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Cast-A-Role: A Movie Podcast

Join Jim, Sam and Nick as they explore some of cinema’s most iconic films. Part film review, part re-casting, part educating a man that has somehow missed the last 30 years of movie history... Cast-A-Role is a must listen for film and comedy fans alike, filled with delicious humour, bad language, dubious opinions, and delectable big-screen trivia.

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Episode 50 - Wicked Movie Review, Musical Masterpiece...

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2025/11/18

It’s Tuesday, so you know what that means — Cast-A-Role is back!This week, Jim turns the tables on Sam and Nick and forces them to watch one of his all-time favourite films. And with the release of Wicked: For Good on the horizon, there’s no better time to head back down the Yellow Brick Road and revisit the iconic musical Wicked. Expect big opinions, deep-dive discussions, and more than a few surprises. Before the Wicked fun begins, the guys reveal their brand-new Patreon-exclusive series, “Side

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Episode 49 - Back to the Future Review, From...

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2025/11/04

Get ready to fire up the DeLorean — it’s time for another episode of Cast-A-Role! This week, the crew travels Back to the Future to revisit Robert Zemeckis’ legendary 1980s sci-fi classic.Before diving into the movie, Nick, Sam, and Jim share what they’ve been watching lately — from hidden gems to binge-worthy new releases. But when it comes to Back to the Future, things get heated fast… Jim goes full nuclear, unleashing his fury on one of the film’s most beloved characters, while Sam and Nick try

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Episode 48 - Mad Max, Aussie Indie To Hollywood Epic

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2025/10/21

Buckle up, wasteland wanderers! WE ARE BACK! This week we’re diving head-first into the roaring chaos of Mad Max (1979) — the movie that made Mel Gibson famous, gave us the world’s angriest traffic jam, and somehow made post-apocalyptic fashion sexy.Before we dive into Mad Max however, we of course start as we always do, but discussing what we’ve been watching, and would you believe it, Jim has a rant! Join us as we laugh through explosive chases, questionable Australian accents, and more engine

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Episode 47 - Memento Review, An Unforgetable Film

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2025/09/23

In this latest episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into Christopher Nolan’s directorial debut Memento (2000), one of the most groundbreaking psychological thrillers of all time. Known for its non-linear storytelling, neo-noir atmosphere, and unforgettable performances from Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano, Memento remains a must-watch film for fans of mystery and suspense.We break down the plot of Memento, analyze the film’s unique structure, and explore how Nolan uses memory,

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Episode 46 - Titanic Review, Disaster Epic, or Epic...

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2025/09/10

Grab your life jackets - In this episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into James Cameron’s Titanic (1997), the epic romance and disaster film that became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. We discuss Leonardo DiCaprio’s iconic performance as Jack Dawson, Kate Winslet’s unforgettable role as Rose DeWitt Bukater, and the on-screen chemistry that made audiences fall in love with their story.From the breathtaking visuals of the RMS Titanic’s grandeur to the heartbreaking final act, we

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Episode 45 - Birdman Review, Batman on Broadway

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2025/08/26

Proof that the only thing scarier than superhero movies is Broadway.It’s that time again. We’re back with another edition of Cast-A-Role, and this time round we’re taking a look at Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning, one-shot fever dream, Birdman, starring Micheal Keaton, Edward Nortan and Emma Stone. In this episode we discuss: the outstanding cast, and equally outstanding performance. the stunning cinematography. we break down the character of Riggan Thomson and the effect his career

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Episode 44 - Get Out Review, Hot Horror or...

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2025/08/18

It’s that time again for another (albeit slightly delayed) episode of Cast A Role, and this week the Mega Wheel presented us with one of Nicks films that he believes Jim should have watched by now.In this episode, we dive into Jordan Peele’s Get Out (2017), the groundbreaking psychological horror film that blends suspense, satire, and razor-sharp social commentary. We break down the film’s most memorable moments — from the chilling “Sunken Place” to the unsettling Armitage family — and explore how

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Episode 43 - Rubber Review, A Film For No Reason

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2025/07/28

In this episode of Cast-a-Role, we tackle Jim's first wildcard from his junk food list, Quentin Dupieux’s Rubber — the cult indie comedy-horror film that dares to ask the question: What if a tire... but make it murder? Spoiler: It’s weird, it’s meta, and it might be trolling us all.We break down this head-scratching horror-comedy, where a sentient tire named Robert uses telekinesis to explode people’s heads, roll through the desert, occasionally watch other people watching the movie he’s in, and

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Episode 42 - Seven Samurai Review, The Film That...

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2025/07/15

www.castarolepod.comIn this episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into Akira Kurosawa’s legendary 1954 epic, Seven Samurai — a cinematic masterpiece that redefined storytelling, action, and the ensemble cast formula. Join us as we break down the film’s iconic characters, revolutionary directing techniques, and the lasting impact this samurai film has had on everything from The Magnificent Seven to Star Wars. We explore the themes of honor, sacrifice, and strategy that still resonate today, and

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Episode 41 - This Is Spinal Tap Review, Turn It Up To...

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2025/07/01

Turn It Up to Eleven! In this latest episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into the legendary rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984). Join us as we break down Rob Reiner’s iconic cult classic, exploring why This Is Spinal Tap is still one of the greatest comedy movies of all time.We’ll review the funniest moments, the unforgettable characters like Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins, and the film’s groundbreaking “mockumentary” style that paved the way for shows like The Office and Parks and

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Episode 40 - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, A...

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2025/06/17

We’re back, and we’ve got our hidden strings attached, and we’re flying through the trees as wee discus Ang Lee’s wuxia masterpiece, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon from the year 2000.We perform a deep-dive on the cast, such as Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-fats career defining performances. The beautifully constructed fight choreography, the Green Destiny sword lore, and lasting impact on world cinema, that turned this Chinese art house films, into a must see blockbuster.

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Episode 39 - Top Gun Review, Highyway To The Danger Zone

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2025/06/03

Talk to Me, Goose: Is Top Gun Still King Of The Skies?Description: In this episode, we’re hopping into the cockpit and revisiting Top Gun—the high-flying ‘80s classic that gave us Tom Cruise as Maverick, unforgettable aerial stunts, and one of the most iconic soundtracks of all time (you're already humming them, aren't you?). Whether you’ve seen it 50 times or are just now getting around to it, Top Gun is one of those movies that never stops being cool. We chat about what made Top Gun such a hit in

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Episode 38 - Trainspotting Review, Sex, Drugs and...

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2025/05/20

This week on Cast-A-Role, we’re diving headfirst into the wild, messy, unforgettable world of Trainspotting - Danny Boyle’s 90s cult classic that gave us Choose Life, Iggy Pop, and one of the most iconic toilet scenes in movie history.In this episode, we discuss: Why Trainspotting is such an important film, and what made it the cult classic it is today Ewan McGregor's performance as Renton Addiction, Friendship - and how the film doesn't pull any punches We discuss some of our favourite moments,

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Episode 37 - The Godfather, The Best Film EVER??

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2025/05/06

This week on Cast-A-Role, we’re breaking down one of the most iconic films in cinema history: The Godfather. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, this 1972 classic didn’t just redefine the gangster genre — it changed movies forever.In this episode, we unpack: The film’s influence on Hollywood and modern storytelling The transformation of Michael Corleone and what it says about power and identity Key performances, unforgettable scenes, and why they still

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Episode 36 - Herrrrrrre's Jimmy! The Shining Review...

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2025/03/25

With yet another tantalizing movie review, your new favourite movie podcast is back.It's our season finale, and we've picked a big one. We review Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name, The Shining. Expect the usual hijinks from the trio as we give our opinions on what many consider one of the greatest horror movies of all time.

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Episode 35 - Like Ketchup With Steak, The Man That...

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2025/03/11

We are back again with another new episode, and this time, we are doing a Patreon-suggested movie, Bill Murrays, The Man That Knew Too Little.We begin this week discussing steak, and Nick gives one of the worst opinions EVER! Sam goes off piste, and plugs a Youtube channel, which leads to Jim giving a stong soupy opinion Then Jim ends "What we've been watching" with a STRONG opinion. We then begrudgingly discuss possibly the worst movie we've covered to date. Nick continues his trend of giving

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Episode 34 - Metal Gear Solid The Movie

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2025/02/26

https://www.patreon.com/c/castarolepodcast/membershipWe are back with another Cast A Role, and not only are we back with one of our video game movie pitches, it's also Jims' birthday. This week rather than discussing what we have been watching, we talk about what we have been playing. During this discussion, Sam reveals a life lesson that he has recently learned. Nick tells us of his newly found cult leadership. Our talk leads us to gush over one of the best games of a generation, including

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Episode 33 - Spaceballs, Review and Recast

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2025/02/11

www.patreon.com/castarolepodcastYou voted in your masses and asked for it, so we did it, and with a sequel in the works, it made perfect sense. We have reviewed and recast, Mel Brooks 1987 Sci-Fi spoof, Spaceballs. This week Jim gives his thoughts on The Substance, which leads to a little extra discussion with Sam Nick gets put under the spotlight Jim has a mare (or 2) Together we come up with much better jokes (seriously Mel, give us a call) During our recasting, all hell breaks loose as Jim has a

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Episode 32 - Nosferatu Review

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2025/01/28

How have we already made it through January? Well, we certainly aren't slowing down, and Nick has finally managed to get Jim and Sam to sit down and watch a horror film.The guys went together to the cinema to sit down and watch Robert Eggers, Nosferatu. We begin this week by discussing the career of the recently passed David Lynch. Sam declares he's already found his film of 2025. We worked out what we believed would make up the musical to end all musicals. And we of course deep dive into

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Episode 31 - Tremors, Review and Recast

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2025/01/14

We may be two weeks into the new year, but we are back with our first review and recasting of 2025. After the carnage brought about by Armageddon, we are left with nothing but Tremors. So that's what we're covering this time out: the 1990 Kevin Bacon hit Tremors.We start this week disguising ourselves as a food podcast with a LOT of cheese chat. Nick starts and quits a journey in anime. Jim watched a film recommended by Sam, which led to a flat earther chat. It may be a new year, but that doesn't

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