20. This Podcast Will Self-Destruct: Discussing The Mission : Impossible Movies From 2011 to 2023
“Mission accomplished!” - Ethan Hunt (2011, Ghost Protocol”).Stephen & Paul continue their not-impossible mission of critiquing and ranking Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission : Impossible’ movies. The successful film series which has grossed over $4B USD at the global box office.Movies 1 - 3 were discussed in the previous show. In this, the concluding episode: - Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)- Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)- Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018)- Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)Look out for movie information, box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. Which of the seven movies will be ranked top? Which do we wish never existed? Listen/Watch to find out.Come back next month for our look at the two Timothy Dalton James Bond movies (The Living Daylights & License To Kill). Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com)Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthhListen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMF
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21. Bond in Transition: Discussing Timothy Dalton's James Bond Movies (1987 - 1989)
“Sanchez - "Problem solver?"Bond - "More of a problem eliminator." - License to Kill.”Timothy Dalton took on the unenviable task of succeeding Roger Moore as James Bond in the mid-1980s. Moving away from the light-comedy of the Moore-years, Dalton’s take on the character returned Bond to his darker, literary roots nearly 20 years before Daniel Craig’s similar portrayal in Casino Royale (2006). Dalton’s Bond tenure is hotly debated. Was he the right Bond, wrong time? Did he have the comedic chops to pull off the Bond quips? Is he underrated? Were you glad to see the back of him (for Pierce Brosnan)? What is not in doubt is that he left the franchise under a cloud due to A/ License to Kill’s underperformance at the box office B/ Not getting a third movie due to behind-the-scenes legal issues. With all that said, TTMF hosts Stephen & Paul (HUGE Bond fans) sat down to rewatch The Living Daylights (1987) and License to Kill (1989) to give their thoughts on them, and Dalton’s portrayal. They’ll also provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com)Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthhListen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMF
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18. No Time to Pod: Discussing Daniel Craig's Final Two James Bond Movies (2015 to 2021)
“Bond: I am sorry for your loss. Lucia: You knew my husband? Bond: All too briefly. Lucia: What do you do? Bond: Life insurance.” James Bond will return. And so have podcast hosts Stephen & Paul, plus their guests Paul & Davie Melon, for a deep dive into two hugely divisive Bond movies - ‘Spectre’ (2015) & ‘No Time To Die’ (2021). Join the boys as they rewatch, critique and rank the 2 movies. They’ll also provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. And stick around until the end when the guys rank all 5 of Daniel Craig’s Bond’s. Come back next month for more espionage action as we start looking at the Mission Impossible movies. Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com)Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthhListen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMF
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19. The Fuse Is Lit: Discussing Mission: Impossible 1 - 3 (1996 to 2006)
“Your mission, should you choose to accept it…”In 1996, Paramount took a chance on Tom Cruise & his big screen version of the popular sixties TV show ‘Mission : Impossible’. A gamble that paid off handsomely to the tune of over $4B USD in global box office receipts. Are all of the movies (7 to date) impossibly good? No (we’re looking at you M:I2). Are some better better than others? Yes. Do they get better as the series progresses? A topic worthy of debate. So…Podcast hosts & M:I fans Stephen & Paul Nicholson accept the (not) impossible mission to rewatch, critique and rank all the movies, whilst also providing relevant movie information, box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. The movies covered in this episode are:- Mission : Impossible (1996)- Mission : Impossible 2 (2000)- Mission : Impossible 3 (2006)Come back next month for the concluding episode which looks at Ghost Protocol (2011), Rogue Nation (2015), Fallout (2018) & Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com)Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthhListen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMF
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56. Casino Royale (1967): A James Bond Spoof That Missed the Mark
"How could you get this so wrong?"SummaryIn this episode of Trimming The Movie Fat, host Stephen and his brother Paul discuss the 1967 film Casino Royale, an unofficial James Bond spoof. They explore the film's convoluted plot, the involvement of multiple directors, and the overall poor reception from both critics and audiences. The conversation delves into the film's legacy, its impact on the Bond franchise, and how it compares to the official Bond movies, particularly the successful 2006 adaptation starring Daniel Craig. The hosts share their thoughts on the film's music, performances, and the absurdity of its humor, ultimately concluding that the film is a forgettable entry in the Bond universe."It tries to be funny but it's not."Chapters00:58 Introduction to Casino Royale (1967)01:23 Casino Royale Trailer03:43 John Huston Interview04:15 Casino Royale Facts06:57 Initial Impressions and Reception09:18 The Film's Structure and Humor12:06 Legacy and Impact on the Bond Franchise14:50 Final Thoughts and Comparisons to Other Bond FilmsVisit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical Fat (trimmingthemusicalfat.com)Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthhListen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMFLetterboxd - https://boxd.it/aLddd"This film is a hot mess."
The creators of the ‘Trimming The Music Fat’ podcast turn their attention to the world of movies. Listen as they review a movie series & decide which films need ‘trimmed’ from it.
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