Baby Driver

This week the boys review the 2017 action thriller Baby Driver, written and directed by Edgar Wright.

The film stars Ansel Elgort as Baby, a gifted getaway driver desperate to escape a criminal life with his girlfriend Debora (Lily James), alongside a supporting cast featuring Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Eiza González, Jon Bernthal and Jamie Foxx.

The episode opens on a rare serious note, with the Scotsman offering a brief shout-out to anyone dealing with cancer. The moment doesn’t last long, as the Aussie promptly lightens the mood by revealing he has multiple mystery subscriptions draining his bank account — and venting about how absurdly difficult it is to cancel anything these days.

Opinions split on the film’s set pieces: the Aussie loves the first house and dislikes the second, while the Scotsman can’t stop raving about the editing and rhythm of the film.

Along the way, the Scotsman calls out the Aussie for regularly dropping useless facts mid-conversation, officially declaring them a podcast-flow hazard.

The discussion branches into why stunt performers still aren’t recognised at the Oscars — only for the pair to discover after recording, that a Stunt Design category will finally be introduced in 2028 for the Academy’s 100th ceremony.

The last act of the film gets pulled apart in detail, with debate around the direction, performances and Edgar Wright’s trademark editing techniques.

Rohan Reminisces for 2017 is described politely as a disaster, with the Aussie completely derailing his own segment. It really has to be heard to be believed. Improvement is expected next time.

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