Sean reviews the romantic sci-fi drama film The Time Traveler's Wife. Though Sean probably wouldn't watch it again, he describes it as 'a good date night film'. Sean also tries out a new introduction, editing and music! Thanks for listening!

Treehouse Hostage (1999)

1 Oct 15th, 2021 25m 38s

In this review of the direct-to-video (remember those?) film Treehouse Hostage, Sean describes the film as Home Alone meets The Fugitive. Sean enjoys this perfect rainy-day film and remains up-beat for the most part, but still finds time to ra

Defend It Yourself 11: The Ruins (2008) with Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies'

Oct 29th, 2022 58m 36s

Sean tries to do an enthusiastic introduction and fails miserably.Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' joins Sean to defend the much maligned and forgotten horror film from 2008, The Ruins (2008).Clayton shows up Sean by actually

In Night and Ice (1912) with Arron from 'Time To Talk Titanic' podcast.

Apr 22nd, 2022 1h 8m

Arron from ‘Time To Talk Titanic’ podcast returns to review the oldest surviving Titanic film, In Night and Ice (released as In Nacht und Eis). This German silent film was released just months after the disaster.Arron brings a mini-one sentenc

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"It's good but it's not...": A Doctor Who Tangent episode with Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' podcast.

Apr 18th, 2022 33m 46s

“It’s good but it’s not Doctor Who”-Sean and Sarah from Weird Horizon podcast talk about the post-Tennant era of Doctor Who and their hopes that the genius that is RTD can bring the show back to its former glory.They also talk about reviewing

A Quiet Place II (2020) with Josh from 'Talking SMAC' podcast.

Mar 26th, 2022 1h 19m

Sean is joined once again by Josh Skaar from the 'Talking SMAC' (Superheroes, Movies, Animations, Comics) podcast. In addition to discussing the film, Josh and Sean talk about:-Scrabble-Graham Crackers-Cillian Murphy's face. Thanks for l

Shallow Hal (2001) with my Mam

1 Feb 17th, 2022 26m 46s

Despite her reservations Sean's Mam loved the film. -They discuss the themes of the film, along with the Home Alone remake (WHY?), and the late, great Alan Rickman's surprising turn doing pantomime (I'm pretty sure it wasn't him). Listen thr

Shallow Hal (2001) My Mam's Pre-conceptions

1 Feb 17th, 2022 30m 42s

In a 'Pre-conceptions' episode, Sean's mam joins the podcast to discuss the film Shallow Hal. Having never seen it before she briefly explains why she's never fancied watching it. Tangents include:-Roy Kinnear-Impromptu nights out-American,

The Fugitive (1993) with Josh Skaar from Talking SMAC Podcast.

Jan 4th, 2022 1h 39m

Josh from the 'Talking SMAC' (Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics) Podcast joins Sean to discuss one of Josh's Dads favourite films, The Fugitive (1993). Poor Josh gets quizzed about American Geography by Sean, before they discover a share

The Nest (2021)

1 Nov 3rd, 2021 26m 35s

Starring an actress who looks ridiculously like Matilda, The Nest is a film about a family who are infecting by insects which come out of a teddy bear. Competently shot, acted and with some brief but great practical effects, this film just fal

Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

1 Oct 28th, 2021 36m 32s

Sean reviews the homage to 1950's B-movies, Eight Legged Freaks. Enjoy the unique break-down of the plot of this film, in which a small American town is overrun by giant spiders!Thanks for listening!

Titanic (1997)

1 Oct 27th, 2021 1h 43m

In this special extended edition of Review It Yourself, Sean takes his time reviewing James Cameron's epic Titanic. Filled with a break-down of the film's plot and packed with trivia in equal measure, this is an episode for those who enjoy a d

The Nutty Professor (1996)

1 Oct 24th, 2021 39m 55s

In his most animated review yet Sean reviews Eddie Murphy's comedy classic The Nutty Professor. Whilst recapping the plot of the film, Sean tries to avoid doing any impressions. He fails miserably. Thanks for listening!

The Man Who Would Be King (1975)

Oct 20th, 2021 40m 56s

Join Sean as he reviews The Man Who Would Be King, starring Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Christopher Plummer. Whilst describing the film as beautifully shot, scored and acted, Sean manages to draw comparisons to The Village People, Matt Smi

Halloween (2018)

1 Oct 17th, 2021 46m 9s

In this extended review of the 2018 sequel to John Carpenter's seminal Halloween (1978), Sean finds himself continually interrupted. First by slamming doors, then by a telephone and even by a window-cleaner.Interruptions aside, Sean praises t

The Queen (2006)

Oct 14th, 2021 26m 42s

Sean reviews the 2006 film The Queen, written by Peter Morgan. Morgan later went on to create The Crown series. Sean also runs through the plot (obviously) and themes of this critically-acclaimed film. Thanks for listening!

Goldeneye (1995)

Oct 13th, 2021 30m 34s

In this review of Goldeneye, Pierce Brosnan's first (and arguably best) outing as James Bond 007.Sean talks about Brosnan's fear of heights, the sharp script and product-placement deals. Thanks for listening!

No Time to Die (2021)

Oct 13th, 2021 30m 34s

In this review to the latest Bond film, Sean is disappointed and tries to explain why the film just didn't work for him. The performances of Daniel Craig and Ana De Armas are praised, but that's about it as Sean describes the film as humourles

Dawn of the Dead (1978): Part Two

Oct 12th, 2021 20m 3s

In this conclusion to his review of George A. Romero's classic film, Sean considers the underlying social commentary and the surprising emotional depth of the film.Thanks for listening!

Dawn of the Dead (1978): Part One

Oct 12th, 2021 30m 34s

In Part One of this review of George A. Romero's classic film Dawn of the Dead, Sean discusses practical and CGI effects as some stand the test of time whilst others "age like milk". Expect asides galore regarding the making of this film.Than

Touching the Void (2003)

Oct 11th, 2021 25m 2s

In this review of Kevin Macdonald's film adaption of Joe Simpson's Touching the Void, Sean discusses the events of the film and the DVD extras. The DVD extras detail the making of the film (including Joe and Simon returning to the mountain) an

Twister (1996)

Oct 11th, 2021 15m 58s

In this quick-fire review of the fast-paced film Twister, Sean confuses Oklahoma with Illinois and Aunt Meg in Twister with Aunt May from the Spiderman films. He also can't seem to make his mind-up about the quality of the film.Thanks for list

Rick Rosenthal's Halloween II (1981)

Oct 11th, 2021 24m 4s

It's a bad night to be a nurse in Rick Rosenthal's Halloween II. Sean discusses urban myths, gore in films and the lighting chosen for this film.He discusses Jaws and Jaws 2 way too much for a review about Halloween II and rates the film as "g

John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)

Oct 11th, 2021 15m 32s

In this review of John Carpenter and Debra Hill's Halloween, Sean praises the realism of the film, leading to asides about being over-cheery in the morning and crediting your audience by giving them intelligent writing. Sean also learns a valu

Starship Troopers (1997)

Oct 11th, 2021 30m 31s

In this review of Starship Troopers, Sean battles not against Arachnids, but against background noise. He mixes up the name of a character (again) partway through the podcast, forgetting that the name is Diz not Dix/Dixy. On a positive note, h