Welcome to Films Under Discussion, a movie review podcast so named for the trio of FUDs behind the mics.
Long time pals, Des, Paul, and Jack love nothing more than discussing, dissecting and quite often disagreeing about all things cinema. So much so, they started up a film club for friends and family back in 2017; the "Cinematic Understanding N' Talk Society".
Enjoying their own patter so much, and being three lads approaching middle age (some faster than others), they were moved to bring this mature and sensible insight to the masses. Throw in some facts, quizzes and the odd philosophical meander, and you've got Films Under Discussion.
The format is simple, unique and infinitely repeatable...
One of the FUDs picks a theme and a corresponding film to match. The other two follow with their own film choices based on their interpretation of the theme. Then off they go, discussing one film per episode to varying degrees of sense, taste and decency until the theme is resolved.
Then they do it all again as the next FUD in line picks their theme.
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We're all just Mummy's boys at heart and so we've decided to let out Mums pick our films for this theme. The three most important ladies in our life have been tasked with choosing a film that they associate with us and explain why they think that. We'll see if mother really does know best!
Des' Mum has chosen Ghostbusters. Obviously an absolute icon of cinema that has influenced so much pop culture and stood the test of time to be an absolute much watch movie for filmgoers of all generations. But that's not why she picked it... it's because he had a proton pack... and maybe some other stuff. Listen in and find out why with the FUDs
As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.
29 Sept 2026
Main Character Energy - Last Action Hero
What's in a name? So many great characters have the most amazing name, but Paul has one simple challenge. Pick a film where the protagonist shares your name. Ok... Maybe this was more easy for Paul and Jack than it was for Des.
Jack had an absolute smorgasbord of characters he could choose... but it was high time to do a deep dive into a movie that has been mentioned time and again on the pod. Last Action Hero! Is this Arnie's best flick? Jack definitely thinks "maybe". The FUDs get super meta with their film within a film analysis on this one.
As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.
22 Sept 2026
Main Character Energy - Zoolander
What's in a name? So many great characters have the most amazing name, but Paul has one simple challenge. Pick a film where the protagonist shares your name. Ok... Maybe this was more easy for Paul and Jack than it was for Des.
Derek did not have many options but has still managed to zero in on pop culture classic Zoolander. The FUD's immerse themselves in the world of male models and espionage as Ben Stiller blue steel's his way through every scene. It's a fun fashionable romp but Paul is raging when Des tells him what he COULD have picked!
As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.
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