Trimming The Movie Fat (Stephen Nicholson)

“There can be only one” ☝️

Ah, if only the producers of the original Highlander movie had followed these words of wisdom from the character of Connor MacLeod and not made any inferior sequels 🍿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul are big fans of the original Highlander movie (1986) having rented the video back in the eighties. Stephen seen its sequel (The Quickening) at the cinema in 1991 and gave up on the series after that. Paul has seen all five films.

The boys decided to rewatch and reassess the films to decide which they think are worthy of the Highlander name, and which should be cut from the franchise ✂️ So, popcorn in hand, the following were viewed:

- Highlander (1986)

- Highlander II The Quickening (1991)

- Highlander III The Sorcerer (1994)

- Highlander Endgame (2000)

- Highlander The Source (2007)

Is The Quickening as bad as Stephen remembers? Does Paul have a soft spot for any of the sequels? What does Stephen think of the films he’s not seen before?

So, listen out for discussions about plot holes, bad special FX,  different versions, overacting, bad acting, missed opportunities, and how great the first film is 🎧

Also, we provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. 

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"Joel Schumacher's tongue-in-cheek attitude hits an unbearable limit in Batman and Robin"

Summary

In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the 1997 film Batman and Robin. They critique the movie's campy and kid-friendly approach, highlighting its flaws such as cheesy puns, over-the-top characters, and unrealistic plot elements. They also mention a few positive aspects, including the score and some Gotham City exteriors.

Overall, they consider Batman and Robin to be a franchise killer and rank it as one of the worst sequels ever.

"There's actually a really quite a touching scene in this movie between Bruce and Alfred"

Chapters

00:37 Introduction and Series Recap

01:16 Batman and Robin Trailer (1997)

03:38 George Clooney Interview

05:15 Siskel and Ebert Review Batman and Robin

06:58 Overview of Batman and Robin

09:24 Critiquing Batman and Robin

19:08 Ranking Batman and Robin

19:23 Batman (1989) Diet Coke Commercial

19:53 Upcoming Episode and Audience Feedback

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”I’m waiting for you to take care of me personally”.

Return to the world of secret agents and espionage as we target Roger Moore’s final three James Bond movies.

In part two, we take a look at his eighties Bonds:

- For Your Eyes Only

- Octopussy

- A View To A Kill

and critique, rank & share our own special memories of each and every one.

Which movies will split the ranks? 🤔 Which iconic Bond location did our podcast guests visit? 🇮🇳  Which Bond ‘girl’ was only 16 when starring in Octopussy? 👩🏼 And which Bond quip has not aged well (at all!)? 😬

Listen now to find out 👂

Guests are Paul & Davie Melon.

Come back next month for our next episode where we take a look at The Terminator movies.

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"It's one of those ones that I enjoyed at the time"

Summary

In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Val Kilmer’s sole outing as the Caped Crusader in 1995’s Batman Forever. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, music, set-design & introduction of Robin. Finally, they rank the film top, middle or lower tier Batman.

Come back next time for Batman & Robin.

"Loud, excessively busy, and often boring"

Chapters

00:57 Introduction

01:35 Batman Forever Trailer

03:54 Val Kilmer on Leno (1995)

05:18 Siskel & Ebert Review Batman Forever (1995)

06:56 Tale of the Tape: Batman Forever

08:55 McDonald’s Batman Forever Tie-In Advert (1995)

09:24 Critiquing The Movie

15:50 Ranking Batman Forever

16:32 Next Episode Preview & Close

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With our bananas ready to stick in multiple tailpipes, we’re back for another episode of Trimming The Movie Fat.

In the sights of our Detroit issued Police Department handgun, are the first 3 movies in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, starring Eddie Murphy:

- Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

- Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987)

- Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994)

Which will be given a badge of honour? Which will be put away for life? Listen now to find out.

We’ll also find time to discuss the upcoming fourth entry, share info about each release, like box office grosses; critical and audience reception; and rank each movie in order of preference.

The heat is on! Listen to Trimming The Movie Fat!

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"The Phantom Menace gets the Star Wars prequels off to a bumpy start."

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and guest Paul Melon delve into the Star Wars prequel, 'The Phantom Menace' (1999).

They discuss the film's impact, character performances, the use of CGI, and the overall pacing and storytelling. The conversation highlights both nostalgic memories and critical perspectives on the film's shortcomings, particularly focusing on characters like Jar Jar Binks and Anakin Skywalker. The hosts also compare the soundtrack to the original trilogy and conclude with their rankings of the film within the Star Wars prequels.

"It was just average…(but) visually stunning."

Chapters

00:42 Introduction to Star Wars and the Podcast

01:56 The Phantom Menace Overview and Reception

08:48 First Viewings and Thoughts

11:50 Pacing Issues and Storytelling Challenges

18:45 Favourite Characters

26:32 Dialogue and The Role of CGI and Special Effects

34:22 Music and Soundtrack Comparisons

39:50 Final Thoughts and Rankings

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“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).

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“Khaaaaaaan!”

Join us and the crew of the intrepid Starship Enterprise as we travel back in time in a stolen Klingon Bird of Prey to revisit the first six Star Trek movies. You know, the ones with the original crew and actors. 

The Enterprise data banks will also give us some Star Trek information to share like box office grosses, critical and audience reactions, budgets and facts. 

Which movies were ranked best and worst? Which has gone up in our estimation? Which is the most purely enjoyable? Listen now to find out. 

Come back next month for our next episode where we take a look at the four Pierce Brosnan starring James Bond movies.

01:23 Intro

02:23 Favourite Star Trek scenes and facts

17:30 Star Trek: The Motion Picture discussion

30:16 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan discussion

44:32 Star Trek III: The Search For Spock discussion

55:24 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home discussion

67:13 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

79:47 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

85:46 Final rankings

87:02 Outro

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“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. 

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Summary Tim Burton's Batman (1989) was a cultural phenomenon and a game-changing movie. The film's success was evident in its box office gross and critical reception.

It also had a profound effect on podcast host Stephen Nicholson. Join Stephen now as he shares his personal experiences with the movie; provides Batman information; picks his favourite scenes; and talks about the massive amount of movie tie-in merchandise.

Before concluding, Stephen ranks Batman and provides a preview of the next film (and podcast episode) in the series, Batman Returns (1992). Chapters 01:08 Introduction to Tim Burton's Batman 01:36 Batman (1989) Trailer 03:18 Michael Keaton Interview (1989) 04:12 Siskel and Ebert review Batman (1989) 04:51 Tale of the Tape: Batman (1989) 06:48 My Personal Experiences with Batman 12:24 Ranking and Audience Interaction 12:50 Conclusion and Preview of Batman Returns (1992)

“And I thought my jokes were bad.” – Joker

Summary

Like 1989 before it, 2008 belonged to the Batman. The goodwill built up by Batman Begins (2005) and Heath Ledger’s sad, untimely death, made ‘The Dark Knight’ THE film to see that Summer. And it didn’t disappoint, becoming a critical and audience favourite, and the highest grossing movie of 2008.

Join podcast host Stephen as critiques the movie and shares what he enjoys about it. Look out too for movie facts, trivia, clips and box office information.

“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” – Alfred Pennyworth

Chapters

00:13 Christopher Nolan Interview

00:52 Introduction

01:23 The Dark Knight Trailer (2008)

03:47 Christian Bale Interview

04:39 Ebert & Roeper Review The Dark Knight (2008)

06:29 Overview of The Dark Knight

08:21 Critiquing The Dark Knight

13:32 Ranking The Dark Knight

13:41 Upcoming Episode (The Dark Knight Rises) and Audience Feedback

“How about a magic trick?”. - Joker

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“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).

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For many people, the original Robocop (1987) movie holds a place in their heart. A film which you & your friends managed to see despite not being old enough to do so. 12 year olds really shouldn’t be watching a cop have his hand blown off by a shotgun! Two sequels followed, though neither hit the same heights as the original.

Revisiting all three films over 30 years later, how do they hold up? Are they all worthy of the Robocop name, or do some, like Dick Jones, need fired? That’s the task hosts Stephen & Paul, plus guests Allan Traynor and Davie Melon have set themselves.

So, join us as we drive around the mean streets of future Detroit critiquing each movie, sharing interesting Robocop facts, playing archive interview & review clips, and decide which movies don't deserve to be part of this series.

Your move creep!!

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"It's my favourite Connery one."

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', the hosts delve into the second James Bond film, 'From Russia with Love'. They discuss its historical context, character dynamics, and the film's impact on the spy genre. The conversation highlights the film's pacing, memorable villains, and the significance of its music score, while also considering how it holds up against modern standards. The hosts share their personal ratings and reflections on the film's legacy within the Bond franchise.

"John Barry does a brilliant score."

Chapters

00:00 FRWL Radio Spot

01:04 Introduction to From Russia with Love

01:32 FRWL Original Trailer

05:05 Cast Interviews

05:53 Tale of the Tape: FRWL 07:35 Initial Impressions and Nostalgia

12:40 Villains of the Film: Red Grant and Rosa Klebb

19:58 The Pre-Title Sequence and Its Impact

21:36 Music and Soundtrack Analysis

23:12 Modern Adaptations and Audience Expectations

25:52 Enduring Legacy of From Russia with Love

28:18 Final Ratings and Conclusion

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We just left the cinema and decided to share our first viewing thoughts on the latest Marvel movie - "Thor: Love & Thunder"! How does it stack up compared to the previous movie "Thor: Ragnarok"? Where does it rank in Marvel's Phase 4? Will it get three thumbs up? Listen now to find out! 

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat,' hosts Stephen and Paul discuss the Police Academy franchise.

They rank the first three films and share their favourite scenes. They also discuss the outdated and controversial elements of the movies, such as stereotypes and sexism.

The hosts reminisce about their fond memories of watching the films as a family and share interesting facts about each movie like critical reception and box office performance.

Overall, they view the Police Academy films as light-hearted comedies that should be enjoyed for what they are. Chapters 01:30 Introduction 02:38 Favourite scenes and movies 13:54 Overview of the Police Academy Franchise 16:05 Police Academy (1984) 29:39 Police Academy Two: Their First Assignment

44:21 Police Academy Three: Back in Training 58:30 Conclusion

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"She's smiling when she's doing it, and that's what makes it scarier."

Summary

In this episode of Trimming the Movie Fat, Stephen and Paul discuss the Omen franchise. They rank and review each film, starting with the original 1976 classic. They praise the film's brilliant cast, memorable scenes, and impactful kills. They also discuss the iconic ending and the contribution of Jerry Goldsmith's outstanding music. They both agree that the original Omen is a top-tier film. They then move on to discuss Omen 2 (1978), noting that while it's good, it doesn't quite reach the same level as the first film. The hosts then share their thoughts on the remaining three films, including the recently released The First Omen (2024) and awful made-for-TV sequel Omen 4: The Awakening (1991).

"It's definitely a movie that sets out to make you afraid of crows."

Chapters

01:00 Introduction

08:56 Discussing The Omen (1976)

23:40 Discussing Omen II (1978)

35:57 Discussing Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)

56:14 Discussing Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)

66:06 Discussing The First Omen (2024)

77:24 Ranking The Omen movies

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"With the exception of Mission to Moscow, this film is high in the running to become the worst movie in the franchise."

Summary

In this episode, Stephen and Paul review the Police Academy movie series. They discuss each film from Police Academy 4 to Police Academy: Mission to Moscow, highlighting the decline in quality with each installment. They share their thoughts on the plots, humor, and characters, and rank the movies from least favorite to favorite. They also discuss the critical and commercial reception of each film and share interesting facts about the franchise. Overall, they conclude that the first two films are the best and that the series should have ended as a trilogy.

"This feels like a slight return to form made in the style of earlier movies."

Chapters

00:51 Introduction and Overview

01:23 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 4

11:36 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 5

25:02 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy 6

35:02 Discussing and Ranking Police Academy: Mission to Moscow

43:06 Ranking All Seven Police Academy Movies

Come back next month for our ranking of The Omen movies.

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"Rocky, Rocky, Rocky..."

TTMF hosts Stephen and Paul Nicholson enter the ring to take on Sly Stallone's 6 Rocky movies. It's the Italian Stallion versus the Scottish Haggises! 

Which movies will survive the merciless pummelling? The Oscar winning original? The Mr T & Hulk Hogan starring third movie? The 'patriotic' fourth? The much maligned fifth? Do any not deserve to be part of this beloved franchise? Spoiler: Yes! 

Listen now to find out. "Adriannnnnnnnn......."

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"The dialogue is awful."

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Paul Melon delve into 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones'.

They discuss the film's box office performance, character development, the central romance between Anakin and Padmé, the significance of the clones, action sequences, special effects, and the soundtrack.

The conversation highlights the pacing issues and script problems, ultimately leading to their rankings of the film within the Star Wars franchise.

"This is amazing. I love it."

Chapters

00:46 Introduction to Attack of the Clones

05:38 Box Office and Reception

08:53 Character Performances and Romantic Subplot

14:42 The Clones and Their Significance

16:08 Pacing and Story Structure

19:34 Action Sequences and Special Effects

32:08 Soundtrack and Musical Highlights

38:06 Final Thoughts and Rankings

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“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.

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Hi. How are you? We hope you had a good festive season & are looking forward to what 2024 has to offer. Yeah, we know. We’ve been quiet lately. But…Join us for this short teaser as we look ahead to the music, movies & social media episodes/content that we have in store for you this year. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

For Paul & I, Christopher Reeve is the ultimate Superman. So we decided to take a look back at his 4 Superman movies from the 1970s - 1980s.

Do they still hold up today? Which is the better version of Superman II: The Lester or Donner cuts? Is IV, featuring Nuclear Man, the train-wreck we remember? Do Paul & I still disagree over the quality of III? Spoiler: Yes! 

So, join us as we go up, up and away into full-on Superman lore to critique each movie, reminisce about first seeing them, play archive interview & review clips, and decide which movies don't deserve to be part of this beloved series. 

Listen now you diseased maniacs!! 

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"It's a story of revenge"

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Paul Melon delve into the classic film 'Gladiator', directed by Ridley Scott. They discuss the film's impact, character development, and the performances, particularly that of Russell Crowe as Maximus. The conversation explores the dynamics between Maximus and Commodus, the supporting cast, and the film's iconic battle sequences. They also highlight memorable quotes, the significance of Hans Zimmer's soundtrack, and the enduring legacy of 'Gladiator' in cinema history. The episode concludes with their ratings and thoughts on the film's place in the franchise.

"Strength and honour"

Chapters

00:36 Introduction to Gladiator

04:18 Gladiator Facts and Figures

06:18 The Impact of Gladiator

08:20 Exploring the Characters and Themes

12:29 The Cinematic Experience and Direction

20:50 Favourite Gladiator Lines

25:00 The Soundtrack and Its Significance

29:10 Enduring Legacy of Gladiator

31:56 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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“I know where you keep your gun. I suppose that’s something.”

A blond Bond! An under 6 foot Bond! A Bond that wears a lifejacket! Daniel Craig’s announcement as the new James Bond in 2005 was not universally welcomed. However, after Casino Royale, he proved the doubters wrong and went on to star in 4 more hugely successful 007 movies, including the highest grossing Bond movie of all: 2012’s Skyfall. The first $1B+ Bond.

But, it’s fair to say, the quality of the movies is variable. Casino Royale (2006) & Skyfall (2012) are almost universally loved. Quantum of Solace (2008) often derided. Spectre (2015) & No Time To Die (2021) are hugely divisive.

Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson are HUGE James Bond fans. Join them & their guests, fellow brothers Paul & Davie Melon, for episode 1, where they rewatch, critique and rank Craig’s first 3 Bond movies. They’ll also provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. 

Come back next month for the concluding episode which looks at Spectre & No Time To Die.

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"The CGI was horrendous." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and guest Paul Melon discuss 'Gladiator II', directed by Ridley Scott. They explore the film's reception, comparing it to the original 'Gladiator', analysing character performances, CGI quality, and plot points. The conversation reveals mixed feelings about the sequel, with critiques on its storytelling and character development, ultimately leading to a discussion on its place in the franchise. "The whole film is just contrived."

Chapters

00:36 Introduction to Gladiator 2

05:16 Tale of the Tape: Gladiator II

07:16 First Impressions and Comparisons to the Original

14:27 Characters and Performance

20:36 Space Monkeys and Sharks!

23:52 Plot Points and Storytelling Issues

31:24 Gladiator II’s Legacy

33:04 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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"It's a product of its time, isn't it?"

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and his guests, the 2 Pauls, discuss the 1965 James Bond adventure 'Thunderball', exploring its plot, characters, and cultural significance.

They reflect on the film's humor, action scenes, and music, while also paying tribute to the late Gene Hackman. The conversation delves into the film's place within the Bond franchise, its reception during the Cold War era, and the portrayal of female characters.

The hosts share their rankings and thoughts on potential changes for a modern remake, ultimately agreeing on the film's entertainment value and its importance in the Bond series.

"The underwater scenes slow the film down."

Chapters

00:32 Introduction to Thunderball and Bond's Legacy

00:56 Thunderball Trailer

04:38 Tale of the Tape: Thunderball

06:54 Remembering Gene Hackman: A Tribute

08:54 First Impressions of Thunderball

12:50 Bond's Humor and Character Development

14:14 The Film's Pacing and Underwater Scenes

19:25 Ranking Thunderball Among Bond Films

21:16 Plot Relevance and Continuity Errors

23:41 Villains and Bond Girls: A Deeper Look

28:33 Memorable Action Scenes

32:55 The Power of Music in Bond Films

37:44 Modernizing Thunderball

39:16 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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The original. The best. The one and only Sean Connery is back for one last adventure as Bond, James Bond, in Irvin Kershner’s 1983 movie ‘Never Say Never Again’.

It was Bond v Bond in 1983. NSNA v Octopussy. Sean Connery v Roger Moore. Kevin McClory v Cubby Broccoli. Who won at the box office? Listen/Watch to find out.

Is it the Best Bond movie in the world? No. Is it Connery’s finest hour? No. But it’s still 2 hours of solid Bond action and there’s much to discuss. So, provide your urine sample, open the suitcase, get out the caviar, and listen to Stephen and Paul critique the film.

Throw in some NSNA facts, film clips and archive interview clips, and, once again, you’re going to be in 00 heaven.

Come back next week for our look at Christopher Nolan’s ‘Batman Begins’ (2005).

Chapters:

00:22 Introduction

01:02 NSNA trailer

02:23 Sean Connery interview

03:19 Siskel and Ebert review NSNA

04:27 Film facts

06:32 Discussing the movie

29:16 Ranking NSNA

29:44 Conclusion

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”I’ll be back”.

And Arnie was right! He came back five more times. But should he have?

Join podcast hosts Stephen & Paul as they take on robotic killers and bad eighties hair to critique all six Terminator movies.

Look out for Terminator facts, box office info, critical and audience reception ratings.

Which two movies were deliberated over as best? Which was the most disappointing? Which was surprisingly enjoyable on rewatch? Listen now to find out 👂

Come back next month for our next episode where we take a look at the first six Star Trek movies (original crew).

00:27 Intro

01:20 Favourite Terminator scenes & facts

09:41 Terminator discussion

20:13 Terminator 2 discussion

31:48 Terminator 3 discussion

44:01 Terminator Salvation discussion

56:35 Terminator Genisys discussion

65:05 Terminator Dark Fate discussion

78:08 Final rankings

80:41 Outro

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”The names Fat, Trimming The Musical Fat”. Prepare to take a trip to double O heaven as we set our sights on Roger Moore’s James Bond movies. In part one, we take a deep dive into his four 1970s movies: - Live and Let Die - The Man With The Golden Gun - The Spy Who Loved Me - Moonraker to critique, rank & share our own special memories of each and every one. Which of the four gets 4 thumbs up? 👍 Which film’s soundtrack CD got brought to Majorca to annoy hotel security? 💿 Which 2 Bond ‘girls’ impressed the most? 👩🏼 Which Bond quips made us laugh the most? 😆 And which film made for uncomfortable viewing in these more learned times? 😬 Listen now to find out, and remember to come back for part 2 which cover Sir Roge’s 80s Bond’s: - For Your Eyes Only - Octopussy - A View To A Kill Guests are Paul & Davie Melon. Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com) Support us via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/trimmingthemusicalfat Listen to our music podcast - Trimming The Musical Fat • A podcast on Anchor

"Is being human just having a physical body?"

Summary

In this episode of Trimming the Movie Fat, host Stephen and guest Davie Melon delve into the intricacies of Blade Runner 2049, exploring its themes, cinematography, and character arcs. They discuss their first impressions, the film's reception among fans of the original, and the philosophical questions it raises about humanity and existence. The conversation also touches on the film's visual and auditory elements, Denis Villeneuve's direction, and the potential future of the Blade Runner franchise.

"He encapsulates that lonely existence."

Chapters

01:18 Introduction to Blade Runner 2049

01:36 Trailer / Kermode Review / Harrison Ford Interview

05:03 Tale of the Tape: Blade Runner 2049

07:11 First Impressions and Cinematic Experience

11:06 Character Journeys: Kay vs. Deckard

13:40 Themes of Humanity and Alienation

14:47 Visuals and Cinematography

15:57 The Impact of the Score

17:56 Denis Villeneuve's Direction

22:25 Fan Reception and Legacy

23:08 Favourite Scenes and Moments

26:12 Future of the Blade Runner Franchise

29:21 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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"I just thought it was absolutely amazing"

Summary

In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the beloved movie trilogy, Back to the Future. They talk about their love for the first movie, its great cast, and timeless humor. They also discuss the impact of the movie and how it has stood the test of time. They share their personal experiences of watching the movie and the various formats they have owned it in. They also discuss the success of the movie's script, the iconic score by Alan Silvestri, and the perfect casting of Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.

Stephen and Paul then go on to discuss Back to the Future Part II and Part III. They talk about the futurist predictions, cameos, the plot, the characters, and their overall enjoyment of the movies. Stephen prefers Part III, while Paul prefers Part II. They explain why.

Finally, they rank the movies and Stephen expresses his excitement for seeing the Broadway adaptation of Back to the Future in October (2024).

"If you hadn't seen the original and you watched this movie, you wouldn't have a clue what was going on."

Chapters

01:00 Introduction

03:06 Trilogy Overview

05:07 Back to the Future (1985)

20:48 Back to the Future Part II (1989)

42:24 Back to the Future Part III (1990)

56:13 Ranking the Back to the Future Movies

"You couldn't make that film today, sadly"

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The names Lazenby, George Lazenby, and he only ever played James Bond once after foolishly deciding to quit after making ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ (1969).

Good job it’s one of the greatest Bond movies of all time and a personal favourite of podcast hosts Stephen & Paul.

So, settle down, pour yourself a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred, and listen to the boys talk about the movie and their personal experiences with it.

Throw in some OHMSS facts, film clips and archive interview clips, and you’re going to be in 00 heaven.

Come back next week for our look at Sean Connery’s big screen farewell to Bond, 1983’s ‘Never Say Never Again’.

Chapters:

00:22 Introduction

02:43 OHMSS trailer / Lazenby interview / Film facts

07:41 Discussing the movie

29:52 Ranking OHMSS

31:01 Preview of Never Say Never Again (1983) episode & farewell

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"It's a product of its time."

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and his guests discuss the first James Bond film, 'Doctor No'. They explore its historical significance, the performances of Sean Connery and Ursula Andress, and how the film set the tone for the franchise. The conversation also touches on the pacing, iconic music, and modern perspectives on the film's themes and characters.

Stephen and guest Paul also reminisce about seeing Sean Connery in the flesh!

"The music is absolutely iconic." Chapters

00:00 Dr. No Original Radio Promo

01:24 Introduction to Dr. No

01:49 Dr. No Trailer

03:10 Ursula Andress Interview

03:56 John Glen Interview

05:05 Tale of the Tape: Dr. No

07:20 First Impressions of Dr. No

09:12 Setting the Tone for the Bond Franchise

12:18 Sean Connery as James Bond

16:52 The Iconic Bond Girl: Honey Rider

20:00 Dr. No: The Villain's Impact

23:09 Jamaica: The Film's Setting

26:24 The Soundtrack and Theme Tune

28:54 Modern Perspectives on Dr. No

32:40 Final Ratings and Conclusions

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#DrNo #JamesBond #SeanConnery #HoneyRyder #Bondfranchise #filmreview #classicfilms #movieanalysis #1960scinema

"I loved the ending."

Summary

In this episode, host Stephen and his guest Paul Melon delve into Christopher Nolan's final instalment of The Dark Knight trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises (2012).

They discuss the film's plot, character arcs, and the impact of Bane as a villain. The conversation explores Bruce Wayne's journey, Gotham's moral complexities, and the film's conclusion. They also touch on the score by Hans Zimmer and the role of Selina Kyle, ultimately rating the film and comparing it to its predecessors.

"I think it's far more realistic."

Chapters

00:00 Anne Hathaway Interview

00:49 Introduction to The Dark Knight Rises

01:19 The Dark Knight Rises Trailer (2012)

03:27 Christopher Nolan Interview (2012)

03:57 Mark Kermode Review The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

04:31 Tale of the Tape: The Dark Knight Rises

06:20 Initial Impressions and Expectations

08:13 Memorable Scenes and Character Dynamics

11:30 Bane as a Villain: Strengths and Weaknesses

14:55 Bruce Wayne's Journey: A Human Perspective

19:18 Gotham's Struggles: Moral Choices and Consequences

22:26 Political Parallels and Social Commentary

25:22 The Impact of Hans Zimmer's Score

27:58 Selina Kyle's Role and Contribution

31:32 Conclusion of the Trilogy: Fitting Endings

34:34 Final Ratings and Rankings

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After 3 and a half years co-hosting at TTMF, Paul is hanging up his headphones for a new venture (coming 2025). Hear about it here and what Stephen’s exciting plans are for the future of the podcast.

"Easily the best prequel, isn't it?"

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', hosts Stephen Nicholson and Paul Mellon delve into 'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith', discussing its release, reception, and the evolution of characters, particularly Anakin Skywalker. They explore the film's darker themes, the significance of the final duel, and how it connects to the original trilogy. The conversation also touches on the film's soundtrack and the overall impact of the prequel trilogy, culminating in their rankings of the films.

"I think it was a massive improvement on the previous two."

Chapters

01:06 Introduction to Revenge of the Sith

01:44 ROTS Media: Trailer / Interview / Original Review

04:52 Tale of the Tape: ROTS

09:08 Character Development and Performances

11:12 Anakin's Fall From Grace

17:18 The Worst Performer

21:01 Order 66 and Its Significance

22:12 Soundtrack and Musical Themes 24:20 Tying Up the Prequel Trilogy

29:11 Final Thoughts and Rankings

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Like Batman without Robin, Stephen is leaving behind co-host Paul as he travels to Gotham City to critique each of the Batman movies.

Summary

Batman the movie from 1966 is a campy and humorous take on the iconic superhero. It features Batman and Robin battling various villains in an over-the-top and tongue-in-cheek manner. The movie was a financial success, grossing nearly three times its budget. It received mixed ratings from critics and audiences. Despite its flaws, the movie is considered good fun and Stephen ranked it in the middle tier of Batman movies.

Chapters

00:00 Adam West on The Simpson’s 📺

01:05 Introduction to Batman the Movie (1966) 🎦

01:27 Batman: The Movie (1966) Trailer 🍿

03:49 Julie Newmar (Catwoman) Interview (1966) 🐈‍⬛

04:36 Plot and Reception 📝

06:00 Adam West (Batman) & Burt Ward (Robin) Return (1988) 📺

06:50 Specifics and Disguises 👕

08:50 Introduction of New Gadgets 🏍️

10:01 Batman and the Bomb 💣

11:13 Helicopter and Sidecar 🚁

12:01 The Dynamic Duo Order Burgers 🍔

12:36 Ranking and Conclusion 📈

12:58 Kerb Drill with Batman (1966) 🚙

13:57 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episode 👋🏻

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"It's just brilliant."

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and his guests delve into the iconic 1964 James Bond film 'Goldfinger'.

They discuss its impact on the franchise, the introduction of memorable characters and gadgets, and the evolution of Bond's persona.

The conversation also touches on the film's humour, cultural reflections, and the portrayal of women, particularly Pussy Galore. The episode concludes with ratings and a look ahead to future Bond episodes.

"I love gold!" Chapters

00:00 Goldfinger Promo: Harold Sakata

01:00 Introduction to Goldfinger

01:27 Original Goldfinger Trailer

04:33 Norman Wanstall Interview: Dubbing Gert Frobe

05:49 Tale of the Tape: Goldfinger (1964)

07:13 The Impact of Goldfinger on the Bond Franchise

10:40 The Theme and Music of Goldfinger

14:30 Villains and Henchmen: Odd Job and Goldfinger

21:19 The Aston Martin DB5

24:13 Pussy Galore: A Complex Bond Girl

25:48 The Controversial Barn Scene

27:00 Humor and Tone in Goldfinger

29:43 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” – Batman

Summary

Like Lazarus from the flames, the Dark Knight returned in glorious style with Christopher's Nolan's 'Batman Begins' (2005); a film very worthy of discussion.

Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul critique the movie, sharing that they enjoyed the more serious take on the Batman character, the focus on the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman, and highlighting the excellent cast. They also share their own experiences of seeing the movie back in 2005 and what it was like to watch the movie in 4DX last year.

Overall, they both enjoy the movie with Stephen rating it as one of his favourite films of all time.

“Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” – Thomas Wayne Chapters

00:00 David Goyer Interview

01:09 Introduction

01:45 Batman Begins Trailer (2005)

03:57 Christopher Nolan Interview

04:26 Ebert & Roeper Review Batman Begins (2005)

06:07 Overview of Batman Begins

07:43 Critiquing Batman Begins

15:15 Ranking Batman Begins

15:36 Batman Begins Toy Commercial (2005)

16:06 Upcoming Episode (The Dark Knight) and Audience Feedback

“Does it come in black?” – Bruce Wayne ** Due to a recording issue, please note that Stephen's audio in this episode is sourced from a secondary mic, thus the quality is not 100% **

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“Beg your pardon, forgot to knock”.

And with that, um, immortal line, the Pierce Brosnan Bond era began. 

Step back in time with us via a Q Branch created Time machine to revisit the four films in Brosnan’s reign: Goldeneye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002).  

We’ll also trawl the MI6 database to share some Bond information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more.

Is Goldeneye the best Brosnan Bond? Is Die Another Day really as bad as it’s reputation suggests? Where do we rank Brosnan in the pantheon of Bond lead actors? Listen now to find out.

Come back later this month for our next episode which focuses on the Original Wes Craven directed Scream trilogy.  

01:32 Intro

01:46 Guest introduction (Paul Melon) 

06:08 Goldeneye (1995) discussion

28:38 Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) discussion

45:48 The World Is Not Enough (1999) discussion

66:30 Die Another Day (2002) discussion

86:15 Final rankings

91:59 Outro

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“Hello Sidney, do you like scary movies?”

Scream (1996) kickstarted a hugely successful movie franchise, the post-modern horror genre, and introduced the world to the now ubiquitous Ghost-face. 

But how well does the film hold up over 25 years after release? Does its sequel, Scream 2 (1997), match it for quality and entertainment? And does its less well regarded third entry, Scream 3 (2000), deserve its lowly status?

Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson are fans of the franchise and watched each movie at the cinema on original release. They now revisit the first 5 movies and its newly released sixth entry to critique and rank them. They’ll also provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. 

In this pod, they concentrate on the original trilogy (1996 - 2000). Come back next month for the concluding pod which looks at Scream 4 (2011), Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023).

01:08 Intro

04:15 Scream franchise overview

07:36 Scream (1996) discussion

21:10 Scream 2 (1997) discussion

32:36 Scream 3 (2000) discussion

43:26 Scream original trilogy rankings

43:55 Outro

45:02 Scream IV (2023) trailer

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"Deckard is a replicant?"

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Davie Melon delve into the iconic 1982 sci-fi film 'Blade Runner', directed by Ridley Scott.

They explore the film's plot, characters, and its significant impact on the sci-fi genre. The conversation covers personal experiences with the film, character analyses, the influence of its visual style and Vangelis's score, and the philosophical questions it raises about technology and humanity. The hosts also reflect on memorable moments from the film and share their ratings, concluding with a discussion on the film's legacy and its place in the franchise.

"The rise of A.I. is becoming worrying."

Chapters

00:00 Ridley Scott & Christian Bale Interview

00:53 Introduction to Blade Runner

01:22 Blade Runner Trailer

03:27 Harrison Ford Interview

03:42 Siskel & Ebert Review Blade Runner

05:34 Tale of the Tape: Blade Runner

07:26 First Impressions and Personal Connections

15:10 Character Analysis and Themes

17:33 Iconic Moments and Monologues

19:50 Visual and Sound Design Influence

26:16 Technology, Humanity, and AI

29:01 Living in the Blade Runner Universe

30:40 Memorable Quotes and Lines

33:40 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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Summary In this episode, TTMF hosts Stephen and Paul discuss the Indiana Jones films, focusing on Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and The Dial of Destiny (2023).

They provide interesting facts, review the movies, and discuss their rankings. They also discuss the use of CGI and the aging of the characters. Ultimately, they decide to remove the last two films from the franchise and preserve the legacy of the original trilogy. Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:22 Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

05:24 Review and Ratings

06:27 Discussion on the Film

13:46 Comparison to Original Trilogy

19:02 The Dial of Destiny

22:28 Box Office Performance

23:59 Ratings and Summary

27:15 Discussion on the Film

32:00 Twist and Ending

36:08 Ranking the Films

39:17 Removing Films from the Franchise

41:05 Next Episode Announcement

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Will you commit to the programme? Or, at least commit to giving us 90 minutes of your time to listen to the latest TTMF episode! This month, we have the Jason Bourne franchise in our sights. Which of the 5 films do we think are worthy of this great series: Bourne Identity / Supremacy / Ultimatum / Legacy / Jason Bourne? Along the way, we'll critique each movie and reminisce about when & where we first seen them. Hell, we're even throwing in some Bourne jokes, a couple of which are crackers! So, pick up your weapon of choice (magazine, pen, toaster) and put your headphones on! Take the trip to Treadstone with us! Guests are Luke & Ben Nicholson; Davie Melon; and Ross Braidwood. 

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We’re donning our fedora and picking up our whip to bring you another episode of Trimming The Movie Fat. 

And it’s the first episode of a two parter celebrating the legacy of the Indiana Jones franchise, starring Harrison Ford. In part one we celebrate the glory years of the world’s most famous archaeologist:

- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

- Temple of Doom (1984)

- The Last Crusade (1989)

Which movies will be lovingly preserved in a museum? Which will have their hearts ripped out from them? Listen now to find out.

We’ll also share info about each release, like box office grosses; critical and audience reception; and rank each movie in order of preference.

“Fortune and glory” beckons. It’s time to listen to Trimming The Movie Fat!

00:00 Harrison Ford speech (AFI Tribute to John Williams)

00:36 Opening credits

00:54 Introduction

01:59 Picking our favourite scenes

03:26 Picking our favourite Indy movie

04:35 Indiana Jones facts

06:48 Franchise overview

07:51 Franchise trailer

10:01 Raiders of the Lost Ark (discussion & clips)

33:49 Temple of Doom (discussion & clips)

55:20 The Last Crusade (discussion & clips)

75:36 Conclusion

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"Rogue One draws deep on Star Wars mythology."

Summary

In this episode of Trimming The Movie Fat, host Stephen and guest Paul Melon delve into 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' exploring its narrative, character arcs, visual effects, and musical score.

They discuss personal connections to the film, favorite scenes, and the emotional weight of the story, particularly its darker ending. The conversation also touches on how 'Rogue One' bridges the gap between the prequel and original trilogies, the portrayal of the Rebel Alliance, and the film's impact on the Star Wars franchise.

The hosts conclude with their ratings and thoughts on future Star Wars projects.

Chapters

01:19 Introduction to Rogue One

01:31 Trailer / Interview / Kermode Review

05:20 Tale of the Tape: Rogue One

07:37 Personal Connections and Initial Reactions

12:29 Character Arcs and Emotional Impact

21:28 The Rebel Alliance: Morality and Complexity

24:10 Visual Effects and CGI Innovations

27:50 Musical Score and Emotional Tone

30:40 Influence on the Star Wars Franchise

35:02 Final Thoughts and Ratings

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It's coming into Summer! What better time than to take a look back at the Christmas themed Home Alone movies!!  From the classic original, through dodgy TV movies, to the most recent Disney+ 're-start', Home Sweet Home Alone, we critique all 6 films and decide which are worthy of the Home Alone name. We even bring along a 12 year old to get a youthful perspective on the franchise too. So, pick up your eggnog, a slice of turkey, and put on your headphones as we visit the Mccallister household to watch Kevin get up to mischief. Guest is Ben Nicholson. 

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Summary

Back in 2023, we rewatched the Beverly Hills Cop trilogy and dedicated an episode to it. Since then, after 30 years, we’ve got a new movie: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’, which podcast host Stephen reckons is the best of the sequels.

So, strap yourself into the Fisher Price, LEGO looking police car, and get ready for some Axel F info, fun clips, and movie critique.

Chapters

00:09 Introduction

00:41 ‘BHC: AF’ trailer and Eddie Murphy interview

02:23 Tale of the Tape: ‘BHC: AF’

04:31 Critiquing the movie and clips

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”It’s a scream, baby!”

Welcome back for the concluding part of our look at the Scream movie franchise.

In the previous show we cast our eye over the original Scream trilogy. In this, we turn our attention to:

• Scream 4 (2011)
• Scream (2022) &
• Scream VI (2023)

Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson critique each movie and provide relevant movie information like box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. Finally, they will rank all six movies from worst to best.

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Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Tim Burton's 1992 film Batman Returns. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, set design, and focus on the villains. Finally, they rank the film top, middle or lower tier Batman.

Come back next time for Batman Forever. Chapters 00:51 Introduction to Batman Returns

01:27 Batman Returns Trailer (1992)

03:35 Tim Burton Interview (1992)

05:14 Siskel & Ebert Review Batman Returns (1992)

07:22 Batman Returns: The Facts

09:22 Personal Experiences and Opinions

15:10 Michael Keaton Interview (1992) 15:38 Closing & Next Episode Preview

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Join hosts Stephen and Paul, plus guests Ross, Davie and Luke, for the first ever episode of Trimming The Movie Fat.  The boys have super-cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) in their sights as they discuss each of the 5 Die Hard movies, and give their opinion whether it's a prime cut or offal. What will survive the cull? Spoiler: Die Hard makes it!  Plus, Die Hard and general movie facts; favourite scenes; & information about each movie.

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Join hosts Stephen and Paul as they aim their harpoon at the Jaws franchise. What movies in the series will survive the TTMF cull? Is Jaws still one of the greatest movies ever made? Is the sequel still enjoyable? Is the 3D in the third movie still laughably bad? Is Jaws: The Revenge still terrible (spoiler: Yes!)? Plus: Franchise movie facts; favourite scenes; & a critique of each movie.

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Stephen and Paul from the Trimming The Music Fat podcast are back with their newest podcast - Trimming The Movie Fat. Listen to the trailer for it now! Episode 1 is coming in January 2022.

"I'm Vengeance".

 

Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' has just been released in theatres. What did host Stephen and podcast guest Davie Melon think of it? Listen now to find out.

 

** Beware - There be spoilers ahead matey! ** 

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