Episodes
Monday Feb 29, 2016
Episode 48: Zoolander 2 review & Top 10 Actor-Director Films (w/ Brigit)
Monday Feb 29, 2016
Monday Feb 29, 2016
This week the boys welcome back special guest host Brigit to help review Zoolander 2, the Ben Stiller directed sequel to the genuinely funny original from 2001. Does this sequel 15 years in the making hold up? Or is a big ol' bag of butt holes? (Hint: You're gonna need a BIG bag.)
Then Brigit leads off in counting down the best films featuring actors who also directed themselves. And though Zoolander 2 fails to come anywhere near this list, there's debate early as Brigit offers some unexpected choices. But all's well that ends well, as the hosts are in complete agreement about the two best directors who appear in their own work.
Special shot outs to both of our promoted shows this week, as we'll be appearing on them over the next fortnight! So check out our good friends The Something Something Podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/something-something/id987075905?mt=2 and follow them on twitter @TheSomethingPod. Then jump on over to our other best podcasting buddies, the Epic Films Guys, at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2
If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to thecountdownpodcast@gmail.com. You can also help our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2
If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/the-best-actor-director-movies/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
Episode 47: The Oscars Special Vol 1
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
Dust off the tuxedos, slip into those evening gowns, and don your shiniest pair of shoes because it’s Oscar time on The Countdown! Yes the 88th Academy Awards are nigh, and to mark the occasion, Paul and Wayne are taking a look back at the worst decisions the “illustrious” Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have made over the last 40 or so years. Best Pictures, Actors, Actresses as well as an Academy award winning song are called into question, and not at all surprisingly, Paul gets a little hot under the collar regarding the injustices inherent in some of the decisions. Wayne attempts to play peace maker by saying most of the films were “delightful” as often as possible, but does it have a calming effect? Hit play to find out …
Then the guys take a look at seven of the major categories for this year’s awards and nominate both what they want to win and what they think will win. Just to make it interesting they agree to stakes on who will get more of the latter choices correct – stakes that will affect a future episode of The Countdown in a significant way!
The boys also premiere a new segment, and of course, such an occasion demands a new opener drawing upon a dodgy old song …
Featured promos this week are for Now That I’m Older @ImOlderPC & nowthatimolder.com, along with Classy Little Podcast @Classy_Podcast & classylittlepodcast.com - two fantastic #PodernFamily shows you should check out!
As always, a special shout out to our good friends and all round great podcasters, Nick and Justin, aka the Epic Films Guys! Check out their fantastic show at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 We'll be guesting on their show next month so get in and sample their excellent work if you haven't already!
If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to thecountdownpodcast@gmail.com. You can also help our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2
If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's lists at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/lists/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/
Monday Feb 15, 2016
Episode 46: Deadpool review & Top 10 R-Rated Action Films
Monday Feb 15, 2016
Monday Feb 15, 2016
Do you like comic book films but wish they had a harsher edge? Have you been clamouring for a foul-mouthed anti-hero to take out the trash amid copious amounts of blood-splatter? Well, Paul and Wayne have, and as a result, they this week review the ultra-anticipated Deadpool starring Ryan Reynolds. Are the rumblings true? Is it the greatest comic book film ever? The guys pour over all the details and express their considerable hope that this will pave the way for more R-Rated goodness.
They then turn their attention to one of the toughest countdowns they've ever had to construct: R-rated action films! And whilst it all starts out cordially enough, things take a major turn for the worse as the boys reveal their respective Number Ones. Ladies and gentlemen, this one gets messy!
The guys also Check It Out with the latest in movie news, as well as spin promos for Michael Winter @getwisecrackin & getwisecrackin.com, along with Paint it Black comics @PIBComics & pibcomics.com - two fantastic #PodernFamily shows you should check out!
As always, a special shout out to our good friends and all round great podcasters, Nick and Justin, aka the Epic Films Guys! Check out their fantastic show at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 We'll be guesting on their show next month so get in and sample their excellent work if you haven't already!
If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to thecountdownpodcast@gmail.com. You can also help our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2
If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-r-rated-action-films/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
Episode 45: The Music Extravaganza (w/ Gareth's Random Ramblings)
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
That special type of Countdown Chaos reigns this week as Paul and Wayne attempt TWO countdowns targeting music and musicians and their role in films. And to help with the first of those countdowns - namely, which non-musician actors offer the best singing performances - the guys call upon Gareth and Bex from Gareth's Random Ramblings podcast to add their lists!
Controversy quickly brews as the guests offer a few picks from so far out of left field even Wayne can't see them from his normal position. These make for much head-scratching, mock offence and, most importantly, plenty of laughs!
Then the guys settle back down to countdown the best films featuring a musician turned actor - and once again things get controversial on a podcast that might have bitten off more than it could chew!
All this AND the guys re-cast The Usual Suspects in their Cool For Cast segment (because that's totally a musical), as well as promos for @FYFCpodcasts http://www.fyfc.ca/ and @thepoopculture http://www.poopculture.com/ - two fantastic #PodernFamily shows you should check out!
Huge thanks to Gareth and Bex for appearing on the show! Please have a look at their site at http://www.garethsrandomramblings.space/ and leave them a rating and review at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gareths-random-ramblings-2015/id911740189?mt=2 or tweet them at @enozoria and @Bex131
As always, a special shout out to our good friends and all round great podcasters, Nick and Justin, aka the Epic Films Guys! Check out their fantastic show at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 If you like our show, you're sure to be down for theirs!
If you'd like your lists to be featured on the podcast, sound off on Twitter @thecountdownpc, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecountdownpc or fire off a good ol' fashioned email to thecountdownpodcast@gmail.com. You can also help our show out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2
If you like the sound of a film but don't want to skip around the episode trying to find its name again, check out Paul's lists at http://letterboxd.com/Kaisersoze/lists/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/