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The Best Bits

Will Collins, Kevin Lehane

The Best Bits is a film and TV podcast hosted by writers Will Collins (Wolfwalkers, Star Wars - Screecher's Reach) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers, Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories). Whether picking their favourite scenes from randomly selected weirdly specific themes, recording commentaries for classics, recapping terrific TV, or giving a second chance to a film they didn't see the first time, they can be heard having the craic and celebrating The Best Bits.

tv & film film history

All Episodes

87:49

Best Phone Call Scene

The Best Bits ·

2024/06/25

From memorable conversations to subtle storytelling cues, be they prank calls, missed calls, three-way calls, tapped calls or threatening calls, Will and Kevin dial into the phone call scenes that ring true, from "Scream" to "The Matrix." What hooks viewers, and what drives the plots with intense dialogue, dramatic pauses, and powerful performances?For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show

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63:38

The Mini Bits - A Special Best Bits Bonus Show

The Best Bits ·

2024/06/19

Will and Kevin got together in Cork to record a Mini Bits in the park, during which they discussed Hit Man, Brats, The Legend of Korra, South Park: The End of Obesity and Scavengers Reign, among other things.This paywalled episode is available for all in honour of The Best Bits' friend and patron, John O'Callaghan, who passed away on Sunday. Please enjoy it on behalf of John. He was one of the good ones, and Will, Kevin and The Best Bits Discord community will miss him terribly. Will and

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65:59

Best Credit Sequence

The Best Bits ·

2024/06/04

Will and Kevin dive into the world of opening title credit sequences, exploring how filmmakers use these moments to draw viewers in and set the tone for the film. They discuss various techniques, from memorable designs to subtle storytelling cues, and how these elements can enhance a movie's overall impact.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider

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72:51

Best Exposition

The Best Bits ·

2024/05/14

Screenwriters Will Collins and Kevin Lehane explore the art of exposition—how filmmakers convey crucial background information and context to the audience. From seamless integrations and clever storytelling techniques to the dreaded info dumps, they discuss how exposition can make or break a film. ~ Written by ChatGPT-4For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please

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68:57

Best Ambiguous Ending

The Best Bits ·

2024/04/23

Will and Kevin discuss a scene theme chosen by their patrons—the watercooler cappers and ambiguous endings which linger long after the credits have rolled. From cliffhangers and ironic conclusions to open-ended resolutions, whether wonderful or bewildering.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts

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67:34

Best Interrogation Scene

The Best Bits ·

2024/04/02

Will and Kevin dive into a topic suggested by their Patrons for their sixtieth episode. Whether it's good cop/bad cop routines, grandstanding face-offs, or the unexpected mind games of characters negotiating with the truth, it's the Best Interrogation Scene!For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your

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90:22

Best Irish Films

The Best Bits ·

2024/03/13

Will Collins and Kevin Lehane, writers of Irish films like Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers and Grabbers, discuss their favourite Irish films ahead of this St Patrick's Day. This episode was suggested by listener Micháel. If you would like to recommend a future episode, email the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact with your suggestion.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever

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81:02

Best Underwater Scene

The Best Bits ·

2024/02/28

For this episode, Will and Kevin dove deep into a scene topic suggested by listener Jules: Best Underwater Scene! If you would like to recommend a scene theme, you can do so at www.bestbitspodcast/contactA complete list of films discussed on this episode can be found on The Best Bits Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and

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75:08

Best One-Character Film

The Best Bits ·

2024/02/07

It may take a village to make a film, but sometimes it can be a one-man show on screen, and for this episode, Will and Kevin share their favourite films that feature (for the most part) just one character. Whether the hero is stranded on a desert island, lost in space, or buried alive...For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star

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75:53

Best Coming-Of-Age Scene

The Best Bits ·

2024/01/17

Will and Kevin delve into the films that tackle the rites of passage of teenagers and young adults as they bump heads and sometimes uglies with mentors and MILFs. From Rebel Without a Cause on...For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can

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118:16

The Best Picks of 2023

The Best Bits ·

2023/12/20

Will and Kevin list their ten favourite new films of 2023. You can view a video version of this episode on their Patreon. For a list of Will's Best Picks of 2023 and Kevin's Best Picks of 2023, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review on your podcast app of choice. It helps the show grow and helps others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and

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97:04

Best MacGuffin (Plot Device)

The Best Bits ·

2023/12/13

From spy flicks to quests, heists and whodunits, Will and Kevin dig into the films whose plots run on MacGuffins — in a topic chosen by Patrons.Whether a plot device or narrative decoy, MacGuffins can be found in everything from The Maltese Falcon to A New Hope.So, what is a MacGuffin? How does it work? And who are the filmmakers who have deployed it, toyed with it, and even Artoo'd it?For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is

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101:49

Best Guilty Pleasure Films

The Best Bits ·

2023/11/22

Will and Kevin list their favourite films that constitute guilty pleasures, the films that others dismiss but they unabashedly love.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on

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14:44

Outtake: Best Death Scene

The Best Bits ·

2023/11/11

The next main show episode from Will and Kevin was meant to be Best Death Scene, but they hit a snag after recording the show with a guest. Unfortunately, their audio was lost. That left them with an incomplete taping. Rather than try and do it over, Will and Kevin have decided to come back to it in the future.Instead, they will record an episode on a topic suggested by one of their Discorder Patrons, Lara. Best Guilty Pleasure Films! In the meantime, enjoy this "outtake" release that

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89:26

Best Undercover Scene

The Best Bits ·

2023/11/08

Will and Kevin dive into the scenes of characters keeping a secret and carrying off a persona, whether masquerading in disguise or cavorting out in the open as they go undercover.For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover

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9:38

Outtake: Best Undercover Scene

The Best Bits ·

2023/11/06

Next week, Will and Kevin will release their 53rd main show (Best Undercover Scene), and right now, it's a long episode. Whenever they have recordings like this, they try to whittle them down to get them to a listenable length. When they do make edits, those moments are consigned to the bin, but as Will is putting the final touches to the next ep, he has put together an outtake from the coming episode. In this outtake, Will and Kevin talk about William Friedkin's Cruising from 1980—a

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23:46

31 Days of Horror #31 - Halloween III: Season of the...

The Best Bits ·

2023/10/31

Silver Shamrock!For October, Will and Kevin (and special guests) have been releasing an episode per day as part of their 31 Days of Horror series recommending a different genre film for listeners. However, to avoid gumming up the main feed or spamming subscribers, the remaining episodes have been available FOR FREE via their Patreon feed. By joining their community, you get all episodes without a subscription, no strings attached. Just click the link, and enjoy: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThere

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78:07

Best Time Travel Scene

The Best Bits ·

2023/10/17

Will and Kevin tackle Time Travel in more ways than one, from films focusing on characters going back in time, forward in time, messing around with time, or being trapped in time.For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover

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12:48

31 Days of Horror #1 - The Fog (1980)

The Best Bits ·

2023/09/30

Thirty more days to Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!For the entire month of October, Will and Kevin (and special guests) will be releasing an episode per day as part of their 31 Days of Horror series recommending a different genre film for listeners. However, to avoid gumming up the main feed or spamming subscribers, the remaining episodes will be available FOR FREE via their Patreon feed. By joining their community, you will get all episodes without a subscription, no strings attached. Just click

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83:16

Best Showdown

The Best Bits ·

2023/09/26

Will and Kevin return to show out and throw down with a topic chosen by their Patreon subscribers. Be it duels, confrontations, climaxes, or face-offs, there have been too many to choose from, but they took it on to pick their Best Showdown.For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this

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