Once Were Warriors (1994)

Once Were Warriors (1994)

Jude from New Zealand shows some homeland pride by selecting the incendiary Kiwi film from 1994, "Once Were Warriors", for her commissioned podcast pick. Directed by Lee Tamahori and starring Temuera Morrison and Rena Owen, it features a soul destroying portrait of life for a Maori family living in the slums of Auckland. The picture pulls no punches, and yet manages to be thought provoking, sympathetic, and even uplifting and hopeful, assuming you calibrate your definition of "uplifting" and "hopeful" to David "The Wire" Simon settings. We simply are blown away by the performances of everyone in this film, particularly Morrison who plays the extremely charismatic, extremely violent Jake "the Muss", and are intrigued by the examination of domestic violence, crime, and racial issues as seen through the very distinct lens of New Zealand. An excellent choice, that I am glad I got to see. Good luck finding a copy of the film unfortunately. It's out of print and not streaming anywhere we could find in the States, although I'm sure an enterprising individual can find a copy here and there. Also I'm told it's currently streaming on Australian Netflix. Thanks again Jude, we're glad for your support. If you'd like to find out how you can commission your very own podcast, stop by our Shop to consider your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

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On its 70th Anniversary, what does Rebel Without a Cause (1955) teach us about ourselves today? Within its central conflict, it presents the age-old problem of “fitting in” and defining yourself, a co...

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The Smashing Machine (2025)

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He Got Game (1998)

He Got Game (1998)

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Seven (1995) - 30th Anniversary Rerelease

Seven (1995) - 30th Anniversary Rerelease

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the release of Seven (1995), we're rereleasing the coverage! Special thanks to our community commissioners Fernando Rodriguez, Flash Gordon, Jefferson B, Katie Gut...

24 Sep 20251h 26min

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Does this film make you laugh? Make you cry? Leave you wanting more? Join Jim and A.Ron as they discuss Tarantino's funny film about the least funny people in history, the Nazis. This film features a ...

22 Sep 20251h 58min

The Long Walk (2025)

The Long Walk (2025)

Lace up your shoes, Jim and A.Ron are covering Stephen King’s latest screen adaptation, The Long Walk (2025). It’s grim and brutal, like our violent world today. Listen in on the connections to the so...

12 Sep 202529min

Caught Stealing (2025)

Caught Stealing (2025)

Jim and A.Ron are caught podcasting about the newest release in theaters. Caught Stealing (2025) is Darren Aronofsky’s latest film that is sure to be one of his best. With vivid characters and a twist...

29 Aug 202524min

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