FILMS I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED (YET)

In the latest episode of the FILMS I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED YET podcast, a special spin-off from WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, I dive into another film from my ever-expanding DVD collection. This week, I randomly selected the thriller "Arlington Road" starring Jeff Bridges. Join me as I watch it for the first time and share my review!"Arlington Road" (1999) is a gripping thriller directed by Mark Pellington. The film stars Jeff Bridges as Michael Faraday, a widowed college professor who becomes increasingly suspicious of his seemingly friendly neighbors, Oliver and Cheryl Lang, played by Tim Robbins and Joan Cusack. As Faraday delves deeper into the Langs' lives, he uncovers a web of deception and a chilling conspiracy that threatens national security. The film explores themes of paranoia, trust, and the fine line between vigilance and obsession, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with its intense atmosphere and unexpected twists.

In the latest episode of the FILMS I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED YET podcast, a special spin-off from WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, I dive into another film from my ever-expanding DVD collection. This week, I randomly selected 'To Walk with Lions,' the sequel to the movie 'Born Free.' Join me as I watch it for the first time and share my review!"To Walk with Lions" (1999) is a biographical adventure drama that serves as a sequel to the beloved film "Born Free." Directed by Carl Schultz, the movie stars Richard Harris as George Adamson, a renowned wildlife conservationist. The film chronicles the later years of Adamson's life, focusing on his efforts to protect lions in Kenya's Kora National Reserve. Alongside his assistant, Tony Fitzjohn (John Michie), Adamson battles poachers and political pressures to create a safe haven for the majestic big cats. "To Walk with Lions" offers a poignant and inspiring look at the challenges and triumphs of wildlife conservation, highlighting the enduring legacy of a man dedicated to living in harmony with nature.

In the latest episode of the FILMS I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED YET podcast, a special spin-off from WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, I dive into another film from my ever-expanding DVD collection. This week, I randomly selected 'Get Shorty,' a crime comedy starring John Travolta, which was released in the wake of the iconic 'Pulp Fiction.' Join me as I watch it for the first time and share my review!"Get Shorty" (1995) is a sharp and witty crime comedy directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, featuring John Travolta in the lead role. Travolta plays Chili Palmer, a charming and shrewd Miami loan shark who finds himself in Hollywood on a mission to collect a debt. Intrigued by the movie business, Chili decides to try his hand at producing a film. With a star-studded cast including Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, and Danny DeVito, "Get Shorty" offers a satirical glimpse into the world of filmmaking. The film, based on Elmore Leonard's novel of the same name, is celebrated for its clever script, engaging performances, and the seamless blend of crime and comedy.Check out WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST for hour long episodes of movie discussion and review

This weeks FILM THAT I OWN THAT I HAVEN'T WATCHED YET is the 1971 drama The Last Picture Show directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Set in a small, declining Texas town in the early 1950s, "The Last Picture Show" explores the lives and coming-of-age experiences of a group of teenagers as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a place seemingly stuck in time. The film captures the bleakness and beauty of small-town life, addressing themes of love, friendship, and loss.Sonny Crawford (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane Jackson (Jeff Bridges) are best friends dealing with the turbulence of adolescence.Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd) is Duane's girlfriend, exploring her own desires and ambitions.Ruth Popper (Cloris Leachman), the lonely wife of the high school coach, has an affair with Sonny.Sam the Lion (Ben Johnson) is the town's patriarch, offering wisdom and guidance to the younger generation.Genevieve (Eileen Brennan) and Lois Farrow (Ellen Burstyn) add depth to the tapestry of town life with their own stories.Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and based on the novel by Larry McMurtry, "The Last Picture Show" is a poignant portrayal of a vanishing way of life, masterfully brought to screen by a talented ensemble cast. The film received critical acclaim for its authenticity, strong performances, and evocative black-and-white cinematography.

I'm back at the DVD collection this week, selecting another one of those movies that I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED YET!! And this week its the 2004 Action flick MAN ON FIRE! Man on Fire" is an action-thriller that follows the story of John Creasy (Denzil Washington) , a burned-out ex-CIA operative turned bodyguard. Hired to protect a young girl named Pita Ramos (Dakota Fanning) in Mexico City, Creasy finds a new sense of purpose. However, when Pita is abducted, Creasy's world shatters, igniting a relentless quest for vengeance. As he navigates the dangerous underworld, Creasy employs his lethal skills to take down anyone involved in the kidnapping, uncovering corruption and betrayal along the way. This intense narrative of redemption and revenge showcases the lengths one man will go to in order to save the innocent and punish the guilty.Director: Tony ScottScreenplay: Brian HelgelandBased on the Novel by: A.J. QuinnellDenzel Washington as John W. CreasyDakota Fanning as Lupita "Pita" Martin RamosRadha Mitchell as Lisa Martin RamosMarc Anthony as Samuel RamosChristopher Walken as Paul RayburnGiancarlo Giannini as Miguel ManzanoMickey Rourke as Jordan KalfusRachel Ticotin as Mariana Garcia Guerrero

Its time for yet another film that I own that I haven't watched yet! Starring Jeff Bridges as the dude-like aging down and out country and western star 'Bad Blake', Crazy Heart tells the story of how he starts a relationship with Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal) a younger woman who encourages him to turn his life around. Written and directed by Scott Cooper, and also starring Colin Farrell and Robert Duvall.FILMS I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED YET is a spin off from the WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST. These short episodes are simply movie and film reviews, recorded straight after my very first viewing of a movie! I buy DVD's and Blurays at a rate quicker than I can watch them, and so I have written all of the films titles onto a scrap of paper which I have collected into a Tupperware pot, and each week I pick one, read the DVD cover, and then watch the film. After watching the film I give my initial thoughts on the classic movie of the week.

This weeks pick from the pot of Films that I Own That I Haven't Watched (Yet) is a Western, a genre that before I began this podcast (and our sister podcast WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST - look it up!!) I hadn't really explored at all. From writer director Sergio Leone comes one of the finest Spaghetti Westerns, launching the career of the director and his young American star Clint Eastwood as the Man with no name, A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS as he takes his place in between two rival factions The Rojo's and The Baxter's in a small western town. Films I Own But Haven't Watched Yet is a spin off podcast from Trev, the creator and co-presenter of WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST (formally known as We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast) and is a short movie review podcast in which Trev goes through his DVD and Bluray collection and views some of the titles that he hasn't got around to watching yet, and gives his initial response to the movie straight after the viewing. Watch or own your copy of A Fistful of Dollars here - https://amzn.to/3xgwe07

A classic John Carpenter horror film is drawn from the pot of film titles that I Own But Haven't Watched (Yet). I must admit, I haven't watched a lot of John Carpenter films, so was interested to see what this was all about.Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, as well as her real life mother, the original scream queen Janet Lee (Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho), Tom Atkins, and Hal Holbrrok, John Carpenter's The Fog tells the story of small seaside town Antonio Bay, who as they prepare for their centennial celebrations, are swept up in a strange fog which brings with it an army of death and destruction, ghostly pirates seeking retribution for the towns murderous past.Watch or Own your own copy of John Carpenter's The Fog here - https://amzn.to/3IlnITWFilms I Own But Haven't Watched Yet is a spin off podcast from Trev, the creator and co-presenter of WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST (formally known as We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast) and is a short movie review podcast in which Trev goes through his DVD and Bluray collection and views some of the titles that he hasn't got around to watching yet, and gives his initial response to the movie straight after the viewing.