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Two friends take a light hearted deep dive in to film in an attempt to learn 100 things from a different movie each week. Expect trivia to impress your friends and nonsense from the start.

  1. 27 Apr ·  Bonus

    Cartoon Craic episode 1 - Cobweb Hotel (1936)

    Welcome to the very first episode of Cartoon Craic . and like drugs the first one’s a freebie! This month, we’re heading all the way back to 1936 to check into the delightfully strange world of Cobweb Hotel : a Fleischer cartoon packed with singing spiders, chaotic insects, and some surprisingly dark undertones. We get stuck into the story behind the cartoon, how it was made, and why these early animations had such a unique (and slightly unsettling) vibe. There’s also plenty of chat about spiders and Pens! If you enjoy the episode, the rest of the series will be available exclusively over on Patreon .com/100thingsfilm with a brand new cartoon deep dive every month. In this episode: The story and style of Cobweb Hotel (1936)The Fleischer Studios era of animationEarly cartoon weirdness and toneTalking spiders… obviously Support the show: Want more Cartoon Craic? Join us on Patreon for monthly episodes, bonus content, and more animated deep dives.

    18 min

  2. 23 Mar

    Episode 209 - Cool Hand Luke

    This week, we’re taking it off, boss… one button at a time as we head to the chain gang with Cool Hand Luke the ultimate story of rebellion, defiance, and a man who simply refuses to play by the rules. Chosen by our brilliant Patreon supporter Luke (couldn’t have picked a more perfect film if he tried), this episode dives deep into one of the coolest anti-heroes ever put on screen. From parking meter carnage to egg-eating madness, we’re breaking down everything that makes this film an enduring classic and uncovering the wild behind-the-scenes stories that make it even better. A massive thank you to Luke for choosing this week’s film, an absolute belter of a pick. If you want to choose an episode and support the show, read on… Love what we do? Want to help keep the show going and get involved? 👉 Head over to 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk You can sign up to our Patreon from just £1 a month, get involved with episode picks, and support the podcast directly. --- Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 American prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg[3] written by Donn Pearce and Frank Pierson, and starring Paul Newman in the title role. The cast also features George Kennedy, J. D. Cannon, Strother Martin and Jo Van Fleet. Based on Pearce's semi-autobiographical 1965 novel, the film is about a nonconformist convict in an early 1950s Florida prison camp who refuses to submit to the system. Filming took place within California's San Joaquin River Delta region; the set, imitating a prison farm in the Deep South, was based on photographs and measurements made by a crew the filmmakers sent to a Road Prison in Gainesville, Florida. Lalo Schifrin wrote the film's Oscar-nominated musical score. Upon its release, Cool Hand Luke received favorable reviews and was a box-office success. It cemented Newman's status as one of the era's top actors, and was called the "touchstone of an era". Roger Ebert called Cool Hand Luke an anti-establishment film shot during emerging popular opposition to the Vietnam War. The film received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for Newman, with George Kennedy winning for Best Supporting Actor. Both also received Golden Globe nods for their performances. In 2005, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry, considering it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[4][5] The film also has a 100% rating on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.

    1hr 6min

  3. 15 Mar

    Episode 208 - Wake in Fright

    This week on 100 Things We Learned From Film, we head into the blistering Australian outback for the legendary and deeply unsettling cult classic Wake in Fright (1971) known in the United States as Outback. Following a mild-mannered schoolteacher trapped in a remote mining town called “The Yabba,” the film becomes a nightmarish descent into gambling, alcoholism, violence, and psychological collapse. When the film premiered at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival, critics praised it but audiences were shocked by its brutal depiction of Australian outback culture. The film quickly faded from view and for decades was thought to be lost until a miraculous rediscovery of the original elements in the early 2000s allowed it to be restored and re-released. Today, Wake in Fright is widely considered one of the greatest Australian films ever made and a key influence on the gritty wave of 1970s Australian cinema. In this episode we uncover the wild story behind the film, including: 🎬 The controversial 1961 novel by Kenneth Cook that inspired the story 🎬 Why director Ted Kotcheff filmed in the real outback town that inspired the book 🎬 The infamous kangaroo hunting sequence that still shocks audiences today 🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from filming in 43°C desert heat 🎬 The terrifying performance of Donald Pleasence as Doc Tydon 🎬 How the movie was nearly lost forever before being rediscovered in a warehouse 🎬 Why modern critics now call it one of the most powerful films ever made about isolation This episode was also a Patreon pick from supporter Kyle, who not only chose the film but also sent in some absolutely brilliant, meaty facts that we dive into during the episode. Cheers Kyle! 🍻 You too can pick an episode by joining our list of Patrons us at 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk So grab a beer, settle in, and prepare yourself… WELCOME TO THE YABBA!

    49 min

  4. 9 Mar

    Episode 207 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl

    Hoist the colours and prepare to set sail — this week we’re diving headfirst into the swashbuckling blockbuster that resurrected the pirate genre. In this episode of 100 Things We Learned From Film, John and Planty explore the behind-the-scenes chaos, casting stories, production madness, and surprising trivia behind Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. From the moment Johnny Depp turned Jack Sparrow into a swaggering rock-star pirate, to the tropical storms that battered the production and the ground breaking skeleton visual effects created by Industrial Light & Magic, this film had no right to work… and yet it became one of the biggest adventure movies of the 2000s. We’ll uncover how a Disneyland ride became a $650 million global hit, why Disney executives thought Depp was ruining the movie, and how Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, and Geoffrey Rush helped turn a risky theme-park adaptation into a cinematic phenomenon. This episode was chosen by our Patreon supporter Jen, who backs the show for £1 a month proving that even a single doubloon can help steer the ship. If you'd like to pick a film for a future episode and support the podcast, you can join our Patreon crew. You can also follow us and find all of our social media links and the Patreon page at our website: 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk So grab a bottle of rum, watch out for cursed Aztec gold, and join us as we try to learn 100 things from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

    1hr 14min

  5. 2 Mar

    Episode 206 - Cool Runnings

    How accurate is Cool Runnings? Did the Jamaican bobsled team really crash? And what actually happened at the 1988 Winter Olympics? This week on 100 Things We Learned From Film, we break down the true story behind Disney’s 1993 sports classic from Walt Disney Pictures, starring John Candy. We separate movie myth from Olympic reality, including: The real origins of the Jamaican bobsled teamThe truth about the famous crashHow much Disney changed for dramatic effectWhy Jamaica’s later Olympic results matter more than the movie ending The real story is colder, riskier, and far more impressive than the film suggests. 🎧 Support the podcast and get a shout out as well as bonus content: Patreon.com/100thingsfilm 🌐 All our links, episodes and socials: 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk --- Cool Runnings is a 1993 American sports comedy film directed by Jon Turteltaub from a screenplay by Lynn Siefert, Tommy Swerdlow, and Michael Goldberg, and a story by Siefert and Michael Ritchie. It is loosely based on the debut of the Jamaican national bobsleigh team at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and stars Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba and John Candy. In the film, former Olympian Irving Blitzer (Candy) coaches a novice four-man bobsleigh team from Jamaica, led by sprinter Derice Bannock (Leon). The film was originally envisaged as a sports drama, and Jeremiah S. Chechik and Brian Gibson were attached to direct before dropping out, leading to Turteltaub being hired. Leon was cast in 1989, followed by Doug and Yoba a year later. Lewis, who had little acting experience prior to the film and was first sought as a dialect coach, joined in November 1992. Principal photography began in February 1993 and lasted until that March, with filming locations including Kingston, Discovery Bay, and Calgary. Cool Runnings is Candy's final film released in his lifetime. Its score was composed by Hans Zimmer. Cool Runnings was theatrically released in the United States on October 1, 1993, by Buena Vista Pictures. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its humor, tone, and cast performances. The film grossed $154.9 million worldwide and its theme song, a cover of "I Can See Clearly Now" by Jimmy Cliff, reached number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

    1hr 1min

  6. 19 Jan

    Episode 203 - Death Wish 5: The Face Of Death

    We wrap up the original Death Wish series with Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994) the final theatrical film of action legend Charles Bronson. Joined once again by Paul Payne of Evil Genius Artworks, we dig into the troubled production, shrinking budgets, Canadian tax breaks, and why this low-key sequel feels more like a farewell than a franchise entry. From exploding soccer balls to weary vigilantes, we explore how Death Wish V became the quiet end of one of cinema’s most controversial action series. Like, subscribe, and let us know which vigilante film we should tackle next. --- If you like what you hears you can give us a quid for a shout out of your own as well as loads of bonus NSFW stuff at patreon.com/100thingsfilm --- Death Wish V: The Face of Death is a 1994 American vigilante action-thriller film a sequel to the 1987 film Death Wish 4: The Crackdown and the fifth and final installment in the Death Wish film series, written and directed by Allan A. Goldstein. Charles Bronson reprises his role in both his final theatrical starring role and his final appearance as the character Paul Kersey. In the film, Kersey tries to protect his girlfriend, Olivia Regent (Lesley-Anne Down) from brutal mobsters that are threatening her fashion business.

    1hr 29min

  7. 12 Jan

    Episode 202 - The Limey

    Steven Soderbergh’s The Limey (1999) isn’t just a revenge film it’s a study of grief, memory, and barely contained rage. Starring Terrence Stamp in one of his most powerful performances, the film follows a father tearing through Los Angeles after the death of his daughter, driven by anger, regret, and unresolved history. In this episode of 100 Things We Learned From Film, we are joined by friend and regular guest Paul Payne to break down The Limey through behind-the-scenes facts, casting choices, editing decisions, and production stories pulled from respected interviews, commentaries, and film criticism. From Soderbergh’s radical use of non-linear storytelling to the repurposing of Stamp’s 1960s film Poor Cow, this is a deep dive into one of the most emotionally precise crime films of the 1990s. We explore why The Limey feels so different from traditional revenge movies, how memory is used as a narrative weapon, and why Terrence Stamp’s Wilson might just be the angriest dad in cinema history. Whether you’re revisiting the film or discovering it for the first time, this video looks at why The Limey remains one of Steven Soderbergh’s most daring and underrated works. --- 🎧 Support the Show If you enjoy deep-dive film analysis and behind-the-scenes stories like this, you can support 100 Things We Learned From Film over on Patreon. Patreon supporters get: Bonus episodes and extended cutsEarly access to new videos and podcastsExclusive film deep dives and research notesHelp shaping future episode topics 👉 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilm 🌐 Visit Our Website You can also find full episode lists, our socials and more on our website. 👉 Visit the official site: https://www.100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk --- The Limey is a 1999 American crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Lem Dobbs. The film features Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman, Nicky Katt, Joe Dallesandro, and Peter Fonda.[2] The plot concerns an English career criminal (Stamp) who travels to the United States to investigate the recent suspicious death of his daughter. It was filmed on location in Los Angeles and Big Sur. Critical reception was positive, but the film was not a financial success upon release. The film was nominated for five Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Stamp and Guzmán were nominated for Best Male Lead and Best Supporting Male Lead respectively.

    1hr 17min

  8. 6 Jan

    Episode 201 - Taken

    Liam Neeson didn’t just make an action film: He accidentally reinvented himself, launched a franchise, and created an entire genre of extremely motivated dads. When Taken arrived in 2008, it looked like a modest European thriller: short runtime, simple premise, middle-aged lead actor, and no interest in subtlety. What it became was a cultural hand grenade redefining modern action cinema and turning a respected dramatic actor into one of the most unlikely action icons of the 21st century. In this episode of 100 Things We Learned From Film, we pull Taken apart piece by piece from it's famously calm phone threat to its frantic editing, lean storytelling, and unexpectedly huge box office impact. We dig into how the film was never meant to be a hit, why its most famous scene nearly didn’t survive the edit, and how a €25 million thriller ended up reshaping what audiences expect from action heroes. We also explore Taken’s roots in vigilante cinema, its uncomfortable real-world inspirations, and how it functions as a modern echo of films like Death Wish grief, rage, and moral simplicity stripped down to their rawest form. This is a film built on efficiency: no subplots, no excess, no distractions. Just a father, a ticking clock, and a very particular set of skills. --- New episodes of 100 Things We Learned From Film are available wherever you get your podcasts. 🌐 Website: 👉 100thingswelearnedfromfilm.co.uk 💥 Support the show on Patreon: 👉 patreon.com/100thingsfilm Patreon supporters get bonus episodes, extended cuts, early access, and the occasional deep dive that absolutely did not make it into the main feed. --- Taken is a 2008 English-language French action-thriller film directed by Pierre Morel and written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. It stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Katie Cassidy, Holly Valance and Famke Janssen. In the film, Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA officer, sets out to track down his teenage daughter Kim and her best friend Amanda after they are kidnapped by Albanian human traffickers while on vacation in France. Taken was released in France on February 27, 2008. The film received mixed reviews from critics, and was a financial success, grossing $226 million against a $25 million budget. Numerous media outlets cited the film as a turning point in Neeson's career that redefined him as an action star. It also launched a franchise, consisting of two sequels and a television series.

    1hr 12min
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Two friends take a light hearted deep dive in to film in an attempt to learn 100 things from a different movie each week. Expect trivia to impress your friends and nonsense from the start.

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    100 Things we learned from film
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    2020 - 2026
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