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Brat Icons, Dark Times, and Scorsese Shots
In this week’s episode, we look back over the cinematic chaos of March... the highs, the lows, and the “why did we watch that?” moments. We dive into the legacy of the Brat Pack and how their fame…
The Netflix Problem: Enshittification, Exorcism & Extreme Aviation
This week on The Netflix Problem, we tackle the big one: enshittification. Why streaming feels worse, how Netflix dug itself into this hole, and what it would actually take to climb back out. We talk…
The Netflix Problem: Rights Gone Wrong, Monster in a Box, and a Legend That Falls Flat
This week, Andy, Stu, and Ash wade into the murky waters of streaming ownership to unpack The Netflix Problem—how the platform’s grip on content creates a whole new kind of modern media nightmare.…
The Netflix Problem: Cancel the Plot, Swiftie Dads in the Lot, Cruise Giving It All He’s Got
This week, Andy, Stu, and Ed dive head‑first into the chaos of Netflix’s ever‑growing cancellation problem - what is driving it, who it hurts, and why it keeps happening. Then, in the Short Short…
The Netflix Problem: #Content, Habit‑Forming Screens, and Cruise’s Teenage Dreams
Andy, Stu and Ash continue their five‑part deep dive into The Netflix Problem — the streaming giant’s slow, silent reshaping of how we watch TV. Last week it was Netflix vs Hollywood; this week it’s…
The Netflix Problem: Netfilx vs Hollywood, P*ss‑Soaked Shorts & Outsider Cruise
Andy and Stu kick off their brand‑new five‑part deep dive into The Netflix Problem — a guided tour through the streaming giant’s darker side. In Part 1, they tackle Netflix vs Hollywood, unpacking…
NTV Part 2: Netflix Film Picks, Jackie’s Screen Tricks, and Continuing Cruise Flicks
This week we dive into the wild, weird, and occasionally wonderful world of Netflix Original Films as we each reveal our Top 5 favourites. Films that genuinely surprised us, films that stuck with us,…
NTV Part 1: Netflix Cheers, Crochet Tears, and Cruise’s Fears.
This week we dive into Three big talking points:Is it worth revisiting shows you know end badly or should we protect our memories?Do prestige TV shows really need two‑year gaps between seasons or is…
Strange Things, Short Film Flings, and Cruise Begins
This week we officially close the book on Nicolas Cage and open the door to our next cinematic obsession: Tom Cruise. We talk about why he’s the natural successor for our watch‑a‑thon, what makes him…
The Cageys Part 2
Andy, Stu, and Ash return to the podium for another round of highly prestigious, totally serious, absolutely legitimate awards. This week, the boys dish out gongs for the film we’re already hyped for…
The Cagey Awards Part 1
It’s the first ever Cagey Awards, and Andy, Stu, and Ash are kicking off 2026 by looking back at the films and TV that defined 2025. In Part 1, we each reveal our top five favourite films of the…
It's Chriiiiiiistmaaaaaaaaas!!!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and the lads are feeling dangerously festive.This week, Andy, Stu and Ed unwrap a bumper Christmas episode stuffed fuller than a turkey on Life Day. We kick…
Cage Fighting Holiday Special
This week, we unwrap the most infamous gift the galaxy has ever given us: The Star Wars Holiday Special — a 1978 fever dream so bizarre even George Lucas pretends it never happened.Join us as we…
The Ghost of Christmas Future (2025)
This week we’re peering into the foggy crystal ball of pop culture with equal parts dread and delight.We ponder upon:what 2026 might look like when the dust settles on today’s chaosMortal Kombat II…
The Ghost of Christmas Present (2025)
This week we’re poking at the present with equal parts curiosity and mischief.We ponder upon:the state of today’s cinema (is it thriving, flailing, or just vibing?)the films and moments that have…
The Ghost of Christmas Past (2025)
This week we’re unwrapping nostalgia and chaos in equal measure. In the first half, we tackle three festive quick‑fire questions:What’s our earliest film or film‑related memory?Which Christmas film…
Superheroes: For Good?
This week we’re serving up a triple course of chaos. First up: Wicked: For Good. The witches are back, the songs are soaring, and we’re asking the only question that matters. Does Oz still cast a…
The Great Superhero Shake-Up and They Call Me Macho Woman (1989)
This week we’re back with a follow-up to last week’s deep dive into Esquire’s Top 25 Superhero Movies. After some heated debate, we’re swapping out a few of the films that just didn’t make the cut…
The Best Superhero Films? and They Live (1988)
Nicolas Cage may be safely back in his crypt of chaos (for now), which means Andy, Stu, and Ed are turning their gaze to capes, cowls, and cosmic punch‑ups. For the rest of November, it’s all about…
Dummies Guide to Nicolas Cage and The Running Man (1987)
This week, we unleash the ultimate starter kit for diving into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of Nicolas Cage. Whether you're Cage-curious or a seasoned Cageologist, we've got you covered…
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