Chatting Script

About Chatting Script

We've had a rebrand! The podcast formally known as MMLP is now CHATTING SCRIPT! (everything else remains the same) I love movies, I can ramble about them for hours, hence the podcast. I deep dive on old classics, new hit films, lesser known hidden gems and everything in between. If you love exploring what goes into movie production to bring these astounding pictures to our screens, then this is the pod for you!

Publisher

Luke Pickett

Category

arts · comedy · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Mar 2022

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Digger - The Most Important Movie In 20 Years

   Is Digger the most important movie in 20 years? In this episode of Chatting Script, I make the case for why Digger could be one of the most significant films in decades. Beneath its striking presentation and all-star cast lies a film with some serious things to say about the world we live in — and the responsibilities that come with it. We discuss the film's ambitious ideas, why its themes feel so urgent, and how it balances a weighty message with an unconventional cinematic experience. The performances are a major part of what makes it work, with Riz Ahmed and John Goodman among the standouts. But special attention goes to Tom Cruise, whose work here deserves a closer look. We also explore the fascinating way the cast is arranged and directed, and how the film's theatrical sensibilities shape the experience. Is Digger simply an ambitious piece of cinema, or is it the kind of film that could genuinely matter for years to come? This is one worth talking about. Join the conversation on Chatting Script. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 – Episode Intro 00:00:50 – Tom Cruise Is A Real One 00:04:00 – Lets Get Into The Film – Hell Of A Cast! 00:07:12 – What Is This Film Even About? 00:08:13 – The Controversy 00:13:45 – The Central Theme Of Responsibility 00:17:44 – Tom Cruise Might Win The Oscar 00:19:18 – Theatre Moments So Well Directed 00:24:25 – John Goodman Looks Like A Sack Of Shit And The Film Is Better For It 00:27:49 – More Themes & Commentary – Billionaire Controversy 00:33:05 – Colour Palette Criticism 00:34:43 – The Best Ending Since BlackKklansman 00:42:25 – This Film Is The Most Important Film in 20 Years 00:46:32 – Wrap Up

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   HOPE - When Duty Becomes Survival

   What does it mean to do your duty when everything around you is falling apart? In this episode of Chatting Script, I dive into HOPE, the Korean sci-fi thriller that combines suspense, action and science fiction with a surprisingly human story about duty. From the very beginning, the idea of duty is woven through the film — As the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, those responsibilities begin to collide, forcing the characters to question just how far they're willing to go to do what they believe is right. We get into how HOPE builds its suspense, the way its sci-fi elements serve the story, and why the film's central theme gives its thrilling set pieces and character decisions so much more weight. Is HOPE simply an exciting sci-fi thriller, or is there something much deeper underneath it? Let's talk about it. Hope Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro and housekeeping 00:00:40 – Hope – the makers - Director, writer & cinematographer 00:03:15 – Korean Cinema colour pallet vs Hollywood 00:05:52 – Cast & Characters 00:09:31 – Character building with the Chief 00:14:48 – The art of building tension 00:17:55 – The monster reveal 00:19:59 – Pedal to the metal chase sequence like Mad Max 00:23:01 – Almost Gotcha! Moments & Tight dialogue fleshes out a character with minimal words 00:26:06 – not afraid to answer the questions 00:33:20 – Taking itself seriously and humanising its characters 00:34:54 – Wrap up

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Resident Evil (2026) FINALLY Gets Video Game Movies Right

   Resident Evil (2026) has finally arrived — but does it actually feel like Resident Evil? In this episode of Chatting Script, I take a look at director Zack Cregger's latest film, following his acclaimed work on Barbarian and Weapons, and explore how he approaches one of gaming's most iconic horror franchises. I also look back at the Resident Evil movies starring Milla Jovovich, the other film adaptations and Netflix series, before getting into my own experience with the games — from Resident Evil 1 through 6. But what makes this new film different? We get into how Resident Evil (2026) separates itself from the previous adaptations, recreates the feeling of actually playing the games, and takes us on a surprisingly game-like journey packed with bizarre humour, horror, and some seriously exciting set pieces. Is this finally the Resident Evil adaptation fans have been waiting for? Let's talk about it. Episode Chapters00:00:03 – Intro & housekeeping00:00:46 – Zach Creeger, 00:03:15 - the Resident Evil Franchise, Mila Jovovich films, Games & more00:07:03 – How this resident evil movie sets itself apart00:13:00 – this film is Funny!00:15:35 – The art of building a jump scare00:21:34 – Set pieces and game inspiration 00:25:31 -Austin Abrhams being a normal guy00:29:00 – The Nemesis mechanic from R3 used via the Amalgamation monster 00:34:00 – Praising the finale without spoiling it

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4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

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0

YouTube

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