Episodes
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Moonstruck 2: That‘s Amore!
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
The effervescently fabulous Cher finally won her Oscar for this delightful 1988 romantic comedy. Three decades later, is it time to revisit the tumultuous love lives of the Castorini clan?
Tune into this week's episode to hear our thoughts on the Cage-Cher age gap, an all-time great movie makeover, the quote that spawned a thousand drag routines and much more!
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Beyond the Box Set is a movie podcast with a twist. Each week we take a look at a well-known standalone movie and compete to pitch ridiculous sequel, prequel and spin-off ideas to bring them back to the big screen.
If you enjoy this week's show, please hit subscribe to receive a brand new episode every Monday morning. You can also sign up to our Patreon to help support our show and access a number of incentives, including a weekly bonus show, extended episodes, a regular on-air promo slot and much more, all available for as little as $2 per month.
00.00: Why you should always trust Cher on casting decisions
47.25: Moonstruck Drinking Games
54.30: Moonstruck sequel pitches
1.19.25: Listener Submissions & Episode 207 Preview
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Reviving Pleasantville
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Released in 1998, Pleasantville was a disappointment at the box office, but quickly developed a cult audience as stars Reese Witherspoon and Tobey Maguire became Hollywood A-listers.
In this week's episode, we discuss our reactions to the film, including the groundbreaking special effects, some surprisingly raunchy gags and William H. Macy's heartbreaking quest for a home-cooked dinner.
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Beyond the Box Set is a movie podcast with a twist. Each week we take a look at a well-known standalone movie and compete to pitch ridiculous sequel, prequel and spin-off ideas to bring them back to the big screen.
If you enjoy this week's show, please hit subscribe to receive a brand new episode every Monday morning. You can also sign up to our Patreon to help support our show and access a number of incentives, including a weekly bonus show, extended episodes, a regular on-air promo slot and much more, all available for as little as $2 per month.
00.00: Molly's Game really ruined Tobey Maguire for us...
37.15: Pleasantville Drinking Games
47.05: Pleasantville sequel pitches
1.04.30: Listener Submissions & Episode 203 Preview
Monday Nov 23, 2020
As Good As It Gets 2: Melvin & Maude
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Back in 1997, Titanic broke records, L.A. Confidential was the critics choice and Good Will Hunting was the feel-good underdog success story - but it was As Good As It Gets that snuck past them all to take home both of the lead acting Oscars at the following year's ceremony.
In this week's podcast, we discuss the Academy's love of a middlebrow love story, the ineffable allure of Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt's Hollywood moment and much more, as we break down the film and pitch some sequels!
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Beyond The Box Set is a move review podcast with a difference. Every week, we take a look back at a classic standalone movie and compete to pitch ridiculous sequel, prequel and spin-off ideas to bring them back the big screen.
If you like the show, hit subscribe to receive a new episode every Monday morning. You can also sign up to our Patreon to gain access to a variety of incentives including a regular bonus show, extended episodes, crossover opportunities, a regular ad slot on the main show and much more, all for as little as $2 per month.
00.00 Theory: Helen Hunt is a secret racist
50.45 As Good As It Gets Drinking Games
1.05.20 As Good As It Gets Sequel Pitches
1.24.35 Listener Submissions and Episode 194 Preview
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Good Will Hunting 2: Bad Will Fighting
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
It's the great Hollywood fairytale. Two plucky friends from Boston arrived in the big city with a self-penned screenplay and a dream. A few short years later, Good Will Hunting has become an Oscar-winning sensation and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are on a fast-track to the Hollywood A-list.
On this week's podcast, we take a closer look at this much-loved movie and debate whether or not it really holds up. Along the way we discuss hot topics including Hollywood psychology, overly enthusiastic maths teachers, how Robin Williams' ad-libs basically saved this movie and more. As always, we also throw in our regular round of drinking games, listener reactions and sequel pitches for your enjoyment.
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Beyond The Box Set is a movie podcast with a twist. Each week, we take a look at a classic standalone movie and compete to pitch ridiculous sequel, prequel and spin-off ideas to bring them back to the big screen. We're rapidly approaching 200 episodes and still going strong - so check out our back catalogue on your podcatcher of choice!
If you enjoy the show, hit subscribe to receive a new episode every Monday morning. If you really, really like us, you could also leave us a review on your preferred podcasting app, or sign up to our Patreon to access exclusive content including a regular bonus show, extended episodes, a promo slot on our main feed and much more, all for as little as $2 per month.
00.00 Weak sex jokes and problematic morals
37.35 Good Will Hunting Drinking Games
48.05 Good Will Hunting Sequel Pitches
1.13.00 Listener Submissions and Episode 193 Preview
Monday Nov 09, 2020
The Fisher King 2: Back In The Straitjacket
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
After Absolutely Anything proved to be absolutely abysmal, we decided we needed to look at a better representation of Robin Williams' talents. The Fisher King is his 1992 collaboration with director Terry Gilliam, and it scored him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
Tune into this week's podcast to hear our thoughts on Jeff Bridges titanium-plated likability, Mercedes Ruehl's scene-stealing performance, the golden era of VHS rental stores, the thin line between love and stalking and much more...
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Each week on Beyond The Box Set, we take a look back at a classic standalone movie and compete to pitch the most ridiculous sequel, prequel and spin-off ideas to bring them back to the big screen.
If you enjoy the show, hit subscribe to receive a new episode every Monday morning, and please consider leaving us a review on your preferred podcatcher as well - it really helps us out.
You can also find us on Patreon where we offer a wide range of incentives including bonus shows, extended episodes, a regular promo slot and much more, all for as little as $2 per month.
00.00 Mercedes Ruehl deserved better
48.50 The Fisher King Drinking Games
54.20 The Fisher King Sequel Pitches
1.13.30 Listener Submissions and Episode 192 Preview
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Absolutely Anything
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Absolutely Anything has all the makings of a classic British comedy. Written and directed by a member of Monty Python, headlined by an A-list cast and featuring a voice role from the iconic Robin Williams... what could go wrong?
Sadly the answer is 'just about everything', for Absolutely Anything is a dismal failure that barely made a blip on the box office when it was released in 2015. In this week's podcast, we break down where it all went wrong and attempt to pitch sequels to a movie nobody wanted to see more from...
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Beyond The Box Set is a movie review podcast with a difference. Each week, we take a classic standalone movie and compete to pitch sequels, prequels and spin-offs to bring them back to the big screen.
If you enjoy this week's episode, hit subscribe to receive a brand new episode every Monday morning. You can also leave us a review, which genuinely helps us to reach out to new listeners, so please do consider it. Finally, we're also available on Patreon, where you can access a range of bonus incentives including bonus episodes, extended episodes, promo slots and much more, all for as little as $2 per month.
00.00 The most depressing movie we've ever watched
53.00 Absolutely Anything Drinking Games
1.00.15 Absolutely Anything Sequel Pitches
1.27.40 Listener Submissions and Episode 191 Preview
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Focus 2: Fortune Hunters
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Our Will Smith summer has seen the likable A-lister dipping his toes into a number of genres, from action to comic book to post-apocalyptic sci-fi. In Focus, we find him in Soderbergh territory, leading a stylish crime thriller of the kind usually reserved for the likes of George Clooney.
It's a good fit for someone with Smith's charisma, and although the script isn't nearly as clever as it thinks it is, it's one of the better films we've watched this season.
Tune in to hear our thoughts on obnoxious side-characters, the inexorable rise of Margot Robbie, BD Wong's unacceptable moustache and more - plus drinking games, sequel pitches and listener reactions.
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Each week on Beyond The Box Set, we take a look back at a classic one-off movie and attempt to pitch ridiculous sequel, prequel or spin off ideas to bring them back to the big screen. We've been featured in The Guardian, on the front page of Apple Podcasts and in many other places, so check us out and prepare to see some of your favourite movies in a whole new light!
00.00: This film really wanted to be a Soderbergh joint
46.00: Focus Drinking Games
53.00: Focus sequel pitches
1.09.55: Listener Submissions & Episode 182 Preview
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Hitch 2: Son of a Hitch
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Our Will Smith season continues with his only major rom-com hit to date, Hitch. Join us as we discuss incel behaviour, Fresh Prince flashbacks, disappearing best friends and much more - plus drinking games, sequel ideas, listener submissions and all your favourite regular features!
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Each week on Beyond the Box Set, your two intrepid hosts take on a classic standalone movie and compete to pitch ridiculous sequel, prequel and spin-off ideas to bring them back to the big screen. From Oscar-winning gems to misbegotten bombs, we've reimagined them all in our own unique way.
00.00: Does Kevin James need medical intervention?
42.25: Hitch Drinking Games
53.00: Hitch 2: Hitched
1.09.55: Listener Submissions & Episode 180 Preview
Monday Jul 27, 2020
In & Out 2: Hollywood Howard
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Do you dress well, enjoy poetry and ride a bike to work? According to 90s comedy laws, this means you're gay!
Despite some rather questionable stereotyping, Frank Oz's In & Out is a likeable, genuinely funny comedy that certainly has its heart in the right place. On this week's podcast, we break down the shots fired at Barbra Streisand, the sweet-smiling savagery of Debbie Reynolds, Joan Cusack's Oscar-nominated meltdown and much more.
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Every week on Beyond the Box Set, we take a look back at a classic standalone movie and compete to pitch ridiculous sequels, prequels and spin-offs to bring them back to the big screen. Recorded from our humble home town of Leeds, our show has popped up everywhere from The Guardian to Apple Podcast's 'Binge worthy listens' page. We're a movie review show with a creative twist, and after almost four years and over 150 episodes, we're virtually guaranteed to have put a fresh spin on one of your favourite movies!
00.00: Harry is personally threatened by this movie
39.30: In & Out Drinking Games
50.00: Out & In
1.00.00: In & Out 2: Hollywood Howard
1.10.00: Listener Submissions & Episode 178 Preview
Monday Jun 08, 2020
The Groundhog Show
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
In the current climate, every day can feel like a repeat. So we're kicking off a season dedicated to the feeling of perpetual deja vu - beginning with the Bill Murray classic that inspired the genre. Join us as we discuss manifest destiny, horrible 90s clothes and time warp logistics as we pitch sequels for Groundhog Day!
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Each and every week on Beyond The Box Set, we compete to pitch sequel, prequel and spin-off ideas to bring classic one-off movies back to the big screen. We've been rated as a binge-worthy listen by Apple Podcasts, recommended a Podcast of the Week by The Guardian and we've achieved five-star reviews from hundreds of global listeners.
If you enjoy the show, please hit subscribe to receive a new episode every Monday morning, and consider leaving us a rating or review - it really helps us to build our audience and improve our visibility.
00.00: What exactly is a Groundhog?
34.15: Groundhog Day Drinking Games
42.40: A Very Groundhog Christmas
58.20: The Groundhog Show
1.11.10: Episode 170 Preview & Listener Submissions