Aussie and the Scotsman - Unfiltered Movie Podcast

Best Australian Films of all Time

Today we are reviewing what we think are the best Australian movies of all time.
And there loads to choose from. What a great selection of Australian movies there are. 
We rattle through a lot of films before discussing our top 10.
Will we agree or disagree on our number 1?
Do you have a favourite? Could it be Baz Luhrman's big budget Australia with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman or a a lesser well know cult classic like Bad Boy Bubba?
Let us know what your favourite Australian movie is in the comments section.
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Cast Away

Today we are reviewing Cast Away a 2000 American survival drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt.The Scotsman starts to tells the story of how this podcast started before the Aussie shuts him down.The Scotsman hasn’t watched Cast Away since it came out and thought he would be bored but boy was he impressed. He luuuurrvveesssss Tom Hanks.The Aussie, well he's not quite fan-boying as much but he does try to psychoanalyse the Scotsman to uncover why he resonates so much with this film.Did you know they had to stop production for a year because Hanks had to lose a lot of weight? Well there’s this unbelievably insightful information and much more trivia in this show.Could you survive in Hank's situation - we discuss.Do you want to know what is in the FedEx package that Tom Hanks delivers to Helen Hunt at the end of movie? We discuss that too.Subscribe or follow to be notified every time a new podcast is uploaded.Thanks for your support.

CODA.

Today we review the 2022 oscar winning coming-of-age comedy-drama film CODA written and directed by Sian Heder.
It stars Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi, the child of deaf adults (CODA) and only hearing member of her family, who attempts to help her family's struggling fishing business while pursuing her aspirations to become a singer.
This podcast does not start well. The boys are arguing like an old married couple.
The Aussie is on fire here. He tears The Scotsman a new one for using the word 'lovely' over and over again.
Despite nearly coming to blows in this podcast there are lots of laughs.
Winner of Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay.
This is a must watch and listen.
 
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The Sixth Sense

Today we review the 1999 American psychological thriller film The Sixth Sense directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
It stars Bruce Willis as a child psychologist whose patient (Haley Joel Osment) claims he can see and talk to the dead.
The Scotsman is triggered - it reminds him of the time he was locked in a cupboard as a child.
The Aussie - well let's just say he was a bit disappointed in this movie.
We break down all the - now obvious - clues in the movie.
If you have not seen this before - we can't stress enough, please stop what you are doing - watch the movie before listening.
And don't read anything more about it.
Haley Joel Osmont gives the performance of a lifetime - he was outstanding.
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Jerry Maguire

Today we are reviewing the 1996 American sports comedy-drama film Jerry Maguire starring Tom Cruise as the sports agent Jerry Maguire, alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Renée Zellweger.
Spawning several catchphrases into popular culture, such as "Show me the money!" ; "You had me at 'Hello'"; "You complete me" and "Help me help you" this is one of the Aussie's favourites.
We know the Aussie loves sport, business and love stories so this is right up his alley.
The Scotsman is disappointed in the movie and goes a flat midway through the podcast - but the enthusiasm of the Aussie's "Show me the moonnneeeyyyyy!!!!" brings him back to life.
Words of wisdom from the Scotsman; "You're a true romantic and i'm more a platoon guy" that about sums the boys up in this one
(podcast fact check: Bradley Cooper is in Avengers End Game - he voices Rocket Racoon from Gardians of the Galaxy - we discuss this in the trivia section)
 
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A Few Good Men

Today we are reviewing the 1992 American legal drama film A Few Good Men written by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Rob Reiner, and starring an ensemble case including Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Morre, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, J T Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jnr and Kiefer Sutherland.
The plot follows the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case.
The Aussie wonders why Demi Moore is in this movie, "no pizzazz" he says! We haven't heard the word "pizzazz" since 1984. The Scotsman disagrees.
There are so many great scenes and so many great lines in this. The Aussie tells us a story from his time as a kid. He received his own 'code red'.
How good is the final courtroom scene? Would you sacrifice one human for the lives of many? Tough choice we discuss.
Did someone say Code Red? 
Nominated for 4 Acadamy Awards this is one of the best movies of the 1990's.
 
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Gladiator

This week we discuss the 2000 epic historical drama film Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe in his Oscar winning performance with Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou and other huge stars.
Winner of best movie and best actor for Crow and guess what the Aussie does not like it! He doesn't rate this at all. 
Can you believe it. Don't tell Russell!
The boys discuss what makes an epic movie and why it's worthy of the Oscar.
The Scotsman does his best to convince him why it is worthy and despite recently being at the Colosseum in Rome the Aussie is not impressed - you have to hear his opinion.
A must listen and it is a precursor to the upcoming Gladiator 2.
 
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American Beauty

This week we discuss the 1999 American black comedy drama film American Beauty directed by Sam Mendes in his directorial debut.
Winner of 5 oscars this movie stars Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham, an advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend, played by Mena Suvari.
Annette Bening stars as Lester's materialistic wife, Carolyn, and Thora Birch plays their insecure daughter, Jane.
Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper, and Allison Janney co-star.
This is an interesting movie, subject matter and podcast debate in light of Kevin Spacey's sexual misconduct accusations and subsequent not guilty verdict.
But is he still guilty in the court of public opinion? The Aussie thinks so.
We discuss mid life crisis - not giving a f^&k and letting loose.
We have a big debate about Annette Benning and her OCD or not OCD - would you in the height of passion tell someone their beer is about to spill and ruin the moment?
And the Aussie gives maybe the worst and most incoherent wrap we have ever heard!
Check this one it's a classic even if we do say so ourselves.
 
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As Good as It Gets

This week we discuss the 1997 American romantic comedy drama film As Good as It Gets.
It stars Jack Nicholson in his oscar winning role as a misanthropic, bigoted and obsessive–compulsive novelist, Helen Hunt in her oscar winning role as a single mother with a chronically ill son, and Greg Kinnear in his Golden Globe winning role as a gay artist.
Needless to say the Aussie is madly in love with this movie. It makes him want to be a better man.
It is hard not to love this feel good, brilliantly acted oscar worthy movie.
The boys reel off line after line. Written by James L Brooks and Mark Andrus this is a brilliant, loveable, endearing and entertaining movie.
It's a must watch if you haven't already.
 
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The Shawshank Redemption

This week we discuss the 1994 American prison drama The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. 
The film tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne (Robbins), who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murders of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence.
Over the following two decades, he befriends a fellow prisoner, Ellis "Red" Redding played by Morgan Freeman, and becomes instrumental in a money laundering operation led by the prison warden Samuel Norton (Bob Gunton).
This is in the Aussie's top 3 movies of all time - what a call that is.
The Scotsman believe it or not was bored when he watched it this time around. 
The Aussie tells him he is "full of shit". Listen to how disappointed the Aussie is with his Scottish counterpart.
Is he being 'obtuse'?
 
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Goodfellas

This week we discuss the 1990 American biographical crime drama film Goodfellas directed by Martin Scorsese.
It stars Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino.
The film narrates the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill and his friends and family from 1955 to 1980.
This is one of the Scotsman's favourite and the Aussie - believe it or not - had not seen this one! Worse still - he did not enjoy it. 
He did enjoy Joe Pesci's performance at least and the Scotsman, not happy, questions his movie reviewing skills.
Is this movie comparable to The Godfather? Or could Goodfellas be better? The Scotsman poses that question.
Let us know what you think. 
 
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A Star is Born

This week we discuss the 2018 American musical romantic drama A Star is Born directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay and Sam Elliot.
You will be surprised by both Rob and Rohans reaction to this one - one of the few movies Rob had not seen and there is a good reason for it. He hates this!!
It's fair to say the Aussie loved this one. He goes a bit gaga over Lady Gaga and dribbles over Cooper.
It's a fast paced podcast that's never shallow! 
 
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Die Hard

This week we discuss the 1988 American action thriller film Die Hard starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia.
Is this Bruce Willis's best film? We think so.
Is it a Christmas movie? We discuss.
"I loved it as a boy and I love it as a man" just one of the profound statements from the Aussie in this week's review of an all time classic.
Did you know Bruce was 85th choice (approximiately) to be cast in this role?
The Scotsman lets us know in the trivia section.
Sit back and enjoy.
Yippee Kay Yaaaayyyyy M. F-er!
 
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Dead Poets Society

This week we disuss the 1989 American coming of age film Dead Poets Society directed by Tom Schulman and starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Kurtwood Smith, Norman Lloyd and Lara Flynn Boyle.
There's no messing around in this podcast. No hello. No story. They just get straight into it.
This is one of the only films the Aussie had seen and one of the few the Scotsman had not seen.
The boys get deep and meaningful as they discuss the themes of this movie.
Rob dissects his own parenting skills and Rohan gets on a chair.
They talk about social pressures and the difficulties of being a kid.
Carpe Diem!! 
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Rocky

This week we discuss the 1976 American sports drama film Rocky written by and starring Sylvester Stallone.
It is the first installment in the Rocky franchise and also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith.
In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone), a poor small-time club fighter gets an unlikely shot at the world heavyweight championship held by Apollo Creed (Weathers).
It is the first installment in the Rocky franchise.
It is fair to say this is an all time favourite. The boys can't get enough of this movie - but it gets serious when the Scotsman suggests that this is a love story. 
What do you think? Is this a love story or a boxing movie?  Rohan thinks it's a boxing movie. Rob thinks it's a love story.
Rob gets wripped apart in this one and the boys nearly come to blows. Has Rob mixed up his Rocky movies?
This is a rare five out of five from both the Aussie and the Scotsman.
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The Silence of the Lambs

This week we discuss the 1991 American psychological horror thriller film The Silence of The Lambs starring Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who is hunting a serial killer named "Buffalo Bill" who skins his female victims.
To catch him, she seeks the advice of the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer.
 With 7 oscar nominations and 5 wins it is surprising - yet unsurprising - when you hear that the Aussie had not seen this one.
Lots of amazing scenes to dissect - no pun intended!
It's a powerful, engaging, thrilling movie and even 30 years later it still holds its own.
If you haven't seen it - watch first before listening, with a nice chianti.....if you dare!!
We have some interesting trivia in this one too.
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Rain Man

This week we discuss the 1988 American road comedy drama film Rain Man starring Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino.
It tells the story of abrasive, selfish, young wheeler-dealer Charlie Babbitt (Cruise), who discovers that his estranged father has died and bequeathed virtually all of his multimillion-dollar estate to his other son, Raymond (Hoffman), an autistic savant of whose existence Charlie was unaware.
Charlie is left with only his father's beloved vintage car and rosebushes.
Both the Aussie and the Scotsman are fanboying over this movie. This is one of their favourites.
Lots of incredible scenes to choose from. Which is your favourite? The bath scene? The smoke alarm scene? The dropped matches? The casino scenes? Something else?
Let us know....by the way.......are you a very good driver?
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Slumdog Millionaire

This week we discuss the 2008 British drama film Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle and starring Dev Patel in his film debut as Jamal.
It narrates the story of 18-year-old Jamal Malik from the Juhu slums of Mumbai.
As a contestant on an Indian-Hindi version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Jamal surprises everyone by answering every question correctly so far, and he is one question away from winning the grand prize when he is accused of cheating.
He recounts his life story to the police, illustrating how he was able to answer each question.
The Aussie and the Scotsman get down and dirty in this one. They love it - which is rare for both.
Relating back to his own Indian adventures the Scotsman tells us how real to slumlife this movie actually is.
Sit back and enjoy the review of this incredible story and please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from.

Welcome intro to Aussie and the Scotsman

A quick 1min intro to let you know who we are and what we are doing. It's not that deep - we discuss movies! Come along for the ride and discover, like the Scotsman did,  that the Aussie has not seen many movies.