Where's the rum? One of life's important questions... On the first episode of Raph's Pirates on Film theme, The Movie Newbie sets sail on the seven seas with Gore Verbinski's swashbuckling blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The movie has it all – star-making performances, groundbreaking CGI and a ghost monkey. But does the plot make any sense? To find out the answer to these questions and more, check out our latest episode of The Movie Newbie. - JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work. Currently, Jabriel is a Production and A&amp;R Coordinator for the trailer music company, Elephant Music. <a href="https://jabrielalsuhaimi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jabrielalsuhaimi.com/</a> RAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting. Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://raphaellecat.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">raphaellecat.me/</a>IMDb:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imdb.com/name/nm8941524/</a> OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta. Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/olivermangham1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/olivermangham1</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/omangham92" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/omangham92</a>

111. Pirates on Film: Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl

It’s another edition of the “Yo, What’s Up” show with your boys on the airwaves. On this special episode, the Movie Newbie gang reunites in person for the first time in a while to discuss each of their top five favourite movies. That’s right, it’s time…&nbsp;To hear about our personal pantheons, listen to the episode and let us know your thoughts! - JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work. Currently, Jabriel is a Production and A&amp;R Coordinator for the trailer music company, Elephant Music. <a href="https://jabrielalsuhaimi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jabrielalsuhaimi.com/</a> RAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting. Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://raphaellecat.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">raphaellecat.me/</a>IMDb:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imdb.com/name/nm8941524/</a> OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta. Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/olivermangham1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/olivermangham1</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/omangham92" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/omangham92</a>

110. The "Yo, What's Up" Show: All-Time Favourites

On the third and final episode of Jabriel's sci-fi-heavy theme, the gang revisits Steven Spielberg's futuristic fable A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Originally conceived by Stanley Kubrick before his untimely death in 1999, this dark and twisted reimagining of the Pinocchio tale is a movie of contradictions, equal parts bleak and schmaltzy, daring and formulaic. To hear more about our thoughts on A.I., check out the rest of the episode! - JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work. Currently, Jabriel is a Production and A&amp;R Coordinator for the trailer music company, Elephant Music. <a href="https://jabrielalsuhaimi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jabrielalsuhaimi.com/</a> RAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting. Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://raphaellecat.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">raphaellecat.me/</a>IMDb:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">imdb.com/name/nm8941524/</a> OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta. Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/olivermangham1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/olivermangham1</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/omangham92" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/omangham92</a>

109. AI Sci-Fi: Artificial Intelligence

Yo what's up! In this episode, we tackle another James Cameron film, once again (Why do we keep doing this, Jabriel hates James Cameron). Time travel, yes. Cyborgs, check. Explosions, hell yeah. Arnold Schwarzenegger, BIG BIG YES. Get ready for our take on The Terminator.-JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work. Currently, Jabriel is a Production and A&amp;R Coordinator for the trailer music company, Elephant Music.https://jabrielalsuhaimi.comRAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting.Website:&nbsp;https://raphaellecat.me/IMDb:&nbsp;https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta.Twitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/olivermangham1Instagram:&nbsp;https://instagram.com/omangham92

108. AI Sci-Fi: The Terminator

Yo what's up! In this episode, we tackle one of the Sci-Fi heavyweights. The Sci-Fi film of all Sci-Fi films? Maybe? It's Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. -JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work. Currently, Jabriel is a Production and A&amp;R Coordinator for the trailer music company, Elephant Music.Links:&nbsp;https://linktr.ee/jabriel/RAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting.Website:&nbsp;https://raphaellecat.me/IMDb:&nbsp;https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta.Twitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/olivermangham1Instagram:&nbsp;https://instagram.com/omangham92

107. AI Sci-Fi: 2001: A Space Odyssey

YO WHAT'S UP AND WE ARE BACK, for the first episode of this year woohoo! On this one, we have a general catch-up and talk about what we've been watching, our favourite films from last year. We also introduce a brand new theme from Mr Movie Newbie himself, Jabriel. AI Sci-Fi:<ol><li>2001: A Space Odyssey</li><li>Terminator 1</li><li>AI: Artificial Intelligence</li></ol> Dont forget to get yourself tickets to the next Temps Rising x SIBLINGS on March 29th, 2024You can get your tickets here: https://ra.co/events/1835071-JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work. Currently, Jabriel is a Production and A&amp;R Coordinator for the trailer music company, Elephant Music.Links:&nbsp;https://linktr.ee/jabriel/ RAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting.Website:&nbsp;https://raphaellecat.me/IMDb:&nbsp;https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/ OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta.Twitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/olivermangham1Instagram:&nbsp;https://instagram.com/omangham92

106. The "Yo What's Up" Show: Catching up; Oscar Nominations; Introducing AI Sci Fi

YO WHAT IS UP! On this episode, we delve into the world of Lee Chang-dong's "Burning," a masterpiece that intertwines a bit of mystery and social commentary. Lee, an auteur known for his profound storytelling, brings a unique depth to this adaptation of WIlliam Faulkner's book, Burning Barn and Haruki Murakami's short story of the same name. Stellar performances by Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, and Jeon Jong-seo transform this cinematic experience into an unforgettable journey of emotion and suspense. We'll share our favourite scenes, quotes that resonated, and dive into a lively discussion about what makes "Burning" a modern classic. Whether you're a film buff, a casual viewer, or a friend tuning in, this episode is packed with insights and critiques that will deepen your appreciation of the film. Tune in to explore how "Burning" blurs the lines between reality and mystery, leaving its audience pondering long after the credits roll. Also, a huge shout out to Neringa for making her 3rd appearance on The Movie Newbie, she sits in for Raph who had to do some Thanksgiving stuff. -- JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work, which includes podcasts like Curious Humans, Founders For Good &amp; The Movie Newbie, music &amp; radio as Rei.do.Nada, some video content and some writing as well.Links:&nbsp;https://linktr.ee/jabriel/ RAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting.Website:&nbsp;https://raphaellecat.me/IMDb:&nbsp;https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/ OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta.Twitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/olivermangham1Instagram:&nbsp;https://instagram.com/omangham92

105. Korean New Wave: Burning (feat. Neringa Mikutytė)

YO WHAT IS UP AND WE ARE BACK! In this episode, we're exploring the mystifying and evocative film "Oldboy." Directed by Park Chan-wook, this 2003 South Korean masterpiece has left audiences and critics alike stunned with its intricate storytelling and shocking twists.Join us as we dissect the film's complex narrative, which follows the harrowing journey of Oh Dae-su, a man imprisoned in a cell for 15 years without knowing the reason for his captivity. Upon his unexpected release, Oh Dae-su is thrust into a web of revenge and mystery, leading to an unforgettable climax that challenges our perceptions of fate, freedom, and vengeance.We'll delve into the director's unique visual style, the film's intense emotional impact, and its profound thematic elements. From its stunning cinematography to its haunting soundtrack, "Oldboy" is a film that defies conventions and leaves a lasting impression. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to this cinematic gem, this episode promises to deepen your appreciation and understanding of one of the most compelling films of the 21st century.Tune in for an enthralling discussion that will take you beyond the screen and into the heart of "Oldboy's" mysterious world.-JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work, which includes podcasts like Curious Humans, Founders For Good &amp; The Movie Newbie, music &amp; radio as Rei.do.Nada, some video content and some writing as well.Links:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/jabriel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/jabriel/</a> RAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting.Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://raphaellecat.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://raphaellecat.me/</a>IMDb:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/</a>&nbsp;OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta.Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/olivermangham1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/olivermangham1</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/hoothoot1992" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/omangham92</a>

104. Korean New Wave: Oldboy

YO WHAT IS UP!On this episode, we immerse ourselves in the hauntingly profound world of "Memories of Murder," a film that not only redefined the crime thriller genre but also showcased the exceptional talents of South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. We delve into the film's meticulously crafted plot, exploring how Bong Joon-ho masterfully weaves tension, suspense, and dark humour into a narrative that is both enthralling and deeply unsettling.Whether you're a seasoned fan of Korean cinema or a newcomer intrigued by Bong Joon-ho's work, this episode promises a thorough exploration of one of the most significant films in modern cinema. Join us as we dissect and appreciate the intricate layers of "Memories of Murder." - JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI&nbsp;is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work, which includes podcasts like Curious Humans, Founders For Good &amp; The Movie Newbie, music &amp; radio as Rei.do.Nada, some video content and some writing as well.Links:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/jabriel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/jabriel/</a> RAPHAEL LECAT&nbsp;is an actor; some would say thespian, some would say clown; others would say human golden retriever (and by some, he means himself...) Raphael was born in France to French parents but quickly became a third-culture kid after his family moved to Singapore. This is where he discovered his passion for theatre and decided to make it his mission in life to be a vessel for stories old and new through the craft of acting.Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://raphaellecat.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://raphaellecat.me/</a>IMDb:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8941524/</a>&nbsp;OLIVER MANGHAM&nbsp;is a represented screenwriter, producer, fundraiser and content creator across a range of media. A cinema obsessive from a young age, he channelled his passion for storytelling by co-founding the film and television production company Through The Lens Entertainment. When he's not navigating the shark-infested waters of Hollywood, Oliver likes to pen scripts, record podcasts, host musical events and consume large quantities of pasta.Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/olivermangham1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/olivermangham1</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/hoothoot1992" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/omangham92</a>

103. Korean New Wave: Memories of Murder

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