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In this week's chaotic symphony of opinions first impressions matter as we break down the Top 5 Opening Scenes in movie history. Whether the rest of the movie is a masterpiece or not, these scenes captured our attention from the outset. From Kevin Costner peeing into a cup and drinking it in the opening moments of WATERWORLD to the librarian from GHOSTBUSTERS to Michael’s first kill in HALLOWEEN, literally none of these movies are mentioned. Five years after Steve McQueen’s 12 YEARS A SLAVE won...

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...

Hey there, Dads and film aficionados! It’s time for another episode of Bad Dads Film Review, and today we’re cozying up to delve into two compelling tales of age, regret, and reconciliation. First on our list is The Mule, brought to us by the legendary Clint Eastwood. In this gritty drama inspired by true events, Eastwood plays Earl Stone, a man in his 80s who stumbles into a job as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. His journey is not just one of dodging law enforcement and transporting il...

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review, where this week we're saddling up and riding into the gritty world of Clint Eastwood's 1992 revisionist Western, Unforgiven. Unforgiven is not your typical Western shoot-'em-up. It's a film that questions the myths of the Old West, presenting a tale steeped in moral complexity and the harsh truths of frontier justice. Eastwood directs and stars as William Munny, a notorious outlaw and killer who's left his violent past behind for a quiet life with his chi...

Welcome back to another cultured escapade with your favorite group of cinema-loving patriarchs here at Bad Dads Film Review! This week we're tipping our berets to the charm of France with a très magnifique lineup! First off, let's uncork some vintage nostalgia as we reminisce over our favorite French characters and actors. Oh là là, do we have a list that dances from the cobblestone streets of Paris to the glamorous allure of the silver screen! We'll laugh, we'll argue, and we might even atte...

This week, we're heading to the romantic streets of Paris with "Eiffel". This isn't just a story about beams and bolts; it's a tale of passion, both in love and in architecture. Duris delivers a heartfelt performance as the brilliant yet tormented engineer, and Mackey shines as the enigmatic Adrienne. If you've ever found yourself marveling at the Eiffel Tower's grandeur, this movie offers a poetic glimpse behind its creation. It's a beautiful testament to the lengths one will go for love and ...

No One Will Save You is a gripping science fiction horror film from 2023. It's the brainchild of Brian Duffield, who not only wrote but also directed and produced it. One of the standout features of this movie is its unique approach to dialogue – imagine watching a 93-minute film with only five clearly audible words! The story centers around Brynn, a seamstress who's dealing with the loss of her mother and best friend. She finds solace in creating a model town in her living room, leading a li...

Join us for more incredible insights, as we get to grips with Ballerina. Not the Ana de Armas one, because that isn't out until 2024, and this is 2023. We getting stuck into the Korean revenge movie directed by Lee Chung-hyun which features so excellent action and great performances. The dads all really enjoyed this one, especially the innovatively shot action sequences. Dan thought the he enjoyed it, but had forgotten a lot of it, having seen it a massive 24 hours before this review. That's w...

Hey there, Dads! Are you ready for another thrilling ride? This week on Bad Dads Film Review, we're diving headfirst into a suspenseful little number that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about your neighbors. Enter "10 x 10". A seemingly simple title for a movie that's anything but. Picture this: Luke Evans, playing the intense yet mysterious Lewis, kidnaps Cathy, played by the ever-talented Kelly Reilly, and confines her in a soundproofed 10 x 10 cell. But here's th...

We're on holiday! Well, more accurately, Sidey is on holiday which means the the Bad Dads gears come to a grinding halt. Never fear though because Dan and I sat down to discuss Spanish director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia's THE PLATFORM. A single location horror with a searing anti-capitalist message, we loved the utterly unique premise, minimalist set design and it's single blunt metaphor hammered home over the duration of the movie. We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate...

It's time for a deep dive – literally – as we plunge into the abyss on this aquatic edition of Bad Dads Film Review. First up, let's submerge ourselves in the world of submarines! Over the years, there have been so many iconic submarines that have graced the big screen, haven't there? Remember The Nautilus from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"? A true marvel of underwater engineering! Then, of course, there's The Red October from "The Hunt for Red October" – Sean Connery's Russian accent and a ...

Today, we're venturing into the icy depths of the Cold War in an episode of Bad Dads Film Review that promises to be both chilling and thrilling. Let's dive deep into "K-19: The Widowmaker". This one isn't just a film – it's an experience. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, this gripping drama, led by Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson, takes us aboard the Soviet Union's first ballistic missile nuclear submarine. They called it K-19, but due to its string of unfortunate events, it became notoriously dubbe...

Welcome back to another delightful episode of Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're getting a little bit piggy, a tad mystical, and even diving into the digital realm. Hope you Dads are strapped in for the ride! First up, it's pig time! Now, who doesn’t love a good pig? They're cute, often quite smart, and they've given us some of the best characters in books and movies. Babe, for instance – the little piggy who thought he was a sheepdog. An absolute classic. And then there’s Pumbaa from "The Lion...

Writer and producer George Miller spent nearly a decade attempting to bring his adaptation of Dick King-Smith's novel The Sheep-Pig to the big screen, eventually teaming with co-writer and director Christopher Noonan for 1993's BABE, the story of a pig who wants to be a sheepdog. Completely timeless with moments of sweet sincerity balanced against the movies desire to stay true to the animals perspective and its theme of animals needing a purpose other than to be eaten, James Cromwell steals th...

Unless you’re grifting for oil companies or are the kind of person who uses the phrase "mainstream media" unironically you understand that mankind has perpetrated significant and seemingly irreversible damage to our planet through intensive industrial agriculture, over population, over fishing, deforestation, pollution and the burning of fossil fuels which has triggered climate change, destroyed eco systems and is probably responsible for the bastard mosquito who tortured me as I tried to sleep ...

This is going to take some imagination because it is a very subtle movie but IDIOCRACY (2006) asks us to visualise a world in which America is in danger of becoming a dry, polluted wasteland ruled by a crude reality tv star who cannot pronounce the word ‘nuclear’ properly, where corporations manipulate and corrupt a vulgar, angry and willfully ignorant population using a combination of fake news and pseudo-science. Mike Judge's angry and very stupid comedy polemic has an inherently cruel and un...

Hey Dads, welcome back to the Jurassic edition of the Bad Dads Film Review! Hope you've got your archaeologist gear on hand because today we're diving deep into the prehistoric world. Let's kick things off with some dino talk. We all have our favourite dinosaurs, whether it's from a movie, a book, or that one trip to the Natural History Museum. Remember the big ol' T-Rex? Of course, you do! King of the dinosaurs, and the guy that probably haunted a few of your dreams. But then, there's the grac...

Welcome back to another roaring episode of Bad Dads Film Review, where the stakes are high and the dinosaurs are... well, life-sized! Alright Dads, we're hopping in the time machine today, not to the era of neon shirts or cassette tapes, but much, much further. We're going to an island where the impossible becomes possible: the magical, the mythical, the legendary – Jurassic Park. You remember the first time you heard that resonant T-Rex roar, right? Or the shimmering ripples in the glass of w...

We're going on a bit of a detective spree today, and what better way to kick things off than with a little chat about pipes? We all know how Sherlock loved his, and honestly, who can resist the allure of a finely crafted smoking instrument? First up, there's the iconic Briar Pipe. You've likely seen this one in the hands of wise old gentlemen – it's got that vintage charm, doesn't it? Then there's the artistic Meerschaum. It's not just a pipe but a piece of art. Oh, and how can we forget the ru...

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of Bad Dads Film Review! Fellow Dads, it's time to cozy up, perhaps with a cup of your favorite brew, as we immerse ourselves in the captivating world of Sherlock Holmes, with a spotlight on one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's cheekiest tales: "The Red-Headed League." Imagine answering an advertisement because of the color of your hair! Jabez Wilson, a straightforward pawnbroker, finds himself caught up in such a bizarre scheme. At first, it all seems innoc...

Hello and welcome to another harmonious episode of Bad Dads Film Review! Dads, grab your air guitars, don your freshest 90s threads, and let’s explore the collision of music, movies, and some serious sitcom nostalgia. Top 5: Musician Cameos in Movies: Have you ever been watching a movie and suddenly thought, "Wait, isn't that...?" Musicians popping up in our favorite films can be a delightful surprise. From David Bowie in "Zoolander" to Keith Richards in "Pirates of the Caribbean," we’ll rank a...

Welcome back to another rhythm-infused episode of Bad Dads Film Review! Fellow Dad aficionados, dust off your giant suits and get ready to groove, because this week, we're diving headfirst into the world of concert films with the iconic "Stop Making Sense." Directed by Jonathan Demme and showcasing the inimitable Talking Heads, led by the always dynamic David Byrne, "Stop Making Sense" is not just a concert film—it's an experience. Filmed over four nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in 1983...

Welcome back to another flavourful episode of Bad Dads Film Review! Pull up a chair, fellow Dad cinephiles, as we pour over the dynamic world of servers and explore action-packed precincts, all the while indulging in some animated nostalgia. Top 5: Waiters/Waitresses in Film & TV: Serving isn't just a job, it's an art form. We start off by paying homage to the most iconic waiters and waitresses to grace our screens. From the sassy Diane Chambers of "Cheers" to the endearingly clumsy Amelia Bede...

Welcome back, listeners, to another edition of Bad Dads Film Review! This time, your favourite crew of Dad film buffs is taking a deep dive into the world of minimum wage, crazy co-workers, and the chaos of the service industry with the 2005 comedy, "Waiting..." Directed by Rob McKittrick and starring Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, and Justin Long, "Waiting..." provides a behind-the-scenes look at the antics and dramas of the staff at Shenaniganz restaurant. From the servers who mess with rude cust...