'28 Years Later' Was It Worth The Wait? + A Few Words on 'The Ballerina' | Is This Cinema?
Batten down the hatches & grab your crossbows, Jibbz & Ebuka spill about Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later". They discuss the two distinct halves of the film (19:55), Spike's decision to leave the island (39:45), that bonkers ending (55:55), before jumping into The Ballerina (1:08:06) and what makes a good action star (1:14:35)
As we eagerly await this year's EMMY nominations, Bankole & Cris share their Hail Mary prayer requests for the filmmakers, performers & shows they would love to see nominated. Warning: Excessive gushing about your favourite shows, including 'Severance' (18:55), 'Industry' (48:55), 'Shrinking' (1:01:10) and more.You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Available on YouTube.Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: CrisProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede
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The 2025 TV Shows You Missed & Our Summer Hype Meters!
We're recommending again! William returns to the pod to chat with Bankole about some of the 2025 TV Shows that have gone under the radar (10:45), including Natasha Lyonne's 'Poker Face'. Then they share their excitement (and cautious optimism) for the year's jam-packed summer movie schedule (50:45).You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Also Available on YouTube.You can follow William on Twitter & InstagramHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: William Goodman Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede
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How 'Your Friends & Neighbours' Secures the Bag
THIS is what happens. When A-List talent meets social commentary and narrative genius.Ebube and Chinedu reunite with Emmanuel for a hilariously detailed discussion of Jon Hamm's new Apple TV+ show, 'Your Friends & Neighbours'. They discuss Apple's strategies for both media and technology, including how they approach telling people about their shows, before getting into what this show teaches us about wealth and culture.They get into the woes of parenting, the mechanics of excess, and the injustice of romance, laughing all the way and finishing up with the year's most reflective iteration of "Hot or Not".You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Also available on YouTube.Hosts: Ebube Ubochi and Chinedu IhejiGuest: EmmanuelProduction by: Ebube Ubochi
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The Cannes Film Festival Films We Can’t Wait For | Is This Cinema?
Ayisha, Chris & Ofili are here to give their review of the Cannes film festival and talk us through the most anticipated films from the festival. We talk about WHY we love the Cannes film festival and the general workings of the festival (08:55), discuss Jafar Panahi and his Palme d'Or winning movie 'It Was Just an Accident' (16:13), Joachim Trier's newest film - 'Sentimental Value' (26:35), and predictions on how the festival & the general state of the world could affect awards voting (01:01:02).You can support us here.Please subscribe to our Newsletter.Hosts: AyishaGuests: Chris & OfiliProduction by: Ebuka