"Tom Cruise is not gay" - well hes not is he, they're just making that very clear.

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Episode Title: 49 - From Dusk til Dawn

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in the very first show of MYSS's second year they review ker-lassic (or not depending who you talk to) "From Dusk til Dawn". Rich's Mum has issues with Salma Hayeck and Mike Dawson is mentioned in the same breath as Hitchcock and Scorsese. Apparently both Allison and Rich would run off with George Clooney, the chaps in the room talk extensively about THAT scene and all the hosts admire the second half.

Notes: There is no theme music played at the start of the show.the spoiler section of the show begins from approx 22 minutes in. They also discuss the two sequels to the film. The winner of the flip chart paper from episode 48 is announced.

Meme Watch: "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: first time that there is a spoiler free section and a spoiler section of the show, from this episode onwards the format of the show changes slightly so roughly half the show is spoiler free and then in the second half they speak freely.

LOL Lines:
Rich: "its the only bar in the world without Australian students behind it!"
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Episode Title: 50 - The Two Towers

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after discussing Mike's fondness for Yaks the MYSS collective review "The Two Towers". They discuss the paradox of the middle part of trilogies and their relative weakness. There are accusations of "Ent-ism", Gollum/Smegol and the work of Andy Serkis are roundly praised. The Battle of Helms Deep is discussed through San Miguel induced windiness, Allison reckons all Orcs are from Yorkshire (or should that be 'Orcshire'?), love is heaped upon Liv Tyler's ears, there are terrifying revelations about Mike's sex life and of course Orlando Bloom causes grumbles.

Notes: second in the Lord of the Rings show trilogy. Episode begins with a Gandalf impression from Tristan. Rich plays an audio comment from Jason.

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn", nicknames, "Night Arrows", "cock", Orlando Bloom hatred, "The Crime Scale"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "now I have to say that we have better built castles in this country"
Allison: "yeah, you were saying that"
Rich: "and better designed castles that wouldn't have been stormed in anything like the same way, if at all! The Middle Earth Rohan people could learn a lot from the British!"
Allison: "they forgot the moat!"!
Rich: "just saying, you know what, yeah, where the fuck was the moat?!
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Episode Title: 51 - Fight Club

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after Rich lays down the law over monkeys and apes the hosts discuss "Fight Club". The hosts discuss communism, materialism, insomnia and the rebellion signified by leather jackets. Rich experiences brain mange, the knowledge of Dads is marveled at, they defy the rules of Fight Club, Jared Leto is wiped from the collective memory and Allison invents a new musical genre.

Notes: the first part of the show is spoiler free, spoiler filled discussion begins at approx 40 minutes and 30 seconds into the show.

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn", "10% of a million", "cock", the spoiler jingle

Firsts & Lasts: first use of a 'spoiler jingle' as sung by the hosts

LOL Lines:
Mike: "I remember watching that and thinking to myself; 'yeah, I'd really would love to just throw it all away and just fuck it, have a leather jacket, go off somewhere with a fucking sleeping bag and just do it all but you think y'know but I love my DVDs too much!'"
Rich: "I think its adorable that for you being the rebel that is Tyler Durden means owning a leather jacket"
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Episode Title: 52 - Jurassic Park

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: our heroes review groundbreaking piece of cinema "Jurassic Park". Our hosts reminisce of childhood cinema going experiences, Rich and Allison debate what should be in the perfect zoo, the special effects are argued over and everyone reveals what they really should be doing with their lives. They also talk merchandising, the genius (or not) of Steven Spielberg and do so some role play.

Notes: due to Tristan's absence the concluding episode of The Lord of the Rings trilogy has been delayed until the next episode. Major spoilers start for the film start at around 40 minutes into the show. They also discuss the sequels to the movie.

Meme Watch: "The crime scale", spoiler jingle

Firsts & Lasts: first Steven Spielberg film reviewed by MYSS

LOL Lines:
Craig: "buy some more of our video show and we'll buy The Muppets!"
Rich: "We'll keep making Muppet movies! Muppets in Howath!"
Allison: "oh fantastic!"
Craig: "Muppets You Should See!"
Rich: "Muppets You Should See!"
Allison: "that was us on the birthday video!"
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Episode Title: 53 - The Return of the King

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the circle is completed as our brave heroes finish up the LotR trilogy with "The Return of the King". Mike recounts some excellent conspiracy theories, once again the third parts of trilogies are reviled and there are many awful innuendos as they talk about Fram and Sodo 'being taken up the back road'. Additionally they speak of Christopher Lee's rage, questionable special effects, the 'interpratisation' of the books, spoonerisms, the movies immensity and MYSS's least favourite actor comes in for some criticism.

Notes: this episode completes the Lord of the Rings trilogy of shows. Spoilers from 41 minutes in. Rich plays audio feedback from Boz

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn", Orlando Bloom hatred, "Night Arrows"

Firsts & Lasts: this is the last LotR show

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "whats long and hard apart from a cock?"
Rich: "the beginning of this podcast!"
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Episode Title: 54 - Saving Private Ryan

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: on the occasion of "Speak Like A Pirate Day" our beloved hosts review "Saving Private Ryan". Its a split room this show, in the blue corner Craig and Rich think this is one of the best films in the world and the in the red corner Mike Crawson and Allison Frowning bring some epic whiny hatred. They fall out over such myraid topics as the acting ability of Tom Hanks which is explored by Mike, Rich and Craig through the medium of role play. The first 20 minutes of the movie (actually they all like that), the formulaic nature of the cast, sentimentality, historical accuracy and the nature of evil.

Notes: Allison and Mike employ their "Things We Hate Special" nicknames

Meme Watch: nicknames, "Wendy"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "if Scotty said it, its fucking true, and thats all I'm prepared to accept on that matter!"
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Episode Title: 55 - Wayne's World

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: After Craig somehow manages to compare being on Skype to being a deity they're reviewing Wayne's World! Wayne's World! Its party time! Excellent! *eeeeoww, eeeeoww, eeeeoww*. The movies influence on popular culture is discussed, there are many epic quote fests, podcasting is compared to Wayne's show in the movie, Tia Carerra's subsequent career is lamented and MYSS is recast with Hollywood actors.

Notes: this show reviews both "Wayne's World" 1 and 2

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn", Orlando Bloom hatred, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Craig: "Sulo is going to tore us alive!"
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Episode Title: 56 - Downfall

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after a few false starts the MYSS hosts review the movie that spawned a thousand YouTube parodies "Downfall". Our hosts struggle with the pace of the movie and feeling empathy for some truly horrific people. They discuss historical accuracy and people with two first names, Rich wrestles with why he doesn't really like the movie, foreign language films are pondered and Craig reveals his over the top love for Top Gun.

Meme Watch: Tristan's absence

LOL Lines:
Mike: "you got Gobbells and Mrs Gobbells..."
Allison: "she ain't a woman, urgh good God shes devil spawn!"
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Episode Title: 57 - The Lethal Weapon Series

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: this week The Lethal Weapon Quadrology (Quadrilogy? Series?) is up for dissection. They decide that the mullet is fundamental to the series, discuss the longest retirement ever, the history of the 'buddy cop' movie and the hit and miss career of Richard Donner. Everyone agrees that they really shouldn't have made the third and fourth movies, they talk movie violence, the "Loaded Weapon" series, the rise and fall of Mel Gibson, make many sweeping generalisations about the LAPD and explore the folly of having Jet Li being beaten by Danny Glover.

Meme Watch: "10% of a million", Julia Roberts hatred, Orlando Bloom hatred, Tristan's absence

LOL Lines:
Rich: "I'm turning into one of those guys; 'I liked it when Lethal Weapon blew up that building! I liked it when Die Hard killed that man!'... Oh God!"
Craig: "'I liked it when Matrix did that car chase!'"
Rich: "some people do that!"
Mike: "' I liked it when Star Trek crashed the Enterprise!'"
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Episode Title: 58 - Rear Window

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in an answer to some criticism that they don't do films made before the 1990s our beloved hosts are doing Hitchcock classic "Rear Window". They discuss the genius of Hitchcock, explain diagetic sound, debate voyeurism, fall in love with Grace Kelly and gaze out of Craig's window.

Notes: episode #79 "The Departed" is preempted

Meme Watch: Orlando Bloom hatred

LOL Lines:
Mike: "'whats my motivation in this scene where I'm kissing this gorgeous blonde woman?' Its like, 'well its fucking obvious!'"
Craig: "your pants!"
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Episode Title: 59 - Goodfellas

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: its time to review what Rich calls 'the greatest movie of the nineties' "Goodfellas". The MYSS collective talk of the doings of Marty Scorsese and Bobby De Niro, the unpredictability of violence, drug abuse, the joys of Italian American social clubs, method acting and Rich ruins The Godfather and digs up old arguments. 

Notes: There is no outro music this show

Meme Watch: "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "don't you think Martin Scorsese looks like he is a Muppet?"
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Episode Title: 60 - Shaun of the Dead

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after a mind-blowingly intense discussion of Double Decker chocolate bars our hosts discuss "Rom-Zom-Com" Shaun of the Dead. There are debates over the genius (or not) of Simon Pegg, there are discussions over other zombie movies, Americanisms, the state of the British film industry and "Friends". The guys also talk British comedy shows, soundtracks and Mike is shocked into silence by the rest of the gang.

Meme Watch: Tristan's Absence

LOL Lines:
Mike: "British films tend to be about ordinary things happening to ordinary people!"
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Episode Title: 61 - The Return

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: coming to you from Tristan's mysterious Barn in Nottingham the collective discuss a movie which has the triple hurdles of being Russian, pretentious and recommended by Mike "The Return". Allison tells tales of late night visits to Blockbuster, Mike and Craig head off for couples therapy, Tristan has vapors about the cinematography and Rich reveals why he wouldn't have made the film that way. They also discuss bleakness, the hardness of Russians and Rich's poor choice of entertainments.

Notes: the discussion is spoiler free until approx 35 minutes into the show.

Meme Watch: the spoiler jingle, Orlando Bloom hatred

Firsts & Lasts: the first time the show is recorded at Tristan's house

LOL Lines:
Rich: "had you just said what I'd just said, I'd be mocking you!"
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Episode Title: 62 - Singing in the Rain

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: no, you read the title of the show correctly, the gang are reviewing "Singing in the Rain". After a freewheeling argument between Rich and Mike about black and white films and horror flicks they discuss such myriad topics as adverts for oven chips, terrible rain related punnery, the evolution of the 'talkie', stunt performance and musical numbers. They also talk happy movies, Disney flicks, films within films and the MYSS's crew's unexpected dancing talents.

Notes: show was recorded in Tristan's Barn

Meme Watch: nicknames, Orlando Bloom hatred

LOL Lines:
Allison: "you're not as green as you're cabbage lookin'... as we say in Yorkshire!"
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Episode Title: 63 - Miller's Crossing

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in their first ever foray into the works of the Coen Brothers the gang reviews "Miller's Crossing". They struggle with the movie some what, reel in amazement at the post office, the room splits along unusual lines, Allison gets Freudian and the gang moan about a collection of different films entirely.

Notes: show is spoiler free until about 50 minutes in

Meme Watch: "cock", Orlando Bloom hatred, the spoiler jingle

LOL Lines:
Rich: "now theres a film... they're actually using that to extract information from al-Qaeda suspects!" 
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Episode Title: 64 - Sexy Beast

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison, Rich and Mark Davenport

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: our usual hosts welcome a special guest along to talk metaphysical gangster flick "Sexy Beast". They discuss creative swearing, propose many mad theories about the movie, explore the male mid life crisis and psychosis. The room splits about what the film is actually about, comparisons are made to Lord of the Rings and Mark and Allison cause pain by reading into "the levels".

Notes: the show is spoiler free until about 17 minutes in

Meme Watch: the spoiler jingle, "cock",

Firsts & Lasts: debut appearance of Mark Davenport

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "would you like to chip in on what an utter arse I appear to be?"
Rich: "sorry, I was messing with the sound but you are an arse!"
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Episode Title: 65 - The Great Escape

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison, Rich and Mark Davenport

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: is time to review one of Rich's favorite war movies of all time "The Great Escape". There are discussions on the 'British spirit', the 'escapist' (natch) nature of the film, cheesiness and childish desires to dig tunnels and escape to the freedom they already had. Rich makes many sweeping statements, Tristan laughs at inappropriate moments, Allison explores the myriad cock-ups of the escapees and everyone cringes at the many terrible accents on display.

Notes: the hosts also discuss "The Great Escape 2". Theres a competition this week to win an iPod nano to be decided by the best answer to the question "what did Scarlett Johanseen say to Bill Murray at the end of 'Lost in Translation?'".

Meme Watch: "cock", "allegedly"

LOL Lines:
Mark: "I always thought that Rich Attenbourgh and David Attenbourgh were the same, so I was a bit confused about that when I was little."
Rich: "that always used to confuse me as well."
Mark: "my Grandma explained to me that Richard Attenbourgh was a bombastic little bastard, and David Attenbourgh was alright! So thats how I used to tell the difference between to two!"
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Episode Title: 66 - Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison, Rich and Mark Davenport

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the team review "Mister Madonna" Guy Ritchie's magnum opus "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels". They talk about the revival of the British gangster flick, Mike adds to his Craw-son credentials, there are more than a few moans about the cast, there are comparisons made with "Trainspotting" and they struggle to explain just why this is a movie you should see. "Lock, Stock..." and "Snatch" are throughly confused with each other, Turkish Delight is dubbed "vile bollocks" and discover that saying a film is ahead of its time is just a nice way of saying its crap.

Meme Watch: nicknames, "10% of a million"

LOL Lines:
Mark: "you run out of giving a shit about any of it! Its like watching a convoluted mess!"
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Episode Title: 67 - Christmas Movies Special 2006

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: ho-ho-holy crap! Its time for the second annual MYSS Christmas show and once again everyone is angry with Rich for making them watch a selection of a movies that everyone hates except him. There are four movies up for discussion this show, firstly "Scrooge" which Rich only picked to annoy Mike. The film is compared to a drug trip, Craig expresses a secret urge to draw on peoples faces and Allison is brought to the brink of violence by a supermarket. Then its on to "A Muppet Christmas Carol" which even starts to melt Mike's frozen heart, we're taken on a journey through post modernism and Rich recounts the sad fate of the Muppets. Our third movie is "Jingle All The Way" where the cast causes grumbles, they talk porn, pointless TV re-runs, Arnold Schwarzenegger and what constitutes a Christmas movie is argued over once again. Finally its "Its A Wonderful Life" which prompts many iffy Jimmy Stewart impressions, Mike is mocked for being unable to say "black and White", and the show descends into one long revolting and hilarious tangent about projectile vomiting and the effect of gravity on boobs. 

Notes: The intro and outro music is jingle bell "Chistmassy" version. There are points in the show where the left channel audio drops out so don't worry, your headphones aren't broken. There are outtakes from the show at the end mixed in with the outro music.

Meme Watch: nicknames, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Mike: "the guardian angels thing puts me off after I watched "City of Angels"."
Rich: "don't let that, thats got Nicholas Cage in, don't let that affect film! With actors!"
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Episode Title: 68 - TV You Should See

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in a change from your scheduled programming and as a Christmas treat to the loyal listeners the MYSS crew explore the TV you should see. Amongst the many shows discussed and tangents explored are "24", the 'box-set culture', the Fox network, marathon TV watching sessions, "Lost", "This Life" and "The Wire". In honour of the holiday season Rich gets rather sozzled, Tristan shouts at the telly, Mike grumbles about the state of British TV, Allison is baffled by US sitcoms and Craig looks at pushing the boundaries.

Notes: there are outtakes from the show mixed in with the outro music

Meme Watch: "allegedly",

Firsts & Lasts: the first ever MYSS that has nothing to do with movies

LOL Lines:
Mike: *RE Six Feet Under* "I've just watched the last episodes of series 5 and someone was pouring grit into my eyes while someone was cooking onions, I've never cried so much!"
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Episode Title: 69 - Review of 2006

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in celebration of the end of 2006 our beloved hosts explore the best and worst cinema had to offer in the past year in a super-sized MYSS special! After some horrifying tangents about surly shop staff and Craig's gentlemans area they break down the flicks they've seen into various categories like Best Movie, Best Newcomer, Biggest Disappointment and The Most Implausible Thing Of 2006. They talk about many topics including "The Departed", "Children of Men" Nicole Kidman's overuse of botox, the adult Leonardo Di Caprio and moving beyond the trilogy.

Notes: show features a selection of audio comments from listeners at the end of the show instead of the usual outro music.

Meme Watch: "The Oi! Moment", "Night Arrows", Julia Roberts hatred, Orlando Bloom hatred

Firsts & Lasts: first ever "year in review" show

LOL Lines:
Allison: "as long as I get all the strawberry Quality Streets, everythings gonna be fine"
Rich: "at the Jet garage today they had a little bowl on the counter with those sweets in them, with a 'please feel free to take one' thing"
Allison: "Why didn't you take me with you!?"
Rich: "you didn't wanna come!"
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Episode Title: 70 - Amores Perros

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in the first recorded show of 2007 the gang review "Amores Perros" or "Love Is A Bitch". They talk about the non-liner structure, being annoyed to the point of homicide by one of the characters and what one can possibly do with a semi. Rich's training in high-brow cinema appreciation nears completion, there are discussions on animal cruelty in films, comparisons are made to "City of God", mainstream British film is pondered and our hosts wonder if God would like The Rolling Stones.

Notes: There are marginal spoilers from the outset of the show. The winner of the iPod Nano competition is announced.

Meme Watch: nicknames

Firsts & Lasts: The first mention of 'Digging the podcast on Digg'

LOL Lines:
Rich: "cinema popcorn is people!"
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Episode Title: 71 - Leon

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after having a tiff about the reliability of the Radio Times our hosts set about reviewing "Leon". They debate whether this is 'film' or a 'movie', there are comparisons to "Nikita", they speak French (badly) and talk UPS adverts and the best car chases in cinema history. They discuss Gary Oldman's genius, being made to feel uncomfortable by Natalie Portman, the sad decline of child actors and extended directors cuts. Theres is an epic quote fest and the show rounds off with a chat about music and sound design in the movies.  

Meme Watch: nicknames, Tom Cruise isn't gay, "allegedly"

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "theres a vacuum between him and Hayden Christensen. Theres negative chemistry"
Rich: "the vacuum IS Hayden Christensen! Acting ability is pulled into him and disappears! He is the black hole of ability!"
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Episode Title: 72 - The Sting

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: our hosts review 7 time Oscar winner "The Sting", everyone is amazed that the film won all those Oscars, they discuss the nature of media hype, getting drunk with the film stars of yesterday, ret-irony, clichés, montages and the legend of Paul Newman. Rich causes controversy about Robert Redman, they talk about real life grifting, acting 'acting badly', grumble about all the walking and the pacing of the film and the MYSS collective defy the Christian Church.

Meme Watch: nicknames, Orlando Bloom hatred, "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: the first time MYSS reviews a film that none of the hosts had previously seen.

LOL Lines:
Rich: "all my words are from films... there is nothing of me left!"
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Episode Title: 73 - Casino Royale

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: its time to look at the film that re-imagined Bond for the 21st Century, "Casino Royale". There is talk of false Bonds, they debate which is the worst Bond film of all time, the casting of Daniel Craig, the curious return of Judi Dench, misogyny and the legendary Tarantino's Bond flick. Rich demonstrates why he shouldn't be in charge of anyone, ever. Allison complains about the mis-use of tax-payers money, Tristan reveals his man-crush on Daniel Craig, Mike does "blue-steel" on the podcast and Craig gets lost in a world of Bond girl lovelies.

Notes: this episode marks the beginning of a new incarnation of the SimSyn forums

Meme Watch: Katie Holmes and has she had a stroke?, "The Oi! Moment"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "lets briefly go over the plot and keep it as coherent as we can because we don't want to upset certain people with our long, meandering plot summaries."
Craig: "so hes just rode in on the llama, after destroying the Sultan of Brunei, and then hes got to save the golden pearl from the moon."
Tristan: "Exactly"
Craig: "and thats the plot"
Mike: "some think that thats... there was some criticism about the plotline for a while"
Rich: "...have I just had a stroke?! Why you all acting normally, why has nobody reacted to what hes just come out with!"
Allison: "cos we like it when you think you've just had a stroke!"
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Episode Title: 74 - American History X

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the MYSS collective review classic/very good film "American History X". After naming a lot of Star Trek folk who aren't in the film and mocking bad iTunes reviews they talk about characters who are not named Dave, flashbacks and having uncomfortable conversations. The room struggles with stylistic choices made in the film, Avery Brooks comes in for high praise (whereas Robert De Niro does not), they discuss learning behaviour from your parents and they explore the controversy about the director and Ed Nortorn.

Notes: discussion is spoiler free until approx 49 minutes in

Meme Watch: the spoiler jingle

LOL Lines:
Allison: "if you were to subscribe to Simply Hear you would simply hear Rich all the time!"
Rich: "find out what its like to be Allison!"
Allison: "Yaaaaay! Feel my pain!"
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Episode Title: 75 - Terminator 2

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison, Rich and "Arnie"

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: we welcome back Craig's truly amazing Arnie impression to review "Terminator 2". Theres is a robust defence of this movie as being superior to the original, Arnie's catchphrases are analysed, the groundbreaking nature of the franchise is discussed and casting near misses raise the collective eyebrow. Time paradoxes, 80's hair and Rich's eyebrow causes headaches, they talk about the work of James Cameron, the evolution of CGI, incredible weaponry and the rise and fall of Edward Furlong. 

Notes: the show features discussion of the whole "Terminator" franchise

LOL Lines:
Mike: "Micheal Bein who plays Kyle Reese gets beyond Linda Hamilton's hair to have sex with her, FYI the curtains match the drapes in colour AND length!"
Rich: "...this is why we have to have an explicit tab!"
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Episode Title: 76 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: a confused and hungover MYSS collective review childhood nostalgia fest "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". John Hughes and the 80s are gazed at through rose tinted glasses, the crew discuss whether you should like Ferris or not, fall in love with the soundtrack, praise the supporting cast and Matthew Broderick's career comes in for more than a little criticism. Rich struggles with hazy memories of the previous evening and recounts tales of dubious teachers, Craig, Mike and Tristan play crappy action movie poker and Van Damn's YouTube hard-on causes hysteria.

LOL Lines:
Allison: "I'm not having Van Damn and cocaine in my house at the same time! It'd be carnage, all me ornaments would be smashed!"
Craig: "think of the hard-on!"
Allison: "he's just gonna be waving it around kung-fu stylee knocking everything off!"
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Episode Title: 77 - The Constant Gardener

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: they review a film which despite the name has surprisingly little to do with gardening "The Constant Gardener". John Le Carre's books are designated 'for Dads only', the gang insist on pronouncing Ralph Fiennes' name wrong but they like his performance in this film, Rachel Weiss's career is picked over and Rich recounts the horror of the movie "Country Bear Jamboree". Everyone seems to like everything about the film (surprisingly), Tristan recounts his family experience at The British High Commission, they enjoy the reserved, sinister nature of the piece and all are disturbed by the ending.

Notes: spoilers begin from around 30 minutes into the show

Meme Watch: the spoiler jingle, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "you said it like what James Bond film should be!"
Mike: "yes it is in some respects"
Allison: "its more intelligent"
Rich: "its not... and on that respect I was a bit disappointed in it, James Bond films have Aston Martins and people jumping off cranes in them!"
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Episode Title: 78 - Office Space

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in the midst of tackling technical issues and caring for a tiny dog the MYSS collective review "Office Space". They discuss the imdb ratings for this movie, porkies told by the BBC, the resemblance of the plot to "Superman 3" and the misery of office life. The crew express disappointment in the film, they recount their own office horror stories, puzzle over representation of the future in movies, talk about the incredible cult status of the movie in America and look back in shame at their old work uniforms.

Notes: discussion is spoiler free until about 32 minutes in

Meme Watch: Tristan's Absence, Barclay Dog

Firsts & Lasts: first cameo of Barclay The Podcasting Dog

LOL Lines:
Rich: "key insights into how Allison negotiates with things at work..."
Allison: "yeah... 'what the fuck! I'm not working Friday!'"
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Episode Title: 79 - The Departed

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: they're reviewing 'modern classic', "The Departed", they talk about the absurdity of The Oscars, wonder if great directors can make decent movies out of bad scripts, discuss the "Infernal Affairs" series and are amazed by Leonardo Di Carprio. Rich goes on a characteristic rant about Shakespeare, Allison picks holes in the movies portrayal of counseling, Mike gets clothing envy, Tristan causes consternation even though hes nowhere near the recording and Craig theorizes that the mark of a great director is getting a decent performance out of Marky Mark Whalberg.

Notes: the show is spoiler free

Meme Watch: nicknames, Barclay Dog, Tristan's Absence

Firsts & Lasts: first time Rich's "Evil Emperor Sexy Time" nickname comes up

LOL Lines:
Mike: "lend a man a microphone and he can make recordings for a couple of days but buy him a microphone and he can make podcasts forever!"
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Episode Title: 80 - The Three Colours Trilogy

Featuring: Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in a mammoth length show our brave hosts tackle the iconic French films "The Three Colours Trilogy". Its such a serious show that Craig and Tristan have run for the hills and left a skeleton crew on deck. They mainly decide to focus on "Blue" which they decide is the most technically great of the three movies, the film is dubbed a "marmite" film, they debate art vs entertainment, being spoonfed by Hollywood and disturbing cinema. Rich compares sitting through "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" to watching French cinema and explains "the fishtank effect", Mike rails against imbd forum users and Allison defends Juliette Binoche's micro expressions.

Meme Watch: Rich hates the movie, Barclay Dog, Tristan's Absence

LOL Lines:
Allison: "y'know what she reminds me of? I think that if I picked up a dictionary and looked up 'French Woman' there'd be a picture of Juliette Binoche!"
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Episode Title: 81 - The Hudsucker Proxy

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after Rich introduces us to the completely wrong podcast our hosts plough on and review "The Hudsucker Proxy". They recount the films lack of box office success, are confused by Coen Brother's rapid fire dialogue and the cast splits the room. Rich's refusal to call Tim Robbin's anything other than "Andy Dufresne" causes hysterics, it is agreed that the sets are marvelous, Tristan reveals his over the top love for Bruce Campbell's mighty chin and everyone loves the sound design and all wonder how Mike is still alive.

Notes: Tristan reads email feedback/requests from Mike Gaffney, Thomas Jeckel, Ren Fletcher, Robert Sanders, Bill Ryn and Hugo Mock.

Meme Watch: "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "if you don't like tangents, if you're looking for a show thats going to review and talk about nothing but The Hudsucker Proxy, fuck off now! You have been duly warned!"
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Episode Title: 82 - Battle Royale

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after an introduction in the style of "Galaxy Quest" we find out that "Battle Royale" is up for review. There is a distinct feeling of ambivalence in the room towards the movie, everyone is perturbed by being unable to remember the characters names and holes are picked in the plot. The gang wonder what they would do in a "Battle Royale" situation, reminisce on school days, comment on Japanese sartorial elegance, big up the geeks and sentimentality and 'concept' movies cause facepalming all round.

Notes: there is also discussion of the sequel and the loose American remake "Condemned" 

Meme Watch: nicknames

LOL Lines:
Craig: "its sentiment wrapped in cheese, sealed in a heart shaped love egg!"
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Episode Title: 83 - Pulp Fiction

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: now this is a tasty podcast! Our hosts embark on a epic length show to throughly analyse Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction", which they all agree is probably their favourite of his movies. The wonderful soundtrack, Tarantino's ability to revive actors careers and the non liner plot is discussed. They reckon that Tarantino's has a secret crush on Uma Thurman, talk about Christian Slater despite him not even being in the movie, they attribute Tarantino's success mainly to the dialogue, talk about the glamorization of drugs and excessive walking in film comes under scrutiny again. 

Meme Watch: 10% of a million, Tom Cruise is not gay, Barclay Dog, Orlando Bloom hatred, "The Oi! Moment", "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "oh no, give me the thing from up his ass then if he died of dysentery! I want that, can I lick it?!"
Mike, Craig Tristan and Allison: "eeeeergh!"
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Episode Title: 84 - Hot Fuzz

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after Rich makes the movie sound like a sketchy porn movie the gang review band new (at the time of recording) movie "Hot Fuzz". Rich funds international terrorist "Dave", Mike drops endless trivia bombs, Allison talks British comedy and Craig displays a distinct lack of sympathy for Rich. Our hosts opine on Only Fools and Horses, the genius of Jim Broadbent, the hairiness of Timothy Dalton, satires and spoofs, media 'moral panics' and Terminator 4.

Notes: the hosts forget to introduce themselves, there are marginal spoilers from the outset

Meme Watch: "allegedly", nicknames, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "strangely the only man hairier previously to that was Sean Connery"
Allison: "thats true, I always thought that he'd committed some sort of medieval crime and been tarred and feathered and thats why he had all that...!"
Rich: "no, hes just Scottish!"
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Episode Title: 85 - Apocalypse Now

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: it straight to the point this week as our hosts review "Apocalypse Now", they talk about the mixed career of Francis Ford Coppala, the Simply Syndicated WAGs, the immense length of the film, the insanity behind the scenes of the movie and Robert Duvall's super powers. Mike explains the metaphorical theories behind the film, Allison shows off her scars, Rich admires the huge scope of the film and doubts the qualifications of The American Film Institute, Craig recommends good times to go to sleep during the movie and grumbles about the work of Marlon Brando.

Notes: this show reviews the "Redux" version of the movie

Meme Watch: Barclay Dog, blaming George Lucas

LOL Lines:
Mike: "that was the 70s for Robert, it was one slow receding hair line and then it was gone."
Allison: "bless him."
Mike: "poor sod"
Rich: "it happened to Sean Connery"
Allison: "its a good job hes got such a commanding face, that doesn't require hair, y'know... hes a good, bald man!"
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Episode Title: 86 - Donnie Darko

Featuring: Craig, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: there is a spectrum of views this week as the MYSS collective review "Donnie Darko", Rich is very much in the whiny hater camp, Craig and Mike love it whereas Allison is uncomfortably sitting on the fence between to the two. Once again imdb causes ructions, peoples choice awards vs critics awards are debated, the issue of pretension is raised, David Lynch comes in for criticsm and Richard Kelly's work is praised. They talk about "cult" movies, play the "shit, or in shit?" game, loving Patrick Sywaze, music to die to and dark endings.

Notes: spoilers for the film begin from approx 40 minutes into the show

Meme Watch: Rich hates the movie, Barclay Dog, "Wendy", Orlando Bloom hatred, the spoiler jingle

LOL Lines:
Rich: "not many people do get this film"
Craig: "yes, but you're not watching the film for other people"
Mike: "you're watching it for yourself and your own enjoyment at the end of the day Richard"
Rich: "...I feel beaten already"
Mike: "this is why we did it this way Richard!"
Rich: "I know that why you did it this way! This is why I tried to get out of doing it this way!"
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Episode Title: 87 - Where Eagles Dare

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after a round of 'he who smelt it, dealt it' our hosts attempt to review "Where Eagles Dare", everyone loves the Clint squint, they admire the dense plotting, talk about actors who should be dead and debate whether this is really a war film at all. Rich impresses everyone except Craig with his German translation skills, Mike uses many torturous euphemisms and the use music in the film is compared to watching the movie with a loud, over exuberant friend. Craig points out the language issues, Allison reels in confusion and Tristan confesses to why it is that he just can't appreciate the classics. 

Notes: there are spoilers for the movie from about 37 minutes into the show

Meme Watch: nicknames, Orlando Bloom hatred, blaming George Lucas, the spoiler jingle, "Wendy"

LOL Lines:
Craig: "don't argue, take your clothes off!"
Allison: "its not what you think, its something boring instead!"
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Episode Title: 88 - Lucky Number Slevin

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after some telling some outrageous lies about the cast of the film the gang review "Lucky Number Slevin". They discuss the odd career of Josh Hartnett, Tom Green causes uncomfortable feelings, they talk Morgan Freeman's lack of baddie playing skills and are drawn in by Lucy Liu. Mike cries rip-off, our hosts have an extensive conversation about "24", Rich thinks there might be a lawsuit in the offing, Craig picks up on the camera work and Allison looks into the morality of the movie.

Notes: this is the first is planned trilogy of shows based around the number 7. Show is spoiler free until 30 minutes in.

Meme Watch: "cock", Orlando Bloom hatred, the spoiler jingle, saying Colin Farrell's name in a bad Irish accent

LOL Lines:
Craig: "Sarah Jessica Parker, she looks like a foot! They put her on TV!"
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Episode Title: 89 - Seven Samurai

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the gang affix their intelligence caps to review "Seven Samurai", the show kicks off with discussion on innovations in art and movies, breaking the mold in cinema and character archetypes. There is some glee from Rich that Shakesphere doesn't get any credit for this flick, our hosts find time to stick the boot into "Ocean's Twelve" and the Jurassic Park sequels again, the history of colour film and the Western genre are puzzled over and theres a terrifying glimpse into Craig psyche.

Notes: second in the "7" trilogy

Meme Watch: 10% of a million, "cock", Orlando Bloom hatred

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "y'know you are doing yourself a disservice by saying that, I'm with you thinking no, Westerns got to have cowboys same way a Horror movie technically should have tits!"
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Episode Title: 90 - Se7en

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after thanking the listeners for new mics and trying to clear up the confusion of Mike, Craig and Tristan's voices our hosts review "Se7en". They discuss the relative seriousness of all the deadly sins (and the attendant horrendous deaths), the work of David Fincher, the literal and figurative darkness of the film, the annoying awesomeness of Brad Pitt and the odd behaviour of Gwyenth Paltrow. They argue about the replacement of a "V" with a "7", Mike talks about the critical reception of the movie, Rich proposes many terrible imaginary sequels to the film, Craig is sent to podcast Coventry for his awful jokes, Tristan is mocked for his American style pronounciation of words and Allison imparts the important lesson that one should never shake anything from Italy.

Notes: third in the "7" trilogy, spoilers begin from around 34 minutes into the episode

Meme Watch: Tom Cruise is not gay, Orlando Bloom hatred, "Wendy", Night Arrows

LOL Lines:
Mike: "so what are the seven? We have..."
Tristan: "greed, gluttony..."
Mike: "greed, gluttony..."
Craig: "sloth"
Mike: "Wrath, pride"
Allison: "envy"
Mike: "envy, and..."
Rich: "sleepy!"
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Episode Title: 91 - Napoleon Dynamite

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the gang review semi-autobiographical MTV produced movie "Napoleon Dynamite". Rich recounts his "fishtank movie" theory, Mike grumbles about the passiveness of the main character, Allison makes accusations of secret lesbianism, Tristan recalls horrifying experiences at the dentist, the imdb rating system comes under scrutiny again and Craig marks Napoleon out as 'that unpopular kid at school who always lies'. They ponder the concept of 'negative similarity', polyester clothing causes both joy and despair, The X Files and Titanic are compared and contrasted, the power of dance is held up for analysis and we learn important lessons about where onions come from. 

Meme Watch: nicknames

LOL Lines:
Tristain: "this film is easy to look at!?"
Allison: "yeah!"
Rich: "very easy to watch this one"
Mike: I thought it was horrible! All the colours and the fashion and his face!"
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Episode Title: 92 - High Fidelity

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: while attempting to finish their delicious chocolate our hosts set about reviewing "High Fidelity", Allison talks about reading the book and then very much not wanting to see the film. They discuss the conversion of a UK book to an American film, Walli recounts her annoyance/joy that they somehow got away with it, the acting of Joan Cusack causes a divide in the room, they play "Top 10" games, Rich tells us all about "Wookie Cookies" and Iben Hjejle is praised by our hosts. They talk about being grown ups, the paradox of liking a main character who is a total asshole, the career of Catherine Zeta Jones, relationship troubles and we learn what old Goths smell like.

Notes: show starts with an outtake before the theme music

Meme Watch: "cock"

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "Bruce Willis wore lots of disguises that make him look even more like Bruce Willis!"
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Episode Title: 93 - The Motorcycle Diaries

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after a keruffle trying to introduce the show properly Tristan engages smug mode for bringing to the table "The Motorcycle Diaries". Tristan defends his taste in movies, Mike looks into the symbolism of facial hair, Rich has trouble with Che's timing and Allison declares war on Natalie Portman. They debate the etiquette of watching subtitled films, Craig talks about the range of music in the movie, there are surprising facts revealed about Howath, Rich and Tristan issue a challenge to get a Mac to the top of Machu Picchu and the film is dubbed "Che Begins".

Meme Watch: Tom Cruise is not gay, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Allison: "you were defending your film collection..."
Tristan: "I just found recently that I'd been getting slammed for films that I like, that I'd never made anybody watch and I just thought it was about time you shut up for a bit really!"
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Episode Title: 94 - Night of the Iguana

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after an explanation of manual winking the MYSS collective review 1964 movie "Night of the Iguana". Much admiration is set forth for Rich Burton and his lovely voice, Craig tells us some more his wonderful jokes, there is confusion over what "defrocked" actually means, they grumble about supporting actors, talk about the genius Ava Gardner and puzzle over her maraca boys. Rich interviews Tristan for a job at Simply Towers, Mike and Craig drop the knowledge about adaptations of stage to screen, they talk about "X" and "18" rated films and Allison explains that odd title.

Meme Watch: Barclay Dog

LOL Lines:
Rich: "I've learned two things today and now I've got a headache!"
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Episode Title: 95 - Brokeback Mountain

Featuring: Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: due to organizational mishaps a reduced MYSS crew review "Brokeback Mountain". Rich explains his initial reluctance to see the film and his subsequent change of feelings, Mike talks about the political storm surrounding the film and Allison discusses the stereotyping and archetypal "mens men". Annoyance is expressed with immature reactions to the content of the film, our hosts recount their experiences of being challenged by the movie, what exactly constitutes a "Western" comes under scrutiny again, Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal's performances are discussed and The Oscars are given a roasting.

Notes: show starts with an outtake before the theme music

Meme Watch: Orlando Bloom hatred

LOL Lines:
Rich: "is that halfway there? Using moisturizer?"
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Episode Title: 96 - Funny Games

Featuring: Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after Allison catches Rich's "introducing the wrong show disease" we get around to discussing "Funny Games". They discuss the disturbing content, Rich is scared insensible by the movie, they talk about being how they would react if "Funny Games" happened to them, Mike and Allison make bold statements about the director, being made to feel on edge and how the lack of music adds to this. Our hosts are appalled by the motivation of the characters, talk about the things which happen off camera, Rich wishes for the dogs to take their revenge, they discuss being implicated in the events of the film by the breaking the fourth wall and remakes of foreign language movies. 

Meme "Night Arrows"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "Can I wade in here with a big statement please?"
Allison: "Yeah, go on."
Rich: "This movie scared the shit out of me!"
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Episode Title: 97 - Brief Encounter

Featuring: Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: our hosts dig into legitimate classic and the oldest film they've ever reviewed "Brief Encounter". They talk about the work of the director David Lean, they adaptation of the film from stage to screen (with special reference to Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy), they analyse if the protagonist really has an affair. Mike talks about the weird reluctance to watch old films vs new ones, Allison marvels at the memory of the main character, they talk about old relationships and how we remember them and Rich compares this piece to Brokeback Mountain and describes the nauseating process of developing new Simply Syndicated shows.

Meme Watch: "Wendy"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "if someone asked me what you're like, I don't sum you up in three words!"
Allison: "Exactly!"
Rich: "y'know its... but he can do that quite happily"
Mike: "...Which three words would you..."
Allison: "Don't even go there Micheal!"
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Episode Title: 98 - Children of Men

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the full MYSS crew reunite to review dystopian classic "Children of Men". They struggle with pronunciation, drag Clive Owen's previous career over the coals, praise Micheal Caine (especially in comparison to Sean Connery), draw comparisons with the way the movie is shot and computer games, crave disappointment by watching Battlefield Earth and explore marketing for stupid people. Tristan and Mike squee over the little touches in the film, Rich is upset by the unrelenting darkness of the piece but somehow manages to compare it to "Jingle All The Way", Allison criticizes the baby names on offer this episode, theres a split in the room over the leading lady and Craig and feels terribly confuzzled.

Notes: competition announced for an opportunity to win an "Oz" boxset

Meme Watch: "The Oi Moment", "Wendy", "cock", "Night Arrows"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "You remember the game Shinobi?
Craig: "Yes"
Tristan: "Yes"
Rich: "Well, when it first came out... I've lived through this once on an episode of Weekend Watches, now I've got to do it again with more people."
Allison: "I thought it was funny, I want you to tell everybody"
Mike: "its very funny"
Rich: "the computer game Shinobi I read the word wrong and for the first few years of the games' existence I referred to it as 'Shinnybob'."
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Episode Title: 99 - Ghost

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: yes, you read that right, to the cries of "why are we doing this film!?" and "it wasn't MY idea!" our contrite hosts set about reviewing 1990's supernatural romantic drama "Ghost". Patrick Swayze's characters name causes persistent outbreaks of the giggles, the iconic theme song is mangled, the harsh realities of "Pretty Woman" are picked over and Mike and Craig attempt to justify their choice by explaining that this is the first 'chick flick' they've done. The Oscar winning credentials of the movie are challenged so our hosts replace them with "The Goscars". They begrudgingly acknowledge Whoopi Goldberg's great work in the movie, point out that the story of the films villain is much more interesting than Sam Wheat's, late 80's fashion and hairstyling is throughly mocked and realise the physics of being a ghost ruins the entire film.

Notes: there is no intro music in this episode

Meme Watch: Barclay Dog, The Legend of Apex, Orlando Bloom hatred

Firsts & Lasts: first MYSS episode to feature a mid show commercial

LOL Lines:
Craig: "how many people turned down this role?"
Allison: "about 87 people!"
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Episode Title: 100 - Episode 100

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in celebration of the epic achievement of reaching 100 episodes of podcasting awesomeness our hosts take on an appropriately enormous challenge. Each of our hosts pick 10 films to talk about for 1 minute (and 1 minute only!) which they think are movies you should see but aren't quite big enough to become full shows or are our heroes guilty pleasures. Amongst the films very briefly discussed are such gems as "The Power of One", "The Land Before Time", "Tigerland" and "Purple Rain". 

Notes: despite the premise of the episode some of the films discussed actually do eventually go on to be the subjects of full MYSS shows eg "The Burbs" and "Kramer vs Kramer".

Meme Watch: nicknames, Tom Crusie is not gay, "Night Arrows", "cock"

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "see, you pointed at me and remembered Marlon Brando which didn't work in my mind and then you said 'for the worst performance ever' and things just linked together in my head!!"
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Episode Title: Second Birthday Special

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Mike D, Allison and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: its been another year of podcasting excellence so its time to celebrate! So in an appropriate twist our hosts decide to do a show which is purely comprised of those mad tangents we all love so much. After an extensive shout outs for forum members and promoting the new stuff in the store our heroes have a freewheeling discussions about such myriad topics as Shaved Monkey Sex, talking dinosaurs, Dan Ackroyd's UFO research, the sad career of Vin Diesel, Star Trek related blasphemy and straight to DVD film follies.

Notes: As its a birthday special the show is unnumbered. This episode is also known as "The Tangents Show".

Meme Watch: Barclay Dog, nicknames, "Night Arrows", "cock", Orlando Bloom hatred, Julia Roberts hatred, 10% of a million, Katie Holmes and has she had a stroke?, blaming George Lucas.

LOL Lines:
Mike: "I knew a guy called Megatron"
Allison: "you did not!"
Mike: "My brothers mate, like changed his name to Megatron, all his bills come through, 'Dear Megatron, you owe us such and such'"
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LOL Lines: the funny bits spouted by our beloved hosts.

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Episode Title: 01 - 28 Days Later

Featuring: Rich, Mike D, Craig and Tristan

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the podcast that lauched.. several others this is the first ever episode of "Movies You Should See" in which our heroes talk all about "28 Days Later". In a spoiler free discussion the guys talk the Rage Virus, Ewan McGregors gentlemens area and the genius of Danny Boyle.

Notes: Rich refers to the the show as "Movies You Should Have Seen". Episode was recorded on Monday 15th of August 2005. The regular MYSS theme tune is only used at the end of the episode.

Meme Watch: pronouncing Colin Farrell's name in a bad Irish accent, "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: its the first ever episode of MYSS, first and last time the podcast is called "Movies You Should Have Seen".

LOL Lines:
Mike:"look at how many times Ewan McGregor has got his dick out in films"
Rich: "far too many times!"
Mike: "far too many times! He loves his cock!"
Rich: "I never once asked to see that!"
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Episode Title: 02 - Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan

Featuring: Rich, Tristan and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the fellows gather (well 2 of them and one on iChat) to discuss the greatest sequel ever made, "The Wrath of Khan", an epic tale of revenge, chest muscles and Rich's tears.

Notes: launch of a competition: the best William Shatner impression wins Rich's copy of Wrath of Khan (with optional autographs)

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn", "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: first use of a theme tune at the beginning and end of the show (of which Tristan does not approve), first ever SimSyn competition.

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "its like Matt Le Blanc when he did Lost in Space, you couldn't help watching, if you did watch that movie, you could help watching it going 'ooo look theres Joey!'"
Rich: "Joey's in space! How did that happen?"
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Episode Title: 03 - The Living Daylights

Featuring: Craig, Mike D and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the boys talk about what our Rich considers to be the greatest Bond movie ever made "The Living Daylights". This week our hosts thoroughly disrespect Roger Moore and Christopher Walken, cringe at lame love scenes and wonder at the Bond's who never were.

Meme Watch: blaming George Lucas, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "you don't go and to see a Bond film a hot love scene, you go to see Bond blow some shit up and shoot some Russians"
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Episode Title: 04 - Boiler Room

Featuring: Rich, Tristan, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: this episode the MYSS collective gather to chat about the "Stock Brokers In An Office" movie "Boiler Room". Which the guys all agree is the story of Phoebe's brother from Friends in a moral dilemma with special reference to Vin Diesel's acting career and alternative endings.

Notes: this is the shortest ever episode of MYSS to date clocking in at 19 minutes and 40 seconds.

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn", "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: last use of the "shitty" theme music

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "Craig, if you're thinking about cock in your dreams I'm worried"
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Episode Title: 05 - Layer Cake

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D and Tristan

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the boys give some shout outs and read out some feedback and then welcome you to the Layer Cake, everyone is generally impressed in spite of the director, discuss the issue of mcguffins and talk about a lot of Star Trek.

Meme Watch: Orlando Bloom hatred/his lovely hair

Firsts & Lasts: first use of the regular MYSS intro and outro theme. First listener feedback

LOL Lines:
Rich: "I hated that fucking elf!"
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Episode Title: 06 - Memento

Featuring: Mike D, Tristan, Rich and Craig

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: hate upon "The Matrix" and film spoilers, talk Batman, discuss the nature of the vendetta, praise the cast, the gang confuse themselves trying to review Memento.... (see what I've done there)

Notes: the discussion is spoiler free

Meme Watch: "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: debut appearance of Allison (in the background only)

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "the tattoos are so well designed you think, huh...I wouldn't mind..."
Craig: "...writing all over my body"
Tristan: "yeah!"
Rich: "....I prefer post-its"
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Episode Title: 07 - Spiderman

Featuring: Tristan, Mike D, Craig and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the gang gather to discuss everyones favourite friendly neighbourhood Spiderman. The movies long spell in development hell is pondered, the tragedy inherent in Spiderman's story is mused upon, praise is heaped upon the director and no one can decide just how the heck to pronounce Willem Dafoe's name.

Notes: the episode actually covers the first two Spiderman movies, the crew don't introduce themselves

Meme Watch: blaming George Lucas

Firsts & Lasts: first time the film which is the subject of the next episode MYSS is preempted by the hosts

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "its like: gauntlets! Bat symbol! Helmet! Arse!"
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Episode Title: 08 - Serenity

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D and Tristan

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the boys review fresh out the kitchen sci-fi western "Serenity", the guys urge the listeners to watch "Firefly", heap love upon the doings of Joss Whedon, have great big nerd arguments and get confused about the Baldwins.

Notes: Rich reads some listener feedback from Matt Sorenson and Jenny 'in New York'

Meme Watch: "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: first time the hosts review a newly (at the time of recording) released film

LOL Lines:
various people: "Firefly Flan... oh shit!"
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Episode Title: 09 - Ghostbusters

Featuring: Craig, Rich, Mike D and Tristan

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after getting very confused about who exactly Ivan Reitman is the guys discuss classic movie "Ghostbusters", the crew reminisce about all the awesome toys, insult each other extensively, embrace the art of mime and argue about an entirely different film.

Meme Watch: "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "it was on TV for a long time, that song was number 1 for 18 years... its still number 1 in America!"
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Episode Title: 10 - Batman Begins

Featuring: Mike D, Craig, Rich and Will

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after taking the time to insult the absent Tristan the room is split by "Batman Begins" and indeed by most of the previous Batman movies. The guys grumble about the British film industry, fail basic maths and Rich digs himself a giant hole.

Notes: Will stands in for Tristan this episode

Meme Watch: "10% of a million is 10,000", "cock", Katie Holmes and has she had a stroke?

Firsts & Lasts: debut appearance of Will Tristram

LOL Lines:
Craig: "Keaton or Bale?"
Mike: "Keaton"
Will: "Keaton"
Craig: "Keaton"
Rich: "very different"
Mike: "get off the fence!"
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Episode Title: 11 - The Shawshank Redemption

Featuring: Mike D, Craig, Rich and Will

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the boys get busy podcasting and talk about the second greatest movie ever made "The Shawshank Redemption". After agreeing that most movies made of Steven King novels suck our heroes debate the great movies of the 90s, talk about the power of word of mouth, unleash hell on MYSS's least favourite actor and go to some very dark places.

Notes: Will stands in for Tristan again as this show was recorded in the same evening as episode #10 "Batman Begins".

Meme Watch: "cock", blaming George Lucas, Orlando Bloom hatred

LOL Lines:
Rich: "the trouble with Orlando Bloom, and its the same trouble with Hugh Grant is that I feel people all round the world look at him and go 'English men are like that'. I'm not like Orlando Bloom!"
Will: "he talks like an illiterate in real life... he says in a thick Yorkshire accent! ''e talks like an illiterate he does! 'e proper can't speak language!"
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Episode Title: 12 - Alien

Featuring: Craig, Rich, Mike D and Will

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the crew gather to discuss one of the greatest sci-fi/horror flicks ever made "Alien", the boys get confused about film history, imagine the Scott brothers sibling rivalry, talk about the seriousness of paintballing and Marmite splits the room in half.

Notes: Will stands in for Tristan once again as this show was recorded in the same evening as episode #10 "Batman Begins" and episode #11 "The Shawshank Redemption".

Meme Watch: Bill Paxton love

LOL Lines:
Mike: "when he turns the flash light around and the alien's just there, it just, every time it still makes me jump"
Will: "it does look like its reaching out to hug him though"
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Episode Title: 13 - Lost in Translation

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Mike D, Craig and Nigel Crowe

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after the gauntlet was thrown down way back in episode 9 the boys discuss what may very well be one of Rich's most hated movies "Lost in Translation". Can the rest of our brave hosts change his mind? Will they just talk about the cinematography? And would Scarlett Johnsean really date Craig?

Notes: the regular group are joined by Nigel Crowe as a special guest. This episode marks the launch of the first incarnation of the SimSyn forums.

Meme Watch: Rich hates the movie, "10% of a million", "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: debut apperance of Nigel Crowe

LOL Lines:
Mike: "you get to the end of the film and.... my point is completely lost"
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Episode Title: 14 - Closer

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Mike D, Craig and Nigel Crowe

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the regular group are joined by their special guest to talk about the movie adaption of the stage play "Closer". Rich suprises everyone by liking the movie despite the cast, the gang emphasise that this is not an ideal date movie, explore the perils of being cheap in Hollywood and talk about the pitfalls of internet dating.

Notes: this episode was recorded in the same session as show #13 "Lost in Translation". Allison is in the room and participates in the conversation but is described as "being in the room" rather than being a full part of the show.

Meme Watch: hating Julia Roberts/her resemblence to a monkey, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "Julia Roberts also, who I can't stand at all! Ever! For any reason!Why is she in films?"
Craig: "its cos shes beautiful"
Rich: "shes not beautiful!"
Craig: "she is!"
Rich: "Have you seen Oceans Twelve? she looks like a bloody monkey woman with a 'tache!"
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Episode Title: 15 - Enduring Love

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Mike D, Craig

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: a poorly MYSS collective review "Enduring Love", they reflect the deep disappointment of the imdb reviews, ponder the nature of obsession, define the difference between 'movies' and 'films' and Rich manages to ruin the film for himself.

Notes: first ever plug of Podcast Alley, SimSyn has received its first ever donation

LOL Lines:
Rich: "That was very much, 'we'll shoot it from here, we can't film a bin just empty it into the sink, we'll forget it'. Well I'm not forgetting it!"
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Episode Title: 16 - Christmas Movies Special 2005

Featuring: Rich, Tristan, Craig, Mike, Allison and Nigel Crowe

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: Rich has got his way and the gang are doing a Christmas movie special. The MYSS crew celebrate the festive season by talking about some of their favourite X-Mas flicks. They explain how "Home Alone" is in fact "Die Hard" for kids, Rich gets rather emotional about "Santa Claus: The Movie", Mike reveals his hatred of all Christmas films and everyone relives the horror of "The Star Wars Holiday Special".

Notes: this show features 'Christmassy' remix of the main theme

Firsts & Lasts: first ever Christmas show. First ever 'remix' of the main theme. First full debut appearance of Allison

LOL Lines:
Mike: "Christmas isn't quite Christmas until you've seen the coke advert"
Craig and Mike: *sing* "holidays are coming, holidays are coming..."
Rich: "don't sing that! Its copyrighted!"
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Episode Title: 17 - The Goonies

Featuring: Craig, Rich, Mike D, Tristan, Allison and Mike Storer

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in a packed room at Simply Towers the crew review 80's kids classic "The Goonies". Everyone relives childhood memories, mocks poor quality body doubles and discover the law suit preventing power of the word "allegedly".

Notes: this is the first show recorded of 2006

Meme Watch: "10% of a million" "cock" "allegedly"

Firsts & Lasts: Micheal Storer's debut appearance

LOL Lines:
All: "shut up Wesley!"
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Episode Title: 18 - Training Day

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Mike S and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after a lovely musical interlude from Craig the MYSS collective review "Training Day", they discuss the good aspects of playing the bad guy, discuss the life and works of Ethan Hawke, dispute the attractiveness of Gillian Anderson and feel sorry for Tobey Maguire.

Notes: the episode has a special intro song sung by Craig

Meme Watch: "Night Arrows" "allegedly"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "would you like some trivia?"
Mike D: "NO"
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Episode Title: 19 - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D, Tristan, Mike S and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: amidst the cries of 'why are we doing this movie?' this week "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" is up for review, a story of bad accents, worse geography and Alan Rickman. Rich doubts the veracity of the Robin Hood Visitor Centre, Tristan defends the honour of Kevin Costner and Craig confesses his love for THAT song.

Meme Watch: "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "if you're gonna put Willow on The Weakest Link with that tall pedestal they have to stand in front of heres your problem; do you make a little platform behind the big stand to stand him up with everybody else or do you go out and make a little stand for him to stand behind?"
Mike D: "what did they do?"
Rich: "they made a little one!"
Mike D: "brilliant!"
Allison: "it was amazing!"
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Episode Title: 20 - The Thing

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Craig, Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the MYSS crew battle an onset of the giggles to bring you a review of "The Thing". The guys discuss the all male cast, stupid censorship, the joys of practical special effects, talk the perils of 80s soundtracks and study the history of hats.

Notes: Tristan introduces himself as "Troy - Prime Candiate for the Gondor Consituency". Allison can be heard in the background but isn't introduced as being a part of the show at the beginning of the episode. This episode was replacement for a show on the movie "Swingers". Future episodes #22 "The Descent", #23 "Swingers", #25 "Event Horizon", #27 "The Princess Bride" and #37 "Big Trouble in Little China" are pre-empted in this show.

Meme Watch: "allegedly" nicknames

Firsts & Lasts: the first time a host gives themselves a comedy nickname for the show

LOL Lines:
Craig: "starring Kurt Russell, was that his debut?"
Rich, Mike and Tristan: "no!"
Rich: "don't be so bloody stupid!"
Craig: "I know, it was just a rhetorical..."
Rich: "Kurt Russell debuted in.."
Craig: "sorry, carry on Rich O knowledgeable one!"
Rich: "Kurt Russell debuted in Walt Disney films.... years ago!"
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Episode Title: 21 - Amelie

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D, Tristan and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the hosts give you a guarantee of personal happiness this week and recommend and review "Amelie". Tristan and Allison emphasize the joy of subtitles, everyone wonders what the French Jack Nicholson sounds like, loves the child-like wonder of the main character and Rich finally declares outright war on Vin Diesel.

Notes: the hosts have comedy nicknames this week: "Tristan Ofield of the Eisengurad Constituency", "Richard Smith of Gondor" "Craig representing Rohan", "Mike of Mordor" and "Allison of the Rocking Chair Consituency".

Meme Watch: "allegedly" nicknames

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "are you anti graffiti Mike?"
Mike: "I'm not anti graffiti, but y'know I'm just saying. don't do it"
Rich: "have you ever met my Auntie Graffiti?"
Tristan: "Get! Out!"
Rich: "these things just come out, its like a spasm"
Tristan: "that should have caused air death!"
Mike: "thats it, you have an appointment with the 12 gauge with people who like dubs!"
Tristan: "if I wasn't in your house I would ask you to leave! I might anyway!"
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Episode Title: 22 - The Descent

Featuring: Rich, Tristan, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after the sausage-fest of "The Thing" our heroes get a bit of girl power reviewing 'the six chicks with picks' movie "The Descent". The crew criticizes each others DVD collections, feel rather uncomfortable with the thought of being stuck underground, discuss the paradox of suspense building in movies and Rich comes to a conclusion that he will later come to regret... 

Notes: Allison is in the room but not on a mic. Nicknames this episode: "Tristan the tobacco lobbyist", "Rich the Oil Baron", "Craig Bevan - Gareth in Labyrinth" and "Mike Dawson the Media Mogul". The competition from episode #02 "The Wrath of Khan" is reopened.

Meme Watch: nicknames

LOL Lines:
Rich: "my last words would be just yelling out..."
Rich and Tristan: "KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!"
Rich: "if I'm ever trapped underground and you never find me again, rest assured those were my last words"
Tristan: "OK, thats cool"
Craig: "We'll probably hear them"
Rich: "and they'll echo out into space, on the mother of all crane shots!"
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Episode Title: 23 - Swingers

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Rich, Mike D, Allison, Joseph Dennis and Adrian Reynolds

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after forum member gmac gives them a jumping off point with his awesome run-down of the movie a huge MYSS collective review "Swingers". They introduce us to the concept of "the dick flick", discuss low-budget cinema, muse on the nature of the homage and dispute the age of Vince Vaughan.

Notes: with 7 people on the mic this is the largest (to date) number of hosts on MYSS.

Meme Watch: "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: first ever listener audio comment from Graham McNeil (aka gmac). Debut appearances of Joseph Dennis and Adrian Reynolds 

LOL Lines:
Adrian: "I like the fact that 'pastiche' is pretty much an anagram of 'take piss'"
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Episode Title: 24 - The Limey

Featuring: Craig, Tristan, Rich, Mike D, Allison and Joseph Dennis

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: our hosts review unconventional non-liner masterwork "The Limey". They thank Stella Artois, struggle with pronunciation, enjoy culture clash comedy and mock Mike's man crush on Terrance Stamp. 

LOL Lines:
Mike: "remember the end of Lord Of the Rings when it went to black out at one point and everyone started getting up at the end of Return of the King to leave the cinema then it came back in again."
Craig: "oh god Sam piss off! We don't care about you!"
Mike: "Peter, wrap this shit up!"
Joseph: "The rings gone! Who Cares! Go home!"
Rich: "the film ends on the fucking mountain doesn't it really?"
All: "yeah!"
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Episode Title: 25 - Event Horizon

Featuring: Rich, Tristan, Craig, Mike D, Joesph Dennis and Adrian Reynolds

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the hosts fulfill a listener request by reviewing sci-fi horror movie "Event Horizon" but it turns out no one really likes it. So instead they talk about "Transformers", "A Brief History of Time" the concept of inexperience and the myriad computer game film crimes and Rich tells an epic tale which spawns not only the greatest running gag in Simply Syndicated history but also many items of fine apparel.

Notes: Allison is in the room but has a broken foot and doesn't want to join in so isn't on a mic. Craig introduces himself as "Wilson" in reference to the previous episode #24 "The Limey".

Meme Watch: nicknames, "Night Arrows", Rich hates the movie, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "the English guy goes 'hahaha hang on just a minute I've got a secret weapon, prepare the Night Arrows!' and his little sort of PA guy hes there going 'no! Not the Night Arrows!'. What are the Night Arrows? Well what happens is the archers come out and we're thinking 'ah ha fucking Night Arrows!' and they get the arrows and the Night Arrows are arrows not lit on fire. Thats what a Night Arrow is... its an arrow"
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Episode Title: 26 - The Incredibles

Featuring: Allison, Mike D, Craig and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after explaining the absence of Tristan in the most libelous ways possible the hosts review "The Incredibles". Craig recounts his experiences in a sketchy cinema in Brixton and the gang talk the various movies of Pixar, the strange demise of Disney and raise some uncomfortable questions about the nature of superpowers.

Notes: Tristan will be absent for the next 3 shows as they were recorded all in 1 session.

Meme Watch: "Wendy", blaming George Lucas, "cock" Tristan's absence

LOL Lines:
Mike: "you know you want a sachet of cock soup!"
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Episode Title: 27 - The Princess Bride

Featuring: Allison, Mike D, Craig, Rich and Joseph Dennis

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after once again reflecting on the mysterious death or absence of Tristan the host discuss "The Princess Bride". Everyone (except Mike) loves the magic of the movie, contemplate the deadly theatre of professional wrestling, have a quote-athon to the great disgust of Mike and Craig and all are duly impressed by the knowledge bombs dropped by Joseph.

Notes: Tristan makes a brief appearance on mic but isn't part of the show

Meme Watch: Tristan's absence

LOL Lines:
Mike: "thats like putting a tag line for a sci-fi film 'robots, aliens, spaceships, not your average sci-fi film'!"
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Episode Title: 28 - Predator: The Arnie Special

Featuring: Allison, Mike D, Craig, Rich and "Arnie"

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: the MYSS hosts look back on the works of The Governator, Arnold Schwarzenegger with particular reference to "Predator". Craig thinks everything hes ever done is genius, everyone else begs to differ. On the way they manage to disrespect Jet Li, Rich reckons he could have Arnie AND Jackie Chan and the hosts tell legends of Chuck Norris.

Notes: episode has a special intro song sung by Craig in the style of Arnie. Mike earns the nickname "Mike Craw-son". The usual theme music is not played at the end of the episode.

Meme Watch: nicknames, "cock", "allegedly" Tristan's absence

Firsts & Lasts: This is the first episode dedicated to a particular actor

LOL Lines:
Rich: "have you ever noticed how Steven Segal walks as if hes holding two pennies between his buttocks?"
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Episode Title: 29 - Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

Featuring: Allison, Mike D, Craig and Rich

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after reflecting on the sad ends of the careers of some illustrious actors our hosts talk "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang". Allison brings the serious, Mike brings the nerdery, Craig brings the pictures of Hollywood lovelies in their pants and Rich brings the imdb trivia.

Notes: this episode was recorded second in a recording session of 3 shows but aired first. The Simply Syndicated competition winner is announced. Rich reads e-mail feedback from Jeff, Jen and Lawrie (lowly).

Meme Watch: "allegedly", Tristan's absence, "Wendy", "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: first ever Simply Syndicated competition is won

LOL Lines:
Rich: "if your babys' first word is cock as result of listening to the show please e-mail me. I wanna know!"
Craig: "and send a sound bite as well please!"
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Episode Title: 30 - Attack The Gas Station

Featuring: Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: bafflement abounds at Simply Towers as our heroes take up a challenge from Rym and Scott of "Geek Nights" and (try to) review Korean movie "Attack The Gas Station". Our hosts explore cultural difference, mies-en-scene, anime, amorality... and home decor.

Notes: features a guest audio comment review from Rym and Scott. Another competition is launched for suggestions of things to be put on t-shirts. Episode #35 "Robocop" is pre-empted in this show.

Meme Watch: Tristan's absence, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "occasionally I'm surfing around and I'm building webpages about us and stuff like that and I stop myself and I think 'who the fuck are we? How dare we think we are qualified in any way, shape or form to broadcast across the word telling people what films we think they should watch?' and then I think 'but we're right though!'"
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Episode Title: 31 - Die Hard

Featuring: Allison, Rich, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: our heroes don their dirty vests and yell yippee-ki-ay kimo sabe! as they review genre classic "Die Hard". On the way they sing the praises of the post-it-note, wonder how exactly one 'dies hard', swoon over Alan Rickman (again), make sweeping generalisations about the French and link shoelessness to Nazism.

Notes: everyone introduces themselves as "Agent Johnson". The episode is a discussion of the whole "Die Hard" franchise as well as the first movie.

Meme Watch: nicknames, "cock"

LOL Lines:
Allison: "speak for yourself I'm like a ray of fucking sunshine!"
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Episode Title: 32 - Old Boy

Featuring: Allison, Rich, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after Craig impresses the room with his pronunciation of Korean names the MYSS collective review "Old Boy". They discuss the art of subtitling, the history of revenge movies, make comparisons to classic video games, caution against taking up the acting profession and struggle with the Yorkshire dialect.

Notes: Allison responds to e-mail feedback from Segaya

Meme Watch: Tristan's absence

LOL Lines:
Craig: "when we come to Rich and Allison's we always just sit with trays on our laps... heavy trays and see how long we can last while we watch a film"
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Episode Title: 33 - Robocop

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after Rich spends an inordinate amount of time claiming Peter Weller and Ed Harris are in fact the same person our heroes talk about none more 80s action gore fest "Robocop". On the way the hosts talk directors cuts, over dubbed swear words, try to quantify 'the crime scale', explore the curse of part threes and recoil in horror from 'the erotic thriller'.

Notes: This episode is a discussion of the whole "Robocop" franchise.

Meme Watch: "the crime scale"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "if ignorance is bliss I'm sat here with three happy motherfuckers!"
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Episode Title: 34 - The French Connection

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after explaining how very tired they are and Rich confesses to wearing a girls t-shirt our weary hosts discuss "The French Connection". They talk about anti-heroes, explain the plot holes, explore terrible 70s music and Rich manages to insult telemarketers, Van drivers, snipers and actors the world over.

Notes: this show has been re-recorded from a previous session

Meme Watch: "Wendy", "allegedly", Orlando Bloom hatred, "the crime scale"

LOL Lines:
Mike: "this is the youngest I've seen Gene Hackman and he still looks old!"
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Episode Title: 35 - Back To The Future

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in another fulfillment of repeated listener requests, our heroes tackle their biggest task yet, the "Back To The Future" movies. They explore dubious relationships with mad old scientists, films that are sci-fi films but somehow not, Islamic fundamentalism, dwell on the strange fate of Eric Stoltz and wonder where the fuck their hoverboards are.

Notes: this is the first episode of MYSS to exceed an hour in running time clocking in at 1 hr 10 mins. This show is a discussion of the whole "Back To The Future" franchise. This show has been re-recorded from a previous session.

Meme Watch: blaming George Lucas, "cock", "Wendy"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "what can I do with my left hand? If you can replace that with a knife and fork, a pair of scissors, a power drill, a blow torch and a USB thumb drive... and suddenly my left hand's just this dead weight! I thinking 'you don't store 2 gigs of data do ya! Bloody flesh and bone! Rubbish!'"
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Episode Title: 36 - The Things We Hate Special

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: it has been brought to the attention of our hosts that they're too darn nice so if you thought there was some spleen on display before, think again. In a tangent filled, Q&A style show our heroes explore the very best and worst movies, actors and sequels ever committed to celluloid.

Notes: our hosts use the nicknames "Mike Craw-son" "Allison Frowning" "Bitch-ard Smith" and "Rage Bevan" for the show. Episode #44 "Heat" is pre-empted in this episode

Meme Watch: nicknames, Orlando Bloom hatred, hating Julia Roberts/her resemblance to a monkey, blaming George Lucas

Firsts & Lasts: this is the first "Things We Hate" special

LOL Lines:
Rich: "if you're offended by strong language, fuck off now"
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Episode Title: 37 - Big Trouble in Little China

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D, Tristan and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after welcoming back Tristan to the MYSS fold our hosts review "Big Trouble In Little China". Allison is sober (honest), Tristan tells us about an unfortunate child's toy, Craig has a brush with internet fame, Mike complains about a lack of originality and if Rich puts a picture of it on the website, they will come. When they eventually get around to talking about the movie Tristan hates everything about it, Kurt Russell is deemed 'textbook' and it turns out that everyone knows a Mike.

Notes: Tristan is dubbed "the new Mike Craw-son" for this episode.

Meme Watch: "cock", nicknames "the crime scale"

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "if you put this on now for everybody and if they're not a - pissed, b - stoned or c - just demented, you're not gonna enjoy it!"
Craig: "'I love the film cos I'm demented!'"
Rich: I'm three for three there! Thats awesome!"
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Episode Title: 38 - Full Metal Jacket

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D, Tristan and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: to the cries of "stay on topic!" our hosts review movie of two halves "Full Metal Jacket", can Rich overcome his Kubrick hatred? Will our hosts manage with only two mics between five of them? On the way they wrestle with bleakness, discuss why World War Two and Vietnam are the most popular subjects for war movies, Mike and Tristan drop the knowledge about tracking shots and everyone wishes for a R. Lee Ermey soundboard.

Firsts & Lasts: the first war movie reviewed by MYSS, first Kubrick movie reviewed

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "what is a fuckstick? Its hilarious!"
Rich: "You don't know what a fuckstick is? I have one upstairs!"
Allison: "Richard! Shut up!"
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Episode Title: 39 - Airplane

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D, Tristan and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: they're reviewing "Airplane", surely you can't be serious! Yes I am, and don't call me Shirley! In an appropriately silly show Allison eats the carpet in joy, Rich steals Rupert Murdoch's underpants, Mike causes hilarity with the word "spoof", Craig is confused by "The Radio Times" and Tristan isn't who he appears to be.

Notes: Tristan is dubbed "Mike Craw-son" and Mike is "Sunshine Dawson" for the show. Start of a weekly competition with pierflix.com

Meme Watch: nicknames, "allegedly"

Firsts & Lasts: first "spoof" comedy movie reviewed by MYSS. This is first time that the hosts do not talk about the sequels to a film they're reviewing.

LOL Lines:
Rich: "I'm suprised we haven't all got little goatees to indicate that we're the evil versions!"
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Episode Title: 40 - Swimming With Sharks

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D, Tristan and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after talking about all the permeations of google our hosts tackle "Swimming With Sharks". They find they can't speak highly enough of Kevin Spacey, learn about dishing out and taking shit and realise the vital difference between Sweet n' Low and Equal.  
Notes: continuation of the weekly pierflix.com competition, the first winner from the previous show is announced.

Meme Watch: "the crime scale", nicknames

LOL Lines:
Rich: "we've sort of just drifted down into this sort of cool, jazz club"
Tristan: "cool!"
Allison: "nice!"
Rich: "if you're listening to us on the train to work in the morning you'll probably be knackered now"
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Episode Title: 41 - The Untouchables

Featuring: Rich, Craig, Mike D, Tristan and Allison

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: our hosts review prohibition story "The Untouchables" which is slightly ironic seeing as Rich is 5 beers to the good. Our heroes reflect back on the times when Kevin Costner was considered a credible actor, struggle with movies based on true events, admire the linguistic skills of Sean Connery and talk about the folly of multi-disc DVD editions of average movies.

Notes: continuation of the weekly pierflix.com competition, the second competition winner is announced.

Meme Watch: "the crime scale", "10% of a million" blaming George Lucas, "cock", nicknames

Firsts & Lasts: the first gangster film reviewed by MYSS

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "imagine if Star Wars had a disco soundtrack!"
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Episode Title: 42 - Ray

Featuring: Will, Tristan, Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after breaking off some Kanye West tunes an expanded MYSS collective talk about biopic "Ray". Jamie Fox is praised, acting is boiled down to "talking" and "moving", flashbacks cause ructions, Craig alerts us to the "goddammit man" and Will moans about an entirely different film.

Notes: there is no pierflix competition this week, the third winner is meant to be announced but isn't. Theres no intro theme music this show

Meme Watch: nicknames, pronouncing Colin Farrell's name in a bad Irish accent, "cock", "allegedly"

Firsts & Lasts: first bio-pic reviewed by MYSS

LOL Lines:
Craig: "I've said the word 'raw' so many times this cast"
Rich: "its the new 'cock'!"
Tristan: "there is no new cock"
Rich: "Then later we'll have diet cock and regular cock and cherry cock"
Craig: "....get out!"
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Episode Title: 43 - The Blair Witch Project

Featuring: Will, Tristan, Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: its a split room between the pro and anti camps this show as the hosts review "The Blair Witch Project". They explore the history of viral marketing, Rich makes the noise of big, throbbing website and Will reveals his masochistic love of terrible movies. Then we're cautioned against listening to the directors commentary and our heroes shudder at one the worst sequels of all time.

Notes: this episode reviews both films in The Blair Witch franchise. There is no pierflix competition this week.

Meme Watch: "cock", Hilary Swank/Hilary's Wank, the legend of APEX

LOL Lines:
Mike: "I got out of this film and it absolutely scared the shit out of me and even though I was in the most well lit city in the world I was still fucking terrified and couldn't wait to find my Mum!"
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Episode Title: 44 - Heat

Featuring: Will, Tristan, Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after enjoying some lovely biscuits our heroes review "Heat". The movies boringness is debated, Dan Ackroyd movies are used in place of actual facts, the movies lack of Oscar nominations is lamented and the works of Micheal Mann are dissected. The idea of random extradition for criminals is proposed and the best methods of defending yourself against shark attacks are throughly discussed.

Notes: There is no pierflix competition this week. The First Birthday Special is preempted in this show.

Meme Watch: "10% of a million", the legend of APEX

LOL Lines:
Craig: "Mike, tell the story about your brother and Apollo 13"
Mike: "my brother came out of Apollo 13 and said it was a great film but a slightly unrealistic one!"
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Episode Title: 45 - Grosse Point Blank

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: as proof that they can read, listen AND make lists the MYSS hosts review "Grosse Point Blank". New genre "the tri-mish-mash" is discovered, unfortunate names are discussed, Mike disputes the fame of Alan Arkin, the hosts temporarily channel Pop Bitch and Tristan's geek-dom is confirmed.

Notes: third pierflix competition winner is announced. Allison shouts out a multitude of new forum members. Rich and Tristan read email from Derek Bates, David Rameriez, John Adams and a different Derek

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn"

LOL Lines:
Craig: "whats the weather there like Tristan?"
Tristan: "fucking hot!"
Mike: "how are the natives?"
Tristan: "still wearing skirts! We're going to shoot them soon and steal their country!"
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Episode Title: 46 - City Of God

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in the return fixture from episode 30 Rym and Scott of "Geek Nights" fame send in a guest review of "City of God", then its time to see what our hosts thought. Brixton is compared to Brazil (not in a good way) and Joel Silver is mocked. Skype rebels against our heroes and they take a trip to tangent city as they reflect on the strange lives of Jack Bauer and Tom Cruise.

Notes: theres a pre-show clip from Allison and Rich about getting content from the forum for the upcoming (at the time of recording) First Birthday Show. Rym and Scott from "Geek Nights" do a guest review (see episode 30).

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn"

LOL Lines:
Rich: "now people think I'm an albino, people already think I'm bald!"
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Episode Title: 47 - The Abyss

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: after the usual introductions our hosts dive straight into reviewing "The Abyss". Amongst myriad topics they discuss James Cameron and his defiance of Canadian stereotypes, Mick Bein's close brush with Spiderman, groundbreaking/shit special effects and the directors cut controversy rumbles on. 

Meme Watch: Tristan joining the podcast from "The Barn", blaming George Lucas

LOL Lines:
Tristan: "I think it might be fair to say this is where Cameron's affinity with water began in terms of filmmaking..."
Craig: "you could say he pushes the boat out and throws us in at the deep end."
Tristan: "oh get out!"
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Episode Title: 48 - The Fellowship of the Ring

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: in the first of a planned trilogy the MYSS collective take on the epic challenge of reviewing all of The Lord of the Rings movies, first up "The Fellowship of the Ring". Via the power of the flip chart our hosts cover many topics including the theatrical cut vs the directors cut, the controversial nature of CGI, the career of Peter Jackson, the casting and characters and the beauty of the Klingon language.

Notes: competition launched to win the flip chart paper the hosts use in the show. There is no outro music on this episode.

Meme Watch: Julia Roberts hatred, Orlando Bloom hatred/his lovely hair, "Night Arrows", "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: first ever multi-part episode

LOL Lines:
Craig: "this is a film of the classic novel by J R R Tolkien"
Allison: "I had a dream last night that I'd written it actually, but then I realised I'd just been talking in my sleep!"
Rich: "I wondered what the hell you were going on about!"
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Episode Title: First Birthday Special

Featuring: Tristan, Rich, Allison, Craig and Mike D

In This Weeks Movies You Should See: its Movies You Should See's first birthday! Its been a whole year of podcasting delight and our beloved hosts gather to celebrate. This show is dedicated to the faithful listener as our hosts take cues from the Simply Syndicated forum and go off epic tangents about about everything and anything. Aided by some high quality champagne our hosts sound off on subjects as varied as De Niro vs Pacino, the Rocky movies, John Travolta, incredible casting near misses and guilty pleasures.

Notes: this is a special episode and as such it is unnumbered. Craig sings a special intro and outro song. The episode was filmed and the video version is available as a paid download. The hosts read a selection of listener feedback. 

Meme Watch: "Night Arrows", Orlando Bloom hatred, the legend of APEX, "cock"

Firsts & Lasts: the first ever birthday show

LOL Lines:
Craig: *as Arnie* "you talked over me! You bastard, I kill you!"