Episodes
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Dirty Dancing
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
The quintessential 80s movie and a sexual awakening for a generation of teenage girls, Dirty Dancing is a true cultural touchstone.
On this week's podcast, we break down the surprisingly nuanced plot, the magic of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey's chemistry, why that oft-quoted line actually makes no sense whatsoever 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: John loses his DD virginity...
45.20: Dirty Dancing Drinking Games
50.50: Dirty Dancing sequel pitches
1.11.15: Listener Submissions & Episode 244 Preview
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Catch Me If You Can
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Surprisingly the only Spielberg/DiCaprio collaboration to date, Catch Me If You Can is based on the true-ish story of FBI fraud specialist Frank Abagnale, who spent years evading the FBI while running up millions of dollars in fake cheques.
On this weeks podcast, we discuss Leo's interesting post-Titanic career choices, Tom Hanks playing against type, an early showcase for Amy Adams and much more, plus drinking games and sequel pitches!
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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: They f*ck you up, your mum and dad...
1.06.30 Catch Me If You Can Drinking Games
1.15.55: Catch Me If You Can sequel pitches
1.39.00: Listener Submissions & Episode 242 Preview
Monday Oct 11, 2021
The Full Monty 2: Dream Bigger
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
A classic British underdog story, The Full Monty was shot for less than $3 million, almost went straight to video and ultimately grossed over $200 million, earned a Best Picture nomination and spawned one of the most successful stage shows of the 20th century...
Tune in as we discuss gnome wars, emergency lens flare and a truly iconic soundtrack while pitching sequels for this iconic 90s Britcom.
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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: The real striptease was toxic masculinity...
55.00: The Full Monty Drinking Games
1.07.35: The Full Monty sequel pitches
1.30.35: Listener Submissions & Episode 238 Preview
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Showgirls 2: Starship Hooters
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
At long last, one of our most anticipated episodes finally arrives. Featuring baffling dialogue, an unclear sense of the passage of time and the weirdest sex scene outside of a chapter of My Dad Wrote a Porno, join us for a journey into the 1995 camp classic Showgirls!
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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: We could've got Paula Abdul for this podcast...
1.02.10: Showgirls Drinking Games
1.11.45: Showgirls sequel pitches
1.27.40: Listener Submissions & Episode 237 Preview
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Casablanca
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Just when Harry thought he'd escaped the classic movie era, friend of the pod Martin Gardner pulls him back in. Fortunately, it's with one of the all-time greats - 1942's Casablanca.
Tune into this week's episode for our thoughts on iconic quotes, polite Nazis, bad fake piano playing and much more. Plus drinking games, listener submissions and sequel pitches!
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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: Ilsa is a hard name to memorise
43.08: Casablanca Drinking Games
53.40: Casablanca sequel pitches
1.17.00: Listener Submissions & Episode 236 Preview
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
One of the most quotable campfests ever to hit the screen, Robert Aldrich's Whatever Happened To Baby Jane pitted two Hollywood titans against each other and launched the careers of countless drag queens in the process!
In this week's podcast, we discuss Bette vs Joan, bizarre sub-plots, pitiful escape attempts 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: Bette Davis got it
50.25 Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Drinking Games
58.00: Whatever Happened To Baby Jane sequel pitches
1.16.55: Listener Submissions & Episode 234 Preview
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Dante‘s Peak
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
One of two Volcano-based hits released in 1997, Dantes Peak is a solid B-movie that unites two major franchise stars of the era; James Bond's Pierce Brosnan and Terminator icon Linda Hamilton.
On this week's podcast we discuss Volcano science, intrepid dogs, why grandma absolutely deserved to die and much more - plus sequels, drinking games and listener submissions!
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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: Linda Hamilton's re-election campaign is doomed
53.00 Dante's Peak Drinking Games
1.01.45: Dante's Peak sequel pitches
1.22.25: Listener Submissions & Episode 233 Preview
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
Mildred Pierce
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
My ill-fated attempt to induct Harry into the joys of classic cinema continues with Mildred Pierce, the Oscar-winning film noir that provided a much-needed comeback vehicle for Joan Crawford.
Tune in to hear our thoughts on bad police work, Streisand-esque lighting, intimidating shoulder pads 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: Mildred's is not an appetising name for a restaurant
40.00: Mildred Pierce Drinking Games
46.30: Mildred Pierce sequel pitches
57.00: Listener Submissions & Episode 232 Preview
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Mr & Mrs Smith: Smith Family Values
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
When Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie teamed up in 2005 for Mr & Mrs Smith, the result wasn't just a hit movie - it was a pop cultural sensation.
In this week's episode, we revisit the film that spawned both #Brangelina and #PoorJen - does it hold up now that the tabloid madness has died down?
Join us as we discuss uncomfortable domestic violence, bizarre editing, a complete lack of villains and much more - plus drinking games, listener submissions and sequel pitches!
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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: The secrets of a successful marriage
40:55: Mr & Mrs Smith Drinking Games
50:30: Mr & Mrs Smith sequel pitches
1.16.20: Listener Submissions & Episode 231 Preview
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunset Blvd 2: The Grand Delusion
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
After watching one of the actual worst films of all time last week, we decided to class up the joint this week with one of the greats! Sunset Blvd starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden is one of the most quotable, iconic movies of all time - and our very first black and white!
Tune in to find out how we fared - and for our thoughts on Simian lovers, old Hollywood glamour, the curse of typecasting and much more - plus drinking games, listener reactions and of course, sequel pitches. Don't call it a comeback!
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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: Better than Citizen Kane?
43.50: Sunset Blvd Drinking Games
47.30: Sunset Blvd sequel pitches
1.12.15: Listener Submissions & Episode 228 Preview