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Discussing how different people like different movies for different reasons. In each episode, Dom sits down with a special guest to discuss one of their favourite movies! Please FOLLOW us here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month! You can also find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/domsfilmclub and Instagram: https://instagram.com/domsfilmclub

FEB 26

Ep 15 Gone Girl

Today Dom sits down with Sonita to break down one of the most disturbing relationship thrillers of the 21st century: Gone Girl. We go deep into: Amy’s full master plan (explained chronologically) What was real vs misdirection The “Cool Girl” monologue Marriage, ego & modern gender expectations Media frenzy & public perception Why Ben Affleck was perfect casting Whether the ending actually makes sense And our 2026 recasting picks Is Amy a feminist icon… or one of cinema’s greatest villains? Is Nick a monster — or just weak? Let us know your take and follow Dom’s Film Club for monthly deep dives into classic films + bonus episodes in between. (00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free) (06:31) SPOILER LINE (06:57) Entertainment Value (13:42) The Story (54:46) Actors/Characters (01:29:13) Modern Recasting (make sure to vote in poll) (01:38:05) The Script/Dialogue (01:44:06) The Production (01:54:36) Recap + All Time Ranking's Please FOLLOW Dom's Film Club here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube for exclusive video content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

1h 59m
JAN 29

Ep 14 The Prestige

In this episode of Dom’s Film Club, we take a deep dive into The Prestige, Christopher Nolan’s most intricate and obsessive film. After a spoiler-free introduction, we unpack the film scene by scene and timeline by timeline, breaking down how Nolan constructs one of cinema’s most complex narrative puzzles — from the twin magicians at the centre of the rivalry, to the ethics of obsession, sacrifice, identity, and deception. Topics covered include: The true meaning of “the prestige” The twin theory and how the film hides it in plain sight Angier vs Borden: obsession, class, and identity The cloning machine — how it works, who survives, and who dies Why the diaries are misleading (but not unreliable) The moral cost of greatness and the people left behind How the final reveal recontextualises the entire film We also compare the film to Christopher Priest’s original novel, explore what Nolan changed — and why — and discuss why The Prestige rewards rewatches more than almost any other modern movie. A spoiler-heavy, full-analysis episode for viewers who want to go all the way under the stage. 🎩 Watch closely. (00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free) (20:37) SPOILER LINE (20:56) Entertainment Value (32:26) The Story (01:37:15) Film vs. Book (2:21:29) Actors/Characters (02:26:22) The Script/Dialogue (02:35:22) The Production (02:41:57) Recap + All Time Ranking's Please FOLLOW Dom's Film Club here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube for exclusive video content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

2h 46m
12/25/2025

Ep 13 Arrival

Bharat takes Dom through why Arrival is one of his all-time favourite movies. From the editing, Denis Villeneuve's direction and though-provoking themes to the performances of Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. (00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free) (11:14) SPOILER LINE (11:44) Entertainment Value (18:48) The Story (32:54) Actors/Characters (48:25) The Script/Dialogue (58:36) The Production (01:12:42) Recap Please FOLLOW Dom's Film Club here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube for exclusive video content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

1h 15m
11/27/2025

Ep 12 Elf

Sonita and Dom discuss one the most iconic Christmas movies for millennials: 2003's Elf starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel. They go through the journey the script went on from the mind of David Berenbaum to Jon Favreau's set, how Rankin/Bass was central to their shared vision, and how pivotal the success of Elf was to Ferrell's career. (00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free) (07:42) SPOILER LINE (08:02) Entertainment Value (09:32) The Story (01:02:50) Actors/Characters (01:18:52) The Script/Dialogue (01:22:36) The Production (02:12:34) Recap Please FOLLOW Dom's Film Club here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube for exclusive video content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

1h 36m
10/31/2025

Ep 11 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Emma and Dom take on one of the most important franchises of the 21st century: the Harry Potter film series. Starting with the first installment, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone / Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss their personal relationship with the books and films how producer David Heyman came to develop the franchise, how the film compares to the boom, the casting, best shots, favourite quotes and so much more! (00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free) (16:29) SPOILER LINE (17:05) Entertainment Value (22:27) The Story (01:22:40) Actors/Characters (01:46:49) The Script/Dialogue (02:33:04) The Production (02:12:34) Recap Please FOLLOW Dom's Film Club here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube for exclusive video content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Source media: Harry Potter Behind the Scenes | Creating the World of Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD5S1ZvBd-0&t=5s You’re a wizard harry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqUN4YdQgVQ&t=77s Not me not Hermione … YOU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sinDVeBVjgw

2h 18m
09/25/2025

Ep 10 Things I Hate About You

Elle and Dom talk at length about one of their favourite movies: 10 Things I Hate You, starring Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. They dissect their favourite scenes, quotes, shots, and songs while seeking to truly understand why this movie had such an impact on both of them. From its Shakespearean origins, to the screenplay, cast, and random details like the history of the real-life school it was shot in, they leave no stone unturned in this exhaustive analysis of one of the best rom-coms of all time. (00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free) (12:32) SPOILER LINE (12:49) Entertainment Value (24:40) The Story (01:57:46) Actors/Characters (02:18:15) The Script/Dialogue (02:33:04) The Production (02:49:15) Recap/All-Time Ranking Please FOLLOW Dom's Film Club here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube for exclusive video content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

2h 57m
08/28/2025

Ep 9 The Fellowship of The Ring

Frosty and Dom dissect every element of the first Lord of the Rings instalment from the film's development and plot to how the costumes were made and how the various actors got the roles. And keep an ear out for our competition to give you the chance to win a 4K box set of the trilogy by subscribing and commenting on Youtube. (00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free) (18:29) SPOILER LINE (18:57) Entertainment Value (31:23) The Story (01:08:53) Actors/Characters (01:35:03) The Script/Dialogue (1:44:29) The Production (1:52:56) Recap Please FOLLOW Dom's Film Club here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube for exclusive video content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

1h 58m
07/31/2025

Ep 8 Freaky Friday (2003)

Ahead of the release of Freakier Friday (2025) Sonita & Dom have an in depth discussion about the 2003 iteration of Freaky Friday starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. After going through the plot, we compare this version to the 1976 film starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris and to the 1972 kid's novel. We also discuss the emotional depth of 2003's freaky Friday, the funniest quotes, the fashion, the music, and whether this was the pinnacle of Lindsay Lohan's career. And stick to the end to hear our thoughts on Freakier Friday, based on the trailer. (00:00) Intro (Spoiler-Free) (11:15) SPOILER LINE (11:37) Entertainment Value (15:36) The Story (50:04) The book vs the '76 movies vs the '03 movie (01:01:10) Actors/Characters (01:25:33) The Script/Dialogue (1:29:39) The Production (with product placement analysis by Concave Brand Tracking) (1:39:38) Recap + Sonita ranks Freaky Friday in her All-Time list (1:42:04) Looking ahead to Freakier Friday (2025) Please FOLLOW Dom's Film Club here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube for exclusive video content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

1h 44m

Discussing how different people like different movies for different reasons. In each episode, Dom sits down with a special guest to discuss one of their favourite movies! Please FOLLOW us here for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month! You can also find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/domsfilmclub and Instagram: https://instagram.com/domsfilmclub

Creator

DFC
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

14
Rating

Explicit
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