The concluding part of Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast!' and Sean's discussion of the underrated film, Battle: Los Angeles (2011).

Chapters:

0:00 'Pods Like Us' sting

0:17 Open-Ended Endings

1:18 Experimental Films and Their Decline

1:46 Audience Expectations and Financial Risks

5:02 The Evolution of Film Marketing

13:28 The state of Current Cinema

15:31 Critics vs. Audience Perception

30:18 Reviewing the Reviews

40:26 The Future of Action Films

51:28 The Howdy Beans Podcast

55:18 Upcoming Series and Collaborations

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Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast!' joins a "sexy phlegm"-ridden Sean to discuss the underrated film Battle: Los Angeles (2011). Stick around for Part Two and the examination of what the critics said about the film, in our "Did You Even F**king Watch This Film?" section.

Chapters:

0:08 Welcome to Review It Yourself

2:34 Podcast Listening Habits

8:14 Introducing Battle Los Angeles

10:55 Aaron Eckhart's Acting Prowess

11:43 Realism in Alien Invasions

16:34 CGI and Visual Effects

18:08 Character-Driven Narratives

22:59 The Scale of the Invasion

25:25 The Gradual Build-Up of Tension

30:52 The Burden of Command

32:06 Gritty Authenticity in War Films

34:26 The Importance of Character Investment

46:38 A Call for More Films Like This

50:30 Future Film Possibilities

51:36 'Pods Like Us' sting

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The concluding part of Sean and Jamie's review of the new Netflix Documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster'.

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Sean and Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' explore Netflix's new documentary, which chronicles the story of the OceanGate submersible Titan. They discuss the Titan from design to the tragic end.

Chapters:

0:08 Welcome to Review It Yourself

0:55 Diving into the Documentary

2:35 Trailer Thoughts and First Impressions

5:12 Documentary Structure and Content

6:46 The Submersible and Its Crew

11:14 Investigative Perspectives

14:23 The Design Controversy

17:06 The Search and Rescue

19:20 Family Perspectives and Emotional Impact

21:27 Investigative Hearings

22:57 The Role of Experts

24:46 The Titan's Final Moments

26:43 Media Reaction and Public Interest

28:29 The Aftermath and Future Implications

29:50 Reflections on Accountability

45:34-'Pods Like Us' sting

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Preview It Yourself continues! Ahead of their upcoming review episode of the full series, Sean and Sarah introduce Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast' to the trailer and show intro for Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004).

The Preview It Yourself side series is here to help you decide whether a film or TV series is worth watching, from the quality of the trailer alone.

Chapters:

0:56 Introduction to Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

3:00 The Appeal of Dark Place

5:09 Exploring Matt Berry's Work

6:25 Graham Duff trivia

6:39 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations

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Sean and Sarah throw caution to the wind and flirt with controversy by inviting Ryan Walker, from The Walk The Line Podcast, back onto the podcast.

Ryan brings the best film ever: Commando (1985).

Warning: Get ready for some one liners, mesh vests and filth! Stick around for the Milky Buttons anecdote.

Discussion Points:

-Ryan brings Bryan Adams trivia.

-Sean and Ryan have a spat.

-The three-minutes of world-building.

-That suspiciously white dressing gown.

-The Did You Even F**king Watch This Film? section returns.

Raised Questions:

-What was in Ryan's tirade?

-How had Sarah never seen this before?

-Does Ryan use this film as a 'What if Manual'?

-What happened to 1980's 'suit-up' montages?

-Why does Sean pretend not to be a geek?

-Does this film have the sh*ttest bad guy in the world?

Chapters:

0:27 Welcome to Review It Yourself

0:56 Spiritual Journeys and Cold Tea

1:14 Films Sarah Hasn't Seen

4:42 Today's Film: Commando

6:47 Action and One-Liners Galore

15:59 The Simple Story of Vengeance

40:59 The Unlikely Heroine

42:10 Last-Minute Plot Twists

52:45 The Final Showdown

55:08 Reflecting on the Chaos

1:10:07 The Joy of Podcasting

1:13:54 Wrapping Up the Episode

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The Preview It Yourself side-series takes a historical turn, as Sean from 'Review It Yourself' and Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' discuss the trailer for Netflix's upcoming documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster' (2025). The documentary will be released only on Netflix on 11th June 2025.*

Discussion Points:

-The direction of the documentary.

-Whether the trailer feels less like a documentary and more like a crime-drama.

-Similarities between Stockton Rush and J. Bruce Ismay.

Raised Questions:

-Was the documentary inevitable?

-Is the trailer too dramatic?

-Do we need to let Titanic rest now?

Chapters:

0:03 Introduction to Titan Disaster

1:56 Trailer Reactions and Expectations

3:09 Previous Documentaries and Context

4:48 Concerns About the Netflix Approach

7:27 The Public's View on Accountability

10:38 Are there systemic Issues in the oversight of the submersible industry?

12:53 Exploring the Ethics of Titanic Exploration

17:59 The Dilemma of Artifact Recovery

20:03 Should Civilians Visit Titanic?

24:01 The Different Submersibles (Titan, MIR, Alvin) and Safety

27:02 Timing of the Documentary Release

28:39 Critique of Past Documentaries

34:54 Upcoming Documentaries and Books

41:50 Closing Thoughts on Media Representation

46:37 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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Lasse returns to the podcast to discuss Midnight Run (1988), a buddy comedy film with emotional depth, starring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin, Joe Pantoliano, and Yaphet Kotto-Kananga from live and Let Die (1973).

Discussion Points:

-Sean discovers the power of positivity.

-Lasse never misses.

-The Bond-esque cold open.

-Sean breaks out the clichés.

Raised Questions:

-Has Sean found the world's most enthusiastic German?

-Why are there so many actor's from 1987's The Untouchables?

-Are Lasse and Sean finally on the same page?

-Would your ride DeNiro's coat-tails?

Chapters:

0:06 Welcome Back Lasse!

1:01 De Niro's Bold Move

2:45 Diving into Midnight Run

10:05 Film School Memories

13:47 Casting Connections

19:02 Modern Film Critique

22:56 Character Dynamics

31:51 Exploring Emotional Depths

38:25 Helicopter Chase Discussion

45:14 Changing Film Landscape

51:42 Gushing About Great Films

1:04:56 The Future of Cinema

1:16:31 Midnight Run’s Impact

1:21:38 Lasse’s Podcasts/Shows

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