Highlander (1986) with Patrick from 'Mistopian Podcast'

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Sean finally reviews one of Josh's (from 'Talking S.M.A.C Podcast') Dad's favourite films.

He is joined by Patrick from the Mistopian podcast, who picked this absolute belter of a film: Highlander (1986).

Discussed Points:

-Addressing the very modern elephant in the room: the proposed remake.

-The cost of going to the cinema.

-The power of word-of-mouth.

-The visual panache of this film.

-The soundtrack by Queen.

-The sheer self-confidence of this film is a joy to behold.

-The graphic quickening.

-Patrick loves the newspaper guy.

-Christopher Lambert's understated performance.

-The proposed Highlander remake-There can only be one.

-Sean introduces Patrick to 'Tomorrow's World' (1965-2003).

Raised Questions:

-Why is there never anyone to say "No" in one of those meetings?

-Are cinema stifled now?

-What happened to the quality of writing?

-Do films lack a single vision nowadays?

-Should films bring back matte paintings?

-Did you see the 1990's Highlander TV series?

-How does this film have so many awesome transitions?

-Why do we love this film despite the awful accents?

-Does Sean have the manners of the goat?

-Would you love to spit in the Kurgen's face?

-How on Earth are they going to remake this?

-Does this episode contain the worst transition ever?

-Can a film about Scotland be made without poking fun at England?

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