Entertainment of Excellence Podcast

Entertainment of Excellence
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2 Yorkshire lads (with the occasional special guest) reviewing Films. TV. "All of it". So yeah mostly films. Our podcasts are unedited for a laid back "just havin a chat" format, starting with SPOILER FREE discussions so you can see whether it's worth the intense effort of watching, then a DEEP DIVE (with spoilers!). Then we rate it. Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your work to be featured in our SUBMISSION SPOTLIGHT section! Episodes are released every other Sunday at 6PM UK time, available on all podcast platforms. Also we recommend stuff bye!

  1. 03/24/2024

    Fritz Lang's M (1931), the GENRE-DEFINING Noir Film | NO SPOILERS Review + DEEP DIVE [Ep 71]

    In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your short film / music / book / poem and we'll feature you on our SUBMISSIONS SPOTLIGHT section. We'll talk about your work giving some constructive criticism to help you get even better, then link it in the description. Free promo innit. TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH M (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdSL9FvCv0U

  2. 03/10/2024

    Tolkien... but TERRIBLE!? Khraneteli (1991 Soviet Lord of the Rings) Review [Ep 70]

    This week we review the... movie(??) Khraniteli (Хранители), aka USSR Lord of the Rings. Broadcast just once in 1991 by Leningrad Television, this masterpiece was thought to be lost media until some lovely person just went and found it didn't they? So yeah, low budget Soviet Lord of the Rings. Oh boy. Well technically it's just The Fellowship of the Ring. Hard to spoil really because everything gets set up then never paid off. In other news Tolkien is turning in his grave. IT HAS TOM BOMBADIL THOUGH!!!!! Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your short film / music / book / poem and we'll feature you on our SUBMISSIONS SPOTLIGHT section. We'll talk about your work giving some constructive criticism to help you get even better, then link it in the description. Free promo innit. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Synopsis 2:50 - Visual style and sets 12:01 - Deagol and Smeagol, music, and character introductions 16:32 - Sequels and comparisons to Peter Jackson/ books 24:05 - Budget and Tom Bombadil 27:39 - WOKE???!!! 29:56 - Soundtrack and lost media 37:30 - Saruman, breaking fourth wall, and script economy 42:01 - Overview and ratings 47:41 - Submissions spotlight 50:41 - Thom's recommendation 53:58 - Ben's recommendation 57:58 - Ollie's recommendation 1:03:33 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH KHRANETELI (with English subtitles): Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZh7nwEUOeg Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6RZg_AqaY

  3. 02/25/2024

    Is DAFT PUNK's Electroma an Underrated MASTERPIECE? | No Spoilers Review + Deep Dive [Ep 69]

    It's been 3 years since Daft Punk announced their split with their infamous Epilogue video. But did you know it's just a clip from a feature length avant-garde scifi movie the band released in 2007? Sure, but you didn't know that it doesn't feature a single Daft Punk track right? Ah but did you know Thomas Bangalter read 500 issues of American Cinematographer to prepare for directing it? Ok ok, but you definitely didn't know that Daft Punk rhymes with "shaft monk" and "laughed drunk" right? Yep thought so. Well you've got some catching up to do - just watch the bloody episode you cretin. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Start of spoiler-free discussion 2:26 - Pacing 6:15 - Themes/ interpretations 11:00 - Distinct characterisations 16:19 - Music, sound design, and cinematography 23:57 - SPOILER discussion 31:59 - Sand dune scenes and Daft Punk 36:28 - Initial reception 38:00 - Overview and ratings 42:29 - Submissions spotlight 44:46 - Thom's recommendation 47:32 - Ben's recommendation 50:26 - Ollie's recommendation 54:00 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH DAFT PUNK'S ELECTROMA: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0faPZ8fv3Cs

  4. 02/11/2024

    BETTER than the BOOK? Bride and Prejudice Deep Dive [Ep 68]

    In this episode we discuss the 2004 Bollywood style rom-com musical(ish) Bride and Prejudice. Do we enjoy the high energy outlandishness? Do we think it's outlandish enough? I can't remember, we recorded this a while ago, but you can find out right now! How? By listening to the episode you plonker. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Synopsis 5:23 - Bollywood/ British and pacing 10:23 - Aesthetic, songs and Mr Darcy 13:44 - Acting and budget 19:40 - Editing and presentation of India/ class 27:12 - Too many story threads + lyrics/ dancing 31:32 - Was it bad, montage and Adam Sandler 36:49 - Overview and ratings 41:29 - Submissions Spotlight 42:18 - Would you rather (43:47 - The Incident) 51:38 - Group recommendation 56:20 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH BRIDE & PREJUDICE: ⁠⁠https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/bride-and-prejudice

  5. 10/31/2023

    Jacques Tati's PLAYTIME - Physical Comedy but Old & French [Ep 67]

    In this week's episode we watch Jacque Tati's Playtime (1967). It is often considered a masterpiece of comedy cinema but did we go haha hoohoo? Did Ben notice all the reflections? Did Thom dash about on the office chair? And will Ollie ever find that briefcase containing all the money we made from the Kangaroo Jack episode? Tune in and find out you numpties! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH MIRROR: ⁠⁠https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/playtime

  6. 09/26/2023

    Is ANOMALISA the BEST Charlie Kaufman Film? + Viewer Submission [(Ep 66]

    In this episode we discuss the often overlooked Charlie Kaufman film Anomalisa (2015) looking at a sad velvet middle aged man. Do we enjoy the intimate look at animated David Thewlis? Are all three of us voiced by Tom Noonan? Does Jennifer Jason Leigh play you, the listener? Jolly well tune in and find out then! Honestly, some people. TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH ANOMALISA: ⁠⁠https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/anomalisa

  7. 08/08/2023

    Tarkovsky's MIRROR (1975) - A TRIPPY but PERSONAL Magnum Opus [Ep 65]

    In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions ⁠⁠⁠https://longwaterproductions.com⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/eofepodcast⁠ TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH MIRROR: ⁠⁠https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/mirror-1975⁠⁠

  8. 07/25/2023

    Barbenheimer: OPENING WEEKEND Reviews of Barbie & Oppenheimer (with SPECIAL GUEST?) [Ep 64]

    The time has come for the clash of the titans as we review the movie phenomenon that is #Barbenheimer. Who comes out first in this race of grey vs pink? Do we prefer the haunting biopic or the colourful romp? When interviewing each flick they said "Now I am become movie, entertainer of excellence". We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Barbenheimer order 2:24 - Barbie synopsis 4:42 - Barbie initial impressions 8:56 - Mattel critique and performances 13:54 - Barbieland vs real world 18:03 - Criticisms 25:05 - Intended demographic 28:16 - Cinematic references 29:11 - Insight from a SPECIAL GUEST!?!? 38:07 - Barbie rating 40:20 - Oppenheimer synopsis 41:05 - Oppenheimer opening, pacing, and music 46:10 - Trinity test, ending, and horror aspects 50:45 - Unconventional take on the biopic and balanced look 59:09 - Third act 1:05:52 - Thom's big criticism 1:07:56 - Oppenheimer rating 1:13:30 - Barbenheimer experience 1:20:33 - Outro Barbenheimer logo by Andrewvm on DeviantArt Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH BARBIE: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/barbie-2023 WATCH OPPENHEIMER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/oppenheimer

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2 Yorkshire lads (with the occasional special guest) reviewing Films. TV. "All of it". So yeah mostly films. Our podcasts are unedited for a laid back "just havin a chat" format, starting with SPOILER FREE discussions so you can see whether it's worth the intense effort of watching, then a DEEP DIVE (with spoilers!). Then we rate it. Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your work to be featured in our SUBMISSION SPOTLIGHT section! Episodes are released every other Sunday at 6PM UK time, available on all podcast platforms. Also we recommend stuff bye!

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