Podcast: Ross And Phil Talk… Films They Have Watched Vol. 5

Podcast: Ross And Phil Talk… Films They Have Watched Vol. 5

by RossAndPhil Ross and Phil Talk Movies The Podcasts

 

On this episode of the podcast we talk about films they have watched recently. Yup it’s our fifth review round up show so we bring you some films that are old, some that are new, some that are borrowed and maybe a couple of that are blue.  Oh and Alita – Battle Angel.

Hosted by Award winning filmmaker Ross Boyask and blogger/writer/failed filmmaker Phil Hobden.

Films Discussed: After The Screaming Tops, Supersonic, World War Z, Scum, The Rock, Back Panther, The Departed, Children Of Men, Robocop, Alita – Battle Angel, IO, Dumplin, Close, King of Thieves, Robin Williams Come Inside My Mind, Anna And The Apocalypse, The Golden Child, Unbreakable, Split, Murder By Death, A History Of Violence, Hot Fuzz, Assassination Nation, Fyre, Fyre Fruad, Bohemian Rhapsody, Glass, Mary Queen Of Scotts, July Naked, Michael Inside, Strangers Pray At Night, They Shall Not For wOld, Escape Room Green Book, Vice, Happy Death Day 2U

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For more on Phil Hobden check out www.philhobden.co.uk , Twitter (@PhilQuickReview) and Instagram (RossAndPhilTalkMovies)

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Executive Decision (1996) – A Quick Capsule Review

Executive Decision (1996) – A Quick Capsule Review

by Phil Hobden Quick Review

Phil’s Quick Capsule Review:
Executive Decision is a classic 90’s action film – bombastic, silly and hugely over the top.  It’s also massively fun and immensity re-watchable. But it’s also a film that takes some risks – killing off one of your more bankable stars in Act 1 was bold and putting the film on the shoulders of Russell in a period he was making more serious dramas was inspired.  This really was a golden age for action – high concept films in a time before superhero would dominate.  That said the seeds of today’s superhero movie sit very firmly in this era – proper actors in action roles are now common place.  Executive Decision holds up well and is well worth a rewatch.

Best Bit: Seagal buys it!

Buy, Stream, Avoid: Buy

If You Liked this Try: Con Air, The Rock, Under Siege 

★★★★★★★★★★

 

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2: Top Gun (1986) – Phil’s Top 10 Films

2: Top Gun (1986) – Phil’s Top 10 Films

by Phil Hobden Hall of Fame Quick Review

Phil’s Quick Capsule Review:
Top Gun is everything you want in a film.  It’s quotable, it’s funny, it has the best aerial action sequences ever shot in a film and has a soundtrack that still get’s played almost weekly in my house.  It’s also, in it’s own way, pretty ground breaking.  Yes it’s become a film of much discussion over the years (think Tarantino Top Gun Gay rant)  but none of this matters when you have a film that’s so full of iconic moments. Top Gun is of it’s day for sure but this is the film that launched careers (director Tony Scott, Cruise, Kilmer), helped Bruckheimer establish himself as an action producer de jour and made a bucket load of money to boot.  I adore this movie and wont hear a bad thing about it… so walk away now.  Go on.  You’ve obviously lost that love and feeling…

Best Bit: The final battle

Buy, Stream, Avoid: Buy

If You Liked this Try: The Rock, Man On fire, Iron Eagle

 

 

 

 

 

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Podcast: The Smoking Lamb #104 – The Incredibles 2, Skyscraper

Podcast: The Smoking Lamb #104 – The Incredibles 2, Skyscraper

by The Smoking Lamb The Podcasts The Smoking Lamb Podcast

It’s The Smoking Lamb Movie Podcast. A weekly, no-holds-baa-aa-arred, and R-rated look at the world of movies.

On this episode: All four members are back as on this episode for reviews of The Incredibles 2 and Skyscraper. Plus an extensive conversation on the James Gunn news and Comic Con trailers! Check it out and BLEAT THE WORLD!

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Skyscraper – Review Round Up

Skyscraper – Review Round Up

by Phil Hobden Other Cr*p

Want to know what the critics think of the latest hot releases but don’t want to have to search for them?  Well look no further as we round up the reviews from 5 of the most influential sources for the latest BIG RELEASE movie.  This time out: Skyscraper

 


“it’s a gigantic and silly blockbuster matinee of a movie, with likable performances, absurd action sequences, and a heck of a lot of duct tape.”- 8.1

 

 

“Part Towering Inferno, part Die Hard, and part test to see how much Hollywood baloney a physics-literate viewer can take before his or her head explodes” 

 

 

“The building may be taller than The Towering Inferno and the stakes may be higher than those faced by John McClane in Die Hard, but in comparison to both, Skyscraper is little more than a cinematic bungalow ” – 2/5

 

 

“his is escapism, pure and simple, and though the structure is rickety, by enlisting Johnson, Thurber ensures that his “Skyscraper” is built on solid Rock. ”

 


” Like its hero, Skyscraper’s big, brawny, earnest – and strapped together with generous helpings of duct tape.” -3/5

 

 

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Podcast: The Smoking Lamb #098 – Rampage

Podcast: The Smoking Lamb #098 – Rampage

by The Smoking Lamb The Podcasts The Smoking Lamb Podcast

It’s The Smoking Lamb Movie Podcast. A weekly, no-holds-baa-aa-arred, and R-rated look at the world of movies.

On this episode: While Mike is away, Josh and Ricky will Rampage (see what we did there) across the Podcast. The devastation continues as they also go over there Top 5 Designed Movie Monsters!

Check it out and BLEAT THE WORLD and don’t forget to follow up on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Podcast: Ross And Phil Talk… Dwayne Johnson & Rampage

Podcast: Ross And Phil Talk… Dwayne Johnson & Rampage

by RossAndPhil Ross and Phil Talk Movies The Podcasts

On this episode of the podcast we talk about the films of the one and only Dwayne Johnson & his latest release – Rampage

Hosted by Award winning filmmaker Ross Boyask and blogger/writer/failed filmamker Phil Hobden.

Films Discussed: Rampage, Vengeance, You Were Never Really Here, Miss Congeniality, Adore, The Hurricane Heist, Blockers, Ghost Stories, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, Moana, Walking Tall, Baywatch, The Other Guys, Big Trouble In Little China

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For more on Phil Hobden check out www.philhobden.co.uk
For more on Ross Boyask search @RossBoyask on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

   

Rampage – A Quick Capsule Review

Rampage – A Quick Capsule Review

by Phil Hobden Quick Review

Phil’s Quick Capsule Review:
Rampage is about as dumb as a summer movie gets.  That said it also delvers bucket loads of fun, Dwayne Johnson in top form and a script that recognises just how silly the film actually is.  Yes it’s far from perfect – the plot is pretty stupid (lets be honest they are trying to make a film out of a ZX Spectrum game), the dialogue lacking at times, the CGI stretched by the films budget and the support characters about as one dimensional as you can get.  Yet I was never bored, the action is clean and watchable and once again Dwayne Johnson sells every second of it.   Just don’t expect TOO much and the film will leave you will be a big smile on your face.

Best Bit: George is dead.

Cinema, Stream, Avoid: Cinema

If You Liked this Try: Ready Player One, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, Wreck-It Ralph

★★★★★★★★★★

Rampage – Review Round Up

Rampage – Review Round Up

by Phil's Quick Review All Things Film Blog The Blogs

Want to know what the critics think of the latest hot releases but don’t want to have to search for them?  Well look no further as we round up the reviews from 5 of the most influential sources for the latest BIG RELEASE movie.

This time out: Rampage


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“Rampage is utterly ridiculous, campy, yet also self-aware enough to be kinda sorta dumb fun.”- 5.5

 

” There’s spectacle to spare in a bananas B-movie that’s dumber than, well, a rock. It may not be high art, but there’s ample fun to be had.” – 3/5

 

 

” Ridiculous, of course, but not as ridiculous as it might have been. As much fun as it has with the idea of animals stomping cities to rubble, it seems shy of going completely over the top, and it’s the poorer for it.” – 3/5

 

“Though far better than ‘Doom,’ this Dwayne Johnson-starring video-game adaptation falls back on the monster-movie clichés its source overtly lampooned.”


“I struggle to call Rampage a missed opportunity, as I’m not convinced there was too much in the source material to inspire a three act story. The disappointment remains that all concerned didn’t just have a lot more fun with it. ” -2/5

 

 

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Phil’s Top 5… Die Hard On A (Insert Place Here) Movies

Phil’s Top 5… Die Hard On A (Insert Place Here) Movies

by Phil Hobden Other Cr*p Top 5

Each week Phil, from Phil’s Quick Capsule Review, takes a look at a different movie or TV related Top Five.  This time out: Die Hard like movies. aka “It’s Die Hard On A (Insert Place/Location/Item Here)

 

Close but no cigar: Cliffhanger (On A Mountain), Sudden Death (In A Stadium), The Rock (On Alcatraz), Air Force One (On Air Force One)

 

5 – Toy Soldiers
Die hard… In A School.  Much ignored 90’s action film aimed at kids.  Really good fun.

 

4 – Under Siege
Die hard… On a  Boat.  One of the better Seagal movies.  Which isn’t saying much these days.

 

3 –  Passenger 57
Die hard… On A Plane. Always bet on Black.  Actual line form the film.

 

2 – Die Hard 2: Die Harder
Die Hard… In a Airport. Darker, meaner but man it’s great.

 

1 – Speed
Die hard On A… Bus. The best Die Hard clone and a great film in it’s own right.