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I went from designated pastor to permanent pastor today! #pcusa

February 18, 2025 at 4:04 AM

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We reviewed #ShallowGrave for it's 30th anniversary with Kev from @tpodcasttwdie.bsky.social. Does Boyle’s dark thriller still grip us or should it have stayed buried? #Apple & #Spotify links below:

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#PodcastRecommendations #Film

February 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM

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We reviewed #VforVendetta this week. Does this dystopian classic ignite a revolution of greatness, or does it fizzle out when it matters most? #Apple and #Spotify links below:

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January 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM

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Ranking The Rumbles looks at the 2012 match today!

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Ranking The Rumbles: 2012

2012: Shades of 1995 Hmmmm. Sometimes Royal Rumbles are negligible. Even when the ultimate outcome is indirectly very important, sometimes the Rumble itself is reduced to filler. Say, for instance,…

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January 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM

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We reviewed #InTheHeights with
our BFF, Juleen, to close out 2024. Is this a modern musical masterpiece, or does it fall flat when the beat drops?

#Apple and #Spotify links below

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#PodcastRecommendations #Musical #Hamilton

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January 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM

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We went and saw #GladiatorII. Did this return to the Colosseum deliver a triumphant spectacle, or was it a battle better left unfought? #SeeItOrSkipIt

#Apple and #Spotify links below.

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#PodcastRecommendations #Gladiator #Film

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January 6, 2025 at 5:54 AM

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We went and saw #WickedMovie. Did this journey to Oz cast a dazzling spell, or was it a miscast enchantment that failed to take flight? #SeeItOrSkipIt #Apple and #Spotify links below.

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#PodcastRecommendations #Wicked #Film

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January 6, 2025 at 5:53 AM

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Ian & Ryan watched Conclave. Was this Vatican thriller a revelation worth witnessing or a secret better left untold? #SeeItOrSkipIt #Apple and #Spotify links below.

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#PodcastRecommendations #FilmTwitter #Film #Movie

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December 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM

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We reviewed #Gremlins for this year's Christmas movie. Is this a true Xmas classic or did it not hold up under the spotlight? #Apple and #Spotify links below.

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#PodcastRecommendations #FilmTwitter #Film #Movie #ChristmasFilms

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December 25, 2024 at 1:04 PM

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We reviewed #GalaxyQuest for its 25th anniversary. Did the script hold up or did we have to do some last moment overdubs? #Apple and #Spotify links below.

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#PodcastRecommendations #FilmTwitter #Film #Movie #TimAllen

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December 17, 2024 at 6:52 AM

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We reviewed #GalaxyQuest for its 25th anniversary. Did the script hold up or did we have to do some last moment overdubs? #Apple and #Spotify links below.

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

open.spotify.com/episode/7fT7...

#PodcastRecommendations #FilmTwitter #Film #Movie #TimAllen

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December 17, 2024 at 6:52 AM

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Correct #BFEAdventCalendar

Dec 1 - Snatch (Ep 144)
Dec 2 - Whiplash (Ep 141)
Dec 3 - Shakespeare in Love (Ep 204)
Dec 4 - Forrest Gump (Ep 87)
Dec 5 - Le Mans '66 (Ep 187)
Dec 6 - The Usual Suspects (Ep 25)
Dec 7 - The Hate U Give (Ep 122)
Dec 8 - Singin' In The Rain (Ep 147)

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December 8, 2024 at 1:05 PM

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Dec 8 - Film #24 (Ep 144 - Snatch)

Ian - 9
Liam - 8
Georgia - 8.5
Ethan - 9
Patreon - 9
Beetroot Metric -- 81%

Why you should listen? - We find a way to compare Guy Ritchie with William Shakespeare and defend it legitimately - Plus Ian gushes about Oasis on the soundtrack.

Links in the comments

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December 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM

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So I've made a mistake (Yellow Button) and somehow started the countdown actually with film #23 rather than #24) - I'll correct that today and provide a master update list afterwards

#YellowButtonMoment

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December 8, 2024 at 12:50 PM

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#BFEAdventCalendar

Dec 7 (Film #18) - Singin' In The Rain (Rev Bruce)

Ian - 7.5
Liam - 9
Georgia - 9
Ethan - 9
Rev. Bruce - 9
Patreon - 9.5
Beetroot Metric -- 58%

Why you should listen? - We marvel at Donald O'Connor and Ian rips two set pieces to shreds

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December 8, 2024 at 12:46 PM

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#BFEAdventCalendar

Dec 6 (Film #19) - The Hate U Give (8.83)

Ian - 8.5
Liam - 8.5
Georgia - 9.5
Ethan - 9.5
Juleen - 9
Patreon - 8
Beetroot Metric -- 88%

Why you should listen? - Ian & the rest of the team talk openly about a protagonist's journey they'll never have to face directly

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December 6, 2024 at 10:39 PM

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#BFEAdventCalendar

Dec 5 (Film #20) - Ep 25: The Usual Suspects (8.83)

Ian - 9
Liam - 9.5
Ellie - 8
Beetroot Metric -- N/A

Why you should listen? - It's very early days of the BFE and we talk through one of the greatest reveals of all time.

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December 5, 2024 at 9:32 PM

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#BFEAdventCalendar

Dec 4 (Film #21) - Ford vs Ferrari / Le Mans '66 (8.80)

Ian - 8.5
Liam - 9
Georgia - 8
Hermes - 9.5
Patreon - 9
Beetroot Metric -- 80%

Why you should listen? - Ian first postulates that Matt Damon might be the greatest actor of our time.

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December 5, 2024 at 9:28 PM

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We're recording on #KramerVsKramer this week in honour of its 45th anniversary.

What are your thoughts on the 1979 Dustin Hoffman/Meryl Streep film? Share them here and hear them on the pod.

#PodcastRecommendations #Movie #Film

December 4, 2024 at 6:56 AM

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#BFEAdventCalendar

Dec 3 (Film #22) - Forrest Gump (8.80)

Ian - 9.5
Liam - 9.5
Ellie - 7
Georgia - 8
Jay Salahi - 10
Beetroot Metric -- 62%

Why you should listen? - Jay refuses to criticise much because y'know, he might actually work with them one day.

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December 3, 2024 at 5:41 PM

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We reviewed #BeverlyHillsCop for its 40th anniversary. Was it a breath of fresh air or did we get thrown through a window? #Apple and #Spotify links below.

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#PodcastRecommendations #Film #Movie #Cinema #EddieMurphy

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December 3, 2024 at 7:05 AM

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#BFEAdventCalendar

Dec 2 (Film #23) - Shakespeare in Love (8.80)

Ian - 10
Liam - 9
Georgia - 9
Ethan - 7.5
Megan - 8.5
Beetroot Metric -- 25%

Why you should listen? - Ian, Megan & Georgia geek out about literature & someone defends the Best Picture win over Saving Private Ryan

#Movies #Film

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December 2, 2024 at 7:25 PM

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#BFEAdventCalendar

Dec 1 (Film #24) - Whiplash (8.75)

Ian - 10
Liam - 7.5
Georgia - 7
Ethan - 10
Hermes - 10
Patreon - 8.00
Beetroot Metric -- 89%

Why you should listen? - It's BFE therapy as we disagree about the film and then ask whether conflict is healthy overall.