Lights, Camera... Aggro?

Nicky Bond, Phil Tyman
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Lights, Camera… Aggro? is a movie podcast where two film fans with completely different tastes review, debate, and discuss everything from Marvel movies and Hollywood blockbusters to independent cinema, character-driven dramas, and award-winning films. Phil loves superhero movies, action films, blockbuster franchises, and as many car chases as possible. Nicky prefers thoughtful storytelling, nuanced scripts, character-led dramas, and films that capture the beauty of real life. Each episode features honest movie reviews, lively film discussions, and entertaining debates as they search for common ground. Can Nicky find something to love in the latest superhero blockbuster? Will Phil survive a slow-burning drama where the biggest action is a conversation? Whether you’re into Marvel, Oscar contenders, indie films, action movies, or simply love hearing passionate film fans talk movies, Lights, Camera… Aggro? delivers funny conversations, fresh perspectives, and plenty of disagreements along the way. Sometimes they agree. More often, they don’t—and that’s what makes it worth listening. Contact: lightscameraconflict@gmail.

  1. 4 days ago

    Aliens

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Phil has chosen to talk about ALIENS (1986). Written by James Cameron, David Giler, and Walter Hill, and directed by James Cameron, ALIENS is the story of PTSD-stricken Ripley and the fact that despite a prior film clearly outlining her lived experience, no one will listen to her until it’s too late. Oh, the lot of being a woman! With space-goo a-plenty, this action horror is forty years old this year. Does it hold up? Does it still need an 18 certificate? And can Phil convince Nicky of its merits when she’s made it abundantly clear she’s no fan of ‘space films’.  Phil’s been a long-time fan, whist this is Nicky’s first watch. Listen to see whether this week it’s more amenable than aggro on the pod. References mentioned, and wider reading… A concise summary -  https://www.filmsite.org/series-alien2.html The South Australian unknown student response -  https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/documents/652891/225c8b2b-8ccb-45b5-b705-b8e7c4737f7f A comprehensive list of all the tropes included in the film -  https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/Aliens -  • Finally, you can find us on Bluesky at @lightscamereapod • On Insta at @lightscameraaggro • Or you can email us at lightscameraconflict@gmail.com (Yes, we set up our email address before we’d finalised our name. What of it?!) #films #podcast #movies #filmreview Support the show

    Aliens

  2. 2 Sept

    An Evening With Gary Lineker

    Send us Fan Mail his week, Nicky has chosen to talk about AN EVENING WITH GARY LINEKER (1994). Written by Arthur Smith and Chris England, and directed by Andy Wilson, AN EVENING WITH GARY LINEKER tells the story of Bill and Monica Despacos. As they try to fix their marriage during a holiday in Ibiza, the Italia ’90 World Cup tournament adds a heated backdrop onto which all their secrets can spill. Starring UK comedy legends from the era, (Caroline Quentin, Paul Merton, and Martin Clunes) as well as soon-to-be movie star, Clive Owen, this gem of a film is riddled with nostalgia for people of a certain age.  Nicky rewatches this TV movie before every international competition in which England Men compete. Phil? Well, if you want his opinions, you’ll have to listen to find out. References mentioned, and wider reading… Why Italia 90 Was Not Beautiful To Everyone, But Will Always Be Special, by Amy Lawrence -  https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jun/15/italia-90-world-cup-special The Letterboxd link -  https://letterboxd.com/film/an-evening-with-gary-lineker/ • Finally, you can find us on Bluesky at @lightscamereapod • On Insta at @lightscameraaggro • Or you can email us at lightscameraconflict@gmail.com (Yes, we set up our email address before we’d finalised our name. What of it?!) Support the show

    An Evening With Gary Lineker

  3. 26 Aug

    Batman (1989)

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Phil has chosen to talk about BATMAN (1989). Written by Sam Hamm and Warren Skaaren, and directed by Tim Burton, this comic book adaptation landed with a kapow, and ushered in a whole new UK certificate rating. Is this a nerds-only event or does it also appeal to non-comics fans? Is Jack Nicholson perfectly cast or a dated precursor more modern Joker takes? And can modern day audiences root for anyone who says, ‘Hello Legs,’ upon meeting a colleague? All this and more gets discussed this week. Phil was old enough to watch this at the cinema. Nicky was too young by seven months. Can she finally get over the disappointment and give Batman a fair hearing? There’s only one thing to do… listen and find out. References mentioned, and wider reading… Kenneth Lowe for Paste Magazine -  https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/batman/autumn-classics-batman-1989 Funkula on Quarter to Three forums -  https://forum.quartertothree.com/t/does-the-burton-batman-suck/40824 Chris Feil on The Film Experience -  http://thefilmexperience.net/blog/2019/10/2/soundtracking-batman-1989.html Mario Rodriguez in Americana: The American Journal of Popular Culture  https://americanpopularculture.com/journal/articles/fall_2014/rodriguez.htm #films #podcast #movies #filmreview Support the show

    Batman (1989)

  4. 19 Aug ·  Bonus

    Before Midnight / Return Of The Jedi

    Send us Fan Mail It’s mini pod time again. Another between-season fix, keeping you going before the start of Series Three. Yes, the format continues to be abandoned as Phil and Nicky complete the trilogies they started in Series Two. Nicky has brought BEFORE MIDNIGHT (2013) and Phil has chosen RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) Enjoy! References mentioned, and wider reading… Elijah Gonzalez in Paste Magazine - https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/richard-linklater/before-midnight-time-non-idealized-love  Dana Stevens in Slate.Com -  https://slate.com/culture/2013/05/before-midnight-directed-by-richard-linklater-reviewed.html  The Blog od Marzarbul -  https://www.theblogofmazarbul.com/2021/10/02/a-flawed-masterpiece-why-return-of-jedi/ Dagon Dogs -  https://dagondogs.com/2016/04/09/return-of-the-jedi-quick-dirty-review #films #podcast #movies #filmreview Support the show

    Before Midnight / Return Of The Jedi

  5. 11 Aug ·  Bonus

    The Empire Strikes Back / Before Sunset

    Send us Fan Mail It’s mini pod time! Your between-season fix, keeping you going before the start of Series Three. For two weeks only, the format has been abandoned as Phil and Nicky complete the trilogies they started in Series Two. Phil is here with THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) whilst Nicky has brought BEFORE SUNSET (2004). Enjoy! References mentioned, and wider reading… Post by Shaun Watson -  https://swatson7856.medium.com/movie-review-star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back-1980-d233d27ce339  Review bv Roger Ebert -  https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-empire-strikes-back-1997-1   Review by Peter Bradshaw - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/jul/23/before-sunset-review Post by Jaime Rebanal  https://cinemafromthespectrum.com/2019/08/31/before-sunset-review-taking-that-one-chance-that-got-away-all-over-again/ • Finally, you can find us on Bluesky at @lightscamereapod • On Insta at @lightscameraaggro • Or you can email us at lightscameraconflict@gmail.com (Yes, we set up our email address before we’d finalised our name. What of it?!) Support the show

    The Empire Strikes Back / Before Sunset

  6. 5 Aug

    All The Presidents Men

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Nicky has chosen to talk about ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN (1976). Written by Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, and William Goldman, and directed by Alan J Pakula, ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN is a love letter to journalism. With Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman playing the tenacious reporters on the scent of Watergate scandal, this film combines routine procedure, the tiniest of details, along with thrills and chills as our heroes search for the truth.  That’s Nicky’s view, anyway. She returns for a rewatch on a yearly basis. And Phil? Who knows? Listen to the episode and find out. References mentioned, and wider reading… Substack by John Devore about the realities of journalism -https://150wordreviews.substack.com/p/essay-all-the-presidents-men-1976 Medium post by Syifa Abibi -  https://medium.com/theuglymonster/all-the-presidents-men-the-washington-post-vs-richard-nixon-22c8848e20f3  George Clooney’s opinion -  https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/movie-george-clooney-called-cinematic-perfection-perfect-film/ Info about the split diopter by Jo Light https://nofilmschool.com/split-diopter-all-presidents-men Steve Buttry’s comparison to Spotlight - https://stevebuttry.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/spotlight-a-generation-later-echo-of-all-the-presidents-men/ Interview with Alan J Pakula - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DyeWjsutZE Support the show

    All The Presidents Men

  7. 28 Jul

    Karate Kid

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Phil has chosen to talk about THE KARATE KID (1984). Written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G Avildsen, THE KARATE KID is a long time fave of Phil’s. Telling the story of Daniel - a new kid on the block who’s developed the unfortunate habit of getting beaten up on the daily - and his rise to karate dominance with the help of friendly maintenance man, Mr Miyagi! Phil approached this chat like the giddy school boy he is. Forty-two years on, is Nicky just too grown up these days to warm to the film’s charms? Listen to the chat and find out. This conversation was recorded in January 2026. References mentioned, and wider reading… Lessons from The Karate Kid by Gwendolyn Bluemich https://community.thriveglobal.com/lessons-from-the-karate-kid/  The Difficult Realities of the Karate Kid Lessons We Can Learn About East Asian Representation in Mainstream Culture… https://www.cultursmag.com/the-difficult-realities-of-the-karate-kid-lessons-we-can-learn-about-east-asian-representation-in-mainstream-cinema/ HOW THE KARATE KID RUINED THE MODERN WORLD by Dr. David Wong https://www.cracked.com/article_18544_how-the-karate-kid-ruined-modern-world.html To book Ralph Macchio… https://www.aaespeakers.com/keynote-speakers/ralph-macchio Phil’s first contribution to the pod’s research!  https://screenrant.com/karate-kid-daniel-villain-theory/ Obama catches a fly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45j8CtSm50U Smithy’s training montage at Sport’s Personality of the Year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvvKUtHlDK8 #films #podcast #movies #filmreview Support the show

    Karate Kid

  8. 22 Jul

    Before Sunrise

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Nicky has chosen to talk about BEFORE SUNRISE (1995). Written by Richard Linklater and Kim Krizan, and directed by Richard Linklater, this film asks an age-old question. If Ethan Hawke asked you to get off a train with him, would you? For Nicky, it’d be a real quick yes. She’d walk round Vienna, have the most meaningful experience of her life, and measure all romantic encounters against that one night, finding that they repeatedly came up short. And Phil? For his personal stance, you’ll need to listen to the pod.  Nicky has loved this film since she discovered it in the nineties. Phil is a more recent viewer. This conversation was recorded in February 2026. (Also, when Nicky describes not having a train ticket when she was seventeen, she means she didn’t have a booked seat. No fare dodging here!) References mentioned, and wider reading… https://medium.com/@Jeanaubinet/before-sunrise-the-charm-of-simplicity-and-emotional-depth-0235eab7b15f  The Charm of Simplicity and Emotional Depth https://chicagofilmscene.com/the-conversational-intimacy-of-before-sunrise/  https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/49w7ra/does_anyone_know_what_the_couple_in_the_beginning/ - The German couple’s argument, translated. https://nofilmschool.com/How-to-write-a-conversation - Screen writing tips https://www.willmcphail.com/store/lady-no-kids-2025 - The adventures of Lady No-Kids by Will McPhail https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jan/30/before-sunrise-review-richard-linklater-ethan-hawke-julie-delpy by Peter Bradshaw #films #podcast #movies #filmreview Support the show

    Before Sunrise
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Lights, Camera… Aggro? is a movie podcast where two film fans with completely different tastes review, debate, and discuss everything from Marvel movies and Hollywood blockbusters to independent cinema, character-driven dramas, and award-winning films. Phil loves superhero movies, action films, blockbuster franchises, and as many car chases as possible. Nicky prefers thoughtful storytelling, nuanced scripts, character-led dramas, and films that capture the beauty of real life. Each episode features honest movie reviews, lively film discussions, and entertaining debates as they search for common ground. Can Nicky find something to love in the latest superhero blockbuster? Will Phil survive a slow-burning drama where the biggest action is a conversation? Whether you’re into Marvel, Oscar contenders, indie films, action movies, or simply love hearing passionate film fans talk movies, Lights, Camera… Aggro? delivers funny conversations, fresh perspectives, and plenty of disagreements along the way. Sometimes they agree. More often, they don’t—and that’s what makes it worth listening. Contact: lightscameraconflict@gmail.

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  • Creator
    Nicky Bond, Phil Tyman
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Lights, Camera... Aggro?
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