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The PrePost Film Review

The PrePost Film Review

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In each episode of The PrePost Film Review hosts Jon Asquith and Matt Stephenson discuss a film over two distinct periods.

First - brief, spoiler free impressions of a trailer upon its release. Followed by a spoiler-filled review recorded months later once the film hits cinemas.

A thoughtful and occasionally funny look at how trailers represent films.
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Bonus "Catch Up" Ep - The Post & The Shape of Water

The PrePost Film ReviewMar 20, 2018

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Episode 87 - Joker (plus Midsommar, It Chapter 2 & Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)

Episode 87 - Joker (plus Midsommar, It Chapter 2 & Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)

After another hiatus the PrePost is back with an episode chock full of filmy goodness.

Join Jon and Matt as they dive in to the polarising new superhero film Joker and then stick around as the guys run through three other recent releases - Midsommar, It Chapter 2 and One Upon a Time in Hollywood...
Oct 28, 201901:49:43
Episode 86 - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Episode 86 - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

In this episode of The PrePost Film Review Jon and Matt are looking at the third and final film in the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy.

Both the guys loved the first two films, so going into this expectaions are high. If The Hidden World can stick the landing, the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy could go down as one of the best in recent cinema history. But if it is a stinker, the legacy could well be ruined. Tune in to see how it pans out!
Apr 14, 201957:24
Episode 85 - Glass

Episode 85 - Glass

After a mini hiatus, we're happy to announce The PrePost is back! It's been a busy few months due to various work/travel/life commitments - but we're happy to be back and making (probably wrong) predictions and sharing our film reviews. Thanks for sticking with us. Join Matt & Jon as they discuss their predictions for Glass. Then later - after the film has been released - they return to discuss the feature itself.
Mar 24, 201901:05:33
Ep 84 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Ep 84 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Matt & Jon discuss their predictions for Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Then later - after the film has been released - they return to discuss the feature itself.
Oct 04, 201801:17:17
Bonus Ep - Incredibles 2

Bonus Ep - Incredibles 2

In this episode of The PrePost Film Review Jon and Matt delve into Incredibles 2 - the long awaited sequel to Bard Bird's beloved 2004 superhero film.
Sep 12, 201842:32
Ep 83 - Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom

Ep 83 - Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom

Jurassic World is back baby! But is that really something to celebrate? After a lukewarm reception to the first film, Jon and Matt return to discuss the sequel.
Aug 13, 201833:42
Bonus Ep - Hereditary

Bonus Ep - Hereditary

In this bonus episode of The PrePost Film Review join Jon and Matt for a discussion of Hereditary.
Jul 01, 201834:14
Bonus Ep - A Quiet Place

Bonus Ep - A Quiet Place

In this bonus episode of The PrePost Film Review join Jon and Matt for a well overdue discussion of A Quiet Place.
Jun 26, 201822:01
Ep 82 - Solo: A Star Wars Story

Ep 82 - Solo: A Star Wars Story

Jon and Matt return to discuss the latest entry into the Star Wars franchise - Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Jun 10, 201856:26
Ep 81 - Annihilation

Ep 81 - Annihilation

Bypassing cinemas and landing directly on Netflix, Annihilation - one of both Jon and Matt's most anticipated films of the year - is finally here.
Mar 30, 201845:46
Bonus "Catch Up" Ep - The Post & The Shape of Water

Bonus "Catch Up" Ep - The Post & The Shape of Water

In another bonus episode of The PrePost Film Review, Matt and Jon catch up on some recent Oscar nominees (and winners!) with a discussion about The Post & The Shape of Water.
Mar 20, 201838:49
Ep 80 - Phantom Thread

Ep 80 - Phantom Thread

Join Matt & Jon as they discuss their predictions and expectations for Phantom Thread. Then - after the film has been released - they return to discuss the feature itself..
Mar 17, 201833:03
Ep 79 - 2017 Year In Review

Ep 79 - 2017 Year In Review

Join Matt and Jon in annual year end episode as they look back on 2017 and decide what their favourites and most disappointing films/trailers were!
Feb 15, 201845:12
Bonus Ep - London Film Festival 2017

Bonus Ep - London Film Festival 2017

In this episode of The PrePost Film Review join Jon and Matt for a well overdue recap of the 2017 London Film Festival.
Jan 27, 201839:51
Ep 78 - Star Wars Episode 8 - The Last Jedi

Ep 78 - Star Wars Episode 8 - The Last Jedi

It's December! (Or perhaps January by the time you read this) That means it's time for everyone to hop into their X-Wings, fly to the cantina, order some blue milk with vodka and start discussing the latest Star Wars film.
Jan 02, 201801:23:36
Ep 77 - Thor: Ragnarok

Ep 77 - Thor: Ragnarok

Another day, another Marvel film. In this episode of The PrePost Film Review the guys tackle the 3rd film in the Thor series and the 17th (!) film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Dec 07, 201741:40
Ep 76 - Blade Runner 2049

Ep 76 - Blade Runner 2049

In this episode of The PrePost Film Review Jon and Matt discuss the "impossible sequel" that is Blade Runner 2049.
Nov 11, 201745:29
Ep 75 - mother!

Ep 75 - mother!

In this semi-informal episode Jon and Matt are tackling the latest divisive film from Darren Aaronofsky.
Oct 29, 201735:13
Ep 74 - MIFF 2017

Ep 74 - MIFF 2017

In this bonus episode of the PrePost Film Review, the guys sit down to discuss some of the films Jon saw at the 2017 Melbourne International Film Festival.
Oct 17, 201740:09
Ep 73 - It

Ep 73 - It

In this episode of The PrePost Film Review Jon and Matt continue exploring the dark and twisted mind of Stephen King with the new adaptation of everyone's favourite creepy clown novel - It.
Oct 09, 201743:35
Ep 72 - The Dark Tower

Ep 72 - The Dark Tower

Stephen King's "Dark Tower" books have had a rough relationship with Hollywood over the past decade, with many different writers and directors attached to adapt the series throughout the years.
Sep 13, 201741:44
Ep 71 - War for the Planet of the Apes

Ep 71 - War for the Planet of the Apes

Those damn dirty apes are back in this episode of The PrePost Film Review as Jon and Matt discuss the third and final chapter in the latest Planet of the Apes trilogy - War for the Planet of the Apes.
Sep 02, 201742:24
Ep 70 - Dunkirk

Ep 70 - Dunkirk

Christopher Nolan has returned to cinema screens with his World War II epic - Dunkirk.
Aug 20, 201739:30
Ep 69 - Baby Driver

Ep 69 - Baby Driver

Edgar Wright is back, baby.

Both Jon and Matt are huge Wright fans, in fact his new action/musical hybrid Baby Driver was Matt's most anticipated film of 2017. So the stakes for this episode are high.
Aug 06, 201740:24
Bonus Ep - Eraserhead

Bonus Ep - Eraserhead

In another bonus episode of The PrePost Film Review, Matt and Jon continue their informal David Lynch retrospective and discuss his 1977 debut feature Eraserhead.
Jul 26, 201729:24
Ep 68 - Wonder Woman

Ep 68 - Wonder Woman

The DC Cinematic Universe is back, this time with the origin story of Wonder Woman - the iconic hero who briefly popped up in the train wreck that was Batman Vs. Superman.
Jul 03, 201733:25
Ep 67 - The Mummy

Ep 67 - The Mummy

Universal Pictures are trying to play cinematic universe catch-up with the reintroduction of their "Dark Universe" and the first film in its series The Mummy (they did already try with Dracula Untold, but that seems to have been swept under the rug).
Jun 15, 201738:47
Ep 66 - Alien: Covenant

Ep 66 - Alien: Covenant

In this episode Jon and Matt are tackling the latest entry into one of the greatest Sci-Fi franchises of all time - Alien: Covenant.
May 30, 201743:54
Bonus Ep - Raw

Bonus Ep - Raw

In another bonus episode of The PrePost Film Review, Matt and Jon discuss the critically acclaimed French "horror" film Raw.
May 08, 201727:27
Ep 65 - The Great Dictator

Ep 65 - The Great Dictator

Join Jon and Matt on trip back to 1940, when war is raging, the world is in political turmoil and Charlie Chaplin has made his first "talkie" - a little film by the name of The Great Dictator.
Apr 23, 201731:54
Ep 64 - Ghost in the Shell

Ep 64 - Ghost in the Shell

In this episode of PrePost the guys are doing something a little different. In preparation for the new Ghost in the Shell Hollywood remake starring Scarlett Johansson Jon and Matt have watched (or re-watched) the original 1995 anime on which it is based.
Apr 15, 201753:31
Ep 63 - Kong: Skull Island

Ep 63 - Kong: Skull Island

In this episode of PrePost the guys jump in some helicopters and travel to Skull Island to talk about the new King Kong film.
Apr 01, 201743:14
Ep 62 - Logan

Ep 62 - Logan

In this episode of PrePost the guys dive into the new Wolverine film, or is it an X-Men movie?
Mar 19, 201740:52
Ep 61 - Silence

Ep 61 - Silence

In this episode of PrePost the guys dive into Scorsese's long awaited passion project Silence.
Mar 04, 201740:41
Bonus Ep - Singin' In The Rain

Bonus Ep - Singin' In The Rain

With the recent passing of Debbie Reynolds, Matt and Jon decide to take a look back at the Hollywood classic Singin' In The Rain.
Feb 11, 201721:25
Ep 60 - Split

Ep 60 - Split

Split marks the second film, after last years The Visit, in the unlikely mini-comeback that is seemingly being staged by director M. Night Shyamalan.
Feb 05, 201742:07
Ep 59 - Jackie

Ep 59 - Jackie

With the US political system dominating headlines at the moment, it seems appropriate that Pablo Larrain's film Jackie is in cinemas. A movie that seems to promise a larger than life performance from Natalie Portman, with themes of grief, legacy and power. Do all of these elements come together to form a compelling film?
Jan 28, 201733:56
Ep 58 - 2016 Year In Review

Ep 58 - 2016 Year In Review

Join Matt and Jon in annual year end episode as they look back on 2016 and decide - live on the podcast - what their favourites and most disappointing films/trailers were!
Jan 21, 201747:11
Bonus Ep - La La Land

Bonus Ep - La La Land

In another bonus episode of The PrePost Film Review, Matt and Jon discuss the latest film from Whiplash director Damien Chazelle.
Jan 18, 201734:07
Ep 57 - Moana

Ep 57 - Moana

With Disney riding high on a series of outstanding animated feature films Jon and Matt spend this episode diving into their newest offering - Moana.
Jan 14, 201748:41
Ep 56 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Ep 56 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

The Disney Empire has bestowed their annual Star Wars film to us for 2016! This time around, it's Rogue One - the first standalone film in the franchise.
Dec 24, 201601:35:51
Ep 55 - Blue Velvet

Ep 55 - Blue Velvet

With Blue Velvet back in cinemas to celebrate its 30th anniversary what better time for Jon and Matt to look back and discuss one of Lynch's most iconic films.
Dec 18, 201641:29
Ep 54 - London Film Festival 2016

Ep 54 - London Film Festival 2016

In this episode of the Pre Post Film Review, the guys sit down to discuss some of the films Matt saw at the 2016 London International Film Festival.
Dec 11, 201624:31
Ep 53 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Ep 53 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

It's been five years since the audiences were last whisked away to the wizarding world of Harry Potter and clearly JK Rowling believes it's time to return, she has recruited Potter veteran David Yates to helm the first in a planned new magical franchise - scripted by Rowling herself - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Dec 06, 201649:08
Ep 52 - Arrival

Ep 52 - Arrival

Director Denis Villeneuve delivered the highly praised thriller Sicario in 2015 and has returned in 2016 with his first foray into Sci-Fi.
Nov 28, 201648:05
Bonus Ep - Sausage Party Spoiler Review

Bonus Ep - Sausage Party Spoiler Review

In another bonus episode of The PrePost Film Review, Matt and Jon discuss the raunchy animated comedy Sausage Party.
Nov 13, 201621:31
Bonus Ep - Tickled Spoiler Review

Bonus Ep - Tickled Spoiler Review

In this bonus episode of The PrePost Film Review, the guys dive in to a full, spoiler filled, discussion of the recent documentary Tickled.
Oct 30, 201619:33
Ep 51 - Kubo And The Two Strings

Ep 51 - Kubo And The Two Strings

Animation studio Laika have returned to the silver screen with their latest stop-motion feature Kubo And The Two Strings. Laika have consistently delivered beautifully crafted, critically admired films that have never quite lived up to box office expectations.
Oct 20, 201647:48
Ep 50 - MIFF 2016

Ep 50 - MIFF 2016

In this bonus episode of the PrePost Film Review, the guys sit down to discuss some of the films Jon saw at the 2016 Melbourne International Film Festival.
Sep 21, 201641:56
Ep 49 - Finding Dory

Ep 49 - Finding Dory

Pixar have a surprisingly good run with sequels. The Toy Story films have consistently risen to new exciting and dramatic heights, with Toy Story 3 arguably being the best closing chapter of any film trilogy (we're not so sure Toy Story 4 is needed guys) Monsters University was a pleasant surprise to boot.
Aug 31, 201644:13