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Time to get the party hats, because its EPISODE 200!
All the waffling has led to this, and joining me on this celebratory episode are my good friends, and fellow film enthusiasts, Ben, Arun & Andrew, as we have a good ol' natter about all things cinema.
Thanks to everyone who has supported the pod since it started!

'The Phantom Menace' celebrates its 25th Anniversary; a film that defined a generation, even if it was met with mixed responses from fans and critics. Being a 90's kid, this film was everything to me growing up. Though the flaws stick out more the older, and dare I say wiser I have become, there's still some dazzling moments within this film that are up there as some of my favourite Star Wars sequences.
Full thoughts in this revisit

Alex Garland delivers with another stunner, 'Civil War'. giving audiences an up close and personal look at a nation violently divided. With some breathtaking and pulsating, and at times, anxiety inducing moments, 'Civil War' is a gripping feature that sits firmly in the best of 2024.
Full thoughts in this review

After years of waiting, we finally have answers - and a conclusion - to the story of Rick Grimes.. for now anyways! 'The Ones Who Live' is the epic love story between two of tv's big hitters; Rick and Michonne, as they search for eachother, and themselves, in this dark and unprecedented world.
With an increased budget and gripping storytelling, 'The Ones Who Live' breathed new life into The Walking Dead Universe, and definitely surpassed many of my expectations. However, it wasn't all plain sailing, and certainly has a few bumps I can't quite ignore.
Full thoughts in this review!

The directorial debut from Dev Patel is, to put it simply, epic. 'Monkey Man' brings the action, grit and culture in a stomping feature that is easily one of the best of 2024. The film excels on so many levels; from the fight choreography, dazzling colours, and the performance itself from Patel is just outstanding. A film that needs to be seen on the biggest screen.
Full thoughts in this episode.

With the highly anticipated release of 'Alien: Romulus' due in August, I thought I would revisit and discuss the highly divisive 'Alien: Covenant' released in 2017 - because WHY NOT.
Ridley Scott returned again to the directors chair, however the films overall narrative and tone is a tad jarring considering it merged both the Prometheus plot along with that of being a prequel to Alien.
But in the midst of the messiness, I still had a real great time with the film. Michael Fassbender's portrayal as David was excellent in Prometheus, but even better in Covenant. The film feels darker in tone in places, however I found the themes of creation and existence extremely compelling throughout.
Full thoughts in this revisit