Martin Briggs and Andy Martin are two former film students taking a light hearted look at both current UK cinema releases and classic movies and film makers alike.
We take a look a the recent releases from Disney/Pixar and touch on various other films doing the rounds.
28 May 2021
Episode 53: The Unholy
The Drop Outs return to big screen reviews as cinemas reopen across the UK! This month The Unholy (2021) is the topic of discussion, as Martin and Andy pick apart this latest offering from Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures and indulge in wider discussion around James Herbert and his particular brand of horror.
30 Apr 2021
Episode 52: 101 Films to Watch and Then You Die
Part 3 of our 101 Films series, in which we review another ten films and state our case as to why you need to watch them. This month we touch on Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Midnight Cowboy, Suspiria (1977), and many more!
26 Mar 2021
Episode 51: 101 Films to Watch Before You Die Part 2
The Drop Outs go through the next ten films on their 101 Films to Watch Before You Die list (number 11 - 20), featuring (amongst others) Ghostbusters (1984), Baby Teeth, Dazed and Confused, From Beyond the Grave and more!
26 Feb 2021
Episode 50: 101 Films To Watch Before You Die
We made it to fifty episodes and we are as surprised as you are! In this milestone episode, we begin our list of 101 films you should watch before you die. Films discussed include The Exorcist, City Lights, Harold and Maude, Monty Python's The Life of Brian and many more (six more).
29 Jan 2021
Episode 49: Coming of Age Movies
This month the drop outs discuss the coming of age genre and review their favourite films within it. They also discuss plans for their 101 Movies to Watch Before You Die list which will start with the upcoming fiftieth episode special!
25 Dec 2020
Episode 48: Modern British Horror
The Drop Outs discuss the state of British Horror and some of its stand-out directors. Films like Tales From the Lodge, Ghost Stories and A Field in England are under discussion, as well as several up and coming features from the festival circuit.
18 Dec 2020
Episode 48b - Christmas Special
A special bonus episode looking at festive movies to get you through the holiday season! We talk about our favourite movies to watch at this time of year and line up some of the all time classics. Episode 48a will follow on Christmas day, which looks at recent British Horror movies.
27 Nov 2020
Episode 47: Killer Object Horror
This month, the drop outs discuss the often neglected but surprisingly prolific "killer object" sub-genre of Horror with highlights reviewed in depth as well as a wider overview of the sub-genre as a whole. There's a lot of general film related chat weaving in and out as well. Whaddaya gonna do eh?
30 Oct 2020
Episode 46: Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder
Back with our new monthly schedule, this episode takes a look at the overlapping careers of comedy legends Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder. We also review some current releases and engage in general film related chatter.
9 Oct 2020
Episode 45: Bill and Ted Face the Music
The Drop Outs take a look at the new Bill and Ted movie, discuss cinema closures and engage in general film chit chat. Join us for another lighthearted look at the movies.
1 Oct 2020
Episode 44: John Carpenter
The drop outs return!! This episode we discuss the career of the influential director, John Carpetner. We take a look at his whole career and pick our personal highlights to discuss in depth.
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