The Countdown

Episode 75: Top 10 Ridiculous (Face-Palming) Action Scenes

For this week's fun episode, Paul and Wayne get busy naming and shaming the most ridiculous action scenes that caused them to face-palm while groaning in disbelief. There are some absolute pearlers in here, so keep an eye on the Facebook page for a look at some of the worst of the worst scenes. But wait, there's more. Cool for Cast returns as Paul and Wayne re-cast The Breakfast Club (1985), and introduce a brand new segment entitled Movie Urban Legends. Finally, BIG NEWS! The guys are proud to announce the launch of the show's new T-shirt which can be picked up from http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynetangclan/works/22893367-the-countdown-movie-and-tv-reviews-podcast?grid_pos=2&p=t-shirtand-tv-reviews-podcast?p=t-shirt&style=womens&body_color=black&print_location=front Get yourself a style and colour of your choosing and help advertise the show while looking damn cool! #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the excellent Media Nerds Podcast @nerds_podcast and for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/10-most-ridiculous-action-scenes/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 74: Top 10 Kickass Female TV Characters (w/ Brigit)

This week, domestic harmony gets put to the test, as Brigit returns to assist the guys in the Countdown set by listener Jarrod, the winner of the Word Salad Productions raffle for the month of July. He selected a Countdown of the Top 10 Kickass Female TV Characters, meaning Wayne and Brigit have ample ammunition with which to take aim at one another, while poor Paul can only watch on in equal amounts of horror and amusement. (Protip: Stick around for the almost 3 minutes of bloopers at the end of this Ep to hear more of what transpired between these two lovebirds.) As if that weren't enough, there's also some intriguing news shared as part of Check It Out, the guys duke it out through Round 2 of new game, Tag Lines, and then there's the usual Recount and listener feedback segments. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are fun film podcast, MovieSaurus Rex @MRexPodcast and, of course, another for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ You might also like head on over to http://www.filmmonthly.com/ and check out the great work of Joe Sanders, the head of Word Salad Productions, as he chimes in with his written version of each Countdown that the guys do. If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 73: Top 10 Films Set in the Past / Free State of Jones

In this week's episode, things start off innocently enough. The biographical drama, Free Sate of Jones gets a review, before a new segment called Tag Lines (based on an idea by listener Tim) is unveiled. And then things go to hell in a handbasket. Wayne decides to treat his list of the Top 10 Films Set Pre-20th Century (with thanks to listener Sam Loy @human_ordinary1 for the idea) as if it's nothing more important than ranking the episodes of The Big Bang Theory he has seen the most times. Paul, aghast, can barely contain his ire as Wayne tries to justify poor choice after questionable decision, before finally admitting this may not have been his finest hour. Gasps are heard, swear words are uttered, and there is more shaking of the head than at a Metallica concert. All of this and listener contributions as The Countdown continues ... #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the creator of the Word Salad Production Network's show, Quote Unquote Guilty @QuoteGuilty Then, of course, there is one for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-past-set-films-pre-20th-century/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 72: Top 10 Ensemble Cast Films / Suicide Squad / Sausage Party

In an all-new packed show, Paul and Wayne review two very different films - the much-hyped next entry in the DCEU, Suicide Squad, and the world's first R-rated CG animated movie, Sausage Party. The reactions to the films are quite contrary, with the guys loving one and struggling to find much good to say about the other. And for the record, there are ZERO SPOILERS for Sausage Party, but the boys do talk Suicide Squad in detail. And though it might seem a bit of a stretch, the one thing both of these new releases have in common, is their awesome ensemble casts. So in honour of this, the guys countdown their best ensemble cast films with some interesting choices popping up on both lists - and the usual paying out following on close behind ... #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the great Highly Recommended Show @TheHighShow and those lovable barflies from Afterburn739 @afterburn739 And, of course, there is one for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ The Countdown has also been nominated to be the #PodernFamily show of the week! So head on over to @podernfamily and vote for the show in the pinned tweet before Friday August 19th! If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/best-ensemble-casts/as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 71: Top 10 Kurt Russell Films

After last week's no-holds barred sh*t fight, the boys this week bury the hatchet by turning their attention to a mutual love: Kurt Russell. They celebrate this amazing actor's career by counting down his best ever ten films, and are in almost complete agreement about what should make such a hallowed list. Listeners also play a HUGE part in this Ep as there was a mountain of feedback for this Kurt-based Ep. Paul & Wayne also get stuck into a bit of Check it Out, and in this edition of Cool for Cast, turn their attention to re-casting James Cameron's 1986 classic sequel, Aliens. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the awesome Geek Yogurt podcast @YogurtPodcast and, of course, one for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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. Please also consider helping The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-kurt-russell-films/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 70: Top 10 Chick Flicks (w/ Janelle)

This one is for the ladies! Having been called out for being too "blokey" with their Countdowns, Paul and Wayne this week respond by welcoming guest host Janelle to educate them in the way of all-things Chick Flick! Of course, they attempt to put together Top 10s of their own, and well, let's just say Wayne accounted reasonably well for himself, but Paul's lists leave much to be desired. Janelle, however, schools the boys with some amazing choices from the days of yesteryear which should melt the heart of all fans of this genre. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the awesome Now That I'm Older podcast @ImOlderPC Plus, of course one for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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 The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/the-best-chick-flicks-according-to-an-inexperienced/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 69: Top 10 Movies Adapted From TV / Star Trek Beyond (w/ The Epic Film Guys)

In this jam-packed, BUMPER of an episode, Wayne and Paul are thrilled to welcome Epic Film Guys Nick and Justin to help review Star Trek Beyond from new helmer, Justin Lin. The four then get stuck into proclaiming the best films ever adapted from television. There is plenty of agreement between the gang, though the odd curly one is thrown in to help keep everyone on their toes. Of course, you can expect the usual laughs and cheap shots, but to mark this episode as extra special, Nick mentions Wayne's balls multiple times, Justin's Lisp makes a move on said balls, and Hobester Justin just wants a few bucks for some PBR and McDonalds. All this will make some sense when you listen to the episode, though it will make MORE sense if you head on over to http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and listen to the back catalogue of this awesome show! You can also catch Nick and Justin on Twitter @EpicFilmGuys and then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing their amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the hilarious @_masterdebaters and those knowledgeable geeks of the @YogurtPodcast. If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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 The Countdown out by leaving a rating or review on iTunes @ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/countdown-movie-tv-reviews/id979577413?mt=2 If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/best-films-adapted-from-tv/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 68: Top 10 Psychological Thrillers / Ghostbusters / Our Kind of Traitor

In this week's big episode, Wayne starts by offering his NON-SPOILER filled review of Ghostbusters to Paul, who has yet to see the much-discussed reboot. Then both buys settle in to review the latest John le Carré spy thriller, Our Kind of Traitor. And then, because there's already been a Countdown concerning Spy films, Paul and Wayne branch out slightly to talk the best ever Psychological Thrillers. Rest assured, things remain relatively harmonious this Ep, almost as if the guys are still stinging from their back-and-forth last week... In other exciting news, the Countdown is participating in a Word Salad Network fundraiser by raffling off a future episode. In short, the winner will get to pick the film or TV related topic for an episode that Paul and Wayne will do. So go to https://www.gofundme.com/wordsaladpro and donate $5 for one ticket into the draw, $6 for 2 tickets, $7 for 3, and so forth. The winner will be drawn on Aug 1st. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for the excellent Quadcast @QuadFatherMft, and those lovable barflies of the Afterburn 739 Podcast @afterburn739. Then, of course, there's also a promo for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin, aka The Epic Film Guys. Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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 the 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 don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-psychological-thrillers/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 67: Top 10 One and Done Films

This week things get more than a little heated on what was meant to be a nice, straight forward countdown of the best standalone films, or as the guys chose to label it: One and Done films. Everything moves nicely through the new Recount segment, before Wayne and Paul take a look at some news from the film world in Check It Out, and then review Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) as Wayne's choice for Rewind, Be Kind. But then the countdown begins and within a few choices it becomes very clear the boys have thought about their criteria VERY differently ... In other exciting news, the Countdown is participating in a Word Salad Netwok fundraiser by raffling off a future episode. In short, the winner will get to pick the film or TV related topic for an episode that Paul and Wayne will do. So go to https://www.gofundme.com/wordsaladpro and donate $5 for one ticket into the draw, $6 for 2 tickets, $7 for 3, and so forth. The winner will be drawn on Aug 1st. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for @_masterdebaters, a great UK podcast, and @ThreeIsComedy for those needing a less R-rated laugh. Then, of course, there's also a promo for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin aka The Epic Film Guys. You might recall Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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 the 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 don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/the-top-10-one-and-done-films/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.

Episode 66: Game of Thrones S6 / Top 10 Last 10 #8

For the first time ever on The Countdown, Paul and Wayne go all crazy and cover both TV and movies in the same Ep?! They start with Wayne gushing all over the most recent season of Game of Thrones, while Paul offers a more critical perspective on the latest ten episodes of the smash-hit HBO series. Of course, this late in the game, there is no way to discuss the show without delving deeply into SPOILERS so steer clear of everything between 10:35 and 38:28 of this Ep if you've yet to see ALL of Season 6. THEN the boys get down to business with 19 mini-reviews (one film makes both lists) in their Top 10 Last 10 Countdown. With thanks to the @cinereelists podcast for the use of the idea, the guys rank the last ten films they've seen from worst to best, and let you know when they cross the line from poor to recommended movies. #PodernFamily promos spun in this episode are for Now That I'm Older @ImOlderPC and the great Moviesaurus Rex podcast @MRexPodcast. Then, of course, there's also a promo for the show's US brothers, Nick and Justin aka The Epic Film Guys. You might recall Nick covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes if you missed them (54-56). And then show the guys some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing this amazing show at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out the EFG’s website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ from where you can now also buy their sweet new T-shirts! In other exciting news, Wayne and Paul are pleased to announce they have joined their first formal podcast network, the brand new Word Salad Productions Network. Check them out on their newly formed Twitter account @wordsaladpro If you’d like to give Wayne and Paul some feedback or have your lists featured on a future episode, 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 the 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 don't want to scan the episode looking for a particular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-last-10-8/ as well as Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners.