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The Honeymoon Period

thehoneymoonperiod

Elaine and Mark met at a movie club and got married in a brewery. Mark loves spreadsheets. Elaine can’t pronounce asterisk. We watch a lot of film and TV.

tv & film

All Episodes

51:26

After Work Drinks: Top 5 films we’re looking forward...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/09/21

We return with a long awaited episode of After Work Drinks - the show where we talk about TV & Movie news. Over a drink. After work. As we approach the final months of 2021, we run through the upcoming films we’re looking forward to the most. Who doesn’t love a Top 5?! Our lists are, let’s just say… different. Enjoy! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

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56:26

“You know nothing, Suranne Jones”: Cruel Summer,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/09/14

We're back! Sorry, illness has spread around the house recently, so we're here to catch up on everything we've not been able to talk about. For TV we discuss Amazon Prime’s 90s teen drama Cruel Summer (9:30) and the BBC's flagship Sunday night drama Vigil (17:28). In movies, Mark's been to see Free Guy (24:42), back when it was a new release (like we say, it's been a while...), we've both managed to check out the now non-Premium Access Cruella on Disney + (32:29), and OF COURSE Mark's been to see

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59:29

Candyman (1992) & Candyman (2021)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/09/03

BE WARNED: This episode starts with some appalling singing (disclaimer: Elaine has a very heavy cold). But once you get past that, revel in our ‘buzzing’ (sorry, not sorry) analysis of the original 1992 Candyman film and Nia DaCosta’s 2021 sequel. We watched the original together at home. Then, due to a strange set of circumstances, Elaine popped to our local cinema to watch the latest film whilst Mark ended up viewing it in big ol’ London Town. Enjoy Mark’s “Northerner visits iconic London cinema”

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58:15

“The Lee Sharpe fan club”: Love Island, I Think You...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/08/06

We start the pod by showing our complete ignorance of the Olympics. Enjoy Mark’s thoughts on the lesser known sports and his inability to rank gymnasts. In TV, Elaine ruminates on her devotion to Love Island (5:35). The ITV dating show came into our lives 2 years ago when we were in temporary hospital accommodation during our babies’ neonatal care. We were OBSESSED. Mark’s not joined Elaine in watching Love Island this year – so marvel at his attempts to get a word in edgeway as we discuss (for 20

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45:52

The Suicide Squad Spoiler Chat

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/07/31

On a rare day off together we decided to go see James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. Find out what we thought of the return of the world’s most dangerous supervillains – spoilers from 8:11. You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

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58:11

Black Widow Spoiler Chat

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/07/29

Elaine has been to see Black Widow. Mark saw it 3 weeks ago, so we can FINALLY have a spoiler filled discussion about the latest MCU film. Be warned this episode contains spoilers from the off - and a fairly prolonged section about Elaine’s big crush on David Harbour…. Oh, and at the end we talk about the trailers for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Snake Eyes, and Eternals too. You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple

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40:35

Date Night: Crank (2006)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/07/25

It’s a classic ‘Date Night’ - and Mark has got a treat for Elaine! This week we’ll be watching ultimate mid-noughties ‘guy movie’ Crank. Does the film hold up? Where does it sit in the Jason Statham pantheon? What awards did it bring home (SPOILER: not many)? And what will Elaine make of this ‘classic’? Get your epinephrine ready, we're in for a bumpy ride.... You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

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46:53

"We're On The Ball": In The Heights, Fast & Furious 9...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/07/09

England's men are in their first major final since 1966 and so, naturally, we're arguing over the lyrics to a long-forgotten 2002 football hit by a pair of Northern TV legends. Well, that and who's phone wasn't on silent. Seeing as telly has been mostly football, we're doing a movie special. Mark has been to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical In The Heights (4:23). Count how many times we mention the massive founding-father shaped elephant in the room. We both went to see F9 / Fast 9 / whatever the

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52:52

“It’s Coming Home”: Sweet Tooth, Fargo (S4), Murder...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/06/25

This week - in a discussion that won't date this podcast at all – Mark wants to talk about Euro 2020, and Elaine DEFINITELY doesn’t want to derail that conversation. In reviews, we’ve been watching a few things by ourselves. Mark’s been trying out Netflix’s new fantasy drama Sweet Tooth (5:30). And he’s finally got to see Fargo Season 4 (11.30). Elaine has, predictably, seen Sky Crime’s Murder at the Cottage (19:15). We did, however, manage to sit on the sofa together to catch Loki (31:15). Plus,

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33:20

After Work Drinks: Indiana Jones comes to the North...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/06/18

Put your fedora on and get your whip ready! We've been reflecting on an amazing week where cast & crew of the latest Indiana Jones film came to the North East. We talk to Chris Allan - host of the IJ in the UK segment of the IndyCast podcast and all round legend - about what it means to see an Indiana Jones production rock up at one of your favourite childhood hang-outs. You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

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45:44

Date Night: A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/06/05

We've been out! To a cinema! Together! To see a brand new film! A Quiet Place Part 2! In this podcast, we discuss what we remember from the first film, talk about what worked and what didn't in the film, and get waaaaay too excited by some trailers. NOTE: This podcast contains spoilers for A Quiet Place Part 1 from the beginning, but we clearly say before we go into spoilers for Part 2. You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple

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53:58

“Thame of Grones”: Mare of Easttown, Starstruck, ...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/05/28

After a short break, we're back to talk all things TV and film... We start by revisiting Mare of Easttown (3:20). Last time we talked about it, Mark wasn’t keen – but has he changed his mind? Mark LOVED BBC3's new comedy Starstruck (12:39) and he thought Elaine would too. Was he right? Inside No. 9 (19:08) is back for its 6th series. We review the first three episodes. Then on to films! Elaine reviews Woman in the Window (28:20), Mark’s been to the cinema (yay!) to watch Mortal Kombat (33:27), and

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45:25

Date Night: Nomadland (2020)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/05/11

The Oscar Best Picture winner is here! Nomadland arrived on Disney + and we decided to sit down for a Date Night and see what all the fuss was about. It might be top of the charts for the Oscars, but where did Nomadland rank in Mark’s algorithm?! Featuring an argument about background film watching, an unexpected Ross Kemp segway, and alligators, join us as we take in the beautiful vistas of the USA. You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a

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46:45

Urgent Exit Required: Line of Duty S6E7 THE FINALE!

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/05/02

And we're done! Season 6 of Line of Duty is over, and we've gone through the episode like a team of forensic officers going through a strongbox hidden underneath a weapons lab. We cover what worked and what didn't work for us, our thoughts on a potential Season 7, and just why this season has meant so much to so many. We can't thank you enough for listening. It's been a blast. Sunday nights won't be the same! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave

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39:24

Urgent Exit Required: Line of Duty S6E6

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/04/25

It's the penultimate episode of season 6 of Line of Duty, and there's so much to cover! What does Jo know? Who's pulling the strings behind the OCG? How should we best pay tribute to a fallen villain? How long is Mark's streak on DuoLingo, and which Line of Duty character does Elaine identify with? And: Is there ANYTHING Amanda can't do? Thanks so much for listening - we genuinely can't believe how many people are tuning in to our late night rambles! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram -

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01:03:28

“Where is my car chocolate?”: This Is My House, Too...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/04/23

This week, we discuss the joys of hiding snacks from your life-partner and lament the loss of 3D sports (who doesn’t want to see Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor the way James Cameron would want you to…). We also find the time to discuss our new favourite reality show This Is My House (02:00). Elaine explains why ITV Drama Too Close (07:00) took a couple of goes. And Mark gets a distinct feeling of deja-vu with Mare of Easttown (12:00). We go through what went wrong and what went right with Godzilla vs. Kong

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44:28

Urgent Exit Required: Line of Duty S6E5

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/04/18

Last week we thought this was going to be a low- key, set up kinda episode of Line of Duty, and how right we were.... Join us as we talk about Jed Mercurio's takeaway orders, Elaine's weird celeb crushes, high school romances, and of course, THE BIGGEST CLIFFHANGER IN LINE OF DUTY HISTORY. You 'definately' don't want to miss this episode. You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

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50:46

Urgent Exit Required: Line of Duty S6E4

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/04/11

Episode 4 of Line of Duty was so full of awesome that we've had to record our longest Urgent Exit Required yet! Whose DNA does Jo's match? We've rewound, paused and tilted our heads, trying to read what was on the paper, and still can't work it out. We turn shamelessly to our friend Neil's theories! Meanwhile, we still find time to discuss The Bill, The Office, and Elaine even makes room to explain police rankings to Mark. And, of course, 'Will u show me your trunshon'. You can follow us on:

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50:41

Date Night: Palm Springs (2020)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/04/10

Finally, after months of waiting, Palm Springs has finally been released in the UK, via Amazon Prime. Mark largely spent the nine months since the film's US release Googling when it was going to arrive this side of the Atlantic. Elaine has barely even heard of it. So what better way to spend a Friday night? Is it better to go into a film knowing absolutely nothing? Where can we get a pizza-shaped lilo? And just WHY is Mark currently watching Riverdale? Answers to this and more inside... You can

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33:08

Urgent Exit Required: Line of Duty S6E3

The Honeymoon Period ·

2021/04/04

We've watched Episode 3 of Line of Duty almost as closely as Chloe watches a conversation between Steve and Kate, and discuss car windows, databases, and golf carts... Here's our instant reaction recorded directly after the episode finished! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts

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