Moderate Fantasy Violence

This fortnight, Nick and Alastair cover a popular character from much smaller screens, trying to make their way into the movies – yes, it’s Cocaine Bear. They also saw the new Luther film.

But first, Nick’s listened to new Sleaford Mods album UK GRIM, while Alastair’s attempting his regular annual Oscar predictions, underneath which Nick has added his regular annual buzzing noises.

After all that, it’s off to the woods to huff some Cocaine Bear (14:29) and find out whether it’s worth watching the whole film in addition to the trailer.

Lastly, forever-staring cop Luther returns in Luther: The Fallen Sun (24:07) on Netflix. Will glossy cinema budgets blunt Idris Elba’s edge?

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This fortnight, Nick and Alastair don their capes and take flight in this all-superpowers episode, featuring Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania and Extraordinary.

But first, Alastair’s voyaged to an even more distant sector of the universe with the Halo TV show, while Nick’s staying somewhat grounded with Borgen: Power & Glory.

And then it’s time to once again get sucked into the fuzzy world of the MCU with Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (11:12), a movie taking Paul Rudd’s shrinking hero to his lowest level yet.

Last of all, our heroes get wrecked and talk about urine with fun new Disney+ superpower sitcom Extraordinary (27:24).

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It’s the episode of Alastair’s dreams this fortnight, as our heroes finally discuss two Oscar Best Picture nominees back to back – The Banshees of Inisherin, followed by Triangle of Sadness.

But first up, in less prestigious territory, Nick’s caught up with the final season of the BBC’s His Dark Materials adaptation, while Alastair’s starting up on Wednesday, the mega-hit goth teen show on Netflix.

And then they finally get their glad rags on and head to the ceremony, starting up with The Banshees of Inisherin (13:01), a movie about two men not talking to each other. Sadly, despite Nick’s best efforts, this review did not end up just being ten minutes of silence.

And last of all, Triangle of Sadness (23:52), a movie about awkwardness, the desolate life of the rich, and vomiting. A lot of vomiting.

As ever, apologies to the cast and crew of both these films if being featured on this podcast proves to be the kiss of awards death.

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Nick and Alastair continue scouring the remainder of 2022 for all the best outstanding media, this fortnight covering Our Flag Means Death and Newburn.

But first, Alastair’s seen Oscar contending movie Tar (and stops for a chat about the broader nominations too), while Nick’s caught up with the Reckless series of pulp noir graphic novels by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

And then it’s time to hit the high seas with Our Flag Means Death (11:19), the wildly popular-online pirate romcom series, now finally available to watch in the UK without resorting to, well, piracy.

Lastly, they also try the first volume of Newburn (23:44), a new procedural crime comic by Chip Zdarsky and Jacob Phillips. The latter also coloured the earlier-mentioned Reckless books, so the snake’s really eating its own tail here.

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Nick and Alastair start 2023 the same way they do most years – with leftover culture from the previous one, specifically Slow Horses season 2 and Netflix movie White Noise.

But first, Nick’s watched the US version of Ghosts and is ready to compare and contrast, while Alastair’s seen videogame-based anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, but hasn’t played the source material.

After which, they go undercover into the world of Slow Horses (15:30), ready to provide high quality Spooks nostalgia and thoughts on the specifics of season 2.

And lastly, they’ve also seen White Noise (29:17), a movie which is very definitely based on a literary novel.

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A mere month or so after everyone else posted their Best Of 2022 content, Nick and Alastair finally roll up to the party!

But first, Alastair’s started on the second season of Alice in Borderland, while Nick’s slumped on the sofa with Prince Andrew: The Musical.

And then it’s time to get down to business, with a summary of the year in film (11:07) followed by a countdown of their favourite releases this year (23:35), followed by the same treatment for TV – chat (44:02), followed by chart (53:32).

If you want a more readable version of this material, you can also find Nick’s Top Ten TV Shows and Alastair’s Year In Film article right on this very website.

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Merry Christmas Violence! Yes, it’s the annual somewhat festive special, this year covering The Peripheral (no Christmas content) and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (lots of it).

But first, Nick’s finally finished watching The Americans after more than a year, while Alastair’s returned to Denmark’s most haunted hospital in The Kingdom: Exodus. Which does take place at Christmas!

After all that, they log in to The Peripheral (9:45), Amazon’s new cyberpunk thriller based on a William Gibson novel. Includes lengthy chat about the plot and themes, plus spoilers for a big plot turn in the second episode.

Last of all, Nick and Alastair finally embrace the season with the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (23:27). Did it make them feel the warmth and love of the holidays? Is Santa in it?

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This fortnight, Nick and Alastair knuckle down for some premium telly with new Star Wars series Andor and eagerly awaited boat show 1899.

But first, Alastair’s seen unsettling food movie The Menu, while Nick’s catching up with Star Trek: Lower Decks season 3.

And then they finally join the Rebellion with Andor (8:55), the new amazingly reviewed Star Wars series about the early radicalisation of the character from Rogue One.

Finally, they’ve also seen all of 1899 (26:13), the new series about mystery on a boat from the creators of their beloved Dark. Can it possibly live up to that legacy? Be aware, they go into full show-ruining spoilers from 33:57.

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