'Eddington' & 'Life of Chuck' Reviews + Muireann O'Connell on 'Grosse Pointe Blank'
This week, we're diving deep into the latest in film with our reviews of two of the most talked-about movies of the year. First up, we tackle Ari Aster's 'Eddington,' a dark and satirical film set during the pandemic. We break down the sinister and at times unsettling approach of the 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' director and discuss why, while it may not be a "satisfying" film, it's an essential watch for anyone who loves thought-provoking cinema.Next, we review Mike Flanagan's sentimental and earnest Stephen King adaptation, 'The Life of Chuck.' We explore the film's unique structure, its emotional core, and why we think it might have been even more powerful as a miniseries.Finally, in a very special segment, we're joined by the brilliant Muireann O'Connell to talk about her love for the classic film 'Grosse Pointe Blank.' Muireann shares some brilliant insights, from the film's legendary soundtrack to how she feels about the '90s cultural revival and her own fascinating career in radio and television.00:00 - Intro01:22 - 'Eddington' Reviewed11:16 - 'The Life of Chuck' Reviewed16:36 - Yes, I know Eddie barks, no, I can't do anything about it18:00 - Muireann O'Connell on 'Grosse Pointe Blank'29:56 - Minnie Driver and the Hollywood Machine36:34 - Is this a rose-tinted glasses situation?42:08 - Have you seen 'Superman' yet?!50:24 - The 'Pride and Prejudice' Debate, Truncated1:00:01 - 'Grosse Pointe Blank' as a warm, comfort movie1:02:33 - Outro#Podcast #FilmReview #MovieReview #AriAster #Eddington #MikeFlanagan #TheLifeOfChuck #StephenKing #GrossePointeBlank #MuireannOConnell #FilmCommentary #FilmAnalysis #90sMovies #NewMovies #Horror #DarkComedy #Drama
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'Materialists' & 'Alien: Earth' Reviews + Comedian Peter McGann on Limmy & Comedy Writing
In this week's episode, we're breaking down 'Materialists', dissecting xenomorphs with 'Alien: Earth', and talking Limmy and comedy writing with our guest Peter McGann!!Peter McGann's comedy tour Ah No lands in the Lighthouse in Dun Laoghaire on September 12, Limelight II in Belfast on September 27, the Museum of Comedy in London on October 18th and DeBarra's in Clonakilty on December 12th! Follow Peter on Instagram at @peterjmcgannRUNNING ORDER00:00 - Intro00:54 - Materialists Review18:53 - Alien Earth Review32:36 - Marc Maron's Podcast Run37:20 - Peter McGann1:04:16 - Outro
On this week's episode of SCREENLAND, host Brian Lloyd tackles the biggest topics in movies, TV, and internet culture. We kick things off with our honest, spoiler-free reviews of the new horror movie 'Weapons' and the long-awaited sequel 'Freakier Friday'. Plus, a quick dive into the classic '90s series 'Sharpe' starring Sean Bean.Then, we're joined by Today FM's Shauna O'Reilly to discuss the surprise cultural phenomenon that is Ms. Rachel. As a parent, Shauna gives us an exclusive look at how the children's YouTube channel helped her, revealing Ms. Rachel's incredible integrity and a refreshing DIY approach to content creation.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on the movies and TV shows you love!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:30 - What is Screenland?!05:33 - WEAPONS Review14:38 - FREAKIER FRIDAY Review24:04 - How sharp is SHARPE?26:00 - My camera sucks, this is probably out of sync by now, sorry about that27:03 - Shauna O'Reilly, defender of Ms. Rachel33:13 - Discovering Ms. Rachel during the pandemic41:03 - Ms. Rachel's Netflix deal and insane viewing figures48:09 - Turns out Bosco was maybe genderless?!52:11 - Having integrity57:03 - OFF TOPIC, we talked about Shauna's favourite celeb stories of the year so far including 'It Ends With Us' and Katy Perry going to space1:07:01 - Show's over, go home
From the big screen to the small screen to the one in your very hands, SCREENLAND is here to make sense of them all. Each episode, entertainment journalist Brian Lloyd (and a few guests along the way) will boost their screen report figures and rot their brains with all of the 2D ephemera that makes up our world today.
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