Phoebe thinks she hasn't seen enough movies. People say Nathaniel has seen too many. So together, NBB and PRJ are walking through some of cinema's greatest (or at least, most conversation-worthy) entries, and debating, discussing, and enjoying some Initial Thoughts.
Initial Thoughts
Claim This Podcastby Black Bat Productions
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48 episodes
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Phoebe thinks she hasn't seen enough movies. People say Nathaniel has seen too many. So together, NBB and PRJ are walking through some of cinema's greatest (or at least, most conversation-worthy) entries, and debating, discussing, and enjoying some Initial Thoughts.
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Recent Episodes
February 24, 2026
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January 27, 2026
Initial Thoughts on 2026's Oscar Nominations
<p>This is Part 2 of our Top Films of 2025 super-episode return. Here we tackle what Phoebe & Nathaniel make of this past week's Academy Award nominations. To hear them tell it, this is not a good year.</p><p>Find out why they would think such a thing. </p><p>Thank you as always for listening.</p><p>_____</p><p>Music by White Bat Audio.</p>
January 27, 2026
Our Top Films of 2025
<p>Welcome back. As we face fascism and lament a lamentable year for the Oscars, we also return to Initial Thoughts to discuss what the hell we've been up to and what the heck we made of the year in cinema since we last did this.</p><p>What was Nathaniel’s favorite film of 2025? What was Phoebe’s favorite first-watch of the last 12 months? What did they think of Marty Supreme? Where do they think cinema is going? And does one of them believe Ella McCay could be the greatest film ever made?</p><p>Find out in this year's Top Films episode. </p><p>Part II, featuring our initial thoughts on the 2026 Oscar nominations, is right up next.</p><p>_____</p><p><br></p><p><a href="www.tickettailor.com/events/vaultcreativearts/2033557 " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Tickets for <strong>The Time Has Passed</strong></a> on 25th & 26th February are available now at <a href="blackbat.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">blackbat.uk</a>, and at <a href="www.tickettailor.com/events/vaultcreativearts/2033557 " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.tickettailor.com/events/vaultcreativearts/2033557</a>.</p><p>_____</p><p>Music by White Bat Audio.</p>
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