4 episodes
The Good, The Bad and The Better Than Average Podcast Alice Smithson and Bryan Fawcett
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- TV & Film
The curtain calls and the stage is set.
Two friends embark on a journey across the world of entertainment, with nothing but their wits and determination to find great movies.
However this task is easier said than done and in a world of remakes, will they be able to endure it?
Join them, as they try to justify the good, the bad and the better than average films and tv.
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Episode 4 - Our Favourite Directors
SPOILER WARNING - Reservoir Dogs, Inglorious Bastards, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, 127 Hours, Trainspotting and Get Out.
In this episode, Bryan and Alice talk about some of their favourite directors in Cinema. Listen to us break down some of the best directors in the business. We discuss Tarantino’s story telling, Danny Boyle’s beautiful aesthetic and Jordan Peele’s new take into horror. It’s not just acting, it’s every individual element that makes a film, so we try to dive into the minds of these greats.
Music - Hyperfun by Kevin Macleod -
Episode 3 - Star Wars
WARNING - STRONG LANGUAGE
A long, long time ago... On a podcast somewhere near...
(Insert opening theme).
STAR WARS. Alice and Bryan get nostalgic about the Star Wars franchise. They go into large discussions about the trilogies, design choices, part of the history towards making the originals and where the Star Wars franchise might end up. From the stars to sand, come and join us on this wild space adventure.
Music: Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod -
Episode 2 - Animation
WARNING - STRONG LANGUAGE.
In this episode, Alice and Bryan decide to kickback with some Saturday morning cartoons. They take a trip down memory lane, as Alice breaks down some of the animation industry. They discuss techniques, examine aged cartoons and revisit animation history. Sit back, settle in and get ready to relive your childhood.
Music: Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod
SPOILER WARNING for the following films and series: Batman The Animated Series, Treasure Planet, The Lion King, Spiderman- Into the Spider-verse, Toy Story 3 and Peter Pan. -
Episode 1 - The Films That Made Us
In this episode, Alice and Bryan delve into the films that inspired them as performers. The pair run through some of the classics, discussing heavily into plots, themes and ideas which crafted timeless gems. Listen as they go from dead poets to karate kids, trying to give a little more insight on the films you cherish.