29 episodes

Tots and Spanz, two no-nonsense Northerners reluctantly review each other's favourite films. With asides and waffle galore, sit back (or drive) and enjoy this series.

Join us as we hit record and see where the discussion goes, as we chat about our film of the week.

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Tots and Spanz, two no-nonsense Northerners reluctantly review each other's favourite films. With asides and waffle galore, sit back (or drive) and enjoy this series.

Join us as we hit record and see where the discussion goes, as we chat about our film of the week.

    Reluctant Reviews 14- Braveheart Verdict

    Reluctant Reviews 14- Braveheart Verdict

    Spanz gives his verdict of the film Braveheart. Spanz laments the sheer number of "horse deaths", whilst Tots lists the historical inaccuracies of the film. Spanz and Tots then talk horror film quality and draw up a list of upcoming reviews.

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    • 29 min
    Reluctant Reviews 14- Braveheart Intro

    Reluctant Reviews 14- Braveheart Intro

    In this introduction to the 1995 epic Braveheart, Spanz wonders why everybody in the past was short, while Tots gets fed up with Spanz's constant interruptions. The disgruntled duo then discuss casting choices in films, before Spanz describes his preconceptions for the film as "Scottish, Mel, Battles, English are the baddies".

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    • 29 min
    Reluctant Reviews 13- Demolition Man Verdict

    Reluctant Reviews 13- Demolition Man Verdict

    During this verdict to Demolition Man, Tots attempts to make a clarification regarding Kate Winslet's character in 'The Holiday' and causes confusion. Tots then goes on to discuss Mild Green Fairy Liquid and how Wesley Snipes is clearly having a ball in the film. 

    Meanwhile, Spanz fluffs his lines and forgets what to say, so Tots takes the opportunity to pander to the new Canadian listeners. Spanz and Tots then discuss the upcoming Halloween Special Podcasts!

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    • 29 min
    Reluctant Reviews 13- Demolition Man Intro

    Reluctant Reviews 13- Demolition Man Intro

    In this introduction to the film Demolition Man, Tots distracts Spanz with 'The Holiday' a romantic-comedy film with music by Hans Zimmer. Spanz goes all professional all of a sudden, choosing to make notes to discuss some trivia. 

    Spanz and Tots then talk about their plans for the upcoming Reluctant Reviews Halloween Special Podcasts! 

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    • 29 min
    Reluctant Reviews 12- There's Only One Jimmy Grimble Verdict

    Reluctant Reviews 12- There's Only One Jimmy Grimble Verdict

    Spanz and Tots compliment Ray Winstone's acting range, Ben Miller's comedy turn as the obnoxious new boyfriend and the feel-good factor of the film. Tots manages to confuse Donna Summers and Ann Summers, whilst Spanz offer his advertising services to an owl sanctuary. Although mixing up a possum and a porcupine might not be fantastic for his credibility.

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    • 29 min
    Reluctant Reviews 12- There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

    Reluctant Reviews 12- There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

    During this introduction for the film 'There's Only One Jimmy Grimble', Tots debuts a new German introduction with the help of his German-speaking friend, whilst Spanz throws in some Spanish (that Tots immediately mistakes for Italian). Spanz and Tots talk family football stories, with Spanz stories containing crying football fans. Spanz explains his dislike of Director's Commentaries and which books he read at Primary school.

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    • 29 min

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