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Verbal Diorama

The award-winning indie film history podcast celebrating the history and legacy of movies you know, and movies you don't.

Have you ever wondered how your favourite movies were made? Hosted by Em, Verbal Diorama is a movie podcast that takes you behind the scenes to discover the extraordinary stories of cast and crew who bring classic films, blockbuster films, and cult films to life.

Movies are tough to make, and this podcast proves how amazing it is that they actually exist. From Hollywood classics to hidden gems, each episode explores the behind-the-scenes history, legacy, and untold filmmaking stories that make cinema history.

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  • Jul 30, 2020 · 1 hr

    Serenity (2005)

    Serenity, the continuation and culmination of Joss Whedon's one-season space western TV show Firefly, had the full backing of Universal after acquiring the rights of Firefly from Fox, who really didn't have a clue what Firefly was, or even the common decency to air all the episodes in order.... this is not the first time Fox have been world-class a-holes on something I've featured on this podcast. Although arguably Serenity exists because of Universal's desire for the project, Joss Whedon's skills as a writer/director and the returning cast for bringing these beloved characters back to life, it actually exists because of one reason: The Browncoats. Fandom is power, passion, strength and unity. Fandom grew Firefly and made Serenity happen. Without the Browncoats, we would never have had Serenity. They don't just aim to misbehave, they aim to transform this miscarriage of justice. Although fandom wasn't enough to resurrect Firefly for a second season or create a sequel to Serenity, the fact we got Serenity at all is miraculous. This cancelled TV show, this ragtag crew of underdogs ended up with a feature length movie that introduced new characters, tied up arcs, looked and sounded beautiful and was a worthy end to the stories of Mal Reynolds and his crew. It was also loved by fans and critically acclaimed. That just doesn't happen for one-season TV shows, let alone TV shows that were unduly cancelled. Firefly and Serenity are the rare and precious jewels in Joss Whedon's crown. Or should that be his pretty floral bonnet.....? I would love to hear your thoughts on Serenity or Firefly! GET IN TOUCH.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.com SUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA.... Leave a 5-star rating/review: Apple Podcasts or Podchaser Join the Patreon: patreon.com/verbaldiorama Thank you to all the patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat, Andy, Mike and new patron Griff! EPISODE THANKS TO.... Twitter peeps @geeksaladradio @NFTDT @ContrarianPrime @derekjones198 @gotstratosphere @BLCAgnew @gholson @chriswelford6 @Oral_mfc @SwayzeofArabia @EmRayGunz @WordSaladRadio And a special thanks to Hellboy writer @ThePeterBriggs for a wonderful little anecdote about his small involvement in the production! Instagram folk @rockythezombie @conveniencestorecat Facebook chums Christopher Natalie Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Jul 23, 2020 · 36 min

    The Nice Guys

    The Nice Guys, upon its release in May 2016, found itself facing off against a comedy sequel, an animated movie of a million-selling mobile game and two separate superhero franchise sequels. It's really no wonder it suffered at the U.S. box office. An original idea, from the always brilliant mind of Shane Black, needed room to breathe and find its feet. Sadly, it never got to do that. Had it been released in June, like it was supposed to, it might have made the $217 million that the other comedy buddy movie it swapped release dates with did. Can you tell I'm bitter about that? The Nice Guys had two big name stars (Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling), several up-and-comers (Margaret Qualley and the terrific Angourie Rice) and a Hollywood icon (Kim Basinger) in its cast. It followed Shane Black's other directorial efforts; his debut Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and the 20th highest grossing movie of all time, Iron Man 3. It's really quite brilliant, actually. For the titular (and ironic) "nice guys who aren't actually nice guys"; as Private Investigator Holland March, Ryan Gosling excels at physical comedy, with Russell Crowe's Jackson Healy as the grumpy tough-guy straight man. As casting decisions for a comedy go, you'd never suspect they'd be this perfect together, but they are. The script is witty, dark and hilarious. The setting, 1977 Los Angeles, centred around the adult movie industry, feels seedy yet exuberant. Seriously - this movie should have made buckets of cash!! Although The Nice Guys failed commercially, critically it passed with flying colours. The few who did see it raved about it and arguably it's well on its way to cult classic status. It deserves to be talked about on a podcast, and most importantly it deserves to be watched and enjoyed. I really do think it's one of Shane Black's best. I would love to hear your thoughts on The Nice Guys! GET IN TOUCH.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.com SUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA.... Leave a 5-star rating/review: Apple Podcasts or Podchaser Join the Patreon: patreon.com/verbaldiorama Thank you to all the patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat, Andy and Mike EPISODE THANKS TO.... Twitter peeps @PulpCereal @MovieReviewsIn @GriefBurrito @Create__Collect @CookinWithGrief @BLCAgnew @IWriteUrWrong @DanielBerrios93 @PiecingPod Instagram folk @sassylassy76 Facebook chums None, and stuff Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Jul 16, 2020 · 44 min

    Down With Love

    Paying tribute to the classic no-sex sex comedies from the late '50s and early '60s, Down With Love is a wonderful, bright, kitschy romcom classic that seems to be well regarded, if not completely well remembered. Renee Zellweger (fresh from Chicago) and Ewan McGregor (fresh from Moulin Rouge) tackle roles similar to those made famous by girl-next-door-turned-sex-symbol Doris Day and serious-actor-turned-romantic-lead Rock Hudson, in a genuinely wonderful pastiche to their movies Pillow Talk (1959), Lover Come Back (1961) and Send Me No Flowers (1964). (I watched Pillow Talk as part of my prep for this episode, and I have to say it's a truly delightful movie and Doris Day is incredible in it! Please watch it if you can!) Down With Love is so impressive in its desire to not only be set in the sixties, but also to be filmed like it were filmed in the Sixties. It's meant to look like it was filmed in Technicolor. The thought that went into it is insane, from authentic props and vintage fabrics for costuming, to wanting the sets to actually look just like sets. Down With Love is not a film steeped in realistic depictions of 1962 New York. It's meant to look wonky. It relishes, and adores, the world its set in. The entire cast look like they're having the best time ever. Did I mention how hot Ewan McGregor is? I'm not sure I did.... And if, like me, you start the movie as a Down With Love girl (or guy, or person), you'll end it stating "Here's To Love". I would love to hear your thoughts on Down With Love! GET IN TOUCH.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.com SUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA.... Leave a 5-star rating/review: Apple Podcasts or Podchaser Join the Patreon: patreon.com/verbaldiorama Thank you to all the patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat, Andy and Mike EPISODE THANKS TO.... Twitter peeps @geeksaladradio @trivia_chic @Oral_mfc +10 announcement comments Instagram folk @moviesatthematt +2 announcement comments Facebook chums +3 announcement comments Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Jul 9, 2020 · 54 min

    Toy Story

    Here we are.... 50 episodes later! It's been a genuine delight to produce fifty episodes of this podcast and I wanted to do something special for #50. There's no animated movie so ingrained in modern culture, so beloved by everyone and such a pioneer in modern animation than Pixar's Toy Story. But I didn't just want to tell the story of Toy Story, because the story of Pixar is integral to the story of Toy Story. Pixar knew they wanted to make the first feature-length fully computer animated film. They knew they could do it. They just had to figure out how.... The whole creation of Toy Story was fraught with issues. It's remarkable it ever made it to the screen at all. But it did, and look what it did..... The early test animation for Toy Story, featuring a completely different character of Woody, can be found here The Toy Story full length live-action remake can be found here Whether this is your first episode listening or your 50th episode.... thanks for being here. I've really appreciated your support. Here's to the next 50 episodes (or infinity!) and beyond....! I would love to hear your thoughts on Toy Story! GET IN TOUCH.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.com SUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA.... Leave a 5-star rating/review: Apple Podcasts or Podchaser Join the Patreon: patreon.com/verbaldiorama Thank you to all the patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat, Andy and Mike EPISODE THANKS TO.... Twitter peeps @geeksaladradio @EatCrime @bestfilmeverpod @SeanGeekPodcast @BLCAgnew @_SonOfBen_ @GoldenTalesGeek Facebook chums Erik Laurel Rob Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Jul 2, 2020 · 37 min

    The Muppets

    It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to meet The Muppets on Verbal Diorama tonight... today... In this special Patron-chosen episode, I go behind the curtain on 2011's The Muppets. The Muppets have been in everyone's lives, whether through The Muppet Show, the eight big screen offerings, or just through general media. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal et al. are some of the most famous faces and names in Hollywood. This episode is a little different to most episodes of Verbal Diorama. I wanted to pay tribute to The Muppets, to this movie and to the people behind the scenes, but without losing any of the magic that make The Muppets such a unique and wonderful part of all our lives. It's important to have those warm, safe feelings of nostalgia and also to introduce the things we love to the next generation. The Muppets teach us to always be kind, to love others and yourself and to embrace your weirdness. We could all do with more of The Muppets in our lives. Whether you're a man or a muppet, or just having a me party, life's a happy song when you look at the pictures in your head. So join the lovers, the dreamers and me in finding the rainbow connection. I would love to hear your thoughts on The Muppets! GET IN TOUCH.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.com SUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA.... Leave a 5-star rating/review: Apple Podcasts or Podchaser Join the Patreon: patreon.com/verbaldiorama Thank you to all the patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat, Andy and Mike EPISODE THANKS TO.... Twitter peeps @MoviesWork @gundam_guyver @geeksaladradio @Stuntgoat75 @derekjones198 @MoviesAtTheMatt @BLCAgnew @Wallso Instagram pals @blackcasediariespodcast Facebook chums Sheena Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Jun 25, 2020 · 53 min

    The Thing (1982)

    When it came to thinking of a horror movie I'd love to feature, The Thing (1982) was top of my list. It's not a movie most would associate with someone who admits to not liking horror, but the combination of science fiction and horror remains one of my favourite genre mixes (see also Alien!) It's also a movie that continues to delight and terrify me. The practical effects, created by Rob Bottin (only 21 years of age at the time) still hold up as visually inventive, repulsive and unforgettable, almost 40 years later. It's an accolade that the recent 2011 prequel could never have lived up to (and yes, I saw it recently, so I will talk about it a little, if only to serve as a highlight to how excellent the 1982 movie really is!) On the surface a graphic, gory body horror, but it's not the gore that makes it scary, it's the emotional and mental horror, as it depicts the descent into fear, madness and paranoia that this group of twelve men encounter and the toxic masculinity which prevents them from actually working together to face their fears. The titular alien, nameless and faceless, remains sentient even at a cellular level, which adds to the fear factor. How do you know every cell of The Thing is dead? It's a stark contrast to 1982's other well-known alien movie, where that alien (E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial) is sweet, kind and befriends small children. Then critically derided, now critically lauded; it's a true masterclass in showing the isolation and despair of the characters and the lengths to which The Thing will go to survive, gift wrapped in glorious nightmare-fuel special effects by Rob Bottin. But how do you know this is the real episode 48? Could it just be a copy? Look for the light in my eyes.... The original Randall William Cook stop-motion Blair-Thing can be seen in this clip here The Fangoria art contest entries from 1981 are available to view here! I would love to hear your thoughts on The Thing! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com or visit the website at https://verbaldiorama.com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat, Andy and new patron Mike for supporting Verbal Diorama. You can rate or review the show at Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @geeksaladradio @LaunchingTPilot @SYIMS_Podcast @gundam_guyver @simlew86 @JamieRu17498667 @BLCAgnew @realhuntermmm @GriefBurrito @bitchenboutique @wafflesthemagic @WordSaladRadio @CookinWithGrief @ShartSelectPod @winstolf @FlyOnTheWallPo1 @CoffeeBreathCo1 Instagram pals @sassylassy76 @moviesatthematt Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Jun 18, 2020 · 51 min

    Princess Mononoke

    Princess Mononoke, or Mononoke Hime to give it its Japanese name, could have been covered in February for the anniversary along with Howl's Moving Castle, My Neighbour Totoro or Spirited Away, but honestly I'm glad I can devote a whole regular-sized episode to it, because it's so jam-packed full of greatness. As much as I love all the aforementioned movies from the legendary writer/director Hayao Miyazaki, Princess Mononoke really is something more epic. It's more adult, more complex, more violent and graphic, and while Mr Miyazaki himself would never admit to it being a masterpiece, it truly is. With an English dub written by Neil Gaiman, it's widely considered one of the best translations of the original Japanese script. While Ghibli loved Gaiman's work, his name was removed from the credits and the U.S. release of Princess Mononoke was purposely ruined by real-life villain and nasty piece of work Harvey Weinstein, who gets mentioned several times just for being a massive a-hole when Disney appointed Miramax the distributor. No surprise there. Princess Mononoke, though, is a masterclass of character and world building, all encompassed in a beautiful shell of traditional animation, with the minimal of CGI (in places you wouldn't expect!) and doesn't actually have a true antagonist. Every character struggles with being consumed by hate, even the empathetic Ashitaka - one of few male lead characters featured in Miyazaki's stories, but who remains a force for good, despite the evil growing within him. We all have the power to co-exist with each other, and with the natural world. Now, more than ever, the demon of hate is threatening to consume modern society. Princess Mononoke might be set during feudal Japan, but its message of love, acceptance and co-existence is more relevant now than it has ever been. Whole Hog Theatre's incredible stage production of Princess Mononoke can be found here Joshua Garrity's video can be found here I would love to hear your thoughts on Princess Mononoke! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com or visit the website at https://verbaldiorama.com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat and new patron Andy for supporting Verbal Diorama. You can rate or review the show at Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @derekjones198 @alteredunivers1 @TheMidnightMyth @BLCAgnew @SchoolOfMovies @Oral_mfc @Lanodantheon Facebook chums Erik Carlson Richard Smethurst Andy DeSisto Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Jun 11, 2020 · 53 min

    Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

    Rogue One was the first anthology movie announced post the Disney takeover of Lucasfilm in 2012; the year after Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens had enticed and delighted audiences across the world. The rogue one, you might say... Rogue One, born of the simple question "how did the Death Star plans end up with Princess Leia?" is probably most famous for its CGI recreations of Grand Moff Tarkin and Princess Leia, and its enduring of lengthy re-shoots to change the narrative of the third act and insert additional scenes. To be honest, it's not as dramatic a change as people think it is. The trailer contained shots that were never intended to even be in the finished movie. Grand Moff Tarkin.... well that's another issue entirely. At least Carrie Fisher was alive to approve her younger likeness.... As a spin-off of the existing Skywalker Saga, Rogue One remains separate to the existing story enough to be talked about independently, but connected enough to matter in the timeline between Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope. In fact, I'd argue it enriches the world of Star Wars. It shows the true sacrifice of rebellion; the nameless soldiers who gave their lives for a greater cause are given names. It's a powerful reminder on the cost of war. We never hear about Jyn, Cassian, Chirrut, Baze, Bodhi, Saw or K-2SO ever again (ignoring the fact that we can't, because the characters didn't exist in 1977!!) because we never hear the names of soldiers lost to war. Moral, ethical and character issues aside, it remains one of my favourite Star Wars movies. Not the favourite, but certainly up there. It's enjoyable, with some great cinematography, memorable characters, and like all rebellions, it's built on hope. Right now, we could all do with a little more of that. I would love to hear your thoughts on Rogue One! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin and Cat for supporting Verbal Diorama. You can rate or review the show at Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @geeksaladradio @derekjones198 @robinhoodpod @NerdsWithFriend @MoviesWork @TheMidnightMyth @DeepintoHistory @PulpCereal @AlamoLauren @CalumTheFilmGuy @Oral_mfc @OSWpodcast1 @waffles_mario Instagram folk @_lady_hendo_ Facebook chums Erik Carlson Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • May 28, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min

    Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

    Little Shop of Horrors, based on the off-Broadway musical, in turn based off the 1960 Roger Corman dark comedy The Little Shop of Horrors... is probably my favourite ever screen musical. It contains within several elements that never fail to delight me: -Rick Moranis - a true gem of a man, on-and-off screen, who was a regular for all us 80s and 90s kids growing up -It's a musical - with music and lyrics by the award-winning team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman -Practical effects - the puppet work is some of the greatest ever put to screen, with Frank Oz at the helm and a talented team of professional puppeteers (including Brian Henson), Audrey II feels real, tangible and a genuine threat to our heroes Seymour and Audrey At the time, the most expensive motion picture Warner Bros had ever released, it had a lot riding on its mean, green shoulders. It failed to deliver at the box office but has since become a cult classic on VHS, and it was the first ever DVD to be recalled for content.... and not for the busting of balls, although the song "Mean, Green Mother From Outer Space" was the first song containing naughty words to be nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. It didn't win, sadly. And nor did it win for Visual Effects, but at least it lost that to Aliens.... The cast is flawless and an 80s/90s kid's dream; Rick Moranis is the perfect nerdy, unconfident Seymour that we can all immediately root for. Ellen Greene (reprising her role from the stage) has a meek, shrill voice for Audrey, which transforms into a powerful set of pipes once singing, showing Audrey's inner strength. Steve Martin's Orin Scrivello (D.D.S!) is memorable and threatening enough to be fed to a carnivorous plant without us caring all that much for his loss and additional cameos from Bill Murray, Jim Belushi, Christopher Guest and John Candy just add to the brilliance of the production. And finally, Levi Stubbs just IS Audrey II. His charisma and charm flows through an inanimate puppet, adding to the experience of seeing Audrey II come to life on screen. Famously filmed with an original ending which was scrapped due to a very negative test screening, a new ending was hastily put together and it was the only ending available until the previously only black-and-white footage was digitally coloured and enhanced for released in 2012. "Don't Feed The Plants" - the final song and footage from the Director's Cut, is available on YouTube. It's all table-top miniatures created by Richard Conway and it's delightful - watch it here! A remake is in the pipeline, but I guarantee it will never be able to emulate the charm, nostalgia or dream-like quality of this, and while this in itself is a remake, it's hard to not fall completely in love with everything about it. For me, this really is THE Little Shop of Horrors. Just don't feed the plants! I would love to hear your thoughts on Little Shop of Horrors! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin and new Patron Cat for supporting Verbal Diorama. You can rate or review the show at Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @NFTDT @TimeShiftersPod @PulpCereal Instagram folk @friends_and_flayers @somewherethatsellengreene @steveharveyisboss @tfgifpodcast Facebook chums Andy DeSisto Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • May 21, 2020 · 48 min

    A Knight's Tale

    STOMP-STOMP-CLAP STOMP-STOMP-CLAP STOMP-STOMP-CLAP STOMP-STOMP-CLAP It's the unmistakable beat of Queen's 1977 anthem "We Will Rock You", filling an arena, as a massive crowd of people do a human wave. The competitors enter the stadium and the crowd goes wild at seeing their favourite sportsperson. The competitors are announced loudly, as a hush falls over the crowd, and the sport begins.... It could be the scene at any modern sporting event, except it's actually in medieval Europe, the sport is actually jousting (and occasionally sword fighting) and Heath Ledger's William Thatcher is the star of the show. It was supposed to be his master Sir Ector, except he's sadly no longer of the mortal realm, or as Roland puts it, he's pooped himself to death (except he didn't use pooped!) William, with the help of his friends Roland, Wat and Geoffrey (Chaucer!) becomes the seeker of serenity, the protector of Italian virginity, the enforcer of our Lord God, the one, the only, Sir Ulllrrrich von Lichtenstein.... to prove that you don't need to be noble to be a knight. While not his most accomplished or memorable performance in his short career, it's a role Heath Ledger is perfect for - a charming, handsome, down-on-his-luck squire who just wants to change his fortunes and be more than what his destiny as a peasant offers him. It's something we can all relate to; the want to change our stars. A Knight's Tale isn't high art, award-winning or historically accurate, it's just a really fun time. It's got sport, it's got dancing, it's got David Bowie (music, not in-person) and it's got a cast that genuinely had a great time together making this movie. If anything, this movie just highlights what a brilliant and special young talent Heath Ledger was; it wasn't his first role, but it was his first lead role and his face alone was the focus of a massive marketing campaign for the movie, which ended up being marred by a critic called David Manning. He may sound familiar.... While Heath Ledger undoubtedly went on to star in bigger and better roles in Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight, his untimely death aged just 28 is still a dagger to my heart. Just imagine what he could have achieved had he not passed away so young.... Thankfully, we have wonderful performances like this to remember him by. I would love to hear your thoughts on A Knight's Tale! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason and Kristin for supporting Verbal Diorama. You can rate or review the show at Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @NFTDT @FilmBustersPaul @BeyondTheBoxSet @laurahhorsfall @Git_Shiddy @wafflesthemagic Instagram folk @blackcasediariespodcast @contrarianprime @bookofliespodcast Facebook chums Andy DeSisto Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • May 14, 2020 · 1 hr

    A League of Their Own

    In 1943, Philip K. Wrigley (of chewing gum fame!) founded the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) in order to maintain sport and public morale during World War II, at a time when many eligible young men, including professional sportsmen, were drafted to fight overseas. Whilst A League of Their Own is a mostly fictional account of the players and founders behind the AAGPBL, it still tells a story of the real-life resilience, spirit and tenacity of the young women involved, many of whom had husbands fighting in the war, coming together to provide entertainment and boost the morale of the nation through sport, despite the sexism and misogyny of the era. Penny Marshall's 1992 movie remains my favourite, and dare I say it, the greatest sports movie of all time. A story of determination, sisterly love, sacrifice and friendship within the very real backdrop of World War II, when women could finally prove they were more than just potential housewives and mothers. Geena Davis embodies the 40s starlet as the statuesque, seemingly perfect Dottie Hinson. Tom Hanks, playing against type as alcoholic ex-player-turned-manager Jimmy Dugan delivers most of the movie's iconic lines. Lori Petty as Kit Keller, just wants to step out of her older sister's perfect shadow and Madonna, in probably one of her most beloved screen roles, as "All The Way" Mae Mordabito, with a great on-screen comedic partnership with Rosie O'Donnell's brash Doris Murphy. Even though the real AAGPBL was dismantled in 1954, its legacy lives on in this movie. It encapsulates a time in recent history that not many are still alive to tell the story of. Sadly, Mary Pratt, the last remaining member of that inaugural 1943 Rockford Peaches roster, passed away just before this episode was released. She lived to 101 and spent her life championing women's sport. These women were inspirational, trail-blazing, legacy-creating and really were in a league of their own. I would love to hear your thoughts on A League of Their Own! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek Jason and Kristin for supporting Verbal Diorama. You can rate or review the show in iTunes or at Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @derekjones198 @geeksaladradio @sophieBooGC1 @movie_drone @numberonererun @TroytlePower @eRockReviews @rewindmoviecast Instagram folk @moviesatthematt @jjb_born_90 Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • May 7, 2020 · 2 hr 3 min

    The John Wick Trilogy (ft Laurel & Derek from The Midnight Myth)

    For clarification, this episode discusses and spoils: John Wick John Wick: Chapter 2 John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum The Boogeyman. Baba Yaga. Mr Wick. Jonathan. Jardani Jovonovich.... John Wick is known by many names, but everyone knows of him and everyone should fear him. Especially if you kill the one thing he loves most in the world, and the only link to his recently deceased wife; the one woman who helped him leave this life behind. John Wick does what John Wick does best: rains vengeance on everyone involved, digging himself even deeper into the world he was so desperate to leave. John Wick is a man of myth and legend, so who better to join me to talk mythology, history and Slavic folklore than the incomparable Derek and Laurel of The Midnight Myth; two of the kindest and smartest people podcasting right now. It was a genuine joy to dissect these incredibly in-depth and beautiful movies with them. It's easy to dismiss the John Wick movies as mindless violence, and to declare Keanu Reeves a one-trick pony (I would never!), but we discuss the real life myths and legends surrounding the movie, how Keanu is the perfect John Wick and that these movies are deeper and more meaningful than you think they are. It was never just a puppy.... I would love to hear your thoughts on John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2 or John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Massive thanks to Derek and Laurel for being involved in this episode. You can download all episodes of The Midnight Myth from any podcast app, or visit their website at midnightmyth.com. They're also available on Twitter @themidnightmyth, Instagram & Facebook @midnightmythpodcast and I highly recommend their amazing podcast! Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason and Kristin for supporting Verbal Diorama. You can rate or review the show in iTunes or at Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Apr 30, 2020 · 45 min

    Tremors

    The perfect homage and satire of classic 50s monster B-movies, Tremors initially failed to set the box office alight. Like most cult classics it found a resurgence on VHS and ended up spawning multiple sequels, a prequel, a 2003 one-season TV show and a failed 2018 TV pilot starring Kevin Bacon, back as Val McKee. Praised for its special effects work, the chemistry between Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward and a female lead character who's actually there to do something more than just look pretty and be damseled, Tremors remains a cult and fan favourite 30 years after its release in 1990. There's good reason why; it mixes humour and terror perfectly. This movie gave me serious nightmares as a child, and watching it now it's easy to see why. The Graboids are more than just dumb monsters, they learn and evolve and attempt to outwit the humans at every turn. The creature design is equal parts phenomenal and terrifying. Emulating Jaws by not showing the monster initially and only what it could do, worked wonders for a creature that made you afraid to walk through the desert. Having fully practical effects meant each Graboid (and their little snakey mouths) felt tangible and a real threat to our heroes. Substandard CGI-driven monster movies are ten-a-penny nowadays (thanks, Sharknado!) and Tremors is a movie that will no doubt be remade one day, but it'll never capture the heart, humour and horror that made the original such a classic. Everyone seems to love Tremors (except my mother....!) I would love to hear your thoughts on Tremors! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek and Jason, and new Patron Kristin for supporting Verbal Diorama. You can rate or review the show in iTunes or at Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @gundam_guyver @ThatSequelGuy @Le_Meanderthals @VersusYours @chriswelford6 @PheonixAnomaly @geeksaladradio Instagram folk @moviesatthematt @flick.face Facebook chums Sheena Erik Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Apr 23, 2020 · 50 min

    Bridesmaids

    I find Paul Feig's directorial career fascinating; Spy, The Heat, A Simple Favour and Ghostbusters, all female-fronted and each of them a lot of fun and very enjoyable in their own right. 2011's Bridesmaids really was the catalyst, not only for Paul Feig's career, but the Hollywood careers of Saturday Night Live alumna Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph, for Rose Byrne to prove her comedic timing and for a standout Oscar-nominated performance by Melissa McCarthy. This is more than just "the female Hangover". This is Bridesmaids. It's better, it's funnier, it treats its characters like people and it's more relatable. Without Bridesmaids, we would almost certainly not have Girls Trip, Pitch Perfect, Booksmart or Trainwreck, among others, and our lives would be less rich without all of them. (They're all great - I highly recommend them!) Bridesmaids didn't just get a nomination for a supporting actress Oscar either; Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo's screenplay was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay.You think women can't be funny? Well, you're wrong. Women can be funny, they can be gross, they can be sweet and they can be powerful. Bridesmaids means more for women in Hollywood than you might think. It means more for women than you might think. It means a hell of a lot just to me. Bridesmaids, while it does resort to hilarious potty humour (literally!) also has a deep and meaningful core of the values of friendship, beneficial relationships and mental health that The Hangover doesn't dare go near. These women are real women, flaws and all, and they deserve that effing cookie! I would love to hear your thoughts on Bridesmaids! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek and Jason for supporting Verbal Diorama! You can rate or review the show in iTunes or at Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @geeksaladradio @joshmikeking @BetamaxPod @robinhoodpod @Dave_J_Wood @emhig @sophieBooGC1 @KirstieBennett8 Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Apr 16, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min

    Hellboy II: The Golden Army

    Four years after Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army came out. Bigger, bolder and more del Toro than its predecessor, it concentrated on its existing characters and introduced a more complex and interesting antagonist in the dedicated, skilled warrior Prince Nuada - fighting for the survival of his dying race as humanity continues its greed and desire to consume everything around it. Influences of Tolkien and del Toro's other famous works are apparent throughout, as is the lack of the occult and horror elements of the previous movie. This time, we have tooth fairies, trolls and elves to deal with, not to mention the small matter of 4900 golden mechanical indestructible robots. There will never be a day I don't lament the fact we will never see this trilogy come to fruition with a third Hellboy movie, but boy, am I glad we got Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army. In a world of superhero and comic book movies, these stand out independently and together as some of the most original, beautiful and interesting adaptations of their source material. While Peter Briggs did not co-write the sequel to Hellboy, he features once again to talk about the spin-off he was asked to write that ultimately never materialised: Hellboy: Silverlance. Thanks to Peter for permitting me to include this. I would love to hear your thoughts on Hellboy II: The Golden Army! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek and Jason for supporting Verbal Diorama! You can rate or review the show in iTunes or at Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Massive thank you to the wonderful Peter Briggs, co-writer of Hellboy (2004) @ThePeterBriggs for being involved in this episode and for telling us all about the proposed spin-off Silverlance!. Twitter peeps @TheMidnightMyth @geeksaladradio @BLCAgnew @MoviesWork @SeanGeekPodcast @Stuntgoat75 @Gaming_DadPaul @DWLundberg Instagram folk @wars_and_saws Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Apr 9, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min

    Hellboy (2004)

    Hellboy, as a concept, shouldn't work as well as it did in 2004. (Well, we saw what rebooting it in 2019 did....) Mike Mignola's comic blends folklore, mythology, the paranormal and Lovecraftian horror, and needed a director who could take all that and make it visually appealing, and coherent to the layman. It also needed a lead actor who could portray the strength, vulnerability and humour needed for a main character who would put off the most conservative of viewer just by being a big red demon with the word 'hell' his name. The winning combination of Guillermo del Toro's direction and Ron Perlman headlining made Hellboy from what could have been a dull, lifeless mess to a rich, funny, heartwarming, visually stunning story of a comic book hero that came years before the MCU made superheroes the norm. Ron Perlman simply is Hellboy. He will always be Hellboy. Sorry David Harbour, but it's true. With a cast rounded out by the master of bodily expression Doug Jones, a subdued but intense Selma Blair and the always wonderful late John Hurt, Hellboy really stands out as something special against the X-Men and Spider-Man movies of the same era. This episode also includes a virtual interview with the co-writer of the screen story, Peter Briggs, who very kindly took some time out to answer some questions I sent him and recorded his responses. He can be found on Twitter @ThePeterBriggs. This is only the second interview he has ever done on Hellboy, so I'm delighted he was able to feature on this episode! The first interview is available here and is an interesting read! Next week we conclude this double feature with Hellboy II: The Golden Army! I would love to hear your thoughts on Hellboy! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek and special thanks to new Patron Jason, who's joined as a Ted Theodore Logan patron, for supporting Verbal Diorama! You can rate or review the show in iTunes or at Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Massive thank you to the wonderful Peter Briggs, co-writer of Hellboy (2004) @ThePeterBriggs for being involved in this episode. Twitter peeps Andy @geeksaladradio @cinema_recall @Stuntgoat75 @realhuntermmm @schoolofmovies, who also have a Hellboy episode, and it's phenomenal. I highly recommend you check it out! @BLCAgnew Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Mar 30, 2020 · 48 min

    Clueless

    Verbal Diorama returns from partying with the Haitians..... I mean from the hiatus.... for one of the greatest comedies ever made - Clueless. On the surface, just like any of the umpteen other 90s teen movies, but dig a little deeper and Clueless is a sharp, satirical and heartfelt look at teenagers; the way they speak, dress and think, in a thinly veiled adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel Emma. Witty, sweet and way existential, Amy Heckerling directed, wrote and and enlisted a perfect ensemble cast of relative unknowns who have mostly all gone on to bigger and better things; including the likes of Paul Rudd and the late Brittany Murphy. The star of the show is undoubtedly Alicia Silverstone, plucked from an Aerosmith video, into the role of shallow, but sweet Cher. Misguided in love and life (other than trips to the mall) but don't underestimate her. Cher contains surprise depth and character growth and knows her Shakespeare as well as her Alaia (it's like, a totally important designer!). Alicia Silverstone deserved to be a big star, but despite a few choice roles in the late 90s and early 00s her star never really materialised, but whatever.... she's a total Betty in this movie. This movie taught me the words 'sporadic' and 'tardy', and that there was such a thing as a Pauly Shore movie. There's not many movies that you can say teach you vernacular and that hold up this well 25 years later. And in conclusion may I please remind you that it does not say R.S.V.P. on the Statue of Liberty. I would love to hear your thoughts on Clueless! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel and Derek for supporting Verbal Diorama! You can rate or review the show in iTunes or at Apple Podcasts and Podchaser and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Sade from @offscreenbabble, for suggesting the episode and providing her thoughts in audio form. Twitter peeps Andy @geeksaladradio @kolbymac @TimeShiftersPod @TheSavageSlav Instagram pals @moviesatthematt @ec12172001 @kerry_wadhwa Facebook chums Erik Carlson Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Mar 1, 2020 · 49 min

    Treasure Planet

    Welcome to the first episode of year two and the final episode of my ten-episode animation season. Gosh, Treasure Planet is stunning. Every detail of its aesthetic is glorious to behold, and the fact that its directors Ron Clements and John Musker were so determined to get it made is truly an outstanding achievement. From its illustrious pedigree, to the 70/30 rule, to the use of Deep Canvas, this is a technical marvel of an animated movie that just seems to have been largely forgotten, but it doesn't deserve to be. While there are issues, it really does stand up as one of the most beautiful Disney movies I've ever seen. And it's quite like Titan A.E. In more ways than one. I would love to hear your thoughts on Treasure Planet! You can get in touch on Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama YouTube @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama or you can email me general hellos, feedback or suggestions: verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Thank you to patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel and Derek for supporting Verbal Diorama! To support the show on Patreon from just $2 a month, have a look over at https://www.patreon.com/verbaldiorama and choose your Keanu - you can now get the majority of episodes early too! You can rate or review the show in iTunes or at Apple Podcasts and I'd very much appreciate that! My website is at https://verbaldiorama.com Thanks to the following for their contributions to this episode: Twitter peeps @TheMidnightMyth @hanszargow Instagram pals @mobisze @whythisfilmpodcast @tmi_podcast2018 Facebook chums Erik Carlson Andy DeSisto Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe Facebook Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Feb 16, 2020 · 38 min

    Spirited Away

    Verbal Diorama has been going for one year! To celebrate, I asked Twitter to choose between Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke or Laputa: Castle in the Sky. Twitter chose Spirited Away. Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi Thank you so much for listening and supporting the podcast for the past year - you rock! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

  • Feb 16, 2020 · 32 min

    My Neighbour Totoro

    Verbal Diorama has been going for one year! To celebrate, here's the first ever Studio Ghibli movie I saw as a child - My Neighbour Totoro. Tonari no Totoro Thank you so much for listening and supporting the podcast for the past year - you rock! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy