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Call It, Friendo

Andy J Ritchie & Donnchadh Tiernan

Join co-hosts Andy J Ritchie and Donnchadh Tiernan as we watch and discuss 2 films decided by the toss of a coin.

tv & film film reviews

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01:10:24

119. The Odd Couple (1968) & The Apartment (1960)

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2023/10/01

This week, we discuss two classic Hollywood films from the 1960s starring Jack Lemmon. The first is The Odd Couple (1968), a comedy film directed by Gene Saks, produced by Howard W. Koch and written by Neil Simon, based on his 1965 play. It stars Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau as two divorced men – neurotic neat-freak Felix Ungar and fun-loving slob Oscar Madison – who decide to live together. The second is The Apartment (1960), a romantic comedy-drama film directed and produced by Billy Wilder from

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118. Tokyo Story (1953) & Sansho the Bailiff (1954)

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2023/09/24

This week, we discuss two classic Japanese films from the 1950s. The first is Tokyo Story (1953), a drama directed by Yasujirō Ozu, about an aging couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their adult children. Tokyo Story is widely regarded as Ozu's masterpiece and one of the greatest films in the history of cinema. It was voted the 3rd greatest film of all time in the 2012 edition of a poll of film directors by Sight and Sound magazine. The second is Sansho the Bailiff (1954), a period film directed by

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01:07:49

117. The 4 Big Films of Summer 2023

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2023/09/17

In this week’s episode, we discuss the 4 big films of the summer: Barbie, Oppenheimer, Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links https://www.justwatch.com

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01:38:47

116. An Officer and a Spy (2019) & Munich: The Edge...

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2023/06/11

This week, we discuss two films based on novels by English novelist Robert Harris. The first is An Officer and a Spy (2019), a historical drama film directed by Roman Polanski about the Dreyfus affair, with a screenplay by Polanski and Robert Harris based on Harris's 2013 novel of the same name. It received twelve nominations for the 45th César Awards, the most nominations of any eligible film, and eventually won the awards for Best Adaptation, Best Costume Design and Best Director. The second is

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01:27:54

115. Live by Night (2016) & Mona Lisa (1986)

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2023/05/20

This week, we discuss two films connected to American author Dennis Lehane. The first is Live by Night (2016), an American crime drama set in the 1920s. The film, an adaptation of Lehane’s novel, stars Ben Affleck, who also served as screenwriter and director on the project. It was a huge flop upon release, netting a meagre $22.7 million from a $90 million budget. The second is Mona Lisa (1986), a British crime drama co-written and directed by Neil Jordan. The film stars Bob Hoskins, who earned an

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114. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

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2023/05/11

In this week’s episode, we talk about what we’ve been watching before heading into a discussion of the 32nd film in the MCU, James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). What We’ve Been Watching Donnchadh – Deliverance, Evil Dead Rise, Beef Andy – Calibre, Hustle, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links https://www.justwatch.com

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01:16:34

113. Blow Out (1981) & The Killing of a Chinese...

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2023/05/04

This week, we discuss two classic films from American auteur directors. The first is Blow Out (1981), a neo-noir mystery thriller film written and directed by Brian De Palma and starring John Travolta. Quentin Tarantino praises De Palma as the "greatest director of his generation" and cites Blow Out as one of his three favourite films that he would take to a desert island. The second is The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), a neo-noir crime film written and directed by John Cassavetes and starring

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01:17:16

112. What We’ve Been Watching & Listener Feedback

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2023/04/27

In this week’s episode, we talk about what we’ve been watching and discuss some listener feedback. What We’ve Been Watching Donnchadh – Dirty Harry, Smile, The Guilty, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Moneyball, Last Kingdom season five Andy – The Day Shall Come, Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, Air, The Beasts (As Bestas) Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links https://www.justwatch.com

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01:11:00

111. Anatomy of a Murder (1959) & Laura (1944)

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2023/04/21

This week, we discuss two classic films from Austrian-American director Otto Preminger. The first is Anatomy of a Murder (1959), a ground-breaking courtroom drama starring James Stewart and George C. Scott. The film was nominated for 6 Academy Awards. The second is Laura (1944), a film noir focusing on a police officer who falls in love with a woman whose murder he is investigating. The film received 5 Oscar nominations. Timestamps Anatomy of a Murder (00:00:46) Laura (00:33:54) Coin toss

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01:23:30

110. Champions (2023)

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2023/04/11

In this week’s episode, we talk about what we’ve been watching before moving into a discussion of the latest Bobby Farrelly comedy, Champions (2023). What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:42) Donnchadh – John Wick 2 & 3, Demonoid, The One Armed Executioner, Superbad, The Menu, The Favourite, Bullit Andy – Reacher Season one, Mike Vecchione – The Attractives, Prometheus Agent 9 Fanedit Champions (00:48:25) Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Justwatch.com –

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01:14:56

109. The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) & The Beat...

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2023/04/04

This week, we discuss two films which deal with daddy issues. The first is The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), Derek Cianfrance’s follow-up to the much acclaimed Blue Valentine (2010). It stars Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper, alongside a stacked supporting cast, as two men whose families’ fates become intertwined following a deadly encounter. The second is The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005), the 4th Jacques Audiard film that we have watched for the podcast. It stars Romain Duris as Tom, a crooked

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01:18:14

108. You People (2023)

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2023/03/21

In this week’s episode, we recap the Oscars and talk about what we’ve been watching, including our responses to season one of The Last of Us, before finally moving into a discussion of the latest Jonah Hill Netflix comedy, You People (2023). What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:57) Oscars recap Donnchadh – The Last of Us season one, 300, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Army of Shadows, The Red Circle Andy – The Last of Us season one, My Cousin Vinny, Missing, Unforgotten season five You

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01:14:31

107. Alice in the Cities (1974) & The American Friend...

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2023/03/12

This week, we discuss two films from German director Wim Wenders. The first is Alice in the Cities (1974), which tells the story of a journalist charged with accompanying a young girl from New York across Europe in search of her family. The second is The American Friend (1977), starring Dennis Hopper and Bruno Ganz. The film is an adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel Ripley’s Game. Timestamps Alice in the Cities (00:03:15) The American Friend (00:39:10) Coin toss

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01:09:48

106. Knock at the Cabin (2023), Women Talking (2022)...

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2023/03/05

In this week’s episode, we caught up on 3 recent streaming/VOD releases: Knock at the Cabin (2023), Women Talking (2022) & The Whale (2022). What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:47) Donnchadh – Slow Horses season two, Karen Pirie, Fargo, Yellow Submarine Andy – Slow Horses season two Knock at the Cabin (00:19:40) Women Talking (00:33:22) The Whale (00:47:45) Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie Justwatch.com – streaming and rental

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105. Rosetta (1999) & Lilya 4-Ever (2002)

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2023/02/26

This week, we discuss two devastating films about young women in extremely bleak situations. The first is Rosetta (1999), starring Émilie Dequenne as the eponymous protagonist, a young girl living with her alcoholic mother in a trailer park in Belgium. The film, directed by the Dardenne brothers, won the Palme d’Or at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival. The second is Lilya 4-Ever (2002), directed by Swedish director Lukas Moodysson. Based on a true story, the film follows a young girl, Lilya, abandoned

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01:08:02

104. Bones and All (2022)

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2023/02/19

In this week’s episode, we discuss the most recent film from Italian director Luca Guadagnino, Bones and All. The director won the Silver Lion at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. The film stars Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet as two young lovers on a road trip across the USA, exploring both their blossoming relationship and their compulsion to eat other humans. Listener question (00:03:40) What We’ve Been Watching (00:14:15) Donnchadh – Up, Cannibal Holocaust, Bob le flambeur Andy –

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01:16:29

103. Le Samourai (1967) & A Prophet (2009)

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2023/02/13

This week, we discuss two French crime films. The first is Le Samourai (1967), starring Alain Delon and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. The film tells the story of Jef Costello, a lone hitman who works to outsmart both the police and the angry mobsters who hired him. The second is A Prophet (2009), directed by Jacques Audiard. It stars Tahar Rahim as Malik, a young Arab male, sentenced to 6 years in prison, who becomes embroiled with the Corsican mafia. Timestamps Le Samourai (00:00:45) A

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01:04:02

102. Oscar nominations & Aftersun (2022)

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2023/02/05

In this week’s episode, we discuss what we’ve been watching, and the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards, before moving on to talk about Charlotte Wells’ debut feature, Aftersun (2022). What We’ve Been Watching (00:07:10) Donnchadh –Happy Valley season three, The Deuce season three, Tár, All Quiet on the Western Front Andy –The Last of Us episode 3, Tár, All Quiet on the Western Front Oscar nominations (00:25:35) Aftersun (00:42:00) Links Instagram

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01:27:45

101. The Railway Man (2013) & The Bridge on the River...

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2023/01/29

This week, we discuss two WWII films set in the Pacific. The first is The Railway Man (2013), which tells the story of Eric Lomax, a British officer who was tortured and forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway. The film stars Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Stellan Skarsgård. The second is The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), an epic directed by acclaimed British director David Lean. The film, which stars William Holden and Alec Guinness, was nominated for 8 Academy Awards, winning

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01:15:47

100. Triangle of Sadness (2022)

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2023/01/22

In this week’s episode, we discuss the most recent film from Swedish director Ruben Östlund, Triangle of Sadness. The film won the Palme d’Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. This was Östlund’s second consecutive Palme d’Or win after winning for The Square in 2017. What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:53) Donnchadh – Rosemary’s Baby, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Informer, Bosch season five, Happy Valley season one Andy – Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Meet Me in the Bathroom,

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