Diminishing Returns: The Movie Podcast About Sequels, Prequels, Spin-offs And Reboots

It's episode 69 (am I right?) so we look at our favourite films of 2018 and show you outtakes which mostly consist of Chris swearing. In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like In this episode, Allen and Chris countdown their top ten films of 2018. And in the spirit of DVD special features we let you hear our blooper reel/outtakes/deleted scenes from the past year (yes, there is stuff that doesn’t make the cut) EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show. CONTACT LINKS Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod https://twitter.com/

The two Paddington films won over critics and audiences, Paddington 2 even made Allen's top ten of 2017.  But what did childless miserabilist Chris think of two of the best reviewed films of the couple of years? Grab a marmalade sandwich and lets talk bears. In this episode -Fish Pumper! -Dock workers -The recasting of the voice of Paddington -Hugh Grant, Nicole Kidman and the excellent actors in these films -Allen's adorable 8 year old son Elliot helps us out with our intro -and a less adorable friend turns up in the outro   Remind yourself of the films here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_2   EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show. CONTACT LINKS Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at https://

  Allen and Chris talk trailers and solve a true crime mystery In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like.  In this episode The Saint (Simon Templar) is coming! Maybe Guillermo Del Toro goes back to the well Big Trouble In Little China Can the Candyman reboot excite us? A defence of Fantasy Island Chris has his lack of Lion King knowledge exposed Chris reinvents the soul genre A family friendly Trailer Talk (WARNING CONTENT IS NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY) Chris has his lack of Lion King knowledge exposed And an exciting new segment (and theme song) that Allen definitely enjoyed. Honest TRAILER TALK -Detective Pikachu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1roy4o4tqQM -Secret Life Of Pets 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnP_lPFA_ag -Dumbo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NiYVoqBt-8   EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/Diminish

Michael Keaton's stint as Batman, as good as we remembered? Tim Burton’s Batman was a cultural juggernaut in 1989, riding a wave of hype and an iconic performance from Jack Nicholson to box office success. The unlikely casting of Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman worked and this ‘darker’ version of Batman can be seen as the forebearer of so many of the comic book adaptations that now rule the box office. With Batman Returns, Burton drove his vision for the dark knight further, tripling the villains to include Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman, Danny Devito’s penguin and the new villain, Christopher Walken’s Max Shreck In this episode: -How dark is this dark version of Batman? -Batman 89 vs Batman 66 -The ghost of David Bowie -Jack Nicholson laughing all the way to the bank -The Joker knows a graphic designer -A great Michelle Pfeiffer performance as Selena Kyle/ Catwoman. -Danny Devito’s relatable performance as Penguin -The Ghost of David Bowie pops by again -And let me be clear, two uncannily pitch perfect Ch

Thoughts on Halloween (2018), sequel news, Twilight lore and of course, Trailer Talk In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode: -Did David Gordon Green’s Halloween live up to our expectations? -Avatar sequel titles released: What do they mean? -George A Romero’s legacy -US remakes of Korean smashes. -An important Question re: Twilight’s Vampires -and of course our most popular section, Trailer Talk. EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show.  CONTACT LINKS Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod https://twitt

More like Jason BORE-hees, am I right fellas? We return to Camp Crystal lake for the third time to round out the ‘Paramount era’ of Friday the 13th fims with 7th and 8th films in franchise. 7: The New Blood, has Jason Vorhees take on a psychic. While 8: Jason Takes Manhattan, finally sees the horror icon leave Crystal Lake for the big city. Jason Vs 'Carrie'! Jason Vs NY gangs! With killer concepts like that, these films can’t lose! Can they? In this episode Jason gets used to the water Bad psychic battle tactics Confusing timelines Confusing travel times Negligent electrical companies And perhaps the biggest question of all, can Chris bear to watch any more of this film series?     Remind yourself of the films here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_Part_VII:_The_New_Blood and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_Part_VIII:_Jason_Takes_Manhattan EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate a

It’s October so like every other podcast, here’s a loosely Halloween themed episode In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode… -Brad Pitt’s World War Z sequel moves forward….but what will they call it? -101 Dalmations ‘ Cruella DeVille never stood a chance -Hellboy sizzle reel -Halloween 2018 (the film) has an honest producer -It’s Allen’s annual Halloween quiz -The Suicide Squad sequel make a bold move -and in an episode full of horrors, the man–flu!   TRAILER TALK Pet Sematary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllcgXSIJkE X-men: Dark Phoenix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWbMckU3AOQ The Upside: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt1EEV-Szu4 EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you

Allen and Chris bring to life a monster of a podcast James Whale’s two horror staples cemented Universal as the home of monster films, made Boris Karloff a superstar and gave us some of the most eduring images in horror. The two oldest films we’ve looked at so far but what films. In this episode Keeping that running time low When are these film’s set? Groovy intros Undead chicks How sane are you? Colin Clive’s raspy voice Elsa Lanchester’s iconic ‘Bride’ The queer subtext of Frankenstein The other film going on in Frankenstein We query the Scientific method of Dr. Pretorius A new sponsor! And we talk about jerking it. A lot. Remind yourself of the films here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein_(1931_film) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bride_of_Frankenstein EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understan

Allen and Chris ask, is Cavill giving up the cape? And what would the ghost of David Bowie sound like? In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode -Rumours abound that Henry Cavill is no longer Superman -The DCEU -The Marc Maron/Diminishing Returns mash-up no one wanted -The Ghost Of David Bowie -Predators in Predator -One of our Chinese Film Stars is Missing! -And The Diminishing Returns Hall Of Fame   TRAILER TALK Glass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ghQs5AmNk  Creed 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPNVNqn4T9I Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQeOzfm-lps Nutcracker and The Four Realms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXfxLIuNJvw  EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and rev

Allen and Chris strap on the studded gloves….. 1975’s Rollerball, directed by Norman Jewison and starring James Caan as the fictional sport’s superstar player Jonathan E, delivered not only action but a thoughtful examination of individuality and freedom. Cut to 2002 and John McTiernan, director of Die Hard and Predator, two of the greatest action flicks ever, helms the remake. Surely this will, at the very least, deliver on visceral thrills….right? In this episode -the dumbest criticism of old movies -James Caan: a manly man -LL Cool J and American Pie: the college years -The shadowy Rebecca Romijn–Stamos -Jean Reno: the man behind the man, or something -Nielson? BARB? Meet the new rating system that blows them out the water. Remind yourself of the films here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollerball_(1975_film) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollerball_(2002_film) We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult

We are Godzilla …and other podcasts are Japan In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode -Enter The Dragon remake -Angelina Jolie drops out of a terrible sounding film -Robocop sequel and new terminology -James Gunn and Guardians of the Galaxy -Rowan Atkinson and Boris Johnson - And a great Irish accent from The Man Of 1000 Voices   TRAILER TALK  Godzilla: King Of The Monsters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVDtmouV9kM Shazam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6GEIrcvFY Aquaman https://youtu.be/WDkg3h8PCVU Johnny English Strikes Again https://youtu.be/-Qv6p6pTz5I We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show. EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.face

2008's Journey To The Centre Of The Earth was a forgettable family film loosely based on the Jules Verne book. It's sequel ups the star wattage with The Rock and Michael Caine while only Josh Hutcherson returns from the first film. Was this enough to turn the Journey films into a must see franchise? In this episode -Brendan Fraser Vs Dwayne The Rock Johnson -Michael Caine in a hurry -Which Sex AND the City characters would Allen and Chris be? -Luiz Guzman's man crush -Allen knows Ohio -and the worst way to die Remind yourself of the films here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_Center_of_the_Earth_(2008_theatrical_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_2:_The_Mysterious_Island EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show CONTACT LINKS Email us at: dim

Allen tells Chris what films they are watching for the rest of the year.   If you want to watch along with Allen and Chris this episode we talk about the rest of our schedule for 2018. Pray for Chris. There’s also a quick chat about those losers trying to remake Star Wars: The Last Jedi Our proposed Schedule -Aug 6th Journey To The Center of The Earth (2008) and Journey 2 The Mysterious Island -Sept 3rd   Rollerball (1975 and 2002) -Oct 1st Frankenstein (1931) and Bride Of Frankenstein -Oct 29th Friday the 13th parts 7 and 8 -Nov 26th UNDECIDED: either Now You See Me 1 and 2 or Batman (1989) and Batman Returns -Dec 24th Paddington 1 and 2 So this is our schedule for 2018, if there are any changes or revisions we’ll let you know on our Facebook or Twitter. Any suggestions for next year? Let us know via our various online channels (see below) EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever yo

As we await the release of Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Allen and Chris watch the John Woo directed first sequel. Your mission if you choose to accept it, is to listen to us talk about the first sequel in the Mission: Impossible franchise. With the 6th film in the series, Mission: Impossible -Fallout about to be released, Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt is a fixture on the blockbuster scene but in the year 2000 young Chris was more excited about a new John Woo film. 18 years later, how does it hold up? In this episode -How much John Woo is in this John Woo movie? -Thandie Newton, superthief -Dougray Scott, who needs Wolverine, right? -Tom Cruise, more like Ethan Stunt, right? -John Woo! -Doves! -Two guns! -And Anthony Hopkins, the man of how many voices? Remind yourself of the film here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission:_Impossible_2 EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get yo

It's our second anniversary, there's songs galore, trailers, news and a new peace process. In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. As we hit the terrible twos we look back on how the films in our Trailer Talk segments have fared while bringing you new trailers, news and recommendations. In this episode -How is Val Kilmer doing? -Justice has a new face -Singing, lots of singing -The Shining 2 -Top Gun 2 -Exciting horror remakes -And we find a way to bring peace to the world Trailer Talk Halloween (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek1ePFp-nBI Suspiria (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylmDXfTA8rg Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd4cLL_MP7M A Star Is Born (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSbzyEJ8X9E The Nun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzD9zGcUNrw Bumblebee https://www.youtube.co

Allen and Chris put on stilettos and talk dinosaurs  Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park was a blockbuster classic, heralding in the age of CGI. But could Colin Trevorrow’s sequel/reboot of the franchise create the same magic? In this episode -High heels -A mistreated assistant -What kind of palaeontology? -Hey it's podcast royalty Lauren Lapkus! -Hollywood hates successful businesswomen -Badly designed attractions -Hey it’s Vincent D’Onofrio! -And a horrifying glimpse into Chris’s childhood Remind yourslef of the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_World EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show. CONTACT US Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@diminishingpo

Allen and Chris talk the 18 pre Infinity War MCU films, sequel news, trailers and more In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. Allen and Chris have seen all the Marvel Cinematic Universe films including the recent Avengers: Infinity War but after receiving a voice memo from a confused listener, we realised some people may need a primer for the 18 films leading up to Marvel’s latest smash. So we try and quickly explain the MCU for anyone that wants to jump straight into Infinity War (spoiler free for Infinity War, spoilers for all the films before it, obviously) . Plus our usual news, Trailer Talk and recommendations Also in this episode -Cobra Kai -Willow -John Wick 3 -Prop thieves -Shane Black (for a change) -And of course Iron Man, Thor, Spider Man, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Captain America, Ant Man, Avengers, Black Widow

Allen and Chris go Mads for the first of the new Star Wars spin-offs With the upcoming release of Solo – A Star Wars Story about the adventures of Young Han Solo, we thought we’d look at the first of the new Star Wars “Anthology” Spin-offs – Rogue One. In this Episode -Mads Mikkelsen -Robot Sidekicks -Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso -Diego Luna as Cassian Andor -Darth Vader going force crazy -Mads Mikkelsen -Star Wars Names -digitally resurrecting Peter Cushing -digitally de-aging Carrie Fisher -Mads Mikkelsen -Gareth Edwards and Tony Gilroy - Allen ships two characters -Mads Mikkelsen -Donnie Yen being awesome -and…. Mads Mikkelsen Remind yourself of the film here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_One EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show. CONTACT LINKS Email u

In between 'franchise' episodes (where we delve into a particular film or series of films) we'll be doing bonus episodes where we talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like. In this episode - James Cameron and Terminator - Mask and acronyms - Stephen King adaptations - what if we were a successful American podcast ? - and puns, lots of puns Trailer talk Venom https://youtu.be/u9Mv98Gr5pY The Equaliser 2 https://youtu.be/HyNJ3UrGk_I The First Purge https://youtu.be/UL29y0ah92w Sherlock Gnomes https://youtu.be/comz38kRsb0 EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Have friends that like cult films and can understand Scottish accents? Send them a link to the show.  CONTACT LINKS Email us at: diminishingpod@gmail.com Find us at https://www.facebook.com/DiminishingReturnsPod https://twitter.com/diminishingpod  (@

For our 50th episode we have two of the all time greats….talking about two of the all time greats.  Life begins at 50 baby, or does it begin when the facehugger lays the chestburster inside your body? We talk about friend of the show, Ridley Scott’s masterpiece Alien and James Cameron’s masterpiece Aliens. That’s a lot of masterpieces. In this episode: -A tribute to HR Giger -How Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is bit more switched on than her schlubby workmates -Android programming -The blasé way Aliens came to be -Those lovable Colonial Marines (Game Over man!) -Smart Aliens -The problem (with the otherwise awesome) Vasquez -A lot of Apone quotes -A lot of Hudson love -And Allen talks about Rambo 2 Remind yourself of the films here (do you really need to though? They are pretty damn memorable): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_(film) EPISODE POSTERS AT https://www.facebook.com/pg/DiminishingReturnsPod/photos/ We are an independent podcast, so remember and s