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It's episode 216...and I’m running away from myself, I guess.
Doctor Sleep (2019) is Mike Flanagan's sequel to Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining, but also an adaptation of Stephen King's Doctor Sleep, itself a sequel to Stephen King's The Shining, but one that disavows the changes made by Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, changes that Mike Flanagan reinstates in his Doctor Sleep, in order to serve as a sequel to both The Shining and The Shining. Confused? Surprisingly, you won't be, as it's one of the best horror movies of the year.
Here's Joey and Chris to discuss, all the film's various Abras and kadabras, astral projections and Overlooks, confirm why you should always wear your seatbelt no matter how many centuries old you are, and most importantly, ask how on Earth they managed to make what is a quite excellent film against all the odds.
All of which leads to one important question: How would you survive?
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: The world is a hungry place, and a dark place.
Next week, it's Animated Horror season for one week only, with the oft-requested Coraline (2009).
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It's episode 215...and break, my heart, for I must hold my tongue.
Hamlet (1996) tells the story of Prince Hamlet. After his father dies in a suspicious orchard accident, Hamlet struggles to adjust to life with his uncle as his new stepdad. The same uncle is also the king now, and everyone is feeling very guilty, and before long Hamlet kills someone by accident, and then a bunch of other people die. It's four hours long
We discuss rotten happenings in the state of Branagh, give advice to the King on how to better hide your guilt or otherwise replicate a successful crime, and ask if this is the most expensive vanity project ever?
All of which leads to one important question: How would you survive?
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: Hide fox and all after!
Next week, it's four hours of fun with Kenneth Branagh and Hamlet (1996).
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It's episode 214...and don't let 'I dare not' wait upon 'I would'
Macbeth (2015) tells the story of Macbeth. After hearing from some witches that he will be king, Macbeth decides to take matters into his own hands to move things along. Assisted by his wife, they kill the current king - but not everyone is happy about it. In fact nobody is happy about it. Especially Macbeth.
This is one of the most visually spectacular movies you'll ever see, and we discuss its merits as an adaptation; it's use as a teaching aid; and compare it with other versions. Alongside some tips in guilt management, you'll hear our thoughts on keeping a cool head during a crime; and keeping the central heating bill down.
All of which leads to one important question: How would you survive?
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: Was the hope drunk,
Wherein you dress'd yourself?
Next week, it's four hours of fun with Kenneth Branagh and Hamlet (1996).
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It's episode 213...and two days ago, I had this nice simple life. And now it’s a nightmare.
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) is the latest entry in the increasingly unloved and unwanted Terminator franchise, but with Tim Miller of Deadpool fame at the helm and with ol' Jimmy Cameron lurking in the background, can Arnie and Linda Hamilton wrestle the series back into shape?
This latest entry follows Dani, who's quiet life is torn apart by the sudden arrival of Grace, an enhanced super-soldier from an unknown apocalyptic future, who seeks to save her from the relentless and cunning REV-9.
We pick apart this surprisingly high-quality entry into the Terminator canon, pull back the curtain on Carl - the best creative decision since casting Arnie in the first film, ask if Hamilton is hammy or HAM, and wonder aloud what happens to all the other purposeless inter-dimensional time orphan robot assassins?
All of which leads to one important question: How would you survive?
Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: I can see you’re very upset.
Next week it's back to the year 1606 (or 2015) with Justin Kurzel's incredible Macbeth.
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