New York Episodes

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review , where this week we’re going full rom-com with a film that brings swagger, charm, and a surprisingly heartfelt message to the genre: Hitch (2005). Directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith in peak smooth-talking form, Hitch follows Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, a professional dating consultant known as the “Date Doctor.” His job? Helping awkward men win over the women of their dreams. His golden rule? No tricks, just helping guys be the best version of th...

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! In today’s episode, we’re exploring the iconic New York City landscape as captured through the lens of cinema. We’ll highlight the top 5 New York landmarks featured in movies, then delve into Spike Lee’s powerful drama 25th Hour (2002), followed by a nostalgic look at the animated ser...

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 stepping into the gritty and vibrant streets of 1960s New York with A Bronx Tale. Directed by Robert De Niro, who also stars, this film is not just a gangster movie; it's a profound coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of racial tensions and moral dilemmas. A Bro...

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review, where today we're taking aim at a controversial classic that arguably defined an entire genre: Death Wish (1974). Directed by Michael Winner and starring Charles Bronson as the archetypal vigilante, Paul Kersey, this film sparked debate upon its release and continues to be a topic of conversation for cinephiles and critics alike. Death Wish plunges viewers into the grim reality of a New York City plagued by crime and fear. Charles Bronson's Paul Kersey is...

Today we're taking a trip back to the late '90s to discuss a quirky, offbeat gem: Pecker (1998). Directed by John Waters, Pecker is a comedy that tells the story of a young amateur photographer in Baltimore, played by Edward Furlong. Pecker, so nicknamed for his childhood habit of pecking at his food, captures pictures of his eccentric family and the colourful characters around his neighbourhood. When his work catches the eye of a New York art dealer, he's suddenly thrust into the world of hi...