MidLife Film CatchUp

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Two 40 year olds talk about a film from each year of their life so far. Discover lost gems, learn things, laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. By Our Selves (2015) | "Friday Banana"

    12/23/2024

    By Our Selves (2015) | "Friday Banana"

    A special guest joins Chris and Sam for this episode of the Midlife Film Catch-up focussing on the year 2015. Sam met Dr Carl Roberts in a pivotal year in his life and it was also the year Andrew Kottering released the film By Our Selves. In this edition we re-visit fruit, Chris's comic creation Top Joe, and friendship. Presented by Chris Jenkins and Sam Turner Music by Joe Booker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 30m
  2. Zivan Makes a Punk Festival (2014) | "Satsuma Season"

    11/13/2024

    Zivan Makes a Punk Festival (2014) | "Satsuma Season"

    We reach the year Chris and Sam first met and the year Ognjen Glavonic released Zivan Makes a Punk Festival. A documentary about the mercurial Zivan Pujic Jimmy, a dreamer and schemer who each year organses a punk festival in his Serbian village. There's more on the interdental brushes industry, the early days in White Rose house and geese. Music by Joe Booker Presented by Chris Jenkins and Sam Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  3. Computer Chess (2013) | "Hands in Bread"

    11/07/2024

    Computer Chess (2013) | "Hands in Bread"

    Hurtling into 2013 Chris and Sam explore Andrew Bujalski's idiosyncratic mockumentary Computer Chess. Our hosts discuss their lives in 2013 and Chris introduces another one of his bugbears. Presented by Sam Turner and Chris Jenkins Music by Joe Booker Follow us on Instagram @filmcatchup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  4. Alps (2012) | "Essence of Refreshment"

    10/30/2024

    Alps (2012) | "Essence of Refreshment"

    Chris and Sam dissect an early film from Greek weird waver Yorgos Lanthimos. Did Alps (2012) capture the imagination of the middle-aged duo? Elsewhere, Smithdown Road is ringing in the changes, geese are attracting cignets and we learn about Chris and Sam's lives in various continents in 2012. Follow us on instagram @filmcatchup Music by Joe Booker Presented by Chris Jenkins and Sam Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  5. Silence In Paradise (2011) | "Time For Geckos"

    05/20/2024

    Silence In Paradise (2011) | "Time For Geckos"

    We enter the 29th chapter of the Film Catch-up project and Chris and Sam consider GSM, lizard consent and foreign confidence. It's 2011 and our duo are exploring the highly rated Colombian film Silence In Paradise and delving into their respective lives in the year 2011. Presented by Chris Jenkins and Sam Turner Music by Joe Booker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  6. Cave Of Forgotten Dreams (2010) | "Don't Open The Hedgehog's Eyes"

    05/06/2024

    Cave Of Forgotten Dreams (2010) | "Don't Open The Hedgehog's Eyes"

    There's been a lot of changes in the internal and external worlds of Sam and Chris; new outlooks, new perspectives, new kebab shops. In this episode we delve into Werner Herzog's exploration of the Chauvet Caves and their 32,000 year-old paintings. We also travel back to 2010 when Chris was settling into the paradise of Mauritius and Sam was inhabiting Chinatown. Music by Joe Booker Presented by Chris Jenkins and Sam Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 36m

  7. 01/30/2024

    Daddy Longlegs (2009) | “Unicycling in a Graveyard”

    Chris and Sam discuss the Safdie Brothers' 2009 film 'Daddy Longlegs' before Sam heads off travelling. Also up for discussion are clowns, eye sizes and dilutants. Music by Joe Booker Presented by Sam Turner and Chris Jenkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m

  8. 01/01/2024

    Bonus Episode #2 Christmas Catchup

    A festive special. Sam and Chris review 'Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale' (2010) and reflect upon reaching the Film Catchup halfway point. They also talk hazard lights, Bonjela, decanting wine and workshop some of Sam's standup material. Presented by Sam Turner and Chris Jenkins Music by Joe Booker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
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Two 40 year olds talk about a film from each year of their life so far. Discover lost gems, learn things, laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Sam Turner
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sam Turner
  • Show Website
    MidLife Film CatchUp