Heist Episodes

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out! Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're delving into the noirish depths of Stanley Kubrick’s early masterpiece, The Killing (1956). This film, often hailed as a seminal work in the heist genre, showcases Kubrick's burgeoning directorial prowess and his knack for intricate storytelling. The Killing is set aro...

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're delving into the crime-thriller world with a deep dive into the 1995 classic, Heat. Directed by Michael Mann, Heat is set in the crime-ridden streets of Los Angeles and is known for its gritty realism and intense action. This film isn't just a heist movie; it's a complex narrative exploring the lives and motivations of both the criminals and the law enforcement pursuing them. The story revolves around Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro), a profess...

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...

Seemingly emerging with many of his career trademarks already on display, THIEF (1981) is writer and director Michael Mann's film debut and features the auteur's usual meticulous attention to detail and commitment to realism in this terrific crime revenge thriller. When strictly freelance diamond heist expert Frank's fence meets an untimely demise he is forced into a meeting with mafia boss Leo (Robert Prosky), who persuades him to undertake one last, lucrative job. Somehow feeling fresh despite...