In a desperate attempt to push the term ‘Headbongers’ into the mainstream, Sean and James return to Bong Joon-ho with a retrospective on his iconic 2003 detective drama, Memories of Murder. Also in this episode, James struggles to understand why we’re talking about such an “old movie”, while Sean argues that classic cinema is truly timeless. What a pair of pr*cks.Got a recommendation for an episode, hot take, or feedback? Let us know through the contact form on the Love It or Slate It Website!Thumbnail by Iuna AlliouxTheme Music by HK Ní ShioradáinSPOILER WARNING: All of our episodes contain spoilers for the titular film, and sometimes for other films too. So be on the ready with the pause button in case you hear a movie mentioned that you haven't seen yet and don't want spoiled! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4. Adolescence
In this one-take, uncut special episode*, Sean and James talk ‘Adolescence’, incel theory and whether there’s more to the show’s signature style than just showing off. *all episodes of ‘Love It Or Slate It’ are one-take, uncut special episodes. But so is life, in its own funny way.Got a recommendation for an episode, hot take, or feedback? Let us know through the contact form on the Love It or Slate It Website!Thumbnail by Iuna AlliouxTheme Music by HK Ní ShioradáinSPOILER WARNING: All of our episodes contain spoilers for the titular film, and sometimes for other films too. So be on the ready with the pause button in case you hear a movie mentioned that you haven't seen yet and don't want spoiled! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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3. Mickey 17
Sean and James find out what happens when you cross Bong Joon-ho with a “fat stack” from David Zaslav’s rainy day fund. But is this Mickey so fine, sublime, or just benign?Got a recommendation for an episode, hot take, or feedback? Let us know through the contact form on the Love It or Slate It Website!Thumbnail by Iuna AlliouxTheme Music by HK Ní ShioradáinSPOILER WARNING: All of our episodes contain spoilers for the titular film, and sometimes for other films too. So be on the ready with the pause button in case you hear a movie mentioned that you haven't seen yet and don't want spoiled! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2. Anora
James and Sean discuss Sean Baker's indie-film-cum-Oscars-sensation Anora. Does it live up to the hype?PLUS: Make sure to stick around til the end for our Sean Baker power rankings! #2 will shock you…Got a recommendation for an episode, hot take, or feedback? Let us know through the contact form on the Love It or Slate It Website!Thumbnail by Iuna AlliouxTheme Music by HK Ní ShioradáinSPOILER WARNING: All of our episodes contain spoilers for the titular film, and sometimes for other films too. So be on the ready with the pause button in case you hear a movie mentioned that you haven't seen yet and don't want spoiled! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1. The Apprentice
Sean and James share political views nobody asked for in this chat about Ali Abbasi’s unauthorised biopic of Donald Trump. That’s not to say they’re problematic, or maybe they are? You’ll have to listen to find out…Got a recommendation for an episode, hot take, or feedback? Let us know through the contact form on the Love It or Slate It Website!Thumbnail by Iuna AlliouxTheme Music by HK Ní ShioradáinSPOILER WARNING: All of our episodes contain spoilers for the titular film, and sometimes for other films too. So be on the ready with the pause button in case you hear a movie mentioned that you haven't seen yet and don't want spoiled! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two ex-film students, Sean and James, talk sh*te about all the movies they love, hate or gave 3.5 stars on Letterboxd while half-watching on their phones, all in a desperate attempt to make their degrees feel worthwhile.But this film podcast has a twist, as our two heroic hosts find themselves up against the clock to get out all the opinions they know the world needs to hear. At 30 minutes, the clock stops and the show ends, no takesy-backsies. Their time starts now… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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