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Movie The Needle

Movie The Needle

Hello, and welcome to Movie The Needle, a podcast where two complete amateurs haphazardly dissect a film that one of us likes, and one...well, not so much. Join us (Simon and Carl) as we explain our opposing viewpoints and seeing whether we can mov(i)e the needle for one another.

tv & film film reviews

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01:59:43

James Bond / Quantum of Solace - Part 2

Movie The Needle ·

2024/11/01

This week, it's a James Bond Extravaganza as we not only discuss Daniel Craig's second outing as 007 - Quantum of Solace - but also have some wider Bond chat about all previous (and future) Bonds movies.It's a beast of an episode, so we've released it in two parts. This is Part 2...the SECOND part...you should start at Part 1, which is available on our feed. We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and play not one, not two, but THREE little games, all whilst supping (quite a few) somewhat

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02:20:07

James Bond / Quantum of Solace - Part 1

Movie The Needle ·

2024/10/25

This week, it's a James Bond Extravaganza as we not only discuss Daniel Craig's second outing as 007 - Quantum of Solace - but also have some wider Bond chat about all previous (and future) Bonds movies.It's a beast of an episode, so we've released it in two parts. This is Part 1...the first part...you should start here, probably. We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and play not one, not two, but THREE little games, all whilst supping (quite a few) somewhat linked

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01:42:57

SPECIAL: Overrated - The Wizard of Oz

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2024/10/18

We are mixing things up and will be haphazardly dissecting a movie that we believe is overrated by critics and audiences alike and we will see whether we can mov(i)e the needle of opinion. So, this week, we are discussing a 1939 Fairy tale musical starring Judy Garland about a girl and her dog swept away from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard. Shoe theft and juvenile manslaughter ensue...it's The Wizard of Oz! We talk all

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01:48:18

Zootopia / Zootropolis

Movie The Needle ·

2024/10/11

This week, we are discussing the 2016 Disney animation where a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy in a supposed harmonious anthropomorphised world - sexy foxes and internet breaking sloths ensue - It's Zootopia / Zootropolis!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, and play not one, but TWO little games, all whilst supping a somewhat linked beer: ⁠⁠⁠ Fursty Ferret⁠ ⁠by Badger Brewery ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also pick our top 3 Disney animations -

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02:03:24

The Mummy

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2024/10/04

This week, we are discussing the 2017 action thriller, starring Tom Cruise, which launched and ruined Universal's Dark Universe concept in one fell swoop - sandstorms and brain controlling spiders ensue - It's The Mummy!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, play an little game of 'Who's The Mummy' where Carl has to identify the whether the mother-child pairing of famous actors is correct, all whilst supping a somewhat linked beer: ⁠⁠⁠ Trooper pale ale ⁠⁠⁠and Old Tom Strong Ale by

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02:03:24

Whiplash

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2024/09/27

This week, it's the 10th anniversary of the 2014 Damien Chazelle directed movie about an ambitious jazz drummer striving for perfection under the intense and abusive control of a conductor played JK Simmons...Blood, sweat and single tears ensue - It's Whiplash!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, play an little game of 'Taglies' where Carl has to identify the true taglines for the movie from the lies, all whilst supping a somewhat linked beer: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Soundwave ⁠⁠⁠by

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02:18:58

Lost in Translation

Movie The Needle ·

2024/09/20

This week, we are discussing the 2003 Sofia Coppola directed movie starring Bill Murray as a fading movie star experiencing a midlife crisis who finds a connection with an emotionally lost Scarlett Johansen in Tokyo...Karaoke and lipping of stockings ensue - It's Lost in Translation!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, play an imaginatively titled game - "Lost in Translation", all whilst supping a somewhat linked beer: ⁠⁠⁠ Gweilo Neon Jungle IPA ⁠by Brew York ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We also

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02:14:33

The Martian

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2024/09/13

This week we're going to science the shit out of the podcast, as we christen our new pod shed and talk all about Ridley Scott's The Martian.We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, play a Mars related game, all whilst supping a extremely tenuously linked beer: ⁠⁠Sweeping Coast by Duration Brewing ⁠⁠⁠ We also pick our top 3 survival movies - let us know what yours are in the comments. Remember to like, follow, subscribe and leave a 5 star rating! You can read our reviews of other

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01:42:32

Predator

Movie The Needle ·

2024/09/06

GET TO THE CHOPPA!!That's right, this week we're loving the smell of testosterone in the morning as Arnie leads his gang of mercs into the jungle to battle an alien hunter. We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, play a absolutely awfully titled game - "Matchenegger", all whilst supping a somewhat related beer: ⁠A World Away⁠ by Northern Monk ⁠ We also pick our top 3 movies Arnie movies - let us know what yours are in the comments. Remember to like, follow, subscribe and

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01:32:27

Joker

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2024/08/30

We're back as we enter some version of the DC Universe to discuss Joaquin Phoenix starring in the Todd Phillips directed 2019 psychological thriller alternative origin story for one of the most iconic cinematic villains!We talk all things Cast, Production and Plot, play a game of Dead or Alive, all whilst supping a couple of somewhat related beers: Lawless Village IPA by Bellfield Brewery Nightmare Porter by Hambleton Brewery We also pick our top 3 movies with the character in the title - let

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01:18:22

The Death of Stalin

Movie The Needle ·

2024/08/23

On this week's episode we dive back into the world of comedy with The Death of Stalin.We talk the usual cast, production and plot as we try and Mov(i)e the Needle for each other. As well as the usual nonsense chatter, a game and we each reveal our top 3 Satire movies. Remember to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlMTN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiMTN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on

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01:15:58

Ad Astra

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2024/08/16

We return to space! The first appearance of Brad Pitt (not in person) on the podcast but a return of Tommy Lee Jones!We talk the usual cast, production and plot as we try and Mov(i)e the Needle for each other. One of thinks it is Rad Astra, the other that it is Bad Astra...listen to find out who's right. Some nonsense chatter, a game and we each reveal our top 3 Brad Pitt movies. Remember to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on

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01:31:04

SPECIAL: Mailbag

Movie The Needle ·

2024/08/09

The last of our run of specials before we get back to the real business of discussing individual movies for hours on end!This week we turn to you, loyal listener and see what you have to say. We answer your questions, listen to your ramblings and generally regret the whole endeavour. Keep those comments, emails and messages coming - we genuinely do love hearing from you. Remember to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for

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01:39:43

SPECIAL: Underrated: Cocktail

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2024/08/02

It’s another little special episode where we try and Mov(i)e the Needle, not for each other but for those damn movie critics.We scoured the web for a movie that had terrible reviews that we both thought was being criminally underrated, and we came up with Cocktail! We have a couple of games, some top 3’s and some talk about the movie itself. Warning: This episode may contain bad poetry Remember to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on

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00:45:25

SPECIAL: Favourite Character Tournament

Movie The Needle ·

2024/07/25

We complete our trilogy of little tournaments that look back on the movies we've covered on the podcast so far - this time we pit our favourite characters from each against each other in a literal (not literally) bloodbath to see who ultimately prevails! It's less than an hour, so give it a listen and stop complaining they are too long. Remember to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for

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00:56:55

SPECIAL: Quotes 'n Hoes

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2024/07/19

Following on from our Movie Tournament special, we have a bright, breezy and tight hour of us pitting our favourite quotes from the movies we've covered so far against each other to find the most favouritist, bestest quote of them all!Remember to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlMTN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiMTN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on

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01:08:24

Movie Tournament Special (Part 2)

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2024/07/12

In honour of the sporting tournaments currently in progress we have put together a tournament (or bracket, for our American friends) of the 16 movies we have discussed so farThis is part 2 - where the drinking continues and winners from the first round face off in a bid to become the first MTN Podcast Cup Winner. Remember to like, review, comment, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlMTN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

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01:10:54

Movie Tournament Special (Part 1)

Movie The Needle ·

2024/07/07

In honour of the sporting tournaments currently in progress we have put together a tournament (or bracket, for our American friends) of the 16 movies we have discussed so far.Will there be late drama as Before Sunset scores a last gasp equaliser? Will pre-tournament favourites Apocalypse Now get a favourable draw? Will Spirited Away get blown away in the first round? Listen to find out! Remember to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on

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01:57:46

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Movie The Needle ·

2024/06/28

Enough of this two part nonsense - 2 hours of meaty (or plant based) dialogue, beer drinking and inuendo for your ears to feast on!This week we stray into epic martial arts territory with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon which Carl insists on naming everywhere as CTHD and I can never remember what hell he is talking about. We talk the usual cast, production and plot as we try and Mov(i)e the Needle for each other. One of us likes it, the other not so much - who wins? You decide! Remember to like,

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00:47:37

Before Sunset (Part 2)

Movie The Needle ·

2024/06/21

We conclude our chat about the second film in Richard Linklater's 'Before' trilogy.Will a needle have been moved? Listen to find out! Missed part 1? Go back in your feed and give it a listen, anytime you like, but ideally Before Sunset... Remember to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff! You can read our reviews of other movies on Letterboxd - Look for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlMTN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiMTN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on

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