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Crouch Cinema Corner

Peter and Tim Crouch

Get ready for musings and thoughts on a variety of movies, as two Canadian film enthusiasts, The Crouch Brothers, discuss films of all eras, and try to get inside each other"s minds. Spoilers in every episode. Hosts: Peter & Tim Crouch Original music by: Peter Crouch A division of the "Crouch Cinema Corner".

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00:59:05

EPISODE 28: ALIENS

Crouch Cinema Corner ·

2025/10/30

This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we’re blasting off to LV-426 for James Cameron’s 1986 sci-fi action classic Aliens. As part of our “James Cameron Big Bioluminescence” season, we dive into the film that turned Ridley Scott’s eerie haunted-house-in-space into a full-on adrenaline rush of Colonial Marines, xenomorphs, and power loaders.We compare Alien and Aliens and debate whether they should even be compared at all, unpack Cameron’s knack for perfect endings, and laugh our way through some of his

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00:53:54

EPISODE 27: THE TERMINATOR

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2025/10/23

This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we dive into the movie that made James Cameron a household name and launched Arnold Schwarzenegger into sci-fi legend status: The Terminator. Continuing our “James Cameron Bioluminescence” season, we explore Cameron’s first fully directed film and how it transformed from a low-budget slasher-style concept into one of the most influential action films of all time.Along the way, we share some fun behind-the-scenes trivia, correct a few Piranha II missteps, and even

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00:42:57

EPISODE 26: PIRANHA 2 - THE SPAWNING

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2025/10/16

Welcome back to Crouch Cinema Corner as we kick off Season Two and dive headfirst into the wild waters of James Cameron’s very first feature film Piranha 2: The Spawning. Before the blockbusters, the Oscars, and the billion-dollar blue aliens, there was this chaotic 1982 creature feature about flying killer fish, sunken ships, and some truly questionable dubbing.We explore Cameron’s early filmmaking roots, from his time learning under B-movie legend Roger Corman to being thrown into this Italian

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01:07:41

EPISODE 25: THE SPIELBERG CAVALCADE

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2025/08/28

It is the grand season finale of our Super Summer Spielberg Spectacular (and our first ever Season!), and we are wrapping things up in style. In this special Spielberg Cavalcade we each share our top three Spielberg films and our least favourite Spielberg entries before diving into a celebration of his film's unforgettable film scores. We also take a detour into theme park territory to talk about our favourite rides based on Spielberg films and even dream up some new ones of our own. It has been

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00:51:58

EPISODE 24: JURASSIC PARK

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2025/08/21

Join us for a roar-some episode of Crouch Cinema Corner as we dive into Steven Spielberg’s 1993 masterpiece Jurassic Park. This week the conversation is packed with childhood memories of first viewings on the big screen, plenty of debate over the coolest dinosaurs, and some surprising detours into the film’s production history. We marvel at Spielberg’s ability to balance wonder and terror, laugh about hiding in our (read: one of us) shirts during scary scenes, and reflect on how Jurassic Park

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00:57:39

EPISODE 23: WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005)

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2025/08/14

This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we dive into Steven Spielberg’s 2005 take on War of the Worlds and its long, strange history from H. G. Wells’ original novel to Orson Welles’ infamous radio broadcast and even the 1953 sci fi classic that scarred us as kids. We swap childhood trauma stories involving alien invasions, share our favorite Spielberg family dysfunction moments, and geek out over John Williams’ spine tingling score. From Tom Cruise’s surprisingly great performance to Spielberg’s

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00:55:32

EPISODE 21: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

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2025/08/07

This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we’re cashing fraudulent checks and chasing dreams with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg’s stylish cat-and-mouse caper Catch Me If You Can! You voted for it in our Summer of Spielberg poll and now we're diving deep into cons, charm, and daddy issues.We talk about the real-life roots of Frank Abagnale Jr.’s incredible story, Spielberg’s signature themes of broken families and childhood trauma, and the film’s surprisingly emotional heart

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00:47:49

EPISODE 21: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

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2025/07/31

It’s a bike-flying, Reese’s Pieces-eating, tear-jerking kind of week as we beam ourselves back to 1982 for Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial! As part of our Super Summer Spielberg Spectacular, we revisit the beloved sci-fi classic that defined a generation, and sparked some deep childhood trauma for one of us.We talk all things E.T., from the film’s surprisingly spooky opening, to John Williams’ celestial score, to how Spielberg somehow turned a wrinkly little alien into the ultimate

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00:38:50

EPISODE 20: HOOK

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2025/07/24

You picked it and we finally listened. This week we’re diving into Steven Spielberg’s 1991 fantasy adventure Hook, where Peter Pan (Robin Williams) has grown up into a grumpy workaholic lawyer who’s forgotten all about Neverland. That is, until Captain Hook (a deliciously theatrical Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps his kids and forces him back into his pixie-dusted past.We unpack everything from John Williams' soaring score to the film's themes of dysfunctional fatherhood, Spielbergian wonder, and

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00:57:18

EPISODE 19: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

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2025/07/17

Crack that whip and cue the trumpet, we're continuing our Spectacular Spielberg Summer Series with the one that started it all: Raiders of the Lost Ark! You voted, we listened (kind of), and this week we dive deep into the 1981 blockbuster that introduced the world to Indiana Jones and redefined adventure filmmaking. We also shamelessly veer into a few other Indiana Jones films—because once you open the Ark, you can't look away.In this episode, we get into the wild synergy of Spielberg and

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00:42:18

EPISODE 18: WAR HORSE

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2025/07/10

This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we saddle up for a heartfelt ride through War Horse, Steven Spielberg’s sweeping 2011 tale of friendship, war, and, of course, a very noble steed named Joey. As part of our Summer of Spielberg spectacular, we leave the ocean of Jaws behind and gallop full speed into the muddy trenches of World War I.Our signature Spielberg categories return, including:A Dysfunctional Spielberg Moment involving dueling trench calls and a near-tragic shotgun standoff.A Notable Shot

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00:50:01

EPISODE 17: JAWS

Crouch Cinema Corner ·

2025/07/03

We're gonna need a longer podcast!This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we're diving into the deep end with the ultimate summer blockbuster: Jaws! To kick off our Summer of Spielberg series, we revisit the 1975 classic that scared a generation out of the water and changed the movie industry forever.We skip the behind-the-scenes lore and go straight into the movie itself, starting with our signature Spielberg-themed categories. Peter picks a perfect dysfunctional Spielberg moment inside

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00:38:25

EPISODE 16: THE LIFE OF CHUCK

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2025/06/26

This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we get introspective with The Life of Chuck (2025), Mike Flanagan’s quietly ambitious, emotionally-layered adaptation of a Stephen King short story from If It Bleeds. Reverse storytelling? Check. Existential dread? Absolutely. Tap dancing in the middle of an apocalypse? Why not!We dive into the film’s unique structure, and how that bold format either totally works or leaves you craving just one more beat. Along the way, we celebrate standout performances, plus a

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00:36:53

EPISODE 15: NOSFERATU (2024)

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2025/06/19

This week on Crouch Cinema Corner, we sink our teeth into Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu (2024)—a chilling, beautifully shot reimagining of the silent horror classic. We turned out the lights, turned up the volume, and leaned into the shadows for a film that’s all haunting visuals, gothic romance, and delightfully spooky vibes.We gush over the film’s masterful use of lighting (yes, you can see what’s happening in the dark!), its eerie square framing, and Eggers’ signature obsession with eyes, thresholds,

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00:41:00

EPISODE 14: THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

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2025/06/12

In this week’s episode, we check in to The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) and unpack one of Wes Anderson’s most celebrated and stylish films. From the film’s impressive Oscar run to its uniquely vibrant visual language, we explore why this one struck such a chord with both critics and audiences. Was it the storybook aesthetic? The perfectly controlled chaos? Or Ralph Fiennes’ career-defining comic turn as M. Gustave?We dive into Anderson’s layered storytelling—from the graveyard to Zero’s memories—and

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00:40:22

EPISODE 13: LILO & STITCH (2002)

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2025/06/05

This week, we're taking a cosmic surfboard ride back to the early 2000s to revisit one of Disney's most offbeat and beloved animated films: Lilo & Stitch! With the 2025 live-action remake freshly released, we decided to roll back the years and reconnect with the scrappy, heartwarming original, and shockingly, we realized we've never actually talked about this movie together before!In true brotherly fashion, we dig into the film’s unforgettable blend of sci-fi chaos, Hawaiian family

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00:40:27

EPISODE 12: THUNDERBOLTS*

Crouch Cinema Corner ·

2025/05/29

In this episode, we're suiting up for a wild ride through the MCU’s 36th (!) instalment, Thunderbolts*. Billed as Marvel’s take on Suicide Squad, this ragtag team-up of misfit heroes, half-forgotten villains, and TV spin-off leftovers surprised us with unexpected depth, genuine emotion, and yes... tears.We dive into what sets Thunderbolts* apart: a story that dares to hit the pause button on snarky quips and CGI overload to explore depression, redemption, and the power of connection – all while

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00:39:10

EPISODE 11: THE GOONIES

Crouch Cinema Corner ·

2025/05/22

Adventure! Booby traps! Truffle shuffles! This week, your hosts Peter and Tim go full ‘80s as we dig into the childhood treasure map that is The Goonies. It's the first official viewing for both of us, and we dive headfirst into what makes this film a beloved classic, and why it still speaks to kids (and nostalgic adults) today.We talk Spielberg, Donner, and Columbus: the creative power trio behind this chaotic adventure, plus a cast of kids that include a breakout Chunk (who may just be the

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00:41:12

EPISODE 10: MUFASA: THE LION KING

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2025/05/15

This week, your favourite cinema-loving brothers sink their teeth into Mufasa: The Lion King, the 2024 prequel to Disney’s photorealistic Lion King remake, now streaming on Disney+. We dive into Barry Jenkins’ surprising directorial turn from Moonlight to the Pride Lands, unpack what works and what still feels like a forced roar, and debate just how emotional a CGI lion can really be.Expect glowing praise for the jaw-dropping visuals, some healthy skepticism about musical choices, and plenty of

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00:31:34

EPISODE 9: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN

Crouch Cinema Corner ·

2025/05/08

Join us this week as we plug in our amps, squint thoughtfully from the shadows, and dive into A Complete Unknown (2024), the latest stylish spin on the musical biopic — this time focused on a young Bob Dylan, portrayed with enigmatic coolness by Timothée Chalamet.We talk all things beatnik New York, 1960s folk scenes, and James Mangold's shadowy, immersive direction. From our surprise appreciation of Mangold's back catalogue, to breaking down whether this film really understands its subject,

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