The Best of Season 2

With Toronto doubling for Chicago, and a 24 year old Elizabeth Shue playing 17 year old Chris Parker, things are not entirely as you might remember in Adventures in Babysitting. Listen in for an extraordinary ‘night on the town’, where we uncover numerous problems with the movie, and discover the true hero of the entire story. (Hint, it’s also the character who most deserves a follow up film).

Does rain cause electrical cables to spark? Do all exotic dancers play the drums? Why do eighties cops never follow the rules? And ultimately, will Tango & Cash live up to Brian’s teenage memories? All this and more in this thrilling instalment of Reasons to Dump You. 

Join us as we saunter our way through Bad City, losing ourselves inside the western-horror-romance mash-up that is Ana Lily Amirpour‘s A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. Question is, do we witness the most romantic cinematic scene ever created, and what on earth is the significance of the cat?

We’re heading to the White House to figure out what the deal was with Dick Cheney and to learn more about his disturbing legacy. Vice gives us amazing performances from all involved, and kudos to hair and make up, but ultimately do our opinions on the film bring us closer together or push us further apart? As usual, expect some agreement, some argument and always general relationship frustration.

We’re off to the Slaughtered Lamb for a cup of tea and a chat with the locals, so join us by the fire as we discuss comedy/horror mash-up An American Werewolf in London. We muse over many aspects, not least where are David’s parents and how did he pay for that bus journey? Arguments arise over the werewolf transformation scene and Brian seems to struggle to say the word sex. If you need any more convincing to listen, we somehow also manage to mention Frasier Crane, Rod Stewart and Lee Mack. You’re very welcome. 

Who knew that The Matrix could spark such an emotional response? If you also feel passionately about it, then you’re not gonna want to miss hearing Brian’s thoughts, feelings and general love for the film. Oh, and Sinéad‘s there too. For facts if nothing else ;)

Things are getting serious as we watch Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. With exceptional performances and stunning storytelling, it’s a home run for Writer/Director Martin McDonagh. Expect Brian to get names wrong and Sinéad to make a Stand By Me comparison. Note: This film is a stunning portrayal of grief, but it’s not an easy watch. If you are suffering grief and loss, please do reach out to someone to talk and ask for help.

Never again will you look at a hotdog and bun in the same way after watching 2016’s Sausage Party. Once Sinéad has gotten over the weirdness of the entire film, Brian does his best to explain why he chose it. Expect confusion, shock, humour, and a smattering of concern. Plus, a cracking Back to the Future connection by way of Bill Hader (the voice of Firewater, Tequila and El Guaco).

We kick off season three by heading into the Miyagi-verse with the original, 1984 film, The Karate Kid. It’s Sinéad’s choice and she is willing to defend it to the death at the All Valley Karate Championship. Brian is in something of a cheeky mood, finding time to raise concerns about the lack of insurance and the length of beach parties. In support of Daniel La Russo, Sinéad ends up with five reasons to dump Brian and he’s lucky to get off that lightly. As we wax off, we also wonder who would win in a fight between John Kreese and Chong Li from Bloodsport. Thoughts?

Mini episode alert! Our top four films from season 2 took us to Miami, New York, Scarborough, and Los Angeles. It’s a delectable quartet of films and we had plenty to agree (and disagree) about, but suffice to say they were all top VHS scorers. Which is your favourite?Moonlight (10* VHS tapes)Goodfellas (10 VHS tapes)Saint Maud (9.5 VHS tapes)Speed (9.5 VHS tapes)