It’s the 2nd episode in Sarah’s season of Trapped films. This time we’re talking Alex Garland’s 2014 Sci-fi/Thriller, Ex Machina. There is so much to cover in Ex Machina which is why it turned into a bumper episode. We get into Alex Garland’s career leading up to Ex Machina and beyond, the 2014 perspective of AI, Domhnall Gleeson’s pyjamas and why …

We're back with a new season. This time Sarah has chosen the theme and carefully put together the lineup of films we're covering over the next 8 weeks. The first stop in our Trapped season is Vincenzo Natali's Cube (1997.) Listen as we discuss the production, story, performances and why Sting sings like that. Season 6 runs until 8th July 2024. For …

It's bonus show time. This week we talk about the Ryan Gosling fronted action comedy, The Fall Guy. Next week we begin our sixth season which Sarah has carefully considered and programmed. This time she's gone for "Trapped" as the season's theme with some very interesting movies in the lineup. We kick of with 1997's Cube so if you haven't seen it a…

We are back in just two weeks on May 20th with our brand new season. As Dan chose the theme last time, it's over to Sarah to curate this season's lineup of movies. Season 6 begins two-weeks from today with the first episode all about being trapped in a Cube. Yes, we're talking Vincenzo Natali's 90's sci-fi/horror, Cube and this is a clip from the f…

We have reached the end of another season. But before we move on to season 6, we have the small matter of our end of season wrap show to address. This a preview of that show which is available to members of our £3.00 a month Patreon tier. If you would like to keep listening to us while we're on our main feed hols, you could head over there. For £3.…

We made it to the end of another season. This episode marks the end of our Neo-Western series and we're ending with a banger (and another film that isn't a Neo-Western.) It's Big Trouble in Little China. And you know what Jack Burton always says at a time like this?! Sure he says "I never drive faster that I can see," but he also says "always liste…

Welcome friends. It's the penultimate episode in our Neo-Western series of movies and this week we have a good ol' chin wag about Walter Hill's The Warriors. We talk about Walter Hill as a filmmaker, the intention behind the movie and of course, the costumes. Plus come and find out which are our favourite and least favourite gangs in this film and …

It's episode 6 of 8 in our Neo-Western season and this week we get our teeth stuck into Kathryn Bigelow's 1987 horror, vampire, western, romance Near Dark. Surprisingly, this is the first vampire movie we've covered on the show and it's also the first Lance Henriksen film we've spoken about. It will not be the last of either of those things. We get…

Welcome to another edition of our Neo-Western season. This week we take a deep-dive into Waterworld. Once again we are joined by a host of the Just The Thing podcast. Joel Jessup joins us to talk about the questionable ethics of The Mariner, Kevin Costner's ego, a proposed alternative outcome to the bungee scene and anything (everything) else. Seas…

Episode four of Neo Western season sees us joined by Chris Regan of the awesome Just The Thing podcast. We chat about the 2000 action-thriller oddity Way Of The Gun. Amongst the topics of conversation this week are the absolutely stacked star cast, how we feel about the rampant bigotry in the context of the film, and Christopher McQuarrie's career.…

Our third episode in Neo Western season sees us go to Perfection, Nevada to catch up with Earl and Val for a deep burrow into 1990's Tremors. Is it a Western? Well, that's debatable, but hearing Dan justify its inclusion is certainly interesting! We chat about the cast and crew, including Fred Ward, Kevin Bacon and Michael Gross, and we also give o…

In this episode, we venture into the chilling, snow-covered landscape of Taylor Sheridan's Wind River. We cover everything from Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olson's screen history, to just why this film is so important in addressing some of the real life issues that indigenous people face. We dive into the film's coverage of violence, grief, and the…

Join us as we delve into the comic book world of James Mangold's Logan, for one last Wolverine hurrah (but not really). In the first episode of our Neo Western season, we take you on an emotional journey through the gritty landscape of the 2017 film, as well as discovering exactly what makes a Neo Western. We're breaking down the film's themes of f…

Welcome listeners both new and old. We hope you enjoy our thoughts on Madame Web. Next week we begin our fifth season which is all about Neo-Western movies. On March 4th we kick things off with our first in the 8 episode run with Logan. If you like what you hear, and would like to support us on Patreon, our £3.00 a month tier will get you access to…

Hey friends. In just 2 weeks, we begin our fifth season which is all about Neo-Western movies. If this sounds like your jam you will be pleased to know that season 5 begins on March 4th and we would love it if you join us for that. If you would like to keep listening to us while we're on our break, you can catch us on Patreon and sign up for free t…

We have reached the end of another season. But before we move on to season 5, we have the small matter of our end of season wrap show to address. This a preview of that show which is available to members of our £3.00 a month Patreon tier. If you would like to keep listening to us while we're on our main feed hols, you could head over there. For £3.…

We made it to the end of our folklore themed season of movies. This week we get a little help from Jamie of Final Transmission Podcast to dissect The Blair Witch Project (1999.) We will be back for season 5 on March 4th with a brand new theme and this time, it's Dan's turn to choose. If you would like to keep listening to us while we prepare season…

It's the penultimate episode of our folklore season and completely by accident, we've scheduled another 2021 movie. This week we chat all things The Green Knight. We discuss A24 and connections to The VVitch. We ponder what the point of the Fox was and hope that not all the characters were Gawain's Mother. Season 4 will run until 5th Feb 2024. For …

It's still folklore season here at Shoot The Hostage and we are so happy to be chatting about this one. This week we turn to the most recent entry in the Candyman saga with Nia DaCosta's 2021 film. We discuss Clive Barker's original work, the original 1992 movie, how Yahya Abdul-Mateen's broad shoulders. Season 4 will run until 5th Feb 2024. For th…

We are continuing our folklore season and this time it's a rare first time watch for both of us as we talk Kaneto Shindo's 1964 film, Onibaba. Or Oni..ba.ba.ba as per Sarah's earworm. We discuss how old was considered old for a human in feudal Japan, Hannya masks and the usual loosely connected tangents. Season 4 will run until 5th Feb 2024. For th…

We're back for another adaptation of a folktale as we turn our attention to The Little Red Riding Hood with Matthew Bright’s 1996 movie, Freeway. Season 4 will run until 5th Feb 2024. For the full season line-up head over to our Patreon page and become a free member. If you like what you hear, please rate and review us on you podcast player of choi…

Welcome back to another episode in our folklore movie season. This week we take a look at Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale from 2010. Described as a Horror/Fantasy and directed by Jalmari Helander, this festive-film was based on 2 shorts released in 2003 and 2006. We talk about the folktales that inspired Rare Exports and our thoughts on the movie wi…

As a thank you to all of our listeners and as a way to talk about the year in movies, we thought we would do a run-down show of our favourite 2023 movies. We sat down after some day drinking at the pub to have a chat about 2023 films and to list our separate top 5 films of the year. We then thought it was a good idea to try and come up with a combi…

Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of movies! This season, we are exploring folklore movies, and in this episode, we are shining a light on the 1974 proto-slasher film, Black Christmas, directed by Bob Clark. Join us as we discuss this classic film, featuring a stellar cast including Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, and John Sax…

Welcome back to our movie podcast for a fourth season. In this season we are covering 8 folklore movies. This time we deep-dive into the 2015 film, The Witch, directed by Robert Eggers. As part of our folklore-themed film season, we explore the tale of a 17th-century New England family who may or may not face supernatural forces in the wilderness. …

We are back on December 18th with season 4 but until then, here are our thoughts on Emerald Fennell's new movie, Saltburn. Chat with us at : Instagram or Twitter Support us at : PatreonShoot The Hostage Podcast による

We will be back on December 18th with a new season. This time the theme is folklore and as usual we will be covering 8 movies over 8 weeks. If you would like to keep listening to us while we're on our breaks, you can catch us on Patreon and sign up for free to see what it's all about. Our £3.00 a month tier will get you access to a minimum of 2 rev…

It's that time again, yes we have reached the end of another season. After covering 8 different movies with aliens we are taking a break from the main feed. But fear not, we are back with a brand new season and theme on December 18th. Until then here's a preview of our season three wrap show available over on our Patreon page. For £3 a month you wi…

Join us for more extraterrestrial chatter this week and for the last time this season. Yes... sadly this is the last in our alien movies lineup but what a way to end. We're talking 2022's Nope directed by Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Chat wit…

Welcome back, movie enthusiasts! In this week's episode of Shoot The Hostage. We delve into the mysterious realm of extra-terrestrial encounters as we explore the gripping film, "Fire in the Sky," directed by Robert Lieberman. Strap yourselves in for a wildly unfocused discussion as we analyse this 1993 sci-fi thriller, based on the chilling real-l…

In this week's episode of Shoot The Hostage, we continue our journey into the extraterrestrial realm of cinema to explore the eccentric and mesmerizing world of aliens in movies. This time, we delve into the intergalactic chaos of the 1996 sci-fi comedy, "Mars Attacks!" Join your hosts Sarah and Dan as they dissect director Tim Burton's outlandish …

For episode 5 of our Aliens season, Dan and Sarah chat about Tobe Hooper's 1985 Sci-Fi/Horror Lifeforce. We throw in some trivia and discussion about the creatives behind this strange movie as well. Chat with us at : Instagram or Twitter Support us at : PatreonShoot The Hostage Podcast による

This week Sarah and Dan discuss Starship Troopers. Based on the book by Robert A. Heinlein and adapted by Ed Neumeier, this violent dystopian satire divided audiences back in 1997. Join us as we discuss Paul Verhoeven, the cast and anything we find interesting. Would you like to know more?! Chat with us at : Instagram or Twitter Support us at : Pat…

In the latest episode of our Aliens season we delve into the highly acclaimed 2016 sci-fi movie Arrival, directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. We discuss the power of language and wonder why they didn't park the scissor lift closer to the spaceship. Chat with us at : Instagram or Twitter Support us at : Patreon…

Sticking with alien movies as our season's theme, this week we're talking David Bowie in Nicolas Roeg's The Man Who Fell To Earth. Join us as we try to figure out what it all meant and spend a little too long talking about hash browns. Chat with us at : Instagram or Twitter Support us at : PatreonShoot The Hostage Podcast による

Join us as we delve deep into the machismo-driven world of the 1987 iconic Schwarzenegger starrer, Predator. This movie is a classic of the action genre but also has elements of horror and sci-fi, and left an indelible mark on film history. Step into the high-octane jungle with us as we dissect the first film in our season of alien movies. Chat wit…

We saw Expendables 4 this past weekend and as a bonus, we thought we would share our thoughts with you lovely people on the latest instalment of the Sylvester Stallone action franchise. After a 4-week break, we are back next Monday the 2nd of October for our brand new season and theme where we will be talking about 8 movies with aliens. We'll see y…

We'll be back on the 2nd of October with our new season. This time the theme is Aliens and we hope this snippet gets you excited for what's in store. Chat with us at : Instagram or Twitter Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

We are at the end of another season, and following our run of movies about criminals we're taking a break with the main show, and returning on October 2nd with a brand new season and theme. Until then we have a whole bunch of reviews on Patreon, including our season 2 wrap show where we discuss the criminal films we chose, and some we didn't. This …

We go full chaotic neutral for our season finale, with some wildly differing opinions on the 90's classic Con Air. Be sure to pay attention to the safety announcement. Our flight attendants will be coming through the cabin with refreshments soon. Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Support us at : Patreon…

If you're looking for an intense experience, look no further than I Saw The Devil. Sarah waxes lyrical about her love for Korean cinema and Dan gets increasingly enthusiastic about this cat and mouse thriller. Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

No-one does gritty quite like our Australian cousins, and Animal Kingdom is one of our favourite examples of the Aussie crime sub-genre. This week we get deep into the criminal underworld and come away largely unscathed. Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

Lucky 13! We're over halfway through the season taking a detour into art theft. Join us as we dissect Bart Layton's awesome American Animals. Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

Join us as we venture down a big Michael Mann-hole for our latest episode on Thief. We talk neon, synth and excellent jackets, plus loads more! Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

Our criminals season continues with our review of Fede Alvarez's surprising horror movie Don't Breathe. Will we make it out alive? Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

In the second of our journey's into the underbelly of cinema, we chat about the criminally under-seen Hell Or High Water. Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

Welcome back for our second season! Having covered cops in season one, we're moving onto criminals, naturally. We kick off with Army Of The Dead and deeply regret every life choice that lead us here... Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

We'll be back next Monday with a brand new season but until then, here's a cheeky bonus review, straight from our Patreon page. For more like this, you can pledge £3 a month and access regular reviews of new releases, as well as our season wrap shows, and our undying gratitude. See you next week! Chat with us at : Instagram, Twitter or Threads Supp…

We'll be back on the 17th of July with our new season. This time the theme is Criminals and we hope this snippet gets you excited for what's in store. Chat with us at : Instagram or Twitter Support us at : Patreonshootthehostagepod による

After a full season of cop movies, we're exhausted, so we're taking our mid season break. We'll be back on July 17th with Season Two, but if you want more in the meantime, consider signing up to our Patreon for only £3 per month to unlock our exclusive reviews and wrap shows. If not, we hope you stick around for our next season. -Dan & Sarah.…