The Countdown

Silent Night (2023) review

John Woo explodes back into the cinemas of the western world with Silent Night - a revenge action thriller which, somehow, neither Paul nor Wayne realised was dialogue-less until some 20 minutes into the movie.

 

Being big fans of the Woo and with a kick-ass and bloodthirsty trailer, the boys were all kinds of excited about an action Christmas movie following in the foot-steps of Die Hard and last year's Violent Night. But did Silent Night fill their stockings with the Woo-laden goodies? Or was one of the hosts very Grinchian about his experience of this film?

 

Learn the answers to these questions and more, as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps:

Silent Night NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 10:04

Silent Night SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 10:04 - 22:09

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 22:09 - 23:38

 

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MCU Phase 4 Ranked!

Countdown #450

 

It's the 450th Countdown this week, and the boys are celebrating by taking aim at Marvel's Phase 4 and ranking all the films and television shows from it. Or at least Paul is. Wayne continues to defend most forms of mediocrity. Though at least some of that may be attributable to him being late low with an illness in the week leading up to this recording. Which means the guys aren't in the same room, and worse, no Soundboard for such an important occasion *cue anguish the world over*

 

But that won't stop the guys from doing their level best to disagree, banter and entertain - something they've been striving to do for night on nine years now.

 

There's no better time than to join the Countdown ... unless you're a hardcore MCU fan. In which case, see you next week ... as The Countdown continues ...

 

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Invincible Season 2A review

Wayne has COVID so all plans were scuttled in the 450th week of The Countdown. Which means instead of getting a review of Napoleon, you get a review of the first half Prime Video's Invincible.

 

Making it's return after almost 2.5 years (discounting the Atom Eve special), has Robert Kirkman's story lost it's way? Or does it double down on the first season's greatness?

 

Either way, one host is picking at the show's seams while the other seems very happy with what he's gotten. But when final scores are delivered, who is the real critic? Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps:

Invincible Season 2A NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 9:50

Invincible Season 2A SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 9:50 - 19:43

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 19:43 - 21:18

 

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Top 10 Amazon Prime Video Watches

Countdown #449

 

Paul thought it would be an easy countdown to put together but Paul thought wrong...

 

Join the boys this week as they scour the far corners of the massive streaming service which is Amazon's Prime Video for the very best things to watch there (in Australia). Film and television series are fair game, and the guys are not limiting themselves to Prime Originals, so get ready to add a whole lot more to your watchlist.

 

Who is recommending things he hasn't even finished? Who has more Aussie productions on their list? And who might have broken new ground in NOT choosing anything that is a straight horror this week?

 

You can probably guess the answer to all of these questions if you're a regular listener, but if you're not, or you just want to be sure, get on board for another epic episode, as The Countdown continues ...

 

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Thanksgiving review

This week Wayne is wearing his wussy-whiny pants and refusing to see a horror film, so Paul ventures to the cinema with his brother to see Eli Roth's Grindhouse inspired flick, Thanksgiving.

 

Wayne calls Paul and people who enjoy such films as "sickos", but Paul bravely soldiers on to bring you a review of this brand new release, just in time for the North American holiday.

 

Can Paul see past some gory kills when rating a film? And can Wayne get that such things may appeal to some? Find out as The Countdown continues ...

 

 

Time Stamps:

Thanksgiving NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 12:39

Thanksgiving SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 12:39 - 21:35

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 21:35 - 22:27

 

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Check out the show's first draft of a website for your one-stop shop for all things related to The Countdown.

But if you want more specific directions, find so many more Countdowns - all the way back to Episode 40! - on our Podbean site.

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Top 10 Books That Changed Our Lives

Countdown #448

 

Find out more (any maybe too much?) about the boys this week as they countdown the top 10 books which have somehow changed their lives. 

 

As you might imagine, this opens the door for some interesting discussions about turning points in the lads' lives, while also diving into a medium of learning and entertainment which has barely been touched up on 447 previous countdowns. 

 

Part of this was because Wayne was reluctant to expose his lack of reading to the world, but the reality is, he has plenty to say, and most of it - for once - is not profanity-laced calls of a ludicrous nature :P 

 

Paul, meanwhile, is in his element - though it turns out his element is far more fantastical than Wayne's, in what might be an unexpected and intriguing turn of events for long term listeners.

 

So get on board for this different (and epic!) show, as The Countdown continues ...

 

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The Marvels review

This week, the boys return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the second film in Phase 5, to determine whether the rumours of the MCU's demise have been greatly exaggerated. 

 

But in a film featuring some out of left field scenes and one of the worst villains the MCU has ever trotted out, can the rest of The Marvels rise about its impediments to produce something memorable? Or does it continue the downward spiral of the MCU?

 

Not surprisingly, there's a major difference of opinion, but who falls on what side of that divide ... as The Countdown continues ...

 

Time Stamps:

The Marvels NON-SPOILER Review: 0:00 - 20:23

The Marvels SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 20:23 - 30:38

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 30:38 - 31:33

 

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Top 10 Pop Songs of the 21st Century

Episode #447

 

Wayne gets to dine out this week on his favourite music genre - Pop! - while Paul suffers in his jocks just a little bit as they countdown the Top 10 Pop Songs of the 21st Century.

 

As if Paul's discomfort isn't reason enough to listen, Wayne somehow manages to stick to the brief(!), meaning all his choices are actual Pop songs. He still defends his idiot choices from the '90s episode though, so don't worry, there's still plenty of banter to enjoy.

 

Can Paul conjure a half decent list? Will Wayne find ways to reference John Mayer at every turn?

 

Learn the answers to all these questions and more, as The Countdown continues ...

 

 

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The Killer review

Wayne steps to the fore this week, as life got in the way, and Paul wasn't able to make it to the cinema to see the early, limited release of the new David Fincher film, The Killer. But ever reliable Wayne had you all covered and so he's Johnny-on-the-spot with his review and, well, there might be a surprise or two in store for those who count Wayne among the Fincher-fans of the world ...

 

Meanwhile, Paul throws in his 2 cents with a shot at Audacity for their latest update.

 

Absolutely no spoilers this week, then, as Paul has yet to see it. So jump on board to find out whether you should Killer it up on Netflix when it drops on Nov 10th, as The Countdown continues ...

 

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Top 10 Films You’ve Probably Never Seen

Countdown #446

 

This week, Wayne and Paul bring you their lists of hidden gems that they think you probably WON'T have seen.

 

So, give the Ep a listen and then let the boys know whether you found a bunch of films to add to your watchlist, or they're completely delusional and you've caught most every one.

 

Oh and you might be surprised just who has the most obscure film of the episode, at least according to Letterboxd.

 

 

Find out what that film is, as The Countdown continues ...

 

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