring you another episode of Trimming The Movie Fat.
And it’s the first episode of a two parter celebrating the legacy of the Indiana Jones franchise, starring Harrison Ford. In part one we celebrate the glory years of the world’s most famous archaeologist:
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
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Temple of Doom (1984)
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The Last Crusade (1989)
Which movies will be lovingly preserved in a museum? Which will have their hearts ripped out from them? Listen now to find out.
We’ll also share info about each release, like box office grosses; critical and audience reception; and rank each movie in order of preference.
“Fortune and glory” beckons. It’s time to listen to Trimming The Movie Fat!
00:00 Harrison Ford speech (AFI Tribute to John Williams)
00:36 Opening credits
00:54 Introduction
01:59 Picking our favourite scenes
03:26 Picking our favourite Indy movie
04:35 Indiana Jones facts
06:48 Franchise overview
07:51 Franchise trailer
10:01 Raiders of the Lost Ark (discussion & clips)
33:49 Temple of Doom (discussion & clips)
55:20 The Last Crusade (discussion & clips)
75:36 Conclusion
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Hi. How are you? We hope you had a good festive season & are looking forward to what 2024 has to offer. Yeah, we know. We’ve been quiet lately. But…Join us for this short teaser as we look ahead to the music, movies & social media episodes/content that we have in store for you this year. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-nicholson/message
With our bananas ready to stick in multiple tailpipes, we’re back for another episode of Trimming The Movie Fat.
In the sights of our Detroit issued Police Department handgun, are the first 3 movies in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, starring Eddie Murphy:
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Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
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Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987)
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Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994)
Which will be given a badge of honour? Which will be put away for life? Listen now to find out.
We’ll also find time to discuss the upcoming fourth entry, share info about each release, like box office grosses; critical and audience reception; and rank each movie in order of preference.
The heat is on! Listen to Trimming The Movie Fat!
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“There can be only one” ☝️
Ah, if only the producers of the original Highlander movie had followed these words of wisdom from the character of Connor MacLeod and not made any inferior sequels 🍿 🏴
Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul are big fans of the original Highlander movie (1986) having rented the video back in the eighties. Stephen seen its sequel (The Quickening) at the cinema in 1991 and gave up on the series after that. Paul has seen all five films.
The boys decided to rewatch and reassess the films to decide which they think are worthy of the Highlander name, and which should be cut from the franchise ✂️ So, popcorn in hand, the following were viewed:
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Highlander (1986)
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Highlander II The Quickening (1991)
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Highlander III The Sorcerer (1994)
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Highlander Endgame (2000)
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Highlander The Source (2007)
Is The Quickening as bad as Stephen remembers? Does Paul have a soft spot for any of the sequels? What does Stephen think of the films he’s not seen before?
So, listen out for discussions about plot holes, bad special FX, different versions, overacting, bad acting, missed opportunities, and how great the first film is 🎧
Also, we provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.
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”The names Fat, Trimming The Musical Fat”.Prepare to take a trip to double O heaven as we set our sights on Roger Moore’s James Bond movies.In part one, we take a deep dive into his four 1970s movies:- Live and Let Die- The Man With The Golden Gun- The Spy Who Loved Me- Moonrakerto critique, rank & share our own special memories of each and every one.Which of the four gets 4 thumbs up? 👍 Which film’s soundtrack CD got brought to Majorca to annoy hotel security? 💿 Which 2 Bond ‘girls’ impressed the most? 👩🏼 Which Bond quips made us laugh the most? 😆 And which film made for uncomfortable viewing in these more learned times? 😬Listen now to find out, and remember to come back for part 2 which cover Sir Roge’s 80s Bond’s: - For Your Eyes Only- Octopussy- A View To A KillGuests are Paul & Davie Melon. Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com)Support us via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/trimmingthemusicalfatListen to our music podcast - Trimming The Musical Fat • A podcast on Anchor
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“Sanchez - "Problem solver?"
Bond - "More of a problem eliminator." - License to Kill.”
Timothy Dalton took on the unenviable task of succeeding Roger Moore as James Bond in the mid-1980s. Moving away from the light-comedy of the Moore-years, Dalton’s take on the character returned Bond to his darker, literary roots nearly 20 years before Daniel Craig’s similar portrayal in Casino Royale (2006).
Dalton’s Bond tenure is hotly debated. Was he the right Bond, wrong time? Did he have the comedic chops to pull off the Bond quips? Is he underrated? Were you glad to see the back of him (for Pierce Brosnan)?
What is not in doubt is that he left the franchise under a cloud due to A/ License to Kill’s underperformance at the box office B/ Not getting a third movie due to behind-the-scenes legal issues.
With all that said, TTMF hosts Stephen & Paul (HUGE Bond fans) sat down to rewatch The Living Daylights (1987) and License to Kill (1989) to give their thoughts on them, and Dalton’s portrayal. They’ll also provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.
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“Mission accomplished!” - Ethan Hunt (2011, Ghost Protocol”).
Stephen & Paul continue their not-impossible mission of critiquing and ranking Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission : Impossible’ movies. The successful film series which has grossed over $4B USD at the global box office.
Movies 1 - 3 were discussed in the previous show. In this, the concluding episode:
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Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)
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Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)
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Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018)
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Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
Look out for movie information, box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.
Which of the seven movies will be ranked top? Which do we wish never existed? Listen/Watch to find out.
Come back next month for our look at the two Timothy Dalton James Bond movies (The Living Daylights & License To Kill).
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“Your mission, should you choose to accept it…”
In 1996, Paramount took a chance on Tom Cruise & his big screen version of the popular sixties TV show ‘Mission : Impossible’. A gamble that paid off handsomely to the tune of over $4B USD in global box office receipts.
Are all of the movies (7 to date) impossibly good? No (we’re looking at you M:I2). Are some better better than others? Yes. Do they get better as the series progresses? A topic worthy of debate. So…
Podcast hosts & M:I fans Stephen & Paul Nicholson accept the (not) impossible mission to rewatch, critique and rank all the movies, whilst also providing relevant movie information, box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.
The movies covered in this episode are:
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Mission : Impossible (1996)
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Mission : Impossible 2 (2000)
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Mission : Impossible 3 (2006)
Come back next month for the concluding episode which looks at Ghost Protocol (2011), Rogue Nation (2015), Fallout (2018) & Dead Reckoning Part One (2023).
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“Bond: I am sorry for your loss.
Lucia: You knew my husband?
Bond: All too briefly.
Lucia: What do you do?
Bond: Life insurance.”
James Bond will return. And so have podcast hosts Stephen & Paul, plus their guests Paul & Davie Melon, for a deep dive into two hugely divisive Bond movies - ‘Spectre’ (2015) & ‘No Time To Die’ (2021).
Join the boys as they rewatch, critique and rank the 2 movies. They’ll also provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.
And stick around until the end when the guys rank all 5 of Daniel Craig’s Bond’s.
Come back next month for more espionage action as we start looking at the Mission Impossible movies.
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“I know where you keep your gun. I suppose that’s something.”
A blond Bond! An under 6 foot Bond! A Bond that wears a lifejacket! Daniel Craig’s announcement as the new James Bond in 2005 was not universally welcomed. However, after Casino Royale, he proved the doubters wrong and went on to star in 4 more hugely successful 007 movies, including the highest grossing Bond movie of all: 2012’s Skyfall. The first $1B+ Bond.
But, it’s fair to say, the quality of the movies is variable. Casino Royale (2006) & Skyfall (2012) are almost universally loved. Quantum of Solace (2008) often derided. Spectre (2015) & No Time To Die (2021) are hugely divisive.
Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson are HUGE James Bond fans. Join them & their guests, fellow brothers Paul & Davie Melon, for episode 1, where they rewatch, critique and rank Craig’s first 3 Bond movies. They’ll also provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.
Come back next month for the concluding episode which looks at Spectre & No Time To Die.
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”It’s a scream, baby!”
Welcome back for the concluding part of our look at the Scream movie franchise.
In the previous show we cast our eye over the original Scream trilogy. In this, we turn our attention to:
- Scream 4 (2011)
- Scream (2022) &
- Scream VI (2023)
Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson critique each movie and provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. Finally, they will rank all six movies from worst to best.
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“Hello Sidney, do you like scary movies?”
Scream (1996) kickstarted a hugely successful movie franchise, the post-modern horror genre, and introduced the world to the now ubiquitous Ghost-face.
But how well does the film hold up over 25 years after release? Does its sequel, Scream 2 (1997), match it for quality and entertainment? And does its less well regarded third entry, Scream 3 (2000), deserve its lowly status?
Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson are fans of the franchise and watched each movie at the cinema on original release. They now revisit the first 5 movies and its newly released sixth entry to critique and rank them. They’ll also provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.
In this pod, they concentrate on the original trilogy (1996 - 2000). Come back next month for the concluding pod which looks at Scream 4 (2011), Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023).
01:08 Intro
04:15 Scream franchise overview
07:36 Scream (1996) discussion
21:10 Scream 2 (1997) discussion
32:36 Scream 3 (2000) discussion
43:26 Scream original trilogy rankings
43:55 Outro
45:02 Scream IV (2023) trailer
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“Beg your pardon, forgot to knock”.
And with that, um, immortal line, the Pierce Brosnan Bond era began.
Step back in time with us via a Q Branch created Time machine to revisit the four films in Brosnan’s reign: Goldeneye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002).
We’ll also trawl the MI6 database to share some Bond information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.
Is Goldeneye the best Brosnan Bond? Is Die Another Day really as bad as it’s reputation suggests? Where do we rank Brosnan in the pantheon of Bond lead actors? Listen now to find out.
Come back later this month for our next episode which focuses on the Original Wes Craven directed Scream trilogy.
01:32 Intro
01:46 Guest introduction (Paul Melon)
06:08 Goldeneye (1995) discussion
28:38 Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) discussion
45:48 The World Is Not Enough (1999) discussion
66:30 Die Another Day (2002) discussion
86:15 Final rankings
91:59 Outro
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“Khaaaaaaan!”
Join us and the crew of the intrepid Starship Enterprise as we travel back in time in a stolen Klingon Bird of Prey to revisit the first six Star Trek movies. You know, the ones with the original crew and actors.
The Enterprise data banks will also give us some Star Trek information to share like box office grosses, critical and audience reactions, budgets and facts.
Which movies were ranked best and worst? Which has gone up in our estimation? Which is the most purely enjoyable? Listen now to find out.
Come back next month for our next episode where we take a look at the four Pierce Brosnan starring James Bond movies.
01:23 Intro
02:23 Favourite Star Trek scenes and facts
17:30 Star Trek: The Motion Picture discussion
30:16 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan discussion
44:32 Star Trek III: The Search For Spock discussion
55:24 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home discussion
67:13 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
79:47 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
85:46 Final rankings
87:02 Outro
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”I’ll be back”.
And Arnie was right! He came back five more times. But should he have?
Join podcast hosts Stephen & Paul as they take on robotic killers and bad eighties hair to critique all six Terminator movies.
Look out for Terminator facts, box office info, critical and audience reception ratings.
Which two movies were deliberated over as best? Which was the most disappointing? Which was surprisingly enjoyable on rewatch? Listen now to find out 👂
Come back next month for our next episode where we take a look at the first six Star Trek movies (original crew).
00:27 Intro
01:20 Favourite Terminator scenes & facts
09:41 Terminator discussion
20:13 Terminator 2 discussion
31:48 Terminator 3 discussion
44:01 Terminator Salvation discussion
56:35 Terminator Genisys discussion
65:05 Terminator Dark Fate discussion
78:08 Final rankings
80:41 Outro
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”I’m waiting for you to take care of me personally”.
Return to the world of secret agents and espionage as we target Roger Moore’s final three James Bond movies.
In part two, we take a look at his eighties Bonds:
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For Your Eyes Only
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Octopussy
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A View To A Kill
and critique, rank & share our own special memories of each and every one.
Which movies will split the ranks? 🤔 Which iconic Bond location did our podcast guests visit? 🇮🇳 Which Bond ‘girl’ was only 16 when starring in Octopussy? 👩🏼 And which Bond quip has not aged well (at all!)? 😬
Listen now to find out 👂
Guests are Paul & Davie Melon.
Come back next month for our next episode where we take a look at The Terminator movies.
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”The names Fat, Trimming The Movie Fat”.
Prepare to take a trip to double O heaven as we set our sights on Roger Moore’s James Bond movies.
In part one, we take a deep dive into his four 1970s movies:
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Live and Let Die
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The Man With The Golden Gun
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The Spy Who Loved Me
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Moonraker
to critique, rank & share our own special memories of each and every one.
Which of the four gets 4 thumbs up? 👍 Which film’s soundtrack CD got brought to Majorca to annoy hotel security? 💿 Which 2 Bond ‘girls’ impressed the most? 👩🏼 Which Bond quips made us laugh the most? 😆 And which film made for uncomfortable viewing in these more learned times? 😬
Listen now to find out, and remember to come back for part 2 which cover Sir Roge’s 80s Bond’s:
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For Your Eyes Only
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Octopussy
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A View To A Kill
Guests are Paul & Davie Melon.
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For many people, the original Robocop (1987) movie holds a place in their heart. A film which you & your friends managed to see despite not being old enough to do so. 12 year olds really shouldn’t be watching a cop have his hand blown off by a shotgun! Two sequels followed, though neither hit the same heights as the original.
Revisiting all three films over 30 years later, how do they hold up? Are they all worthy of the Robocop name, or do some, like Dick Jones, need fired? That’s the task hosts Stephen & Paul, plus guests Allan Traynor and Davie Melon have set themselves.
So, join us as we drive around the mean streets of future Detroit critiquing each movie, sharing interesting Robocop facts, playing archive interview & review clips, and decide which movies don't deserve to be part of this series.
Your move creep!!
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For Paul & I, Christopher Reeve is the ultimate Superman. So we decided to take a look back at his 4 Superman movies from the 1970s - 1980s.
Do they still hold up today? Which is the better version of Superman II: The Lester or Donner cuts? Is IV, featuring Nuclear Man, the train-wreck we remember? Do Paul & I still disagree over the quality of III? Spoiler: Yes!
So, join us as we go up, up and away into full-on Superman lore to critique each movie, reminisce about first seeing them, play archive interview & review clips, and decide which movies don't deserve to be part of this beloved series.
Listen now you diseased maniacs!!
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We just left the cinema and decided to share our first viewing thoughts on the latest Marvel movie - "Thor: Love & Thunder"! How does it stack up compared to the previous movie "Thor: Ragnarok"? Where does it rank in Marvel's Phase 4? Will it get three thumbs up? Listen now to find out!
"Rocky, Rocky, Rocky..."
TTMF hosts Stephen and Paul Nicholson enter the ring to take on Sly Stallone's 6 Rocky movies. It's the Italian Stallion versus the Scottish Haggises!
Which movies will survive the merciless pummelling? The Oscar winning original? The Mr T & Hulk Hogan starring third movie? The 'patriotic' fourth? The much maligned fifth? Do any not deserve to be part of this beloved franchise? Spoiler: Yes!
Listen now to find out. "Adriannnnnnnnn......."
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It's coming into Summer! What better time than to take a look back at the Christmas themed Home Alone movies!! From the classic original, through dodgy TV movies, to the most recent Disney+ 're-start', Home Sweet Home Alone, we critique all 6 films and decide which are worthy of the Home Alone name. We even bring along a 12 year old to get a youthful perspective on the franchise too. So, pick up your eggnog, a slice of turkey, and put on your headphones as we visit the Mccallister household to watch Kevin get up to mischief. Guest is Ben Nicholson.
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Will you commit to the programme? Or, at least commit to giving us 90 minutes of your time to listen to the latest TTMF episode! This month, we have the Jason Bourne franchise in our sights. Which of the 5 films do we think are worthy of this great series: Bourne Identity / Supremacy / Ultimatum / Legacy / Jason Bourne? Along the way, we'll critique each movie and reminisce about when & where we first seen them. Hell, we're even throwing in some Bourne jokes, a couple of which are crackers! So, pick up your weapon of choice (magazine, pen, toaster) and put your headphones on! Take the trip to Treadstone with us! Guests are Luke & Ben Nicholson; Davie Melon; and Ross Braidwood.
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"I'm Vengeance".
Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' has just been released in theatres. What did host Stephen and podcast guest Davie Melon think of it? Listen now to find out.
Beware - There be spoilers ahead matey!
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Join hosts Stephen and Paul as they aim their harpoon at the Jaws franchise. What movies in the series will survive the TTMF cull? Is Jaws still one of the greatest movies ever made? Is the sequel still enjoyable? Is the 3D in the third movie still laughably bad? Is Jaws: The Revenge still terrible (spoiler: Yes!)? Plus: Franchise movie facts; favourite scenes; & a critique of each movie.
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Join hosts Stephen and Paul, plus guests Ross, Davie and Luke, for the first ever episode of Trimming The Movie Fat. The boys have super-cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) in their sights as they discuss each of the 5 Die Hard movies, and give their opinion whether it's a prime cut or offal. What will survive the cull? Spoiler: Die Hard makes it! Plus, Die Hard and general movie facts; favourite scenes; & information about each movie.
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Stephen and Paul from the Trimming The Music Fat podcast are back with their newest podcast - Trimming The Movie Fat. Listen to the trailer for it now! Episode 1 is coming in January 2022.