“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.”In August 1996, George RR Martin's novel 'A Game of Thrones' launched worldwide. 30 years later it has been regarded as one of the most ground-breaking fantasy novels of all time and bore one of the most beloved media franchises in history! In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, we look back at what made this novel so significant, its historical allegories and themes and how it changed the fantasy genre forever! LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Aug 17
2 hr 16 min
"The power of the sacrifice is in the cost of the person making it." Christopher Nolan's ground-breaking fantasy epic is finally here! The Odyssey follows the Greek King of Ithaca Odysseus on his journey home after the Trojan War. Along the way he faces a terrifying Cyclops, sirens and giant cannibal soldiers and is tested by gods and goddesses. On this episode we cover the whole journey from Troy to Ithaca, discussing the film's themes, and how its narrative compares to Homer's classic epic! 00:00 - Intro02:40 - Avengers: Doomsday trailer discussion 22:30 - The Rings of Power S3 trailer discussion 32:25 - Blade Runner 2099 trailer discussion 42:05 - The Odyssey Review! LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Aug 7
2 hr 24 min
"I take this step for my country, for my people, and for the Marxist-Leninist way of life, knowing that today is but one small step on a journey that will take us all to the stars." This week our THCC cosmonauts take the great leap on the Moon for Mother Russia as they review Star City, the spin-off/companion show of For All Mankind, that follows the Soviet Space Program between 1969 and 1971! 00:00 - Intro 03:15 - RIP Sam Neill 10:20 - The Uprising trailer discussion 16:15 - God of War Kratos recast 21:45 - Star City season 1 review! LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Jul 31
2 hr 23 min
“Remember who the real enemy is.”The fight for Panem begins in our review of the second instalment in the acclaimed YA action series! After defying the Capitol and winning the Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark find themselves returning to the arena in the 75th Hunger Games! However unrest in the districts is growing, and Katniss must fight to survive, to light the spark of revolution!LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Jul 24
1 hr 22 min
"We done a lot of things we're not proud of. Robbing graves, eh, plundering tombs, double parking. But, nobody got hurt. Well, maybe somebody got hurt, but nobody we knew." Get ready for an adventure at the bottom of the ocean as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Disney cult classic, Atlantis: The Lost Empire! This week we journey back to Atlantis to discuss its themes and characters and its legacy in Disney animation! LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Jul 17
1 hr 21 min
"Did a group of people get trapped inside a church? Apparently so. Did they immediately turn to cannibalism?... No, that took four days!"Welcome to the small island town of Widow's Bay. The next Martha's Vineyard! Come on a stroll on our "semi-dangerous" beach, explore our foggy harbour, or rest up in the infamous Captain's suite in our "potentially haunted" hotel! And if you see a old woman walking at night on the road or a masked man with a knife, best to avoid them. We hope you enjoy your stay! LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Jul 7
1 hr 6 min
"Thank you... for your consideration." This week we travel to dystopian Panem to begin our road to Sunrise of the Reaping. Our first instalment takes us to the story of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen who finds herself fighting to stay alive in the 74th Hunger Games! May the odds be ever in our favor! 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - The future of Doctor Who discussion 26:10 - The Hunger Games (2012) review! LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Jun 30
1 hr 34 min
"The old protect the young, and the young protect the old. This is the way."Everyone's favourite bounty hunter and cute young force-user in a galaxy far far away return in their own cinematic adventure, this time on the big screen! After the events of season three, the Mandalorian and Grogu work for the New Republic in tracking down Imperial warlords. They are enlisted to find and rescue Jabba the Hutt's son Rotta, in a mission that will take them to the streets of the moon Shakari to the swamps of Nal Hutta! 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Obsession and Backrooms dominating the box office! 27:00 - The Mandalorian and Grogu review! https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-mandalorian-and-grogu-swole-hutt-explained-2000662859 LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Jun 23
2 hr
"I am not a toy. I'm a spork. I was made for soup, salad, maybe chili, and then the trash. I'm litter. Freedom!"The road to Toy Story 5 concludes as we wrap up our review series with our episode on the fourth instalment in the beloved franchise!00:00 - Intro01:40 - RIP Marcia Lucas 09:00 - The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past announced 13:40 - House of the Dragon S3 final trailer discussion 25:20 - Toy Story 4 review! LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Jun 12
1 hr 15 min
“When we act on impulse, we surprise even ourselves.”It's a double bill MCU episode this week as review the newest instalments in Phase 6, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and The Punisher: One Last Kill! 00:00 - Daredevil: BA review! 01:27:20 - The Punisher: OLK review! LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, REVIEW! Check Out the Podcast! Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Letterboxd Email us: [email protected] Buy The Long Road!
Jun 2
1 hr 52 min
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