At the Flicks

At the Flicks
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At the Flicks

Come and join us At The Flicks. Three friends of a certain age who still enjoy the movies would like to share their passion with you. With the benefit of their advancing years, they are reviewing films new and old, to prove there is really nothing in cinema that hasn’t been seen before?

  1. 267: El Cid

    20 DE FEV.

    267: El Cid

    Welcome to the At The Flicks archive. This one is a real blast from the past!  Recently Graham was rummaging around in the At The Flicks vault and fell over some old recording cans that had been left on the floor.  Luckily Graham had been drinking that day, or he might have swerved passed them by and this show would still be sitting there! After swearing and moaning about his now sore leg, Graham checked the cans and realised it was an unreleased edition of our very popular Rediscovering the classic with Elijah series.  It is our discussion about the classic historical epic El Cid (1961). Apart from Jeff and Graham, the team for this episode comprised, of course Elijah, and a voice we miss on the show.  Neil. For those of you not familiar with the film, it stars Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren and is a bio pic about legendary Spanish hero Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (aka El Cid), a knight who lived in the 11th Century.  Normally it is Elijah who is discovering the film for the first time.  Not here, this time it’s Jeff and Graham who are seeing it with fresh eyes for the first time (although both have seen it before – don’t worry it’s all explained in the show). Other things discussed in this podcast: - Why the main stars didn’t like each other - What film director Anthony Mann got fired from just before this (and also Jeff initially getting his facts wrong) - Miklos Rozsa’s score and the use of trumpets - Herbert Lom not being politically correct  - Correlation to Dune It’s fascinating to hear the old team back together again.  Who knows, there may be more life in rediscovering the classics to come. Until then bye for now and see you At The Flicks.

    45min
  2. 266: Flight Risk

    13 DE FEV.

    266: Flight Risk

    Welcome to an exciting show for Graham.  Yes, it’s the latest from The Mel. Sadly, Mel Gibson is only behind the camera for this one, but that’s enough for Graham. For such a special event, Niall Browne from Movies In Focus joins to discuss the action thriller Flight Risk.  Now most reviews have put down this exciting movie.  Not here, here you will find a discussion which includes our thoughts on: - Were there religious reasons behind Mel Gibson selecting this project? - Would this work as a theatre piece?  - Is this one for the fans of Downton Abbey?  - Is there a Trumpian dislike of authority on show here?  All of these, and many other questions you haven’t thought of are answered in this show.  Niall also talks about his recent interview with Michael Polish about his film Alarum.  A jammed packed and exciting show – just like Flight Risk itself!  We hope you enjoy and look forward to seeing you At The Flicks  Bye for now.

    39min
  3. 265: Monster

    6 DE FEV.

    265: Monster

    Welcome to an At The Flicks pop up review show. Listeners will know that the best way to annoy Jeff is to make him watch a subtitled film. And that’s exactly what we do here. While there were legitimate reasons for picking this feature, upsetting Jeff is always an added bonus. The film in question, Declan’s suggestion. Is director Hirokazu Koreeda’s follow up to Shoplifters called Monster. No, this is not a horror film (at least not in the conventional sense), it’s a powerful study of prejudice, abuse and misunderstanding. In our discussion we cover: - The Rashomon film making style employed - How the different perspectives of the characters fit together to a cohesive whole - Ryuichi Sakamoto’s wonderful music score (his final one). We use a very brief selection from it for our intro and outro music to the show. - What the ending means (so it is advisable to watch the film before listening to the show) - Why Dec believes this is a film we all should be watching One final comment. The film deals with domestic abuse, so it is important that you are aware of that fact before deciding to watch Monster (in part where the title comes from). If you have seen Monster please let us know what you think. As always, we are look forward to your comments. Until next time, see you At The Flicks.

    19min
  4. 264: Dec's Cinema Memories

    31 DE JAN.

    264: Dec's Cinema Memories

    Well, At The Flicks episode 260 certainly made an impression with you guys. Our reflection on the cinemas that moulded Graham and Jeff generated much comment from listeners, and we hope to bring some of those stories to your attention in the future.  One listener who wanted to talk about his cinematic experiences was At The Flicks team member Declan. As a result we have devoted this whole show to him to tell us about the cinemas of his youth (starting with his sneaking in, underage, to what has now become a Christmas classic), up to his current favourite cinemas. These favourite cinemas are very special.  They are independently run by people who have a love of movies and want to give that extra special something to their patrons.  After all, if you have a bad experience, especially in your youth, are you more likely to go back to a movie palace?  These cinemas (and see the links below for their names – please try to visit if they are local to you) do go that extra mile, from membership deals, to special seating to event movies.  Dec reveals some fascinating insights into these wonderful places. As if that isn’t enough, Dec also tells us what films have impressed him so far in 2025.  We are deep in awards season to thankfully superhero films are in short supply as the adults (briefly) take over.  What have been your standout films of the year so far? Please let us know. If you are a regular filmgoer, I am sure we will see you, during this special time of year, At The Flicks. Bye for now.

    32min
  5. 263: Alien Romulus

    26 DE JAN.

    263: Alien Romulus

    Welcome to the second of our shows looking at key franchise films from the Summer of 2024.  This episode we go all dark, scaring Graham along the way, as we discuss Alien Romulus. The team of Graham, Jeff and Phil don their spacesuits and boldly go into foreboding places to talk in hushed tones about the latest Alien film. Amongst the aspects of the film they talk about: -         The original plan Disney had to make this for their streaming service  -         Is Fede Alvarez the right director for the job? -         The controversial use of the likeness of an actor from the very first Alien film -         The actor in the cast who impressed everyone in the review team -         How Alien Romulus fits into the overall Alien series Surprisingly, the reviewers (with minor carping from one of the team and I am sure you can guess who that pedantic person is) all enjoyed the film.  Sorry about that Phil’s brother!!!  What did you think of Alien Romulus?  Please let us know. Until the next time, see you At The Flicks

    30min
  6. 262: Deadpool

    24 DE JAN.

    262: Deadpool

    Welcome to the start of an At The Flicks double bill. Enough time has passed for us to look back sensibly (well as sensible as we can be) at the franchise films that revitalised their brand in the Summer season that was 2024.  This first one and subject of this show is Deadpool & Wolverine.  Here we will shock you, so be prepared.  It’s like listening to something from one of those alternative dimensions.  Jeff actually defends the superhero movie while Phil, with an almost Trumpian rage, wants this movie burned at the stake.  Perhaps Phil has been exposed to the radiation that is Marvel films for too long and has now turned into some sort of intellectual Hulk, while Jeff is responding to Graham’s mental torture where he constantly repeats “Marvel is good, Marvel is good”!  Other than taking opposite sides of an argument, here is what else you can expect in this episode: -         Has Marvel over extended with this film? -         Can you watch this without knowledge of other Marvel products?  -         Why does Phil hate Matthew Macfadyen? -         Does Graham, who initially liked the film, always change his mind this often? -         Where now for Marvel? So, take a chill pill, sit back, relax and enjoy the latest from At The Flicks. The second part of this Summer 2024 review is coming very shortly.  Who knows the team might actually agree on that choice. Until then, see you At The Flicks

    25min
  7. 261: Phil Looks Back

    17 DE JAN.

    261: Phil Looks Back

    The last show in our series looking back at 2024. In this show long time contributor and friend of the Pod Phil discusses the state of cinema in 2024 and his three favourite films of the year. Long time listeners will know that Jeff and Phil have very different views on what makes a good film. This show is no different with both of them arguing about: - Civil War - Challengers - All of Us Strangers So grab your popcorn and let battle commence!

    43min
  8. 260: 50 Years of Cinema

    9 DE JAN.

    260: 50 Years of Cinema

    Welcome to one of the most personal At The Flicks podcasts. It was 50 years ago, on 10th January 1975 that I, Jeff, went to a vampire double bill in my home town of Pontypridd that changed my life.  Up to that point I had always had a fascination with cinema and TV (TV in the 60’s for a child was amazing, but that’s another story).  However after that visit I resolved to try to once a week and learn as much about cinema as I could. 50 years later I couldn’t always keep to the once a week rule, life and work sometimes got in the way, but overall was fairly successful.  As for my knowledge on cinema, without blowing my own trumpet, I would say it’s pretty good.   So in this podcast Graham and I reminisce about the past and that most holy of holies – the cinema buildings themselves.  We talk our favourite cinemas and how things have changed over the decades.  Give us a listen and please let us know your cinema memories, we would love to hear them. However this isn’t just a nostalgia kick – it’s the start of a year of celebration.  We will be looking back at some of our favourite films from the 1970’s and discussing them in detail, hopefully bringing something fresh for you to hear. So settle back and join us in some very personal memories. Enjoy and we will see you to discuss these further at the flicks.

    20min
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Come and join us At The Flicks. Three friends of a certain age who still enjoy the movies would like to share their passion with you. With the benefit of their advancing years, they are reviewing films new and old, to prove there is really nothing in cinema that hasn’t been seen before?

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    2018 - 2025
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