The Countdown

Top 10 Last 10: Mid-Year Edition

Countdown #328

 

It's time for another Top 10 Last 10! Which means Paul is picking and choosing a good range of what he's seen (from terrible to amazing) but yet to talk about on the show; while Wayne is madly scrambling to watch any ten additional films, and as a result, has what can only be described as "a list of films to avoid".

 

But fear not, the usual NSFW language, questionable insults, and punitive use of The Soundboard remains present (because otherwise what are well doing here?!) ... as The Countdown continues!

 

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The Tomorrow War review

This week Amazon Prime Video dropped a $200 million feature straight onto its service for free and we should all be rejoicing. Instead, pretty much everyone is saying the verbal equivalent of shrug ... and the boys are here to tell you why.

 

Don't wait until aliens eerily reminiscent of the undead dragons from GoT mixed with the creatures from Stranger Things and A Quiet Place invade. Hit play now and "enjoy" The Tomorrow War today!

 

Time Stamps

The Tomorrow War NON-SPOILER review: 0:00 - 9:15

The Tomorrow War SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 9:15 - 24:24

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 24:24 - 25:16

 

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Top 10 Female Directed Films

Countdown #327

 

In this week's Countdown, the guys turn the spotlight on a growing (but still too small) population within Hollywood by discussing their very favourite films directed by women.

Covering everything from rom-coms to war films and with just about every genre represented in between, is it any surprise that there are some absolute classics which everyone should be watching on these lists? And is it any bigger surprise that Wayne uses questionable language in ranting at Paul's on-point use of The Soundboard?

 

Probably not. But listen anyway ... as The Countdown continues!

 

 

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Infinite review

Are you ready for a film that will knock your socks off? That will leave you breathless with jaw agape at the sheer audacity of the action sequences? All while being silently impressed at the nuanced characters and thought-provoking dialogue?

 

Well, seek all that anywhere other than with Infinite, the latest Antoine Fuqua film starring Mark Wahlberg - as this one will only have you yearning wistfully for The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard and F9, even as you completely understand why it was dumped exclusively onto streaming in the North Americas.

 

You have been warned...

 

Time Stamps

Infinite NON-SPOILER review: 0:00 - 11:35

Infinite SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 11:35 - 17:38

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 17:38 - 20:35

 

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Top 10 Animated Series

Countdown #326

 

In this week's long awaited Episode, the boys count down their top 10 animated series of all time! What series from their childhoods will pop up high on their lists? And how many modern day entries do either of the hosts go for?

 

Bah, who am I kidding? Trying to make this one sound even remotely mysterious is beyond my Monday evening writing skills. So let's try a more honest approach ...

 

Shockingly, Wayne loves Batman. Even more shockingly, Wayne leaves off a beloved animated series which has ruled prime time television since time immemorial. But perhaps most shockingly of all, Paul is incredulous and bashes Wayne with the Soundboard over his poor choice. Which, of course, inspires Wayne to tell Paul to eat parts of the human anatomy. Shockingly.

 

Sometimes familiar is fun. And maybe even funny. At least the guys hope so ... as The Countdown continues.

 

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The Countdown Gets Cultured: The Killing of Two Lovers review

In this new bonus episode format, Paul and Wayne step right outside their comfort zone to check out a film which wouldn't normally in their wheelhouse.

 

In this case, it's the indie drama, the Killing of Two Lovers, playing as part of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, running between the 1st and 11th of July.

 

Will the guys find merit in a film that doesn't have big explosions or over the top laughs? Or is this a case of one step too many for them? Find out as The Countdown Gets Cultured!

 

Time Stamps

The Killing of Two Lovers NON-SPOILER review: 0:00 - 9:21

The Killing of Two Lovers SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 9:21 - 15:00

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 15:00 - 15:40

 

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F9 Review

FAMILY.

 

There's probably not much more which needs to be said, but if you've not yet had your fill of Vin Diesel never losing, physics being an optional universal extra, and car bonnets saving more people falling from heights than the inflatable mattresses fire fighters use, then THIS is the film - and the review - for you!

 

Time Stamps:

F9 NON-SPOILER review: 0:00 - 9:32

F9 SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 9:32 - 26:40

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 26:40 - 27:22

 

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Top 1o Plot Contrivances

Countdown #325

 

This week Wayne is on-brief (hooray!) as the guys get stuck into biggest plot contrivances films have dared to try and sell their audiences.

 

From emperors making a stunning return to a superhero's ability to turn back time, no stone is left unturned as the boys attempt to one up each other with their choices.

 

Will Wayne dare to call out the Dark Knight trilogy for a massive contrivance? Could Paul possible crap on a fave horror film for how it bends its convenient rules? And just how long will the conversation about masturbation in lockdown go on for?

 

Learn the answers to all these questions (and a whole lot more) as The Countdown continues ...

 

 

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Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard review

Wayne is all abuzz, while Paul has been left cold to this sequel which no-one in the world was asking for. Ah well, Salma Hayek uses the "c" word in the movie so from that point there was never going to be a way to convince Wayne this was anything more than mediocre entertainment. At best.

 

Find out which side of the fence you fall on as Ryan Reynolds once again plays Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson collects another pay cheque, and Salma Hayek reminds us all of how amazing she is ... all while The Countdown continues!

 

Time Stamps:

Hitman's Wife's Boydguard 3 NON-SPOILER review: 0:00 - 11:37

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 11:37 - 18:36

Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 18:36 - 19:41

 

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Top 10 Movies Set on a Boat

Countdown #324

 

It's like the days of old on The Countdown this week, as Wayne completely screws up the brief, tries desperately to change things up on the fly, and gets called out for his shenanigans by a disbelieving Paul.

 

I mean, really. How hard is it to remember a topic as "complex" as Top 10 Boat Movies? But no, not on this Mickey Mouse podcast. That would be way too much like plain sailing on water like glass with a pink sky at night (rather than in the morning).

 

Can Wayne salvage his list? Will Paul give him a chance to? And is there any better film than Jaws when it comes to films set on a boat?

 

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

 

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