101 Films You Should Have Seen... Probably

New Year Special: 2024 in Review

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:46:23 +0000

Ian and Lewis pick out their top five films from 2024, followed by a round-up of other movie highlights of the year both new and old: from a Japanese horror anthology to a truly terrifying Irish nun. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

New Year Special: 2023 in Review

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:11:36 +0000

Lewis and Ian look back over the films they’ve seen in 2023, including Godzilla Minus One, Wonka, TMNT Mutant Mayhem, Cocaine Bear, The Boy and the Heron, Asteroid City and many, many vampire films… Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

New Year Special: 2022 in Review

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:59:26 +0000

Join us as we look back at the movies we’ve seen in 2022 and exchange some lovely film-themed Christmas gifts. Listen to Lewis talk about all the kids’ films he’s been forced to sit through (although he secretly enjoyed a few of them), while Ian reels off the many, many classic horror flicks he’s caught up on this year. Happy New Year, everyone! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

New Year Special: 2020 in Review

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:35:38 +0000

It’s time for our annual Christmas/New Year special, when we look back at the films released over the course of the year. Although of course things are slightly different this time around, since so few movies actually made it to the cinema. Still, it’s a chance for us to recall some of the good (and very very bad) films we’ve watched on streaming, as well as to talk for absolutely ages about the state of the Star Wars universe. And as Ian says at the end, please buy his wife’s book! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#91: The Lighthouse

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:27:15 +0000

Bellow, bid our father, the sea king, rise from the depths full foul in his glory! Yep, we watched The Lighthouse this week, and what a phenomenal film it is. Join us as we praise Willem Defoe’s idiosyncratic old sea dog, get confused about Robert Pattinson’s uncanny wandering accent(s), and recoil in horror at the sheer volume of excreta flying about.

If you have any films to recommend, drop us a line on Twitter or Facebook, and if you have more cash than you know what to do with, you can say thanks by buying us a Ko-Fi. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Halloween Special 2020: The Devil Rides Out

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:26:07 +0000

Happy Halloween, everyone! Ian’s a bit of a Hammer Horror fan, so this year we’re looking at the 1968 film The Devil Rides Out, starring Christopher Lee and the big ol’ blue eyes of Charles Gray. Join us as we discuss punching through windscreens, weirdly content goat devils and astonishingly careless parenting. Also, the Trivia Quiz makes a triumphant return!

And don’t forget, if you’re a really lovely person, feel free to buy us a coffee. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#90: The Iron Giant

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:25:17 +0000

This Warner Bros. animation wasn’t a massive hit when it was released in 1999, but since then its reputation has grown immensely, and now it has a devoted following. And its excellent reputation is well-deserved, too, leaving us both wondering why we’ve left it so long to watch it.

#89: The Breakfast Club

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:26:13 +0000

Shockingly, Ian revealed he hadn’t seen The Breakfast Club, so here we are with another John Hughes classic, and plans for the American High Schooliverse. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 089 – The Breakfast Club Download

#88: The Big Lebowski

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:46:22 +0000

Merely four months into the year, here comes our first podcast of 2020 – all about the classic Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski. Enjoy. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 088 – The Big Lebowski Download

Christmas Special 2019

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:44:25 +0000

Our (sort-of) annual look back at the year in film. Merry Christmas, everyone! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Special #13 – Christmas Special 2019 Download

#87: The Lost Boys

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:38:09 +0000

The boys are back in town. This time with a look at a creaky 1980s vampire flick. Enjoy! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 087 – The Lost Boys Download

#86: Weird Science

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 15:33:43 +0000

How does the 1980s classic cult movie hold up today? Well, Ian hadn’t seen it until now, so let’s find out what a middle-aged man makes of a teen film from 30 years ago… Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Extra #6: Star Wars The Last Jedi

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 19:35:19 +0000

After a gap of four (4!) years, 101 Films have released another ‘Extra’. Now the dust has settled, Lewis and Ian take a look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Is it good? Is it? IS IT? Yeah, sort of. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Extra #06 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi Download

#85: Seven Samurai

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:19:26 +0000

A reader recommendation this week – Seven Samurai from Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. What a treat it was! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 085 – Seven Samurai Download

#84: Redline

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:25 +0000

After a lengthy hiatus, we’re back with a look at the epic anime Redline, with its loopy characters and insane race sequences. Buckle up! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 084 – Redline Download

#83: Rosemary’s Baby

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:25:43 +0000

It’s 101 Films favourite time of year, Halloween (or HALLOWEEEEEEEEENNNN!). Now we know our podcasting isnt as regular as it once was, but we always make a special effort for Halloween.

This year we’ve picked as our subject what many consider to be finest horror film ever made; Rosemary’s Baby. Enjoy! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 083 – Rosemary’s Baby Download

#82: The Producers

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:22:52 +0000

Hello again, long time no see. Here we are with a tribute to the late, great Gene Wilder, with a look at The Producers. Now GIVE ME MY BLUE BLANKET. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 082 – The Producers Download

#81: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 11:39:14 +0000

Never let it be said that 101 Films shies away from jumping on band wagons. Especially when that band wagon is hooked up to one of the most successful film franchises ever!

Listen to Lewis and Ian’s thoughts on the the new Star Wars film. Is it better than the prequels? (yes) Does it hold up to the originals? (more or less) Will Ian give it his standard 3-star rating? (nearer 3.5). WARNING: SPOILERS WITHIN. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 081 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Download

Christmas Special 2015

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:30:42 +0000

Merry Christmas everyone! As Lewis prepares to attend a midnight screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the duo look back over all the films they haven’t seen in 2015… and marvel at how violent the eighties were. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Special 12 – Christmas Special 2015 Download

#80: All About My Mother

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:21:11 +0000

This week we cover the 1999 film All About My Mother, which causes Lewis to reminisce about his Bohemian days in Barcelona and Ian to lament how old we all are. Also, Penelope Cruz dressed up as Mario. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 080 – All About My Mother Download

#79: They Live

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:09:20 +0000

It may not be the best John Carpenter film, it may not be the best conspiracy film, it probably even isn’t the best film with a former wrestler in it’s lead role, but dammit, They Live is something special… Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 079 – They Live Download

#78: Nine to Five

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Tue, 19 May 2015 20:15:44 +0000

A very, very belated International Woman’s Day-influenced podcast. Lewis and Ian watch the 1980 screwball classic Nine to Five. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 078 – Nine to Five Download

#77: Boyhood

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:36:02 +0000

Recorded on Oscar night, we give our wildly diverging opinions on the hotly tipped Richard Linklater film Boyhood, as well as offering our own, mostly wrong, Oscar predictions. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 077 – Boyhood Download

New Year Special 2015

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:27:25 +0000

Its the 101 Films 2015 New Year Special! Here we discuss the releases of 2014, what we thought of them (of the three or four we actually saw) and look ahead at what 2015 has in store for us… Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Special 11 – New Year Special 2015 Download

#76: Wall Street

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:47:21 +0000

This week we look at the 1980s classic Wall Street, a movie that, brilliantly, features a cocktail-serving robot, not to mention the first depiction of a mobile phone in a Hollywood film. It also features that guy from Hotshots and that bloke from Behind the Candelabra. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 076 – Wall Street Download

#75: The Warriors

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:00:58 +0000

This week we have another slightly crackly Skype podcast in which we discuss reader recommendation The Warriors and get all carried away with making up gang costumes. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 075 – The Warriors Download

#74: Quatermass and the Pit

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:30:59 +0000

In a belated Halloween podcast, we review the classic Hammer film Quatermass and the Pit. Apologies for the poor sound quality, this is our first attempt to record over Skype! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 074 – Quatermass and the Pit Download

#73: Brazil

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:54:17 +0000

To tie in with the World Cup, sort of, we review the brilliant Brazil. After being disappointed by The Fisher King and Twelve Monkeys, Ian finally gets why Terry Gilliam is held in such high regard. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 073 – Brazil Download

Movie Marathon: The Films of Tobe Hooper

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:52:33 +0000

In our second movie marathon, we take a rare excursion into horror territory with a look back at some choice films from Tobe Hooper’s career. We begin with the chilling but brilliant Texas Chainsaw Massacre, followed by the odd but extremely successful Poltergeist, and end with the bonkers but charming flop that is Lifeforce. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Movie Marathon 02 – Tobe Hooper Download

#72: Phantom of the Paradise

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:48:05 +0000

A cult classic for our 72nd film; Phantom of the Paradise. Lewis and Ian were charmed by it’s sheer joie de vivre. And BEEF. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 072 – Phantom of the Paradise Download

#71: Gone With The Wind

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:04:36 +0000

In celebration of Mother’s Day, we review Ian’s mum’s favourite film, Gone With The Wind. Cue emphatic praise about Vivien Leigh, followed by extensive hand-wringing about racism. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 071 – Gone With The Wind Download

Extra #5: Dallas Buyers Club

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:30:26 +0000

We have a special guest star this week – Jason sits in for Ian as we talk about Dallas Buyers Club, a rodeo-themed, questionably accurate movie about a man dying of AIDS. Fun for all the family. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Extra #05 – Dallas Buyers Club Download

#70: Truly Madly Deeply

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:41:11 +0000

In celebration of Valentine’s Day we go all luvvy duvvy with Truly Madly Deeply – or ‘Ghost for grown-ups’ as Roger Ebert described it. It’s got Alan Rickman in it, what more recommendation do you need? Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 070 – Truly, Madly, Deeply Download

#69: Barton Fink

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:00:20 +0000

After reviewing Fargo way back in podcast number 19, this week we turn our attentions to another Coen Brothers film, Barton Fink. We also talk a lot about our mothers, for some reason. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 069 – Barton Fink Download

Movie Marathon: British Sitcom Films

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:00:06 +0000

New Year (more or less), new podcast format! After talking about it for ages, Lewis and Ian finally do a Movie Marathon; six hours of watching films based around a particular theme. And what better theme is there for the first Movie Marathon than films based on British sitcoms? Yes, that’s right, there were loads of better ideas. But we went for this one! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Movie Marathon 01 – British Sitcoms Download

Christmas Special 2013: Scrooged Commentary

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:06:30 +0000

Time for another 101 Films Christmas Special… but we thought we’d try something a little different this year. Behold – our first ever film commentary! If you have the DVD of Scrooged, join in by watching the DVD along with this podcast, but if you don’t… well, just enjoy our drunken ramblings. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Special 10 – Scrooged Commentary Download

Extra #4: Room 237

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:42:06 +0000

For 101 Films Extra number four we take a look at Room 237, in which various oddbods profess their theories about the meaning behind Stanley Kubrick’s film interpretation of The Shining. With hilarious results. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Extra #04 – Room 237 Download

#68: A Separation

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:19:07 +0000

The nights are drawing in around 101 Film Towers. Easy to get a bit down when it gets dark at 4:00pm. What can cheer us up? Maybe 2011’s critical hit A Separation? A two hour Iranian film about divorce, illness, old age, class and religion. Well, let’s just say it puts your own problems into perspective. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 068 – A Separation Download

#67: The Orphanage

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:00:18 +0000

In our third and final Halloween podcast we take a look at a more recent spooky film, 2007’s The Orphanage. Listen as we unsuccessfully try to avoid complaining about plot holes! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 067 – The Orphanage Download

#66: The Wicker Man: The Final Cut

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:45:22 +0000

In the second of our Halloween podcasts we travel to Summerisle in Scotland and get all in a tiz about apples and bare bottoms. And Christopher Lee. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 066 – The Whicker Man The Final Cut Download

#65: Night of the Demon

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 08:55:15 +0000

In the first of our Halloween specials, we look at Night of the Demon, a classic 1957 British horror movie with ropey special effects but a gripping storyline. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 065 – Night of the Demon Download

#64: Hannah and Her Sisters

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:18:38 +0000

This week we cover Hannah and Her Sisters, the second Woody Allen film to make it onto our list. Join us as we pour scorn on philandering husbands and consistently forget the name of Michael Caine’s character. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 064 – Hannah and Her Sisters Download

Extra #3: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:52:49 +0000

This week we present our third 101 Films Extra, dedicated to the great Alan Partridge. It’s been out in cinemas for a while now, so if you haven’t seen Alpha Papa yet, go now! Or if this is the future and you’ve only just found this podcast, download this film into your mind from the 21st century archive as quickly as possible. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Extras #03 Alpha Papa Download

#63: Bonnie and Clyde

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:00:41 +0000

Our first attempt to record a podcast on Bonnie and Clyde met with a slight hiccup. Well, slightly more than a hiccup… yes, poor old Ian was taken violently ill halfway through the initial recording, but we regrouped and went back to finish the podcast the following week. Because, goddammit, we’re professionals. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 063 – Bonnie and Clyde Download

Extra #2: The World’s End

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:47:30 +0000

Welcome to the second 101 Films Extra, in which we talk about the latest – and possibly last – film in the Cornetto Trilogy – The World’s End. And get all misty-eyed about Spaced… WARNING! LOTS OF SPOILERS! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Extra #02 – The World’s End Download

#62: The King of Kong

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 08:00:25 +0000

This week we take ring-side seats for a battle of the uber-nerds as we cover The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. I’d love to stay and write more, but there’s a Donkey Kong kill screen coming up, must dash… Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

101 Films Podcast 062 – The King of Kong Download

#61: When Harry Met Sally

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:00:34 +0000

This week Lewis and Ian watch the film that inspired dozens of TV shows and films about relationships between men and women and dozens of terrible sketches that all end with the punchline “I’ll have what she’s having”; When Harry Met Sally. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#60: The Wave (Die Welle)

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:00:03 +0000

This week’s film, The Wave, is a disturbing look at how autocratic and fascistic ideas can take hold in modern society. Not the easiest of subjects for a lighthearted film podcast, so Lewis and Ian are a bit more series than usual. Don’t worry though, there’s enough ramble-y nonsense for you regular listeners. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#59: A Fistful of Dollars

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:38:13 +0000

This week Ian and Lewis stride into podcast town with wit pistols at their hips and a squint that would make Patrick Moore proud, before spitting into the dust and reviewing A Fistful of Dollars. With a bad attitude. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Extra #1: Star Trek Into Darkness

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:04:37 +0000

Something a bit different this week. While Lewis is away, sunning himself on the beaches of Northern Scotland, Ian has taken the opportunity to have a chat with his flatmate Paul about Star Trek Into Darkness. This chat does not count as one of the official 101, but instead is an extra. WARNING! LOTS OF SPOILERS! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#58: Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:52 +0000

If you like it when Lewis and Ian disagree then you’ll enjoy this podcast. Listen as Lewis waxes lyrical about Once Upon a Time in Anatolia while Ian shrugs his shoulders. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

The Cinema Experience

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:56 +0000

The cinema is a place of both wonder and intolerable awfulness. Join us as we decide whether cinema was better or worse in the old days and generally let off steam about the things we love and hate about cinemas. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#57: My Dinner With Andre

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:15:44 +0000

This week we get drawn into an in-depth conversation about conversation as we discuss My Dinner With Andre. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#56: The Wizard of Oz

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:30:54 +0000

Believe it or not, Lewis had never seen The Wizard of Oz. Until now, that is. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#55: GoodFellas

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:24:58 +0000

This week we review the second Martin Scorsese to appear on our list, GoodFellas. Or ‘the prequel to The Sopranos’, if you will. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#54: Wild Strawberries

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:52 +0000

This week we review our first Ingmar Bergman film, Wild Strawberries, which puts us in the mood to drive across Sweden in summer and air our bitter regrets. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#53: Network

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:26:08 +0000

This week we dive back into the seventies with the multi-Oscar-winning Network, a disturbingly prescient satire of the ruthlessness of TV executives. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#52: Once

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:59:32 +0000

In an echo of the infamous Brick podcast, this week we slag off another listener’s recommendation in our review of Once. We are good people though, honest. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#51: Godzilla (1954)

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:24 +0000

Lewis and Ian watch the harrowing Godzilla. Yes, that’s right, harrowing! For an almost 60 year old film about a giant atomic lizard, the original film is still surprisingly powerful. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#50: Apocalypse Now

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:57 +0000

Podcast 50! We’re halfway through our list of 101 Films You Should Have Seen (Probably) and to celebrate we’ve watched Francis Ford Coppola’s fantastic Apocalypse Now. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#49: Sunset Boulevard

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:00:31 +0000

This week we reflect on past glories as we watch the Billy Wilder classic Sunset Boulevard: one of the few films to feature a chimpanzee funeral. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Valentine’s Day Special 2013

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:14:17 +0000

Last year we picked our top ten romantic films, but for this year’s special we’ve chosen our ten favourite break-up movies. Bring a big tub of ice cream and a sense of injustice. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#48: Dogtown and Z-Boys

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:00:18 +0000

This week we look at the skateboarding documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys, discuss the merits of darts and moan about the drizzle in Hertfordshire. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#47: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:07 +0000

It was surely only a matter of time before we included a transgender musical on our list, and here it is: Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#46: School for Scoundrels

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:01:50 +0000

This week the boys discuss the 1960 British comedy School for Scoundrels, and both admit to having a massive man crush on Terry-Thomas. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#45: Cinema Paradiso

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:10 +0000

2013! New year! New podcast! That’s right, Lewis and Ian are back from their extended Christmas holidays (apparently there was A LOT of eggnog to drink). What better way to kickstart a year than discussing a film which has a love for cinema running right the way through it. Yes, 101 Films takes a look at 1988’s Cinema Paradiso. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Christmas Special 2012

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:41:17 +0000

Lewis and Ian have decked the halls of 101 Towers with boughs (boughs?) of holly, put the turkey in the oven to roast and are avoiding standing under the mistletoe. Yep, it’s CHRISTMASSSSSSS! That means of course its time for the 101 Films Christmas Special. Last year we looked at films that are about Christmas, this year we look at films that are set at Christmas but aren’t really about Christmas. Merry Christmas Listeners/Readers! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#44: The French Connection

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:39:47 +0000

With this week’s film is the French Connection, a film about “Popeye” Doyle and “Cloudy” Russo; two rough, tough, hard drinking fellas who may cut corners and bend the rules but they get the job done dammit! Remind you of anyone? No? Ok, fair enough. Enjoy the podcast anyway! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#43: Run Lola Run

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:47:00 +0000

After a two-week break we’re back, back, BACK with some wholesome podcast goodness in the form of the blistering German romp that is Run Lola Run. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#42: Do The Right Thing

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:58:02 +0000

This week we discuss the Spike Lee classic Do The Right Thing and get horribly side-tracked by The Muppets and Last of the Summer Wine. So business as usual then. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#41: The Triplets of Belleville

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:25:32 +0000

Lewis and Ian treat themselves to some Gallic whimsy this week with The Triplets of Belleville. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Halloween Special 2012

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:05:14 +0000

Join us in Ian’s ‘Special Dungeon’ as we celebrate Halloween with a classic Hollywood creature feature: a double bill of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#40: Let The Right One In

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:27:34 +0000

As it’s almost Halloween, now seems the perfect time to review the creepy Swedish vampire movie Let The Right One In. Join Lewis and Ian as they discuss the film’s beautiful ‘cinema tography’, Anthea Turner’s unexpected cameo and the surprisingly horrific ending to Ghost. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#39: A Matter of Life and Death

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:38:03 +0000

This week we get all misty eyed about the excellent Powell and Pressburger film A Matter of Life and Death (or Stairway to Heaven as it was called in the US). Join us as we heap praise on the mysterious force that is David Niven, get all confused about the curious Naked Goat Boy and pine for our very own attic-based camera obscura. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#38: Hidden (Caché)

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:14:06 +0000

This week Lewis and Ian are enthralled by possibly the world’s slowest paced thriller, 2005’s Hidden. The 101 boys wax lyrical about the way the director Michael Haneke builds a creeping sense of unease through the use of long, lingering takes, the great performances by Daniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche and how cruel the aging process is when you compare what Annie Girardot looked like in the film to her photo on IMDB. Yep, the usual nonsense. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#37: Silent Running

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:20:14 +0000

This week Lewis and Ian delve into the wonderful world of serious 1970s science fiction with Silent Running. Plus there’s another Surprise Sponsor of the week that should please the fellas at http://www.crashandburnmoviepodcast.co.uk (note the lack of a WordPress address, classy). Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#36: The Crying Game

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:13:40 +0000

We come to the conclusion that The Crying Game is at once charming and awkward, and even slightly irritating in places. A bit like our podcasts. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#35: Last Night

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:00:40 +0000

After being put through the emotional wringer of Downfall in the last podcast, Lewis and Ian wanted to watch a more light hearted film this week. So they went with Eoin Boyle’s recommendation Last Night – a 1998 film about disaffected twenty-somethings facing the end of the world. Yay! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#34: Downfall (Der Untergang)

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:12:53 +0000

Lewis and Ian try their best to be light-hearted, but respectful, as they look at the intense and gripping Downfall, a film depicting the last days of Hitler in war-torn Berlin. Listen to find out if they succeed! (Spoiler – they end up respectful, but not light-hearted). Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

How To Make A Summer Blockbuster

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:45:42 +0000

Much like a studio which has lost all faith in its mediocre ‘blockbuster’, 101 Films has waited right to the end of the summer to release its latest special: How To Make A Summer Blockbuster. Enjoy! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#33: His Girl Friday

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:54:55 +0000

Rat-a-tat-tat, rat-a-tat-tat. That, Listeners, is the machine gun speed of the dialogue in this week’s film, His Girl Friday. Can Lewis and Ian match the fast, witty, flirty dialogue of the film in their discussion of it? Listen and find out! (They don’t). Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#32: A Hard Day’s Night

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:14:48 +0000

Lewis and Ian are back! This week they have donned their moptop wigs, put on their dark suits and shirts with round collars and have taken to doing terrible scouse accents. Yep, this week 101 Films get into Beatlemania 50 years late and discuss A Hard Day’s Night. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#31: Princess Mononoke

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:17:52 +0000

This week we discuss demon sausage beasts, the short-lived Aquaman film and cross-gender animals as we look at the Studio Ghibli classic Princess Mononoke. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#30: Taxi Driver

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:30:16 +0000

Just as the school holidays are about to start the 101 Boys are forced back to the podcast grindstone. Boo! Still, what better way to get back into the swing of things is there than taking a trip to scary, grimy 1970s New York? Yep, Lewis and Ian are all ‘I’m walking here’ and ‘get me a cawfee’ as they get into the back of Travis Bickle’s taxi in Taxi Driver. Why are the seats all sticky? Probably best we don’t know… Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#29: Kind Hearts and Coronets

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:25:48 +0000

This week we review the classic Ealing comedy Kind Hearts and Coronets, which stars the fantastic Alec Guinness in eight different roles. We also lament the lack of 101 Films fanzines and Ian pooh-poohs the 3D in Prometheus. 3D? Saviour of cinema? Pah! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#28: Touch of Evil

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:02:46 +0000

Join us as we dive into the dark and seedy world of Orson Welles’ classic film noir Touch of Evil… but then get a bit distracted and start talking about Allo Allo and Transformers: The Movie. It’s business as usual on 101 Films! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#27: Mulholland Drive

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 31 May 2012 06:30:47 +0000

This week we tackle Mulholland Drive, which gives us an opportunity to show off our ignorance about David Lynch and speculate on what you should do if you encounter a sinister dwarf. We also talk about Billy Ray Cyrus. Just thought I’d throw that in there. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Comedy Films You Should Have Seen

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:18:45 +0000

Join us for our fourth 101 Films Special, in which we take a look at our top ten comedy films of all time and ask: “has anyone ever pulled using a Monty Python quote?” Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#26: Brick

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:06 +0000

It had to happen eventually, Lewis and Ian finally watch a film that stars 101 Films favourite Joseph Gordon-Levitt, or as he’s affectionately known, Tommy From Third Rock From The Sun. Do the 101 Boys enjoy it? Erm… Best listen to find out. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#25: Crank

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:38 +0000

After three Lewis recommendations Ian gets his turn. What does he recommend? Um, Crank. Yes this week the boys finally have an excuse to talk about one of the great actors of 21st Century cinema. Jason Statham. Oh my God… Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#24: Easy Rider

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:00:42 +0000

Lewis and Ian discuss the iconic Easy Rider, an almost plotless film about a long, meandering, ramshackle journey taken by two scruffy men. Sounds very familiar for some reason… Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#23: Cabaret

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:59 +0000

Life is a Cabaret old chum, and so, in its way, is the podcast game. Lewis and Ian rein themselves in and manage to only break into song once or twice while discussing 1972’s Cabaret. Pretty impressive when you consider how catchy those songs are. Topics include how great Liza Minnelli is, the quintessential English man that is Michael York and how creepy the song Tomorrow Belongs To Me is. Plus, a new jingle! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#22: Leon: The Professional

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:38:34 +0000

This week we discuss Leon, the slightly creepy tale of a hitman and his 12-year-old ward, with added Gary Oldman action. Good old Gary Oldman. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Our Film Firsts

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The Jazz Singer, the first Hollywood talkie. Le Voyage dans la Lune, the first science fiction film. Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze, the first copyrighted film. Psycho, the first film to show a flushing toilet. All important landmarks in film history. Lewis and Ian discuss none of these in this, the latest 101 Films special. Instead the 101 Film boys chat about their own film firsts, which variously involve queuing in the rain to see disappointing cartoons and trying to convince weary ushers that you’re 3 years older than you actually are. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#21: Rushmore

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:29 +0000

This week 101 Films take their typically amateurish look at Rushmore, a listener recommendation. The boys discuss fifty years of Chinamen, the greatness of Bill ‘Dr Peter Venkman’ Murray, how good Wes Anderson’s later films are and how the Kinks should have split in the early 70s. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#20: Zatoichi

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:34:31 +0000

It’s the old, old story. Blind masseur comes to town, does a bit of gambling, meets a cross dresser and his/her sister and then brutally murders dozens of criminals. How many times have we heard that tale? And this is the plot of this week’s film, Zatoichi. Cliché! Still, the 101 Films boys found a lot to like in this, the first listener recommended film! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#19: Fargo

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:19:53 +0000

Fargo: the first Coen Brothers film to make it onto our list, and possibly the best. Join us as we discuss the strange and far away world of 1987, the fledgling Steve Buscemi Fan Club, Babe the Baby Blue Ox, the Swedish Chef from the Muppets, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Swedish crime dramas, Mad Men and all sorts of other stuff that has little or no link to the film. So business as usual then. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#18: Duck Soup

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:52 +0000

War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing? Well it does provide an amusing backdrop for Duck Soup, the Marx Brothers comedy classic. Yes, this week 101 Films takes a look at the harrowing dramatisation of the first Freedonia-Sylvania War. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#17: Submarine

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:00:53 +0000

Regular listeners to 101 Films probably picture Lewis and Ian as rugged, outdoor, macho types. Women want them and men want to be them, fine examples, as they are, of manhood. They weren’t always the confident adonises they are today. There was a time, believe it or not, that Lewis and Ian were sensitive and awkward teenage boys. This week 101 Films takes Lewis and Ian back to those adolescent days as they discuss Submarine. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Valentine’s Day Special 2012

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:07 +0000

101 Films has, of course, always been about love. Lewis and Ian are constantly expressing a love for cinema, a love for weak puns and, in particular, a love for the sound of their own voices. So it’s only fitting that 101 Films celebrates this most romantic time of the year with a podcast. Yes, it’s the 101 Films 2012 Valentine’s Day Special!

Lewis and Ian discuss their favourite romantic films, wonder what happens in Heaven when someone remarries after a partner dies and manage to mess up a top ten countdown. PLEASE NOTE – the podcast is for both happy Loved couples and single McSaddos. Enjoy! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#16: The Third Man

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:44 +0000

The Third Man. The greatest British film ever made, and the 57th best American film ever made, confusingly. It also has the honour of being the 16th 101 Films You Should Have Seen (Probably) podcast. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#15: The Day The Earth Caught Fire

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:19:05 +0000

No matter how bad your day gets, take pity on the poor inhabitants of Earth in The Day The Earth Caught Fire. In their version of the early 1960s, massive nuclear tests have sent the planet spiralling to a fiery death in the Sun, which kind of puts your bad day to shame really. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#14: The Godfather

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:35 +0000

The Godfather: probably one of the greatest films ever made. Join us as we discuss Marlon Brando’s performance, how fantastic the film is, Al Pacino being awesome, hats, Zardoz, the influence of gangster films on gangsters, Lewis’s Butterfly Puzzle and George Lucas. Also listen out for the brand new Trivia Quiz jingle! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#13: Zardoz

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:19 +0000

This week Lewis and Ian pay homage to the giant-stone-flying-head film Zardoz. Listen as they discuss Sean Connery in a red nappy (of course), evil penises, Zardoz’s potential as a date movie, why people went to see On The Buses films in the 70s and how something so bad can be so interesting and enjoyable. They also get a bit carried away quoting dialogue. Sorry about that. ZARDOZ! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#12: Bubba Ho-Tep

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:08 +0000

This week Lewis and Ian watch the very unusual but pretty good Bubba Ho-Tep. They discuss Bruce Campbell’s fantastic performance, Desperate Dan and his Cow Pies, Bruce Campbell’s great performance, bad scarab-based effects, how depressing old age can be, and just how impressive Bruce Campbell’s performance was. Bruce Campbell! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#11: The Sound of Music

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:52:17 +0000

The hills are alive with the sound of montone singing and badly played ukulele – yes, this week Ian butchers a classic song from The Sound of Music, we ponder the mystery of exactly what naval captains get up to without a navy, and we wonder what happened to the lovely Liesl. Plus, we reveal the various names that The Sound of Music went by in other countries. WITH HILARIOUS CONSEQUENCES. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Christmas Special 2011

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:34:11 +0000

CHRISTMAS!!! Tis the Season for 101 Films to throw off the shackles of their self-imposed rules and talk about films they’ve both seen. Yep, Lewis and Ian discuss their top ten Christmas films, plus the usual nonsense including such festive topics as acid rain, Christmas lesbians, murder and what the name of the Scottish one in the X-Men was. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#10: The Nightmare Before Christmas

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:10:51 +0000

With Christmas just round the corner 101 Films gets in a seasonal mood by watching The Nightmare Before Christmas. Lewis and Ian discuss what a good un-Disney Disney film it is, what the British holiday lands might be, Tim Burton films and Edward Hands-Hands. Next week, our proper bona-fide Christmas Special! Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#9: Inception

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:00:24 +0000

This week we look at Inception, the slightly trippy dream heist film. Other than a very long discussion about what dreams feel like, Lewis and Ian look at some Listener Letters, shush each other, and spend much of the podcast mispronouncing the name of pretty much every single actor in Inception. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#8: Tristram Shandy: A Cock And Bull Story

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story has a particular resonance for 101 Films, featuring as it does two egotistical men who love the sound of their own voices and who bicker and bumble their way through the adaptation of a novel that is confusing, meanders all over the place, and doesn’t really achieve what it sets out to do. We’ll let you draw your own parallels. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#7: The Fisher King

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:55 +0000

This week we review The Fisher King, but we sound more like we’re in Twelve Monkeys: an unidentified plague has swept across 101 Films Towers, leaving Lewis and Ian as croaky, self-pitying shadows of their former selves. If you can put up with us hacking, coughing and spluttering for 40 minutes, you can enjoy our insights into why all men are selfish, why Robin Williams is good when he’s not being ‘Robin Williams’ and why Ian doesn’t seem to get on with Terry Gilliam’s films, even though he loves Monty Python. Also, why lying naked in the park is fun. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#6: Dark City

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:14:33 +0000

Sit back, relax, and enjoy our homage to Dark City, the best ever sci-fi film featuring Richard O’Brien (with the possible exception of Flash Gordon). Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#5: Chinatown

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:00:53 +0000

The boys over at 101 Films have been given a tricky case to crack – how to discuss a film’s plot without ruining it for those who haven’t seen it. Lewis and Ian do their best as they talk about the stupendous Chinatown. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#4: Black Cat, White Cat

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:00:36 +0000

101 Films takes its first, and maybe last, trip to the Former Republic of Yugoslavia with Black Cat, White Cat. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#3: Dracula (1958)

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:00:59 +0000

Welcome to Castle 101 Films. Warm yourselves by the fire. I will prepare some food. No, no, no, it is quite alright, my Masters will insist that you stay for their dinner… I mean dinner. Where are you going? No stay, I insist. You must stay, STAY FOREVER! HAHAHAHAHAHAH! Yes, in celebration of Halloween, Lewis and Ian clamber out of their coffins to watch the 1958 Hammer Horror version of Dracula. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#2: Annie Hall

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:59 +0000

This week Lewis and Ian turn their attention to one of the great writer/actor/directors of the last 40 years (well, he was great for at least 20 of those years), Woody Allen, and one of his most well regarded films, Annie Hall. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

#1: Top Gun

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:01:40 +0000

Here we go then, the first proper 101 Films You Should Have Seen Podcast. After much discussion the boys decided to discuss a film Ian had never seen. That’s right, he had somehow gone through his entire adolescence without seeing Top Gun. TOP GUN!?! I know, how is that even possible? Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.

Introducing 101 Films You Should Have Seen… Probably

101filmsyoushouldhaveseen@gmail.com (Ian Pope and Lewis Packwood) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:46:24 +0000

It’s here! It’s here! The long-awaited sequel to 101 Video Games That Made My Life Slightly Better! Well, almost. On Thursday 13th October our new series of podcasts begins. To whet your appetite we have a short introduction to the podcasts: a trailer if you will. Music credit: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 3.0.