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Feb. 12, 2025

Midweek Mention... The Bromley Boys

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! In today's episode, we're diving into the charming British coming-of-age comedy, The Bromley Boys (2018), directed by Steve M Kelly. This film offers a nostalgic look at football fandom in late 1960s Britain, capturing the highs and lows of supporting the underdog. Setting the Scene: A Teenage Obsession Set in the suburbs of London during the late 1960s, The Bromley Boys follows 15-year-old David "Dave" Roberts, portrayed by Brenock O'Connor. Dave becomes...
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Feb. 5, 2025

Samurai Marathon

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we’re taking a deep dive into Samurai Marathon (2019), a visually stunning period film directed by Bernard Rose. Inspired by historical events, this film blends samurai action, political intrigue, and themes of honor and perseverance into a gripping cinematic experience. Set in feudal Japan during the 1850s, Samurai Marathon is based on real events that led to the creation of Japan’s first marathon. The film follows Lord Itakura (Hiroki Hasegawa), ...
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April 19, 2024

The Sapphires & The Magic Prank Show

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! In today’s eclectic episode, we’re starting with a rundown of the top 5 iconic scans in movies, exploring the captivating story of "The Sapphires," and wrapping up with some magical laughs in "Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman." Top 5 Iconic Scans in Movies: "Blade Runner" (1982) - Voight-Kampff Test: This polygraph-like machine scans for emotional responses to distinguish humans from replicants, setting the tone for this sci-fi classic’s deep explora...
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Nov. 15, 2023

Midweek Mention... The Score

Robert De Niro, Marlon Brando, Edward Norton and Angela Bassett teamed up with director Frank Oz for a classic 'One Last Job' type setup in heist movie THE SCORE (2001). Solid if predictable with decent pacing, it's that stellar cast which sets it apart and Brando is suitably curious in his final on-screen performance. We discuss the hilarious muppet based on set hostility and Edward Norton's recurring roles playing people pretending to have disabilities. We love to hear from our listeners! B...
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July 7, 2023

Black Rain

When a notorious gangster escapes from custody while being transported to Japan, rebellious but inept cop Nick Conklin (Michael Douglas) sets out to recapture him at any cost, in Ridley Scott’s action thriller BLACK RAIN (1989). Slightly more thoughtful than it might first appear, with America's position as a global power analysed through the lens of an unengaging and drawn-out organised crime saga that never quite gets going. A likeable performance from Andy Garcia as unfortunately beheaded par...
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Sept. 14, 2022

Midweek Mention... The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Garth Jennings's adaptation of THE HITCHHIKERS'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY starts much like the source material, when the Earth is unexpectedly demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, before veering off on a contrived and underwritten love triangle which makes this 2005 sci-fi comedy only moderately successful. Hapless Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) and his friend, the experienced galactic journalist Ford Prefect (Mos Def), find themselves aboard a stolen spaceship piloted by two-headed Galactic...