Entertainment Of Excellence Podcast

Our twelfth episode in which we watch and review the Peter Berg directed espionage thriller Mile 22. Staring Mark Wahlberg, Iko Uwais and John Malkovich. The plot follows a CIA taskforce attempting to cease caesium from Russian FSB agents. An Indonesian cop offers to turn in information about it in return for asylum in the US, otherwise it will self destruct in 24 hours but a group of Russian agents tries to hunt them down and destroy the information. We discuss the story's twist at the ending and the possibility of a sequel, and give recommendations. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! WATCH MILE 22: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/mile-22 BUY MILE 22: https://amzn.to/2NwZwRb Music by Thom & Ben.

Our eleventh episode in which we watch and review the 1999 film Being John Malkovich, written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Spike Jonze. The movie, starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz Catherine Keener and John Malkovich, follows Craig Schwartz, a redundant puppeteer, who tries to find a job but accidentally finds a tunnel that is a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. Craig then sells 15 minute "trips" into Malkovich's mind, but soon becomes obsessed with inhabiting the actor's mind and propels him to success whilst his own life crumbles beneath him. We discuss some themes and motifs of the film then as always we give our rating and give recommendations. WATCH BEING JOHN MALKOVICH BUY BEING JOHN MALKOVICH We also review a couple songs from the country band Crow Buntry, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee. Get in touch with us if you're a creator and want your work to be reviewed! LISTEN TO CROW BUNTRY SONGS Music by Tom & Ben.

Our tenth episode in which we watch and review the 1998 film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro, and directed by Terry Gilliam, the movie is a satirical film based on the 1971 book of the same name written by Hunter S. Thompson, based on his own experiences. The loose plot follows journalist Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo’s trip to Vegas to cover the Mint 400 race, which devolves into a drug-fuelled exploration of the city which brings to light the failure of the American Dream. We give our rating and give recommendations, then look back on our first ten episodes. WATCH FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS: https://www.netflix.com/watch/11819434 BUY FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS: https://amzn.to/3cWlpnp Music by Tom & Ben.

Our ninth episode in which we watch and review the 2017 film Good Time. Starring Robert Pattison, the movie’s plot centres around Connie, a bank robber, attempting to make enough money to pay for his mentally handicapped brother Nick, whom he is the guardian of. After both try and to rob a bank, Nick gets kidnapped and becomes hospitalised after a fight, and Connie tries to break him out, but finds out the person he broke out is another inmate named Ray. The film follows Connie’s attempts to get Nick out of prison. We give our rating and give recommendations. WATCH GOOD TIME: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80191344 BUY GOOD TIME: https://amzn.to/2AEjRRx

Our eighth episode in which we review the 2020 Netflix series Hollywood. The show follows the story of a group of characters who are trying to make it big in Hollywood in post war America. Based loosely on the real life of ex-marine Scott Bowers and including true characters such as Rock Hudson, the season is the story of a group of actors, writers and directors trying against all odds to produce “Peg”, a film following the life of Peg Entwhistle, a woman famous for jumping off the Hollwoodland sign. We give our rating but we ran out of time for recommendations unfortunately. WATCH HOLLYWOOD: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81170338 Music by Tom & Ben.

Our seventh episode. This episode we review Heavy Metal, an anthology of sci-fi cartoons from 1981 based on a magazine of the same name. Then as always we recommend multiple forms of entertainment. WATCH HEAVY METAL: https://www.netflix.com/watch/22006357 BUY HEAVY METAL: https://amzn.to/3bWbygO Music by Tom & Ben.

Our sixth episode. This time, we discuss the infamously terrible film, Birdemic: Shock and Terror. Notorious for its weak plot, unnrealistic acting and extremely cheap VFX, it nonetheless entertained us. Then as always we recommend multiple forms of entertainment.  BUY BIRDEMIC: https://amzn.to/3cvyJ2E Music by Tom.

Our fifth episode. We're back after being dead for two years, with a new format and Tom on as a permanent guest. We're more informal this time, spend some time reviewing the John Krasinski film "A Quiet Place" then recommend multiple forms of entertainment.  WATCH A QUIET PLACE: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80213226 BUY A QUIET PLACE: https://amzn.to/3chjbiS  Music by Tom.

Our fourth episode. We discuss the TV show 'Psychoville' and quickly move on to our annual award show, 'Entertainment Worthy of Excellence'. We discuss our choices for the 2017 awards but with a catch - it has to be within 30 seconds! We forgo watching trailers but do recommend things for you! PSYCHOVILLE SERIES 1+2 BOXSET: http://amzn.eu/0aczR2N RECOMMENDED BLACK MIRROR: http://amzn.eu/bAoafZh http://amzn.eu/7e4ynot http://amzn.eu/5vP1Etr THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN - COMPLETE COLLECTION: http://amzn.eu/hSJBnPF Recorded & edited by Ben.

Our third episode. This time we have a sort of Marvel special, as we focus primarily on reviewing "Black Panther" (which takes up most of the episode) before we discuss the impending release of "Infinity War" and watch the teaser for "Venom". We don't have time to recommend things, but we do take a personality quiz as always! PRE ORDER BLACK PANTHER: http://amzn.eu/951fUNP Recorded by Ben, edited by Ben & Ollie.

Our second episode, in which we have our friend Tom on as a guest. We review "Blade Runner", fail at more quizzes, watch the trailers for "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (as promised last episode) and the Superb Owl teaser for "Solo". We also recommend some good films and TV shows. BLADE RUNNER (DIRECTOR'S CUT): http://amzn.eu/0h88miA RECOMMENDED BABY DRIVER: http://amzn.eu/4UxT1kF SHERLOCK SEASONS 1-4 & ABOMINABLE BRIDE BOXSET: http://amzn.eu/3ijPiIZ A TALE OF TWO SISTERS: http://amzn.eu/4aGiKcy Recorded by Ben & Ollie, edited by Ben.

Our first episode, in which we review "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency", fail at some quizzes, discuss the impending release of "Earlyman" and "Black Panther" and recommend some good films and TV shows. More episodes coming soon! DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY: https://shop.bbc.com/dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency-20616.html https://shop.bbc.com/dirk-gently-s-holistic-detective-agency-season-2-21030.html RECOMMENDED THE MAZE RUNNER: http://amzn.eu/0wZDctB HUMANS SEASON 1+2: http://amzn.eu/dE4Ha0F Recorded by Ben, edited by Ben & Ollie.