SCREENLAND with Brian Lloyd

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From the big screen to the small screen to the one in your very hands, SCREENLAND is here to make sense of them all. Each episode, entertainment journalist Brian Lloyd (and a few guests along the way) will boost their screen report figures and rot their brains with all of the 2D ephemera that makes up our world today.

Episodes

  1. 'The Long Walk' and 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' + Anthony Remedy on 'The Talented Mr Ripley'

    3D AGO

    'The Long Walk' and 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' + Anthony Remedy on 'The Talented Mr Ripley'

    How does a screening for 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues', a continually frantic journalist, Stephen King's pessimistic worldview, and Jude Law's fashion choices in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' all connect together? Because it's this episode of SCREENLAND, that's how. First out of the gate are reviews of 'The Long Walk', the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's (or Richard Bachman, if you're of a vintage) first-written novel about a totalitarian regime that forces people to walk for miles until all but one survives. Fun! After that, it's 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' and you'll wish to participate in The Long Walk rather than sit through that. After all that, Anthony Remedy (Insta: @anthonyremedy / @no_filler) visits to discuss the sensationally stylish, desperately dangerous, 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and all of the fashion and murder that oozes from it. RUNNING ORDER 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' Review 03:10 - 'The Long Walk' Review 06:15 - Anthony Remedy on 'The Talented Mr Ripley' 57:10 - Outro

    57 min
  2. Suggestion Box 001

    6D AGO · BONUS

    Suggestion Box 001

    That's right, folks - it's time for the inaugural SCREENLAND Suggestion Box episode! After many days and weeks of waiting, we've turned over the suggestion box and your copious notes and messages have flooded out onto the editing floor for us to pick through. In this auspicious episode, we discuss the possibility of a biopic on Noel Browne, why 'Independence Day: Resurgence' is not a guilty pleasure, reappraising 'John Carter', and unearthing a terrible animated movie about surfing penguins that featurd the voice-talents of WWE superstars Triple H, John Cena, and commentator Michael Cole. RUNNING ORDER 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - High-Concept Action Movies of the '90s 09:50 - Which Irish Person Should Get A Biopic? 21:23 - Favourite "Bad" Movies 30:15 - Filmmaker Reappraisals / Reappraising 'John Carter' 33:35 - 'Babe: Pig In The City' and Tom Waits 37:18 - Outro

    38 min
  3. 'The Paper' and 'Honey Don't' Reviewed + Aoife Barry on 'The Worst Person In The World'

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    'The Paper' and 'Honey Don't' Reviewed + Aoife Barry on 'The Worst Person In The World'

    Due to technical circumstances involving an idiot who can't turn off AutoFocus on a camera, a dog who won't stop his tail wagging or throwing soft toys at guests, and a workload that is steadily rising, this week's episode is now presented solely for your audio pleasure. Your eyeballs will just have to forego the pleasure. On this week's episode, the long-gestating spinoff to 'The Office (US)' arrives with Domhnall Gleeson leading a failing newspaper in the Midwest with a gang of misfits that includes a former White Lotus manager and Tim Key, of all people. Elsewhere, Ethan Coen's mostly meh noir 'Honey Don't!' gets reviewed and dismissed as middling fare and author and journalist Aoife Barry lands on our shores to talk about Norwegian dramedy 'The Worst Person In The World', a movie about the impossible reality of living with yourself in a world that is slowly decaying, interspersed with emotional blackmail and the smooth Yacht Rock sounds of Christopher Cross. As always, if you've got a comment or a suggestion for next week's show, feel free to contact directly on Instagram at @screenlandpod or @brianmlloyd! RUNNING ORDER 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Hey, where's the video?! 06:03 - 'Honey Don't!' and a quick overview of 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' 13:58 - 'The Paper' and Domhnall Gleeson's comedic chops 24:26 - Aoife Barry on 'The Worst Person In The World' 58:00 - Outro

    59 min
  4. 'Caught Stealing' and 'The Thursday Murder Club' Reviewed + The Impact of The Daily Show

    AUG 27

    'Caught Stealing' and 'The Thursday Murder Club' Reviewed + The Impact of The Daily Show

    On this week's episode of SCREENLAND, we're going back to the late '90s and specifically New York with Darren Aronofsky and Austin Butler for 'Caught Stealing', a so-so crime thriller about a case of mistaken identity and a chase through the city by gangsters and a beautiful. If that sounds an awful lot like 'After Hours', you'll be glad to know Griffin Dunne is in it too.After that, we're headed to Cooper's Chase to meet with the members of 'The Thursday Murder Club' - that's Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, and Meath native Pierce Brosnan - as they investigate a murder close to their retirement home and the nefarious dealings of those involved with it. Richard Osman does pleasant, cosy crime capers of the ITV variety, you say? Also, the John Thaw I couldn't remember? Inspector Morse. INSPECTOR MORSE. JESUS. Anyway, that's 'The Thursday Murder Club'.We also briefly touch on Irish drama - specifically Cork drama - 'Christy' with a terrible rendition of the Kabin Krew's 'The Spark' that you'd be best to forget.After that, Mike Sheridan - formerly, the editor of entertainment.ie, JOE.ie, and now documentary maker - hits the couch with 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' as his SCREENLAND pick. Mike goes in on his love of Stewart, the sharpness of his political satire, what makes political analysis so difficult in the current context, the import of American radicalisation in Ireland, and why he probably should have stuck to his original pick for SCREENLAND - which was Todd Phillips' 'Old School'. It's a modern classic, folks. Can't argue with it.As always, feel free to leave comments, criticisms, death threats, declarations of love and adoration, and anything else in the space below. You can contact SCREENLAND directly on Instagram! Our handle (lol, what is this, the early Internet) is @screenlandpod and you can also get Brian directly as well - it's brianmlloyd on nearly all platforms. OK, time for the running order and then a bunch of hashtags because SEO drains the life out of me.00:00 - INTRO02:40 - INCOHERENT RAMBLING?04:57 - 'Caught Stealing' REVIEW07:31 - 'The Thursday Murder Club' REVIEW11:44 - 'Christy' REVIEW13:33 - Mike Sheridan arrives on SCREENLAND17:20 - Is the discourse pointless?23:00 - Drilling down with John Oliver29:00 - Does comedy make it less serious?36:10 - Podcasting won't catch on39:00 - Headbangers, headdaballs, nutjobs44:37 - Where you get information is crucial48:07 - Money is speech in America51:35 - US politics as wrestling and kayfabe58:15 - "Gavin Newsom wants it too much..."1:01:33 - Are studios finished?1:06:10 - OUTRO

    1h 7m

  5. AUG 19

    'Eddington' & 'Life of Chuck' Reviews + Muireann O'Connell on 'Grosse Pointe Blank'

    This week, we're diving deep into the latest in film with our reviews of two of the most talked-about movies of the year. First up, we tackle Ari Aster's 'Eddington,' a dark and satirical film set during the pandemic. We break down the sinister and at times unsettling approach of the 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' director and discuss why, while it may not be a "satisfying" film, it's an essential watch for anyone who loves thought-provoking cinema. Next, we review Mike Flanagan's sentimental and earnest Stephen King adaptation, 'The Life of Chuck.' We explore the film's unique structure, its emotional core, and why we think it might have been even more powerful as a miniseries. Finally, in a very special segment, we're joined by the brilliant Muireann O'Connell to talk about her love for the classic film 'Grosse Pointe Blank.' Muireann shares some brilliant insights, from the film's legendary soundtrack to how she feels about the '90s cultural revival and her own fascinating career in radio and television. 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - 'Eddington' Reviewed 11:16 - 'The Life of Chuck' Reviewed 16:36 - Yes, I know Eddie barks, no, I can't do anything about it 18:00 - Muireann O'Connell on 'Grosse Pointe Blank' 29:56 - Minnie Driver and the Hollywood Machine 36:34 - Is this a rose-tinted glasses situation? 42:08 - Have you seen 'Superman' yet?! 50:24 - The 'Pride and Prejudice' Debate, Truncated 1:00:01 - 'Grosse Pointe Blank' as a warm, comfort movie 1:02:33 - Outro #Podcast #FilmReview #MovieReview #AriAster #Eddington #MikeFlanagan #TheLifeOfChuck #StephenKing #GrossePointeBlank #MuireannOConnell #FilmCommentary #FilmAnalysis #90sMovies #NewMovies #Horror #DarkComedy #Drama

    1h 3m

  6. AUG 13

    'Materialists' & 'Alien: Earth' Reviews + Comedian Peter McGann on Limmy & Comedy Writing

    In this week's episode, we're breaking down 'Materialists', dissecting xenomorphs with 'Alien: Earth', and talking Limmy and comedy writing with our guest Peter McGann!! Peter McGann's comedy tour Ah No lands in the Lighthouse in Dun Laoghaire on September 12, Limelight II in Belfast on September 27, the Museum of Comedy in London on October 18th and DeBarra's in Clonakilty on December 12th! Follow Peter on Instagram at @peterjmcgann RUNNING ORDER 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Materialists Review 18:53 - Alien Earth Review 32:36 - Marc Maron's Podcast Run 37:20 - Peter McGann 1:04:16 - Outro

    1h 5m

  7. AUG 5

    Ms. Rachel's DIY Integrity & Parenting Impact + 'Weapons' & 'Freakier Friday' Reviews

    On this week's episode of SCREENLAND, host Brian Lloyd tackles the biggest topics in movies, TV, and internet culture. We kick things off with our honest, spoiler-free reviews of the new horror movie 'Weapons' and the long-awaited sequel 'Freakier Friday'. Plus, a quick dive into the classic '90s series 'Sharpe' starring Sean Bean. Then, we're joined by Today FM's Shauna O'Reilly to discuss the surprise cultural phenomenon that is Ms. Rachel. As a parent, Shauna gives us an exclusive look at how the children's YouTube channel helped her, revealing Ms. Rachel's incredible integrity and a refreshing DIY approach to content creation. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on the movies and TV shows you love! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - What is Screenland?! 05:33 - WEAPONS Review 14:38 - FREAKIER FRIDAY Review 24:04 - How sharp is SHARPE? 26:00 - My camera sucks, this is probably out of sync by now, sorry about that 27:03 - Shauna O'Reilly, defender of Ms. Rachel 33:13 - Discovering Ms. Rachel during the pandemic 41:03 - Ms. Rachel's Netflix deal and insane viewing figures 48:09 - Turns out Bosco was maybe genderless?! 52:11 - Having integrity 57:03 - OFF TOPIC, we talked about Shauna's favourite celeb stories of the year so far including 'It Ends With Us' and Katy Perry going to space 1:07:01 - Show's over, go home

    1h 8m
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From the big screen to the small screen to the one in your very hands, SCREENLAND is here to make sense of them all. Each episode, entertainment journalist Brian Lloyd (and a few guests along the way) will boost their screen report figures and rot their brains with all of the 2D ephemera that makes up our world today.

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