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The Honeymoon Period

thehoneymoonperiod

Elaine and Mark met at a movie club and got married in a brewery. Mark loves spreadsheets. Elaine can’t pronounce asterisk. We watch a lot of film and TV.

tv & film

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01:05:30

“It’s not Naked Lunch”: Happy Valley, The Last of Us,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/02/08

The countdown to Mark’s trip to Wrestlemania in Los Angeles continues (only 7 more weeks of this!) before we turn to slightly less jocular goings-on in the BBC’s Happy Valley (13:15) and HBO’s post-apocalyptic video game adaptation The Last of Us (22:50). In our film section, Gerard Butler’s superbly named Brodie Torrance is in full action mode in Plane (29:04). And we end with our thoughts on M. Night Shyamalan’s latest offering Knock at the Cabin (37:08). We start with a spoiler free discussion of

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01:04:44

Top 10 TV shows of 2022

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/01/08

We countdown our favourite TV shows of 2022. Enjoy the part where Mark forgets to include one of his most loved shows in his list! Elaine’s Top 10 list was featured in The Custard TV’s Best of 2022 feature. You can also read her picks and The Custard TV crew’s lists here: https://www.thecustardtv.com/best-of-2022-our-picks. And you can follow The Custard TV @thecustardpod on twitter and @itsthecustardtv on Instagram. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d

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01:02:17

Top 10 Films of 2022

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/01/02

We countdown our favourite movies from last year - with some unusual picks from Mark and a last minute change to Elaine’s No 1! How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.

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01:38:33

“Hello, I’m a whale!”: Strike, The Flatshare, Violent...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/12/20

Welcome back! This week, we discuss Mark’s availability to play Santa, some great telly, some questionable Christmas films, and, oh yes, that really unknown film Avatar: The Way of Water. In TV, Elaine’s very happy to see the return of Tom Burke’s troubled private detective Strike (6:10) whilst Mark is charmed by The Flatshare (15:27). In film, Mark’s been on a Christmas extravaganza, taking in Violent Night (21:25), Falling for Christmas (25:08), and A Christmas Story Christmas (27:46). And

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43:36

Date Night: Escape to Victory (1981)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/12/14

The episode where Elaine yells the sacred words, “You do not know Allo Allo!” and apologises for going ‘too dark’ with her analysis. Enjoy! How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.

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01:17:45

“He’s got a beard and he’s a Jedi”: The Vow (s2),...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/11/18

In TV, Elaine has, of course, been watching two documentaries about sex cults, The Vow (Season 2) and Orgasm, Inc: The Story of OneTaste (5:55). Mark praises US comedy-drama series The Bear (21:00). And we finish with a spoiler free discussion of the latest Star Wars show Andor (27:00). In our Movies section, Elaine’s been to see Florence Pugh in The Wonder (37:07). Mark’s been to see Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in Black Adam (43:26). We have a difference of opinion on The Banshees of Inisherin

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59:45

Date Fright: An American Werewolf In London (1981)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/10/31

Elaine, once again, doesn't pick Bram Stoker's Dracula for her Halloween movie. Warning: Spoilers throughout. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.

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45:14

Date Fright: Ready or Not (2019)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/10/25

We return for a spooky special. But remember: no ghosts. Spoilers from 24:35. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.

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01:47:03

“I want to watch Only Connect first”: The Rehearsal,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/09/29

We’re back! After a month away, we return with a jumbo episode of tv and film reviews. In TV, we’ve enjoyed The Rehearsal (6:55) and Bad Sisters (12:34), but have a difference of opinion when it comes to The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power / Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon (20:32). Plus, we discuss our favourite Strictly celebrity dancers from this year's crop (47:30). In film, Mark has thoughts on two films that might have passed you by: Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (58:33) and After Yang

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01:12:11

“Are you STILL going on about The Village?”: Under...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/08/23

Your sleep deprived podcasters return with our latest telly and movie reviews. In TV, Elaine’s been enjoying true crime mini-series Under the Banner of Heaven (6:07) and we’ve both taken in the first episode of BBC1’s new observational drama Marriage (9:53). In the film section, we cover Bullet Train (21:12), Not Okay (25:32) and Prey (28:37). All spoiler free. We finish with our review of Jordan Peele’s latest movie, Nope. Our spoiler free thoughts start at 41:18 BUT we do take a deep dive into

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01:01:16

“Hazard by Richard Marx”: Westworld (S4), Better Call...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/07/31

We start the episode with wrestling news! Yes, Mark finally gets to wax lyrical about WWE on the pod. He shares his thoughts on the ‘retirement’ of Vince McMahon, and he also has a big wrestling related reveal… But don’t worry, we do get round to our usual TV and film reviews eventually – and it’s a bumper episode! In TV, Mark reflects on Season 6 of Better Call Saul (12:10), we both revisit Westworld Season 4 (17:51), and Sky SciFi’s new show, horror-drama From causes a stir in The Gregersen

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01:09:48

“We’re not one of those couples!”: Sherwood, Ms...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/07/05

It's Mark's birthday! Well, not today. Well, OK, if you're listening to this some time in the future, then it actually might be. In TV, Mark wants Elaine to sell the Beeb’s crime drama Sherwood (2:22) to him. We discuss the new MCU Disney+ show Ms Marvel (8:55), as well as Westworld's return for season 4 (15:53). It might help to imagine Elaine staring wistfully at a picture of Westworld S1, wondering where it all went wrong.... For films, Mark wonders if Elaine knows what Lightyear (27:54)

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01:03:44

Jurassic World: Dominion Spoiler Chat

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/06/17

WELCOME TO…. erm…. Jurassic… well…. Yeah, we don’t know either. In this spoiler-heavy discussion, we cover our relationship with the JP/JW franchise before jumping into our thoughts on the film. Hold on to your butts for the arguments about star ratings at the end. Enjoy! We've spared no expense. You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and a star rating on Spotify.

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01:01:08

“Watch out, Dustin’s about”: Stranger Things S4 (Eps...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/06/07

In this episode, we share our thoughts on the first few episodes of Stranger Things Season 4 (3:44) and Star Wars spin-off Obi-Wan Kenobi (17:55). All spoiler-free. Plus a Jeremy Beadle reference for all you 80s fans. Then, for something completely different, we review Alex Garland’s latest film Men (29:49). Starring Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear, Men provides a commentary on masculinity, trauma, and misogyny with folk-horror vibes aplenty. Needless to say, we needed some time to unpack it! So, we

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55:12

Top Gun: Maverick Spoiler Chat

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/05/31

Ride into the Danger Zone, choose your wingman, and be ready to play overly competitive sports on sun-drenched beaches. Top Gun is back! Spoilers from 17:38. Enjoy! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and leave us a star rating on Spotify.

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01:09:58

“He’s no Richard Osman”: The Staircase, Our Father,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/05/26

It’s high time we caught up on some tv and film, and boy do we have a busy podcast for you! Elaine delves into HBO true crime mini-series The Staircase (6:40), Mark discusses Netflix documentary Our Father (18:00), and Elaine eventually finds out why Mark stopped watching Russian Doll Season 2 after just two episodes (23:38). We've tried to avoid spoilers where possible but if you don't want to know anything about these shows best to come back when you've watched 'em. Then in film, there’s only

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31:27

Date Night - Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/05/24

Mark’s turn to pick the Date Night film. And he’s chosen another Andy Samberg comedy (see our Hot Rod Date Night episode if you’re a fan!). A comedy for 9 year olds, with references to Silence of the Lambs, Terminator 2, and forced plastic surgery… Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip and Dale! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and leave us a star rating on Spotify.

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59:34

Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Spoiler Chat

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/05/17

A little late to the party, we finally get round to discussing our thoughts on Steve Strange (not that one) and his multi-versey-timey-wimey movie. Rejoice in Mark’s totally random references (Mer-Man from the He-Man cartoon anyone?) and enjoy Elaine’s defence of the film’s baddie. Be warned: spoilers from 16:37. Enjoy! You can follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and leave us a star rating on Spotify.

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49:43

“Beep beep beep beep yeah!”: The Eyes of Tammy Faye,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/04/20

Forget the format! We're turning our back on TV for one week only, because we've just seen too many movies (although please let us know if you want a Moon Knight podcast... We're really enjoying it!) We start off talking about films we've seen that have recently hit UK streaming, with Elaine covering The Eyes of Tammy Faye (3:13), Mark dipping briefly into Drive My Car (8:05), and we both exchange thoughts on Spencer (12:29). Then we talk about NEW FILMS. Will Mark be the one person on earth to

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55:51

“A lot of Nile before the Death”: Cat Burglar,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/04/02

Imagine, if you will, a time before Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, and 'The Flash Enters Speed Force' was declared the 'Best Moment in the History of All Time Ever'? Well back in those halcyon days we recorded the first half of a podcast about Peacemaker (9:24) and - the Netflix event that literally no-one is talking about - Charlie Brooker's Cat Burglar (2:27). Then life got in the way, and we had to wait to wait a week for our movie reviews, first of all a pair of British films targeting the 'grey

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