Second Cut

Where to Start with Michael Haneke by Grace Britten

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Ep. 65 Gagarine

The Film Magazine — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam discuss a little known film from 2020, Gagarine. It's part magical realist space adventure, part grounded docudrama about a condemned building in France.Jacob, Kieran, and Sam re-visit an animated classic from their childhood: Pokemon the Movie 2000: The Power of One, which was selected because it was the most medium film on George's list for TFM below. It's tough having to take a look at a movie for kids as an adult when it doesn't live up to adult standards... that may be a spoiler, but listen anyway!

The Film Magazine:

Pearl (2022) Review by Margaret Roarty

Every Non-English Language Best Picture Nominee Ranked by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Pick 3: Oscars

The Film Magazine — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam evaluate the mixed bag of Oscars past. Each host chose a film within a category (Outrage, Overrated, or Snub), offering a wide variety of eras, thoughts, and styles. They also try and predict Best Picture because that never goes wrong!

The Film Magazine:

Scream VI (2023) Review by Kieran Judge

Damien Chazelle Movies Ranked by Jacob Davis

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Ep. 64 Pokemon the Movie 2000

The Film Magazine — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam re-visit an animated classic from their childhood: Pokemon the Movie 2000: The Power of One, which was selected because it was the most medium film on George's list for TFM below. It's tough having to take a look at a movie for kids as an adult when it doesn't live up to adult standards... that may be a spoiler, but listen anyway!

The Film Magazine:

Pokémon Anime Movies Ranked by George Taylor

The Whale (2022) Review by Katie Doyle

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Ep. 63 Sahara

The Film Magazine — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100

People often think of Matthew McConaughey as a rom-com actor before the McConaissance, but he starred in big-budget blockbusters, too! The story behind Sahara is incredibly interesting, with lawsuits and studio malfeasance galore. The movie obviously got mixed reviews, and Jacob, Kieran, and Sam determine if it's truly earned them.

The Film Magazine:

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Every Darren Aronofsky Directed Film Ranked by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 62 Silent Night, Deadly Night

The Film Magazine — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Back at Christmastime, Jacob, Kieran, and Sam discussed a holiday slasher because we hardly watch any other type of movie! This one was released right before Nightmare on Elm Street to little fanfare, but did it deserve more attention? Does it now?

The Film Magazine:

Knock at the Cabin (2023) Review by Emi Grant

Where to Start with Jean-Luc Godard by George Taylor

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Ep. 61 Breathless

The Film Magazine — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Breathless was Jean-Luc Godard's first film... but we're reviewing the 1983 remake! We discuss Godard's film because Kieran hadn't seen it, then dive into all the shirtless Richard Gere action.

The Film Magazine:

M. Night Shyamalan Directed Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade

2022 Comic Book Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 60 Halloween III

The Film Magazine — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100

If you knew Michael Myers wasn't in Halloween III: Season of the Witch, you knew more than Jacob and Sam! Kieran suggested this during our Halloween-athon, and trio break down the only true anthology film in the Halloween film series. There are evil Celts, bug/goo kids, and a creepy protagonist in this installment, and opinions differ on whether or not this is a good movie.

The Film Magazine:

10 Unsung Women Filmmakers of the Silent Era by Cynthia Scott

The Closure of Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh International Film Festival: What It Means to Me by Mark Carnochan

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Ep. 59 Return to Horror High

The Film Magazine — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100

MAJOR SPOILERS in this episode. Back in October 2022, Mark Carnochan joined the show to discuss an interesting slasher film, Return to Horror High. It's not a sequel, it's not a rip-off, and there are twists galore to make up for a lack of gore. There's also a young George Clooney!

The Film Magazine:

10 Best Films 2022: Joseph Wade by Joseph Wade

10 Best Films 2022: Sam Sewell-Peterson by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 58 Second Cut Draft

The Film Magazine — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0100

We open 2023 with a draft of the films we watched in 2022. We select our top 6 films each, and then have a rant about some films that disappointed us. It's a clip show, except we recorded a whole new episode instead of grabbing and playing clips from our old episodes... you decide which method is lazier!

The Film Magazine:

‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ at 85 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

A Ghost Story for Christmas Films Ranked by Kieran Judge

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Ep. 57 Jingle All the Way

The Film Magazine — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam celebrate the Holiday season with an Arnold Schwarzenegger Christmas film. Is it anti-capitalist satire, or just over-the-top drivel with no real message?

The Film Magazine:

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Review by Kieran Judge

10 Sexiest Movie Vampires by Margaret Roarty

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Ep. 56 New Moon

The Film Magazine — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Technically it's called The Twilight Saga: New Moon, but who cares? Jacob, Kieran, and Sam discuss the phenomenon from over a decade ago. Is it as bad as the ancient Facebook memes would have us believe?

The Film Magazine:

Halloween Ends (2022) Review by Kieran Judge

5 Hilariously Bad Horror Movie Rip-Offs by Mark Carnochan

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Ep. 55 Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man

The Film Magazine — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam discuss a horror crossover classic, the first Monster Rally, and the reason the MCU exists--Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man. There's a lot of history to get into and a lot of silliness of cheesy 1940s films to break down, so join us in our second Halloween adventure of 2022.

The Film Magazine:

10 Perfect Horror Movie Double Bills by Kieran Judge

Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) Review by Emi Grant

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Ep. 54 Pumpkinhead

The Film Magazine — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam kick off October with the first Halloween film of the season: Pumpkinhead. It's another cult classic film, but it doesn't go the way of the average cult classic film we review on this show. Or does it? There's a great pitch for a reboot at the end, stick around for that.

The Film Magazine:

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Don’t Worry Darling (2022) Review by Kieran Judge

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Ep. 53 Phantom of the Paradise

The Film Magazine — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

It isn't quite October, so we watch not quite a horror film. Phantom of the Paradise is an early feature from Brian De Palma that brings together several stories into a rock opera musical. Kieran and Sam aren't sure if it's good, but they are sure it's interesting!

The Film Magazine:

Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Review by Morgan Barr

Marilyn Monroe: 3 Career-Defining Performances by Emily Nighman

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Ep. 52 Ava

The Film Magazine — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam watch one of Kieran's most despised films! Ava was a big budget production that failed to turn a profit due to the pandemic, but would it have fared much better in normal circumstances?

The Film Magazine:

10 Best Lindsay Lohan Performances by Jacob Davis

Top 10 Times Nicolas Cage Went Full Cage by Craig Sheldon

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Ep. 51 Punisher: War Zone

The Film Magazine — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Kieran makes his return to rant about Punisher: War Zone. Along with Jacob and Sam, they analyze whether or not this film is worthy of its cult following, and examine the question of whether or not "studio interference" is always a valid excuse for a film turning out poorly.

The Film Magazine:

1990s Superhero Movies Ranked by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 50 Nicolas Cage Extravaganza: Face/Off and Con Air

The Film Magazine — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam look at two of Nicolas Cage's most famous films, the 90's icons Face/Off and Con Air. In addition, they discuss their favorite Cage movies, and discuss his latest work, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. What beats jam-packed Nic Cage fun?!

The Film Magazine:

Wachowski Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 49 Speed Racer

The Film Magazine — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam discuss one of Sam's comfort movies! The Wachowskis directed Speed Racer and the film endured a tough release and reception. We discuss why, how, and whether ort not that was deserved!

The Film Magazine:

10 Great Anime Films for Newcomers by Jack Cameron

Lost in Translation: Romance in a Blur by Sophia Patfield

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Ep. 48 Marie Antoinette

The Film Magazine — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

How should we evaluate films with historical subject matter? That's the question at the center of Marie Antoinette, a biopic from director Sofia Coppola that was the subject of rather harsh criticism. Jacob and Sam dive deep into the perceived problems with the film, and decide whether it deserves it's reputation or not.

The Film Magazine:

Little Women (1994) Retrospective Review by Katie Doyle

A Matter of Life and Death (1946) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 47 Peeping Tom

The Film Magazine — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam discuss the 1960 film Peeping Tom. Michael Powell's horror film was rejected by British critics upon release, but the film has since been re-appraised. We discuss Powell, why people hated it, and whether it deserved that reputation.

The Film Magazine:

‘Black Narcissus’ at 75 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

‘Fargo’ at 25 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 46 The Ladykillers (2004)

The Film Magazine — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam return with a review of the Coen Bros. 2004 film The Ladykillers! A remake of one of Sam's favorite British dark comedies, the film was transported to the southern US where Tom Hanks plays a Colonel Sanders con-man planning to rob a casino boat.

The Film Magazine:

‘Barton Fink’ at 30 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Abby Johnson Texas Monthly Stories

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Ep. 45 Unplanned

The Film Magazine — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100

The USA decided whether or not women have control of their body and reproductive health is now up to states, so Jacob and Sam watch an anti-abortion propaganda movie to see what the "pro-life" side has to say on the matter. Unplanned is "based on the 'true' story" of Abby Johnson, a director of a women's health clinic who switched sides to stop women from accessing healthcare. Find out what happens in this bizarre episode of Second Cut...

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Abby Johnson Slate Stories

The Film Magazine:

Unplanned (2019) Review by Jacob Davis

No, You Are: Deconstructing Dinesh D’Souza’s Interview with Richard Spencer by Jacob Davis

Where to Start with David Lynch by Jacob Davis

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Ep. 44 Doctor Who (1996)/Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me

The Film Magazine — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Only Sam came into this episode having seen each of these films. Jacob and Kieran are thrown into works that represent only a part of a larger story told through a variety of mediums in Doctor Who: The Movie and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, respectively. The reactions are fun, and the films have more in common than you'd expect...

The Film Magazine:

Dune (1984) – What David Lynch Got Right by Louis B Scheuer

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Review by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 43 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

The Film Magazine — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jurassic World: Dominion was recently released, so Jacob, Kieran, and Sam evaluate its latest forerunner. Should Fallen Kingdom have been a horror film? Should it have a human clone? Is it better than people give it credit for? Perhaps some of us think so...

The Film Magazine:

Exploring the Great Empathy Machine – Grief and the Healing Powers of Cinema by Joseph Wade

Jurassic Park / World Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade

I’m a 90s Kid and I Watched Jurassic Park for the First Time This Year by Annice White

21st Century Best Picture Oscar Winners Ranked by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 42 Crash

The Film Magazine — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Crash has always been a controversial Best Picture winner, so it's time to look at why. Jacob, Kieran, and Sam break down the film's problems, and discuss some of the good things, too!

The Film Magazine:

Is Marvel’s Insistence on Being So Firmly On-The-Nose Rooted in a Distrust of Its Audience? by Callum McGuigan

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Review by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 41 Top Gun

The Film Magazine — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam review the 80s classic Top Gun! They discuss Jacob's impressions as a first-time viewer, the career of Tom Cruise, and how many things actually happen in the film. RIP Tony Scott

The Film Magazine:

Mission: Impossible Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade

Kubrick & Kids – The Work of a Dictatorial Director & His Child Stars by Jacqui Griffin

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Ep. 40 Lolita

The Film Magazine — Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100

How did they ever make a film of Lolita? By making it a comedy. Jacob, Kieran, and Sam evaluate one of Stanley Kubrick's not as well-regarded films in this episode. We compare and contrast with the book, and discuss our favorite Kubrick films! If you want more information about Lolita and its cultural impact, check out the Lolita Podcast, it's a great show.

The Film Magazine:

Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition – Review by Joseph Wade

10 Best Moments from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy by Katie Doyle

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Ep. 39 Spider-Man 3

The Film Magazine — Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100

It's a superhero classic from Sam Raimi, Spider-Man 3! There have been so many Spider-Man films since, how does this fare? Are there too many villains? Too many love interests? Too much everything? Yes.

The Film Magazine:

Spider-Man Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade

Female Directed Films in 2018: January – March by Vicky Wheeler

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Ep. 38 A Wrinkle in Time

The Film Magazine — Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Joe filled in for Sam this week to discuss A Wrinkle in Time, Disney's 2018 adaptation of the popular novel. Ava DuVernay's follow up to Selma a financial and critical failure, but did it deserve it? We go over the film's various inconsistencies while praising the numerous positive things the film has going for it. Also, Reese Witherspoon leaf dragon!

The Film Magazine:

13th (2016) Review by Joseph Wade

Where to Start with Terrence Malick by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 37 To the Wonder

The Film Magazine — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100

The Film Magazine's editor-in-chief Joe Wade joins the show to discuss Terrence Malick's To the Wonder. The film isn't exactly conventional, and has received mixed reviews due to its style. Jacob, Kieran, Sam, and Joe explore how To the Wonder fits into Malick's filmography, why anyone would want to work with him, and much more!

The Film Magazine:

Terrence Malick Films Ranked by Joseph Wade

Morbius (2022) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 36 Shutter

The Film Magazine — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100

We watched Shutter, a Thai horror film that was derided for its cliché scares. Jacob, Kieran, and Sam examine what is and isn't successful, and make plenty of comparisons to Japanese horror films along the way!

The Film Magazine:

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) Review by Joseph Wade

Young Frankenstein (1974) Review by Christopher Connor

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Ep. 35 Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

The Film Magazine — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Kenneth Branagh's version of Frankenstein was released in 1994 on the heels of Coppola's Dracula film. There's an attempt to stay more true to the novel, but did it succeed? How does it compare to the long legacy of Frankenstein films? Jacob, Kieran, and Sam weigh in on all this and more!

The Film Magazine:

How ‘The Worst Person in the World’ Redefines Romantic Cinema by Rehana Nurmahi

‘The Godfather’ at 50 – Review by Jacob Davis

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Ep. 34 mother!

The Film Magazine — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran and Sam discuss Darren Aronofsky's film mother! Is it a masterpiece, or a clunky mess that isn't as clever as it wants to be?

The Film Magazine:

King Richard (2021) Review by Joseph Wade (this one slaps)

Top 10 Alfred Hitchcock Films by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 33 Under Capricorn

The Film Magazine — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Kieran chose a Hitchcock film! Under Capricorn is generally considered to be a weak Hitchcock film, but how does it hold up? Jacob, Sam, and Kieran discuss Hitchcock's other films before diving in to this costume drama set in colonial Australia.

The Film Magazine:

Shot For Shot: Safe-Theft Scene in Hitchcock’s ‘Marnie’ (1964) by Kieran Judge

2022 Animated Feature Oscar Nominees Ranked by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 32 Batman Forever

The Film Magazine — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam evaluate Batman Forever, often considered one of the worst in the franchise. They also have a quick chat about 2022's The Batman, discuss the flamboyance of Joel Schumacher's characters, and try to decide whether Val Kilmer was good or not.

The Film Magazine:

Where to Start with Paul Thomas Anderson by Jacob Davis

The Batman (2022) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Pick 2: Cinema of Ukraine

The Film Magazine — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam watched a couple films from Ukrainian directors to show the unique national character of the country, and as a statement of solidarity with the people. Ukraine's sovereignty and ethnic identity is under threat from Russia during this crisis, and nothing displays those qualities quite like film. 2019's Homeward takes place during the beginning of the Russia aggression in 2014, and The Ascent follows Soviet soldiers during the Nazi Occupation of Belarus in World War II.

The Film Magazine:

Flee (2022) Review by Joseph Wade

Clio Barnard Films Ranked by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 31 The King's Man

The Film Magazine — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100

We're no stranger to prequels on this show! Here we analyze The King's Man, the prequel to the Kingsman films. Jacob, Kieran, and Sam discuss Matthew Vaughn's aristocratic shame, how much we don't care about these characters, and the underutilization of Rasputin as a villain.

The Film Magazine:

10 Best Batman Begins Moments by Joseph Wade

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Review by Kieran Judge

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Ep. 30 Brotherhood of the Wolf

The Film Magazine — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Brotherhood of the Wolf (Le Pacte des loups) is a French blockbuster that blends genres. While it made quite a bit of money, Jacob and Sam try to figure out exactly how good it is. They discuss the weird twists, bad dubbing, and much more in this episode!

The Film Magazine:

Uncharted (2022) Review by Christopher Connor

Wuthering Heights Films Ranked by Annice White

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Ep. 29 Wuthering Heights

The Film Magazine — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam explore 2011's Wuthering Heights. It's clearly a competent and thoughtful movie, but is it a good movie? Do people like it? Is it worth a watch? As a Yorkshire local, Sam offers plenty of regional insight to elevate this analysis of such a classic work brought to screen.

The Film Magazine:

Where to Start with Pedro Almodóvar by Sam Sewell-Peterson

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Review by Christopher Connor

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Pick 3: Wes Anderson, John Carpenter, Nicolas Winding Refn

The Film Magazine — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob, Kieran, and Sam each chose a film with mixed reviews to breakdown!

Jacob: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou directed by Wes Anderson

Kieran: In the Mouth of Madness directed by John Carpenter

Sam: Only God Forgives directed by Nicolas Winding Refn

Some views are more positive than others, but each film comes from a director we love.

The Film Magazine:

The 'Halloween' Franchise Ranked by Kieran Judge

Eternals (2021) Review by Mark Carnochan

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Ep. 28 Eternals

The Film Magazine — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Kieran makes his triumphant return, joining Jacob and Sam to discuss Marvel's Eternals. Chloe Zhao brought her own vision to the film, and the crew explains where it does and doesn't work. It's certainly a film deserving of mixed reviews, and it isn't only because it's a Marvel film!

The Film Magazine:

Licorice Pizza (2021) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

The Naked Truth: Why Hollywood Doesn't Make X-Rated Movies by Kevin S. Sandler

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Ep. 27 Basic Instinct

The Film Magazine — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam cover the show's second erotic thriller with Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct. They discuss Sharon Stone's issues with the film - as well as her excellent performance - the convoluted plot, and Verhoeven's excellent cinematography. Surely the episode of the century!

Sources:

Cal Poly - THEY KILL FOR LOVE: Defining the Erotic Thriller as a Film Genre

Vanity Fair - “You Can’t Shame Me”: Sharon Stone on How Basic Instinct Nearly Broke Her, Before Making Her a Star

The Film Magazine:

Where to Start with Paul Verhoeven by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Scream (2022) Review by Kieran Judge

10 Best Films 2021 by Annice White

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Ep. 26 Attack of the Clones

The Film Magazine — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam evaluate George Lucas' follow-up to The Phantom Menace. They go through some hot takes on the film, examine the relationship between Anakin and Padme, and decide whether or not this movie is worse than its prequel predecessor.

Chicago Tribune [Archive] - Movie review, 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones'

cinema.com - Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones : Production Notes

Empire - Empire's Original Attack Of The Clones Review

The Film Magazine:

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ at 15 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

2022 Big Movie Preview by Joseph Wade

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Ep. 25 Second Cut's 2021 Highs and Lows

The Film Magazine — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Sam cover their personal top five and bottom five films reviewed on Second Cut in 2021 based on their own individual criteria. Will Tenet make a list? What about the infamous Cats? They also give a brief, spoiler-filled break down of Spider-Man: No Way Home since the film was too well-received to merit an episode.

Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters, and we look forward to continuing to bring interesting, informative work on films in the coming year!

TFM:

10 Best Films 2021 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Little Women Is the Ultimate Christmas Film, Actually by Rehana Nurmahi

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Ep. 24 Scrooged

The Film Magazine — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100

It doesn't always appear on lists for "Christmas Classics," but Richard Donner's Scrooged is undoubtedly a holiday film with mixed reception. Was Bill Murray the right choice to play a Scrooge analogue? How does it compare to other adaptations of "A Christmas Carol?" And how many of those adaptations has Sam watched in recent weeks? Find out all this and more in our special holiday episode!

Sources:

Screen Rant - Bill Murray vs. Richard Donner: Scrooged Movie Controversy Explained

The Film Magazine:

A Christmas Carol Films Ranked by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Why I Actually Like ‘The Phantom Menace’ by Katie Doyle

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Ep. 23 The Phantom Menace

The Film Magazine — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100

The Phantom Menace was controversial upon its release. After years of build up, adult Star Wars fans felt let down, while younger audiences were raised on it as a vital work in the Skywalker Saga. Opinions have changed over the years, and Jacob and Sam look back on their experiences with it in addition to re-evaluating it through various critical lenses.

Sources:

IndieWire - Read Eli Roth’s Unearthed, Scathing 1999 Review Of ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’

The Film Magazine:

Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions: Expectations of Star Wars Lore in the 21st Century by Jacob Davis

12 Lightsaber Designs Star Wars Should Employ by Jacob Davis

Ridley Scott Films Ranked by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 22 Hook

The Film Magazine — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Sam ruins yet another childhood favorite for himself as he and Jacob examine Hook, one of Steven Spielberg's worst-received films. Is Robin Williams the lone bright spot of the film? Is the Neverlandscape experiencing climate change? Does anyone care about Rufio? Are any of these hooks for our episode grabbing you?

Sources:

RogerEbert.com - Hook movie review and film summary (1991)

The Film Magazine:

The Power of the Dog (2021) LFF Review by Leoni Horton

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Ep. 21 Road House

The Film Magazine — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Patrick Swayze is Dalton - the toughest ~~bouncer~~ cooler/philosopher in 1980s America. Watch as he fights his way through bad guys, a poorer story, and even worse editing. Jacob and Sam really dig into Road House to see if this 80's cult classic is worth its fan's praise.

Sources:

80s Kids - 20 Things You Might Not Have Realised About The 1989 Film Road House

The Oklahoman - Don't Take Film Too Seriously, "Road House' Star Elliott Says

Yahoo - Kyle Rittenhouse Prosecutor Uses ‘Road House’ Image in Closing Arguments

The Film Magazine:

10 Excellent Non-Christmas Films Set at Christmas by Louis B. Scheuer

House of Gucci (2021) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 20 The Black Cauldron

The Film Magazine — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100

The Black Cauldron, a childhood favorite of Sam's, comes from the strange era of 1980's Disney. Terrible production problems and changes in corporate leadership lead to numerous issues for the film. What does Sam think of it now, and does the film deserve to be seen as a misunderstood classic?

Sources:

Slate - The Black Cauldron: Is the movie that almost killed Disney animation really that bad?

YouTube - The Black Cauldron - Disney's Halloween Masterpiece

The Film Magazine:

Disney Renaissance Movies Ranked by Sam Sewell-Peterson

‘Beauty and the Beast’ at 30 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 19 Ishtar

The Film Magazine — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Siskel and Ebert declared Ishtar the worst film of 1987, but others believe the film is a classic. It's an action comedy alluding to the Road To... films of Hollywood's Golden Age, featuring two stars of the Auteur Renaissance. Where do Jacob and Sam's opinions lie on this controversial work?

Sources:

Quora Post

Vanity Fair - MADNESS IN MOROCCO: THE ROAD TO ISHTAR

The New Yorker - Elaine May Talks About “Ishtar”

The Guardian - Hear me out: why Ishtar isn’t a bad movie

The Film Magazine:

Petite Maman (2021) Review by Joseph Wade

The French Dispatch (2021) Review by Christopher Connor

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Ep. 18 Sukiyaki Western Django

The Film Magazine — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Turns out there are more movies than just horror! Jacob and Kieran cover Takashi Miike's unique take on the (unofficial) Django anthology. Hear about the cool cowboy samurais, the Spaghetti Western homages, and Quentin Tarantino's interesting role in this Sukiyaki Western!

Sources:

Japan Times - 'Sukiyaki Western Django' Review (Web Archive)

Wikipedia - All Django Film Appearances

Reuters - Tarantino plays Eastwood-esque in "Sukiyaki Western"

The Spaghetti Western Database

10 Great Australian Horror Films by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Last Night in Soho Review by Christopher Connor

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Ep. 17 Event Horizon

The Film Magazine — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100

For the last Halloween horror episode, Jacob and Kieran discuss Event Horizon, a haunted house movie in space. Kieran loves this film, but will it hold up to his critical scrutiny? Plus learn the exciting backstory of this film's troubled production!

Sources

Looper - The Untold Truth Of Event Horizon

Ranker - The Production Of 'Event Horizon' Was Its Own Level Of Hell

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Ep. 16 Blood Red Sky

The Film Magazine — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Choosing a horror film on Netflix is always a gamble, but Jacob and Sam give 2021's Blood Red Sky a fair shake. It isn't the best vampire film you'll see, but is it at least interesting? How does it compare to other vampire movies? And what's the deal with airline food?

Purge Movies Ranked by Jacob Davis

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movies Ranked by Luke Hinton

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Ep. 15 Jennifer's Body

The Film Magazine — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Kieran makes his return for an episode on Jennifer's Body, the 2009 horror-comedy starring Amanda Seyfried and Megan Fox. It's a well-made film, but is there a discernable message? How is Megan Fox's performance? Should you just watch Ginger Snaps instead?

The Horror Collective’s 30 Day Lockdown Challenge Jennifer's Body Review by Kieran Judge

Evil Dead Movies Ranked by Mark Carnochan

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Ep. 14 Malignant

The Film Magazine — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Spoiler warning! Horror fans: Rejoice! Jacob and Sam kick off a month of Halloween horror with Malignant, James Wan's return to the genre after The Conjuring 2. They discuss the film's blend of genres, how the film compares to Wan's other work, and give a thorough breakdown of the plot.

Sources:

Nerd Reactor - Interview: Malignant Co-Writer/Director James Wan on Blending Genres, Giving Us a Villain We’ve Never Seen Before, and More

Bloody Disgusting - ‘Malignant’: James Wan Says His New Horror Movie is Inspired by Bava, Argento, and Cronenberg, “My Version of Giallo”: James Wan Lets Us Know What to Expect from His New Horror Movie ‘Malignant’ [Interview]

No Time to Die (2021) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 13 Solo: A Star Wars Story

The Film Magazine — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 23:15:00 +0100

Star Wars fans Jacob and Sam re-examine the 2018 origin story of Han Solo. Solo flopped at the box office, but critics found it surprisingly palatable. The explore their thoughts on Disney's work with the property, the film's troubled production, and ways in which the franchise may change in the future!

Sources:

EW - How the Han Solo film broke apart — with Ron Howard picking up the pieces

The Hollywood Reporter - ‘Star Wars’ Firing Reveals a Disturbance in the Franchise

The Atlantic - Solo: Finally a Star Wars Movie That's Not a Rehash of Star Wars

Reddit Comment

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Review by Joseph Wade

SSP Thinks Film Review of Solo

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Ep. 12 Bubba Ho-Tep

The Film Magazine — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100

TFM author Sam Sewell-Peterson joins the podcast to talk about Bubba Ho-Tep, a film he owns on DVD! What if Elvis and (now black) JFK ended up fighting a mummy in a nursing home? Could there possibly be any redeeming qualities to such an absurd film? Jacob and Sam mine deeper into this film than perhaps any previous viewers, including the filmmakers themselves.

Sources:

University of Chicago - Kitsch

The Mummy (2017) Review by Joseph Wade

Marvel Cinematic Universe Villains Ranked by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 11 Conan the Barbarian

The Film Magazine — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Kieran look at the early Arnold Schwarzenegger film, Conan the Barbarian. From John Milius, Conan tells the story of the eponymous barbarian... well part of it, anyway. There's a lot of backstory for the future films in the franchise, which makes this episodic, classic-style adventure film somewhat ahead of its time in all the wrong ways.

Loincloths, Muscles, Sorcery and the Rock of Uranus: A Journey Into the Realm of the Italian Peplum (c.1958-1965) by Paul A J Lewis

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Ep. 10 Avatar

The Film Magazine — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Kieran discuss James Cameron's Avatar. Is it just Pocahontas in space? Does it have cultural impact? What does a film need to make $2.8 billion? Hopefully this in-depth look into Avatar will be relevant for the next four soon to be released... any day now...

Terminator Movies Ranked by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 9 Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The Film Magazine — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Before it was a TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a mediocre movie from Joss Whedon. Jacob and Kieran examine the relationship between writers and the filmmaking teams who bring their work to life and the problems with Whedon before covering the (technically) prequel to the show.

Sources:

AV Club - Joss Whedon Interview

Buffy Fandom Wiki - Original Script for the film

The Hollywood Reporter - Ray Fisher Opens Up About ‘Justice League,’ Joss Whedon and Warners: “I Don’t Believe Some of These People Are Fit for Leadership”

10 Best Movie Vampires by Holly Bowler

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Ep. 8 Cats

The Film Magazine — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Is there a stranger musical in existence? When Cats was released in 2019, it took the internet by storm. Jacob and Kieran gaze into the abyss, and break down what exactly was wrong (and interesting) about Tom Hooper's latest offering at the box office.

Sources:

Variety - Taylor Swift Explains Her ‘Cats’ Transformation: Hissing, Barefoot Crawling and Jellicle School, Inside the Very Real Anthropomorphic Struggles of the ‘Cats’ Cast

Entertainment Weekly - Director Tom Hooper defends Cats

Vulture - Andrew Lloyd Webber Know the Cats Movie is 'Ridiculous' and He'll Tell You Why, Universal to Rerelease Cats, Sends Original Version to Heaviside Layer

The Atlantic - A Serious Conversation With the Man Who Made Cats

Vanity Fair - We Spent 24 Hours Searching for the Elusive “Butthole Cut” of Cats

Twitter - Ben Mekler source on "Butthole Cut"

Youtube - Director Tom Hooper Interview - Cats, CATS - A Look Inside, CATS: The Butthole Cut

Cats (2019) Review by Pagan Carruthers

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Ep. 7 The Church

The Film Magazine — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Jacob and Kieran discuss the demonic Italian horror film, The Church. They discuss the Demons films this is technically not a sequel to, whether or not the film is sophisticated, and break down the occasional instances of brilliance in this Michele Soavi work.

Reading:

10 of the Best Horror Movies Not in the English Language by Mark Carnochan

The Tomorrow War (2021) Review by Kieran Judge

The Suicide Squad and Jungle Cruise Reviews by Jacob Davis

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Ep. 6 In the Cut

The Film Magazine — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Jane Campion, director of The Piano, released an erotic thriller in 2003 starring rom-com darling Meg Ryan and a mustachioed Mark Ruffalo. Jacob and Kieran dive into female directors in Hollywood history, debate whether this should be an erotic drama or murder mystery, and marvel at the sheer strangeness of this film.

Sources:

The Art of Disarticulation by cinecultist

Mark Ruffalo's Mustache

'In the Cut' and How Marriage Can Kill You, Actually by Margaret Roarty

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Ep. 5 One from the Heart

The Film Magazine — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Francis Ford Coppola's follow-up to Apocalypse Now was a critical and financial failure. In their analysis, Jacob and Kieran discuss Coppola's electronic cinema method, his problems writing women and romance, and whether filmmakers can break out of the image they're associated with.

Sources:

Whom God Wishes to Destroy . . .: Francis Coppola and the New Hollywood by Jon Lewis

Behind the Scenes of One from the Heart

30 Greatest Musical Numbers From Movie Musicals by Rebecca Seghini

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Ep. 4 Haute Tension

The Film Magazine — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:15:00 +0100

Spoiler warning! Jacob and Kieran discuss Haute Tension, a French extreme horror film. Topics covered include its roots in slasher and giallo films, potential plagiarism, and the film's censorship and dubbing issues.

Sources:

Films of the New French Extremity: Visceral Horror and National Identity by Alexandra West

Wicked Horror: The Intensity of High Tension: A Look at Plagiarism in Horror

movie-censorship.com: High Tension

10 Best Horror Movies of the 2000s by Jacob Davis

Plot Reveals vs Plot Twists – When They Work and When They Don’t by Kieran Judge

5 More of the Best Character Introductions in Movie History by Jacob Davis

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Ep. 3 xXx The Return of Xander Cage

The Film Magazine — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0100

What makes a good bad movie? Should you begin a film series in its third installment? Does Vin Diesel play the same character in every movie? Jacob and Kieran discuss all this and more in their analysis of the xXx franchise.

Deadline: Netflix Negotiating For ‘The Woman In The Window’ With Amy Adams; Last Fox 2000 Elizabeth Gabler Project Will Be Let Go By Disney

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Ep. 2 The Woman in the Window

The Film Magazine — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Netflix purchased The Woman in the Window following its delay due to the pandemic. Jacob and Kieran take a look at the eponymous novel's author before diving into the film's production process, some comparisons to other films, and their many problems with this star-studded thriller.

Sources:

The New Yorker: A Suspense Novelist's Trail of Deceptions

The Playlist: Tracy Letts' Experience Working on 'Woman In The Window,' Well, "Kinda Sucked"

The Hollywood Reporter: Amy Adams' 'Woman in the Window' to Move to 2020 as Disney Retools Fox Film

Top 10 Alfred Hitchcock Films at The Film Magazine by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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Ep. 1 Tenet

The Film Magazine — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100

Even in the midst of a pandemic, the expectations for Tenet were sky high, and it certainly fell short of "saving cinema." What were the problems with Tenet? How did audiences and critics perceive it? Should we feel it instead of think about it? Jacob and Kieran dive deep into Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster in the debut episode of Second Cut.

Sources:

Hollywood Reporter: Christopher Nolan Breaks Silence on 'Interstellar' Sound

Variety: Christopher Nolan Use of Sound on 'Tenet' Infuriates Some, Inspires Others

Reddit: AMA With Sound Designer Richard King