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Call It, Friendo

Andy J Ritchie & Donnchadh Tiernan

Join co-hosts Andy J Ritchie and Donnchadh Tiernan as we watch and discuss 2 films decided by the toss of a coin.

tv & film film reviews

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01:08:22

60. Matchstick Men (2003)

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2021/12/22

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 2003 Ridley Scott con film, Matchstick Men. The film stars Nicolas Cage as conman and OCD-sufferer Roy Waller in a typically unhinged performance. While it was generally well-received, with Roger Ebert giving it 4 stars, the film only grossed $65 million worldwide from a $62 million budget. What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:50) Donnchadh - Fargo Season 3, The Witcher, Can’t Get You Out of My Head, Dopesick Andy – The Wire Season 4 Matchstick Men

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01:21:34

59. Hoosiers (1986)

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2021/12/08

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 1986 basketball film, Hoosiers. The film, directed by David Anspaugh and written by Angelo Pizzo, stars Gene Hackman as down on his luck Norman Dale, a previously successful college basketball coach in New York now reduced to coaching at a rural Indiana high school. The film is widely regarded as one of the most inspirational sports movies of all time and even earned two Oscar nominations. What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:59) Donnchadh - The Beatles: Get

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01:12:37

58. Platoon (1986)

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2021/12/01

In this week’s episode, we discuss Oliver Stone's 1986 Vietnam war film, Platoon. The film, based on Stone's own war experience, stars Charlie Sheen as a young soldier pitched into brutal warfare alongside a group of men led by two polarised commanding officers, the hardened and cynical Staff Sergeant Barnes (Tom Berenger), and the more idealistic and reasonable Sergeant Elias (Willem Dafoe). The film received 8 Oscar nominations, ultimately winning 4 awards, including both Best Picture and Best

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01:11:13

57. The Raid (2011)

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2021/11/24

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 2011 Indonesian action thriller, The Raid: Redemption. The film, directed by Welsh director Gareth Evans, pitches a small band of police officers against a tower of brutal gangsters. It showcases the Indonesian martial art of Pencak Silat, with fight choreography largely mapped out by the film's stars, Iko Uwais and Yahan Ruhian. Thanks to its success, Evans was able to helm a sequel, The Raid 2: Berandal, released in 2014. What We’ve Been Watching

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01:12:58

56. The Thing (1982)

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2021/11/17

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 1982 John Carpenter classic, The Thing. Based on the 1938 John W. Campbell Jr. novella, Who Goes There?, The Thing tells the story of a group of American researchers in Antarctica who are terrorised by an extraterrestrial capable of assimilating and mimicking other lifeforms. Originally panned by most critics, the film came to be critically reappraised and is now widely regarded as one of the greatest horror movies of all time. What We’ve Been Watching

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01:24:08

55. The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

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2021/11/10

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 1972 disaster film, The Poseidon Adventure. Based on the 1969 novel by Paul Gallico, the film tells the story of a group of passengers fighting to survive when an ocean liner struck by a huge wave flips over in the Mediterranean. With an all-star cast featuring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine and Shelley Winters, the film was a commercial and critical success. It was nominated for nine oscars, eventually winning two. What We’ve Been Watching

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01:17:49

54. Black ‘47 (2018)

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2021/11/03

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 2018 Irish period drama, Black '47. Directed by Lance Daly, Black '47 tells the story of an Irish man who served with the British army returning to his famine-ravaged homeland. The title of the film refers to the most devastating year of the famine. The film, which was a box-office success in Ireland, failed to make as strong an impact internationally despite positive reviews. What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:50) Donnchadh – Foundation, And Then There Were

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53. Brigsby Bear (2017)

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2021/10/27

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 2017 comedy drama film, Brigsby Bear. The film was written by and stars SNL cast member Kyle Mooney. It tells the story of a man, kidnapped as a child, who is obsessed with a TV show made by his captors. The film was generally praised for its “positive tone” and “charming sentimentality”. What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:50) Donnchadh – The North Water Andy – Free Guy Brigsby Bear (00:09:24) Coin Toss – A Scottish/Irish film

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01:08:22

52. Spring (2014)

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2021/10/20

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 2014 romantic horror, Spring. The film, directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, tells the story of an American man who, while travelling in Italy, meets and falls in love with a beautiful woman with a dark secret. The film was highly praised, with director Guillermo del Toro describing it as “one of the best horror films of the decade”. What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:56) Andy - Vigil Donnchadh – Deadwood John – Dead Set Spring (00:17:22) Coin

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01:04:19

51. 3 Idiots (2009)

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2021/10/13

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 2009 Bollywood coming of age comedy drama, 3 Idiots. The film, which tells the story of three engineering students fighting against the rigours of a strict education system, was a runaway hit in India and across Asia. It went on to gross around 90 million dollars worldwide, making it the most successful Bollywood film at that point. Coin Toss – A Lovecraftian film (00:59:45) Links Instagram

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Bonus - No Time to Die (2021)

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2021/10/06

In this bonus episode, we discuss the new James Bond film, No Time to Die. We start by giving our general reaction to the film, and ranking the 5 Daniel Craig entries, before moving into spoilers. We go on to talk about the cast, the plot and where the franchise may be headed in the future. Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Spectre (2015) Main Title with Radiohead Song & Credit https://youtu.be/o4mIWoLg69Y

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01:33:44

50. Female Trouble (1974)

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2021/09/29

In this week’s episode, we discuss John Waters' 1974 black comedy film Female Trouble. The film, which stars legendary Waters' collaborator Divine, tells the story of a fame-obsessed young woman who engages in “crime as beauty”. The film is the second of Waters' so-called Trash Trilogy (the others being Pink Flamingos and Desperate Living) and was added to the Criterion Collection. What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:58) Andy C – Dune, Judy & Punch Andy R – Nothing to Laugh About, Carajita,

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01:32:03

49. The Lovers on the Bridge (1991)

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2021/09/22

In this week’s episode, we discuss Leos Carax's 1991 drama Les Amants du Pont-Neuf, AKA The Lovers on the Bridge. The film tells the story of a troubled romance between a homeless couple, played by Denis Lavant and Juliette Binoche, in central Paris. As part of the “Cinéma du look” movement, Carax's film contains some exquisitely shot scenes on a giant replica of the famous Parisian bridge. Timestamps What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:50) Donnchadh – Dune, Ted Lasso, Vigil Andy – Dune, Saint

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01:22:38

48. American Sniper (2014)

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2021/09/13

In this week’s episode, we discuss Clint Eastwood's 2014 film, American Sniper. It tells the story of Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history, with 160 confirmed kills. It stars Bradley Cooper as Kyle, and Sienna Miller as his wife, Taya. The film grossed over half a billion dollars and was nominated for 6 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor. Timestamps What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:50) Donnchadh – Ted Lasso, The White Lotus, The Suicide Squad, The Empty Man Andy – The

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17:20

Holidays II

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2021/08/23

We're on hiatus from regular episodes until September. Until then, we'll be putting out shorter "What We've Been Watching" episodes each week. If you have any recommendations of things to watch, hit us up on instagram @callitfriendopodcast. What We’ve Been Watching Andy – Stillwater, Class Action Park, Avengers: Infinity War, What If...? Donnchadh – Down and Dirty, Nowhere to Go, The Big Gundown Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Justwatch.com – streaming and

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Holidays I

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2021/08/16

We're on hiatus from regular episodes until September. Until then, we'll be putting out shorter "What We've Been Watching" episodes each week. If you have any recommendations of things to watch, hit us up on instagram @callitfriendopodcast. What We’ve Been Watching Andy – Val, The Empty Man, Manhunt Donnchadh – Don’t Breathe, Station Six Sahara, Innocent, The Missing, The Moment of Truth, Django, This is England, This Way Up Links Instagram

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01:07:22

47. The Last Emperor (1987)

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2021/08/09

In this week’s episode, we discuss Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1987 film, The Last Emperor. It tells the story of Puyi, the eleventh and final ruler of the Qing dynasty. Ascending to the throne as a child, he was later expelled from the Forbidden City, before being installed as the puppet leader of Manchuoku during World War II. The film was nominated for 9 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, and won all 9. Timestamps What We’ve Been Watching (00:01:20) Andy – Woodstock ’99, Chronicle,

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01:31:01

46. Ghostbusters (2016)

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2021/08/02

In this week’s episode, we discuss Paul Feig’s much-maligned 2016 Ghostbusters reboot. The film, which stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, provoked a largely negative response from both critics and audiences. It was considered a box office bomb, grossing $229.1 million from a $144 million budget. Timestamps What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:57) Andy – Slither, Super, Suicide Squad, The Suicide Squad Donnchadh – The West Wing Season 3, United 93, Happy Death Day,

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01:24:54

45. Land and Freedom (1995)

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2021/07/26

In this week’s episode, we discuss Land and Freedom, Ken Loach’s 1995 film about a British Communist (played by Ian Hart) fighting for the Republican cause in the Spanish Civil War. With a script from screenwriter Jim Allen, Loach uses his trademark naturalistic style to explore a series of sad and harrowing events faced by the POUM militia soldiers. The film was nominated for the Palme d’Or at the 48th Cannes Film Festival. Timestamps What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:57) Andy – Ted Lasso S02E01,

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01:24:49

44. Serenity (2005)

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2021/07/19

In this week’s episode, we discuss Joss Whedon’s 2005 cowboy space opera, Serenity. The film served as both a follow-up and epilogue to the TV show Firefly, which was unceremoniously cancelled after only 14 episodes before going on to grow a dedicated cult following. Serenity takes the Firefly TV characters and imbues proceedings with a far greater budget. The film was well-received critically and recouped its budget during its cinematic run. Timestamps What We’ve Been Watching (00:01:00) Andy –

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