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….
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreImagine 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….
Read MoreThis week, come for the detailed discussion about the final season of Farscape, stay for the multiple Buffy references and much silliness. Show Notes: Mandi’s thoughts whilst watching the episodes The Giant List of Things Mandi Hasn’t Seen or Read Please review and rate us on iTunes! Get in touch! If you have thoughts about the…
Read MoreThe introduction of Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War was one of the better elements of that film. He came across well, with the naiveté and quipping charm I remember from cartoons of my childhood. His sensibility about using his powers to do good set up the character really well, and…
Read MoreDespite the title, once I’d seen the first trailer for Baby Driver I was in. I like Edgar Wright’s movies (not love, just like) and this cast is absolutely stellar. A good car film is something rare and wonderful. The action is supposed to be so high octane that it’s hard to balance that with…
Read MorePrevenge is a film about a pregnant woman who is killing people, and hearing the voice of her unborn child telling her to do it. The Sky listing described it as a pitch black comedy. Pitch black, absolutely. I am struggling to think of anything quite so dark in so many ways. Comedy, well only…
Read MoreWhen this was announced at the Menier Chocolate Factory I looked at it because it would be interesting to see Anthony Stewart Head on stage. However the show’s plot (in 1944 a left-wing, 17 year old returns home from abroad to find his mother, Olivia, has taken up with a right-wing cabinet minister) seemed fun…
Read MoreIn a special episode Mandi and Matthew introduce their Patreon page, with some background on what Patreon is, why they’re using it, and what you get from supporting Eloquent Gushing. Visit patreon.com/eloquentgushing to see all the details and become a part of the growth of the network.
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