Sam and Boris love films, TV, music and every form of culture you can name. The thing is that Sam has seemingly seen and experienced way more of it. Every time Sam finds out that Boris has no idea about a piece of media Sam thinks everyone knows about, Sam simply cannot contain his amazement. The two of them have decided to share (in podcast form) their journeys through and encounters with culture that one or both of them may be unfamiliar with. Their adventures will consist of discussion, analysis, trivia and reconsidering what really makes a piece of media culturally significant. You can look forward to hearing examples of their unorthodox senses of humour, love of completely useless information and capacity to deliver endless hot takes. To paraphrase Darth Vader - "They would be honoured if you would join them..." (hopefully that's one they've both seen).<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Sam and Boris love films, TV, music and every form of culture you can name. The thing is that Sam has seemingly seen and experienced way more of it. Every time Sam finds out that Boris has no idea about a piece of media Sam thinks everyone knows about, Sam simply cannot contain his amazement. The two of them have decided to share (in podcast form) their journeys through and encounters with culture that one or both of them may be unfamiliar with. Their adventures will consist of discussion, analysis, trivia and reconsidering what really makes a piece of media culturally significant. You can look forward to hearing examples of their unorthodox senses of humour, love of completely useless information and capacity to deliver endless hot takes. To paraphrase Darth Vader - "They would be honoured if you would join them..." (hopefully that's one they've both seen).<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 14, 2026
24: The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen) - a (Re)Encounter
It seems almost criminal that we haven't reviewed a German film yet, but that changes today! Das Leben der Anderen or The Lives of Others is a small-budget historical drama film from 2006 that made huge waves with its international release and the awards it received the world over. Together, Boris and Sam discuss if the film is worth all the hype, and examine their individual relationships with the film and the history it takes so much care to depict authentically. From a pocket summary of the history of East Germany to countless mentions of Tatort, the hosting duo will use their patented process to inject both humour and research into a spirited discussion about a truly landmark example of modern German cinema. Don't forget to share and get involved on social media - unlike the Stasi we promise we won't do anything shady with your contributions!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 19, 2026
23 - AM: a (Re)Encounter
For their third album review, Sam and Boris return to a simpler time when their biggest questions were regarding their school grades, weekend parties and university choices. This time, our hosting duo is taking a look at the fifth studio album of the Sheffield-based Arctic Monkeys, AM. The two hosts discuss the importance of this album and how it found such mainstream success, the history of the group and, of course, their own personal connections to this cultural reset moment felt across the UK and the world at large. Don't miss their discussion about their favourite and least-liked songs, music video ideas and what influences can be heard on AM. You will want to know, so snap out of that daily daze and listen to this episode - mad sounds included.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 16, 2026
22: Batman and Robin - a (Re)Encounter
<p>Oh boy, are we in for a ride this time! Continuing the superhero trend from the last episode, our hosts have this time subjected themselves to one of the most critically-panned films of all time: Joel Schumacher's Batman and Robin from 1997. Why was George Clooney cast in the titular role and put in a costume with protruding nipples? In how many scenes were Chris O'Donnell and Arnold Schwarzenegger together on camera? Why did Poison Ivy decide to team up with Mr. Freeze, who can almost certainly destroy all plant life on Earth? Sam and Boris reveal the answers to some of those questions, but for many others your guess is as good as theirs. Listen to this latest episode to discover - or remind yourself - just how unpopular this film actually is. </p><p>Follow us on Instagram (@reencounters) and Letterboxd (@ReEncounters) to keep up with all the latest news and updates! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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