The Kapeesh crew are back! (Well, some of them).That's right, we are back for our new film reviews project. You guessed it (or you read the title)- we are tackling the Batman franchise.And, to do it correctly, we started with the very first Batman serial film released in cinemas during the Second World War. So, that brings some interesting discussi…

In this final podcast of 2022, the crew reconvene to discuss recent film viewings of the month of October (yes, edited over four months late). In the (now not so new) films section, Scott hunts down and slashes the Halloween franchise with particular focus on Halloween Ends, Gordon and Steve B share their thoughts on the provocative Marilyn Monroe …

In this Deja-Revu episode, the Kapeesh crew are stuck in a time paradox which somehow involves discussing the (proper) James Cameron film debut in spoilerific detail - for eternity.So, if you have a few endless life cycles on you, give it a listen as we discuss the merits of one of cinema's classics. We go into our feelings on Schwarzenegger's star…

In this stupendously epic podcast, we reconvene to discuss our film and TV viewings from the month of September 2022 (yes, slight delay in editing).We cover Idris Elba's latest Beast, Taika Waititi's much derided Thor: Love and Thunder and we try to remember details from Liam Neeson's assassin thriller Memory.In the TV section, we delve deep into t…

Yeah, BABY, YEAH! Do we make you horny? How about randy? In fact, don't answer that.In this very shagadelic episode, we rewatch Mike Myers' Bond parody released in 1997 and directed by Jay Roach. After a middling cinema run, the film would become a home video sensation and would propel the character and franchise into box office gold(member), with …

In this episode, Steve is joined by Fran and Mr. McCaul for this monthly catchup covering our August viewings in new films, television series and older movies in the Look Back section.We begin with Fran weighing in on Top Gun: Maverick, Steve then covers directorJordan Peele's Nope and the Netflix Original Vampire action film, Day Shift.Following t…

The Kapeesh crew assemble their best historians, archeologists and swashbuckling rogues for this epic podcast covering director Steven Spielberg's third outing for the lovable adventurer.And in true Kapeesh form, we delve deep with our thoughts on the major characters, actor performances, plot, screenplay and John Williams' score. Of course, we als…

In this (of course) epic podcast, the crew reconvene to discuss all things film related over the month of July.We begin by paying tribute to the film industry veterans who sadly passed away over the month such as the legendary James Caan (The Godfather, Misery, Elf), Tony Sirico (The Sopranos), the original James Bond composer Monty Norman as well …

In this (now standard) epic podcast, the Kapeesh crew spare no expense and rewatch Spielberg's classic 1993 family horror/blockbuster Jurassic Park to give an in-depth analysis of this stellar movie.The film heralded major advancements in digital animation, special effects and audio design and would go onto become one of the most successful films o…

In this July edition of our new monthly catch-ups on recent film releases, we delve into the controversial sexual politics of Paul Thomas Anderson's latest Licorice Pizza, try to untangle (without spoiling) Nicholas Cage's very unusual The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, get into bed (eh?) for Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, briefly discuss Spid…

In this Deja Revu episode. the Kapeesh crew hold a meeting in our own OCP boardroom to discuss the 1987 sci-fi classic Robocop, directed by Paul Verhoeven. In this epic podcast we run through the entire film practically scene by scene - in true spoilerific detail - giving our opinions on many facets such as the brutality of the action, the comedic …

In this special episode, Gordon and his brother Andrew Webster tackle the second of the swashbuckling hero's outings in Steven Speilberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.Released in 1984, the film sees Indy stranded in India where he offers to help desperate villagers find mystical stones and rescue their enslaved children from a Thuggae cult…

In this special bonus episode of the Bond Daft project, the crew reconvene to hammer out where Bond's latest adventure fits into the previously ranked films (conducted before it was released).Better than Diamonds Are Forever? Octopussy? Skyfall? Well, give it a listen and find out!Av Kapeesh

We kickstart our new series of monthly film catchups on a poignant note as we discuss the passing of the late, great Ray Liotta who sadly left us at the age of 67. In our brief tribute we discuss his litany of fantastic performances from films throughout his career such as Copland, Identity, Hannibal and with particular focus on his gangster portra…

After lengthy delays which included changing directors and a little known pandemic, Bond 25 finally made it to our screens last year. And after a few months, the Bond Daft team reconvened in December 2021 to discuss it in full spoilerific glory.In this truly epic podcast (I mean, look at the timestamp!) we cover the film's wealth of characters, plo…

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released).This is the final part (s…

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released).This is the final part (s…

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released).In this particular episod…

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released).In this particular episod…

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released).In this particular episod…

The entertainment industry has developed and evolved over the last 100 years and each decade has brought sweeping cultural changes in social norms. So, it's only natural that many things age out of their time. With the Bond franchise spanning six decades, it was only inevitable there would be some moments which do not fit today's social standards.T…

If you want to be taken seriously as a megalomaniacal super villain, you need the perfect lavish base to concoct your devious schemes. At least, that's what the Bond universe has taught us!Some prefer to go for the classic hidden volcano base or the underwater super tanker and there are others that prefer the logical option; the mobile armoured tra…

In James Bond's world, a villain needs to have a diabolical plan. These people want your vague 'world domination' whether by creating world wars, underwater civilisations or sometimes to control the planet's only source of gold. And don't forget the old classic 'create a master race in space and obliterate the rest of the planet'.In this nice brisk…

One of the key components of the Bond franchise is the main adversary of the famous spy. Over the entire saga of films we have seen 007 topple the regimes of some unique megalomaniacs with plots and characteristics that have since inspired (and occasionally been lampooned by) many other franchises.In this episode we reconvene to discuss what makes …

One of the key components of the Bond franchise is the main adversary of the famous spy. Over the entire saga of films we have seen 007 topple the regimes of some unique megalomaniacs with plots and characteristics that have since inspired (and occasionally been lampooned by) many other franchises.Of course, with so many to choose from there were b…

One of the curious things about the Bond franchise is the consistency of strange and sinister henchman which have found employment for the main villains and the depths of their committal to their boss' plight.Our spy has faced deadly assassins of all shapes and sizes and each have their own quirk or weapon of choice such as shoes that can be thrown…

If there is one thing that we all know from the Bond franchise it's that 007 has a love for the women. And some have even loved him.Over a series spanning six decades there have been some fantastic female characters and over the years the very essence of the Bond Girl has expanded into the collective conscience. However, the legacy of the women of …

What would a superspy be without his trusty contacts? Or even an old buddy to wind down with at the pub after a hard day of espionage and occasional murder? Well, over the entire 007 franchise we have been gifted some fantastic characters to mix with our loveable spy. In this episode we gather together to discuss some of our favourites over the who…

The Bond franchise is littered with death-defying stuntwork with some of the most odacious scenes involving daring bungee jumps to skydiving tussles and cable-car scuffles. Listen in as the crew reconvene to discuss our favourites over the whole saga, pay tribute to the brave stunt men and women as well as give our opinions on our least favourite s…

The Bond franchise has made it an expectation that a superspy will need, at some point, to engage his enemies with his fists. Similar to that famous politician's speech, Bond will fight on beaches, landing grounds, fields, streets, hills, trains, elevators and even in space. For this episode we gather together to discuss our favourites of 007's scu…

Bond's favoured mode of transport is just as important to the franchise as his love of casinos, beautiful women and toppling all those evil dictators/regimes. Over the long spanning series of 24 films, we have been blessed with a fantastic array of stunning vehicles - and plentiful product placement - from the classic gadget-filled cars to over-the…

"Now pay attention, 007."Over 24 films, James Bond has been assisted on his missions with a plethora of fantastic tech wizardry and unusual spy tools. The ever-exasperated Q has deemed it necessary to aid 007 with an exploding pen, an ejector seat (we're not joking), a jet pack and even a grown-worthy invisible car.In this episode the Bond Daft age…

Whether risking potential HR enquiries with his flirtations with Moneypenny, or trying the patience of his boss and quartermaster, Bond's fellow MI6 colleagues have always been a favourite among fans. Over 24 films, the relationships and dynamics have also changed over the years reflecting many different eras. In this special Ranking episode, we ta…

Beginning with the famous Monty Norman music for Dr. No in 1962 and following with the iconic John Barry scores over the next six films, the James Bond franchise has been a haven for fantastic movie soundtracks.However, over a series spanning 24 films they were bound to have a few that don't resonate as well or have aged less gracefully. In this ep…

Beginning with the famous Monty Norman music for Dr. No in 1962 and following with the iconic John Barry scores over the next six films, the James Bond franchise has been a haven for fantastic movie soundtracks. In this episode, the Bond Daft lads reconvene to discuss their favourites with a view to collectively agreeing the best score and two runn…

One of the most iconic elements of the Bond franchise is the theme song. From Shirley Bassey to Tom Jones to Tina Turner and Madonna (shudder), some great artists and songs have accompanied the series since 1963.Unfortunately, for any long-running franchise there were bound to be some that didn't quite hit the mark. In the fourth of our Ranking epi…

One of the most iconic elements of the Bond franchise is the theme song. From Shirley Bassey to Tom Jones to Tina Turner and Madonna (shudder), some great artists and songs have accompanied the series since 1963. In the third of our Ranking episodes the Bond Daft lads reconvene to collectively argue the toss over which of the Bond theme songs is th…

The James Bond franchise is known for pioneering the cold opening for a film which is more commonly used in television shows.Whether bungee jumping off a dam, being shot and seemingly killed in bed or skiing off a cliff with a timed release of the Union Jack parachute, the 007 films have found many ways to start with a bang.However, over a franchis…

The James Bond franchise is known for pioneering the cold opening for a film which is more commonly used in television shows.Whether bungee jumping off a dam, being shot and seemingly killed in bed or skiing off a cliff with a timed release of the Union Jack parachute, the 007 films have found many ways to start with a bang.In the first of our Rank…

The Bond Daft lads return to review the final released 007 film, Spectre (2015). Director Sam Mendes returned for Craig's latest outing in which Bond's old adversary Blofeld makes a return to the franchise in the guise of a typically sinister Christoph Waltz. This was a successful but critically mixed bag on release but how does it hold up now? Lis…

Sir Sean Connery sadly passed away on 31/10/2020 and to many he was the first and quintessential James Bond actor. Growing up in working class Edinburgh he eventually found international fame as the super suauve British spy, 007. However, growing tired of the role he then left the franchise and embarked on an incredible eclectic career which saw hi…

The Bond Daft lads gather for the penultimate film of the franchise (for the moment) and review the third of Daniel Craig's 007 outings, Skyfall (2012). Directed by Sam Mendes, this was a massive commercial and critical success which celebrated the series' 50 years history with a blend of homage to the past and darker modern stylings. In this episo…

In this lockdown catch-up recorded back on 06/08/20, the Kapeesh crew reconvene to discuss their film and media consumption of the week. On this wonderfully varied episode, we discuss The News Room, Ghost of Tsushima (again), The Good Boys, The Last Picture Show, The Living Daylights (again), as well as give our thoughts on Fleming's Live and Let D…

The Kapeesh Crew return for another catch-up session to discuss their recent lockdown viewings. On this show we cover a wide berth of content from Mad Men, Napoleon Dynamite, Reality TV, pop culture conventions, Thor: Ragnarok, Grand Isle and the roller-coaster career of Nic Cage. Additionally, we also find the time to discuss some lesser films suc…

The Bond Daft lads return to watch Craig's second outing as the MI6 agent with a licence to kill, 2008's Quantum of Solace. Directed by Marc Forster and a victim of the writer's strike, this was a troubled production that was also buried due to the expectation set as the sequel to Casino Royale. In this film, Bond deals with shady organisations try…

In the latest catch-up, we discuss our recent film/television viewings. In this episode we delve into Scott's obsession with Ghost of Tsushima, Fran's love affair with True Detective, Robert's thoughts on Border, Borat (as well as Baren Cohen's other films), Pure and Steve can't stop talking about Twister. Enjoy!…

In another of our weekly lockdown film catch-ups, the Kapeesh crew discuss their recent film/entertainment viewings. On this jam-packed session we cover a wide range of topics such as The Lighthouse, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 4Chan Murder Mysteries, Raiders of the Lost Arc (and the Indiana Jones franchise, generally), Jaws, God of War, Resident …

In the latest of our new weekly lockdown catchups, the Kapeesh crew reconvene to discuss our recent film and TV viewings. In this particular madcap episode, Gordon shows off his collection of Bond books, we discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer, One-Punch Man, Frozen 2, Jurassic Park (spoilers), Menace 2 Society, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 and Tee…

In a gritty change-up of the podcast, we fittingly review the first official reboot with new Bond Daniel Craig in Casino Royale (2006). Directed by Martin Campbell, (Goldeneye) this was a stripped-back, complete tonal shift from the madcap over-commercialised Die Another Day, with 007 facing off against Mads Mikkelsen's Le Chiffre in a high-stakes …

In the third of our new weekly lockdown film catchups, the Kapeesh lads weigh in on our recent film/entertainment viewings. In this episode we cover a diverse range of topics such as Demolition Man, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Inside Central Station, Bad Boys For Life, Oasis B-sides, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Internal Affairs…