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Trimming The Movie Fat

Stephen Nicholson

The creators of the ‘Trimming The Music Fat’ podcast turn their attention to the world of movies. Listen as they review a movie series & decide which films need ‘trimmed’ from it.

tv & film film history

All Episodes

00:40:14

42. Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002)

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2024/11/03

"The dialogue is awful."Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Paul Melon delve into 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones'. They discuss the film's box office performance, character development, the central romance between Anakin and Padmé, the significance of the clones, action sequences, special effects, and the soundtrack. The conversation highlights the pacing issues and script problems, ultimately leading to their rankings of the film

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00:41:16

41. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999)

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2024/10/27

"The Phantom Menace gets the Star Wars prequels off to a bumpy start."SummaryIn this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat', host Stephen and guest Paul Melon delve into the Star Wars prequel, 'The Phantom Menace' (1999). They discuss the film's impact, character performances, the use of CGI, and the overall pacing and storytelling. The conversation highlights both nostalgic memories and critical perspectives on the film's shortcomings, particularly focusing on characters like Jar Jar Binks and Anakin

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00:14:48

40. The Dark Knight (2008) - The Greatest Comic-Book...

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2024/10/11

“And I thought my jokes were bad.” – JokerSummaryLike 1989 before it, 2008 belonged to the Batman. The goodwill built up by Batman Begins (2005) and Heath Ledger’s sad, untimely death, made ‘The Dark Knight’ THE film to see that Summer. And it didn’t disappoint, becoming a critical and audience favourite, and the highest grossing movie of 2008. Join podcast host Stephen as critiques the movie and shares what he enjoys about it. Look out too for movie facts, trivia, clips and box office information

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00:03:22

Paul says goodbye 👋

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2024/10/11

After 3 and a half years co-hosting at TTMF, Paul is hanging up his headphones for a new venture (coming 2025). Hear about it here and what Stephen’s exciting plans are for the future of the podcast.

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00:10:20

39. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)

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2024/10/03

SummaryBack in 2023, we rewatched the Beverly Hills Cop trilogy and dedicated an episode to it. Since then, after 30 years, we’ve got a new movie: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’, which podcast host Stephen reckons is the best of the sequels. So, strap yourself into the Fisher Price, LEGO looking police car, and get ready for some Axel F info, fun clips, and movie critique. Chapters 00:09 Introduction 00:41 ‘BHC: AF’ trailer and Eddie Murphy interview 02:23 Tale of the Tape: ‘BHC: AF’ 04:31

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00:17:07

38. Batman Begins (2005) - The Batman Movie We Always...

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2024/09/21

“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” – BatmanSummary Like Lazarus from the flames, the Dark Knight returned in glorious style with Christopher's Nolan's 'Batman Begins' (2005); a film very worthy of discussion. Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul critique the movie, sharing that they enjoyed the more serious take on the Batman character, the focus on the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman, and highlighting the excellent cast. They also share their own

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00:31:13

37. James Bond: Never Say Never Again (1983)

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2024/09/13

The original. The best. The one and only Sean Connery is back for one last adventure as Bond, James Bond, in Irvin Kershner’s 1983 movie ‘Never Say Never Again’. It was Bond v Bond in 1983. NSNA v Octopussy. Sean Connery v Roger Moore. Kevin McClory v Cubby Broccoli. Who won at the box office? Listen/Watch to find out. Is it the Best Bond movie in the world? No. Is it Connery’s finest hour? No. But it’s still 2 hours of solid Bond action and there’s much to discuss. So, provide your urine sample,

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00:32:23

36. James Bond: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

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2024/09/07

The names Lazenby, George Lazenby, and he only ever played James Bond once after foolishly deciding to quit after making ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ (1969). Good job it’s one of the greatest Bond movies of all time and a personal favourite of podcast hosts Stephen & Paul. So, settle down, pour yourself a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred, and listen to the boys talk about the movie and their personal experiences with it. Throw in some OHMSS facts, film clips and archive interview clips, and

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01:00:28

35. Back to the Future (1985 - 1990): The Timeless...

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2024/08/25

"I just thought it was absolutely amazing"Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the beloved movie trilogy, Back to the Future. They talk about their love for the first movie, its great cast, and timeless humor. They also discuss the impact of the movie and how it has stood the test of time. They share their personal experiences of watching the movie and the various formats they have owned it in. They also discuss the success of the movie's script, the iconic score by Alan

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00:21:13

34. Batman and Robin (1997) - Franchise Freeze?

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2024/08/02

"Joel Schumacher's tongue-in-cheek attitude hits an unbearable limit in Batman and Robin"Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the 1997 film Batman and Robin. They critique the movie's campy and kid-friendly approach, highlighting its flaws such as cheesy puns, over-the-top characters, and unrealistic plot elements. They also mention a few positive aspects, including the score and some Gotham City exteriors. Overall, they consider Batman and Robin to be a franchise

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33. The Omen Movies - Which Are The Spawn of Satan?

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2024/07/21

"She's smiling when she's doing it, and that's what makes it scarier."Summary In this episode of Trimming the Movie Fat, Stephen and Paul discuss the Omen franchise. They rank and review each film, starting with the original 1976 classic. They praise the film's brilliant cast, memorable scenes, and impactful kills. They also discuss the iconic ending and the contribution of Jerry Goldsmith's outstanding music. They both agree that the original Omen is a top-tier

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00:18:42

32. Batman Forever (1995) - A Neon Nightmare?

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2024/06/28

"It's one of those ones that I enjoyed at the time"Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Val Kilmer’s sole outing as the Caped Crusader in 1995’s Batman Forever. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, music, set-design & introduction of Robin. Finally, they rank the film top, middle or lower tier Batman. Come back next time for Batman

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00:46:44

31. The Police Academy Movies: Part Two (4 - 7) - The...

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2024/06/13

"With the exception of Mission to Moscow, this film is high in the running to become the worst movie in the franchise."Summary In this episode, Stephen and Paul review the Police Academy movie series. They discuss each film from Police Academy 4 to Police Academy: Mission to Moscow, highlighting the decline in quality with each installment. They share their thoughts on the plots, humor, and characters, and rank the movies from least favorite to favorite. They also discuss the critical

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00:17:17

30. Batman Returns (1992) - A Flawed But Fun Sequel?

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2024/06/07

SummaryIn this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Tim Burton's 1992 film Batman Returns. They talk about the plot, box office performance, and ratings of the movie. They also share their personal experiences and opinions on the film, including the casting, set design, and focus on the villains. Finally, they rank the film top, middle or lower tier Batman. Come back next time for Batman Forever. Chapters 00:51 Introduction to Batman Returns 01:27 Batman Returns Trailer (1992) 03:35 Tim Burton

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29. Batman (1989) - Burton’s Bat

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2024/05/11

SummaryTim Burton's Batman (1989) was a cultural phenomenon and a game-changing movie. The film's success was evident in its box office gross and critical reception. It also had a profound effect on podcast host Stephen Nicholson. Join Stephen now as he shares his personal experiences with the movie; provides Batman information; picks his favourite scenes; and talks about the massive amount of movie tie-in merchandise. Before concluding, Stephen ranks Batman and provides a preview of the

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28. The Police Academy Movies: Part One (1 - 3)

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2024/04/26

SummaryIn this episode of 'Trimming the Movie Fat,' hosts Stephen and Paul discuss the Police Academy franchise. They rank the first three films and share their favourite scenes. They also discuss the outdated and controversial elements of the movies, such as stereotypes and sexism. The hosts reminisce about their fond memories of watching the films as a family and share interesting facts about each movie like critical reception and box office performance. Overall, they view the Police

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00:15:09

27. Batman: The Movie (1966) - A Camp Classic?

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2024/04/05

Like Batman without Robin, Stephen is leaving behind co-host Paul as he travels to Gotham City to critique each of the Batman movies.Summary Batman the movie from 1966 is a campy and humorous take on the iconic superhero. It features Batman and Robin battling various villains in an over-the-top and tongue-in-cheek manner. The movie was a financial success, grossing nearly three times its budget. It received mixed ratings from critics and audiences. Despite its flaws, the movie is considered good

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00:50:02

26. Indiana Jones 2008 - 2023: Tarnishing the Legacy?

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2024/03/05

SummaryIn this episode, TTMF hosts Stephen and Paul discuss the Indiana Jones films, focusing on Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and The Dial of Destiny (2023). They provide interesting facts, review the movies, and discuss their rankings. They also discuss the use of CGI and the aging of the characters. Ultimately, they decide to remove the last two films from the franchise and preserve the legacy of the original trilogy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:22 Kingdom of the Crystal

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01:16:52

25. Indiana Jones 1981 - 1989: The Glory Years

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2024/02/20

We’re donning our fedora and picking up our whip to bring you another episode of Trimming The Movie Fat.And it’s the first episode of a two parter celebrating the legacy of the Indiana Jones franchise, starring Harrison Ford. In part one we celebrate the glory years of the world’s most famous archaeologist: - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - Temple of Doom (1984) - The Last Crusade (1989) Which movies will be lovingly preserved in a museum? Which will have their hearts ripped out from them? Listen

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24. It’s 2024! Upcoming Episodes Alert! 🚨

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2024/01/05

Hi. How are you? We hope you had a good festive season & are looking forward to what 2024 has to offer. Yeah, we know. We’ve been quiet lately. But…Join us for this short teaser as we look ahead to the music, movies & social media episodes/content that we have in store for you this year. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com /

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