E7: The Basketball Diaries

This month we dive into Don’s Plum (2001), the black-and-white indie directed by R.D. Robb that Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire tried to keep off U.S. screens! 😱 Was it an artistic experiment or just a Hollywood hangout that got out of hand? 🚬💭 Join us as we break down the behind-the-scenes drama, the diner, and the improv chaos of it all to see whether this banned-in-the-USA film is worth the watch!

Take a trip to paradise (or is it?) with Danny Boyle's 'The Beach' (2000) 🌊, where we follow Leonardo DiCaprio’s search for a hidden utopia, fueled by the unforgettable 90s electronic soundtrack that sets the vibe perfectly. From secret maps and beach bungalows to a video game scene that throws us out of reality, we unpack the film’s sun-soaked, adrenaline-filled journey! 🏝️🌞🌊

This month, we’re diving into 'Celebrity' (1998), Woody Allen’s glitzy black-and-white satire that wades through the shallow end of fame. Leonardo DiCaprio drops in for a wild ten-minute cameo that has us asking: does his scene alone make it worth watching? 🎬✨

In this episode, we dive into the drama, deception, and double DiCaprios of Randall Wallace's 'The Man in the Iron Mask' (1998). From royal power plays to brotherly betrayal, we break down the film’s big moments, standout performances and what makes this underrated musketeer tale still worth watching (if two Leonardo DiCaprios is not enough)!⚔️🎬

Get ready to set sail and dive into a heart-wrenching journey through Titanic (1997), James Cameron's iconic film that made us all "never let go" of our love for Jack and Rose. Join us as we dive deep into the drama, romance, and icy waters whilst we break down why Titanic continues to steal our hearts. Grab your life jacket and tune in—it's gonna be a wild ride! 🎬🚢💔

After (quite a big) break, WE ARE BACK with a catchup bonus episode! So, get ready to join us on our continued journey, where we will be reviewing every Leondaro DiCaprio film in chronological order!

O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Parting is such sweet sorrow…but we are BACK on Leo’s birthday with William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) directed by Baz Luhrmann. Join us and our special guest Millie Jones on a romantic journey, from spectacular costumes to real-life storms and shocking sudden deaths, as we explore the life of the Capulets and the Montagues.

And we are BACK after a short hiatus with Marvin’s Room (1996), directed by Jerry Zaks! Join us as we explore this slice-of-life film starring the fabulous Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton and of course the one and only Leonardo DiCaprio.

In this whirlwind of an episode, we have a very special guest (our fabulous childhood friend Ellie Purvis, shout-out to you) joining us on a journey from Paris to Germany and back multiple times as we discuss ‘Total Eclipse’ (1995) directed by Agnieszka Holland! Alongside Leonardo DiCaprio who plays young poet Arthur, we have David Thewlis, Romane Bohringer and many more who come together in this surprising erotic historic drama, which happens to have crazy links to many other films…

Join us on an adventure around New York with a basketball in one hand and something to smoke in the other as we dive off a cliff into episode 7, 1995's 'The Basketball Diaries' - based on the story of Jim Carrol and directed by Scott Kalvert! Leonardo DiCaprio is not the only player in the game; he is joined with Mark Wahlberg, Juliette Lewis and so many more - even Jim Carrol himself at one point!