Ugly Pulp Odyssey

Total Recall

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:10:32 GMT

All roads lead to Arnie.

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BONUS - Our Top 3 Best Actress Winners

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:14:46 GMT

Following on from our previous bonus episode (our top 3 best actors) becoming the most listened to podcast episode of all time, we return to talk about our favourite "Best Actress" winners at the Oscars!

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This is Spinal Tap

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:17:00 GMT

The film that defined a genre and style, and has become synonymous with the term "Rockumentary", Rob Reiner's infinitely influential 1984 film practically wrote the book on spoof musicals and crossed over into pop culture in a way that arguably no other musical film has since. Let's find out what we make of it.

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The Departed

Mon, 30 May 2022 14:00:44 GMT

Now available on Netflix, we decided it was a good time to revisit Scorsese's 2006 crime thriller The Departed. With its star-studded cast and over-the-top performances it scooped four oscars including Best Picture and Best Director - but how does it hold up now?

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The Sh*tshow - MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS

Tue, 17 May 2022 06:00:02 GMT

The Sh*tshow returns with an absolute smorgasbord of sh*t in the form of 1995's MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS. Ivan Ooze has been released from his egg tomb and vows to destroy/enslave the planet. Only the Power Rangers can stop him. We discuss everything from Zordon and "The Power" to the white power ranger's hilariously named real life MMA clothing line. As always, make sure to subscribe, leave us a review and get in touch with any talking points on UGLYPULPODYSSEY@GMAIL.COM

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Oldboy (2003)

Mon, 02 May 2022 20:40:53 GMT

On this week's episode we dive into Park Chan-wook's highly influential psychological action-thriller from 2003. We also enjoy the return of award-winning gameshow I'm Smarticus. Share, subscribe and GET IN TOUCH at uglypulpodyssey@gmail.com

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BONUS - Our Top 3 Best Actor Winners

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:00:45 GMT

We recently realised it's been a while since we did a list of some kind so we thought it would be cool to go back to our roots. You can revisit our fledgling episodes to hear some previous top lists. If you like this kind of thing, let us know and as always GET IN TOUCH with any talking points on UGLYPULPODYSSEY@GMAIL>COM

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:17:13 GMT

Hello again! Sorry to keep you waiting, but two of our three hosts have been sidelined for a while and we're only just getting back on track. This week we thought it was high time we got back into some horror - and this time it's a bonafide classic. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre arguably set the template for gore/shock/slashers way back in 1974, and has gone on to influence just about every horror film since. What makes this an even more incredible feat is that it was done in an unconventional manner and on a tiny budget.

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There's Something About Mary

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:30:00 GMT

We look back on the comedy sensation of 1998 from the Farrelly Brothers and see if it still holds up today.

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The Matrix Resurrections

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:30:17 GMT

We reflect on the latest installment of The Matrix franchise.

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The Sh*tshow - STARSHIP TROOPERS

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:31:26 GMT

MEDIC! It's time for us to get covered in bug blood and dissect the 1997 sci-fi action romp STARSHIP TROOPERS.

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Don't Look Up

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT

We tackle the hugely divisive Netflix release starring Leo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Timothee Chalamet, Chris Evans and Mark Rylance. Also I'm Smarticus gets a fancy new theme tune.

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Collateral

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Yo homie, listen to us discuss Michael Mann's ultra-slick neo-noir thriller Collateral, starring Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Get in touch with us with your thoughts and suggestions at uglypulpodyssey@gmail.com

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The Sh*tshow - BATMAN & ROBIN

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:41:25 GMT

The sh*tshow is back! 1997's Batman & Robin is a film we've referenced several times, but never quite plucked up the courage to cover (or watch again) UNTIL NOW. Find out whether it's Sh*tically Acclaimed, or Just Sh*t.

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Scream

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Wes Craven's iconic genre-bending sensation Scream has been on the to-do list for quite some time - so here it is! There's more fun at Martin's expense plus the return of the award-winning game show "Im Smarticus!"

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The Matrix Trilogy (Part 2 of 2)

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:57:02 GMT

Part 2. We discuss the two sequels, Reloaded and Revolutions, as well as the new trailer for The Matrix: Resurrections.

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The Matrix Trilogy (Part 1 of 2)

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

WE'RE BACK. We finally found a time to get together and record, and with the recent release of the trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, we thought it would be as good a time as any to take on the trilogy. This one went on a bit (mainly thanks to the destructive force of Martin being 10 beers deep on an empty stomach) so I decided to cut it in two and put the other half out next week, where we'll cover Reloaded, Revolutions, and the new trailer.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:00:00 GMT

The release of Tarantino's most recent offering on Netflix prompted us to revisit this modern classic, shaking it down to its very core and deciding whether it lives up to the hype. What did you think? Send your feedback/hate mail to uglypulpodyssey@gmail.com to be featured on the next episode.

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The Shawshank Redemption

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Frank Darabont's 1994 screen adaptation of a Stephen King short story is oft-cited as a "favourite" movie, but how will this modern classic starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman stack up on our leaderboard?

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Mad Max: Fury Road

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:00:00 GMT

The best all-out action movie ever made? Full disclaimer, there is very little bickering (okay there's some) in this episode. We talk about George Miller's expansive, immersive, and downright absurd action epic Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and Nicholas Hoult.

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The Wrestler

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:00:00 GMT

Spray tan? Check. Shiny trunks? Check. Hair grease? Check. We lay the smack down on Darren Aronofsky's 2008 drama following the life of a washed up former wrestling superstar. Marty serves up his own quiz, and Ross treats us to another installment of I'm Smarticus!

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Joker

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:00:00 GMT

We take a bite out of one of the most talked about films in recent years - 2019's Joker, directed by Todd Phillips and starring the peerless Joaquin Phoenix. Ross debuts a new segment entitled "I'm Smarticus!", and we discuss our favourite Jokers. Also expect to learn about some Scottish fighting words, "old man patter" and car park footballer encounters.

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Face/Off

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:00:00 GMT

John Woo. Uzis. Explosions. Slow-mo. Speedboat chases. What more do you need? How about Nicholas Cage and John Travolta at their wackiest, in arguably their most magnetic and absurd roles. We delve into the phenomenon that is the 1997 blockbuster Face/Off.

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