Matthew Vose

It (2017)

Note – There is one spoiler below. The font has been changed to white so it is only visible if you highlight that section. The miniseries of It is known as a solid adaptation of a hard to adapt novel. It didn’t take too many liberties with the source material, and what it did change…

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Episode 38: Some Kind of Wonderful with Elsie Escobar

Elsie Escobar from Libsyn and She Podcasts joins us on our return to the films of John Hughes in Some Kind of Wonderful. Show Notes: Mandi’s Thoughts While Watching The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read Subscribe to our newsletter! Leave us a message on Speakpipe! We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing…

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Episode 36: Little Shop of Horrors with Dr. Kelly Jones

After the to-tal ec-lipse of the sun, Mandi visited the Little Shop of Horrors for the first time with Dr. Kelly Jones. You might need to beware, this one’s got some bite. Show Notes: Mandi’s Thoughts While Watching Big Strong Yes Little Shop of Horrors Original Ending (b&w) Little Shop of Horrors Original Ending (colour)…

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The Shots of American Beauty

In preparation for our episode on American Beauty I watched the film through a couple of times. Once to watch it and put some thoughts together about what to discuss. The second was to look at the film, really look at it and engage with the way it is shot and how information is presented on…

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Episode 34: American Beauty with Vivienne of Multiverse Radio

This week we watched the beautiful and deep film American Beauty. Show Notes: Mandi’s Thoughts While Watching Multiverse Radio The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read Subscribe to our newsletter! Leave us a message on Speakpipe! We’re also on Patreon! Eloquent Gushing is 100% supported by listeners like you. If you’d like…

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Episode 32: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

This week, Mandi and Matthew return to the adventures of Henry Jones Junior and his quest for the most holy grail, in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Show Notes: Mandi’s Thoughts While Watching Doctor Who Episodes to watch The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read Subscribe to our newsletter! Leave us…

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The Big Sick

The Big Sick is one of my most eagerly awaited films of the year, having been a big fan of both Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nunjiani for several years (bring back the Indoor Kids!). It absolutely did not disappoint. The film was charming, funny, affecting, and all over just a well crafted romantic comedy….

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Episode 31: Spirited Away with Cathryn Kay

This week, Mandi and Matthew are joined by Cathryn Kay for a journey into the strange as they watch and discuss Spirited Away. Show Notes: Mandi’s Thoughts While Watching Studio Ghibli Fest cinema event The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read Subscribe to our newsletter! Leave us a message on Speakpipe! We’re…

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Cars 3

There are very few trilogies where the third film is the best. When Indiana Jones and Die Hard were trilogies I would have offered them up as examples. Looking at my shelves Once Upon A Time In Mexico seems to be the only exception. I would now offer Cars 3 as the best film in…

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Girl From The North Country

Imagine you go to a gig. A tribute act for a major artist. Twenty people or more performing in the band. Mixing famous classics with lesser known tracks. All of them are performed to the highest quality and in interesting ways. Now imagine that they don’t stop for applause. They don’t talk to the crowd….

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