Aussie and the Scotsman talk movies

The Banshees of Inishirin

This week we are reviewing the 2022 black tragicomedy film The Banshees of Inisherin directed, written, and co-produced by Martin McDonagh.
Set on a remote fictional island off the west coast of Ireland in 1923, The film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two lifelong friends who find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their friendship, with severe consequences for both of them.
Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan co-star.
Hilarious start with the intro - if you listen to nothing else - just listen to the first 10 seconds.
Then we start discussing the Scotman's new hobby - woodturning - and a near disaster with a bowl.  
The Aussie tells us a story about a broken credit card - but is it the card, the user, the limit or something else? It's a mystery.........  As we delve deeper into the characters of the movies - the tone takes a turn and we delve deep into the characters of the Aussie and the Scotsman.
One of them is needy, loves to praised, is sweet and innocent but can turn if wronged. The other is boorish, grumpy and intolerant  - who could they be talking about?
This is such a good movie - with four of the best Irish actors.  
Both boys tell some heart felt stories about friends that have disappeared and friends they have grown distant from.
Are you an extrovert, an introvert or an ambivert? We discuss why one type of person feels drained in a group setting and why others feel energised - and how to recharge your battery when you feel drained.
And the Scotsman talks about his impulse control issues. 
Click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded.
Thanks for your support.

The Bodyguard

This week we review the 1992 American romantic thriller drama film The Bodyguard directed by Mick Jackson, starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston (in her movie acting debut), Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, and Ralph Waite.
The film follows a former United States Secret Service agent turned bodyguard who is hired to protect a famous actor and singer from an unknown stalker.
Kasdan wrote the film in the mid-1970s, originally as a vehicle for Steve McQueen.
We start the podcast with a discussion about why the Scotsman angry again and why is he often grumpy - has it got something to do with the end of the Season or his podcast partner. Or is he just generally miserable.
We also chat about the Scotsman's recent testing at BFT (Body Fit Training)  - and his surprise admission about throwing up during the testing. The Aussie can't believe it. He tells us an insinkerator story which is really just a complaint about kids leaving food scraps in the sink.
The question is: "why are we reviewing The Bodyguard?" 
Well this is in the Aussie's top 10 and he tells us why. The Scotsman had not seen this and he tells us why. 
The Aussie fan-boys over Whitney all the way through:  " You get to this level of fame and some can handle it and some can't." he says and "at what age is too old to go up to celebs and want to talk?" 
The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts.
Thanks for your support 

Interview with Leigh and Tim from Popcorn Podcast

This week we are delighted to chat with Leigh Illfand and Leigh Livingstone from Popcorn Podcast.
Having just reached over 500 podcasts, we probe Leigh and Tim about their journey to success.
Having interviewed a huge number of celebs from Hugh Jackman to Nick Offerman, To Justin Baldoni the list goes on and on. You can find them on all the social sites:
Instagram -@popcornpodcast
Youtube - Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim - YouTube
Website - popcornpodcast.com
Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/5Hd9sowq8qcIxIMSkeAfdI
Tiktok - tiktok.com/@popcornpodcast
 
We discuss the art of interviewing within a 2-5 minute timeslot and how to land the right questions.
We discuss our most controversial podcasts being Duel, Interstellar and The Correspondent. 
Leigh and Tim are aghast that the Scotsman tells them he does not like Stand by Me.
We reminisce about the excitement of choosing a DVD back in the day and Leigh gives us advice on how to stay the course. 
The Aussie picks Leigh and Tim's brains on the " commercial and corporate" aspects of the business until the Scotsman steers us back on course to behind the scenes.
We talk about generational interview techniques and the difference between "content creation" and a "journalistic interview" 
Tim tells us about how the time he secured his interview with Nick Offerman at 3am - you gotta do what you gotta do!
The Aussie asks Tim and Leigh about their exclusive Justin Baldoni interivew following the controversy and fall out from the film  it Ends With Us .
And we finish with the obvious "what is your favourite film?" question 
Tune in for a light hearted chat about podcasting and learn a little behind the scenes.
 
The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts.
Thanks for your support 

The Birdcage

This week we review the1996 American comedy film The Birdcage produced and directed by Mike Nichols.
Elaine May's screenplay adapted the 1978 French film La Cage aux Folles, itself an adaptation of a 1973 play.
It stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple whose son (Dan Futterman) is set to marry the daughter (Calista Flockhart) of a conservative senator (Gene Hackman) and his wife (Dianne Wiest).
Hank Azaria and Christine Baranski appear in supporting roles.
The film marked the first screen collaboration of Nichols and May, who had been a comedy duo in the 1950s and 1960s.
We start with a discussion about drag shows, drag queens and gay bars making the Aussie - unsurprisingly - feel quite uncomfortable which leads to a little bit of niggle between the boys.
The Scotsman's memory falters more than usual and we have not so very PC chat which leads onto a discussion about why Issac Rankine (AFL footballer) was given such a harsh punishment for his homophobic slur in the 2025 season.
The boys did agree on one thing - they absolutely loved this movie and highly recommend it.
But be warned - this podcast comes with a language and trigger warning.
The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts.
Thanks for your support 

Unthinkable

This week we review the 2010 American thriller film Unthinkable directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Sheen and Carrie-Anne Moss.
The film focuses on the sanctioned torture of a man who has threatened to detonate three nuclear bombs, planted in three large U.S. cities.
This is all about that ultimate question: "how far would you go - how far can the government go - how far should they go - to retrieve infomration from a suspect in order to save hundreds of thousands of lives? " 
If you think this sounds like your kind of movie then watch before we listen.
If you don't care then just tune in and listen to our discussion on the subject.
We kick off the podcast discussing the etiquette of condiments at a restaurant - the Scotsman asks the Aussie "when is it not ok to ask for tomato sauce?"
And you will hear some surprising admissions early on.  
The Scotsman drops a no pun intended - bombshell revelation - that he is on a mission to read the Quran, the Torah and the Bible - and follows that up with a very ironic story.
The Scotsman thinks most people that have stayed in a hotel room have at some point picked up the Bible from the hotel room bedside drawer, read the fist few lines (at least) before returning it.  Not the Aussie. We ar enot sure he even knows it's there and he stays in lots of hotels around the country.
We reveal some interesting marriage trivia regarding Michael Sheen towards the end of the podcast and ask: "How many times is it ok to get married before it becomes really embarrassing?"
Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded.
Thanks for your support

The Best of Denzel Washington

This week we are reviewing the best of Denzel Washington movies.
From Cry Freedom to his Oscar win in Glory to Malcolm X to The Pelican Brief to Philadelphia to Crimson Tide to The Bone Collector, Remember the Titans, Fences, The Equalizer, Flight to his Shakespearean roles, Denzel is nearly an all rounder. Except for comedy - he doesn't really do funny.
We finish with our top 5 best Denzel Washington movies - let us know if you agree or not and what you think we missed.
This podcast is full of Denzel trivia and insights.
Tune in as we discuss all things Denzel Washington.  
You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify under the podcast show in the comment section and we will reply.
Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts as it helps us get noticed.
Thanks for your support.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri

This week we review the 2017 crime drama film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri written, directed, and produced by Martin McDonagh.
It stars Frances McDormand as Mildred Hayes, a Missouri woman who rents three roadside billboards to draw attention to her daughter's unsolved rape and murder.
Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, John Hawkes, and Peter Dinklage appear in supporting roles.
This turns out to be one of our best podcasts - we have a fantastic, intelligent discussion about the pros and cons of this movie - can you believe it!
And yes! We both highly recommend watching this before listening to the podcast so we don't spoil it for you. 
The Aussie after a couple of 'off weeks' shines in this one and unbelievably his analysis turns the Scotsman around to his way of thinking. This is unheard of!
Trigger warning there is a bit of explicit language as we repeat some of the lines of the movie.
Before we get deep down into the nuances of the movie we have a discussion about vanity.
Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded.
Thanks for your support

Interview with Mack Lindon

Mack Lindon is an Australian actor turned director who first captured audiences with his powerful debut film Rise (2014), inspired by his own wrongful imprisonment. Sentenced to six years in jail in 2008, Mack was released on appeal in 2010.
Now, Mack returns with Rise of the Underdog (2025) — hitting cinemas on November 6th — an inspiring new story that celebrates the resilience of independent filmmaking and the unbreakable underdog spirit.
You can stream Rise now on Moviesense.com.au
In this episode, we ask Mack about the charges, his conviction, time behind bars, eventual exoneration, and ongoing pursuit of justice.
He opens up about the real-life people behind the film’s characters, his continued efforts to hold the system accountable, and his fight for compensation. Mack also shares what it really takes to make a movie from scratch, offers advice for aspiring filmmakers, and reveals what it was like bringing Rise to life.
We hit a small technical snag mid-chat — but the Aussie steers us back on track — and then drops a question Mack says he’s never been asked before.
The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts.
Thanks for your support 

Movie Theme Tune Quiz - with The Doc

This week we have a fun little movie theme tune quiz with The Doc returning once again to the Aussie and the Scotsman studio
The Doc schools the Aussie early in this one but the Aussie bounces back. See if you can keep up with the speed of the guesses.
The Scotsman moderates with his own unique points system.
We rattle through the decades - who will be crowned the winner? Tune in to find out. 
You can comment on our Instagram page or on Spotify .
Please click the subscribe or follow button wherever you get your podcasts as it helps us get noticed.
Thanks for your support.

The Blind Side

This week we review the 2009 American biographical sports drama film The Blind Side written and directed by John Lee Hancock.
Based on the 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, the film tells the story of Michael Oher, a football offensive lineman who overcame an impoverished upbringing to play in the National Football League (NFL) with the help of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy.
It stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne, Tim McGraw as Sean, and Quinton Aaron as Oher.
The Aussie starts by telling us how much he loves this film until the Scotsman rips it apart. He hates it and is not afraid to say so. He is very rude starts snoring during the Aussie's intro and that sets the Aussie off. 
"Every part of this movie grated on me" says the Scotsman 
This is a fiery and passionate podcast and we have a lot of back and forth. 
Have you seen it? Who do you agree with?
The podcast is available now on Spotify or Apple please click the subscribe or follow button - it really does help us be seen amongst all the other podcasts.
Thanks for your support