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| 03 May 2022 | CinemaCon reactions, films that changed our lives & 12 Angry Men ending explained | 00:59:36 | |
Years in the making. Now the THAT FINAL SCENE podcast is finally here. Joined by Ben and Simon, Sophie enters the podcasting world with film conversations that will make you laugh, cry, think and all the fun stuff in-between. What you’ll find in our debut episode:
Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to wherever you’re listening. AND if you want to show us some extra love, please rate & review. It would mean a lot to us. Some of the films that are mentioned in the episode that we think are worth checking out: Children of Men, Point Break, The Prestige, The Truman Show, Interstellar, La La Land, Life is Beautiful, The Shawshank Redemption, It’s A Wonderful Life, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Into The Wild, Arrival, Moon, Dog Day Afternoon Also mentioned in this episode: “I Lost It At The Movies” by Pauline Kael (an incredible book on film criticism): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Movies-Film-Writings-1954-65/dp/0714529753 Find the full transcript here: https://thatfinalscene.com/episode/cinemacon-reactions-films-that-changed-our-lives-12-angry-men-ending-explained · Leave us a voice note: www.thatfinalscene.com/voicemessage/ · Sign up to our newsletter: www.thatfinalscene.com/newsletter/ Follow THAT FINAL SCENE on social: · Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene · Facebook: www.facebook.com/thatfinalscene · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 18 May 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ending explained, Moon Knight reactions & best post-credits scenes in cinema | 00:49:29 | |
Things get HEATED in this week’s episode. Dive in to hear us talk (and debate) about: · What we saw this week: From HARD LOVE to Disney Plus’ MOON KNIGHT and Andrea Arnold’s FISH TANK · The best post credits-scenes in film history: It didn’t all start with Marvel and we’ve got the receipts to prove it (thanks to you) · The Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness ending: Breaking down the meaning of the Third Eye, Charlize Theron’s Clea and that awesome Bruce Campbell cameo Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to wherever you’re listening. AND if you want to show us some extra love, please rate & review. It makes a huge huge difference. Films and TV shows with awesome post-credits scenes that are mentioned in this episode: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Bridesmaids, School of Rock, Matrix: Reloaded, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Spiderman: Homecoming, X-Men: Days of the Future Past, Deadpool, Sharp Objects, Jaws Also overheard in the episode: Check out the wonderful programme from Odyssey, the biggest Chinese film festival in Europe, running until 10th of June with plenty of online/accessible screenings. The Elvis Dead musical DOES exist and here’s all the deets. Find the full transcript here: https://thatfinalscene.com/episode/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-ending-explained-moon-knight-reactions-best-post-credits-scenes-in-cinema · Leave us a voice note: www.thatfinalscene.com/voicemessage/ · Sign up to our newsletter: www.thatfinalscene.com/newsletter/ Follow THAT FINAL SCENE on social: · Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene · Facebook: www.facebook.com/thatfinalscene · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Everything Everywhere All At Once ending explained, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Better Call Saul reactions & the most relatable characters | 00:52:17 | |
We’re getting a tad sappy in this episode BUT it’s so worth it, we promise. What you’ll hear us talk about: · Obi-Wan Kenobi, Better Call Saul mid-season finale, Love, Death & Robots Season 3 and of course, Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2?! · Our community’s responses on the last time they saw themselves in a fictional character (grab the tissues for this segment) · Break down the ending of A24’s Everything Everywhere All At Once and why it works so well Like what you heard? Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to wherever you’re listening. AND if you want to show us some extra love, please please please rate & review. It makes a huge huge difference. Also, read my essay on why Everything Everywhere All At Once deserves to be the highest grossing A24 film: https://thatfinalscene.com/blog/everything-everywhere-all-at-once · Leave us a voice note: www.thatfinalscene.com/voicemessage/ · Sign up to our newsletter: www.thatfinalscene.com/newsletter/ Follow THAT FINAL SCENE on social: · Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene · Facebook: www.facebook.com/thatfinalscene · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene Overheard at this episode: Films: Forrest Gump, Jerry Maguire, Roadhouse, Star Wars (the whole film franchise!), Crimes of The Future, Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2, The Worst Person In The World, C'Mon, C'mon, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Blade Runner 2049 TV Shows: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Love Death & Robots, True Detective, The Big Bang Theory Pema Chodron’s book “When Things Fall Apart”: https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/when-things-fall-apart-book/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick ending explained, Tom Cruise’s best and worst performances | 00:46:31 | |
We’re back with a Tom Cruise-filled episode! Jump right in to hear us talk about:
Episode transcript: https://thatfinalscene.com/episode/top-gun-maverick-ending-explained-tom-cruises-best-and-worst-performances Like what you heard? Make sure you subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. AND if you want to show us some extra love, please rate & review. It makes a huge huge difference. Also, read my essay on Top Gun’s complex legacy but how Tom Cruise’s has remained enduring throughout: https://thatfinalscene.com/blog/top-gun-legacy-may-be-complicated-but-tom-cruises-is-enduring Films overheard at this episode: Basic Instinct, Night on Earth, Paterson, Coffee & Cigarettes, Magnolia, Tropic Thunder, Risky Business, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible 2, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, A Few Good Men, Cocktail, The Mummy, Far And Away, Jack Reacher, Collateral
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| 22 Jun 2022 | BONUS MINISODE: Films to add to your watchlist from Sundance London 2022 | 00:25:15 | |
BONUS SOLO EPISODE ALERT: I just wrapped Sundance London 2022 at Picturehouse Cinemas so this mini solo episode lets you in on the festival's film highlights. You asked for more suggestions from indie filmmakers so I've come with goodies. Listen up for reviews on:
Episode transcript: https://thatfinalscene.com/episode/bonus-minisode-films-to-add-to-your-watchlist-from-sundance-london-2022 Like what you heard? Make sure you subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. AND if you want to show us some extra love, please rate & review. It makes a huge huge difference. · Leave us a voice note: www.thatfinalscene.com/voicemessage/ · Sign up to our newsletter: www.thatfinalscene.com/newsletter/ Follow THAT FINAL SCENE on social: · Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene · Facebook: www.facebook.com/thatfinalscene · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZeo-b950d9sxXF_0x5-Wg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Full Metal Jacket ending explained, best movie trivia & The Boys Season 3 predictions | 01:09:16 | |
35 years! Full Metal Jacket was released 35 years ago, can you guys believe? In this episode, we’re beyond excited to break down the ending of Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 war epic (with the help of your voice notes). But that’s not all. We spend the first half of the episode talking about:
If you want to head straight to the final scene analysis, please skip to 31:57. We hope you enjoy the discussion as much as we loved having it. Finally, a very special shoutout to the lovely listeners who shared their thoughts with us (Chris, Tim & Christopher). Shoot your thoughts or suggestions over a voice note:
Films overheard at the episode: Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, Hercules, The Lion King, Scenes of Sexual Desire, Young Adam, Angels & Demons, The Ghost Writer, Portrait of A Lady on Fire, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Dark Knight, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Pulp Fiction, Full Metal Jacket Find the transcript here: https://thatfinalscene.com/episode/full-metal-jacket-ending-explained-best-movie-trivia-the-boys-season-3-predictions Sign up to our newsletter to get updates first: https://www.thatfinalscene.com/newsletter/ Follow THAT FINAL SCENE on social:
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| 13 Jul 2022 | Elvis review, The Long Goodbye ending explained + indie filmmaking with the South London Film Festival founder Kyriakos Georgiou | 00:57:02 | |
In this episode, we’re excited to have filmmaker, actor, producer, director & the South London Film Festival founder, Kyriakos (Kyri) Georgiou as a guest! Filmmakers: Scroll down for an exclusive discount code when submitting your film to the festival. We’re talking:
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Films overheard in this episode: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Star Wars: Rogue One, Elvis, Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby, Titanic, Surge Shoot your thoughts or suggestions over a voice note:
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| 27 Jul 2022 | In defence of Nicolas Cage, Mommy ending explained, Jim Jarmusch' Night on Earth + Halo TV show review | 00:56:52 | |
Oh man, we had so much fun with this episode. Jump right in to hear Sophie, Ben and Simon talk about:
Films overheard in this episode: Warcraft, Assassin's Creed, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Night on Earth, Paterson, Broken Flowers, Dead Man, Only Lovers Left Alive, The Dead Don't Die Shoot your thoughts and suggestions over a voice note:
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| 10 Aug 2022 | The Dark Knight trilogy hot takes, The Dark Knight Rises ending explained & quitting Netflix | 00:43:47 | |
Our most anticipated episode (to date) has arrived! Join us in celebrating the 10th year anniversary of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises with:
Also listen in to hear about Sophie's latest experiment (quitting most streaming services), Ben's hate-watching habits and Simon's latest hangover film fave. If you liked this episode, take a second to share it on your social channels, along with YOUR favorite hot take from the episode ;) Films overheard in this episode: Executive Decision, Predator, Risky Business, The Scanner Darkly, Exodus: Gods and Kings, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, American Psycho Shoot your thoughts and suggestions over a voice note:
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| 24 Aug 2022 | Nope review & ending explained, rewriting famous movie endings (with Comedian of Cinema) | 00:58:28 | |
Jordan Peele’s much anticipated NOPE is finally here. And for our review episode, we invited a special friend of the podcast, Tim aka @comedianofcinema, to go full on geek with us. Dive right in to hear:
As a reminder, That Final Scene will be taking a short break for the August holidays. We will be back in mid-September for an epic final scene double bill: Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049. You do not want to miss this. If you enjoyed this episode (or you just want to show off how much in the know you are when it comes to films), please share this episode on your social channels or simply with a friend. It makes all the difference. Follow Tim on social:
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| 21 Sep 2022 | Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 endings explained, Rings of Power and House of The Dragon reactions | 00:54:52 | |
40 years! Blade Runner was released 40 years ago, so it's time to revisit its iconic endings, and their significance, over the years. And with Blade Runner 2049 celebrating its mini 5 year anniversary, we couldn't pass on a Blade Runner double bill opportunity ;) We spend the episode talking about:
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| 05 Oct 2022 | Don't Worry Darling review and ending explained, Harry Styles' acting chops & Wolverine joining Deadpool 3 reactions | 00:49:17 | |
Well. We couldn't resist but jump on the Wilde-Pugh-Styles-Pine train with this episode. No, we don't talk about The Spit all that much (y'all are just looking for drama) but we do go all in on the plot, direction & story of the most talked about film of the year (as of yet). Dive right in to hear:
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| 19 Oct 2022 | Donnie Darko, Cabin In The Woods & Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Halloween Special) | 00:52:23 | |
Hi friends and foes - Spooky season is upon us and we're getting all dark and gnarly with a Halloween Special episode for you. We're full of treats (no tricks) with this one:
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| 02 Nov 2022 | The best films to cheer you up + Little Miss Sunshine ending explained | 00:57:56 | |
It's National Stress Awareness Week here in the UK so we are directing our attention to all things low-stress in this episode. What things you ask? Well...
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| 16 Nov 2022 | Villains Who Actually Had a Point, our Pixar favourites & Black Panther ending explained | 00:58:55 | |
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is breaking records left and right across the world (hello, biggest November opening ever) so we went back to 2018’s Black Panther to sing its praises and honour its legacy. And because we couldn’t get enough of Michael B. Jordan’s Erik Killmonger, we decided to have a chat about villains that kinda have a point??? (Why are y’all saying Thanos lol). Make sure to listen along to see if we picked your answer ;) We also laughed our way through:
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| 30 Nov 2022 | Picking the best actor to play Elon Musk & The Social Network ending explained | 00:57:17 | |
Tech billionaires, unregulated social platforms, egotistical maniacs, lack of content moderation...all is fun and games on the internet (enter sarcastic snark here) so we thought an episode around David Fincher's The Social Network is the perfect film to revisit right now. In this episode, you'll have to forgive us for:
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| 15 Dec 2022 | James Bond movie quiz, the fate of the "Love Actually" couples explained & rating their toxicity levels | 00:58:14 | |
Ho ho ho, That Final Sceners! Our festive episode has landed and surprisingly, it's not as cheesy as you think. We're talking:
We're also bringing Christmas gifts to each other!
And of course, we're discussing the iconic Christmas romcom, Love Actually: its legacy, where the couples ended up, its problems (!!), and all the good stuff that comes with a Richard Curtis film from 2003. A great, and funny, discussion we recommend to everyone. Loved what you heard?
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| 28 Dec 2022 | IMDB or Rotten Tomatoes, our most anticipated films of 2023 & the one streaming service we can't live without (ΑΜΑ) | 00:58:23 | |
As we're all going through what the internet calls the "dead week" of December, we're bringing to you our Ask Me Anything episode! There's no final scene breakdown this time but we're answering some of the questions YOU asked us on Instagram. And let me just say - you guys are a hilarious, inquisitive, smart bunch. Thank you so much for taking the time to ask us a question. It means the world to us & it was a blast trying to answer as many as we could. We love you all. Have a lovely 2023 & we can't wait to bring you more laughter & hot takes in the new year. - Sophie, Ben & Simon X Send us your thoughts and suggestions over a voice note:
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| 11 Jan 2023 | ChatGPT tells us the best final scenes of all time & Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery ending explained | 00:46:38 | |
Happy New Year, friends! We are back with our very first 2023 episode and YES, we just had to talk about that onion movie. Let's crack on... What you'll hear on this episode:
We'll see you in two weeks with the modern comedy classic (because you asked for more comedies this year!)...Bridesmaids. In the meantime: Loved what you heard?
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| 25 Jan 2023 | "The Last of Us" reactions, the state of comedy amid "woke culture" & The Bridesmaids ending explained | 01:01:28 | |
This January has been long and depressing AF so we're bringing a 🙊 comedy 🙊 episode for you. Because we all need lots of joy in our lives more than ever. Jump to the episode to listen:
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| 14 Feb 2023 | Best & worst Martin Scorsese films, Marty hot takes & The Departed ending explained | 00:58:02 | |
It's hard to find many directors who've been spewing movie hits for over 5 decades (hello Spielberg? Scott?) but Martin Scorsese fits the bill perfectly. And over 20 episodes in, we thought it was about darn time to talk about the auteur who's influenced not just various genres but also cinema as a craft. Dive right in for our (belated) episode to listen to:
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| 22 Feb 2023 | Acting debates, Oscars predictions & Banshees of Inisherin Ending Explained (with actor Simon Haines) | 01:16:01 | |
Our most anticipated episode has arrived! It's Oscars season hunny which means only one thing...we take a bunch of uneducated guesses on who's going to win the shiny goldie this year. Ben unfortunately couldn't join us for this episode but we brought someone who could turn our un-education to education; Sophie's friend and supremely talented actor Simon Haines. Dive right in to listen: 👇
A very special shoutout to the lovely listeners who shared their predictions with us (+ extra cookie to Grant for his great voice note). Follow Simon Haines on social: https://www.instagram.com/thesimonhaines/ https://twitter.com/thesimonhaines Find him on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10586053/ Shoot your thoughts or suggestions over a voice note:
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| 08 Mar 2023 | Movie directors who have lost the plot & The Sixth Sense ending explained | 01:02:10 | |
We don't see dead people in this episode, but we see a few directors who may have lost the plot over the years. Dive right in as we discuss:
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| 23 Mar 2023 | The greatest decade in movie history and The Deer Hunter ending explained | 00:44:57 | |
Heyllo! We're back with one of your most requested endings of all time - the one and only final scene from The Deer Hunter. The episode deets:
Time to get excited for our next podcast ep: Our very first Edgar Wright feature with an all-time fave, Scott Pilgrim vs The World. If you liked this ep, you can go back to our Full Metal Jacket episode for a similar theme and vibe. Want to take your support to the next level?
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| 05 Apr 2023 | Succession Season 4 reactions & Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (alternate) ending explained | 00:50:26 | |
Did you know that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (which is about get adapted as anime Netflix series eeeek) could have ended in an entirely different way? Or that Edgar Wright even thought of a much more macabre ending for the iconic cult film? Well...yes and yes and with this episode, we're giving you all the DEETS. On this episode you'll hear:
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| 05 May 2023 | The best TV show rec, Whiplash hot takes & The Grand Budapest Hotel ending explained | 00:50:43 | |
Omg we're so sorry we went away for a while but we're BACK. And better than ever (I think). At least we're back with a bloody great film: the one and only The Grand Budapest Hotel by your Instagram aesthetic fave Wes Anderson. What we're talking about on this episode:
We're incredibly excited for our next episode because it's going to be our...1-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY EPISODE. How? We don't even know but we made it thanks to YOU. Tune in for special surprises, announcements and lots of crew fun. Loved what you heard?
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| 17 May 2023 | Air review, Heat retrospective & The Shawshank Redemption ending explained (1-year anniversary special) | 01:06:47 | |
Welcome to our ONE YEAR anniversary episode. It's been a year you guys. And what a year it's been. Thank you all for the memories, the laughs, the perspectives, the support - we wouldn't be here without you. Jump right in to celebrate with us:
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| 31 May 2023 | Iconic movie twists & The Prestige ending explained | 00:58:04 | |
You asked for it 1000x times: THE PRESTIGE episode is here, baby! A film that barely needs any introduction from the one and only Christopher Nolan and arguably his best film according to Ben. But let's get right into it:
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| 14 Jun 2023 | Horrible characters we (kinda) love & Succession ending explained | 00:57:04 | |
Join us in our first TV Show finale breakdown - and what an honour to start with the splashing, exhilarating & devastating final episode of Succession. Did our 3mo boi have it coming? Well, listen in to find out. Other things we're chatting through in this episode:
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| 28 Jun 2023 | Movies we walked out of, Black Mirror Season 6 reactions & Heat ending explained | 00:56:28 | |
Y'all asked for it and you're now getting it - our HEAT episode has now arrived. After talking about this film approximately 5654636 times over the course of the past year (largely thanks to Simon), we decided to finally break down...that final scene. So put your cool vibes on and listen:
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| 13 Jul 2023 | Ranking the Mission Impossible films, Barbenheimer & Spirited Away ending explained | 00:53:23 | |
It's hot girl blockbuster summer season and we're here for it. Which is hilarious because on this episode, we've paired it up with one of the most iconic Studio Ghibli films, Spirited Away, because....why not??? So let's get to it 👇
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| 27 Jul 2023 | Oppenheimer ending explained, Barbie and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part I reviews | 00:50:07 | |
NOLAN IS BACK BABY!!! Our episode is all about Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Oppenheimer...and some other films that were also great. In this episode, hear us talk about:
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| 10 Aug 2023 | More Barbie thoughts, films that traumatised us & Point Break ending explained | 00:54:32 | |
We attempted to do a summer episode but the UK weather didn't agree - apologies in advance for the weather chit chat. That said, we still did our best with:
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| 25 Oct 2023 | We're back! Killers of the Flower Moon review & best DiCaprio and De Niro performances in a Scorsese film | 00:51:36 | |
WE ARE BACK. After a much needed extended break, the gang is back with new goodies - and a rejigged format. Dive into the episode to get all the details (and let us know what you think of this new direction!) Meanwhile, you'll also hear: - What Sophie, Ben and Simon have been watching over the past couple of months (we've got LOTS to cover) - Sophie's reaction to Killers of the Flower Moon, alongside other London Film Festival premieres - Our takes (and your thoughts) on the best Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro performances in a Martin Scorsese film Loved what you heard?
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| 11 Nov 2023 | Reservoir Dogs Ending Explained & Introducing our Desert Island films! | 00:56:45 | |
Hello, my fellow kids. Our first Tarantino film ending is here & it's none other than Reservoir Dogs'. One of the most perplexed endings from the auteur himself so we thought it needed some attention and re-examination. Curious to hear your thoughts: Whatever happened to mr. Pink? 🤔 That's not all though. In this episode, we're also introducing a new game: Our Desert Island films aka 3 films each one of us would take to a desert island with them. We need you to listen in because you'll have to help us vote which ones should stay in the list and which ones should go. It's about to get all Hunger Games-y in here 😨 Loved what you heard?
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| 29 Nov 2023 | Prequels, sequels, remakes: Yay or nay? + Saltburn and The Crown Season 6 review | 00:46:40 | |
Hello hello. You told us you want more reviews and hot takes so we're delivering these to you bi-weekly. This is a spicy ep so grab the 🌶️ Dive in to hear:
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| 20 Dec 2023 | Parasite Ending Explained (Because We Must) | 00:55:36 | |
Hello hello. In our final episode for the year, we're diving into the absolute, total, one and only banger: PARASITE. We could number a thousand reasons why but the one that matters: It's in Sophie's Desert Island list. Jump right in to get all the things:
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| 26 Jan 2024 | Ferrari, Society of the Snow and May December reviews...and where the hell is Eric Bana? | 00:49:14 | |
**Note: We recorded this before the Oscar noms came out** It's too late to say happy new year so....happy January 🥹 We kickoff our first episode of the year with a banging movie chat including 'Ferrari', 'May December', and...'Dune'. However, y'all will appreciate how an old Eric Bana film triggers a tangent around shocking film scenes. YOU NEED TO CHIME IN. Dive in to listen:
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| 07 Feb 2024 | A Few Good Films Launch + Poor Things Ending Explained | 00:48:47 | |
This year's Everything Everywhere All At Once is here and it's no other than Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things (my boy!). In this episode, we break down its final scene but we also finally launch A FEW GOOD FILMS with our very first debate up for a listen. Can't wait for you to chime in & vote. So let's go:
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| 28 Feb 2024 | The Iron Claw review + Actors who may just need new agents | 00:53:48 | |
We're back with our bi-weekly movie and TV show chat (sorry for the delay, I was off to Iceland for a few days 🇮🇸). We discuss films such as 'Dune' (um yup, Ben only just saw it), 'I The Iron Claw', the TV show 'Time' and yet again...'Poor Things'. We also got to chat your responses around which actors and actresses could use new agents (we're looking at you Tom Holland). Dive right in: Sophie praises the performances in 'Ironclaw', while Ben critiques Tom Holland's career choices. They also touch on movies like 'Patriot Games', 'The Fugitive' and 'Saltburn'. They receive a voice note from a listener, Andres, who presents a critique on the adaptation of 'Poor Things'. The main discussion revolving around actors and actresses who possibly need new agents, with names such as Zac Efron, Tom Holland and others discussed. John Hamm, Eddie Murphy and others also come up in the conversation. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:26 Movie Guessing Game (thanks to Simon) 02:29 Deep Dive into 'The Fugitive' 08:30 Discussion on 'Saltburn' (yet again - hear how me and Simon saw the film differently) 20:40 Review of the BBC TV show 'Time' and 'Dune' 23:49 The Iron Claw review 26:23 Listener's Voice Note Discussion (thank you Andres for your thoughtful question on Poor Things) 26:53 Debate on Film Adaptations 31:00 Actors Who Need New Agents 34:13 The Impact of Superhero Movies on Actors' Careers 52:18 Closing Remarks and Future Episode Teaser Loved what you heard?
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| 06 Mar 2024 | Oscars 2024 predictions + judging actor accents (with Simon Haines) | 01:00:27 | |
This is the most timely podcast episode you'll hear this week - it's OSCARS 2024 PREDICTIONS time! And just because us 3 are supremely unqualified to make any educated guesses, we HAD to invite actor Simon Haines back (@thesimonhaines on Instagram) to help us with the task. So let's do this, sip on a cup of tea (or whiskey, we ain't judging) and listen up:
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| 25 Apr 2024 | Dune: Part Two Ending Explained, Roadhouse Remake, Fallout & Baby Reindeer Reactions | 00:59:50 | |
Heyllo! After an extended break (and still suffering through third winter here in the UK), the gang is back with some movie and TV talk. We hope you missed us 🥹 Let's jump right in:
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| 16 May 2024 | Challengers reactions, Baby Reindeer discourse & is the Superhero era over? | 00:58:17 | |
You'll want to stay until the END for this episode...trust me. We're back with another catch up episode (as we have soooo much catch up to do) but fear not, the next ep is going to be a massive final scene treat. In any case, this discussion was really fun:
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| 19 Jun 2024 | The Lord of the Rings (Part I) - The Fellowship of the Ring Ending Explained | 00:44:05 | |
Hi hi hi. With The Rings of Power Season 2 back soon (yikes) AND the upcoming The Lord of the Rings prequels, we realized we could not prolong the wait any longer. We had to sit Simon down to finally watch LOTR with us. And the results may surprise you...;) This episode is extra special to us because Ben, Simon and I watched the film together right before we recorded this. Which is also why I sound a tad tired and said Dark Towers vs Two Towers, please forgive me 😭 Expect Part II and Part III in the following weeks. We, for one, can't wait. Loved what you heard?
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| 29 Jul 2024 | The Lord of The Rings (Part II) - The Two Towers Ending Explained | 00:44:28 | |
After a short summer hiatus (weddings! sunny days! boring work stuff!), we're back and excited to share the commentary of our second The Lord Of The Rings live-watch: The Two Towers. Now you may think The Lord Of The Rings is an odd one to revisit over the summer but trust us...it's a GREAT franchise to bounce back to. Lots of goodies in this conversation (mostly Simon's first-time-viewing reactions) so we guarantee you're going to enjoy it. Please make sure you join us for the last and more epic viewing yet because THE RETURN OF THE KING is coming!!! Loved what you heard? Share this episode with someone you know who'd enjoy it Subscribe to our podcast (if you haven't already) Rate it and/or leave a review depending on where you're listening (this really really really helps us going) Shoot your thoughts and suggestions over a voice note:
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| 20 Sep 2024 | The Lord of The Rings (Part III) - The Return Of The King Ending Explained | 01:02:43 | |
Summer break is over. We're back to school with the final and most epic installment of The Lord of The Rings - The Return of The King!!! Without further ado, enjoy the sh*t-talking of me, Ben and Simon (we've been watching SO many things) and enjoy our breakdown of the extraordinary finale. We'll be back in a couple of weeks with...The Gladiator 😱 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | Anora, Maria & Industry Season 3 Reviews & Gladiator Ending Explained | 01:01:12 | |
Quick heads up: That Final Scene is now dropping new episodes every other MONDAY, giving you extra time to process what just happened (and us extra time to overthink them). In which your hosts return from their partially Mediterranean adventures (coincidentally matching our Roman episode theme) to dive into the epic final moments of Ridley Scott's sword-and-sandals masterpiece. But first, we journey through the spring/summer movie landscape, from the neon-drenched violence of John Wick 4 to the emotional gut-punch that is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (turns out all Spidey films can make us cry). We clash opinions on the latest batch of blockbusters before storming the gates of the London Film Festival, where Steve McQueen's 'Blitz' left us disappointed and 'Maria' proved that sometimes the best films are the ones that explore a single week than an entire lifetime. Then it's time to don our armor and dive into GLADIATOR's final showdown - a masterclass in revenge served ice-cold in the Roman sun. We unpack everything from Joaquin Phoenix's god-tier villain performance (the OG toxic failson before Succession made it cool) to Russell Crowe's journey from vengeance to something approaching grace. Plus, we speculate wildly about the upcoming sequel because apparently what 2024 needs is more sand and sandals. Time Stamps: 00:00 Opening Remarks and Scene Setup 00:13 Travel Tales and Health Euphoria 01:34 Movie Reviews and Emotional Reactions 03:55 TV Shows and Series Discussions 19:31 Film Festival Highlights and Reviews 34:11 The Ultimate Backstabber 34:25 Commodus' Delusional Plan 35:46 Historical Reflections 38:23 The Tragic Ending 42:12 Maximus' Legacy 49:22 Gladiator 2 Speculations 58:37 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Loved what you heard? Let's keep the conversation going - download the Substack app to join our chat around the episode: https://substack.com/chat/3141096 Be part of our chronically online film community by following me on: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene * Substack (for deeper takes): at https://thatfinalscene.com And hey, if you're feeling generous, take 30 seconds to rate and review us wherever you're listening - it helps other film obsessives find us. See you in a couple of weeks for another ending that will either vindicate or devastate us. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | What makes a great music biopic? (and why you hate them) | 00:51:11 | |
Listen, I knew this episode would derail the moment we started talking about The Foreigner (a hidden gem that deserves your time, even if just to watch Jackie Chan break your heart in the most unexpected way). The movie has Pierce Brosnan doing... things with an Irish accent, and that's all I'll say about that. Simon finally caught up with not one, but three gems - the 'Spider-Verse' animation films and Of An Age, which he claims is the best Australian romance film that nobody watched (okay Simon, I see you with the taste). After you all lovingly bombarded my Instagram Q&A Stories with your (music) biopic takes, we had to dive into this whole... situation. Because apparently, we haven't seen enough after Bohemian Rhapsody. If you're wondering – yes, we're all terrified about the upcoming Bob Dylan and Springsteen projects. But also…intrigued. Ben went on his monthly 'Scrubs' evangelism tour (but he's not wrong – the way that show balanced comedy and gut-punch moments? Unmatched). I just sat there and nodded because what else can you do when someone's spitting facts? Timestamps for the chronologically-gifted: 00:00 The one where we catch up 00:31 Jackie Chan makes us emotional 02:00 Brosnan's interesting accent choices 07:06 Simon discovers animation can be art (duh) 11:49 Simon's 'Of An Age' appreciation corner 14:38 That time we all rewatched Skyfall 20:51 Netflix's 'The Perfect Couple' exists 26:52 Ben's weekly 'Scrubs' supremacy segment 28:35 A brief Veep tangent because why not 29:07 TV networks vs. good comedy: a saga 34:11 Your music biopic hot takes (we're concerned) 39:01 Future biopics we're preemptively judging 48:50 What to watch when we're gone Next episode: There Will Be Milkshakes (iykyk) 🥤 Loved what you heard? Let's keep the conversation going - download the Substack app to join our chat around the episode: https://substack.com/chat/3141096 Be part of our chronically online film community by following me on: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene * Substack (for deeper takes): at https://thatfinalscene.com And hey, if you're feeling generous, take 30 seconds to rate and review us wherever you're listening - it helps other film obsessives find us. See you in a couple of weeks for another ending that will either vindicate or devastate us. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | There Will Be Blood Ending Explained & Other Milkshakes | 01:00:00 | |
There's a moment in There Will Be Blood where Daniel Plainview stares at a burning oil derrick with maniacal glee while others panic around him. That scene captures everything fascinating about PTA's examination of capitalism, greed, and American ambition - and it's just one of many moments we unpack in this week's episode - including of course…its final scene. Before diving into our main discussion, Ben and I get into it over Gladiator 2 (which I maintain is a perfectly entertaining time if you accept it for the ridiculous spectacle it is), and Simon takes us through Michael Bay's 13 Hours, leading to an unexpected conversation about method acting and on-set dynamics. But the heart of this episode is our analysis of the iconic There Will Be Blood - from Paul Dano's remarkable dual performance (pulled off with just 4 days of prep) to the film's masterful exploration of how capitalism and religion feed off each other. We dig into the historical context, decode that famous milkshake monologue, and debate whether Daniel Plainview was always a monster or if success corrupted him. Next episode: We're closing out the year with our Christmas special, featuring what will surely be a deeply competitive movie trivia showdown. Timestamps for the chronologically-gifted: 00:00 Opening Remarks and Initial Banter 00:21 Behind the Scenes of Podcasting 00:50 Correction on Russell Crowe's Oscar Wins 02:04 Discussion on Gladiator 2 10:48 Review of The Foreigner 12:05 Michael Bay's 13 Hours 19:25 Mean Girls and Lindsay Lohan's Career 20:45 Upcoming Movies and Recommendations 24:45 Revisiting There Will Be Blood 27:05 Daniel's Descent into Capitalism 27:24 Manipulating Relationships 27:59 Curiosity and Camera Work 28:51 Moral Ambiguity and Greed 29:12 Sympathy for the Son 30:00 The Harsh Realities of Business 31:10 Religion vs. Capitalism 32:13 The Final Confrontation 33:33 The Aftermath and Reflections 42:57 The Iconic Milkshake Metaphor 51:21 Paul Dano's Performance 57:50 Upcoming Episodes and Farewell Loved what you heard? Let's keep the conversation going - download the Substack app to join our chat around the episode: https://substack.com/chat/3141096 Be part of our chronically online film community by following me on: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene * Substack (for deeper takes): at https://thatfinalscene.com And hey, if you're feeling generous, take 30 seconds to rate and review us wherever you're listening - it helps other film obsessives find us. See you in a couple of weeks for another ending that will either vindicate or devastate us. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 27 Dec 2024 | A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Black Doves reactions & our annual festive movie quiz | 00:44:07 | |
In our final episode of 2024, we do what any self-respecting film nerds would do during the holidays - torture each other with impossibly specific movie trivia. But first, some cinematic therapy: We kick things off diving into CONCLAVE (or as I like to call it, "Ralph Fiennes Does His Best Pope Impression While Looking Incredibly Concerned"). This leads us down a rabbit hole about actors who deserve Oscars but keep getting snubbed. Speaking of snubs, we tackle the Harry Potter reboot news - I have THOUGHTS about recasting, and they mostly involve protecting the sacred memory of Robbie Coltrane. But that’s for another episode. The middle chunk gets spicy with chat about Black Doves (Netlix’s new smash hit), the new Bob Dylan film that feels like it exists in a parallel universe (it’s really good), and why Tom Cruise continues to defy both gravity and aging. There's a brief detour into Netflix territory, which somehow evolves into an impassioned debate about MUBI's latest programming choices. If anyone wants to get Simon a pressie, let it be an annual MUBI subscription. Then comes the quiz portion - the main event, if you will. I channel my inner film school professor and subject Simon to a Mrs. Doubtfire interrogation that would make Robin Williams wince. I absolutely demolish the Fight Club round - turns out watching it approximately 27 times pays off. Ben tests Simon's James Bond knowledge, which leads us down various 007 rabbit holes. Which I didn’t understand one bit. We close out with anticipation for the new Nosferatu coming in 2024. Because nothing says "Happy New Year" like a German expressionist vampire, right? Timestamps 00:00 Opening Remarks and Final Episode Introduction 00:15 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey 00:51 Special Ideas for Next Year 00:56 Discussing Conclave and Ralph Fiennes 01:45 Actors Who Deserve an Oscar 02:51 Harry Potter Series Reboot 05:15 Robbie Coltrane's Iconic Roles 06:52 Black Doves and Other TV Shows 10:30 Bob Dylan Movie Review 14:49 Tom Cruise and Action Stars 18:02 Netflix's Latest Offerings 24:37 Discussing 'Queer' and Mubi's Cinema Release 25:17 Reviewing 'Craven' and Aaron Taylor Johnson's Performance 27:06 Christmas Quiz: Mrs. Doubtfire Edition 31:16 Christmas Quiz: Fight Club Edition 32:50 Christmas Quiz: James Bond Edition 35:25 Bond Franchise Deep Dive 40:48 Upcoming Movies and Final Thoughts Loved what you heard? Let's keep the conversation going - download the Substack app to join our chat around the episode: https://substack.com/chat/3141096 Be part of our chronically online film community by following me on: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene * Substack (for deeper takes): at https://thatfinalscene.com And hey, if you're feeling generous, take 30 seconds to rate and review us wherever you're listening - it helps other film obsessives find us. See you in a couple of weeks for another ending that will either vindicate or devastate us. Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | The Da Vinci Code Is Stilll Camp & Nosferatu Ending Explained | 00:46:24 | |
Well, it seems like it's time to sink our teeth into another THAT FINAL SCENE episode (sorry, couldn't resist). If you're also grappling with Robert Eggers' latest “Nosferatu” and Ellen's choice to face death in that haunting final scene, you might want to tune in. We go deep into the shadows of this one – from death-and-maiden motifs to why some of us felt oddly disconnected despite the film's technical mastery. Plus, we somehow end up on a tangent about watching THE DA VINCI CODE over the holidays (questionable choices were made) and why old Bond films hit different now. Fair warning: we get into a heated debate about whether this version of NOSFERATU actually makes us feel anything beyond aesthetic appreciation. And yes, we absolutely dissect that ending – you know I got you covered y’all. Come for the vampire discourse, stay for our chaotic holiday viewing confessions and some spicy award season predictions that will probably age terribly. The episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. And while you're there, maybe leave us a review? Unless you're Count Orlok himself – in which case, we respectfully decline your feedback. P.S. Between you and me, there's a moment where we completely derail into UK Traitors Season 3 territory and I regret nothing. Enjoy! Loved what you heard? Let's keep the conversation going - download the Substack app to join our chat around the episode: https://substack.com/chat/3141096 Be part of my chronically online film community by following me on: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatfinalscene * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thatfinalscene * Substack (for deeper takes): at https://thatfinalscene.com Timestamps 00:00 Intriguing Opening Scene 00:13 New Year Greetings and Cultural Differences 01:27 Podcast Behind the Scenes 02:41 Movie Recommendations and Reviews 10:43 Reality TV Highlights 14:08 Discussing the Greatest Film Ever Made 22:37 The Pact and Opening Sequence 23:21 Psychosexual Dynamics and Imaginary Friends 23:28 Critique on Film Length and Pacing 23:41 Character Analysis: Nosferatu and Orlok 26:03 Robert Eggers' Cinematic Style 29:12 Character Performances and Emotional Connection 31:52 Themes of Sacrifice and Grotesque Imagery 41:26 Final Thoughts and Audience Reactions 45:20 Upcoming Episodes and Farewell Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||
| 28 Feb 2025 | The Academy vs the People: 2025 Oscar predictions and your personal favorites (with Gabriel Frieberg) | 01:23:16 | |
I've never been so unprepared for an Oscar season. This year's race feels like someone threw all the conventional wisdom into a blender, hit puree, and walked away laughing. So in this episode, we are joined by The Schmear Hunter’s Gabriel Frieberg – whose Berlinale stories alone are worth the price of admission – to walk us through his film and TV journey, and quickly descend into our annual tradition of pretending we have any idea what'll happen on Hollywood's favorite night of self-congratulation: The Academy Awards. Gabriel turned out to be the perfect antidote to my cynicism, bringing actual insights from the festival circuit while Ben chugged tea and ranted about why "Furiosa" deserved more recognition. We dove into the genuine surprise of Ariana Grande's performance in "Wicked" (who knew?) and debated whether Demi Moore will finally get her flowers in the Best Actress category. The real fun came when we compared our predictions against what YOU, the TFS community, voted for in our Substack ballot. Your "will win" picks are surprisingly industry-savvy, but your "want to win" choices? Pure chaos in the best possible way. Sean Baker vs. Brady Corbet for Best Director created our most heated exchange (sorry for the sound spike), and none of us could agree whether "Conclave" deserves its Best Picture nomination. But there's unanimous support for "Anora" in both our panel and community picks—which probably means something else will win because the Oscars love nothing more than making us all look foolish. Make sure you listen on our take on the Bond franchise's uncertain future and stay for Gabriel’s passionate defense of the films that got completely overlooked this awards season. As always, I promise to eat my words publicly when my predictions turn out wrong. Catch up on Gabriel’s work at: Also subscribe to his podcast, The SchmearCast, on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 And follow him on Instagram, TikTok & Letterboxd. Loved what you heard? Let's keep the conversation going at the That Final Scene chat on Substack: https://substack.com/chat/3141096 Follow That Final Scene at: Substack: thatfinalscene.com Instagram: @thatfinalscene TikTok: @thatfinalscene YouTube: @ThatFinalScene Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:51 Gabriel's Journey in Film and TV 03:24 The Importance of Unique Voices in Film Critique 05:49 Experiences at the Berlinale Film Festival 07:58 Discussion on 'Mickey 17' and Director Bong Joon-ho 09:39 The Future of Big Budget Films and Auteur Directors 11:48 Concerns Over the Bond Franchise and Amazon's Influence 20:02 Oscar Predictions and the Best Actor Category 29:17 The Rise of Timothée Chalamet 30:39 Best Actress Predictions 32:36 Best Supporting Actor Insights 35:08 Best Supporting Actress Discussion 40:00 Best Adapted Screenplay Contenders 44:35 Best Director Showdown 55:04 Fan Favorites and Cult Classics 56:56 Cinematography Predictions 01:00:07 Film Editing Insights 01:03:21 Best Picture Predictions 01:10:30 Oscar Snubs and Underrated Films Get full access to That Final Scene at www.thatfinalscene.com/subscribe | |||