Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) Part Two with Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast'
Luke, Sarah and Sean discuss Garth Marenghi's real horror novels and deep dive into pulp romance novels, in this hilarious conclusion to their review of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004). Sean discusses playing Scrabble with his Auntie and what Monty Don means to her. Thanks for listening Auntie.This podcast contains strong language. Chapters:0:01: Marv from 'Pods Like Us'1:21 The Joy of Discussing A Series Together2:39 Word of Mouth Recommendations5:02 The Humour of Absurdity11:48 Literary References and Garth's Character22:25 Garth Marenghi's Unique Influence27:15 The Upcoming Books36:41 The Appeal of Pulp Writing, Sorry about Luke (utter filth)42:27 Final Thoughts on Dark Place44:26 Closing Remarks and Thank You Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) Part One with Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast'
Sean and Sarah welcome back Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast', well, Sarah does. Sean feels like they can't get rid of Luke at the minute.Welcome to our Darkplace. Sarah, Sean and Luke explore the cult TV series 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) in this in-depth two-part review full of quotes and nostalgia.Chapters0:04 Welcome to Review It Yourself1:13 Entering Garth's Darkplace4:20 The Unique Experience of Darkplace10:44 The Show's Celebrity Cast15:25 The Bizarre Character Dynamics24:11 The Genius of Matt Berry30:56 The Absurd Humour of Dark Place36:29 Analysing Garth's Writing Style39:56 The Mysterious Disappearance of Liz46:49 The Eye Child Incident52:29 The Love for Classic Filmmaking1:02:32 Themes of Tolerance and UnderstandingThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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28 Years Later (2025) Part Two
Sean and Sarah continue to be unimpressed by 28 Years Later (2025) in this concluding part of their review. They also try to answer where it all went wrong for modern films.Chapters0:11 The characters in 28 Days Later (2002)0:41 Critics' Opinions on the Film4:55 Review Highlights and Critique9:16 Analysing Positive Reviews12:07 Viewer Expectations vs. Reality12:23 Critique of Film's Tone and Direction19:04 Comparisons to Other Films23:57 Disappointment with the Film's Execution31:53 Reflections on Film Quality Today41:36 The State of Modern Cinema1:04:50 Nostalgia for Past Cinematic Experiences1:14:02 Wrapping Up the DiscussionThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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28 Years Later (2025) Part One
Sean and Sarah dive expletives-first into this review of 28 Years Later (2025). As massive fans of 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), what will they make of this film?Spoilers: Not a lot.Chapters:0:07 This film makes me sick.1:26 Sean's Auntie's Verdict4:05 Conflicting Opinions4:44 Exploring Themes7:31 Setting and Premise11:10 The Quarantine Society16:50 The Nature of Infection21:24 The Dangers of the Mainland24:01 The Evolution of the Infected27:13 Death and Acceptance34:16 Community and Isolation36:34 The Ending Reveal52:35 Hopes for the Future57:07 Thematic InconsistenciesThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Battle: Los Angeles (2011) Part Two with Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast!'
The concluding part of Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast!' and Sean's discussion of the underrated film, Battle: Los Angeles (2011).Chapters:0:00 'Pods Like Us' sting0:17 Open-Ended Endings1:18 Experimental Films and Their Decline1:46 Audience Expectations and Financial Risks5:02 The Evolution of Film Marketing13:28 The state of Current Cinema15:31 Critics vs. Audience Perception30:18 Reviewing the Reviews40:26 The Future of Action Films51:28 The Howdy Beans Podcast55:18 Upcoming Series and CollaborationsThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Podcast with the sigh. Film Reviews without the faff, with Sean from the North-East and Sarah from the South-West. New episodes every Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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