The Film Show - 12/05/2021 - New Animated Films & A Knight's Tale 20th Anniversary
Sep 08, 2021, 03:30 AM
Reviews of The Willoughbys, The Mitchells vs. the Machines & A Knight's Tale for its 20th Anniversary.
We're back for a show covering two animated family films you can watch right now on Netflix, 'The Willoughbys' & 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines'. Also, with the 20th Anniversary of one of our absolute favourite films (and if you're anything like us, definitely one of your favourites too!) we couldn't help but talk about it so we chat about 2001's 'A Knight's Tale'.
There's a lot of animated films out there to choose from and it's quite hard to separate some of the blander choices from the truly worthwhile stuff but our two choices showcase massive energy, unconventional visuals and true heart that really make them stand out. From the surreal and dark yet expansive and bubbly Willoughbys to the tech-obsessed, star-studded sugar rush of The Mitchells vs. the Machines, we're celebrating some family films that aim higher than they really needed to and really pull it off!
Of course, we couldn't pass up on the chance of talking about A Knight's Tale for its 20th anniversary, a film that's really close to our hearts and joyously breaks the mould for sports movies & period pieces with anachronistic glee! We talk about the amazing performances that really bring the film together from Shannyn Sossamon, Heath Ledger and of course the magnifcent Paul Bettany. With Bowie on the soundtrack & Chaucer as an inspiration (and main character!), what could go wrong!
As per the usual gremlins in the wires, the last few minutes of the show were missing from the recording but we'd wrapped up the reviews & recommendations so it only means a rather abrupt end rather than a technological catastrophe (no PAL Labs robot takeover here!).
Hope you enjoy!
0:00 - Quick Technical Difficulties Disclaimer
0:36 - Intro & The Willoughbys Review
19:55 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines Review
35:05 - A Knight's Tale Review
Tracks Played:
Talking Heads - (Nothing But) Flowers
David Bowie - Golden Years
And our call to action! Tweet or insta us with your favourite comfort films you and your friends reference and watch religiously. We're talking Rocky Horror, Lord of the Rings, Shaun of the Dead, Mamma Mia, anything you can recite quotes of in your sleep (You've been weighed, measured and found wanting!) Give us your thoughts and we'll bring them up next show!
Follow us at @urn_filmshow on Twitter and Instagram.
For our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist2MmjDjk2GB5QAyI2UuXltn?si=c-5MxbEyQGS8Mewe0xHZRg
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There's a lot of animated films out there to choose from and it's quite hard to separate some of the blander choices from the truly worthwhile stuff but our two choices showcase massive energy, unconventional visuals and true heart that really make them stand out. From the surreal and dark yet expansive and bubbly Willoughbys to the tech-obsessed, star-studded sugar rush of The Mitchells vs. the Machines, we're celebrating some family films that aim higher than they really needed to and really pull it off!
Of course, we couldn't pass up on the chance of talking about A Knight's Tale for its 20th anniversary, a film that's really close to our hearts and joyously breaks the mould for sports movies & period pieces with anachronistic glee! We talk about the amazing performances that really bring the film together from Shannyn Sossamon, Heath Ledger and of course the magnifcent Paul Bettany. With Bowie on the soundtrack & Chaucer as an inspiration (and main character!), what could go wrong!
As per the usual gremlins in the wires, the last few minutes of the show were missing from the recording but we'd wrapped up the reviews & recommendations so it only means a rather abrupt end rather than a technological catastrophe (no PAL Labs robot takeover here!).
Hope you enjoy!
0:00 - Quick Technical Difficulties Disclaimer
0:36 - Intro & The Willoughbys Review
19:55 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines Review
35:05 - A Knight's Tale Review
Tracks Played:
Talking Heads - (Nothing But) Flowers
David Bowie - Golden Years
And our call to action! Tweet or insta us with your favourite comfort films you and your friends reference and watch religiously. We're talking Rocky Horror, Lord of the Rings, Shaun of the Dead, Mamma Mia, anything you can recite quotes of in your sleep (You've been weighed, measured and found wanting!) Give us your thoughts and we'll bring them up next show!
Follow us at @urn_filmshow on Twitter and Instagram.
For our Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist2MmjDjk2GB5QAyI2UuXltn?si=c-5MxbEyQGS8Mewe0xHZRg
For all things URN: https://urn1350.net/