EPISODE 19: VAMPIRES & CREEPERS & UNICORNS, OH MY!

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"Past": We cover the movies of Paul Thomas Anderson, with news that his new movie hits cinemas later this year.

"Present": We talk about Sinners, Death of a Unicorn, The Alto Knights, A Minecraft Movie, The Amateur, Holland, and The Assessment.

The "Future" section covers video game movies, the next Star Wars and Spider-Man movies, and more!

HOMEWORK: We catch up on the homework set in the last episode - The Worst Person in the World and Predator - plus we set new homework for next time.

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EPISODE 18: IN MEMORY OF GENE HACKMAN

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"Past": We cover the career of Gene Hackman, following news of his tragic death.

"Present": We talk about The Monkey, The Last Showgirl, Mickey 17, Black Bag, Novocaine, Opus, No Other Land, and One of Them Days.

The "Future" section covers Amazon's takeover of control of the Bond franchise and we ponder what may come, plus the casting of Sadie Sink in Spider-Man 4.

HOMEWORK: We catch up on the homework set in the last episode - Moonlight and Big Night - plus we set new homework for next time.

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EPISODE 17 EXTRA: OSCARS NIGHT LIVE!

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In a special extra episode, Luca and I present our live reactions to the Oscar winners on the night!

EPISODE 17: AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...

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"Past": We each list our Top 3 Best Picture winners of all time, and talk about some memorable Oscar ceremony moments.

"Present": We talk about I'm Still Here, Captain America: Brave New World, and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Emilia Perez also gets another mention!

The "Future" section concentrates on who we think will win the big awards on Sunday night.

HOMEWORK: We catch up on the homework set in the last episode - How to Have Sex and Working Girl - plus we set new homework for next time.

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EPISODE 16: WITH SPECIAL GUEST NICK ARTHURS

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"Past": We welcome special guest Nick Arthurs, a film and TV Editor, to discuss the role of an Editor in the final product.

"Present": We talk about Maria, Presence, A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist, Companion, Nickel Boys. Lee, Hard Truths, and Becoming Led Zeppelin.

The "Future" section references two big trailer drops - The Fantastic 4: First Steps, and Jurassic World Rebirth.

HOMEWORK: We catch up on the homework set in the last episode - Philadelphia and Roman Holiday - plus we set new homework for next time.

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EPISODE 15: THE BETTER MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN

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"Past": Bond, James Bond! We talk about our favourites - movie, theme, actor - and our least favourites!

"Present": Jam-packed with new movies like Better Man, We Live in Time, Nosferatu, September 5, Babygirl, A Real Pain, and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.

The "Future" section features talk on the upcoming Oscars and who we feel will get the nominations and maybe a few winners predicted; plus how can biopics follow in the footsteps of Better Man and Piece by Piece and be more creative and unique?

HOMEWORK: We catch up on the homework set in the last episode - Aftersun and The Sting - plus we set new homework for next time.

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EPISODE 14: A FILM CLUB CHRISTMAS CAROL

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"The Ghost of Film Past": We go through our Top 10 favourite Christmas movies.

"The Ghost of Film Present": We talk about Anora, Mufasa, Red One, That Christmas, Moana 2, A Different Man, and Conclave.

The "Ghost of Film Future" features talk on the Superman trailer; our most anticipated films of 2025; and a look at the Golden Globe nominations.

HOMEWORK: We catch up on the homework set in the last episode - Dirty Harry and I'm Thinking of Ending Things - plus we set new homework for next time.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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EPISODE 13: THE GLADIATOR OF OZ

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"Past": We each go through our Top 5 of Disney Live Action re-makes.

"Present": We talk about Gladiator II, Wicked, Paddington in Peru, Juror #2, and Your Monster.

The "Future" section gets a little re-invention. Instead of reeling off news and rumours, we discuss the following topics - Can Mission Impossible live on without Tom Cruise? Who do we want to see as the new James Bond? Has Star Wars gone stagnant? Should Hugh Jackman just quit already playing Wolverine?

HOMEWORK: We catch up on the homework set in the last episode - Muriel's Wedding and To Catch a Thief - plus we set new homework for next time.

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