Two Please- A Movies & TV Podcast

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Two, Please is a movies & TV podcast for people a little too obsessed with what they watch. In each episode, hosts Abhin and Rohit pick a film, show, director, or theme and break it down with deep-dive analysis and exceptionally terrible humor. From modern Hollywood classics like Boogie Nights, Mad Max: Fury Road, Titanic, The Matrix, to Indian gems like Tumbbad & Gangs of Wasseypur, expect bold opinions, overthought theories, behind-the-scenes stories, and a slightly concerning obsession with David Fincher's Gone Girl. You can also check us out on our YouTube Channel!

  1. How Pierce Brosnan Rescued James Bond (And Then Broke Him)

    Apr 29

    How Pierce Brosnan Rescued James Bond (And Then Broke Him)

    Pierce Brosnan rescued James Bond from a six-year exile, made him bigger than he'd ever been, and then broke him so badly the franchise had to start over. On this episode we discuss his rather strange run as Bond from the mid-90s to the early 2000s, get into all four films — GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day — and dig into both the series' complicated past and its resurgence after his run as cinema's most famous spy. Pierce Brosnan rescued James Bond from a six-year exile, made him bigger than he'd ever been, and then broke him so badly the franchise had to start over. On this episode we discuss his rather strange run as Bond from the mid-90s to the early 2000s, get into all four films — GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day — and dig into both the series' complicated past and its resurgence after his run as cinema's most famous spy. LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PDOCAST! CHAPTERS: 00:00 An Intro to The Pierce Brosnan Years 00:43 Our Relationship with the Brosnan Era 04:14 The Bond That Took My Bond Virginity 04:52 A 30-Second History of James Bond 06:21 The Connery, Lazenby & Moore Years 06:54 Roger Moore at 57 and A Franchise in Crisis 07:13 How Pierce Brosnan Lost Bond the First Time 07:32 Timothy Dalton, License to Kill, and a Reshaping Action Genre 09:02 Bond Disappears For Six Years 10:10 Enter GoldenEye 10:43 Hot Take: James Bond Is a Terrible Spy 12:49 GoldenEye — Why It Still Holds Up 13:19 Famke Janssen as Xenia Onatopp — Best Henchwoman Ever 15:39 Jean Grey to Murder-by-Thighs 16:38 GoldenEye vs. Thunderball — Ranking the Best Bond 17:02 Judi Dench As M 19:31 Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) 20:35 The Laziest Villain Goal in Bond History 21:46 What the Film Got Backwards 22:24 Roger Spottiswoode, Titanic, and a Doomed Production 22:58 The k.d. lang vs. Sheryl Crow Theme Song Controversy 24:01 Michelle Yeoh Is the Only Reason to Watch This 24:28 The Crime of Being Forgettable 25:49 The World Is Not Enough (1999) 26:00 "Always Have an Escape Plan" 26:48 Sophie Marceau as Elektra King — Best Bond Girl Ever? 27:24 Robert Carlyle's Renard and the Bullet in His Brain 28:10 The Iran War Allegory You Didn't Ask For 31:24 Denise Richards as a Nuclear Physicist — WHY? 31:52 The Worst Line in Bond History 33:05 Die Another Day (2002) 33:39 Surfing the Ice Palace and Other Crimes Against Cinema 35:46 Halle Berry as Jinx and the Madonna Problem 37:09 The Diamond Laser, Explained 38:20 The Plan to Burn the DMZ — Who Was Kim Jong-Il's Physics Teacher? 39:23 Madonna's British Accent and the Iceland/Greenland Mix-Up 40:23 Punching Newton in the Dick — The Aston Martin Flip 42:23 The Death Knell of Brosnan's Bond 42:58 Why Brosnan's Run Ended at Exactly the Right Time 43:29 Austin Powers, Bourne, and the Death of Camp 44:40 Casino Royale Rights, Brosnan Gets Fired 44:50 The Post-9/11 Case for Daniel Craig 45:56 The Daniel Craig Backlash That Shut Up Real Fast 46:44 Were the Dalton Films Ahead of Their Time? 48:21 Ranking the Brosnan Films, Worst to Best 49:50 The Theme Song Debate 53:30 Best Bond Villain, Best Bond Girl, Worst Bond Girl 55:34 Closing Thoughts 56:24 Outro Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/

    57 min
  2. What Makes A Good War Movie?

    Apr 12

    What Makes A Good War Movie?

    In this episode of Two Please, we break down what makes a good war movie by looking at four key things: nuance, realism, emotional storytelling, and whether the film ultimately feels anti-war. From Saving Private Ryan and 1917 to Dunkirk, Letters from Iwo Jima, Jojo Rabbit, and Oppenheimer, we talk about the films that get it right, the ones that fall into propaganda, and why the best war movies stay with you long after the spectacle ends. CHAPTERS: 00:00 What makes a good war movie?00:23 Why now?01:56 War stories beyond cinema02:57 Propaganda and critical viewing04:30 The 4 tests of a great war movie07:22 Nuance over easy heroes and villains08:18 Flags of Our Fathers vs. Letters from Iwo Jima09:12 Mission Kashmir and moral complexity11:31 Why Nazis are the exception13:39 Vietnam films and the rejection of propaganda16:46 The Green Berets and shifting sentiment17:38 Realism and spectacle in war cinema18:40 Why Saving Private Ryan is still so fresh20:33 Dunkirk as spectacle-first filmmaking22:54 1917 and technical immersion25:54 Human stories inside war27:00 Saving Private Ryan as an emotional mission27:54 Grave of the Fireflies and civilian tragedy39:00 Jojo Rabbit and satire in war stories40:03 Schindler’s List and survival41:05 Does the film leave you anti-war?42:42 Great anti-war films44:37 Bad representations and post-9/11 stereotyping55:09 When war movies become caricatures56:13 Final takeaway57:14 Oppenheimer, Hiroshima, and the cost of war Don't forget to LIKE THE VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/

    1 hr
  3. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Made Us Love Game of Thrones Again

    Mar 10

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Made Us Love Game of Thrones Again

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms just wrapped its first season and somehow did the impossible — it made us care about Westeros again. On this episode, Abhin, Rohit, and returning guest Falah break down the entire season: from the perfect casting to the moments that wrecked us, from a deep lore dive into the Blackfyre Rebellion to what Summerhall means for this story, and whether you should even bother with House of the Dragon at this point. Come join us as we join Dunk & Egg on a fun adventure in the Ashford Meadow. ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: We discuss all 6 episodes in detail. Book spoilers from the Dunk & Egg novellas and broader ASOIAF lore from around 34:43 onward. Don't Forget to LIKE, SHARE & FOLLOW THE POD! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - What Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? 1:21 - First Impressions: Falah 2:10 - First Impressions: Rohit 2:47 - First Impressions: Abhin 4:58 - Behind the Scenes: Happy Accidents 5:47 - How Ivanhoe Shaped the World of Dunk & Egg 6:30 - Casting Breakdown: Dunk, Egg, Lionel, Baelor & Aerion 9:03 - Should You Read the Books? 10:07 - Memorable Moments: Episode 1 — "All the Luck is Ours" 14:14 - Memorable Moments: Episode 2 — Steely Determination 15:13 - Memorable Moments: Episode 3 — The Big Reveal 16:50 - Every Third Person in Westeros is Named Aegon 17:42 - Episode 5: Saving Private Dunk 18:50 - LORE DIVE: The Blackfyre Rebellion & the Battle of the Redgrass Fields 22:17 - The Dothraki Song Translation 22:41 - Episode 5 Continued: Get Up Ser Duncan! 26:04 - Bleach, Ghulam & the Anime of It All 27:29 - Episode 6: Nailing a Penny to the Tree 28:55 - Dorne Tease & Next Season Hopes 29:43 - The Time Falah Spoiled the Red Wedding 31:10 - Reading Oberyn vs. The Mountain During Turbulence 31:53 - Why GOT Season 4 Was Peak Television 32:43 - Episode 6 Continued: Book vs. Show Changes 34:43 - ⚠️ BOOK SPOILERS: Summerhall, Aegon the Unlikely & Rhaegar's Birth 38:57 - The Season 8 Problem 39:27 - The Mandalorian Comparison 40:36 - Should You Watch House of the Dragon? 42:24 - Final Verdict 43:13 - Why This Show Matters Right Now 44:38 - Joffrey vs. Egg: Who Was Better? 45:13 - Musalman Graphic Novel (Out This Eid!) 46:29 - Coming Up Next! 🔗 LINKS Read Musalman Here: https://www.instagram.com/musalmancomix/Two Please on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/ Two Please on X: https://x.com/TwoPleasePod Two Please on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twopleasepod Two Please on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3i7THqryfJKdPDGJx2aH74 Two Please on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-please-a-movies-tv-podcast/id1564549400Previous episode with Falah — Best Graphic Novel Adaptations: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H1HANLJdHxL1FWm2Gy04h?si=b0a81d207b524602A Wiki of Ice and Fire: awoiaf.westeros.org #GameOfThrones #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #DunkAndEgg #AKOTSK #HouseOfTheDragon #ASOIAF #Westeros #TwoPlease #Podcast

    48 min
  4. Love Triangles: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly?

    Feb 17

    Love Triangles: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly?

    Why are we as a society so obsessed with Love Triangles? And why do we keep going back to them over and over again? Well, on this week's episode, we decided to tackle that very question while also discussing some of the best representations of the genre, some of the worst & some of the best 'so-bad its good' films, that Bollywood has to offer. Come for the info, stay for the chaos. It promises to be a very fun ride. 00:00:00 Intro — why love triangles still work 00:04:40 Why love triangles are engaging (audience “choice” fantasy) 00:05:12 Segmenting the episode: Good vs Bad vs “Trashy” 00:06:34 GOOD — Casablanca 00:14:13 GOOD — Silsila 00:19:06 GOOD — Forgetting Sarah Marshall 00:24:19 GOOD — Challengers 00:29:46 GOOD — Past Lives 00:36:17 Quick shout-out — Eternity 00:37:23 BAD — Segment intro 00:37:48 BAD — Twilight series 00:43:18 BAD — Pearl Harbor 00:46:09 TRASHY — Segment intro 00:47:03 TRASHY — Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 00:51:51 TRASHY — Dil To Pagal Hai 00:54:10 TRASHY — Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon 00:57:10 TRASHY — Dostana 00:59:48 Wrap-up + outro Follow Us!  On Instagram: https://instagram.com/twopleasepod On X aka Twitter: https://x.com/TwoPleasePod On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3i7THqryfJKdPDGJx2aH74?si=e0bc109eeaf74135 On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/two-please/id1564756422

    1h 1m
  5. Why Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone Is The Ultimate Comfort Movie

    12/24/2025

    Why Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone Is The Ultimate Comfort Movie

    It’s Christmas Eve, so much like the rest of the world, we're rewatching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the movie that launched a generation’s favorite comfort-watch franchise. In this episode of the Two Please Podcast, Abhin and Rohit revisit the magic of the first film: what still makes it feel warm and timeless, the moments that shaped the wizarding world on screen, and why it’s become a yearly holiday tradition for so many fans. We talk iconic scenes like Diagon Alley, the wonder of discovering Hogwarts, the role of John Williams’ score, and the parts of the movie that hit differently when you rewatch it as an adult. Whether you call it Sorcerer’s Stone or Philosopher’s Stone, this is a cozy, funny, spoiler-filled deep dive into why the magic still works. 00:00 Welcome to Hogwarts 00:49 Why We’re Doing Harry Potter (Christmas Series) 02:12 Our Harry Potter Origin Stories 08:04 The Ultimate Comfort Movie 09:13 How This Movie Got Made 12:33 Dumbledore Casting Talk 14:41 Book vs Movie Cuts 15:40 Why the Chess Scene Rules 18:01 John Williams + The Zoo Scene 22:10 Diagon Alley 26:44 Train to Hogwarts 29:23 Quidditch Makes No Sense 33:22 Responsible Voldemort 33:52 Unicorn Blood Scene 38:25 Snape Misdirect + Quirrell 41:21 Why It Feels Like Christmas 42:58 House Points Rigged? 45:05 Ranking the HP Movies 45:28 Merry Christmas + Outro

    46 min
  6. 1999: The Best Year For Movies?

    12/21/2025

    1999: The Best Year For Movies?

    In this episode, we break down why 1999 is often called the best year for movies. From huge box office hits like The Phantom Menace, Toy Story 2, and The Sixth Sense to era-defining cult classics and critical darlings like Fight Club, Magnolia, Office Space, The Blair Witch Project, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. We look at what made the late-90s Hollywood pipeline so bold, how these films shaped modern filmmaking, and whether any year since has matched the sheer variety, risk-taking, and cultural impact of movies released in 1999. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: why 1999 was an insane time 00:46 Episode roadmap 01:28 Biggest blockbusters list + what it says about the era 04:23 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 07:18 The Sixth Sense  09:01 Toy Story 2 10:50 Quick hits: Tarzan / The Mummy / Notting Hill / Austin Powers 12:37 Oscars & award talk (American Beauty, Boys Don’t Cry, The Green Mile) 14:39 Magnolia 18:05 The Blair Witch Project 20:58 Office Space 24:15 Fight Club 25:41 The Talented Mr. Ripley 27:46 Cruel Intentions + American Pie 29:06 Election 29:37 Editor note: Why Eyes Wide Shut isn't here 30:00 Audition (Japan) 31:33 Bollywood picks  36:51 Wrap-up + outro Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twopleasepod Follow us on X: https://x.com/TwoPleasePod Fight Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOFvzFHQ9hI&t=705s&pp=ygUdZmlnaHQgY2x1YiB0d28gcGxlYXNlIHBvZGNhc3Q%3D The Matrix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK5jDv4G2eU&t=238s&pp=ygUddGhlIG1hdHJpeCB0d28gcGxlYXNlIHBvZGNhc3Q%3D

    37 min
  7. Terrible Book To Film Adaptations

    11/26/2025

    Terrible Book To Film Adaptations

    A great book does not necessarily mean a great movie. On this week's episode, we discuss some of THE WORST adaptations of famous novels, detailing how and why these films just did not work. Join us, it's going to be a fun one! 00:00 - Why Authors Hate Hollywood 00:56 - Welcome to Two Please! 01:10 - Why adaptations go wrong 02:56 - Movie #1 – The Hobbit trilogy 10:49 - Movie #2 – Dhadkan via Wuthering Heights 16:20 - Movie #3 – Pride & Prejudice, female gaze & Regency romance 21:56 - Movie #4 – I Am Legend 29:58 - Movie #5 – Eragon & the Inheritance Cycle 37:23 - Movie #6 – Stephen King’s The Dark Tower 41:51 - Movie #7 – Artemis Fowl 47:17 - Harry Potter Rant 50:24 - Coming Up!

    53 min
  8. Why Boogie Nights (1997) Is So Good | Two Please Podcast

    10/27/2025

    Why Boogie Nights (1997) Is So Good | Two Please Podcast

    From Netflix’s birth to Titanic mania, its safe to say that 1997 was a stacked year, but not before a 26-year-old Paul Thomas Anderson dropped Boogie Nights, turning taboo into pure cinema. On this episode, we revisit the film’s intoxicating rise-and-fall arc, the found-family heartbeat, and the moment VHS killed the golden age of adult films. We also dig into the real-world inspirations (Dirk Diggler ⇄ John Holmes; the Wonderland murders), the deliriously tense Alfred Molina “Jessie’s Girl” sequence, some wild what-ifs—like Leo DiCaprio passing on the lead—and the legend behind Dirk's big reveal at the end of the film. Chapters: 00:00 PTA Was HOW OLD?! 00:24 What You’ll Get (Adult Themes) 01:23 First Impressions 03:30 From Valley Kid to Visionary 04:24 What Could've Been 06:33 Why Wahlberg Works 07:31 Burt Reynolds vs PTA (…and the Oscar) 08:38 The REAL Dirk Diggler 11:25 Was that Real or Fake? 12:52 This Opening One-Take SLAPS 15:28 More PTA Flexing 21:34 Tone Flip on NYE 25:54 VHS Killed The Film Star 29:39 Jessie's Girl: The Most Tense 8 Minutes 33:06 Found Family… and Fallout 42:16 Wrap-Up Content note: Heavy adult themes on this episode, so viewer discretion is advised. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod/

    44 min
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Two, Please is a movies & TV podcast for people a little too obsessed with what they watch. In each episode, hosts Abhin and Rohit pick a film, show, director, or theme and break it down with deep-dive analysis and exceptionally terrible humor. From modern Hollywood classics like Boogie Nights, Mad Max: Fury Road, Titanic, The Matrix, to Indian gems like Tumbbad & Gangs of Wasseypur, expect bold opinions, overthought theories, behind-the-scenes stories, and a slightly concerning obsession with David Fincher's Gone Girl. You can also check us out on our YouTube Channel!

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