Chin Stroker VS Punter

Episode 27 - Dark City

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:57:00 +0000

This week we take a look at the influential and underrated sci-noir ‘Dark City’

Episode 26 - 'Citizen Kane'

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:29:00 +0000

This week we look at the Citizen Kane of movies. Erm,.. Citizen Kane. Yeah I know, who the hell do we think we are?

Episode 25 - This Is England

Wed, 27 May 2009 02:51:00 +0000

As we hit our 1/4 Century, Paul picks Shane Meadows' 2006 'This Is Englad' Inevitably things get a 'bit political' but we find time to dwell on the details of the first effective period movie to be set in an era we remember! We round off with some listener feedback. Next week we look at the 'Citizen Kane' of movies. You guessed it..... CITIZEN KANE

Episode 24 - 'Some Like It Hot'

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:11:00 +0000

Here we tackle (probably not the best choice of words) Billy Wilder's 1959 gender bending gangster musical(ish). Questions about gender politics, the male gaze, and reflections on our own experiences with cross dressing will all be evaded here! It's another epic, but should serve as a gentle sorbet after the frivolity of the last few weeks.

Episode 23 - Shaun Of The Dead

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:42:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss the social and economic commentarys that run through the Romero zombie movies. As well as Mikes opinions on Vampire Zombies or 'Vombies' if you will!! We revel in the British-ness of this weeks film and also suggest some viewing gems for our listeners to seek out. 'Fast Show' anyone........? BRILLIANT! WE HAVE A PHONE NUMBER!!! NOTE this is a US number, so add appropriate international code; (also note you will only be charged at the local call rate specific to your country!!)

Episode 22 - 'The Kid Stays In The Picture'

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:06:00 +0000

After a slight delay we return with a look at 2002’s ‘The Kid Stays In The Picture’, an entertaining look at the life and work of the Ali McGraw lovin, Charlie snorting, Godfather producing Robert Evans. This is a man who was so money, Jack Nicholson had his back. Speaking of which, we also hear from our homie Ian, over at the capital Cinerama podcast and take a look at some listener emails. Yeah boy! WE HAVE A PHONE NUMBER!!! NOTE this is a US number, so add appropriate international code; (also note you will only be charged at the local call rate specific to your country!!) 206-203-0905 (United States) 001 206 203 0905 (United Kingdom) WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL!! chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com Votes at podcastalley please! http://podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=55654 We love each and every one of you.

Episode 21.2 'Manhunter Part Two'

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:32:00 +0000

Here’s the second and final part of our big old look at Michael Mann’s ‘Manhunter’ We also take a look at some emails, as well as some wise words regarding the state of cinema exhibition from Ian Loring, over at the Cinerama Podcast. Next week; ‘Event Horizon’ WE HAVE A PHONE NUMBER!!! NOTE this is a US number, so add appropriate international code; 206-203-0905 (United States) 001 206 203 0905 (United Kingdom) WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL!! chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com

Episode 21.1 - 'Manhunter - Part 1'

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:38:00 +0000

Due to the unwieldy length of our discussion of Michael Mann’s fantastic ‘Manhunter’ we have chopped this episode up into two parts. Here be Numero Uno. Can Paul get past the Eighties-ness of the score? Is this film responsible for CSI? (and by default ‘Crime Scene; Scene Of The Crime’) We look at all of these issues in forensic detail. WE HAVE A PHONE NUMBER!!! NOTE this is a US number, so add appropriate international code; 206-203-0905 (United States) 001 206 203 0905 (United Kingdom) WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL!! chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com

Episode 20 - 'Signs'

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:41:00 +0000

So this week's discussion centres around M Night Shyamamalamalans 2002 sci fi drama 'Signs', starring Mel (Im not a racist) Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. After the drunken cluster F that was the Animal House episode we reign in the drinking (a little) and discuss amongst other things can M Night Act/Write/Direct? and more to the point should he be allowed to? Mike actually defends Pauls choice of film even more than Paul does! and the boy's almost start a religous war!! As usual there's a good batch of emails (thanks to all that contributed) and thankfully, this week, no singing!! WE HAVE A PHONE NUMBER!!! NOTE this is a US number, so add appropriate international code; 206-203-0905 (United States) 001 206 203 0905 (United Kingdom) WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL!! chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com

Episode 19 - 'National Lampoons Animal House'

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:36:00 +0000

Why is it that the dumber the film, the longer the episode? Is there some sort of correlation? The answer of course, is maybe. Apologies in advance are required, as are warnings to the faint of heart. In keeping with the subject matter, the chaps down four bottles of wine (and that is just during the show) and look at John Landis’ 1978 frathouse, guitar smashing, toilet exploding, JD swigging, Oatis Day dancin’, horse murdering, toga wearing monolith ANIMAL HOUSE. In what is easily our most shameful episode yet (and hopefully ever) we plug some other ‘casts, sing ( I sh#t you not), answer some reader mail and pretty much do whatever seemed like a good idea at the time. WE HAVE A VOICE MAIL NUMBER!!! NOTE this is a US number, so add appropriate international code; 206-203-0905 (United States) 001 206 203 0905 (United Kingdom) WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL!! chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com Older Episodes; We our out of here; like sh#t through a goose. Here is the link to the discussion of political undertones in The Wizard Of Oz (Cheers Sam!!!) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_interpretations_of_The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz We are out of here; like sh#t through a goose.

Episode 18 - 'Pierrepoint - The Last Hangman'

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:51:00 +0000

A spot of Brit Cinema this week, with the Timothy Spall starring, Adrian Shergold directed, ‘Pierrepoint-The Last Hangman’ from 2006. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462477/ Trailer; http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1820328217/ We also discuss ‘X Files 2’ a little and we look ahead at a few post-summer releases. Coming next week, we take an appropriately drunken look at 1978’s ‘National Lampoon’s Animal House’ Email us at; chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com Vote for us at podcastalley; http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=55654

Episode 17 - 'The Wizard Of Oz'

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:37:00 +0000

We dial down the machismo of the last few episodes by looking at the 1939 Technicolor trippy campathon 'The Wizard Of Oz'. And somehow, I STILL think the 'Demon Knight' episode was longer. Oh what a world, what a world... We throw in some email discussion, and chat up the 'Watchmen' trailer Email us at chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com Visit us at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com Vote for us at podcastalley.com BLOG at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com Mike's solo 'cast; thechinstrokerfilmpodcast.podomatic.com

Episode 16 - 'Tales From The Crypt - Demon Knight'

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:10:00 +0000

Nearly 2 hours on ‘Tales From The Crypt – Demon Knight’!?” we hear you incredulously ask… But yes, we managed it. Somehow running longer than our discussion of ‘V’ (which was a three hour mini series, no less) we worship at the alter of Zane, Sadler et al, for this underappreciated comedy-horror gem. The running time is bulked out by some seriously off topic tangents including Wii-fits, dating sites and Terminator 4. Next week we refresh ourselves with a classic; 1939’s ‘The Wizard Of Oz’. And no, that is not the silhouette of a post-suicide little person. Email us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com Visit us at chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com Vote for us at podcastalley.com BLOG at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com

Episode 15 - 'V The Original Mini Series'

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:46:00 +0000

Do you remember the 1984 Olympics? No, neither do we, we were watching ‘V’! This week we take a break from movies to look at the original, two-part, three hour mini series event, ‘V’ Forget ‘The Final Battle’, and TRY and forget the weekly TV show, we will remind you why Kenneth Johnson’s WW2 analogy, and love letter to the spirit of freedom deserves a re-appraisal. With a running time that befits the epic-ness of its subject matter, we ponder such subjects as; if ‘V’ had been made in the nineties (and in Canada) would it have stared Barry Van Dyke as Mike Donovan? Why don’t the Visitors just ‘ask nicely’ for all of our water? And what is to come of Kenny J’s long in development ‘V – The Second Generation’? Come see. And Vive le resistance!!!! Email us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com Visit us at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com Vote for us at podcastalley.com OLD EPISODES AT chinstrokervspunter.mypodcast.com BLOG at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com

Episode 14 - 'The Island

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:36:00 +0000

This week we take a pass at Michael Bay’s 2005 sci-fi-er ‘The Island’. Controversy ensues, and battle lines are drawn. Is this harmless fun, or a cynical, borderline plageristic product placement-fest? You decide and email us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com Visit us at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com Vote for us at podcastalley.com BLOG at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com Next week; do you remember the 1984 Olympics? No, neither do we, we were watching Kenneth Johnson’s epic cautionary tale ‘V’. Vive la resistance!

Episode 13 - 'Infernal Affairs'

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:13:00 +0000

Episode 13, recorded on friday the 13th. Spooky. That does not, however, have any bearing on the content of this episode. We probably should have covered 'Friday The 13th', but our sense of thematic cohesion is a big pile of poo. This week we (belatedly) look at the Hong Kong crime thriller 'Infernal Affairs', the inspiration for Scorcese's return to form 'The Departed' visit us at ; chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com vote for us at PODCASTALLEY.COM VISIT OUR BLOG; chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com Now get the hell out of here. You little punks think you own this town!

Episode 12 - 'Poutpourri & Procrastinations'

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:40:00 +0000

So it’s come to this….. Due to a tech issue (that’s actually not true, we are just rubbish) our look at ‘Infernal Affairs’ is being pushed back a coupla days, so we decide to aim for more unchartered heights of randomness by looking at a whole bunch o’ topics, with absolutely no planning whatsoever. Some content beats no content. Well, maybe. TV shows. Sit-coms. Superheroes. Re-imaginings. DVD collections. Get discussed. Back tomorrow with our next episode proper. EMAIL us at ; chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com visit us at ; chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com vote for us at PODCASTALLEY.COM VISIT OUR BLOG; chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com FOR ALL OLDER EPISDOES CUT AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING ADDY; chinstrokervspunter.mypodcast.com You may go. Peace be with you.

Episode 11 - Big Trouble In Little China

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:49:00 +0000

In the last genre film for a while we look at John Carpenter's 1986 comedy actioner. Unlike last weeks combative discussion, it's a bit of a love-in. We also take in an overview of JC's oeuvre,defend Speed Racer (against our better judgement) and Paul gives his views on Indiana Jones And the Etc, Etc. It's agreement-tastic. Throw in a competition (yes, a competiition!) and some listener emails and you can't lose. EMAIL us at ; chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com visit us at ; chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com vote for us at PODCASTALLEY.COM VISIT OUR BLOG; chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com Phone us on 206-203-0905 (United States) OR 001 206 203 0905 (United Kingdom) EMAIL US; chinstrokervspunter@gmail.com

Episode 10 - 'Lake Placid & Tremors'

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:25:00 +0000

In stark contrast to last episode, it’s a monster movie double feature this week as we take a look at two ‘90’s ‘mini-classics’; ‘Lake Placid’ and ‘Tremors’ Mike gives his verdict on ‘Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull’ and we wrap up with a token attempt at thematic cohesion by looking at a few of our fave monster flicks. Find us at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic, and email us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic Vote for us at podcastalley.com For old episodes take a gander at chinstrokervspunter.mypodcast.com We are getting our blogsite poppin' at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com

Episode 9 - 'Blue Velvet'

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:30:00 +0000

Oh dear. It’s a ‘damn fine’ smack down as one of the chaps declares his undying love for David Lynch’s ‘Blue Velvet’ and the other deems it a travesty. Can you guess which one is which? In our most divisive hour so far (yes, we are including ‘In The Mood For Love’ when we say that) the 1986 bizzarro noir is looked at, as are a few flicks that the guys have caught recently such as a pig-nosed rom-com and some manifestly extreme French horror. Find us at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic, and email us at chinstrokervspunter@podomaticVote for us at podcastalley.comFor old episodes take a gander at chinstrokervspunter.mypodcast.comWe are getting our blogsite poppin' at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com

Episode 8 - 'se7en'

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:20:00 +0000

It’s happy time!! Paul and Mike revisit David Fincher’s ray of sunshine ‘Seven’ (or is that ‘Se7en?. No, because that’s just silly) for the first time since they saw it in ’95. Does Brad Pitt overact? Why does Kevin Spacy always speak in a weird slow voice? And has Morgan Freeman become typecast? This is a long one, but here it be nonetheless. Other subjects covered include; Paul’s moral outrage at the levels marketing companies will sink to. Mike muses over pointless sequels and re-imaginings and a semantic argument ensues over what constitutes ‘violence’ in films. Find us at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic, and email us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic Vote for us at podcastalley.com For old episodes take a gander at chinstrokervspunter.mypodcast.com We are getting our blogsite poppin' at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com Move along. Move along.

Episode 7 - 'South Park - The Movie'

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:40:00 +0000

The chaps have a look at the late '90's TV to film translation of the all singing, all dancing, all offending, all uncle f@#king South Park. Trying to resist the urge to descend into endless quotage, Paul and Mike take the film apart and put it back together again. We also talk about Paramount's underwhelming foray into Blu Ray. Find us at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic, and email us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic Vote for us at podcastalley.com For old episodes take a gander at chinstrokervspunter.mypodcast.com We are getting our blogsite poppin' at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com That is all.

Episode 6 - 'I, Robot'

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0000

In the second of this week’s eps it’s Paul’s pick, as we bring you a look at Alex Proyas’ 2004 Sci Fi actioner ‘I, Robot’ Is it a meditation on the place of technology in everyday life, and our our over-reliance on it is sapping us of our humanity? Or is it just Big Willie Style© dumbass fest with more than a passing visual resemblance to ‘Minority Report’ and offensive levels of product placement? Or is it neither? These questions will be probed, inspected and often avoided completely. And in an attempt at thematic cohesion we take a look at how technology has changed the way we view films. Stroke our egos by voting for us at podcastalley.com and mail us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com. Catch old eps at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com and look our blog up at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com Next Ep will drop this Weekend

Episode 5 - 'In The Mood For Love'

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:14:00 +0000

Episode 5 is a ‘kick off’ as the lads discuss ‘In The Mood For Love’ which proves controversial to say the least. The merits of style over substance is examined, and we sound off about Shia-hating, the ‘real’ Indiana Jones and the sad future of New Line Cinema. Next ep is gonna drop midweek, and we’ll be back next Saturday with more goodness. Stroke our egos by voting for us at podcastalley.com and mail us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com. Catch old eps at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com and look our blog up at chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com Phew. Oh, and SORRY GREGG! We love ya buddy

Episode 4 - 'Alexandra's Project'

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:55:00 +0000

This weeks episode Is a bit of a controversial one! Paul and Mike turn into relationship experts as they Dissect Alexandra's Project and possibly realise the reason why they are both single!! Also up for discussion are the lads thoughts on theatrical cuts vs directors cuts and why they are sliced to begin with. Why are married chicks so crazy? Plus with growing trend of splitting movies into 2 halves as Kill Bill did and Harry Potter is about to, is this cynical money-making or a genuine artistic choice? All these burning questions and many more will be discussed (and sometimes even answered) in this edition of chinstroker vs punter... Dont forget you can mail us at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com. We also need your votes and comments at podcastalley.com We need you to visit chinstrokervspunter.podomatic .com AND chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com/ 'Needy' is our middle name.

Episode 3.2 'Rear Window Part Two'

Sat, 17 May 2008 07:58:00 +0000

It’s time to get some closure on our discussion of ‘Rear Window’. We tie up the plot of the film and discuss its place in pop culture. This weeks extra goodness includes issues as varied as William Shatner’s birthday, Mike wonders ‘what the f#@k is ‘Speed Racer’? and Paul displays ambivalence regarding Chuck Heston. We need your email at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com. We need your votes and comments at podcastalley.com We need you to visit chinstrokervspunter.podomatic .com AND chinstrokervspunter.blogspot.com/ Yes, we are needy.

Episode 3.1 - "Rear Window - Part One"

Sun, 11 May 2008 03:41:00 +0000

Paul gets opinionated and Mike gets defensive, in the first of our two part look at Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window. Is James Stewart a pervert or a detective? Does it translate to modern audiences? Does the story even really make sense? And just what the heckity WAS that dog digging up? All of these questions and more will, be probed, butchered, buried and dug up. Due to the epic running time, we’ve cut this down to two episodes, with episode two to drop on Monday. EMAIL US at chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com and VISIT US at chinstrokervspunter.podomatic.com More content will be turning up here pretty darned soon. EMAIL US your thoughts, ideas for upcoming shows, observations, corrections, love and money. We will shout you out on air and therefore make you triplewicked cool. VOTE FOR US over at PODCASTALLEY, we need our existence acknowledging! If Mike seems ‘tired and emo’ during this and the next show please remember; he was on NO SLEEP.

Episode 2 - 'Shinobi - Heart Under Blade'

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:03:00 +0000

In an episode almost as long as the film itself, listen to the chaps discuss Ten Shimoyama’s ‘Shinobi – Heart Under Blade’ (2005). Full of stealthy, CGI’d up goodness. Also we look forward to the rest of this years ‘season of the geek’ as Paul is quizzed about his expectations of this years tidle wave of genre releases. Next Saturday, Episode 3 will drop as we dissect Hitchcocks ‘Rear Window’ HAVE YOUR SAY, fire away to chinstrokervspunter@podomatic.com and we’ll shout you out and get some discussion going. Who is right? Chin Stroker or Punter? Or neither? Let us know.

Episode 1 - 'Introductions'

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:09:00 +0000

Episode One Paul and Mike introduce themselves and their differing opinions on how films should be viewed, as demonstrated by topics as diverse as; justifying a penchant for David Lynch, and the comedic merits of Arnold’s glorious opus ‘Junior’.