The Invasion of the Poddy Snatchers

Paddy Moore And Niel Garrett

Invasion of the Poddysnatchers is a deeply unprofessional film podcast made for the sheer joy of overthinking movies. We dig into camera angles, weird edits, messy classics, and the films that we remember from rainy Sunday afternoons. It’s sporadic, it’s scrappy and it’s mostly for us, but if you like nerdy tangents about aspect ratios and why ”Zardoz” exists, you might be in the right place.

  1. May 31

    Ep 30 - Blade Runner (1982)

    "More human than human is our motto." This week we take on Blade Runner (1982), a film that looks like a masterpiece but often feels like three scripts in a trenchcoat, arguing about who is going to be the legs. We discuss whether the film's symbolism is profound or heavy-handed, why the replicants often seem more sympathetic than the humans hunting them, and whether Deckard is actually the least interesting person in his own movie. Along the way we get sidetracked by unicorns, artificial memories, and the eternal question: can a film be a masterpiece if you're not entirely sure what it's trying to say?

    34 min

  2. Apr 6

    Ep 29 - Citizen Kane

    “Rosebud…” This week we finally tackle the monolith itself: Citizen Kane. Long hailed as the greatest film ever made, Welles’ debut arrives with a mountain of reputation and a century’s worth of film-school baggage. We dig into the myth of Kane as a “perfect” film, the innovations that still impress, and the moments that feel more like homework than revelation. From deep‑focus shots to fractured timelines, from newspaper empires to lonely palaces, we ask whether the legend enhances the film or gets in the way of actually watching it.

    29 min

  3. Feb 7

    Ep 28 - It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

    "Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down." This week we sit down with "It’s a Wonderful Life", a film with a near-sacred status.. Frank Capra’s Christmas classic promises warmth, hope, and the ultimate affirmation of a life well lived. We talk small-town virtue, and the weight of nostalgia, ask whether the film’s reputation does the heavy lifting.

    20 min

  4. 11/08/2025

    Ep 27 - Jackie Brown (1997)

    "What the f**k happened to you, man? Your ass used to be beautiful."   This week we’re talking about Jackie Brown. A film that didn't get the a huge audience on release, it’s less about chaos and more about character. We get into Pam Grier’s performance, the brilliant supporting cast, and how the film’s writing and music give it such a cool, lived-in feel. There’s plenty to unpack about tone, pacing, and what makes this one stand apart from the rest of Tarantino’s work.

    27 min

  5. 10/07/2025

    Ep 26 - Excalibur (1981)

    "You're not listening... well, your heart is not. Love is deaf as well as blind." Join us this week as we plunge into the mist-shrouded realm of Excalibur, John Boorman’s bold retelling of the Arthurian legend. We’ll talk about that unforgettable opening sequence, the shifting tones between myth and brutality, and whether the film’s enchantments hold up 40+ years later. Expect tangents about cinematography, Wagnerian echoes, the use of color and shadow, and moments that stuck with us long after the credits rolled.

    24 min

  6. 08/26/2025

    Ep 25 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

    "There's nothing to be afraid of. They were right. It's painless. It's good." In this episode, we watch Philip Kaufman’s 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Often praised as a paranoid sci-fi classic, the film has atmosphere, star power, and that unforgettable final shot. We found ourselves less enthralled than expected, and our conversation unpacks why the film’s reputation might outstrip the experience of sitting through it today. Join us as we dig into what works, what drags, and why this alien takeover didn’t quite capture our hearts.

    23 min

  7. 08/02/2025

    Ep 24 - Diva (1981)

    Don’t cry. I’ve got another – genuine plastic. Just right for a little brat like you. In this episode of Invasion of the Poddysnatchers, we slip into the neon-soaked, noir-tinged world of Diva (1981), Jean-Jacques Beineix’s cult classic that helped define the Cinéma du Look movement. We caught it on the IMAX at Bristol’s Watershed, where it was featured as part of Cine Rediscovered — a perfect setting to revisit this audacious slice of French cinema. Opera, motorbike chases, hitmen, tape recordings — and the coolest sandwich in the history of cinema. But beneath the slick surfaces and iconic visuals, is there substance? Or is Diva all style, no soul? Join us as we decode the film’s bold aesthetics, cool detachment, and unexpected charm — and reflect on how it plays today, over 40 years on.

    25 min

  8. 06/12/2025

    Ep 23 - Network (1976)

    "We'll tell you anything you want to hear, we lie like hell." This week, the Poddysnatchers tune into the airwaves of righteous rage and media madness with Sidney Lumet’s 1976 classic "Network". From unhinged news anchors to corporate overlords with god complexes, we dive into the prophetic chaos of a film that predicted reality TV, influencer culture, and the commodification of outrage long before the internet ever got its hands dirty. Is Howard Beale a tragic hero or a cautionary tale? Has TV ever really stopped exploiting us for ratings? And are we still mad as hell, or just too tired to notice?

    28 min
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Invasion of the Poddysnatchers is a deeply unprofessional film podcast made for the sheer joy of overthinking movies. We dig into camera angles, weird edits, messy classics, and the films that we remember from rainy Sunday afternoons. It’s sporadic, it’s scrappy and it’s mostly for us, but if you like nerdy tangents about aspect ratios and why ”Zardoz” exists, you might be in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Paddy Moore And Niel Garrett
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
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