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 '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

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 delve into yet another film from my ever-growing DVD collection. This week, I randomly selected 'For a Few Dollars More,' a classic Clint Eastwood spaghetti western, and watched it for the first time. Tune in to hear my thoughts and review!"For a Few Dollars More" (1965) is a seminal spaghetti western directed by Sergio Leone, featuring Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef. The film follows two bounty hunters, the enigmatic "Man with No Name" (Eastwood) and the resolute Colonel Douglas Mortimer (Van Cleef), as they join forces to capture the ruthless bandit El Indio (Gian Maria Volonté) and claim the substantial reward on his head. Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, the movie is renowned for its stylish cinematography, memorable score by Ennio Morricone, and the intense dynamic between its lead characters.If you are enjoying this short series then why not check out our main film discussion podcast WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST available on all good podcast platforms? Search for us now, and over on Facebook to join in the discussions.

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

This weeks Film That I Own That I Haven't Watched (Yet) is one that i have watched before, in all honesty, but it was such a long time ago that I had basically forgotten it entirely and so it has found its way into my box of titles. From 1989 its Joe Dante's comedy The 'Burbs starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, Carrie Fisher and Corey Feldman.It tells the hilarious yet farcical story of Ray Peterson (Hanks in another of his earlier comedic roles) who's staycation is ruined when he and his two neighbours (Dern and Ducommun) become obsessed with the creepy antics of the newest arrivals to the streets, the Klopeks.This movie fell in between Dante's 2 successful Gremlins movies, but is presented in his usual whacky vision, with great comedic performances all around. But, what does Trev make of this movie? Listen now to hear his initial views and thoughts on The 'Burbs!Watch or own your very own copy of The 'Burbs here - https://amzn.to/3Xq8CAQFilms 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.

Episode 2 of the FILMS THAT I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED YET (a film review podcast) - Trev chooses another random title from his vast and ever growing collection of films - this time grabbing the 1948 crime thriller BRIGHTON ROCK directed by John Boultin and starring Richard Attenborough, Hermione Baddeley, William Hartnell and Carol Marsh.Based on the novel by Graham Greene, Brighton Rock tells the story of violent gang member Pinky Brown, who begins a relationship with timid girl Rose after she witnessed him disposing of a body. Fancy adding this to your DVD collection? - https://amzn.to/3Hx6KBiOr perhaps you would like to read the original novel - https://amzn.to/3WAwMbh