Deja Review
By Deja Review
A group of film lovers get together to discuss a cult or classic film that one (or more) of them has just watched for the very first time.
Deja ReviewAug 01, 2020
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26:25
Deja Recommends Volume Three
Alex and Mike get on the digital blower to Brodie Lancaster for some of her lockdown recommendations.
Aug 01, 202026:25
Deja Recommends Volume Two
"My whole life is a darkroom. One. Big. Dark. Room."
Jun 21, 202030:04
Deja Recommends Volume One
Self-isolation ain't gonna stop Mike and Alex from getting back into your ears...
May 13, 202024:27
The Shawshank Redemption with Kane Daniel
Get busy listening or get busy dying.
Mar 10, 202043:14
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
If everything’s ready here on the dark side of the moon, play the five tones.
Feb 26, 202001:02:44
Predator
The OG Three are pumping iron and pounding ‘roids as we take a swing at John McTiernan’s 1987 classic, ‘Predator’.
Feb 11, 202001:04:45
The NeverEnding Story
It’s time for your three favourite ‘80s kids to take off their rose-coloured Wayfarers and ask the hard questions: is it possible to enjoy Wolfgang Petersen’s ‘The NeverEnding Story’ as an adult? Is this movie an uplifting fable about the power of imagination or a tedious yet traumatic tale of dead mothers and dead horses? The only thing we can seem to agree on is that Ronan Farrow should be investigating Falkor.
Jan 28, 202044:05
Love Actually with Brodie Lancaster (Part 2)
The festivities continue with our own Christmas angel, Brodie Lancaster.
Dec 18, 201939:17
Love Actually with Brodie Lancaster (Part 1)
The inestimable Brodie Lancaster returns to discuss Richard Curtis’ Christmas classic ‘Love Actually’.
Dec 10, 201946:48
Rosemary's Baby
This week the OG Three grapple with a masterwork directed by a monster—Roman Polanski’s 1968 psychological thriller ‘Rosemary’s Baby’.
Nov 26, 201901:07:26
Vertigo
The new OG Three take on Hitchcock’s complicated 1958 masterpiece ‘Vertigo’.
Nov 12, 201957:33
A Nightmare on Elm Street
One, two, Freddy's coming for you...
Oct 29, 201901:00:21
Poltergeist
The all-new OG Three kick off the Halloween season with 1982’s, ‘Poltergeist’. Seb’s dad is on the line to tell some spooky tales of his son’s early spectral exploits, Alex clearly ain’t afraid of no ghost, and Mike can’t abide weed on a bedspread.
Oct 23, 201957:57
The Shining with Virginia Murdoch
Our buddy Virginia Murdoch joins us to discuss the 1980 Kubrick flick, ‘The Shining’.
Sep 18, 201901:18:29
Casablanca
Of all the podcasts, in all the towns, in all the world, you had to go and download this one. The OG Three discuss the 1942 classic, ‘Casablanca’.
Seb discovers the golden age of cinema, Mike wants more Peter Lorre, and Kane confuses his Bergmans.
Seb discovers the golden age of cinema, Mike wants more Peter Lorre, and Kane confuses his Bergmans.
Sep 04, 201954:01
Ladyhawke
Your favourite boys get together to discuss the 1985 fantasy flick, ‘Ladyhawke’. Seb is very much on board for the soundtrack, Kane stans Rutger, and Mike still can’t work out why Tom Cruise wasn’t in it.
Aug 22, 201937:34
Episode 43: 'Alien' with Penny Modra
In space, no one can hear you scream… with laughter! Penny Modra returns to discuss the 1979 Sci-Fi classic, ‘Alien’. We discuss James Cameron’s pitching techniques, Sigourney’s small undies, and Seb explains how the face-huggers work.
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Everyday Coffee everyday-coffee.com
Aug 07, 201901:09:21
Episode 42: 'Notting Hill' with Alex Heath
We peek behind the blue door, and get all romantic discussing the 1999 Richard Curtis rom-com, ‘Notting Hill’. We’re here for Spike, sort of here for Hugh and Julia, and most definitely not here for the Elvis Costello song 🤮
Jul 24, 201901:13:39
Episode 41: 'The Godfather: Part 2' with Brodie Lancaster
We made Brodie Lancaster an offer she couldn't refuse, as she returns to discuss, 'The Godfather: Part 2'. The neckerchiefs enchant Mike, we're astounded by Seb's daughter's thoughts on the film, Kane ponders Pope socks, and Brodie suggests that Al Pacino is a little bitch.
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee everyday-coffee.com
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee everyday-coffee.com
Jul 11, 201901:07:45
Episode 40: 'Showgirls' with Alex Heath
Revelations abound as we discuss Paul Verhoeven’s much maligned, ‘Showgirls’, with Alex Heath. We discuss a lot, but the main takeaway is that it’s possible to get tired of boobs.
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee everyday-coffee.com
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee everyday-coffee.com
Jun 26, 201901:26:16
Episode 39: 'Reckless Kelly' with Adam Flannery
Our true blue, dinky di mate Adam Flannery from the Cruel and Unusual Nourishment podcast swung by to talk review the Yahoo Serious vehicle, ‘Reckless Kelly’. We hear from Seb’s dad, who worked on the film, Seb’s daughter, who we wish had written the film, and we all wonder who this film is actually for.
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee and The Power of Imagination.
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee and The Power of Imagination.
Jun 13, 201901:05:32
Episode 38: 'Scarface' with Laura Flynn
We’re coked to the eyeballs and back with our pal Laura Flynn to discuss 1983’s ‘Scarface’. We talk The Hays Code, the varying quality of dance moves on show, and one-floor elevators.
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Links:
Scarface (1932) www.imdb.com/title/tt0023427/
The Hays Code en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Production_Code
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Links:
Scarface (1932) www.imdb.com/title/tt0023427/
The Hays Code en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Production_Code
May 29, 201951:20
Episode 37: 'The Fifth Element' with Laura Flynn
The fabulous Laura Flynn joins us to discuss the 1997 sci-fi adventure, ‘The Fifth Element’. We discover Seb’s skills with made-up love languages, Mike recants his blanket disdain for Chris Tucker, Laura reveals her love of both Bruce Willis and Harrison Ford, and Kane is baffled by the three-boobed lady from Total Recall.
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May 15, 201955:28
Episode 36: 'The Terminator'
Arnie’s not the only one who said he’d be back, as Seb rejoins us to discuss 1984’s, ‘The Terminator’. Mike discovers the number one pickup line to get you some action, Seb discovers the origin of Unobtainium, and Kane discovers that he still hates James Cameron.
Notes:
- slate.com/culture/2014/02/the-time-signature-of-the-terminator-score-is-a-mystery-for-the-ages.html
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZTSNQve0rk
Notes:
- slate.com/culture/2014/02/the-time-signature-of-the-terminator-score-is-a-mystery-for-the-ages.html
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZTSNQve0rk
May 01, 201950:04
Episode 35: 'Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains' with Maquarie Fletcher
Yeah, so we watched the cult 1982 punk flick, ‘Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains’, with our bud Maquarie Fletcher, what’s it to you??? Despite not being worth two bob, Mike gets to do his bad Ray Winstone impression, Kane shows his punk credentials and Maq explains why this is her all-time favourite film.
Apr 17, 201956:40
Episode 34: 'Rocky' with Maquarie Fletcher
Yo Adrian, we sat down with Maquarie Fletcher to discuss the iconic, ‘Rocky’. Kane explains his love of sports films, Maquarie her love of Apollo Creed and Mike his love of Sly’s reading glasses. If you’d listen, we’d ‘preshiate it.
Phylicia Allen (Rashad) — www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7XlMofjUPA
Phylicia Allen (Rashad) — www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7XlMofjUPA
Apr 03, 201959:49
Episode 33: 'Con Air' with Alex Heath
Put the bunny back in the box and listen up as we talk all about the 1997 hot mess, ‘Con Air’. Mike reveals some of his teen, Con Air related embarrassments, Alex laments the waste of two of her acting heartthrobs, and how this film makes The Rock look like Citizen Kane in comparison.
Nic Cage discusses his many roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_WDLsLnOSM&feature=youtu.be
Mar 19, 201949:23
Episode 32: 'Fatal Attraction' with Alex Heath
Put the water on to boil because we’re discussing the 1987 erotic(?) thriller, ‘Fatal Attraction’ with our old mate Alex Heath. We talk alternate endings, the unimpeachable-ness of Anne Archer and the potential dangers of sex near a sink.
Mar 06, 201952:33
Episode 31: 'Dune'
Wherein Kane subjects Seb and Mike to 1984’s, ‘Dune’. Aside from 2/3rds general bafflement, Seb shows his disdain for Toto’s musical score, Kane makes his case for why this film is a masterpiece, and Mike finds out who Alan Smithee is.
www.cageyfilms.com/links/dune/dune-journal/dune-diary-1983/
www.cageyfilms.com/links/dune/dune-journal/dune-diary-1983/
Feb 20, 201955:03
Episode 30: 'Dirty Dancing'
We’re back for 2019 and, like a failed lift, we splash head-first into 1987’s ‘Dirty Dancing’. We discuss juggling watermelons, how the film almost never was, and generally gush over the wonder that is Jennifer Grey.
Also: we know Mike got the Sarah/Sandra Bernhardt connection wrong (there is no connection). Don’t @ us.
Also: we know Mike got the Sarah/Sandra Bernhardt connection wrong (there is no connection). Don’t @ us.
Feb 06, 201946:06
Episode 29: 'Die Hard' with Mark Wilson
Our buddy Mark Wilson joins us because, by some weird twist of fate, he had never seen the 1988 cinematic masterpiece, Die Hard. I mean, how could this happen? It’s Die Hard.
Anyway, we discuss the many marvels and the (very) few blemishes of this Christmas Classic. Twinkie, anyone?
The Hateful Life and Spiteful Death of the Man Who Was Vigo the Carpathian
deadspin.com/the-hateful-life-and-spiteful-death-of-the-man-who-was-1737376537
Anyway, we discuss the many marvels and the (very) few blemishes of this Christmas Classic. Twinkie, anyone?
The Hateful Life and Spiteful Death of the Man Who Was Vigo the Carpathian
deadspin.com/the-hateful-life-and-spiteful-death-of-the-man-who-was-1737376537
Dec 25, 201801:09:25
Episode 28: 'Home Alone' with Stanislava Pinchuk
Our first ever guest, Stanislava Pinchuk, returns to wax lyrical on the 1990 Christmas Classic, ‘Home Alone’. Did this festive spectacle hold up after all those years? You’ll have to listen to find out, you filthy animal!
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee — 33 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee — 33 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Dec 11, 201851:01
Episode 27: 'Sixteen Candles'
The OG Three™ had never seen Sixteen Candles, so The OG Three™ watched Sixteen Candles. The OG Three™ wished they hadn’t watched Sixteen Candles.
This episode is brought to you by the fine folk at Everyday Coffee (33 Johnston Street, Collingwood) and iPsych.
ANNOUNCEMENT: It's the Deja Review Christmas competition! To enter the draw to win a Die Hard Christmas decoration made by our very own Seb Godfrey, an Everyday mug and bag of delicious Everyday coffee beans, just leave us a *5 star written review on iTunes*. Entries close midnight, December 10, 2018, and the winner will be announced on our December 12 episode and on this post.
What About “The Breakfast Club”? - www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfast-club-molly-ringwald-metoo-john-hughes-pretty-in-pink
This episode is brought to you by the fine folk at Everyday Coffee (33 Johnston Street, Collingwood) and iPsych.
ANNOUNCEMENT: It's the Deja Review Christmas competition! To enter the draw to win a Die Hard Christmas decoration made by our very own Seb Godfrey, an Everyday mug and bag of delicious Everyday coffee beans, just leave us a *5 star written review on iTunes*. Entries close midnight, December 10, 2018, and the winner will be announced on our December 12 episode and on this post.
What About “The Breakfast Club”? - www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/what-about-the-breakfast-club-molly-ringwald-metoo-john-hughes-pretty-in-pink
Nov 28, 201854:42
Episode 26: 'Robocop' with Alex Heath
The excellent Alex Heath returns to talk all things Robocop (1987). Aside from some reasonably interesting Dutch accent work, we discuss who can ‘get it’, boob quotients, and an astonishing amount of trivia from the documentary, ‘Flesh + Steel - The Making of Robocop’.
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee — 33 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Flesh + Steel - The Making of Robocop — www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Noum7llJDY
Robocop fried chicken commercial — www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pOoSe2K5DU
This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee — 33 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Flesh + Steel - The Making of Robocop — www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Noum7llJDY
Robocop fried chicken commercial — www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pOoSe2K5DU
Nov 13, 201857:25
Episode 25: The Scream trilogy with Brodie Lancaster
Brodie Lancaster joins the gang for the first Deja Review Halloween Spooktacular! This game show edition of the podcast covers all three Scream movies (Scream 4 does not count. It never counted) as we guess who killed whom, what other films the Scream Team were in together, and whether or not Wes Craven directed porno films.
This episode is bought to you by the SoupaStream.
This episode is bought to you by the SoupaStream.
Oct 31, 201801:17:07
Episode 24: 'The Exorcist' with Penny Modra
The power of Christ compels you to enjoy, as Penny Modra joins us to discuss William Friedkin's 1973 classic ‘The Exorcist’. We talk about religion, pea soup consistency, and Mike’s long history of being a scaredy cat.
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This episode is brought to you by RomanoCoin: The first cryptocurrency backed by Ray Romano.
Oct 16, 201801:07:35
Episode 23: 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior'
It’s a white-line nightmare as the OG Three™ talk 1981’s ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’. We discuss budget vs. ambition, arseless chaps and Seb’s acting debut.
This episode is bought to you by Books on Typewriters on Tape. For a free book on typewriter on tape, use coupon code DEJA at checkout.
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? www.imdb.com/title/tt2753778/
George Miller's Justice League that never was www.denofgeek.com/movies/justice-league/35568/the-justice-league-movie-that-never-was
This episode is bought to you by Books on Typewriters on Tape. For a free book on typewriter on tape, use coupon code DEJA at checkout.
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? www.imdb.com/title/tt2753778/
George Miller's Justice League that never was www.denofgeek.com/movies/justice-league/35568/the-justice-league-movie-that-never-was
Oct 01, 201856:19
Episode 22: 'Dick Tracy'
The OG Three vogue their way through the 1990 comic book movie ‘Dick Tracy’. The gang discuss middling box office performance, incredible production design, less incredible makeup effects, and down-right rotten gender politics.
This episode is brought to you by loud motorcycle noises.
This episode is brought to you by loud motorcycle noises.
Sep 19, 201854:06
Episode 21: 'The Lost Boys' with Sinead Stubbins
Our pal Sinead Stubbins returns to find three oiled up saxophone players eager to talk the 1987 vampire classic, ‘The Lost Boys’. We interrogate Corey Feldman’s vocal choices, reaffirm our undying love of Dianne Wiest, and question the writers’ flexible application of vampire rules.
This episode is brought to you by Warren Beatty's Sweet Potato Wine.
This episode is brought to you by Warren Beatty's Sweet Potato Wine.
Sep 04, 201852:42
Episode 20: 'The Devil Wears Prada' with Sinead Stubbins
Our pal Sinead Stubbins returns to chat 2006’s ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. Wearing the latest seasons couture, we discuss the charisma void that is Adrian Grenier, Simon Baker’s eyebrows and somehow stumble across a word that rhymes with ‘Blunt’.
This episode is brought to you by magicians.
This episode is brought to you by magicians.
Aug 21, 201848:15
Episode 19: 'The Rock' with Alex Heath
Terrible Sean Connery impressions at the ready as we subject our movie enthusiast buddy, Alex Heath, to the 1996 Michael Bay action classic, ‘The Rock’. The gang discuss the film’s liberal use of stereotypes, its even more liberal use of excellent character actors, and just how ‘elegant’ a string of pearls formation can be.
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This episode is brought to you by Chucklebox. Use coupon code DEJA and get a free apron with Frasier’s head printed on it.
Aug 07, 201801:06:53
Episode 18: 'Batman Returns' with Alex Heath
We dive back into the Tim Burton penguin pool with our pal, Alex Heath, to swoon over 1992’s, ‘Batman Returns’. Over a delicious red wine or two, we discuss how horny The Penguin is, how saucy Catwoman is, and how foul-mouthed Christopher Walken is.
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Jul 25, 201801:19:29
Episode 17: 'Heathers'
Well, f*!k us slowly with a chainsaw, it’s another Deja Review Classic! In this episode, your old pals make it a Winona hat-trick and talk 1988’s ‘Heathers’. We discuss the sexual implications of mineral water, the distinct lack of boobs and saxophone for an 80’s teen movie, and what we’d do with two days left on earth and five million dollars to spend.
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Jul 11, 201852:50
Episode 16: 'Demolition Man'
We go back to the future with a Deja Review Classic* episode and revisit 1993's 'Demolition Man'. Your favourite hard bodies discuss Wesley Snipes' role as a fashion influencer, the questionable logic of keeping ammunition at a gun museum, and the secret of the three seashells!
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This episode is bought to you by Fractions: percentages for people who aren’t jerks.
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Jun 27, 201855:38
Episode 15: 'Edward Scissorhands' with Mitch Parker
All-around excellent human Mitch Parker returns to talk Tim Burton's 1990 joint, 'Edward Scissorhands'. We discuss the surprisingly interesting life of Danny Elfman, the fact that everyone loves Dianne Wiest and of course, that famous Ambrosia Salad.
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Jun 12, 201801:10:14
Episode 14: 'Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion' with Mitch Parker
The gang get dressed to the nines with our buddy Mitch Parker to attend 'Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion'. We discuss our love of Janeane Garofalo, nifty camerawork and Seb bonds with Mitch over their days working at Video Ezy.
This episode is brought to you by Hotel at Home. Use coupon code DEJA at checkout to get two free loads of laundry to do for other people.
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May 29, 201801:08:17
Episode 10: '12 Monkeys' with Simon Hipgrave
It was unreal that our pal Simon Hipgrave from The Hungry Workshop joined us to discuss 1995's '12 Monkeys', but by unreal we mean…did it actually happen? Can we be certain that we saw Bruce Willis' butt twice? Is it all in our head that we only saw Brad Pitt's butt once? The lines between reality and fiction are so blurred you'll just have to listen to find out.
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Apr 04, 201846:50
Episode 9: 'Legally Blonde' with Shaad D'Souza
This week our guest Shaad D'Souza subpoenaed us to watch 2001's Legally Blonde. Did the usual suspects rule in favour of this Reese Witherspoon vehicle? Or were they guilty of cinematic defamation? We'll let you be the judge.
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Mar 22, 201843:25
Episode 8: 'Fight Club' with Shaad D'Souza
Should we even talk about this episode? Is there any tread left on the tyre of that joke? It's all dudes all the time to talk about your favourite ode to kicking, punching and rejecting Swedish furniture: Fight Club. Our guest Shaad D'Souza joins us to talk about the unlikeable characters and grimy visuals of David Fincher's 1999 adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel. We consider whether the Dust Brother's score is drum and bass, pitch a real good Bruce Willis mash-'em-up and debut Seb's new segment 'Is That a Fact?'.
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Mar 06, 201842:04
Episode 7: 'Little Women' with Sinead Stubbins
Our good buddy Sinead Stubbins brings us into the warm embrace of the 1994 film adaptation of Little Women. We discuss the March girls' various floppy-haired suitors, whether Irishman 'Gabby' Byrne can pull off a German accent, why Eric Stoltz was cast in this film and whether Lydia Deetz shoulda married the Dark Knight.
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Feb 19, 201844:32