Who isn't in the mood for love? Join the fellas as they discuss the Hong Kong classic by Wong Kar-wai and fall more in love with the beauty and romance of it all. Or do you find it more style over substance like critics originally thought at the time back in 2020.
In addition to love, the fellas were also in the mood for Leslie Cheung's work, particularly Days of Being Wild, a future Miyazaki classic The Boy and the Heron, a class Indonesian song featured in In the Mood for Love "Bengawan Solo" and Apple TV's The Morning Show.
Thank you for listening! What were you in the mood for this week? Follow us on social media @benji_poooh @ejfaces @jamessample @viktormch
2 Jul 2024
for...Friday the 13th
Are you a fan of horrors? How about slashers, in particular? Where would you place Friday the 13th in the horror pantheon? Is it worth of being called a classic? Did it help define a genre or was it simply reductive in comparison to the greats that came before it?
Join the fellas as they also discuss the horror exclusive streaming service "Shudder" and some of its content, "august' by Taylor Swift, The Hunger Games film series and Gremlins.
Thank you for listening! What were you in the mood for this week? Follow us on social media @benji_poooh @ejfaces @jamessample @viktormch
17 Jun 2024
for...There Will Be Blood
What drives a man to sacrifice everything for power and wealth, only to end up utterly alone? Join the fellas as they unravel the complexities of Daniel Plainview, the unforgettable protagonist of Paul Thomas Anderson's cinematic masterpiece, "There Will Be Blood", by exploring the heart of Anderson's 2007 film, emphasizing its bold take on greed, ambition, and the eternal struggle between capitalism and religion.
The fellas dive deep into Daniel Plainview's intricate character, examining his embodiment of the American dream and the dark motivations that drive him. From his manipulative nature to his high emotional intelligence, Plainview's actions raise thought-provoking questions about morality and success. We dissect key scenes, highlighting Daniel Day-Lewis's extraordinary performance and Paul Thomas Anderson's masterful storytelling. The conversation also delves into Plainview's tumultuous relationship with HW, pondering whether his harshness was, in a twisted way, an expression of love.
As their discussion broadens, they celebrate the timeless joy of classic cinema and its profound emotional impact. They compare the magical experience of watching films in Technicolor to the visceral thrill of the Saw franchise, capturing our diverse cinematic tastes. From the enchanting experience of "Singing in the Rain" to the intense, back-to-back horror marathons of Saw, this episode is a rich tapestry of film analysis and personal connections. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the highs and lows of cinema, where each genre offers a unique window into the human experience.
Thank you for listening! What were you in the mood for this week? Follow us on social media @benji_poooh @ejfaces @jamessample @viktormch
3 Jun 2024
for...Pearl Harbor
Are you Team Evelyn and Rafe? Or Evelyn and Danny? How about Rafe and Danny? Join the fellas as they give their opinions on the love triangle for the ages, ponder war tactics and discuss whether "There You'll Be" was robbed of the Best Original Song win at the Oscars.
Make sure you stay tuned until the end when the fellas discuss Netflix's The Crown, the psychological thriller Donnie Darko, the tearful song "Harbour (Song for Elizabeth)" by Beverly Glenn-Copeland and Irish legend Enya.
Thank you for listening! What were you in the mood for this week? Follow us on social media @benji_poooh @ejfaces @jamessample @viktormch
20 May 2024
for...Les Demoiselles de Rochefort (The Young Girls of Rochefort)
Have you ever been so moved by art it brings you to tears? Tune in to episode 4 of Fellas that were in the mood to find out how something so fun, funny, vibrant, colourful and musical literally makes one of the fellas cry.
Make sure you stay tuned until the end when the fellas discuss another diva in the form of Israeli singer and famous Eurovision participant Esther Ofarim, another French comedy PlayTime, and two recent horror hits in the form of A Haunting in Venice and The Last of Us.
Thank you for listening! What were you in the mood for this week? Follow us on social media @benji_poooh @ejfaces @jamessample @viktormch
6 May 2024
for...Carry On Up the Khyber
Could this episode get more British?! Join Ben, Eduardo, James and Viktor as they discuss one of the UK's best films of all time (according to BFI) and decide whether this entry in the famous franchise of spoofs and parodies is low-brow postcard humour or actually smart satire.
Make sure you stay until the end when the fellas discuss the brilliance of The Traitors UK, the beauty of the French diva, singer and actress, Dalida, the barbarity of "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch and the blissfulness of "Bali Dreams" by Deep Chills.
Thank you for listening! What were you in the mood for this week? Follow us on social media @benji_poooh @ejfaces @jamessample @viktormch
22 Apr 2024
for...Trainspotting
Are you in the mood for a 1996 Danny Boyle classic? Join the four fellas for Episode 2 as they discuss...Trainspotting. The fellas take a deep dive into Eduardo's film choice which results in one of them diving a bit too deep into the infamous toilet scene and a lot of shocking attempts at a Scottish accent. In the spirit of Renton, "Choose Life" and give Episode 2 a whirl.
Make sure you stayed tuned till the end when the fellas discuss other gems they were in the mood for this week with shoutouts to another Boyle film A Life Less Ordinary, the late great jazz musician Sarah Vaughan, the thrilling soundtrack to the hit BBC series The Traitors and the fifth installment in the Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Red Door.
Thank you for listening! What were you in the mood for this week? Follow us on social media @benji_poooh @ejfaces @jamessample @viktormch
7 Apr 2024
for...Raiders of the Lost Ark
Join Benjamin Tong, Eduardo Farias, James Sample and Viktor Carrasquero as they record their first episode to discuss a film Ben was in the mood for this week - Raiders of the Lost Ark. Will Ed, James or Viktor share the same sentiment for this Spielberg classic? Stay tuned to find out!
Make sure you stay till the end when the fellas discuss other gems what they were in the mood for this week with shoutouts to Oscar Wars, Italian diva Mina, Avril Lavigne and the multiple language iterations of her 2007 hit single "Hot".
Thank you for listening! What were you in the mood for this week? Follow us on social media @benji_poooh @ejfaces @jamessample @viktormch
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