Lockdown Film Club
Are you a guy? Who likes films? And beer? Then welcome! We are just like you. We are 10-ish guys (sometimes more, sometimes less – it depends). We watch films and then we get together and we talk about them over beers. Join us.
Episodes
35 episodes
The Mauritanian (2021)
All bang-average things must come to an end. With Lockdown ending, so must Lockdown Film Club. For this, our last ever episode, we got together around a table weighed down with delicious food at Maray, one of Liv...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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56:58
Sound Of Metal (2020)
This week we review Oscar bait Sound Of Metal (Prime) starring Riz Ahmed and Paul Raci. Next week's film is The Mauritanian (Prime).
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:06:10
Into The Wild (2007)
This week we review Into The Wild (Netflix), directed by Sean Penn and starring Emile Hirsch. Listen to find out what we thought of it. Also listen out for our frank discussion about taking a break from alcohol. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:16:27
American History X (1998)
In this episode, recorded around the fire pit in Shannon's back garden, we review American History X (Netflix). Listen to find out what we made of it.Our next film is Into The Wild (Netflix).Cheers!
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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53:45
Fight Club (1999)
This week we review cult classic Fight Club (Prime), starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton - like you didn't already know. Listen to hear what we thought of it. SPOILER ALERT: It's our new favourite film. Next week's f...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:30:46
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)
No less than 14 lads turned up for what Dave had hoped would be the last ever meeting of Lockdown Film Club. Listen to the pod to hear how Shannon and the others talked him out of it. After that, they reviewed the new Borat mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:33:18
The White Tiger (2021)
This week we review the brand new Netflix Original The White Tiger. Tune in to hear what we made of it.Seen the film? What did you think? Tweet us @lockdownfclub.Next week's film is Donnie Brasco (Netf...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:27:10
Uncle Buck (1989)
This week we take a trip down memory lane to review the seminal Uncle Buck (Netflix) starring the late, great John 'Nose' Candy. We also reflect upon some of the great 80s movies, none of which Harry the millennial has s...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:00:49
Snatch (2000)
This week we review Guy Ritchie's crime caper Snatch (Netflix). It's twenty years old, bloody hell! Listen to find out whether we reckon it has stood the test of time and, more importantly, whether it's better than Lock Stock...Ne...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:16:00
Dark Waters (2019)
In this week's pod we review Dark Waters (Prime) starring Mark G. Ruffalo and the very tall Tim Robbins. Next week's film is Dunkirk.Tweet us @lockdownfclub
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:14:56
Mank (2020)
We kick off Season 2 by reviewing Netflix's latest offering Mank, starring Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried. We were joined by two new members, Danny Blair and Ant Chow, who both made impressive debuts. The film was less imp...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:51
It's A Wonderful Life (1947)
This week we review the quintessential Christmas film 'It's A Wonderful Life'. Reviews were universally high, although Dave doubted its credentials as an Xmas movie. This episode was recorded in a restaurant in Liverpool, so the sou...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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48:41
The 15:17 To Paris (2018)
In this week's podcast we review Clint Eastwood's The 15:17 To Paris (Netflix). SPOILER ALERT: The film is a total dud and is officially our least favourite to date. Sorry, Mr Eastwood. You are a legend though. &nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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47:06
Mosul (2020)
After his life is saved by a rogue Iraqi squadron, a young police officer joins them in their fight against ISIS in a decimated Mosul. In this week's episode we review Mosul, a gritty Netflix original depicting the war on...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:21:26
A Bronx Tale (1993)
In this week's podcast we review mobster/ coming of age film A Bronx Tale (Prime), directed by Robert De Niro. Most of the guys rated this very highly. Only Dave disagreed. Next week's film is District 9 (Prime), desc...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:23:57
Parasite (2020)
In this week's pod, Dan accidentally invites everyone to his wedding reception and Jay drinks rosé "with a hint of jasmine". Oh, and we review Best Picture Oscar winner Parasite (Prime). Next week we review A Bronx Tale (Pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:12:11
1917 (2020)
In this week's podcast we review Sam Mendes' WW1 film 1917 (Prime). Mr Mendes has smashed it out of the park - this is our favourite film to date. Listen to the pod for some insights that the critics might have missed.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:13:05
Calm With Horses (2020)
In this week's podcast we review Calm With Horses (Netflix). With one exception, the film was well regarded. Next week's film is 1917 (Prime).Cheers!
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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53:54
Midsommar (2019)
In this week's pod we review and mostly pan Midsommar (Prime). Is it a horror? A psychological thriller? A black comedy? A fairy tale? A very slow porno? A 5 star movie? Apparently so. Ye...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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52:53
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
In this week's pod we review Netflix's latest Oscar bait, The Trial of the Chicago 7. In short, we loved it. Everyone except Matt, that is. It is our joint highest-scoring film to date. Aaron Sorkin will be thrilled....
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:14:40
First Man (2018)
In this week's pod we review First Man (Netflix), the Neil Armstrong biopic starring Ryan Gosling. Listen to find out what we made of it. Highlights:- Dan compares astronauts to Uber drivers- Conspiracy theorist Mat...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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52:03
The Gentlemen (2019)
In this week's pod we review Guy Richie's latest offering The Gentlemen. On the whole, we liked it. But Guy might like to skip the middle section... Highlights include:- Paul questions (Geordie) Charlie Hunnam's Geordi...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:01:07
Knives Out (2019)
We liked the Agatha Christie (Dave)/ Scooby Doo (Kieran)-esque whodunnit Knives Out. It scored a very respectable 7.3 making it our third favourite film to date. Lots of banter in this episode. Next week's film is Guy Richie's...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:09:24
True History Of The Kelly Gang (2020)
We absolutely panned this total dud, which isn't even a true story. FFS! In addition: Harry correctly pronounced 'biopic'; Dave revealed his diversity credentials; and Shannon explained what orifice the critics used to praise this film.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:28