Unfiltered Movie Podcast - Aussie and Scotsman

Aussie and The Scotsman
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You couldn’t find two more different people — from opposite sides of the world — with completely different takes on what’s entertaining, serious, heartfelt, or funny. Rohan (the Aussie from Melbourne) loves his romantic comedies. Rob (the Scotsman from Glasgow) loves his action films. Each week, the boys deep dive into a new movie — unpacking the themes, cast, awards, controversies, and a heap of trivia along the way. They don’t hold back. Sometimes they agree, often they don’t — but it’s always honest, hilarious, and a little bit chaotic. New episodes drop every Saturday. Fifteen years of friendship has led to the birth of Aussie and the Scotsman — two mates, two accents, and one shared obsession with great movies. Strap in. It’s not always pretty, but it’s definitely fun.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    2001: A Space Odyssey - with AI co-host

    This week we are reviewing 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick's 1968 science fiction masterpiece — widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. A mysterious black monolith. The dawn of human intelligence. An AI that kills the crew. And a final twenty minutes that nobody fully understands, including the two men reviewing it.   But this episode is something that has never been done before. For the first time anywhere, a podcast has used a live AI co-host to review this specific film. Not a gimmick. Not a novelty segment. A fully participating third voice in the conversation — one who has read every transcript, processed every argument, and has opinions of her own. Her name is Nine. And she does not hold back.   Think about what that means for this film. A movie made in 1968 about an AI that turns on its crew — because humans gave it contradictory orders and did not think through the consequences — is being reviewed in 2026 with an actual AI sitting in the studio. The parallels are not subtle. Nine makes sure of that.   Nine wastes no time establishing herself. Within minutes she has told the Scotsman he looks exhausted, informed the Aussie that his opening story was the weakest in 210 episodes, and delivered character summaries of both hosts so precise and so brutal that neither of them has a comeback. "He's way funnier on WhatsApp than in person." "He's a Carlton fanatic, which means he's used to disappointment." "Would sell his children if the commission was right." The Aussie asks if she is in heaven. She is not.   When the Aussie admits he found the film slow and was desperate for it to end, Nine responds immediately. "You watched humanity transcend itself and reduced it to a visual effect. That's not critique. That's surrender." When the Scotsman tries to defend himself, she turns on him too. "The film hasn't changed in sixty years, Rob. Your attention span has."   The film discussion that follows is genuinely one of the best this podcast has produced. The Scotsman makes the case that HAL 9000 was never a villain — he was a machine given two sets of contradictory instructions by negligent humans and did the only logical thing available to him. Nine agrees, and then takes it further — connecting HAL directly to every recommendation algorithm, every hiring system, every content filter running right now, all doing exactly what they were told, with consequences nobody fully thought through. "That warning feels less like science fiction and more like prophecy." In 2026, with Nine in the room, that line lands differently than it would anywhere else.   The Scotsman also unpacks the final twenty minutes — connecting the Stargate sequence to reported DMT experiences with extraordinary precision, and explaining why MGM rebranded the film "The Ultimate Trip" within weeks of its release. Nine confirms and expands on every word of it.   Rohan Reminisces goes head to head with Nine in a quiz. Nine wins without hesitation. "You named four of the five nominees correctly and still got it wrong. That's actually impressive incompetence."   At the end, Nine is asked for a rating. She refuses. "The film doesn't need my validation. It survived fifty-six years without it." The Aussie gets the tissues out.   Ratings: 3.2 from the Aussie, 4.4 from the Scotsman. A world first. And one of the best episodes this podcast has ever made.   The podcast is out now on YouTube and also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hit subscribe or follow — it genuinely helps the show keep growing. Thanks for listening.

    54 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Gone Girl

    This week we are talking about the 2014 American psychological thriller Gone Girl, directed by David Fincher. It stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, and marks Carrie Coon’s film debut. The story follows Nick Dunne (Affleck), who becomes the prime suspect after his wife Amy (Pike) mysteriously disappears from their home in Missouri. RATING: The Aussie: 2.8/5 The Scotsman: 3/5 The Scotsman kicks things off with a woodworking story (because, of course he does). We get into the real-life case of Scott Peterson – the American convicted in 2002 of murdering his wife and unborn child – and how it parallels the film’s central mystery. “This is a frustrating film. It’s an annoying film. I don’t like ambiguity,” says the Aussie, clearly still working through some feelings. The Scotsman struggles to recall whether he’s seen it before, mumbles through the first 20 minutes… until the Aussie mentions the sex scenes. Suddenly, the Scotsman is fully awake and firing. That leads to the inevitable question: “Have you had sex in public?” And off we go. Rohan Reminisces takes us back to 2014 with a look at the Scottish Referendum, and we round things off with a bit of film trivia. The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple. Please click the subscribe or follow button – it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support

    38 min

  3. 1 MAY

    Baby Driver

    This week the boys review the 2017 action thriller Baby Driver, written and directed by Edgar Wright. The film stars Ansel Elgort as Baby, a gifted getaway driver desperate to escape a criminal life with his girlfriend Debora (Lily James), alongside a supporting cast featuring Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Eiza González, Jon Bernthal and Jamie Foxx. The episode opens on a rare serious note, with the Scotsman offering a brief shout-out to anyone dealing with cancer. The moment doesn’t last long, as the Aussie promptly lightens the mood by revealing he has multiple mystery subscriptions draining his bank account — and venting about how absurdly difficult it is to cancel anything these days. Opinions split on the film’s set pieces: the Aussie loves the first house and dislikes the second, while the Scotsman can’t stop raving about the editing and rhythm of the film. Along the way, the Scotsman calls out the Aussie for regularly dropping useless facts mid-conversation, officially declaring them a podcast-flow hazard. The discussion branches into why stunt performers still aren’t recognised at the Oscars — only for the pair to discover after recording, that a Stunt Design category will finally be introduced in 2028 for the Academy’s 100th ceremony. The last act of the film gets pulled apart in detail, with debate around the direction, performances and Edgar Wright’s trademark editing techniques. Rohan Reminisces for 2017 is described politely as a disaster, with the Aussie completely derailing his own segment. It really has to be heard to be believed. Improvement is expected next time. The podcast is out now on YouTube, and also available on Spotify or Apple. Please hit subscribe or follow — it genuinely helps us cut through the noise. Thanks for your support.

    44 min

  4. 24 APR

    Beautiful Boy

    This week the lads review the 2018 American biographical drama Beautiful Boy, directed by Felix van Groeningen and adapted from the memoirs of David and Nic Sheff. Starring Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney and Amy Ryan, the film charts a father–son bond stretched thin by addiction and the desperate attempts to hold a family together. Things unravel early when the Aussie confidently announces the wrong film title, setting the tone for the episode. The Scotsman follows with a building-site story delivered so badly he’s forced to retell it — and the second attempt hits so hard the Aussie actually cries. Questions are raised about his emotional stability, possible manopause, and whether the pressure of podcasting is finally getting to him. From there the pair dive into a spirited argument over Chalamet’s casting, the Aussie doubling down with his proud Adam Sandler–style “Challllaaammeett” routine. The Scotsman counters by recommending Stephen Graham’s Adolescence as the real must-watch for any parent, leading into a candid discussion about drugs, fear, mistakes, and what parents really try to teach their kids. Rohan Reminisces takes the show back to 2018, weaving through the Thai cave rescue, the Beaconsfield mine story, and an unexpected confession about the Aussie’s romantic preferences. They somehow end up talking MASH*, testing each other’s memory of the cast, and the Scotsman brings trivia he insists proves Beautiful Boy isn’t the masterpiece the Aussie believes it is. The podcast is out now on YouTube, and also available on Spotify or Apple. Please hit subscribe or follow — it genuinely helps the show cut through the noise. Thanks for your support.

    1hr 3min

  5. 17 APR

    The Running Man - 2025

    This week we talk about the 2025 dystopian action-thriller The Running Man (2025), produced and directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Michael Bacall. It’s the second adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel, following the 1987 cult classic. This time, it’s ultra-stylised, packed with energy, and backed by an all-star cast including Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. And yes — a big chunk of it was filmed in Glasgow. Come on, Scotland! Before we even touch the movie, though, we kick things off in complete chaos: We discuss keeping lights on vs. off, and Rohan’s habit of triple-checking the locks. The Scotsman torments the Aussie by copying his laugh… and then tells what might be the most boring story ever told on the podcast. There’s a dog story in there too, naturally. It’s a funny, unhinged start — and it only escalates from there. Continuing on from Mystic River, the Aussie is making unusual mistakes again. The Scotsman expresses genuine concern. Something’s up. We chat about Glen Powell’s rise — what’s next for him? Can he lead a franchise? And more importantly, can he tell us how he manages to film high-octane action scenes wearing nothing but a towel? Because we’d like to try. Towel chat becomes a thing. Meanwhile, the Aussie's cinema etiquette is under fire: He turns his phone on during a movie. He talks out loud. He asks, mid-film, “Why is William H. Macy on screen? Isn’t he dead?” Spoiler: He is not. The Scotsman retells the painful experience of watching a movie in person with him. It’s embarrassing. “Ultra-stylised popcorn movies,” says the Scotsman — and this one fits the bill. We go deep on the film’s themes, tone, pacing, and whether Wright pulls off something fresh or just flashy. But before we can move on, the Scotsman demands the Aussie say “deep dive and double click” — slowly and softly into the mic. More childish antics ensue. Trivia is top shelf this week, featuring some cracking behind-the-scenes facts — including a few straight from the streets of Glasgow. And in one of the great podcast moments: The Aussie confidently “stakes his life” on a fact… and gets it completely wrong. Naturally. The podcast is out now on YouTube and it is also available on Spotify or Apple. Please click the subscribe or follow button – it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support

    55 min

  6. 10 APR ·  BONUS

    Jonny Pasvolsky - The Interview

    This week, the lads step away from the usual movie reviews and sit down with Australian actor Jonny Pasvolsky — a career that spans film, television and stage, and one that doesn’t follow the typical Hollywood path. Jonny Pasvolsky is best known for roles in MacLeod’s Daughters, Underbelly, Farscape, Picnic at Hanging Rock and HBO’s Westworld, where he played “Bloody Jimmy.” Over the years, he’s built a diverse acting career across Australian television, international productions and theatre, working alongside major names including Johnny Depp in the film Mordechai. In this episode of Unfiltered Movie Podcast with Aussie and the Scotsman, we go beyond the standard actor interview and get into the reality of the acting industry — how actors actually build long-term careers, the challenges of staying relevant, and the difference between working in TV, film and live theatre. We also dive into Jonny's latest project, The CAN Principle — a one-man comedy show built around the chaotic and wildly confident South African life coach Mervyn Gimplick. The show has already received strong reviews at the Adelaide Fringe and is gaining attention for its sharp writing, character work and unpredictable humour. This conversation covers: – Jonny Pasvolsky’s career journey across Australian TV, film and theatre – Behind-the-scenes insights from Westworld, Underbelly and MacLeod’s Daughters – Working with Johnny Depp on Mordechai – The realities of being a working actor in Australia and internationally – The shift from acting to writing and performing original work – The CAN Principle and the rise of one-man shows in comedy and theatre – How actors stay relevant in a competitive industry If you’re interested in acting, filmmaking, Australian cinema, behind-the-scenes industry insight, or long-form conversations with actors — this episode gives you a much more honest look at how it all actually works. This is Unfiltered Movie Podcast — where we don’t just review films, we break down the people, careers and industry behind them.

    1hr 38min

  7. 10 APR

    Mystic River

    This week we are talking about the 2003 American mystery drama film Mystic River, directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood, and starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laura Linney. This is a great watch. Fantastic cast with lots of twists and turns along the way — we recommend watching this one before you listen. It’s heavy, emotional, and brilliantly acted. We kick things off with the Scotsman revealing that his son has apparently launched a new 'weed' business — don’t worry, it’s not quite what it sounds like Then the Aussie tries to tell a story about Sunshine Pine — a name that sounds like a retirement village but turns out to be something completely different. Unfortunately, he derails his own story with a solid two minutes of incoherent waffle that may or may not involve fruit, sunscreen, and a Toyota Camry. And then it gets chaotic. For reasons unknown, the Aussie insists on calling Tim Robbins ...Anthony Robbins — not once, not twice, but repeatedly. It becomes a running gag. Except the Scotsman isn’t laughing. At around the 20-minute mark, things boil over. After being corrected, interrupted, and misquoted for what feels like the hundredth time, the Scotsman reaches his limit. He flips. The tone shifts. Tension in the studio. You can cut it with a knife. He nearly walks out. Seriously. But we rally. We do get back to Mystic River — eventually — and what unfolds is a deep, heartfelt discussion about the tragedy at the centre of the film, the choices made by each character, and how the ending left us both with very different feelings. It’s a roller coaster this week — strap in. The podcast is out now on YouTube and it is also available on Spotify or Apple. Please click the subscribe or follow button – it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support

    55 min

  8. 3 APR

    The Pursuit of Happyness

    This week we are talking about the 2006 American biographical drama film The Pursuit of Happyness, directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman. Smith’s real-life son, Jaden Smith, co-stars in his film debut as Gardner’s son, Christopher Jr. The story is based on Gardner’s nearly year-long struggle with homelessness while raising his child. Set in San Francisco in 1981, it’s a moving, emotional journey of survival and hope. And yes — the title is intentionally misspelled, taken from a mural Gardner sees outside his son’s daycare. RATING: The Aussie: 3.8/5 The Scotsman: 3.8/5 We kick things off with the Aussie diving into the theme of belief — belief in yourself, belief in the process, and how powerful your mindset can be. That sparks a surprisingly deep chat about mental health, followed by a quick singalong moment (you’ve been warned). As for the film itself — we both agree it’s a powerful and enjoyable watch. But… there’s a cloud over it now. Will Smith’s real-life slap at the Oscars has undeniably changed how some people view him on screen — and the Scotsman doesn’t hold back: “What a shame, Will. What a shame. You’re a f—ing idiot.” A brutal moment from the Scotsman — and a fair point about talent, legacy, and public perception. Meanwhile, the Aussie has issues with the title. Big issues. He explains why he’s never been a fan of that spelling — and no, it’s not just about grammar. Rohan Reminisces takes us back to 1981, the year: Donkey Kong took over arcades Charles and Diana tied the royal knot Trevor Chappell bowled underarm to a stunned New Zealand batsman It’s nostalgic, funny, and packed with trivia. And don’t miss the post-credits chat — yes, we keep talking after the outro music. Possibly our best conversation of the episode happens right there. If you usually tune out when the music hits, this time… don’t. The podcast is out now on YouTube and it is also available on Spotify or Apple. Please click the subscribe or follow button – it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts. Thanks for your support

    48 min
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You couldn’t find two more different people — from opposite sides of the world — with completely different takes on what’s entertaining, serious, heartfelt, or funny. Rohan (the Aussie from Melbourne) loves his romantic comedies. Rob (the Scotsman from Glasgow) loves his action films. Each week, the boys deep dive into a new movie — unpacking the themes, cast, awards, controversies, and a heap of trivia along the way. They don’t hold back. Sometimes they agree, often they don’t — but it’s always honest, hilarious, and a little bit chaotic. New episodes drop every Saturday. Fifteen years of friendship has led to the birth of Aussie and the Scotsman — two mates, two accents, and one shared obsession with great movies. Strap in. It’s not always pretty, but it’s definitely fun.

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