Podcast

C+C Movie Factory

Film Reviews, TV & Film

Movies - we love them! Join us as we walk through the movies on our never ending watch list, whether it's classics, highly acclaimed, favourites the other hasn't seen, or upcoming hits, we are ready to see them all and better yet, share our feelings about them (we do not hold back on spoilers.) We love movies and hope you do too!

Episodes
264
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
50 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
14 hours ago

Episodes

264 episodes, newest first

  1. Amelie

    Episode 264

    Show notes

    Savour in lifes simple pleasures and don't forget to bring happiness to others as we wander the streets of France discussing how this film influenced so many styles of future films, if whimsy and quirkiness are enough to push through the plot, the iconic micro bangs and bob of it all, and how the large number of nominations (but no wins!) at the Oscars. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    47 min
  2. Monthly Movie Recommendations (October)

    Episode 263

    Show notes

    Listen as we take turns chatting through our movies we watched this October but didn't podcast about and want you to know about! Stay tuned at the end to hear what the month of November's theme is going to be. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    45 min
  3. What's Love Got to Do with it

    Episode 262

    Show notes

    Pop on your tassles and get ready to sing from your soul as we discuss the slippery slope of the Ike and Tina's relationship + career, the transformative performances from both leads, musical biopics without the actor singing, and future arm workout inspiration. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    47 min
  4. Quiz Show

    Episode 261

    Show notes

    Turn on your televisions and get ready to answer some trivia as we break down the controversy behind game shows and what is really real on our screens, a classic misleading of thriller turned just regular drama, the impact (or lack of) of unethical behaviour, and the forever question of where is your Oscar win for best actor. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    51 min
  5. Hidden Figures

    Episode 260

    Show notes

    Pay attention in physics class and get ready to launch to the moon as we talk about underseen heroes that weren't talk about in our lessons on space, chemistry between the cast, the 2010's increase of civil rights films following the same narrative trend, and what are the limits in size to a SAG Ensemble award. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    51 min
  6. Amadeus

    Episode 259

    Show notes

    Grab your music sheets and put your jealousy aside as we sing our way through the one sided rivalry of the 18th century, admire the epicness that this 3 hour film captures in scale, sound and story, compare who should have won Best Actor, and confirm that being confused with the plot may play in to lower ratings. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    1 hr
  7. You Can See Everything

    Episode 258

    Show notes

    Set up your cameras and remember to blink because we're hopping on for a very special Oc-true-ber film where we dive into the phenomenon this film has on the world, discuss the potential as an awards contender outside of Best Documentary Feature, coming to terms with our own biases (or lack of knowledge) as viewers on Elizabeth Holmes story, and the magic behind Nathan Fielder as a story teller. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    1 hr 38 min
  8. The Social Reckoning

    Episode 257

    Show notes

    Log online and choose wisely what you post as we dive in deep to compare how drastically different this was from fan favourite The Social Netowrk, how the writing left us begging for it to stop, how talented actors are impacted by mediocre roles, and if having a specific focus would have allowed for a more successful outcome. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    46 min
  9. Erin Brockovich

    Episode 256

    Show notes

    Check your water closely and prepare to be underestimated as we strut through if this was Julias Robert's defining role, biopics when you know very little about the true person, the cookie cutter Oscar narrative of the 2000's, and if there was more that could have been done wiht the costume department. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    55 min
  10. 24 Hour Party People

    Episode 255

    Show notes

    Head to the clubs and get ready for an overwhelming sensory experience and discuss the brilliance of British cinema, how knowing post-punk timelines helps to connect the dots, how Wikepedia changed lived, and if Steve Coogan deserved more praise for his performance. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    44 min
  11. Funny Girl

    Episode 254

    Show notes

    Grab your cards for gambling and hold tight to that talent as we sing our way on stage and bow down to the iconic debut performance of Barbra Streisand, question why this story focused so much on the romantic side of Fanny Brice vs her spectacular career, compare the movie to the stage play, and discuss which song takes the cake! Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    54 min
  12. Primetime

    Episode 253

    Show notes

    Stay safe in those chat rooms and keep an eye out for power hungry networks as we roll back the tape to 2006 and discuss the ethical dilemma of To Catch a Predator , the hope at this years Oscars for the acting nominations to happen, what the movie wanted the viewer to feel at the end, and how conflicted we feel with the outcome. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    1 hr 2 min
  13. Monthly Movie Recommendations (September)

    Episode 251

    Show notes

    Listen as we take turns chatting through our movies we watched this September but didn't podcast about and want you to know about! Stay tuned at the end to hear what the month of October's theme is going to be. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    33 min
  14. Legally Blonde

    Episode 251

    Show notes

    Study for your LSAT and get ready to show the world how valuable you can be as we take to court why this film remains so relevant in pop culture 25 years later, how you can be blonde and empowering to women, our take on sequals or spinoffs, and if the Bend and Snap is really as confusing as it might seem. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    49 min
  15. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

    Episode 250

    Show notes

    Grab your music sheets and keep your eyes peeled for rats as we stroll up the staircase and chat about Hollywood rivalries, horror portrayed in older films, what deserves to be on the AFI Best Villians list, and some top tier performances. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    50 min
  16. Mad Max: Fury Road

    Episode 249

    Show notes

    Grab your steering wheels and make sure you're on the good side of the road as we talk about the epic action sequences that take up 99% of the films plot, the surprising female representation in this film, dive into how long it took this film to be brought to screen, and praise the crew for the phenomenal details brough to each look and frame. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    50 min
  17. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

    Episode 248

    Show notes

    Put on your culottes and get ready to go on the vacation of a life time as we chat about female friendships in film, how the pandemic impacted peoples relationships with movies, if evil sub plots are required in films, and if 2021 was a good year for the irish in film (anyone watching Belfast??) Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    51 min
  18. Little Women

    Episode 247

    Show notes

    Grab your quill pens and get ready to be friendzoned as we reflect on how a rewatch was needed to appreciate how Gerwig told the non-linear story of the March sisters, determine that this is indeed a fall/winter movie watch, praise the acting for being able to bring life to the screen again even though the adaptation has been done numerous times, and question if Laurie ever really loved or just loved the idea of joining a family. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!

    1 hr 6 min
  19. The Watermelon Woman

    Episode 246

    Show notes

    Pop on down to your local video store and get ready to fall in love as we talk about films made on a small budget, lack of representation in both present and historical film, how we miss going to rent movies, and the search for more Cheryl Dunye on our screens. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    48 min
  20. Rebecca

    Episode 245

    Show notes

    Choose your partner's wisely and look out for obsessed housekeepers as we travel back to Hitchcock's one and only Oscar win for Best Picture and discuss if that was the correct pick, marvel as the signature stylistic use of shadows, determine if the plot was boring or we just weren't paying attention, and give our flowers to the actors that impacted generations. Thanks for listening and enjoy the movies!!

    54 min