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In 1999, The Matrix - starring Keanu Reeves - was a surprise hit and quickly became a phenomenon. Audiences around the world couldn't wait to see what directors Lily and Lana Wachowski had in store next for Neo, Trinity and Morpheus. But when the The Matrix Reloaded finally came out, many fans felt let down and dismissed the film (as well its sequel, The Matrix Revolutions) as one of the worst sequels ever made. Were they right, or did they miss the point of the film?
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Merry Christmas, you filthy animals!

What's your favourite holiday movie and why is it Home Alone? 

For our 2021 finale, we explore Home Alone and discuss the elements that make it a perfect Christmas movie...

We're kicking off the holiday season with Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas.

This Stop-motion animation classic is stunning bith visually and musically.

Join us as we explore its meaning and whether it can be used as an analogy for cultural appropriation...

Cutthroat Island - written by Robert King & Marc Norman and directed by Renny Harlin - is best known for being a massive flop, bankrupting its production company and derailing the career of its lead, Geena Davis.

But not many people have actually seen it.

We have, and we're here to tell you if it deserves the bad rap it gets...

In this episode, we look at Paul Verhoeven's classic: RoboCop.

Join us as we explore how the film is a scathing critique of American culture, particularly corporate greed and mass consumerism....

Gareth Evans's sequel to The Raid takes the action to the next level.
The Raid 2 is not only a Martial Arts film; it's also a gangster film. Join us as we find out whether that's a good thing...