Whodunnit Films Part 2 - Zodiac, with Heather J Stewart

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.For our last episode of the year, as the worlds greatest detective in back, no not Batman, Benoit Blanc is at it again in another Knives Out movie. This time with a twist, he's grown his hair out in, Wake Up Dead Man now available on Netflix. As Wake Up Dead Man is a detective mystery story, we are going to focus the episode on the Whodunnit genre. Discussing all things Whodunnits, is a debutant guest Heather J Stewart a film reviewer and now the European correspondent for the Revisionist Almanac. Warning we will be talking SPOILERS.Heathers up next with her pick and is going for her favourite film of all time, Zodiac from the great David Fincher. On this one we talk about how David Fincher keeps his direction really simple to create incredible tension and shock value and how his direction evolves as the film goes on. We talk about how efficient the film is, in terms of sticking to facts and writing fictional scenes and how the balance works so well. Plus we talk about squirrels. IMDB page         Heather J Stewarts Instagram page FVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokSupport the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.For our last episode of the year, as the worlds greatest detective in back, no not Batman, Benoit Blanc is at it again in another Knives Out movie. This time with a twist, he's grown his hair out in, Wake Up Dead Man now available on Netflix. As Wake Up Dead Man is a detective mystery story, we are going to focus the episode on the Whodunnit genre. Discussing all things Whodunnits, is a debutant guest Heather J Stewart a film reviewer and now the European correspondent for the Revisionist Almanac. Warning we will be talking SPOILERS.Martins turn to go first and is going for the Robert Altman classic, Gosford Park with every British actor known to man involved. On this one we talk about how on earth Robert Altman directs this massive cast beautifully. We talk about how tonally this works so well with so many storylines going on. We talk about why the film doesn't feel like a whodunnit and why it almost feels a parody and then hits you with an emotional gut punch at the end. Plus we talk about dodgy accents. IMDB page Heather J Stewarts Instagram page FVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy.                  Support the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.Look at this a spoiler spoiler special in your podcast feed, you'd a thought it! This one is dedicated to the new Predator film, Predator: Badlands which is smashing up the box office in cinemas this time. Once again helmed by the man who can do no wrong so far with Predator movies, Dan Trachtenberg. To talk all things Predator: Badlands I'm joined by the brilliant Brian from the Reviewing History Podcast. On this one we talk about how the action scenes are heavily influenced by video games, and that this is not the first time tis happens in movies. We talk about how the film portrays the Predator culture. We talk about the PG 13 nature of the film. Plus we talk about monkeys. IMDB page   Reviewing History Podcasts Link TreeFVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy.     Support the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.This episode as the popular video game, Borderlands is making it's way to the big screen with a stacked cast. We are talking, naturally , video game adaptations 2, the sequel! I am joined, for the third time, the brilliant Matt from The Matt and Mark Movie Show to talk all things badd, sorry gaming films.Waring we will be talking SPOILERS.Martin's turn to go next and is going for the very first Stephen King book put to screen and that is of course the iconic Carrie directed by the legend that is Brian De Palmer. On this one we talk in depth about that iconic prom scene, everything thats great about it, and somethings where things where De Palmer goes too far with. We talk about the incredible performance from Piper Laurie as Carrie mother. Plus we talk about ash trays, firehoses and manikins. IMDB page       . The Matt and Mark Movie Show Lintree     FVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy.Support the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.I know It's been a long wait for the podcast to return, but good things come to those who wait for a new Edgar Wright movie in the form of a new adaptation of Stephen Kings earlier books, The Running Man. As we have basically covered every Edgar Wright film in the past, we decided to do another Stephen King adaptations episode. Joining me to talk all this Stephen King is our current leader of the League of Podcasts, Matt from the Matt and Mark Movie Show. Warning we will be talking SPOILERSMatt to go first, and is going for Rob Reiners Misery that brought home a well deserved Oscar for Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes. On this one we talk about how unpredictable this story is and how unpredictable Annie Wilkes can be too. We talk about how well Rob Reiner directs the film in a brilliantly simple way. We talk about how amazing both performances are in this film from Kathy Bates and James Caan. Plus we talk about big hammers. IMDB page            The Matt and Mark Movie Show Lintree     FVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy. Support the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.This episode on the podcast as one of the most anticipated films for the year is hitting screens across the world in the form of One Battle After Another, we are talking about the films star and frankly one of the biggest movie stars around, Leonardo DiCaprio. So we'll be talking our favourite of his work. Joining me once again to talk all things DiCaprio is Liz from Liz & A Movie. Warning we will be talking SPOILERS Martin's turn now and is going for Quentin Tarantino's latest, which sadly feels like a long time ago now, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. On this one we talk about why this role of Rick Dalton is such a challenging role for Leonardo DiCaprio. We talk about the attempt to change perceptions of Sharon Tate. We talk about that crazy violent end. Plus we talk about great dog acting. IMDB page      Liz & A Movie Linktree    FVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy.  Support the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.This episode on the podcast as one of the most anticipated films for the year is hitting screens across the world in the form of One Battle After Another, we are talking about the films star and frankly one of the biggest movie stars around, Leonardo DiCaprio. So we'll be talking our favourite of his work. Joining me once again to talk all things DiCaprio is Liz from Liz & A Movie. Warning we will be talking SPOILERS Ladies first as always. Liz is going for one of her favourite DiCaprio films, The Great Gatsby. On this one we talk about how well the film was adapted from the book of the same name from F. Scott Fitzgerald. We talk about how great the acting is especially from, yep you guested it Leonardo DiCaprio. We talk about how insanely Baz Luhrmann the film is. Plus we talk about fez wearing bands. IMDB page   Liz & A Movie Linktree    FVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy.        Support the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.This month on the podcast as the new film Caught Stealing is out in cinemas across the world, filled with stars and directed by the legendary director Darren Aronofsky. We will be having a lengthy chat about Mr Aronofsky films. Joining me is the fantastic Tommy from the Haven't Scene It: A Movie Podcast. Warning we will be talking SPOILERSTommy's turn to chose his Darren Aronofsky film of choice and is going for the film that won Natalie Portman her deserved Oscar, Black Swan. On this one we talk about the parallels this film has Hollywood it's self. We talk about the great and surprising horror elements to this film. We talk how Darren Aronofsky refines his directing style. Plus we talk about birds IMDB page        Haven't Scene It: A Movie Pod Link link treeFVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy.   Support the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.This month on the podcast as the new film Caught Stealing is out in cinemas across the world, filled with stars and directed by the legendary director Darren Aronofsky. We will be having a lengthy chat about Mr Aronofsky films. Joining me is the fantastic Tommy from the Haven't Scene It: A Movie Podcast. Warning we will be talking SPOILERSThe Host to go first this and is going for a film that put Darren Aronofsky on the map of the film world, Requiem for a Dream. On this one we talk about all the crazy directional moments Darren Aronofsky goes for. We talk about seriouly dark this film gets at times. We talk about the incredible acting talents from Ellen Burstyn especially. Plus we talk about monster fridges. IMDB page  Haven't Scene It: A Movie Pod Link link treeFVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy.       Support the show

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.This month as arguably the most anticipated film of the year is out across the world in the form of James Gunn's Superman. Kicking off the new cinematic universe, DCU. This time the red trunks are back! Joining me for the third time, is the superman of podcasting himself Andrew from the The Revisionist’s Almanac.Warning we will be talking SPOILERS.Martin's pick next, and is going for Man of Steel directed by one of the most popular directors around in Zack Snyder (and uses no slow-mo!). On this one we talk about how the action is done in such away that frames it from a humans perspective and wether that works. We talk about how and why the film asks the question what if Superman was real? We talk about weather the darker and even horror elements work in this film. Plus we talk about when the film becomes a video game. IMDB page  The Revisionist's Almanac on SpotifyFVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy.Support the show