Fry your Greens - A Film Podcast
A podcast about films. Join Callum and Adam as we attempt to to discern what it is film viewers (and us) like about different films, why some films endure and straight up chat about two different films each week.
Episodes
66 episodes
Crazy, Stupid, Love
This week we tackle the RomCom genre with a specific look at the 2011 film: Crazy, Stupid, Love. We ask is Ryan Gosling the best actor of the 21st century? Just how good is Steve Carrel? and What pitfalls does a good RomCom avoid?
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Episode 66
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34:35
Joker: Folie à Deux
We take a look at Todd Phillips' musical follow up to the Joker and a discuss why it is so bad, whether Lady Gaga is a credible actor and whether or not comic book movies can work.
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Episode 65
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47:45
The Rock
This week we discuss Michael Bay's greatest film and discuss how he manages to build tension and his legacy as a filmmaker. We also delve into mysteries of Jerry Bruckheimer and the enigmatic Nicolas Cage.
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Episode 64
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57:36
Breathless
We talk about the classic 1960s crime thriller in this latest episode. We also get into the meaty topic of is it truly possible to be original in modern cinema?
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Episode 63
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52:53
Trap
We discuss Trap M Night Shyamalan's latest directorial outing. We also discuss his work more broadly and his legacy as a filmmaker.
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Episode 62
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35:01
Gosford Park
This week we take a look at the 2001 Agatha Christie-esque whodunnit, Gosford Park with its star studded cast.
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Episode 61
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39:25
Aliens
We take a look back at James Cameron's sequel to alien in anticipation of the upcoming Alien: Romulus.
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Episode 60
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44:26
Wicked Little Letters
We take a look at the latest Film 4 comedy Wicked Little Letters. We also have a chat about watching films on television and the modern paralysis of choice.
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Episode 59
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45:28
The Oscars 2024
This time of year seems to come around so quickly. We jump right into this round of Academy Awards. We talk about each film in turn as well as cover some honourable picks.
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Episode 58
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1:40:43
Saltburn and Napoleon
We continue are delve into current releases as we discuss the terrible Saltburn and magnificent Napoleon.
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Episode 57
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55:58
Killers of the Flower Moon
Adam and Callum tackle Martin Scorsese's latest flick as well as a brief discussion of Past Lives in the recap.
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Episode 56
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44:16
Barbie and Oppenheimer (Barbenheimer)
Here it is, 5 months late the Fry your Greens Barbenheimer episode is up and available to all. Join Adam and Callum as they talk through the most hyped cinema event of the decade. We hop into Barbie and Oppenheimer in full. We also...
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Episode 55
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1:36:34
Asteroid City
We dive into Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City. We also have a wider chat about Anderson as a film maker.
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Episode 54
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47:43
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
With the recent release of the new season of Black Mirror, we take a look back at the Black Mirror choose your own adventure movie Bandersnatch. We talk about the potential of this method of film making, streaming as well as what makes a film a...
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Episode 53
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50:18
God's Creatures
In this episode we discuss God's Creatures (2023) by Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer. We also touch on our experience at the BFI Southbank.In the recap we briefly discuss Touch of Evil, In the Loop, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Thre...
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Episode 52
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44:52
The Oscars 2023
It is that time of year and the boys delve into this years academy awards. We chat about all the best picture nominations and take a whistle stop tour through the acting nominations. We finish up with our top 5 films of 2022.
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Episode 51
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1:44:23
In and Of Itself and the Prestige
This week we delve into the world of magic. We watched Derek DelGaudio's In and of Itself (2020 & Directed by Frank Oz) and Christopher Nolan's the Prestige (2006). We talk all things magic and magicians and our response to it as well as ho...
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Episode 50
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1:13:07
Murder on the Orient Express and Glass Onion
This week we are talking murder mystery. We have watched Murder on the Orient Express (1974) and Glass Onion (2022). We talk about the enduring popularity of the genre as well as diving into the discourse around Glass Onion and its catastrophic...
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Episode 49
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1:06:09
The Shop Around the Corner & Love Actually
It is Christmas at Fry your Greens and so we are taking a delve into two classic holiday RomComs. The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and Love Actually (2003). Listen to Callum pine over James Stewart and Adam's poor attempt at impersonating Hugh...
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Episode 48
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58:50
All Quiet on the Western Front & Paths of Glory
Can a film truly be anti-war? That's a question we try to answer in this episode as we discuss All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) and Stanley Kubrick's classic war film Paths of Glory (1957)We chat about the prevalence of war films c...
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Episode 47
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1:16:58
Creature from the Black Lagoon & Forbidden Planet
In this weeks episode we resist pairing Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) with the Shape of Water and instead we talk about the brilliant Forbidden Planet (1956). It gives us a chance to talk about 1950s cinema, special effects and early sc...
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Episode 46
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55:59
The Banshees of Inisherin
We talk about the latest Martin McDonagh picture, Banshees of Inisherin.
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Episode 45
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47:47
Cure & The Wailing
In this week we travel to East Asia as we watch Cure (1997) and the Wailing (2016). If you enjoy Callum's opinions you will enjoy this episode.
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Episode 44
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1:10:25
RRR & Don't Worry Darling
In a podcast first, Adam and Callum finally talk about a film the day of its release (even if our release schedule doesn't suggest that). We are talking about Olivia Wildes new film Don't Worry Darling. We share our thoughts on the film and its...
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Episode 43
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1:02:36