Russell Crowe Episodes

In this episode of Bad Dads Film Review, the dads review True History of the Kelly Gang (2019), Justin Kurzel’s bleak and visually striking adaptation of Peter Carey’s novel about Ned Kelly. They discuss the film’s deliberately unstable relationship with truth, young Ned’s brutal upbringing, Ellen Kelly’s influence, the Sons of Sieve cross-dressing mythology, Russell Crowe as Harry Power, Nicholas Hoult’s disturbing Constable Fitzpatrick, George MacKay’s performance as adult Ned, the gang’s homemade armour, the failed train ambush and the bloody final siege. Dan gives the film a mid recommend because of its punishing bleakness, while Reegs, Chris and Sidey give strong recommends for the performances, visuals and thematic weight.

Welcome back to another episode of Bad Dads Film Review. Today, we're mixing it up with a delectable discussion of top movie lunches, followed by a dive into a unique beer-fueled adventure, and wrapping up with a peek into the charming world of kids' TV. Top 5 Lunches in Movies: The Lunch Date in "When Harry Met Sally": Who can forget the iconic Katz's Deli scene? It's not just about what they ate, but the unforgettable conversation that made movie history. The Cafeteria Scene in "The Bre...

Today, we're lacing up our gloves and stepping into the ring with a real underdog story, Cinderella Man. Directed by Ron Howard, Cinderella Man takes us back to the Great Depression, where we meet James J. Braddock, a once-promising boxer forced into retirement after a string of losses. Played with a compelling blend of grit and vulnerability by Russell Crowe, Braddock struggles to support his family during these tough times. But as fate would have it, he gets a second chance – an opportunity to...

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, or MACTFSOTW, as it prefers to be known, is a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas where the English Navy chase down and capture some Frenchies. A sure fire hit as far as the Bad Dads are concerned. The movie casts Russell Crowe as our hero, Jack Aubrey. This was just just a few years after Gladiator, so Mr Crowe is still in full on dashing hunk hero mode! This feels like a throwback to a huge Hollywood production of old and one dad is parti...

This weeks Midweek Mention was chosen by Dan and sees his love affair with sports movies continuing with 1999's MYSTERY, ALASKA. Rusell Crowe stars as Justin Beiber (near enough) : sheriff and captain of the local ice hockey team in the tiny fictional town that gives the film its name. When a Sports Illustrated article is published about the towns open pond style skating it attracts the interests of the NHL and an exhibition game between the New York Rangers and the local community is arranged,...