Lock up your swans and grab your Cornettos - this week, Jack and Ben rewatch Edgar Wright’s Hot Fuzz! In this high-octane episode, we dive into the second instalment of the Cornetto Trilogy, exploring why Jack picked it and how it stacks up against Shaun of the Dead. Is this the best of the trilogy? We discuss its loving homage to American cop films, its clever skewering of Hollywood clichés, and its razor-sharp self-awareness. We unpack the writing process behind Hot Fuzz: from turning off the internet to meticulously crafting Sandford as their own rural Sim City, Wright and Pegg left no stone unturned. Plus, how does the idyllic setting of Wells, Somerset add to the film’s charm? And what does Hot Fuzz say about rural communities and the socio-political undertones of them? Finally, we debate our MVPs—Simon Pegg, Timothy Dalton, or Nick Frost—and consider how the film has aged since 2007. Next week, Ben takes the wheel with his pick—what will it be? One last big one before we focus on Christmas. Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.