Synopsis
Martin Briggs, Andy Martin and Hannah Knight are three ex-film studies students who went on to do very little with film after they finished (or quit) their studies besides spend an extraordinary amount of time in their local cineworld. In Film School Drop-Outs they discuss their chosen highlights of recent releases and occasionally dip into some of their favourite classics.
Episodes
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Episode 43: Video Nasties and Film Censorship
21/06/2020 Duration: 01h38minEpisode 43 takes a look at the manufactured video nasty scandal of the 1980s and discuss how the changing face of censorship is still relevant today.
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Episode 42: Roger Corman
10/06/2020 Duration: 01h12minThe Drop Outs discuss the extraordinarily long and influential career of the "king of the drive in," Roger Corman. They also discuss upcoming film news.
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Episode 41: Joe Dante
31/05/2020 Duration: 01h21minThe drop outs take a look at the career of Joe Dante, director of Gremlins and a whole lot more, as you will discover in this episode.
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Episode 40: Troma
22/05/2020 Duration: 01h08minThe Drop Outs celebrate their 40th episode with a look at the history of Troma Entertainment and discuss the future of independent film distribution in an increasingly media conglomorate dominated market.
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Episode 39: The Hole in the Ground
14/05/2020 Duration: 01h02minThe Drop Outs return with a look at Irish Horror movie, The Hole in the Ground and 6 kids film recommendations from major streaming services to keep the nippers entertained during the later stages of lockdown.
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Episode 38: The Laundromat and B-Movie Picks
07/05/2020 Duration: 01h09minThe drop outs return with a review of Steven Soderbergh's The Laundromat and pick three b-movies available on streaming services to recommend with discussions around each.
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Episode 37: Quarantine
26/04/2020 Duration: 01h13minThe drop outs return with some lockdown movie recommendations from the big streaming services and discuss the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on the film industry and cinemas.
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Episode 36: Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker and 2019 Top Fives
15/01/2020 Duration: 56minThe Drop Outs take a look at the latest installment in the Star Wars saga and round up their favourite films of 2019
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Episdode 35: Brightburn & Midsommer
07/08/2019 Duration: 01h01minThe Drop Outs return once again with their take on some recent UK cinema releases. This time David Yaroevsky's dark riff on the superhero genre, Brightburn and Ari Aster's folk horror offering, Midsommer are in discussi
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Episode 34: Lords of Chaos, Pet Semetary & Us
08/06/2019 Duration: 51minThe Drop Outs are back with a long overdue look at three of the more grizzly releases to hit UK cinemas in recent months. This time around we discuss Jordan Peele's hotly anticipated follow up to the oscar winning Get Ou
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Episode 33: Captain Marvel and Alita The Battle Angel
22/03/2019 Duration: 102h00sThe drop outs are back once again with a mixed bag of short reviews and more in depth takes on Captain Marvel and Alita The Battle Angel.
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Episode 32: Stan and Ollie & Holmes and Watson
03/02/2019 Duration: 01h16minThe Drop Outs take a look at Holmes and Watson and the superb biopic, Stan and Ollie, as well as a discussion on the current state of the comedy genre.
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Episode 31: Into the Spiderverse and 2018 Review
09/01/2019 Duration: 01h24minThe drop outs give you their top 5 films of 2018 and also take a closer look at Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse. Have a listen and join the debate at facebook.com/filmschooldropouts
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Episode 30: Halloween Special
18/10/2018 Duration: 01h17minThe drop Outs pick their best horror film films for a halloween night in, plaus give you a round up of their picks of the Autumn's UK releases. Film's in discussion include: The Nun, The Predator, A Star is Born, Venom,
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Episode 29: Summer 2018 Round up
25/08/2018 Duration: 01h12minThe Meg, Teen Titans! Go to the Movies, Christopher Robin, Alpha, Mission Impossible, Antman and The Wasp are all in discussion in this summer 2028 round up special. Listen to find out what made the grade and what you ca
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Episode 28: Deadpool 2 & Solo: A Star Wars Story
20/06/2018 Duration: 01h30minDeadpool 2 and Solo are two of 2018's most anticipated films. Martin and Andy take a look and share their thoughts.
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Episode 27: A Quiet Place, Isle of Dogs, Ghost Stories, Avengers: Infinity War
30/04/2018 Duration: 107h00sA mixed bag of film reviews from the Drop Outs this time, including a SPOILER FREE review Avengers: Infinity War so listen without fear if you haven't seen it yet.
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Episode 26: Oscars 2018, Black Panther, Peter Rabbit
18/03/2018 Duration: 104h00sThe Drop Outs return! We talk Oscars, Black Panther and Peter Rabbit. Join us!
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Episode 25: Paddington 2 & 2017 Round Up
17/12/2017The Drop Outs are back with an in depth look at British smash hit Paddington 2, along with their individual top 5 lists for 2017.
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Episode 24: Autumn Round Up
15/11/2017 Duration: 01h12minThis Autumn has seen some amazing (and not so amazing) releases in UK cinemas so we've chosen a really mixed bag to talk about, including: Blade Runner 2049, It, Murder on the Orient Express, Victoria and Abdul, The Deat