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For Screen and Country

For Screen And Country | Age of Radio

Brendan and Jason dive into the British Film Institute"s Top 100 British Films of All-Time list. What does that mean? Well, they"ll be exploring each film"s significance, if it deserves its place in history and answering questions and comments from you, the listeners.

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75:31

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (#14)

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2020/02/03

Albert Finney is an angry young man... and he starts off the next batch of 20 movies with the kitchen sink drama Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. Brendan and Jason discuss Finney's earlier acting days, the way in which the film approaches some very delicate subjects like abortion and infidelity, the rigid production design of the film and much more. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next week. Join us, won't you? Full

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60:49

Awards and Official Rankings Episode #2

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2020/01/27

The time has arrived. Brendan and Jason have covered the next round of 20 films (40 in total!) on the BFI Top 100 and so comes the moment to crown performances, cinematography and... racism? Ah yes, truly the most wonderful time of the year. We also get the official rankings! Did Jason care as much about Don't Look Now as Brendan did? How do the guys differ on Dr. No? And which rankings are pretty unanimous? Find out all about it during this week's festivities! The guys also roll the dice to

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85:53

Goodbye, Mr. Chips (#72)

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2020/01/20

Teaching is one of the most underrated professions in the entire world and so what could be better to celebrate them than by discussing the 1939 classic, Goodbye Mr. Chips. The guys discuss some of the lamest schoolboy pranks, the performance of Robert Donat as he plays MANY different ages, the influence on modern 'inspirational teacher' films, the life of legendary producer Irving G. Thalberg and much more. Next week: Brendan and Jason rank the last 20 movies and dole out some awards! Full

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84:05

Hamlet (#69)

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2020/01/13

To pod or not to pod? That is the question that Brendan and Jason attempt to answer this week when they discuss the 1948 version of Hamlet (#69 on the list). Is this as worthy as Olivier's Henry V? Are Olivier's interpretations truly the definitive representation of Shakespeare? How does this film differ from other takes on the play? What about Kenneth Branagh, huh?! All that and more on a new episode meant for everyone but mostly the groundlings. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll

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82:02

Brit Picks: Under the Skin

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2020/01/06

In the conclusion of the Brit Picks mini-series, Brendan and Jason go to the audience and end up discussing the very divisive Jonathan Glazer (again) film, Under the Skin. The fearsome duo end up discussing the very nature of humanity as presented in the film, the effective use of non-actors in many pivotal scenes, the technique behind the sound design and lack of dialogue and much more. Plus: there is a LOT of silliness this week. Strap yourselves in for 2020, folks! The guys finally return to

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8:00

Tidbit: Jean and Jimmy

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2019/12/30

In a quick little aside, former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien is joined by Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart to ring in the new year! Brendan and Jason return next week with a full episode as they discuss the final Brit Pick - Under the Skin. Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette

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5:07

Tidbit: Santa Claus Visits the Show

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2019/12/23

No full episode this week but not to worry because your favourite Southern gentleman, Santa Claus himself, paid the show a little visit to spread some down-home Christmas cheer. Next week: More nonsense! The show returns with a final edition of Brit Picks discussing Under the Skin on January 6th. Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod Our logo was designed by the wonderful

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74:31

Brit Picks: Scrooge

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2019/12/16

In the final full-length episode of 2019, Brendan and Jason talk about a Christmas movie that ought to be in consideration for a revival of the BFI Top 100 - the 1951 television staple Scrooge. Many things are pondered in this episode - are the Cratchetts TOO schmaltzy? Is Alastair Sim truly the greatest Scrooge of all-time? Why does Jimmy Stewart keep invading the podcast? Is he even British? All of that and more in our very special Christmas episode! For the next two weeks (12/23 and 12/30), the

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71:28

Brit Picks: Happy-Go-Lucky

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2019/12/09

DISCLAIMER: There was a bit of an audio malfunction this week so Jason sounds like he's in another room or very far away. Rest assured, it will be normal going forward after this week's episode. The audio is still fairly clear. Brendan completely changes the tone on this week's show when he fights for the inclusion of Mike Leigh's uplifting comedy-drama Happy-Go-Lucky. In a film where the strength of the entire thing really rests on the main character, can Sally Hawkins pull it off? Will Jason

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78:25

Brit Picks: Sexy Beast

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2019/12/02

This week, the guys bring the first of four off-brand episodes with an in-depth discussion of a possible future BFI Top 100 list contender in Jonathan Glazer's Sexy Beast. Jason makes his case for the possible canonization of this film and they go deep on Ben Kingsley's outstanding performance, the differences between this and a typical British gangster film, the story behind the scenes involving Gangster No. 1 and a whole lot more. Next week: Brendan presents his Brit Picks episode with Mike

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87:25

Gandhi (#34)

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2019/11/25

It's time for another epic as Brendan and Jason tackle the 1982 Richard Attenborough-directed biopic Gandhi. Is this one of the best performances of all-time with Ben Kingsley's Oscar-winning acting? Do the guys differ on their opinions of the movie as a whole? How are the American characters portrayed in the movie? All this and more in this week's episode! Next week: The first edition of Brit Picks with Jason bringing Jonathan Glazer's Sexy Beast to the discussion! Full

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104:52

Dr. No (#41)

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2019/11/18

This week, Brendan and Jason go back to the James Bond well with the movie that started it all - Dr. No. There were things that didn't hold up very well in Goldfinger but did this movie have more of the same? Were Jason's worries put to rest with there being less 'walking around' then he expected? The guys get into the iconic moments from the film, the slightly problematic representations of people of colour and women, the film's connection to Cary Grant and much more. The guys also roll the dice to

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78:14

Caravaggio (#93)

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2019/11/11

This week, the guys investigate a very strange sort of biopic where anachronisms matter not and historical accuracy be damned! Derek Jarman's strange spectacle Caravaggio is dissected (insofar as much as the guys can parse the happenings in it) while special attention is also paid to the crazy life of Jarman himself, we get two very early performances by both Sean Bean and Tilda Swinton and America's favourite game show returns. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next

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105:33

The Crying Game (#26)

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2019/11/04

This week, Brendan and Jason learn all there is to know about The Crying Game with #26 on the BFI Top 100. It's a film that was considered revolutionary at the time for its stance on gender politics but does it stand the test of time or is it dated in 2019? The guys also delve into the underrated performance of Miranda Richardson, whether the "twist" is ever going to fool anyone in today's age and much more. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next week. Join us, won't

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89:52

The Wicker Man (#96)

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2019/10/28

Happy Halloween! In celebration of the spookiest time of year, Brendan and Jason decide to talk all about The Wicker Man - the 1973 cult classic that inspired the Nicolas Cage remake. Is this film arguably just as weird as the film that succeeded it? Our main character is a 43-year old virgin, you say? The guys delve into a lot of the surreal aspects of the film, one star's harsh recounting of the making of the film and how indeed this thing came together in the first place. The guys also roll the

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31:45

Mini-Episode - Downton Abbey and Other Feats

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2019/10/21

A little side hustle... In a bit of an excursion, Brendan and Jason take a week off from the list to discuss the new Downton Abbey film and also talk about other TV shows that have been adapted to the big-screen. What is the secret to making them great? What causes some of them to fail? What are some of the best and some of the worst ones? Take a listen and find out! The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be watching next week. Join us, won't you? Full

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73:01

The Belles of St. Trinian's (#94)

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2019/10/14

Bad News Bears... kinda. This week, Brendan and Jason go back to the more obscure flicks (at least to these doe-eyed Canucks) with 1954's The Belles of St. Trinian's. Much discussion is had about Alastair Sim and his amazing dual performance, the character of Flash Harry, pushing the boundaries of censorship and much more. Next week: The guys take a break from the list and discuss the Downton Abbey movie as well as other TV shows that later became films. Full

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95:52

Elizabeth (#71)

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2019/10/07

Bow before your majesty! This week, Brendan and Jason dive into the second-most-recently released film on the list - 1998's Elizabeth. The guys discuss the large amount of historical inaccuracies and if it takes away from the film's quality or not, they discuss the unique visuals one would not expect in a 'stuffy' costume drama, they break down one of the weirdest awards races ever and of course a whole lot more for you wonderful listeners. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be

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76:41

Passport to Pimlico (#63)

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2019/09/30

What if you suddenly realized you were a foreigner in your own land?! That's what happens in this week's film as residents of a small town called Pimlico suddenly come in possession of a document that proves that they are indeed betrothed to Burgundy, France in Passport to Pimlico. Brendan and Jason discuss some decidedly lighter fare this week in the form of an Ealing Studios comedy with lots of hijinx, illegal drinking, "inappropriate" clothes to answer the door with and a whole lotta silly

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93:29

Lawrence of Arabia (#3)

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2019/09/23

EPIC. The long wait is over as Brendan and Jason finally tackle the David Lean epic to end all epics - Lawrence of Arabia. The film is dissected inside and out from the slightly problematic casting to the amazing performance by Peter O'Toole, the film's obvious influence on Steven Spielberg (and a wealth of others), the accuracy of the film's representation of T.E. Lawrence's life, the beautiful desert cinematography and much, much more. The guys also roll the dice to find out what they'll be

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