Man Vs. Movies

In this episode we discuss the 2017 Academy Awards, I review 'Fist Fight'; a new comedy starring Ice Cube and Charlie Day, and we take a look back at the original 'Trainspotting' and review its long awaited sequel 'Trainspotting 2'.[Apologies for the audio distortion. There were some issues with the original broadcast.]Originally aired on February 28th, 2017.Enjoy!

On this episode I review 'Hidden Figures', a new film based on the incredible untold true story of the African American women behind the early days of the NASA space program. I also review 'Silence'; the latest film from Martin Scorsese, which tells the story of two Jesuit priests who, in the 17th century, travel to Japan to find their missing mentor and face persecution as they propagate Christianity. We also discuss some Star Wars news.Originally aired on February 21st, 2017.Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the return of both Twin Peaks and Samurai Jack, as well as the latest in movie news, and Callum and Nathan tell us their thoughts on the new Mark Wahlberg starring drama 'Patriots Day', which tells the story of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.Originally aired on February 14th, 2017.Enjoy!

On this episode I talk about the 2017 Academy Award nominees. I also review three films which were nominated for Best Picture: 'Manchester by the Sea', 'Moonlight' and 'Lion'.Originally aired on February 7th, 2017.Enjoy!

In this episode I review M. Night Shyamalan's new film 'Split', and also go back and discuss the twists and turns of his filmmaking career.Originally aired on January 31st, 2017.Enjoy!

On this episode I talk with Julian about his wacky taste in movies, including everything from 'Jackass', to the 1994 'The Little Rascals' movie, as well as 1997's 'Good Burger' starring Kenan and Kel, and even the 2007 live-action 'Alvin and the Chipmunks'.Originally aired on January 24th, 2017.Enjoy!

In this episode I review 'Jackie', the drama starring Natalie Portman as First Lady Jackie Kennedy as she fights through grief and trauma after the death of her husband. Also on the show, in order to commemorate the one year anniversary of David Bowie's passing we talk about some of his iconic movie roles; and later I talk to Nathan about his first time ever viewing the notoriously terrible 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'.Originally aried on January 17th, 2017.Enjoy!

On this episode I review the new 'Assassin's Creed' film based on the popular video game franchise. We also discuss the infamous history of past video game to film adaptations, as well as video game movies still to come, and the video games we've been playing lately.Originally aired on January 10th, 2017.Enjoy!

In this episode I review the new sci-fi film 'Passengers', starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, as well as 'Allied', the WWII spy drama starring Marion Cotillard and Brad Pitt.Originally aired on January 3rd, 2017.Enjoy!

On this episode we talk about our favourite movies and TV shows of 2016. I list my top ten movies of the year, and we discuss the movies and shows we're looking forward to next year.Originally aired on December 27th, 2016.Enjoy!

In this special episode James reviews 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2016), the first in Disney's line of 'Star Wars' spinoffs. Joined by guests Callum and Nathan they also discuss 'The Force Awakens', the future of the 'Star Wars' franchise, as well as the original films we all know and love.Originally aired on December 20th, 2016.Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes,and give the Man vs. Movies Facebook page a like.https://www.facebook.com/manvsmovies/May the Force be with you!

Man vs. Movies #7 - On this episode I talk about all things 'Westworld', including the 1973 original film, it's 1976 sequel 'Futureworld', and the first season of the brand new HBO series of 'Westworld'.Originally aired on December 13th, 2016.Enjoy!

Man vs. Movies #6 - On this episode I review the first season of 'Channel Zero'; the horror TV show based on the popular 'Candle Cove' creepypasta, as well as 'Solace' (2016); a film starring Anthony Hopkins as a psychic detective, and also Spike Lee's 1992 classic 'Malcolm X'.Originally aired on December 6th, 2016.Enjoy!

Man vs. Movies #5 - On this epsiode I review Woody Allen's latest film 'Cafe Society' (2016), as well as 'The Founder' (2016); the movie based on the life of the man who created the McDonald's franchise, and also 'Your Name' (2016), an anime film that's been sweeping the Japanese box office.Originally aired on November 29th, 2016.Enjoy!

Man vs. Movies #4 - In this episode I review the dark buddy cop comedy 'War On Everyone' (2016), as well as drama 'The Light Between Oceans' (2016), and magical adventure 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' (2016).Originally aired on November 22nd, 2016.Enjoy!

Man vs. Movies #3 - On this episode I review the new sci-fi drama Arrival (2016), as well as thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016), and Mel Gibson's WWII movie Hacksaw Ridge (2016).Originally aired on November 15th, 2016.Enjoy!

 Man vs. Movies #2 - On this episode I review Hell or High Water (2016), Pawn Sacrifice (2014), and Paul Verhoeven's new film Elle (2016). Originally aired on November 8th, 2016. Enjoy!

Man vs. Movies #1 - On this episode I review Doctor Strange, The Girl on the Train and The Neon Demon.Originally aired on November 1st, 2016.Enjoy!