Review It Yourself

Review It Yourself
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The Podcast with the sigh. Film Reviews (mostly) without the faff, with Sean from the North and Sarah from the South. New episodes every Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Raise The Titanic (1980) with Author and Historian Richard M. Jones

    5D AGO

    Raise The Titanic (1980) with Author and Historian Richard M. Jones

    Author and Historian Richard M. Jones returns to discuss his favourite Titanic film: Raise the Titanic (1980). Sean was disappointed. Rich and Sean then talk about Julian Fellowes Titanic (2012), modern-day 'sensationalist' Titanic documentaries and the identity of 'Jack the Ripper', Hunting Hitler and more. The second hour of the podcast delves into Richard's writing process and how he sometimes gets mistaken for a tour guide. Chapters: 0:08 Introduction to Raise the Titanic 9:30 The Music and Visuals 22:08 Adaptations and Differences 36:46 The Ethics of Raising the Titanic 47:57 Inconsistencies and Trivia 53:45 Missed Opportunities in Titanic Films 54:42 Documentaries on the Titanic 58:53 The Impact of Titanic Films 1:01:25 Critique of Titanic 2012 Series 1:04:39 Sensationalism in Modern Titanic Documentaries 1:07:16 Writing and Researching Books 1:17:30 Starting the Writing Journey 1:43:29 The Role of Passion in Writing 1:46:32 Promoting Your Work and Engagement Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 49m
  2. The Titanic Fleet (2025 Book) with Author and Historian Richard M. Jones

    FEB 1

    The Titanic Fleet (2025 Book) with Author and Historian Richard M. Jones

    Richard M. Jones joins Sean to discuss his 2025 book 'The Titanic Fleet'; in which he explores all the ships involved in the Titanic disaster. Rich also talks about the other four books he has published this year alone and his older books. A book detailing all the ships connected with the Titanic disaster seems an obvious book to write, yet no-one had written it! Rich and Sean also discuss Titanic souvenirs, conspiracy theories about the ship, and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Titanic content. Chapters: 1:51 The Titanic Fleet 4:03 Richard's Writing and Publishing Process 6:38 Titanic Research and Discoveries 7:51 Richard's Personal Connections to Titanic History 12:50 The Impact of Conspiracy Theories 14:23 The Role of Media in Titanic's Legacy 18:57 The Amount of Ships involved on 14th & 15th April 1912. 22:47 The Aftermath of the Titanic Disaster 29:48 The Forgotten Tragedies of the Sea 35:46 Discussion of Titanic Films 42:19 Exploring Historical Narratives 48:06 The Role of History in Modern Context 58:46 Upcoming Projects and Book Releases 1:10:59 Closing Remarks and Future Talks Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m

  3. JAN 25

    The Crow (1994) with Dr Steph Lay and co-host Sarah

    Sean and Dr Steph Lay discuss the 1994 film 'The Crow', whilst Sarah is distracted by Steph's gothy-little cat Jade. Our Guest: Doctor Steph Lay is a parapsychologist, photographer and writer. She is also a cognitive psychologist and wrote her PhD on the 'Uncanny Valley'. Check Out City of Secrets here: https://cityofsecrets.blog Chapters 0:57 New Introductions and Guests 2:49 The Crow: A 1994 Classic 3:48 Unearthing The Crow's Atmosphere 6:27 Personal Connections to The Crow 9:38 Exploring the Film's Themes 19:06 The Story Unfolds 26:57 The Crow's Unique Visuals 34:13 The Emotional Core of The Crow 43:49 Character Dynamics and Development 1:02:14 The Climax and Character Resolutions 1:07:02 Reflecting on Loss and Redemption 1:09:03 Final Thoughts on The Crow 1:19:28 Plugging Projects and Ghost Stories 1:23:45 Feedback and Future Episodes Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m
  4. Preview It Yourself 11: Scream 7 (2026) and Primate (2026)

    JAN 18

    Preview It Yourself 11: Scream 7 (2026) and Primate (2026)

    Will the trailer for Scream 7 (2026) sucker Sean and Sarah back into the Scream Franchise? Will they rekindle their love of horror films with the trailer for Primate (2026)? Listen in to find out! Chapters: 0:29 Scream 7 Trailer Reactions and Expectations 7:58 Exploring Dark Tourism in Horror 12:19 Primate and The Potential of Modern Horror 16:47 The Search for Solid Films 21:37 The Purge and Its Untapped Potential 23:07 Closing Thoughts and Farewell Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  5. 'Meet The Ancestors: The Forgotten Battlefield' (2002 TV Documentary) with Paul Reed: Military Historian, Author, and Battlefield Guide

    JAN 11

    'Meet The Ancestors: The Forgotten Battlefield' (2002 TV Documentary) with Paul Reed: Military Historian, Author, and Battlefield Guide

    Military Historian, Author, and Battlefield Guide Paul Reed join Sean to discuss a BBC documentary that he took part in, Meet The Ancestors Series 5, Episode 3: The Forgotten Battlefield. The documentary details a group of amateur archaeologists called The Diggers, who discovered a complex trench system over 200 fallen soldiers, in the Ieper (Ypres) and Boesinghe (now Boezinge). In an act of what Paul describes as "rescue archaeology" the diggers and historians-including Paul himself, race against time to uncover as much as they can before the area is completely covered by the building of an industrial estate. Paul also talks about what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. From the educational remit of British television in the early 2000's, to the emergence of amateur archaeology, and World War One remembrance and myths, this episode has it all. Raised Questions: -Did you know the BBC made a rival programme to Channel Four's Time Team? -Why weren't professional archaeologists interested in World War One battlefields back in the early 2000's? -Why wouldn't The Diggers be allowed to do their work today? -Why does wood survive in Flanders Field? -Why is it important to show the reality of war in documentaries? Chapters: 0:06 Welcome to Review It Yourself 1:14 Revisiting The Forgotten Battlefield 2:55 The Evolution of BBC Documentaries 7:31 The Role of 'The Diggers' 9:19 Post-War Reconstruction Challenges 10:48 Discoveries Beneath the Surface 13:53 Amateurs vs. Professionals in Archaeology 15:28 The Significance of Archaeological Finds 21:02 Understanding the Reality of War 23:28 The Human Cost of Conflict 30:15 The Reality of Identification 34:59 Forgotten Events of the Past 38:54 The Fog of War 40:47 Officer Casualties and Leadership 45:44 Findings from the Battlefield Trench 47:45 Unearthing History 56:34 The Weight of Remembrance 1:01:20 Reflections on Loss 1:06:21 The Reality of War 1:08:09 Commemoration vs. Reality 1:16:56 Modern Discoveries 1:23:05 The Role of DNA 1:28:58 The Future of Historical Narratives 1:33:57 Sharing Knowledge and Passion The Programme on BBC iPlayer (UK Only): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074n0m/meet-the-ancestors-series-5-3-the-forgotten-battlefield Paul's Podcast: Further Information can be found in Paul's podcast: The Old Front Line: -Battlefield Archaeology & Essex Farm Episode (3rd April 2020). -Forgotten Battlefield: The Reunion Episode (1st April 2023). The Old Front Line Website: https://oldfrontline.co.uk/ Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 36m
  6. Cold War Britain (2025 Book) Part Two with Author Fraser McCallum

    JAN 4

    Cold War Britain (2025 Book) Part Two with Author Fraser McCallum

    Sean and Fraser McCallum, Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, continue their Cold War discussion. Our Guest: https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and the link is here for you to do your own research on the book. You can buy it from whatever seller you want, we're not trying to influence you. Sean and Sarah highly recommend the book though! Chapters: 0:10 The Evolution of Airborne Weapons 1:03 Scotland's Nuclear Dilemma 2:20 Greenham Common and Women's Activism 3:51 The Anxiety of Nuclear Threats 5:20 Eisenhower and Churchill's Perspectives 10:14 The Impact of Cold War Culture 14:09 Remembering Cold War Conflicts 19:38 The Falklands War and Its Legacy 26:01 The Aftermath of Yugoslavia's Conflict 27:29 Short Attention Spans in History 31:14 The Depressing Continuity of Conflict 35:21 Cultural Reflections on Cold War 40:45 The Legacy of 'Threads' 47:58 The Evolution of Cold War Cinema 53:59 The Book as a Gateway to History 55:08 Final Thoughts on Cold War Legacy Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  7. Cold War Britain (2025 Book) Part One with Author Fraser McCallum

    JAN 4

    Cold War Britain (2025 Book) Part One with Author Fraser McCallum

    'Keep a hold of those 99 balloons, tear down this wall Mr Gorbachev and make a shelter of your internal doors, we're diving into the Cold War in Britain'. Sean is joined by Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, Fraser McCallum. A two-hour exploration of the Cold War from a purely British stand-point, this begins as a discussion of Fraser's book and rapidly becomes an in-depth, humorous and passionate discussion between two lads who love history. References: -The parade that Sean was talking about was the "Victory Celebration" Parade in London on 8th June 1946, which omitted the Polish Forces. -The Channel Four programme Sean was talking about was the 2010 documentary 'Bloody Foreigners: The Untold Battle of Britain'. Our Guest: https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and the link is here for you to do your own research on the book. You can buy it from whatever seller you want, we're not trying to influence you. Sean and Sarah highly recommend the book though! Podcast Sting: Marv from Pods Like Us podcast. Find It Here: https://marvsmooth.podbean.com/ Chapters: 0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain 0:27 The Role of the NHS 3:13 Labour Government and Idealism versus Reality 5:32 Making History Accessible 6:30 The Lack of books on Britain's role in the Cold War 8:17 The Cold War and British Identity 8:47 The Challenge of Academic History 9.40 A book with Winston Churchill and David Bowie 0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain 0:27 The Role of the NHS 3:25 Historical Context and Modern Politics 5:32 Making History Accessible 8:17 The Cold War and British Identity 8:47 The Challenge of Academic History 12:48 Did Churchill under-estimate Stalin? 16:44 The Dilemma of Poland 18:13 The Suez Crisis 19:10 The Vietnam War and British Involvement 23:45 The UK/US 'Special Relationship' 25:20 The UK/USSR relationship-A Marriage of Convenience? 42:09 Protests and Changing Attitudes 44:15 The Cultural Impact of the Cold War 50:23 Cinema and Cold War Narratives 56:16 Reflections on History and Film 59:00 The Evolution of Britain's Nuclear Arsenal Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  8. 12/24/2025

    The Holiday (2006) Christmas Special with Clayton & Shawn from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies'

    A classic episode as Sean, Clayton and Shawn dive into one of the most beloved Christmas films of all time: The Holiday (2006). Eyelid kissing, across-the-pond relationships and characters 'so English it hurts' combine to make this episode unmissable. Sean takes some time to teach Clayton and Shawn some chocolate-based English phrases. Who moved where, after the credits roll? Chapters: 0:08 Christmas Special Introduction 2:01 Jude Law's Charisma 3:06 Love Actually vs. The Holiday 9:10 Characters and Their Arcs 12:37 Jack Black's Unexpected Charm 21:53 Unrequited Love Reflections 23:51 Iris's Transformation 43:55 The Power of Friendship 55:36 Emotional Climax of the Film 1:12:09 Fluffy Christmas Movie Expectations 1:16:13 Sweet Treats and Chocolate 1:22:23 Wrapping Up the Year Thanks for Listening! Find us here:  X: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m
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The Podcast with the sigh. Film Reviews (mostly) without the faff, with Sean from the North and Sarah from the South. New episodes every Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Review It Yourself
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
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