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How to Survive

'How to Survive' is a film review podcast with a twist. The discussion centres around one key question: 'How would you survive in this movie?' Each episode centres around one classic movie. Often, they are horror movies, but there are also lots of thrillers, action movies, adventure movies and the occasional romantic drama for good measure. If you've ever rolled your eyes when the victim goes outside alone; tutted when the killer returns from the dead; or shouted 'DON'T GO IN THERE!', this is the podcast for you. If you have ideas on How to Survive, or recommendations for films we should consider, send them over to: HowToSurviveShow@Gmail.com
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Now displaying: December, 2022
Dec 26, 2022
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It's Boxing Day, and there's a mole at the very top of The Circus...
 
No, it's not a strange sequel to Wind in the Willows... Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) tells the story of George Smiley and all his friends as he tries to work out which one of them is a traitor, working under the pay of the KGB. (Smiley, it should be noted, is a member of the British Foreign Intelligence service, and it's generally quite bad when a member of the service is selling secrets to the Soviets).
 
We discuss the risks of falling in love; the benefits of being likeable; and the merits of mistrusting anything that's too good to be true.
 
All of which leads to one question: How would you survive?
 
This film was chosen by our Patron, Steve. If you want to help us decide the films we cover, head to Patreon.com/HowtoSurvivePod and sign up to unlock bonus episodes, early launches and more!
 
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: I bet you're the best watcher in the unit. As long as you've got your specs on.
 
Next up we're rounding out 2022 with a few films we missed along the way.
 
 
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Dec 24, 2022
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It's Christmas Eve, and that can only mean one thing...the Coca-Cola Santa is just a hoax.
 
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) tells the story of a group of researchers who, while drilling into a mountain in Lapland, make an incredible and terrifying discovery that rewrites everything we know about Father Christmas. Can a nearby group of Reindeer farmers and their children save the day in time for Christmas?
 
We discuss a festive horror favourite that turns out to be a surprisingly heartfelt Christmas treat, a classic tale of Father Son bonding, question the gun safety of Lapland Reindeer farmer families and the hiring practices of Father Christmas zealots.
 
All of which leads to one question: How would you survive?
 
This film was chosen by two of our lovely patrons - Kate and Moin. If you want to help us decide the films we cover, head to Patreon.com/HowtoSurvivePod and sign up to unlock bonus episodes, early launches and more!
 
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: Santa is going to find out who is naughty and nice!
 
Next time, it's Christmas party time on Boxing Day with Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, available on Disney Plus.
 
 
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Dec 14, 2022
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It's episode 258...and please don’t say 'mouth feel.'
 
The Menu (2022) follows Margot on a dinner date with Tyler to the exclusive island restaurant Hawthorne. Hawthorne is a tasting menu experience designed by its reclusive and obsessive head chef Julian Slowik. The theme of Slowik's menus only make sense once you finish the final course, but it seems as though some of the diners might not make it that far.
 
We discuss a film serving up several courses-worth of delights, break down the key ingredients of a horror movie dinner scene, discuss the dishes we'd cook under pressure, and unravel the mysterious meanings of Slowik's dining experience as a whole.
 
All of which leads to one question: How would you survive?
 
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: There are NO substitutions at Hawthorne!
 
Next time, it's time for a festive treat that is yet to be decided.
 
 
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