The Countdown

Episode 59: Top 10 Gaping Plot Holes / Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Here's an episode with a bit of everything! A Rewind, Be Kind review of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010), a Cool for Cast with the guys offering their take on what the Ghostbusters reboot/remake could have been, and Paul providing a short review of the about to be released New Zealander comedy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople. And then for the main event, the boys call out their top (read: worst) 10 plot holes in film history, with everything from Michael Bay to animated classics getting a good bollocking. Promos spun in this episode are for the hilarious Everyone Has a Podcast @EHAPPodcast and for the killer Quadcast Podcast @QuadFatherMft. Check them out and tell 'em The Countdown Podcast sent you! Then, of course, there is also a specialised promo from those great supporters and friends of the show, The Epic Film Guys. Nick, of course, covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes (54-56). And then show Nick and his podcast 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 Paul and Wayne 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 Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners. 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/worst-gaping-plot-holes/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/

Episode 58: Bastille Day review & Top 10 Odd/Buddy Couples

Things get a little crazy on this week’s episode – but not before the guys check out the soon-to-be-released Bastille Day from director James Watkins in another SPOILER-FREE review (no, seriously, we kept it short and sweet so as not to ruin it for those of you interested in catching this Idris Elba vehicle). Paul and Wayne then offer slightly different interpretations of the best duos in films, with Wayne going for odd couples and Paul listing the best buddies (though not necessarily cops) in films. Wayne maintains Paul went off brief; Paul argues that after 58 episodes he was about due to finally be the one to make up his own rules (just for a change). Whoever’s fault it was (Protip: Paul does write these show notes), there’s more than the usual eyebrow-raising, head-shaking and consternation at one another’s choices, with Wayne in particular taking his “odd couple” list further than ever should have been discussed. Promos spun in this episode are for the awesomely titled Geek Yogurt Podcast @YogurtPodcast and for the always entertaining Three is Comedy Podcast @ThreeIsComedy and http://threeiscomedy.podbean.com/ Then, of course, there is also a specialised promo from those great supporters and friends of the show, The Epic Film Guys. Nick, of course, covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes (54-56). And then show Nick and his podcast 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 Paul and Wayne 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 Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners. 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-buddy-films/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/

Episode 57: Captain America Civil War review & Top 10 Trilogies

After a month cavorting through the U. S. of A. Wayne is back! And just in time to review the latest summer blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War. The guys were lucky enough to catch an advanced screening and in recognising most have yet to see the film, have kept this review entirely SPOILER FREE. That's right, one and all can safely listen, knowing that nothing beyond what is shown in the trailers is discussed. And yet, this review contains a verifiable Countdown first! Hit "Play" to find out exactly what has never before happened during a Countdown review. Wayne also reports on his experience at the recent Tribeca Film Festival, which includes naming the celebrities he spotted or got to observe in a Q&A he attended. Then there is this week's countdown which names and celebrates the best ever film trilogies! Of course, the niggling aggro banter is back, but things all end nicely as the guys - for once - agree on their number one picks. The two promos spun in the episode are for the wonderfully entertaining and informative Classy Little Podcast @ classylittlepodcast.com and for our great friends and fantastic podcasters, The Epic Film Guys. Nick, of course, covered for Wayne in his absence so go back to check out those episodes. And then show Nick and his podcast some love by rating, subscribing and reviewing his 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 Paul and Wayne 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 Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners. 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-trilogies/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/

Episode 56: Top 10 Last 10 #7 (w/ Nick from Epic Film Guys)

Paul welcomes back Nick from the @EpicFilmGuys for his third and final episode in the co-hosting chair, and this week the guys are reviewing their last 10 films they've each seen as part of the popular Top 10 Last 10 format. Nick gets to rant long and hard at some of his lower ranked films, while Paul's list is surprisingly not filled with low-budget crap or horror (note: the two are NOT one and the same). But before they get there, the guys complete their third mini-Lost countdown, this time ranking the 5 best character deaths on the show. Then Nick tries his hand at the Cool for Cast segment as the action classic Die Hard (1988) gets re-cast by the guys. Thanks a hundred times over to Nick for giving up his time to keep The Countdown rolling on in Wayne's absence! Show Nick and his podcast some love for helping out by rating, subscribing and reviewing his 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/ Other show promos spun in this episode are 1) the great fun Highly Recommended podcast @TheHighShow and 2) the always entertaining Now That I'm Older with Shane and Kenny @ImOlderPC If you’d like to give the boys 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 Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners. 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-10-7/ SPOILERS for Nick's List: 10. Jupiter Ascending 9. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 8. Snowpiercer 7. Black Mass 6. Jungle Book 5. Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice 4. The Last Samurai 3. Steve Jobs 2. 10 Cloverfield Lane 1. Deadpool

Episode 55: Worst 10 Villains (w/ Nick from Epic Film Guys)

If you’re going to have Nick from the @EpicFilmGuys co-host your show in the absence of your regular co-host, you better give him the chance to rant. And that’s exactly what this episode is all about as Nick joins Paul to talk about the worst ever villains to sully our screens! With both guys riding different wavelengths there are no less than 20 villains named and shamed, with at least a couple of contentious choices that results in both Paul and Nick shaking their heads at one another (as well as a few creative words being flung around)… After last week’s successful introduction, there’s also a second countdown relating to the television show Lost, as this time the guys run down their Top 5 episodes from the series. Show Nick and his podcast some love for helping out by rating or reviewing his 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/ Other show promos spun in this episode are 1) the excellent Drunken Dork Podcast on Twitter @thedrunkendork, and 2) good friends The Something Something Podcast on Twitter @TheSomethingPod If you’d like to give the boys 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 Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners. 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/worst-10-villains-ever/ SPOILERS for Nick's List: 10. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - Galactus 9. Green Lantern - Paralax 8. Transformers Films – Decepticons 7. The Dark Knight Rises – Talia al Ghul 6. Guardians of the Galaxy – Ronan The Accuser 5. Saw IV through VII - Detective Hoffman 4. Tim Story Fantastic Four films – Doctor Doom 3. The Walking Dead – The Zombies 2. Superman IV The Quest for Peace – Nuclear Man 1. Star Wars Original Trilogy – The Stormtroopers

Episode 54: Top 10 Epic Dramas (w/ Nick from Epic Film Guys)

For the first time ever, Wayne is away on holiday, but the show must go on! So Nick from the @EpicFilmGuys graciously steps into the Wayne-shaped space to assist Paul in counting down the best 10 epic dramas. Covering everything from huge battles to incredible performances, this is one countdown that has a little something for everyone - including Paul shaking his head in disbelief at Nick's shoe-horning in of at least one reviled trilogy. Nick also brings his love of the TV show Lost to The Countdown, and leads Paul in a Top 5 listing of the show's best characters. This is literally one show that could not have happened without Nick, so show the Epic Film Guys some love by rating or reviewing them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 and checking out their website at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ Other show promos spun in this episode are 1) those lovable, bodily-function focused larrikins from the @thepoopculture podcast and the excellent Pat and Jason Have a Podcast show @patandjason If you’d like to give the boys 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 Music/audio clips used without permission and are the property of their respective owners. If you don't want to scan the episode looking for a aprticular film, check out Paul's list at http://letterboxd.com/kaisersoze/list/top-10-epic-dramas/ SPOILERS for Nick's List: 10. Independence Day 9. Titanic 8. The Stars Wars series 7. Gladiator 6. The Pianist 5. Schindler's List 4. The Lord of the Rings trilogy 3. Braveheart 2. Saving Private Ryan 1. Citizen Kane

Episode 53: Daredevil S2 review & Top 10 Male TV Characters

For the first time in 2016, the boys turn their attention to television and the new season of Daredevil which recently dropped on Netflix. This one is a SPOILER-filled discussion - at least up to Episode 8, which is as far as Paul managed to get before recording. Much love and positivity is the order of the day, as this show is an absolute winner! Then the guys get down to the business of ordering their favourite male characters to have ever graced your television set. And, not surprisingly, there are a few surprises to be heard - especially toward the pointy end of both lads' lists! Wayne then confirms he will be away for three weeks, but fear not! One of the hosts of The Countdown's brother podcast, Nick from the @EpicFilmGuys will be stepping into the breach and promises to make many references to balls and sacks so no-one will feel too gypped. While you're waiting, check out his awesome show at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ Wayne, meanwhile, will be providing reports from the Tribeca Film Festival upon his return... The other promo this week is for yet another fantastic #PodernFamily show Pure Orgasmic Love. Check them out at @POLPodcast If you’d like to give the boys 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 Happy listening!

Episode 52: Batman v Superman review & Top 10 Movie Rivalries (w/ Alejandro)

It’s The Countdown’s first birthday and to celebrate Paul and Wayne have put together their biggest episode yet! Special guest host Alejandro is back to help mark the occasion as together they review the divisive new release Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Are the majority of reviewers correct or does Zach Snyder deliver the goods in this DC Universe expanding film? Then the guys Rewind, Be Kind 1989’s Tango & Cash, with at least one host breaking rank to cry foul on this cheesy action classic, before they each rank their 10 best rivalries depicted in film with all of the controversies, finger pointing and laughs you’ve come to expect from an episode of The Countdown. But wait, there's more? Wayne, Paul and Ale then answer all the questions submitted through the course of the week by listeners for the anniversary ep! And stick around for some exciting announcements regarding the show in April... Check out the three #PodernFamily shows promoted this week: @EpicFilmGuys @Classy_Podcast and @TheSomething Pod If you’d like to give the boys 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 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-10-best-movie-rivalries/ Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/ and Ale’s list at http://letterboxd.com/beardedmatador/list/top-movie-rivalries/ And finally, thanks to each and every one of you who downloads and listens along!

Episode 51: Top 10 Plot Twists

Who is Luke Skywalker’s father? What happened to Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense? Does the twist in Fight Club make or break the film? This week Paul and Wayne answer all these questions and more as they reveal their favourite ever plot twists in movie history. So, yes, they spoil the hell out of anything they talk about, but fear not: None of the films discussed are from the last 8 years! The guys also Check It Out and give Star Wars (1977) the Cool for Cast treatment. The first #PodernFamily promo this week comes from the Three is Comedy Podcast. Check them out at http://threeiscomedy.podbean.com/and on Twitter @ThreeIsComedy The second is from another great show Geek Yogurt Podcast. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/geekyogurtpodcast great and on Twitter @YogurtPodcast And of course don’t forget the fantastic Epic Film Guys as they complete their Batman/Superman retrospective at http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and while you're there, have a listen at their fantastic back catalogue of episodes! And please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 Bear in mind this ep is just the appetiser for next week’s BIG first anniversary episode. If you’d like to contribute, fire off a question concerning movies or television to Wayne and Paul and they'll answer it live on the show! So 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 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-biggest-and-best-plot-twists-ever/ and Wayne's list at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/list/top-ten-plot-twists-in-movies/

Episode 50: 10 Cloverfield Lane review & Top 10 Single Location Films

For their 50th episode, Paul and Wayne take a look at 10 Cloverfield Lane and try to decide whether it truly is a sequel to Cloverfield (2008). What they are clear on, however, is how amazing John Goodman is in the film. Then, inspired by 10 Cloverfield Lane, they count down their favourite films that are effectively limited to one location. LISTEN as the guys try to justify some of their choices, MARVEL as Wayne pulls more than one film out of his (self-proclaimed) beautiful brown ass; and cock an EYEBROW as Paul almost mispronounces the word "premise" for the 754th time. ... Our first featured promo this week come from the Classy Little Podcast! Their newest episode, Cheers to Mistakes, is set to feature a short segment we recorded for them about the Top 10 Movie Mistakes. Check them out at classylittlepodcast.com and on Twitter @Classy_Podcast Thanks Emily and James! Our second promo is for another great #PodernFamily podcast about films called Pat and Jason Have a Podcast. Find them at patandjason.com and on Twitter @patandjason We also guested on on our brother podcast, The Epic Film Guys, this week to talk Nolan-verse Batman and Singer's Superman Returns. Look for Episode 011 when it drops on http://epicfilmguys.podbean.com/ and while you're there, have a listen at their fantastic back catalogue of episodes! And please rate or review them at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/epic-film-guys-podcast/id1027239734?mt=2 Thanks for a fantastic time Nick and Justin! 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-single-location-films/ and Wayne's lists at http://letterboxd.com/waynetangclan/lists/