The Cinema Catch-Up Club: Recent Episodes
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Grace Edwards as they review 'My Fair Lady'. Listen in as they discuss speech pathology, Stewie Griffin, and slippers. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Dr. Stephen B. Platt is here with a quick announcement of the good news: The Cinema Catch-Up Club is coming back for 2025!
The Cinema Catch-Up Club comes out of baby hiatus for one week only for a special occasion: May the 4th be with you! This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Grace Edwards as they review 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.' Listen in as they discuss shirtless Kylo, stuttering, and snitching babies.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, to mark International Women's Day, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Dr. Sarah Courtis (#teampilot!) as they review 1994's 'Little Women'. Listen in as they discuss the March sisters, manuscript scorching, and Moe Szyslak. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, it's Oscars week! So join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt and special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review last year's 'Best Picture' winner 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once'. Listen in as they discuss rocks, Rick & Morty, and Raccacoonie. Plus, hear our predictions for which film will win 'Best Picture' at the 2024 Academy Awards!Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, in the third of three 'trilogy' episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Andrew Dawson as they review 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'. Listen in as they discuss dreams, D&D, and Dick moves. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, in the second of three 'trilogy' episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Andrew Dawson as they review 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge'. Listen in as they discuss Showgirls, subtext, and spanking the coach. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, in the first of three 'trilogy' episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Andrew Dawson as they review 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'. Listen in as they discuss bad cops, boiler rooms, and bullies. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Blazing Saddles'. Listen in as they discuss farting, fourth walls, and going to Fist City.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Michael De Grussa as they review 'The Brood'. Listen in as they discuss breathing, bumps, and birth advice.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for the Grand Final! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests Jason Dohle and Tegan Mulvany as they battle it out to finally find out who will become the Top Pundit! Music from filmmusic.io"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our second semi final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Robert Woods versus Tegan Mulvany!Music from filmmusic.io"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
In this special bonus episode of The Cinema Catch-Up Club, and our final episode for the year, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt looks back on the 32 films reviewed on the podcast in 2023 and presents the top five and bottom five films of the year. Plus, he's joined by special guest Dr. Ellin Sears for a special announcement about the program for 2024! Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our first semi final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Simon Haynes versus Jason Dohle!Music from filmmusic.io"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, in the second of two Christmas episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears and as they review 'Bad Santa'. Listen in as they discuss drinking, department stores, and "digging in your ass."Music from filmmusic.io"Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, in the first of two Christmas episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Terry Pratchett's Hogfather'. Listen in as they discuss Death, Discworld, and David Jason.Music from filmmusic.io"Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our third quarter final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Robert Woods versus Scott McArdle!Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our third quarter final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Andrew David versus Simon Haynes!Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany, Simon Haynes, and Brent Hill (star of the Australian stage production of 'School of Rock', for which he won a Helpmann Award!) as they review 'School of Rock'. Listen in as they discuss Spider, stage dives, and Sticking it to the Man.NOTE: This episode was originally recorded in early July 2023 but was not released at that time in solidarity with the subsequent SAG-AFTRA strike. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our second quarter final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Tegan Mulvany versus Nicola Brescianini!Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, we kick off the quarter finals! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Brett Cullen versus Jason Dohle!Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
A special update from Dr. Stephen B. Platt on the future of the Cinema Catch-Up Club podcast following the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strikes.
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is yet more Matrimonial Madness as the newlyweds Rhianna McArdle and Scott McArdle take each other on!This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.orgMusic from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Matrimonial Madness as Jason Dohle takes on Dr. Carmen Dohle! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.orgMusic from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Kate O'Sullivan versus Simon Haynes!This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.orgMusic from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Brett Cullen versus Michael de Grussa!This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.orgMusic from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Andrew David versus Kate Sophia Willoughby!This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.orgMusic from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Nicola Brescianini versus Katrina Johnston!This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.orgMusic from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Tegan Mulvany versus Murray Jackson! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.orgMusic from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Welcome to the first episode of the Cinema Quiz-Up Club! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Robert Woods versus Dr. Ellin Sears! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.orgMusic from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
A special update from Dr. Stephen B. Platt on how the SAG-AFTRA strikes affect the Cinema Catch-Up Club Podcast.
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Sophia Willoughby and Wade Ellis as they review 'Bend It Like Beckham'. Listen in as they discuss weddings, winning, and the Women's World Cup.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Jason Dohle as they review 'Coming to America.' Listen in as they discuss royalty, red flags. and racism.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'The War of the Worlds' (1953). Listen in as they discuss adaptations, atomic warfare, and atheism.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Children of Men'. Listen in as they discuss babies, bombs, and Britishness.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Katrina Johnston as they review 'The Great Escape'. Listen in as they discuss motorbikes, moonshine, and McQueen.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Rosemary's Baby' from 1968. Listen in as they discuss pregnancy, pixie cuts, and product placement.
CONTENT WARNING - This episode contains discussions concerning sexual assault that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, to mark the passing of Tina Turner, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Kate Sophia Willoughby as they review 'Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome'. Listen in as they discuss guns, gulags, and George from Playschool.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Murray Jackson as they review 'The Little Mermaid'. Listen in as they discuss fairy tales, French chefs, and feminism. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dog-ter Tegan Mulvany and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'The Craft'. Listen in as they discuss magic, mirror injuries, and Manx facts. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Armageddon'. Listen in as they discuss animal crackers, American flags, and Aerosmith. Plus, we debate which 1998 film depicts big rocks heading for the Earth best: Armageddon or Deep Impact. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Deep Impact'. Listen in as they discuss disasters, Degas, and Deep Impact: The Netflix Series. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Grace Edwards as they review 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.' Listen in as they discuss stormtrooper cameos, sad Chewbacca, and staring at the ocean for twenty years. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This month is Animation April, where we focus on animated feature films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 1988's 'Akira'. Listen in as they discuss manga, motorbikes, and military coups. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This month is Animation April, where we focus on animated feature films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Patrick Downes as they review 1978's 'The Lord of the Rings'. Listen in as they discuss animation styles, arrows, and Aragorn not wearing pants.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This month is Animation April, where we focus on animated feature films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'. Listen in as they discuss thwips, therapy, and sequels, Stan Lee, and SPIDERS. IN. SPAAAAAACE!!!! Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This month is Animation April, where we focus on animated feature films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Andrew Dawson as they review 'The Prince of Egypt'. Listen in as they discuss pyramids, plagues, and parting the Red Sea. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Kate Sophia Willoughby as they review '3:10 to Yuma' (2007). Listen in as they discuss Pinkertons, parenting, and princesses. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Andrew David as they review 'Help!' (1965). Listen in as they discuss trap doors, tigers, and Tiny Paul.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'King Kong' (1933). Listen in as they discuss squares, stealers, and stop motion. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, it's Oscars week! So join host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Robert Woods, Anna Cox, and David Cox as they review last year's 'Best Picture' winner 'CODA'. Listen in as they discuss trawlers, Tinder, and Tusken Raiders. Plus, hear our predictions for which film will win 'Best Picture' at the 2023 Academy Awards!Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, to mark International Women's Day, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Wade Ellis and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'The Piano'. Listen in as they discuss sign language, silence, and 'shaming the trunks'. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
For the month of February, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Hercules Returns'. Listen in as they discuss myths, movie reviewers, and Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander listeners are advised that the following program may contain the names of people who have died.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
For the month of February, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. And what could be more Australian than claiming something great made in New Zealand as our own? This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Utu'. Listen in as they discuss decapitation, director's cuts, and double double-barrel shotguns. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
For the month of February, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 'Mystery Road'. Listen in as they discuss sunsets, shoot outs, and Super-dog. Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander listeners are advised that the following program may contain the names of people who have died.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
For the month of February, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Andrew Dawson as they review 'Bad Boy Bubby'. Listen in as they discuss cats, cling wrap, and chainsaws. CONTENT AND LANGUAGE WARNING - This episode contains discussions concerning sexual assault and animal cruelty that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. This episode also features strong language.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Wade Ellis as they review 'The History Boys'. Listen in as they discuss plugs, plays, and pedagogy.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, to celebrate our 300th episode, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review '300'. Listen in as they discuss Spartans, slow-motion, and spurts of digital blood. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Anna Weir and Patrick Downes as they review 'Chicago'. Listen in as they discuss murder, mirrors, and Michael Jackson. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson, Robert Woods, and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Cannibal Holocaust'. Listen in as they discuss pigs, pipes, and Pele. CONTENT AND LANGUAGE WARNING - This episode contains discussions concerning sexual assault, cannibalism, and extreme violence that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. This episode also features strong language.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
In this special bonus episode of The Cinema Catch-Up Club and our final episode for the year, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt looks back on the 51 films reviewed on the podcast in 2022 and presents the top five and bottom five films of the year. Plus, he's joined by special guest Robert Woods who presents a field report from a rare cinematic screening of the 1980 trash cinema classic 'The Apple'.Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, in the second of two Christmas episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'A Mom for Christmas'. Listen in as they discuss witches, wishing wells, and Wilkins. Music from filmmusic.io"Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, in the first of two Christmas episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Robert Woods as they review 'Christmas with the Kranks'. Listen in as they discuss parties, priests, and Peruvian boyfriends. Music from filmmusic.io"Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Jason Dohle as they review 'Lawrence of Arabia'. Listen in as they discuss soldiers, sexuality, and sponge fathers. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, to mark the passing of Angela Lansbury, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate O'Sullivan and Dr. Ellin Sears to review 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks.' Listen in as they discuss authentic armour, apprentice witches, and animal football matches. Music from filmmusic.io"Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, to mark the release of the new Netflix series 'Wednesday', host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Anna Cox to review 'The Addams Family' from 1991. Listen in as they discuss clicks, Christmas carols, and Cousin It.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Georgia Smith as they review 'Mother!' Listen in as they discuss hearts, homes, and happy places.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Kate Sophia Willoughby as they review 2021's 'Dune'. Listen in as they discuss oppression, Oregon, and ornithopters.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, to mark the passing of Robbie Coltrane, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Dr. Ellin Sears to review 'Nuns on the Run.' Listen in as they discuss Hagrid, habits, and the Holy Trinity.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Dr. Sarah Courtis to review 'The Boat that Rocked' a.k.a 'Pirate Radio'. Listen in as they discuss squares, the swinging sixties, and the swimming ability of the New Zealand population.
WARNING: This episode contains uncensored course language. Listener discretion is advised.
Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This week, in our spooky Halloween special, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Katrina Johnston to review 'The Ring' from 2002. Listen in as they discuss tapes, 2am window tapping, and haunted toilets.
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"My Wife" by Robert Woods, 2016.
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Katrina Johnston to review 'Wilde'. Listen in as they discuss statues, selfish giants, and Stephen Fry's smooching style.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Maisie Mulvany and Kate Sophia Willoughby to review 'tick, tick... BOOM!'. Listen in as they discuss biopics, birthdays, and brunch.
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This week, to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Kate O'Sullivan to review 'The Queen.' Listen in as they discuss princesses, protocol, and pens. Plus, we play the game 'Who has Seen the Queen?'
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Tegan Mulvany to review 'The Master'. Listen in as they discuss Scientology, sand women, and slow boats to China.
WARNING: This episode contains uncensored course language. Listener discretion is advised.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review the third film in our audience selected trilogy: 'Kung Fu Panda 3'. Listen in as they discuss dads, dumps, and disability representation.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review the second film in our audience selected trilogy: 'Kung Fu Panda 2'. Listen in as they discuss Peacocks, Mr. Ping, and Inner Peace.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Dr. Sarah Courtis (#teampilot) as they review the first film in our audience selected trilogy: 'Kung Fu Panda'. Listen in as they discuss saying sorry, secret ingredients, and skadoosh.
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This week, to mark the passing of Olivia Newton-John, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Aaron Vanderklay to review 'Xanadu.' Listen in as they discuss beach clarinets, big collars, and broken coccyges.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dan Buckle and Katrina Johnston to review 'Unforgiven'. Listen in as they discuss civic infrastructure, Clint Eastwood's mum, and the cameraman Corky Corcoran.
WARNING: This episode contains uncensored course language. Listener discretion is advised.
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This week, to mark the passing of Bernard Cribbins, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Dr. Ellin Sears to review 'Dalek's Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.' Listen in as they discuss Robomen, Rels, and Right Said Fred.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Tegan Mulvany to review 'T2 Trainspotting'. Listen in as they discuss trams, toilets, and Terminator 2.
WARNING: This episode contains uncensored course language. Listener discretion is advised.
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This week, as part of 'Robin Hood Month', host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Kate Willoughby to review 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'. Listen in as they discuss moving moles, Mervyns, and the Mel Brooks Cinematic Universe.
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This week, as part of 'Robin Hood Month', host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Dr. Ellin Sears to review 'Robin Hood' from 1991. No, not the one starring Kevin Costner, the other one with Patrick Bergin and Uma Thurman. Listen in as they discuss papyrus fonts, Patrick Bergin's filmography and Prince of Thieves.
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This week, as part of 'Robin Hood Month', host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Murray Jackson to review Disney's 'Robin Hood' from 1973. Listen in as they discuss vultures, VHS, and vinegar in soup.
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This week, as part of 'Robin Hood Month', host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Carmen Dohle to review 1938's 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'. Listen in as they discuss staircase sword-fights, shadows, and splitting arrows.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Georgia Smith and Dr. Sarah Courtis to review 'The Breakfast Club'. Listen in as they discuss dancing, detention, and dandruff.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Dean Lovatt to review 1991's 'Beauty and the Beast'. Listen in as they discuss market songs, mobs, and magic mirrors.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Kate O'Sullivan to review 'Full Metal Jacket'. Listen in as they discuss drill sergeants, doughnuts, and the duality of man.
WARNING: This episode contains uncensored course language. Listener discretion is advised.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dan Buckle and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.' Listen in as they discuss single parents, Star Wars crossovers, and Stranger Things.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'True Lies.' Listen in as they discuss Terrorism, Truth serum, and Tango.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Anna Sheehy and Simon Haynes as they review 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.' Listen in as they discuss props, poetry, and Point of View guns.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'The Fifth Element.' Listen in as they discuss bandages, blue opera singers, and Born Sexy Yesterday.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Anna Weir as they review 'The Princess and the Cobbler' aka 'The Thief And The Cobbler' aka 'Arabian Knight.' Listen in as they discuss Viziers, vultures, and VHS tapes.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.' Listen in as they discuss flaps, flips, and flops.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Dean Lovatt as they review 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch.' Listen in as they discuss boxes, Broadway, and the Berlin Wall.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 1980's 'The Apple.' Listen in as they discuss Bibles, BIM Hours, and Ballet 2000.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Christy Leitch as they review 1973's 'The Wicker Man.' Listen in as they discuss seduction dances, snails, and salmons of knowledge.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Patrick Downes as they review '12 Angry Men' (1957). Listen in as they discuss fans, facts, and Fonads.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Georgia Smith and Simon Haynes as they review 'The Hunger Games' (2012). Listen in as they discuss books, bows, and beards.
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This week, it's Oscars week! So join host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Robert Woods and Tegan Mulvany as they review last year's 'Best Picture' winner 'Nomadland'. Listen in as they discuss actors, awards, and Amazon. Plus, hear our predictions for which film will win 'Best Picture' at the 2022 Academy Awards!
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This week, to celebrate five years of the Cinema Catch-Up Club, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Thor: Ragnarok'. Listen in as they discuss Loki, Luke Hemsworth, and Led Zepplin.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 'Ed Wood'. Listen in as they discuss Orson Welles, outer space, and octopus motors.
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This week, to mark International Women's Day, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Frida'. Listen in as they discuss mono-brows, Mexico, and Madonna.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Christy Leitch and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Nosferatu' from 1922. Listen in as they discuss silent movies, shadows, and Swedish censorship.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Jason Dohle as they review 'Wayne's World 2.' Listen in as they discuss sequels, Sammy Davis Jr, and the Scream Waver.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Jason Dohle as they review 'Wayne's World.' Listen in as they discuss Saturday Night Live, Stairway to Heaven, and snake acting.
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This week, to mark the passing of Sidney Poitier, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Anna Sheehy as they review 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' Listen in as they discuss segregation, sculptures, and Skip Martin.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Georgia Smith as they review 'Lake Mungo'. Listen in as they discuss psychics, pareidolia, and peripheral Australians.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. And what could be more Australian than claiming something great made in New Zealand as our own? This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Tegan Waititi (nee Mulvany) as they review 'Eagle Vs. Shark'. Listen in as they discuss track suits, Tinder, and town criers.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Anna Weir as they review 'The Man From Snowy River'. Listen in as they discuss Banjo, brumbies, and blue money.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and David Cox as they review 'Strictly Ballroom'. Listen in as they discuss ballroom dancing, bogo pogos, and Baz Luhrmann's mortality.
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In this special bonus episode of The Cinema Catch-Up Club, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt looks back on the 52 films reviewed on the podcast in 2021 and presents the top five and bottom five films of the year.
This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull.' Listen in as they discuss accents, atomic bombs, and Dan Aykroyd.
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This week, in the second of two Christmas episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Nicola Brescianini as they review 'It's a Wonderful Life'. Listen in as they discuss stars, snow, and Sesame Street.
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This week, in the first of two Christmas episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'The Long Kiss Goodnight'. Listen in as they discuss car crash concussions, Christmas, and cat calling.
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This week, to mark the passing of Stephen Sondheim, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Simon Haynes as they review 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street.' Listen in as they discuss musicals, meat pies, and murder montages.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'A Clockwork Orange.' Listen in as they discuss dystopias, droogs, and David Prowse.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Hot Fuzz.' Listen in as they discuss swans, swear jars, and sea mines.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Rhianna Hall and David Cox as they review 'Hook.' Listen in as they discuss faries, flips & falls, and food fights.
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This week, in a follow up to our earlier episode of 'Mary Poppins', host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Dean Lovatt as they review 'Saving Mr. Banks.' Listen in as they discuss mascots, milk before tea, and Mass Effect daddy issues.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Kate Willoughby as they review 1984's 'Dune'. Listen in as they discuss spice, sandworms, and Sting in a speedo.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Christy Leitch as they review 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen'. Listen in as they discuss theatre, Turks, and tickling toes.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 1998's 'Godzilla'. Listen in as they discuss French nuclear bomb testing, fish piles, and film reviewers as mayors.
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This week, in our spooky Halloween special, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Katrina Johnston to review 'Halloween' (1978). Listen in as they discuss pumpkins, Playboy, and political thriller music.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Billy Elliot'. Listen in as they discuss ballet, bed bouncing, and blue balls.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review the 1996 TV movie 'Doctor Who.' Listen in as they discuss doctorates, Daleks, and disinfecting opera gowns.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Dean Lovatt as they review 'Mary Poppins.' Listen in as they discuss chimney sweeps, carpet bags, and Cthulhu.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' Listen in as they discuss plays, prodigies, and Simpsons parodies.
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This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Andrew David as they review 'Contact.' Listen in as they discuss Sagan, SETI, and suicide pills.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Kate Willoughby as they review 'Citizen Kane.' Listen in as they discuss sleds, softball, and sexy Orson Welles.
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This August is 'Women in Film' month on the Cinema Catch-Up Club. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'The Descent.' Listen in as they discuss broken bones, blood pits, and bad CGI bats.
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This August is 'Women in Film' month on the Cinema Catch-Up Club. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Georgia Smith as they review 'Thelma & Louise.' Listen in as they discuss cars, canyons, and chaotic chocolate eating habits.
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This August is 'Women in Film' month on the Cinema Catch-Up Club. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Anna Sheehy and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Booksmart.' Listen in as they discuss parties, pregnant detectives, and puking.
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This August is 'Women in Film' month on the Cinema Catch-Up Club. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'A League of Their Own.' Listen in as they discuss cows, catchers, and crying in baseball.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Speed Racer.' Listen in as they discuss Neo Cubism, Non-jas, and naming your child 'Speed.'
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Aaron Vanderklay as they review Disney's 'Alice in Wonderland' from 1951. Listen in as they discuss cats, cards, and caterpillars.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Jason Dohle as they review 'Legally Blonde.' Listen in as they discuss perms, professors, and pink paper.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Georgia Smith and Ryan Hunt as they review 'Space Jam.' Listen in as they discuss basketball, Bugs Bunny, and Bill Murray.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Katrina Johnston as they review 'The Emperor's New Groove.' Listen in as they discuss spinich puffs, stealing pencils from Disney, and 'The Sweatbox.'
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Anna Sheehy as they review 'Labyrinth'. Listen in as they discuss puppets, hair plugs, and Prince Charles.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'. Listen in as they discuss bunking off school, Barbara Bush, and brassing off the Beatles.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dean Lovatt and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Super 8'. Listen in as they discuss cameras, crashes, and cubes.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Anna Weir and Patrick Downes as they review 'Moulin Rouge!' Listen in as they discuss Courtney Love, comedy hit men, and Creole Lady Marmalade.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'. Listen in as they discuss shower rings, skeletons, and Starlight Express.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Anna Weir as they review 'Midnight in Paris'. Listen in as they discuss belts, Mr. Bean, and Bingo the circus dog.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. Listen in as they discuss Perlmutter, pert wrinkles, and PDAs.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'The Three Musketeers' (1993). Listen in as they discuss D'Artagnan, Dumas, and Double Paul McGann.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'. Listen is as they discuss bounty hunters, BMF lightsabers, and bad character names.
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This week, it's Oscars week! So join host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Robert Woods and Georgia Smith as they review last year's 'Best Picture' winner 'Parasite'. Listen in as they discuss trauma cake, trendy burials, and trash cans. Plus, hear our predictions for which film will win 'Best Picture' at the 2021 Academy Awards!
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Kate O'Sullivan as they review the third film in our audience selected trilogy: 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'. Listen in as they discuss fire physics, Frozen fan-fiction, and trading five camels for a car.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Kate O'Sullivan as they review the second film in our audience selected trilogy: 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'. Listen in as they discuss Short Round, screaming, and snake surprise.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Kate O'Sullivan as they review the first film in our audience selected trilogy: 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. Listen in as they discuss snakes, submarines, and Steven Spielberg's Spaghetti-Os.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Aaron Vanderklay and Dr. Sarah Courtis to review 'Forbidden Planet'. Listen in as they discuss Shakespeare, Star Trek, and swimming in the nude.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Shane Adamczak to review 'Alfie' (1966). Listen in as they discuss misogyny, monologues, and mirrored bathroom ceilings.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Kate O'Sullivan to review 'Super Mario Bros.' Listen in as they discuss bone pits, Ba-Bombs, and Bruce Willis cameos.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Jason Dohle to review 'Trainspotting'. Listen in as they discuss sex tapes, subtitles, and the worst toilet in Scotland.
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This week, to mark the passing of Cloris Leachman, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Ryan Hunt as they review 'Young Frankenstein'. Listen in as they discuss ad-libs, ableism, and Aerosmith.
This film was selected by our Patreon patrons. To become an official member of the Cinema Catch-Up Club and help choose films in the future, join us over at patreon.com/ccucpodcast
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This week, to mark the passing of Christopher Plummer, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 'Beginners'. Listen in as they discuss subtitled dogs, scrap-booking, and Starcrash.
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It's our 200th episode! To celebrate, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods, Anna Sheehy, David Cox, Dr. Ellin Sears, Murray Jackson, Katrina Johnston, and Kate Willoughby in a special 'hot seat' edition of the Cinema Catch-Up Club to review 'Dracula' (1931). Listen in as they discuss castles, coffins, and capes.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Alex McVey and Simon Haynes to review 'Fargo'. Listen in as they discuss Marge, Mystery Men, and Minnesotan Accents.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'The Dish'. Listen in as they discuss science, sheep, and Sam Neill.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. And what could be more Australian than claiming something great made in New Zealand as our own? This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople'. Listen in as they discuss Terminators, trauma, and truculence.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Dean Lovatt as they review 'Crocodile Dundee'. Listen in as they discuss cultural cringe, crocodiles, and concussions.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Georgia Smith as they review 'Walkabout'. Listen in as they discuss adolescence, animal cruelty, and A.E. Housman.
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In this special bonus episode of The Cinema Catch-Up Club, host Stephen B. Platt looks back on the 53 films reviewed on the podcast in 2020 and presents the top five and bottom five films of the year.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Katrina Johnston to review 'Clue'. Listen in as they discuss murder, multiple endings, and making out with corpses.
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The final film we are reviewing on 'The Cinema Catch-Up Club' in 2020 is 'Clue', but we had so many regular guests who had seen it before and wanted to review it, we didn't know how to choose! So, we made them play a game of Cluedo to decide, with the winner getting to review the film!
Join host and game master Stephen B. Platt and his special guests/competitors David Cox, Jason Dohle, Dr. Carmen Dohle, Robert Woods, Simon Haynes, and Kate Willoughby as they try to solve the murder of Mr. Boddy and win the right to review 'Clue'!
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This week, in the second of two Christmas episodes, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'Home Alone'. Listen in as they discuss family, finger scars, and filthy animals.
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This week, in the first of two Christmas episodes, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Andrew David as they review 'Gremlins'. Listen in as they discuss bathroom buddies, bad biology practices, and Baby Yoda.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Dean Lovatt to review 'Cast Away'. Listen in as they discuss isolation, islands, and ice skate dentistry.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Anna Sheehy and Kate Willoughby to review 'A Night at the Opera'. Listen in as they discuss Irving Thalberg, Italian censorship, and influencing James Cameron.
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This week, to mark the American holiday of Thanksgiving, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Murray Jackson to review 'Addams Family Values' - the Thanksgiving film chosen by you, the audience. Listen in as they discuss singing sailors, sex jokes, and summer camp.
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This week, to mark the passing of the actor Sir Sean Connery, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by Dr. Ellin Sears and Chris Buckle as they watch 'Finding Forrester'. Listen in as they discuss books, basketball, and Busta Rhymes.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Simon Haynes to review 'Walk the Line', the Johnny Cash biopic. Listen in as they discuss biopics, the blues, Bubba Ho-Tep.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Dr. Ellin Sears (#teampilot!) to review 'Guys and Dolls'. Listen in as they discuss craps, crooners, and cat musicals.
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This week, in our spooky Halloween special, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brent Hill and Katrina Johnston to review 'The Shining'. Listen in as they discuss tricycles, tree-houses of horror, and twins on Twitter.
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This week, it's host Stephen B. Platt's birthday! As such, he gets to pick whatever film he wants to review, and this year he has chosen the Coen Brothers' 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'. Listen in as he, Patrick Downes, and Dr. Carmen Dohle discuss baptisms, blindness, and Soggy Bottom Boys.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Father of the Bride'. Listen in as they discuss barbecues, bad accents, and B.D. Wong's ponytail.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'All About Eve'. Listen in as they discuss multiple narrators, Marilyn Monroe, and meeting Wayne Rooney.
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This week, to mark the passing of Chadwick Boseman, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Nicola Brescianini as they review 'Black Panther'. Listen in as they discuss Boseman, Blade, and black cat adoption rates.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Philip 'Groove Daddy' Hutton and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'The Martian'. Listen in as they discuss potatoes, poo, and Project Elrond.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Rhianna Hall and Andrew David as they review 'Se7en'. Listen in as they discuss sins, serial killers, and saying sorry with a large prosthetic penis.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Goodfellas'. Listen in as they discuss mobsters, multiple narrators, and Morrie's wigs.
WARNING - This episode contains uncensored course language. Listener discretion is advised.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Kate Willoughby as they review 'Memento'. Listen in as they discuss memory, murder, and mixing up Maggie Gyllenhaal and Maggie Smith.
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This week, to mark the passing of the legendary film composer Ennio Morricone, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Scott Suffling and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly'. Listen in as they discuss gold, guns, and what qualifies as 'good' in the wild west.
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In this special episode of the Cinema Catch-Up Club, Stephen B. Platt interviews director Robert Woods about his debut feature film 'An Ideal Host'. Listen in as they discuss studying film at university, how to shoot an eight and a half minute take, and how herding cows compares to herding human actors.
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This week host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 'An Ideal Host'. Listen in as they discuss parties, portraits, and practice proposals.
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This week host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Georgia Smith and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure'. Listen in as they discuss water slides, Wayne's World, and Wyld Stallyns.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Bradley Clarke as they review 'Happiness'. Listen in as they discuss tiny beds, Tamagotchis, and the truth.
CONTENT WARNING - This episode contains discussions concerning sexual assault and child sex abuse that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. This episode also features strong language.
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This week, to mark the passing of Joel Schumacher, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Katrina Johnston as they review 'The Lost Boys'. Listen in as they discuss fangs, fake blood recipes, and the Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
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This week, to mark the passing of Sir Ian Holm, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Dean Lovatt as they review 'Chariots of Fire'. Listen in as they discuss running, religion, and racism.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Anna Weir and Kate Willoughby as they review 'Inception'. Listen in as they discuss heists, horns, and hallways.
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This week, in a special episode of the Cinema Catch-Up Club, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears, Dr. Sarah Courtis, Maisie Kops, and Patrick Downes as they watch and review the live recording of 'Hamilton: An American Musical'. Listen in as they discuss revolutions, representation, and references to The West Wing.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Georgia Smith as they review 'Girl, Interrupted'. Listen in as they discuss Downtown, Diaries, and Desserts.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Kate Willoughby as they review 'Mortal Kombat', the video game film adaptation selected by you - the audience. Listen in as they discuss Authentic Australian accents, Adult Power Rangers, and adapting Video Games to Film.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Esther Longhurst and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'The Blues Brothers'. Listen in as they discuss Mall chases, Minnie the Moocher, and Missions from God.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Brett Cullen as they review 'Top Gun'. Listen in as they discuss Hot Shots, homo-eroticism, and the Hero's Journey.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Scott McArdle and Anna Sheehy as they review 'The Goonies'. Listen in as they discuss scooter gangs, Soap on a Rope, and skull acting.
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This month, it's Patron Appreciation Month! Every film has been selected by one of our wonderful patrons over at patreon.com/ccucpodcast
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Pokemon Detective Pikachu'. Listen is as they discuss Detectives, 'Ditto eyes', and digitally de-aging Danny DeVito.
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This month, it's Patron Appreciation Month! Every film has been selected by one of our wonderful patrons over at patreon.com/ccucpodcast
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Coco'. Listen is as they discuss shoes, songs, and spooky scary skeletons.
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This month, it's Patron Appreciation Month! Every film has been selected by one of our wonderful patrons over at patreon.com/ccucpodcast
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Nicola Brescianini as they review 'The Rocketeer'. Listen is as they discuss planes, pulp, and patriotic criminals.
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This month, it's Patron Appreciation Month! Every film has been selected by one of our wonderful patrons over at patreon.com/ccucpodcast
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Brett Cullen as they review 'The Muppet Movie'. Listen is as they discuss Carol Kane, cloacas, and courting with Muppet tattoos.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Aaron Vanderklay as they review 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'. Listen is as they discuss decoys, Duel of the Fates, and double-sided lightsabres.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Galaxy Quest'. Listen in as they discuss Shatner, spoofs, and introduce a brand new segment - "What the Science?"
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This week, to mark the passing of Honor Blackman, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review the James Bond film 'Goldfinger'. Listen in as they discuss bad spies, bird helmets, and body paint.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Ellin Sears and Patrick Downes as they review Disney's 'Mulan'. Listen in as they discuss feminism, flowerpots, and our first Disney films.
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This week, the Cinema Catch-Up Club moves into self-isolation! Join host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Brett Cullen and Ellin Sears as they review 'Tropic Thunder.' Listen in as they discuss Black-face, Booty Sweat, and Bad Australian Accents.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dean Lovatt and Jason Dohle as they review the third film in our audience selected trilogy: 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'. Listen in as they discuss cats, "Croasts", and coffins.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Jason Dohle as they review the second film in our audience selected trilogy: 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'. Listen in as they discuss T-1000s, time travel, and terrible trivia on IMDB.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Bradley Clarke and Jason Dohle as they review the first film in our audience selected trilogy: 'The Terminator'. Listen in as they discuss explosions, electronic music, and eyebrow insurance.
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This week, to mark the passing of the actor Kirk Douglas, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Spartacus'. Listen in as they discuss soup drownings, slavery, and "snails & oysters."
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Murray Jackson as they review the silent horror film 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' on it's 100th anniversary. Listen in as they discuss fear, fortune tellers, and Frankenstein.
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This week, to mark the passing of British comedy legend Terry Jones, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Michael De Grassa as they review 'Erik the Viking'. Listen in as they discuss boats, blacksmiths, and berserkers.
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This week, in our Valentine's Day episode, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Andrew David as they review 'Dirty Dancing'. Listen in as they discuss nobody putting Baby in the corner, "Nice Guys", and Newman!
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This week, it's Oscars week! So join host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Robert Woods and Tegan Mulvany as they review last year's 'Best Picture' winner 'Green Book'. Listen in as they discuss pianos, pizzas, and prejudice. Plus, hear our predictions for which film will win 'Best Picture' at the 2020 Academy Awards!
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Anna Sheehy as they review 'Looking For Alibrandi'. Listen in as they discuss being a teenager, book-based assaults, and The Batavia mutiny.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. And what could be more Australian than claiming something great made in New Zealand as our own? This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Sarah Courtis as they review 'Boy'. Listen in as they discuss sparklers, shoguns, and slapping your father.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Rhianna Hall and Murray Jackson as they review 'Babe'. Listen in as they discuss singing mice, sausages, and sheepdog trials on New Zealand television.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Animal Kingdom'. Listen in as they discuss criminal families, crooked cops, and car-based ambushes.
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For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Ellin Sears as they review 'Chopper'. Listen in as they discuss paranoia, prisons, and a poorly disguised prop penis.
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In this special bonus episode of The Cinema Catch-Up Club, host Stephen B. Platt looks back on the 52 films reviewed on the podcast in 2019 and presents the top five and bottom five films of the year.
This week, in the second of two Christmas episodes, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 'Scrooged'. Listen in as they discuss ghosts, greed, and golf balls.
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This week, in the first of two Christmas episodes, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Chris Buckle as they review 'The Santa Clause'. Listen in as they discuss Tim Allen being naughty or nice, Neil Miller's sweaters, and Nineties fashion.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Kate Willoughby as they review 'The Godfather Part II'. Listen in as they discuss crime, control, and Cuba.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Andrew Dawson as they review 'Gone With the Wind.' Listen in as they discuss the South, slavery, and stinky breath.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Sam Knox and Simon Haynes as they review 'Avatar'. Listen in as they discuss Na'vi, nature, and nail guns.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Anna Sheehy as they review 'Pulp Fiction'. Listen in as they discuss bitches, burgers, and briefcases.
WARNING - This episode features strong language and adult themes.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Jason Dohle as they review 'Ben-Hur'. Listen in as they discuss Heston, horses, and homosexual subtext.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Ellin Sears and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review the WW1 documentary 'They Shall Not Grow Old'. Listen in as they discuss tanks, trench-foot, and Tolkien.
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This week, in our spooky Halloween special, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Michael De Grussa to review 'The Cabin in the Woods'. Listen in as they discuss murders, monsters, and Mermen.
WARNING - This episode features strong language and adult themes.
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This week, it's host Stephen B. Platt's birthday! As such, he gets to pick whatever film he wants to review, and this year he has chosen the Coen Brothers' 'Burn After Reading'. Listen in as he, Patrick Downes, and Simon Haynes discuss violence, vengeance, and video rentals.
WARNING - This episode features strong language and adult themes.
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In this special episode of the Cinema Catch-Up Club, Stephen B. Platt interviews actor and improviser Sam Longley about his work as a suit operator for the film 'Where the Wild Things Are'. Listen in as they discuss using latex to help with jet-leg, contract clauses, and how the fates conspired against Sam on the day of the film's premiere.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'Where the Wild Things Are'. Listen in as they discuss tantrums, tearing off limbs, and target audiences.
This episode also includes a segment of an upcoming interview with the actor and improviser Sam Longley, who was the suit operator for Ira in 'Where the Wild Things Are'. The full interview will be released to the general public on October the 22nd but is available to hear right now exclusively to our Patreon patrons! For more information, please visit www.patreon.com/ccucpodcast
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Ellin Sears as they review 'Zombieland'. Listen in as they discuss introverts, infections, and ingesting Twinkies.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Jason Dohle as they review 'The Sixth Sense.' Listen in as they discuss twists, the Twilight Zone, and twenty years of M. Night Shyamalan films.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Ryan Hunt as they review 'Little Shop of Horrors (1986)', the remake selected by you - the audience. Listen in as they discuss dentists, drunken karaoke duets, and Rodney Dangerfield.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Simon Haynes as they review 'The Merger', the sports film selected by you - the audience. Listen in as they discuss footy, family, and famous sisters.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Katrina Johnston as they review 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Listen in as they discuss prisons, parole hearings, and poster physics.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Scott Suffling and Katrina Johnston as they review 'A Fistful of Dollars'. Listen in as they discuss spaghetti, squinting, and shoot-outs.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Ellin Sears as they review 'The Dark Crystal'. Listen in as they discuss puppets, prophecies, and Podlings.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle & Murray Jackson as they review 'The Wizard of Oz'. Listen in as they discuss lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my!
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dean Lovatt and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'District 9'. Listen in as they discuss aliens, apartheid, and accents.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Daisy Crombie as they review 'Dead Poets Society'. Listen in as they discuss poetry, Peter Weir, and Puck.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle & Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'John Carter'. Listen in as they discuss Martians, marketing errors, and multi-million dollar losses.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Anna Weir as they review 'Waterworld'. Listen in as they discuss urine, underwater dirt farming, and unexpectedly rooting for villains.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Andrew David as they review 'When Harry Met Sally...'. Listen in as they discuss friendship, food orders, and 'faking it'.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Easy Rider'. Listen in as they discuss spliffs, Steppenwolf and The South.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Patrick Downes as they review 'Forrest Gump'. Listen in as they discuss boxes of chocolate, bus stops, and Bubba Gump shrimp.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Maisie Kops as they review 'WALL-E'. Listen in as they discuss robots, Rubik's Cubes, and rating the best Pixar films.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review the original 'The Karate Kid'. Listen in as they discuss Cobra Kai, Crane kicks, and catching flies with chopsticks.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Anna Sheehy and David Cox as they review 'Calamity Jane' to mark the recent passing of Doris Day. Listen in as they discuss Windy Cities, Wild Bill, and a 'Woman's Touch.'
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Michael de Grussa as they review 'Drop Dead Fred' on the fifth anniversary of Rik Mayall's death. Listen in as they discuss poo, pigeons, and Prince.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Katrina Johnston as they review 'This is Spinal Tap.' Listen in as they discuss touring musicians, tin foil in your trousers, and turning it up to eleven!
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by Nicola Brescianini and Alex McVey as they review 'Aladdin.' Listen in as they discuss Abu, apple-based proposals, and the Agrabah Fiasco of 2014.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt and his special guests Jason Dohle and Dr. Carmen Dohle watch 'John Wick.' Listen in as they discuss coins, candles, and canines.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Ellin Sears as they review 'The Italian Job' ahead of it's fiftieth anniversary. Listen in as they discuss Minis, Michael Caine, and the Mafia.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'. Listen is as they discuss Emperors, Endor, and Ewoks.
In this special episode of the Cinema Catch-Up Club, Stephen B. Platt interviews former stunt performer Marcello Vuljan about his career and his work on the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Listen in as they discuss 'Xena: Warrior Princess', what it's like to have your whole body set on fire, and getting voicemail from Sir Christopher Lee.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dan Buckle and Rhianna Hall as they review the third film in our audience selected trilogy: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'. Listen in as they discuss PTSD, preposterous pachyderms, and Pelennor Fields.
This episode also includes a segment of an upcoming interview with the former stunt performer Marcello Vuljan, who worked on all three 'Lord of the Rings' films. The full interview will be released to the general public on April the 27th but is available to hear right now exclusively to our Patreon patrons! For more information, please visit https://www.patreon.com/ccucpodcast
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Sarah Courtis and Rhianna Hall as they review the second film in our audience selected trilogy: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'. Listen in as they discuss horse-lords, Hobbits, and Helm's Deep.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Rhianna Hall as they review the first film in our audience selected trilogy: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'. Listen in as they discuss Bilbo Baggins, Balrogs, and The Beatles.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Scott McArdle and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'The Matrix'. Listen in as they discuss and sunglasses, steaks, and Sydney's air traffic laws.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Justin Mosel-Crossley as they review Disney's 1941 film 'Dumbo'. Listen in as they discuss racism, ringmasters, and raunchy drawings.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Chris Buckle as they review '101 Dalmatians'. Listen in as they discuss spots, snow, and smoking.
It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, host Stephen B. Platt was joined by special guests Murray Jackson, Katrina Johnston, Claire Mosel-Crossley, & Dean Lovatt (and a live audience!) to review Monty Python's 'Life of Brian'. Listen in as they discuss weligion, wubber bands, and weleasing Bwian.
Plus, Stephen reveals the top and bottom ten films ranked so far in the series and the audience helps choose a trilogy of films to be reviewed in the near future!
This week, to mark the passing of the actor Bruno Ganz, host Stephen B. Platt and his special guests Jason Dohle and Anna Weir to review 'Downfall'. Listen in as they discuss Hitler, history, and the horrors of war.
This week, in the second of our Valentine's Day episodes, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 'The Wedding Singer'. Listen in as they discuss weddings, white people fun, and the Westphall Universe hypothesis. Plus, Carmen brings us actual wedding advice from 1983!
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This week, it's Oscars week! So join host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Patrick Downes and Ellin Sears as they review last year's 'Best Picture' winner 'The Shape of Water'. Listen in as they discuss sex, sea creatures, and spy-entists.
This week, in the first of two Valentine's Day special episodes, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Esther Longhurst and Daniel Buckle as they review 2005's 'Pride & Prejudice'. Listen in as they discuss alternate endings, awkward massages, and Anakin Skywalker.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Luke Jago as they review 'A Fish Called Wanda'. Listen in as they discuss diamonds, deceptions, and dog deaths.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Murray Jackson as they review 'Rabbit Proof Fence'. Listen in as they discuss racism, removals, and referendums.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. And what could be more Australian than claiming something great made in New Zealand as our own? This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dean Lovatt and Sarah Courtis as they review the mockumentary 'What We Do In The Shadows'. Listen in as they discuss vampires, virgins, and Vlad the Poker.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Geordie Crawley as they review 'Muriel's Wedding'. Listen in as they discuss sailors, shoplifting, and Sydney: City of Brides. Plus, we name our top three ABBA songs!
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Alex McVey and Ellin Sears as they review 'Bran Nue Dae'. Listen in as they discuss drinking, dream sequences, and Ernie Dingo.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Rhianna Hall and Justin Mosel-Crossley as they review the original 'Mad Max' from 1979. Listen in as they discuss madness, motorbikes, and Mel Gibson.
This week, in the second of two Christmas episodes, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Murray Jackson as they review the 2003 Christmas classic 'Elf'. Listen in as they discuss tunnels, taxis, and twelve-second belches.
This week, in the first of two Christmas episodes, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Ellin Sears as they review the 1988 action/Christmas classic 'Die Hard'. Listen in as they discuss gunshots, glass shards, and Grubers.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Chris Buckle to review 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'. Listen in as they discuss car crashes, catching children, and canine-calling candies.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Katrina Johnston to review 1978's 'Superman'. Listen in as they discuss tights, tax evasion, and turning back time.
This week - in our special In Memoriam episode to Stan Lee - host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'X-Men'. Listen in as they discuss cameos, casting changes, and comics.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and David Cox to review Disney's 'Wreck-It Ralph'. Listen in as they discuss video games, metaphors for fatherhood, and create their own Calhoon-style tragic back stories!
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Andrew David to review the 1988 classic 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'. Listen in as they discuss the Dip, drinking, duelling ducks.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany, Maisie Kops, and Patrick Downes as they review 'Beetlejuice'. Listen in as they discuss spooks, suicide, and sand-worms.
This week, in our spooky Halloween special, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Kate Willoughby to review Sam Raimi's 'The Evil Dead'. Listen in as they discuss boomsticks, blood, and burying body parts.
CONTENT WARNING - This episode contains discussions concerning sexual assault that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised.
This week, it's host Stephen B. Platt's birthday! As such, he gets to pick whatever film he wants to review and this year he has chosen the Mel Brooks comedy 'History Of The World Part 1'. Joining Stephen to review the film are special guests Dan Buckle and Dean Lovatt. Listen in as they discuss jokes, joints, and JEWS... IN... SPACE!!!
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Sarah Courtis as they review 1987's 'Predator'. Listen in as they discuss machismo, mini-guns and mothers editing films.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Ellin Sears & Jason Dohle to review 'The Last Unicorn'. Listen in as they discuss Schmendrick, skeletons, and singing butterflies.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Anna Weir and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review the 1996 film 'Matilda'. Listen in as they discuss telekinesis, teachers, and Trunchbull.
This week, to mark the passing of the actor Burt Reynolds, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Patrick Downes as they review 'Deliverance'. Listen in as they discuss banjos, breaking bones, and Burt's biceps.
WARNING - This episode contains uncensored strong language. Listener discretion is advised.
Arrr maties! 'Tis International Talk Like a Pirate Day! As such, Captain Stephen B. Platt is joined by deckhands Patrick Downes and Ellin Sears as they watch 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits.' Listen in as they discuss buccaneers, biology, and which bird is the weirdest to eat.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Jason Dohle as they review the musical 'Oliver!' as it turns fifty years old. Listen in as they discuss Dickens, Dancing, and Dodgers.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Tegan Mulvany to review 'Slumdog Millionaire.' Listen in as they discuss children, chaiwalas, and chillies on the willy.
For the month of August, the Cinema Catch-Up Club will be reviewing foreign language films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Claire Mosel-Crossley & Justin Mosel-Crossley (and their eight month old daughter Lily!) for the final foreign language film of the month: 'Pan's Labyrinth.' Listen in as they discuss Franco, Fauns, and Fairies.
For the month of August, the Cinema Catch-Up Club will be reviewing foreign language films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Carmen Dohle & Jason Dohle for their review 'Run Lola Run' as it turns twenty years old. Listen in as they discuss Money, Mini-bars, and Majora's Mask.
For the month of August, the Cinema Catch-Up Club will be reviewing foreign language films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Rhianna Hall and Patrick Downes as they review 'Rashomon.' Listen in as they discuss Truth, Tajomaru, and Tree Slugs.
For the month of August, the Cinema Catch-Up Club will be reviewing foreign language films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Kate Willoughby as they review 1988's 'My Neighbour Totoro.' Listen in as they discuss childhood, chocolate, and Cat Buses.
For the month of August, the Cinema Catch-Up Club will be reviewing foreign language films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they watch 'Cinema Paradiso.' Listen in as they discuss Sicily, censorship and putting the "sin" in "Cinema."
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' Listen in as they discuss Furiosa, Feminism and the meaning of "Fang it!"
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Aaron Vanderklay as they review the 1996 spy thriller 'Mission: Impossible' Listen in as they discuss the use of rubber masks, the best way to silently take out a rat, and the marvel that was the Internet in 1996.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Scott McArdle and Sam Knox as they review Christopher Nolan's second Batman film 'The Dark Knight.' Listen in as they discuss vigilantes, vendettas and vehicles with smaller vehicles inside.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Maisie Kops as they review 'Pocahontas.' Listen in as they discuss Rivers, Racoons, and Ratcliffe.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and David Cox as they review the 1978 musical 'Grease.' Listen in as they discuss wedding soundtracks, dancing hotdogs, and "The Grease Curse."
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests (and married couple!) Dr. Carmen Dohle and Jason Dohle as they review 1971's "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory." Listen in as they discuss Golden tickets, Gobstoppers and Golliwogs.
This week, to mark the start of the 2018 World Cup, host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Dean Lovatt and Chris Buckle review 'Shaolin Soccer.' Listen in as they discuss subtitles vs dubbing, underwater scientists and which teams they are backing to win the World Cup this year.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Ellin Sears and Harriet Fettis as they review Steven Spielberg's 'Jurassic Park.' Listen in as they discuss dinosaurs, DNA and David Attenborough.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dan Buckle and Philip Hutton as they review 'The Truman Show.' Listen in as they discuss paranoia, product placement and playing God.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Kate Willoughby as they review Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' as it turns sixty years old. Listen in as they discuss bad screen kisses, sneaky nuns, and "The Willoughby Line."
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Ellin Sears and Dean Lovatt as they review the 1988 fantasy film 'Willow.' Listen in as they discuss Bavmorda, Brownies and baby vomit.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Anna Weir as they review the 1984 film 'Amadeus' to mark the life and career of Milos Forman. Listen in as they discuss corsets, concertos and costume technicians.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt and his special guests Sarah Courtis and Justin Mosel-Crossley celebrate Star Wars day by reviewing 'Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.' Listen in as they discuss Tauntauns, tundras, and Tummy Time.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Aaron Vanderklay to review 2008's 'Iron Man.' Listen in as they discuss Stark, Salieri and Stripper poles on planes.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Claire Mosel-Crossley as they review the third and final film in the Back to the Future trilogy: 'Back to the Future Part III.' Listen in as they discuss Cowboys, Clocks and time travelling Claras.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Claire Mosel-Crossley as they review 'Back to the Future Part II' as they continue their review of the Back to the Future trilogy. Listen in as they talk about Time Travel, technology and Trump.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Claire Mosel-Crossley as they review the first film in our audience selected trilogy; 1985's 'Back to the Future.' Listen in as they discuss Doc Brown, dogs and DeLoreans.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Tegan Mulvany as they review Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds.' Listen in as they discuss Lovebirds performing car stunts, a bar populated entirely by zany character actors and wonder if Rod Taylor is the love child of Cary Grant and Robin Williams.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Scott McArdle and Sarah Courtis mark the passing of the physicist Stephen Hawking by reviewing the 2014 film 'The Theory of Everything.' Listen in as they discuss chalkboards, copyrighted voices and Cambridge.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Alex McVey and Ellin Sears as they review the Robin Williams comedy 'Good Morning, Vietnam' Listen in as they discuss Malvolio, MASH and the madness of the Vietnam War.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Rhianna Hall as they review the Coen Brothers' comedy 'The Big Lebowski.' Listen in as they discuss commonly used word statistics, misidentifying animals and which member of the podcast is most like Donny.
WARNING - this episode contains uncensored coarse language.
This week, just days before the 2018 Academy Awards, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Dr. Carmen Dohle to mark the occasion by reviewing the winner of the 2001 Oscar for Best Picture - 'Gladiator.' Listen in as they discuss ancient Roman medical practices, Brian Blessed cameos and how Sir Ridley Scott had to work with one of the most difficult casts in the history of Hollywood.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Ellin Sears and Dean Lovatt as they watch the Spice Girls movie a.k.a 'Spice World.' Listen in as they discuss late 90's fashion, the philosophy of identity within pop groups and Ellin's Baby Spice-based appearance in a 2001 edition of Barbie magazine.
This week, on this Valentine's Day special episode, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests and married couple Claire & Justin Mosel-Crossley (and their five week old daughter Lily!) as they review the zom-rom-com 'Shaun of the Dead.' Listen is as they discuss Blockbuster video stores that are still operating, Simon Pegg's excellent crying skills and the Mosel-Crossley family zombie plan.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Michael de Grussa and Carmen Dohle as they review the 1993 comedy classic 'Groundhog Day.' Listen is as they discuss groundhog bites, eating too much angel cake and when Michael visited the real Punxsutawney.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Justin Mosel-Crossley as they finish Australia month with the audience choice of 'The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert.' Listen in as they discuss Monte Carlo biscuits, fatherhood and ping-pong ball tricks.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Sarah Courtis and Ellin Sears (#teampilot) as they review Baz Luhrmann's 'Australia.' Listen in as they discuss vampire kangaroos, the Australian policy of "No hat, no play" and Adolf Hitler's plans for Australia.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Andrew David as they review the 1997 comedy classic 'The Castle.' Listen in as they discuss the trading post, pool rooms and the variations of the Australian F-Bomb.
WARNING - This episode features strong language.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Ten Canoes.' Listen in as they discuss poo-based magic, honey loving grandpas and making dugong balloon animals.
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander listeners are advised that the following program may contain the names of people who have died.
For the month of January, the Cinema Catch-Up Club is focusing on Australian films. This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests John King and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Picnic at Hanging Rock.' Listen in as they discuss corset lines, pan flutes, and Mrs. Appleyard's extreme hairstyle.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Philip Hutton as they review the 2003 Christmas rom-com 'Love Actually.' Listen in as they discuss romance-inducing clarinets, Billy Bob Thornton's unusual fear of antique furniture and why this film might be indirectly responsible for Brexit.
It's Christmas, so here is a special present just for you! Back in November, host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Rhianna Hall and Jason Dohle reviewed James Cameron's 1997 film 'Titanic.' You may remember that due to technical issues, the review section of that episode was recorded five days after the viewing of the film. Well just for you, here is the bootleg review Stephen, Rhianna and Jason did on an iPhone on the night they watched the film. Enjoy and have a very Happy Christmas.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Sarah Courtis as they review the 1992 Christmas classic 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.' Listen in as they discuss singing vegetables, creepy ghosts and swirly vortexes of doom.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Carmen Dohle and Michael De Grussa as they review the first feature length animated film from Walt Disney 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.' Listen in as they discuss Disney's "Dollars for Gags" policy, being scared by cartoons as a child and what it is like to work with Winnie the Pooh in person.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Patrick Downes (and Gruber the German Shepherd!) as they review 'The Graduate' on it's 50th anniversary. Listen in as they discuss the generation divide in 1960's America, why you should never have all your affairs in the same hotel, and re-casting 'The Graduate' with Muppets.
(Note: This episode was recorded prior to the widely publicized interview between Dustin Hoffman and John Oliver, which is why it is not mentioned in this episode.)
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jess Serio and David Cox as they review 'The Silence of the Lambs' and discuss not blinking, how Buffalo Bill is like the composer Saliere and the worst moustache in the history of cinema.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Sarah Courtis and Katrina Johnston to review the cinematic classic 'Casablanca' on the 75th anniversary of it's first screening. Listen in as they discuss Humphrey Bogart's postal Chess game, potentially litigious Nazis and the plot of the proposed sequel: '2 Casa 2 Blanca.'
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Rhianna Hall and Jason Dohle to review James Cameron's 'Titanic' and discuss fake Monet paintings, doddering Captains and how Jack and Rose inadvertently caused the Titanic to sink.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Michael de Grussa as they review 1987's 'The Running Man.' Listen in as they discuss Pepsi Man, Arnold Schwarzenegger's running style and extras that look like other famous actors.
This week, in our Halloween special, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David and Kate Willoughby to review 'John Carpenter's The Thing' and discuss blood tests, clumsy Norwegians and Jed, the greatest dog actor in the world.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is celebrating his birthday by watching one of his all time favourite comedies - 'Airplane!' with special guests Dan Buckle and Ellin Sears. Listen in as they discuss animal actors, drinking problems and Leon getting lar-r-r-r-ger!
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Aaron Vanderklay to review Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs' and discuss bad language, morality amongst thieves and what colours we would name ourselves after for our own diamond heist.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Alex McVey and Anna Weir as they celebrate 55 years of James Bond films by watching 'Dr. No.' Listen in as they discuss dragons, Honey Ryder's unusual education and what roles we would play if we were cast in the next Bond film.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Scott McArdle and Jess Serio as they review the Director's Cut of Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner.' Listen in as they discuss replicants, humanity and what could be coming in 'Blade Runner: 2049.'
This week - in our first ever LIVE episode of the Cinema Catch-Up Club - host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby, Nicola Brescianini and a live studio audience to review 'The Princess Bride.' Listen in as they discuss six fingered men, rodents of unusual size and holding your breath with Cary Elwes.
This live show was held to mark the launch of the Cinema Catch-Up Club podcast's official Patreon. For more information, please visit www.patreon.com/ccucpodcast
This week - to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the release of the book "The Hobbit" - host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Sarah Courtis and Patrick Downes to review the first of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' Listen in as they discuss rude house-guests, the useless Bombur and the Goblin King's "Throatum."
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests John King and Ellin Sears to review 'The Crying Game' and discuss early 1990's fashion in London, Forest Whitaker's bowling technique and murdering goldfish.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Tegan Mulvany as they review TWO films: 1902's 'Le Voyage dans la Lune' and 2011's 'Hugo.' Listen in as they discuss sleeping on the moon, the uncanny valley and Ben Kingsley's baguette.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Dean Lovatt as they review 'The Untouchables' and discuss prohibition, police procedures and prams.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Rhianna Hall as they review 'South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut' and talk about parenting, singing Satan and stories of childhood swearing.
WARNING - This episode features strong language and adult themes.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Nicola Brescianini and Jason Dohle to review the Disney classic 'Bambi' as it celebrates it's 75th birthday. Listen in as they discuss animal puberty, similarities with 'The Lion King' and Bambi's dark literature origin.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Jess Serio as they review Al Gore's 2006 documentary 'An Inconvenient Truth' and discuss poetry, poorly animated polar bears and cherry pickers.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Ellin Sears to review the Mel Brooks comedy 'Spaceballs' and discuss the lack of actual Spaceballs merchandise, breaking the fourth wall and using quotes from Mel Brooks films as pick up lines.
This week - in a special episode celebrating the life of cult horror director George A. Romero - host Stephen B. Platt is joined by Andrew David and Nicola Brescianini to review the original 'Night of the Living Dead' from 1968 and discuss the wonderful S. William Hinzman, zombie survival plans and why an undead apocalypse could be good for the environment.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Luke Jago and Jess Serio as they review Paul Verhoeven's 'RoboCop' from 1987. Listen in as they discuss chin acting, inattentive scientists and whether or not RoboCop is actually a good police officer or not.
LANGUAGE WARNING - as this is a review of an 'R' rated film, there is some occasional use of contextual light swearing in this podcast.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Anna Weir as they review the 1968 Sci-Fi classic 'The Planet of the Apes' and discuss chimp pimps, man hoses and the dangers of living in Space Utah.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Scott McArdle and Katrina Johnston as they review the 2002 super-hero film 'Spider-Man' and discuss the merits of mechanical and organic web slingers, Tobey Maguire's unusual face and what it means to "broom" someone.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Dean Lovatt as they review the 1952 musical 'Singin' in the Rain' and discuss the early days of 'talkies' in the cinema, very long scarfs and eating sandwiches with cutlery.
This week - in a special episode celebrating the life of Peter Sallis - host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Rhianna Hall and John King as they review Nick Park's stop motion animation short film series 'Wallace & Gromit' - specifically 'A Grand Day Out', 'The Wrong Trousers', 'A Close Shave' and 'A Matter of Loaf and Death.' Listen in as they discuss delicious looking plasticine food, hilarious sheep and Wensleydale cheese.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is reunited with guests from the pilot episode of 'The Cinema Catch-Up Club' Ellin Sears and Sarah Courtis to review the 1999 film 'The Mummy.' Listen in as they discuss having a crush on Brendan Fraser, refrigerating grasshoppers and the promotion policies of the French Foreign Legion.
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This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Patrick Downes to celebrate the life of Roger Moore as they review 1979's 'Moonraker.' They discuss double-taking pigeons, James Bond dressing up as a sexy Zorro and casting a new actor to play 007.
This week - in our first ever audience chosen film review - host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Rhianna Hall and Aaron Vanderklay to review David Fincher's 'Fight Club' and discuss Leonardo DiCaprio's unusual cameo, disrespecting the rules of the road and why Brad Pitt and Edward Norton wanted to beat up a Beetle.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Ellin Sears and Samantha Knox as they review the comedy classic 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and discuss the Pythons attempting to discreetly wash a rabbit, knitted woolen armour and medieval depictions of giants snails. Plus, we have a live coconut demonstration!
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Andrew David, Claire Mosel-Crossley and Sarah Courtis as they review George Lucas's 1977 classic 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope' and discuss zippy swords, cute robot butts and misbehaving elephants.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Jason Dohle as they review Ridley Scott's 1979 science-fiction horror film 'Alien' and discuss posters of topless women and eggs, why bassoons don't sound like space anymore and how the Xenomorph almost had to fight Meryl Streep and Harrison Ford.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Willoughby and Alex McVey to review Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' and discuss gangsters (not gangstas), the logistics of decapitating a horse and why the mob should avoid oranges at all costs.
This week, host Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests John King and Anna Weir to review Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' and discuss monkey prosthetics, sneaky A.I.'s and how in space no one can hear you scream but they can still lip read.
Some information about the official launch of 'The Cinema Catch-Up Club' and where you can find and follow it.
A podcast series where classic, important, influential and occasionally downright terrible films are reviewed by someone who has seen it before and someone who has not.
In this pilot episode of "The Cinema Catch-Up Club", host Stephen B. Platt is joined by PhD students Ellin Sears and Sarah Courtis as they watch and review the 2003 film "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen."