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“It feels sacreligious to give one star to a pod co-hosted by the inimitable David Crowther, but therein lies the rub: it's co-hosted. And the co-host makes the show unlistenable, because you can't listen after throwing your phone at the wall.
Regarding the superb historical film A Man For All Seasons, David's co-host offered the following observations within the first few painful minutes (paraphrasing here):
`It was really annoying that Thomas More's family had to suffer because he wouldn't simply renounce his faith.' ... Hurrah! Good point! They should probably rework that silly Joan Of Arc storyline, too, and why must Jesus sacrifice himself for mankind? A rewrite of the Bible is clearly in order.
`The female characters were relegated to the outskirts.' ... Could that have been, just maybe, because the principal characters in this film about a high state power struggle were the king, the chancellor, and the cardinal? (In any case, More's wife and daughter played significant parts, even though they were marginal to the great historical theme being played).
`The film was visually dull.' ... No, it was sumptuous. No fancy camera work was needed because the interior and exterior scenes alike were so arresting.
`The costumes displeased.' ... They were period costumes! Historically accurate, I presume. And a pleasure to see.
Pity David isn't soloing here.”Read full review »
Keeping It Real NC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/18
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“You two are so much fun to listen to. Thank you for this podcast!”
Marcy Marcy Marcy via Apple Podcasts ·
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04/06/19
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“A refreshing take on historical cinema, which often feels like a completely oversaturated subject area. I only wish that these episodes were longer!
Podcast is informative and fun, especially the approach from different generations and fields of expertise. David comes across intelligent and well...”Read full review »
Lewmo101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/19
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“David Crowther brings his love of history and Wolf his love of cinema for some highly entertaining debate and contrasting perspectives on films. They discuss a diverse array of films and introduce them in a way that stimulates your desire to see the films they discuss.”
HeidiZoe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/18
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