Review It Yourself

Review It Yourself
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Review It Yourself

Film Reviews without the faff, with Sean from the North-East and Sarah from the South-West. New episodes every Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Signs (2002) with co-host Sarah

    Sean and Sarah review one of their favourite films, M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002). They once again examine what the top critics think, before embarking on an in-depth dive into the film.  Discussion Points:-The way this film divides people. -The Bad Reviews return! -The laser focus of this film. -Sean isn't happy to be taught how to pronounce a word by Sarah, someone from the South.  -Sarah and Sean wonder if people trust mainstream critics anymore. -Whether people consider films art or content. -Studios treating the audience as if they are wrong.  -The VERY outside interference in this film.  -Sean and Sarah DISAGREE regarding a character.  -Sarah thinks the time setting is ambiguous. -Merrill's 'miracle' and Graham's loss of faith. -The way that brothers (Graham and Merrill) interact. -The lack of a female role in the family. -Sean is horrified by the idea of a sequel to this film. Raised Questions:-Have you met anyone who is on the fence about this film? -Are you fed up of 'faffy' words in critic's reviews? -Why are reviews always trying to be funny? -Do people need to stop comparing this to 'The Sixth Sense' (1999)? -Why do people talk to Graham in a strange way? -Did the ending pay off for you? -Would Sarah and Sean's sarcasm be welcome in America? -How good is Cherry Jones? -Why won't the family call a vet? -Is this Mel Gibson's best performance? -Why does Sarah love a dinner party scene? -Do the aliens have a sense of vengeance? -What is the film actually about? Time stamps:0:20 Introduction to Film Reviews 1:39 Chasing the Right Tone 3:05 Bad Reviews and Polarizing Opinions 7:38 Diving into Rotten Tomatoes 11:22 Critics’ Takes on Signs 11:31 The Weight of Expectations 16:15 Critiquing Film Criticism 27:34 Audience Reactions to Signs 47:52 Analysing Character Dynamics 52:01 The Emotional Core of the Film 59:16 Themes of Grief and Loss 1:06:16 Community Responses to Crisis 1:18:50 The Timelessness of Signs 1:24:15 Eerie Settings and Rural America 1:32:02 Notable Characters and Their Impact 1:38:29 The Role of Communication 2:01:11 Emotional Connections and Relationships 2:14:47 The Alien Threat Emerges 2:27:41 Regaining Faith and Purpose 2:34:32 Critiquing Modern Cinema 2:42:06 Reflections on Humanity and Hope 2:43:55 Final Thoughts and Farewells Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 46m

  2. JAN 12

    Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) with Marie from '2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup Podcast'

    Marie from '2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup Podcast' and 'We Needed Roads Podcast' finally guests on Review It Yourself and what a film she picked! Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010). Warning, this episode contains spoilers. Discussion Points: -Sean and Marie discuss animated Batman films. -Marie lays out her relationship with Batman animated films and comics. -Sean explains his love of superhero films (no, really!). -The fantastic portrayal of the Joker. -The incredibly dark tone. -The great use of flashbacks. Raised Questions: -Is this one of the best Batman films ever? -Are animated films under less scrutiny and pressure? -Why was Sean so impressed by Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)? -Have we had "too much of a good thing" with superhero films? -How long has it been since Sean vented about 'The Batman'? -What the hell is Night Wing doing for half the films?  -Is the Red Hood trying to kill Batman or not? Sean Recommends: Gladiator II (2024). Timestamps: 0:05 Welcome to Review It Yourself 1:22 Introducing Batman: Under the Red Hood 4:57 Exploring Animated Batman Films 11:32 The Joker's Brutal Nature 33:41 The Complexity of Bruce Wayne 46:25 The Mystery of the Red Hood 47:53 Characters Matter 49:23 A Labour of Love 49:32 The Training of Jason Todd 54:06 The Joker's Chaos 55:56 Emotional Turmoil 59:09 The Al Ghul Connection 1:02:35 The Final Showdown 1:07:31 The Impact of Loss 1:09:50 A New Direction 1:18:22 The Dangers of CGI 1:22:05 Future of DCU 1:22:49 The Penguin's Potential 1:25:47 Thoughts on Gladiator 2 1:31:50 Where to Find Marie Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 35m

  3. JAN 5

    Tropic Thunder (2008) with Josh, Alex, Will and Luke from 'This Isn't Life'

    Sean is joined by Josh, Alex, Will and Luke from 'This Isn't Life' Podcast to review one of the best comedies of recent memory: Tropic Thunder (2008).  Discussion Points: -Sean gets the This Isn't Life guys to introduce themselves. -The guys and Sean discuss the reason for why this film wouldn't get made now. -How Hollywood lost the ability to laugh at itself. -Sean details how context is key.  -A '50 Shades of Grey' Would You Rather? Question. -Whether you could pitch a film like this now. -Josh, Alex, Will and Luke recommend Eyes Wide Shut (1999). -Sean and the guys discuss the Moon Landings and if it's real or not, and barely avoid a discussion about lizard people. Raised Questions: -Is this Robert Downey Jr.'s best film? -What's Loyd Grossman got to do with this film? -What happened between 2008 and now to change people's sensibilities? -How badly does Christian Grey act towards his girlfriend? -Is this film one of the funniest films ever made? -What's your favourite bit of the film? -When did you last see a side-splitting comedy in the cinemas? Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  4. 12/29/2024

    Final Destination 5 (2011) with co-host Sarah

    Sean and Sarah reach the Final Destination (for now) of the franchise, with the oddly-fantastic Final Destination 5 (2011). Discussion Points: -Sean compares this series to the Jaws franchise. -Sarah wonders how The Final Destination (2009) turned out so badly. -Sean moans about modern-day films and the rising cost of visiting the cinema. -The importance of a gut-instinct when picking which film to see. -Sarah and Sean wonder how on Earth this fifth film became, arguably, the best film in the series. -Sean and Sarah clash over whether the evening meal is "your tea" or "your dinner". -Sean debuts his cockney impression. -Which character steals the show. -Sarah questions whether the setting of the film and whether they manage to pull it off and make it believable. -Sarah loved how the film gave the characters time to react to this horrific event and began to question the current trajectory of their lives.  -Seeing grief push Peter onto a very dark path. -Sean recorded this episode with a cold, hence the breathiness. Raised Questions: -How did they do this? -Do you remember the 3-D craze? -Does anyone care about the preamble in these films? -Why don't Sean and Sarah review more modern films on the podcast? -Why do studios continue to "subvert audiences expectations" all the time? -"I thought you'd just had your tea?"-Sean questions Sarah's digestive distress. -When are they going to have someone British in this franchise? -Did you see the twist coming? -Was making the survivors group co-workers a genius move? Thank You to Ben from 'Push Pull Health' and Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line Podcast'. Time Stamps: 0:10 Welcome to Review It Yourself 3:32 A Return to Basics for the Franchise 5:57 The Cost of Cinema 7:36 Modern Films and Audience Expectations 11:03 Meet the Characters 16:31 Time Travel or Prequel? 22:53 The Ripple Effect of Tragedy 30:36 The Bridge Disaster 40:58 Reactions to Tragedy 46:27 Humour in Dark Situations 52:20 Hidden References and Clues 54:17 Film Quality Contrast 57:12 Gymnastics Scene Impact 1:03:12 Turning Safe Spaces Horrific 1:06:09 Eye Surgery Tensions 1:08:25 Unconventional Villain Development 1:14:31 Dark Twists and Confrontations 1:30:47 Plane Crash Call back 1:42:32 Nostalgic Technology References 1:48:49 Listener Engagement and Reflections Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 51m

  5. 12/26/2024

    Misery To The World: Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024

    Sean does his best to put together a coherent review for the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024, but it's fair to say, he wasn't impressed. Sean likens the episode to "a sh*t sandwich from a corner shop". Discussion Points: -Sean discusses why he can't be bothered to review Doctor Who anymore. -If you make good TV, people will watch it. -The issues with pacing. -Using a fly to introduce a character's name. -The lack of seriousness in Doctor Who now. -The part of the episode that Sean found distasteful. Raised Questions: -What was all this all about? -Has Ncuti Gatwa been miscast? -Is this episode soulless? -Why is Doctor Who so political now? -Why did this episode feel like a bottle-episode? Shout-outs: -The Nerdstalgic Podcast. -The Sense Sphere. Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  6. 12/22/2024

    Jack Frost (1998)

    Merry Christmas from Sean and Sarah!  Join them for an extended look into the 1998 Christmas Classic Jack Frost (1998). Sean and Sarah wonder why this film was decimated by critics but loved by audiences. They unusually look at the criticisms from around the time the film came out and address the ridiculous views of the critics.  Is Jack Frost (1998) really 'sloppy', 'repulsive', 'charm-less', 'preachy', 'manipulative' and does it 'prove that Hollywood is in the hands of the minions of Satan'? Discussion Points: -Sean and Sarah spend the first 30 minutes reading bad reviews. -Sean destroys any chance of ever becoming a Rotten Tomatoes critic. -Sarah and Sean compare the rating of Jack Frost (1998) and Captain Marvel (2019). -Why people ignore 'professional critics' nowadays, in favour of Podcasters and YouTubers. -Sean brings Luke from The Nerdstalgic Podcast opinion's into the discussion. -Whether or not a film can be 'over-emotional'. -The loss of a male role model. -Sarah watches the film's trailer for the first time. -Sarah and Sean discuss father and son/mother and son family dynamics. -The quiet strength of Gabby Frost. -Sean and Sarah discuss their traditional Christmas films. Raised Questions: -Which rating did Sarah think was "f*cking criminal"? -Do the reviews about this film disgust you as much as they did to Sarah and Sean? -Have you ever met anyone who is negative about this film? -How many times does Sean take aim at how Americans spell English words? -Do you think this film "ticks all the Christmas boxes"? -How had Sarah never seen this before? -Should Mac have been there at the end? -Did you like that Charlie comes out fighting with a hairdryer? -What do you think of Elf (2003)? -Is the film "a little bit too Disney Channel' at times? Random Film Recommendation: -The Perfect Storm (2000). Random Tangent: -Lindt chocolate: Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 35m

  7. 12/15/2024

    The China Syndrome (1979)

    Sean and Sarah continue their nuclear film exposure, with 1979's The China Syndrome; a tale about the power of the media, the dangers of nuclear energy and the effects of corporate indifference and greed.  Released just 12 days before the real 'Three-Mile Island' nuclear incident, this film was discussed by everybody in 1979. Sean and Sarah wonder whether this brilliant film has had the cultural impact that it should have had, before delving into what the modern day film industry is failing at (It's pretty much everything).  Discussion Points: -The DVD read-through returns. -The almost-perfect timing of the film. -Sarah wonders about the impact of timing, how this film "was everywhere but then nowhere", similar to Avatar (2009). -The impeccable writing and the intelligence of all the characters.  -Sarah and Sean struggle to explain just how good this film is. -"We can't go back to living like Hermits", Sean wades into the debate around the future of energy. -Sean and Sarah name their price to give up work for a year and just watch modern films. -The death of "taking-a-risk" films. Raised Questions: -Has this film been forgotten? -Does the title (meaning nuclear meltdown) harm the film? -Do you love films that show the behind-the-scenes "manic-ness" of live broadcasting? -Is there anything more ominous than a shaking cup of tea? -Would a soundtrack have been out of place? -Is Sarah incoherent? -What was the film Sean saw at a mystery screening?* Events: -The San Bernadino Train Crash and 'The Duffy Street Incident' (1989). -The accidents on American Airlines Flight 96 (DC-10) and United Airlines Flight 811 (747), and the crash of Turkish Airline Flight 981 (DC-10) when cargo doors failed. -Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station partial nuclear meltdown on 28th March 1989. -Dresden Nuclear Power Plant 'false high pressure signal' incident on June 5th 1970. -"Counterfeit Plane Parts": The crash of Partnair Flight 394 (CV-580). *The film that Sean thought was "bloody awful" was Joy Ride (2023). Time Stamps: 0:08 Welcome to Review It Yourself 1:22 The China Syndrome Overview 5:36 Exploring the Title's Meaning 8:13 Behind the Scenes of Broadcasting 13:18 The Characters and Their Dynamics 19:17 The Nuclear Incident Unfolds 25:14 Tension Builds in the Control Room 35:07 Corporate Greed versus Safety 43:23 The Cultural Context of Nuclear Power 46:44 The Climax: Racing Against Time 50:27 The Final Confrontation and Truth Revealed 51:44 The Interview Distraction 52:52 Consequences of Choices 54:37 The Complexity of Storytelling 56:47 The Pressure of Public Speaking 59:11 The Weight of Communication 1:01:20 The Tragic Break 1:04:06 The Nuclear Dilemma 1:05:10 The Value of Depth 1:15:05 Intentional Filmmaking 1:30:08 Enjoyable Cinema Experiences 1:34:30 Disappointment in Modern Films 1:36:09 The State of Current Filmmaking 1:39:16 The Quest for Quality Films 1:43:37 A Call for Support Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 44m

  8. 12/09/2024

    The Final Destination (2009) with Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line Podcast'

    Review It Yourself's first ever guest returns! Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line Podcast' joins Sean and Sarah to discuss the fourth (and planned last) film: The Final Destination (2009).  Will Ryan and Sarah remain unimpressed by Sean's choice of film? Check Out Ryan's website here: https://www.thewalkthelinepodcast.com/ Discussion Points: -Ryan is practising for Loose Women or This Morning, after his BBC Radio Essex Interview. -Sarah was unimpressed by this film. -The way the film jettisons everything that Sarah loved, plot, characters etc. -The lack of importance for the women's names. -Ryan loved the tyre death. -CGI ruins the party, again. -Treat yourself to the deleted scenes. -The really poor script. -The 'Death By Caffeine' Coffee Shop rubbish coffee puns. -This film is so good that Ryan, Sean and Sarah start discussing Commando (1985): "90 minutes of pure adrenaline"-Ryan Walker. -Ryan is annoyed at the CGI dust. -We do not endorse spreading hate, we were laughing at the idiotic guy-just in case you missed the sarcasm, nuance and humour.  -Sean is outraged that the main character doesn't get his face spattered with blood. Raised Questions: -What's with Sean's saucy introduction? -Did you know there were 5 Final Destination films? -Did the film go totally go off the rails with this one? -What is with the acting? -Are we supposed to die? -How strong was that fence? -Did death save the best for 3-D? -Why is Sean against the C-word? -Why did they use George's backstory like that? -Why are the visions so rubbish? -Why does no-one emotionally react to any of the deaths in this film? -Why don't they go for a cheeky Greggs? -Would a Final Destination spoof, similar to Scream (1996) work? Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
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Film Reviews without the faff, with Sean from the North-East and Sarah from the South-West. New episodes every Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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