What if you'd never seen film classics like Casablanca or Blade Runner or Apocalypse Now? What would your reaction be if you watched these films now for the fir...
In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club, Dan and James are joined by regular guest, Jim, for a deep dive into the world of James Bond. With six official Bond actors over more than 60 years, we each pick our favourite Bond film from each actor’s era, debating what makes these films stand out in the franchise.Along the way, we discuss what makes a great Bond movie, how the series has evolved to reflect the times, and our favourite Bond theme songs. ***PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded before the recent announcement that EON Productions has passed creative control of the Bond franchise to Amazon. So, keep that in mind when we touch on the future of 007. Thanks***Talkin’ Film Club is a companion piece to the ‘You Talkin’ to Me?’ Film Podcast. Follow us on BlueSky @talkinfilm or X @talkinfilm, view our posts on TikTok @talkin_film, find and like our page on Facebook and please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what we’re doing, please recommend us and leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts and rate us on Spotify.
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Taxi Driver
James had never seen Martin Scorsese’s gritty psychological masterpiece, Taxi Driver, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it.In this episode, they dive into Robert De Niro’s iconic performance as Travis Bickle and Jodie Foster’s fearless portrayal of the young and vulnerable Iris. They also discuss the film’s depiction of 1970s New York, and the cultural legacy of the movie - "You talkin’ to me?" Yes, they are. Stay Connected:Twitter: @talkinfilmTikTok: @talkin_filmFacebook: You Talkin’ to Me? Film PodcastSubscribe: Available on all major podcast platformsEnjoy our podcast? Share it with friends and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
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'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'The Sting'
In this double feature episode, James watches Paul Newman and Robert Redford together on screen for the first time in the classic pairing of ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ and ‘The Sting’. Two classic movies; two proper movie stars with old-school chemistry – But which film truly defines Redford and Newman's legendary partnership, and which film ultimately leaves the strongest impression?Stay Connected:Twitter: @talkinfilmTikTok: @talkin_filmFacebook: You Talkin’ to Me? Film PodcastSubscribe: Available on all major podcast platforms
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Seven Samurai
James had never seen Akira Kurosawa’s legendary epic, ‘Seven Samurai’, so he watched it with Dan and they recorded a podcast about it.In this episode, they explore its groundbreaking cinematography, rich storytelling, and profound impact on cinema and discuss why this 1954 masterpiece still holds up in today’s world of filmmaking and consider whether its influence on Star Wars should have resulted in a more honest title for George Lucas’s classic: … ‘Space Samurai’. Stay Connected:· Twitter: @talkinfilm· TikTok: @talkin_film· Facebook: You Talkin’ to Me? Film Podcast· Subscribe: Available on all major podcast platforms!Enjoy our podcast? Share it with friends and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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Talkin’ Film Club: Movie Sequels
In this episode of Talkin’ Film Club, Dan and James are joined by regular guest, Jim, for a breakdown of their favourite movie sequels. Join us as we consider the directors who made a great sequel to their own movies and the prominent directors who took on a sequel to an already successful film; We unpack legacy sequels; the best Threequels, episode 4s and beyond; and examine the sequels that are successful because they expand the world and mythology of the original.Talkin’ Film Club is a companion piece to the ‘You Talkin’ to Me?’ Film Podcast. Follow us on Twitter @talkinfilm, view our posts on TikTok @talkin_film, find and like our page on Facebook and please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what we’re doing, please recommend us and leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts and rate us on Spotify.
What if you'd never seen film classics like Casablanca or Blade Runner or Apocalypse Now? What would your reaction be if you watched these films now for the first time? The 'You Talkin' to Me?' Film Podcast is a project that shares unseen classic movies between a father and son and records the results. Follow the five-year podcast journey of a boy growing into a young man, one iconic movie at a time.
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