This week, we discuss two films which feature wrestling.The first is Paradise Alley (1978), an American sports drama written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone (in his feature directorial debut). The film tells the story of three It

138. Estômago (2007) & Bacurau (2019)

28 days ago 1h 26m

This week, we discuss two critically acclaimed films from Brazil.The first is Estômago (2007), a Brazilian–Italian film directed by Marcos Jorge. It tells the story of Raimundo, a humble man who moves to the big city to become a chef. The film

137. White Dog (1982) & The Big Red One (1980)

Apr 28th, 2024 1h 21m

This week, we discuss two films from American director Samuel Fuller.The first is White Dog (1982), a drama/horror film based on Romain Gary's 1970 novel of the same name. The film depicts the struggle of a dog trainer named Keys (Paul Winfiel

136. A Hero (2021) & Annette (2021)

Apr 21st, 2024 1h 36m

This week, we discuss two films which competed for the Palme d’Or in 2021.The first is A Hero (2021), an Iranian-French drama film written and directed by Asghar Farhadi and starring Amir Jadidi, Mohsen Tanabandeh and Sahar Goldoost. The film

135. Before the Rain (1994) & Farewell My Concubine (1993)

Apr 14th, 2024 1h 32m

This week, we discuss two highly acclaimed films from the 90s.The first is Before the Rain (1994), a Macedonian war film written and directed by Milcho Manchevski and starring Katrin Cartlidge and Rade Šerbedžija. The film was nominated for

134. The Silent Partner (1978) & Capricorn One (1977)

Mar 24th, 2024 1h 53m

This week, we discuss two films from the 1970s starring Elliott Gould.The first is The Silent Partner (1978), a 1978 Canadian thriller film directed by Daryl Duke and starring Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, and Susannah York.The seco

133. Throne of Blood (1957) & Ikiru (1952)

Mar 17th, 2024 1h 19m

This week, we discuss two films from legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.The first is Throne of Blood (1957), which is based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The film stars Toshiro Mifune and Isuzu Yamada in the lead roles. With a budget of

132. The Best of 2023

Jan 3rd, 2024 1h 11m

In this week’s episode we run through our best of 2023, starting with our top 5 toss pick films. We also delve into our favourite (and least favourite) media released last year.LinksInstagram -@callitfriendopodcast@munnywales@andyjayrit

131. Zero Effect (1998) & The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)

Dec 24th, 2023 1h 39m

This week, we discuss two films connected to Sherlock Holmes.The first is Zero Effect (1998), a mystery comedy film written and directed by Jake Kasdan in his feature directional debut. Starring Bill Pullman as "the world's most private detect

130. The Yakuza (1974) & Sonatine (1993)

Dec 17th, 2023 1h 21m

This week, we discuss two films about the Japanese mafia.The first is The Yakuza (1974), a neo-noir crime drama film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura and Brian Keith. The screenplay by Paul Schrader and Robe

129. Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (1971) & The Boogeyman (2023)

Dec 10th, 2023 1h 35m

This week, we discuss two American horror films.The first is Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (1971), an independent film co-written and directed by John Hancock. The film depicts the nightmarish experiences of a psychologically fragile woman who

128. The Double (2013) & Double Impact (1991)

Dec 3rd, 2023 1h 6m

This week, we discuss two films featuring one actor playing two identical characters.The first is The Double (2013), an adaptation of the Fyodor Dostoyevsky novella of the same name. The film, directed by comedian Richard Ayoade, stars Jesse E

127. Mikey and Nicky (1976) & The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

Nov 26th, 2023 1h 34m

This week, we discuss two crime films from the 1970s.The first is Mikey and Nicky (1976), written and directed by Elaine May. It stars John Cassavetes as a desperate small-time mobster and Peter Falk as his longtime, childhood friend.The seco

126. The Water Diviner (2014) & Les Misérables (2012)

Nov 19th, 2023 1h 25m

This week, we discuss two films starring actor Russell Crowe.The first is The Water Diviner (2014), a fictional story set during and after the ANZAC Gallipoli campaign in WW1. The film marked Crowe’s first outing as a director.The second is L

125. Broadcast News (1987) & Network (1976)

Nov 12th, 2023 1h 36m

This week, we discuss two films about the media.The first is Broadcast News (1987), a romantic comedy starring Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks and William Hurt. The film, written and directed by James L. Brooks, was nominated for seven Academy Awa

124. Roadgames (1981) & Triangle (2009)

Nov 5th, 2023 1h 13m

This week, we discuss two horror/thrillers made in Australia.The first is Roadgames (1981), starring Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film, directed by Hitchcock protégé Richard Franklin, is a reimagining of Rear Window from the cab of a

123. Psycho 2 (1983) & The People Under the Stairs (1991)

Oct 29th, 2023 1h 23m

This week, we discuss two classic cult horror films.The first is Psycho 2 (1983), a psychological slasher directed by Richard Franklin. It is the first sequel to Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho and the second film in the Psycho franchise.

122. The Outfit (1973) & Killing Them Softly (2012)

Oct 22nd, 2023 1h 18m

This week, we discuss two neo-noir films about the world of organised crime.The first is The Outfit (1973), starring Robert Duvall as a version of Donald E. Westlake’s “Parker” character, first played by Lee Marvin in Point Blank (1967).The s

121. The Visitor (2007) & Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)

Oct 15th, 2023 1h 14m

This week, we discuss two films featuring cross-cultural relationships involving Arab immigrants.The first is The Visitor (2007), starring Richard Jenkins as a lonely middle-aged man who befriends a younger Palestinian-Syrian djembe drum playe

120. California Split (1974) & Nashville (1975)

Oct 8th, 2023 1h 22m

This week, we discuss two films directed by Robert Altman in the 1970s.The first is California Split (1974), starring Elliott Gould and George Segal as a pair of sleazy gamblers who head to Reno to try to win big.The second is Nashville (1975

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

Oct 1st, 2023 1h 10m

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 sta

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

Sep 24th, 2023 49m 41s

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

117. The 4 Big Films of Summer 2023

Sep 17th, 2023 1h 7m

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.LinksInstagram -@callitfriendopodcast@munnywales@andyjayritchieJ

116. An Officer and a Spy (2019) & Munich: The Edge of War (2021)

Jun 11th, 2023 1h 38m

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 H

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

May 20th, 2023 1h 27m

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 screenwrit