{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d2fd0dc5079dde6185fb74/66da326b06792f68ecf4cad1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Threads (1984) with co-host Sarah","description":"<p>This is a grim one, but it's a film you need to see!</p><p><br></p><p>A British kitchen sink drama set in Sheffield in 1983, which follows a young couple expecting their first child before a nuclear war interrupts their plans.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Sean and Sarah review one of the most-unflinching and best British TV films of all time.</p><p>Will they remain unimpressed by their choice of film?</p><p><br></p><p>Warning: This podcast episodes contains descriptions of some of the shocking events in the film.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Discussion Points:</p><p>-Sarah and Sean forgot how bleak this film is.</p><p>-How timely this film feels in 2024, even though it was made in 1984.</p><p>-The impact of this film when it was first released.</p><p>-How unnerving this film is.&nbsp;</p><p>-Sean wonders whether they should have chosen this film.</p><p>-The British Soap Creme-de-le-creme of actors.&nbsp;</p><p>-Just how much the British underestimated the impact of a nuclear bomb.</p><p>-Sarah debuts her Northern impression.</p><p>-Sarah discusses the power of background events bubbling over so \"abruptly and quickly\", describing it as \"masterful\" and \"amazing\".</p><p>-Sarah describes the power of the small character moments, which make the film so special.</p><p>-The effects on the post-war generation and the complete lack of social cohesion is highlighted by Sarah.&nbsp;</p><p>-Sean wonders if humans would become functionally extinct; when a species reaches such a low level of members that it will inevitably become extinct, as it is unable to replenish it's numbers.</p><p><br></p><p>Raised Questions:</p><p>-Will this film change the trajectory of your day?</p><p>-How bad is Sean's Sheffield accent?</p><p>-Is there anything better than an upper class English voice heralding your doom?&nbsp;</p><p>-Does watching this film make you extra British?</p><p>-Why did they show Threads (1984) to school children?</p><p>-Does this film make you want to stop making jokes?</p><p>-Was this film the death knell for many high street shops?</p><p>-Did they need to make it seem survivable?</p><p>-It's not good when they quietly store away the paintings is it?</p><p>-Is this the best thing that the BBC has ever made?</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for Listening!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Get in touch:</p><p>We would love to hear your thoughts on Threads (1984). Let us know what you thought of the film and our podcast review!</p><p><br></p><p>Find us here:&nbsp;</p><p>Twitter: @YourselfReview</p><p>Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠</p>","author_name":"Review It Yourself"}