Easy Riders Raging Podcast

In this episode- our second Ealing Comedies episode- we discuss one of the most beloved British films of all-time, 'The Ladykillers'. Note- At one stage we mention acclaimed actress Dame Diana Rigg, who was alive at point of recording in 2020, but passed away later that year. She is sadly missed by all at Easy Riders Raging Podcast.

In this episode we kick off a trio of episodes on Ealing Comedies, beginning with 'The Lavender Hill Mob'. Expect a musical opening, memories of Southend Pier, talk of the Gilmore Girls and more.

It's more Looney Tunes fun this week as Campbell, Kieran, Paul and I discuss the Daffy Duck/ Porky Pig cartoon 'Robin Hood Daffy'. Expects songs as well as talk of ruffs and the career of Sir Ridley Scott.

In this episode Paul, Kieran and I find ourselves getting pretty deep as we discuss the Japanese classic by Yasujirô Ozu, 'Tokyo Story'. A film which we solidly recommend.

In this episode- the 200th episode of Easy Riders Raging Podcast (excluding our exclusive episodes available at www.patreon.com/ERRP)- I'm joined by returning guest David Trumble to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai'. Expect conversation surrounding the cinematic legacy of this film, the importance of geography in movies, comparisons to 'Pitch Perfect', jokes about Michael Fassbender's penis and much more.

In this episode Paul, Kieran and I have a conversation about the Akira Kurosawa film, 'Rashomon', having watched this Japanese classic for the first time.

In this episode Paul, Kieran and I journey to Italy to talk about... well... 'Journey to Italy'- the film by Roberto Rossellini. Along the way we talk about Richard Linklater's 'Before' trilogy, the films 'Marriage Story' and '45 Years', the cast of the British TV show 'This Life', real-life trips to Italy and much, much more.

In this episode Kieran, Paul and I discuss the Ireland set Porky Pig cartoon 'The Wearing of the Grin'.

This week Kieran, Paul and I head way out west for a discussion on the classic John Ford western, 'The Searchers'.

Whether it's real-time, the Hollywood blacklist or William H. Macy in the old west- there is lots to discuss as Jev and I discuss the Fred Zinnemann western, 'High Noon'.

This week we pick back up with our coverage of the Warner Bros cartoons, as Paul, Kieran and I discuss the Daffy Duck cartoon 'The Scarlet Pumpernickel'. Expect a bizarre half remembered childhood memory, we talk about Pitch Meeting, we compare Jean Claude van Damme to Errol Flynn, we talk about this cartoon's shocking ending and much more.

Happy holidays everyone! In this festive episode- which kicks off with a musical tribute to the Isle of Wight- Kieran and I discuss the film 'White Christmas'.

This episode it's a pre-COVID conversation (recorded live and in person and everything) between myself and Kieran on the John Huston film, 'The African Queen'.

Following on from our episode on 'Paths of Glory', this week we tackle another anti-war film as Anna Cale joins me for a discussion on J. Lee Thompson's 'Ice Cold in Alex'. A very human drama (with some cracking set piece sequences) set in the midst of World War 2, with lots of gin, beer and tea. And be sure to download Anna's recent appearances on the podcasts 'Nolan Me, Nolan You' and 'The Fincher Takes It All', which are well worth your time and attention.

This week the Stanley Kubrick conversation continues as I am joined by very special guest David Trumble to discuss the (timely) anti-war film, 'Paths of Glory' (which is an absolute cracker if you haven't seen it- strong recommend).

Just a couple of days ahead of Noirvember, Jev and I sat down to discuss the Stanley Kubrick crime film, 'The Killing' (not to be confused with the Scandi jumper drama, which I'm told was very good).

Today on the podcast we wrap up a wonderful week of 'the Diz' with a conversation about 'Cinderella'.

As part of our continuing coverage of the Disney films of the 1950s, in this episode Kieran and I discuss their 1953 film, 'Peter Pan'.

In this episode Kieran and I continue our Disney coverage with a conversation on 'Alice in Wonderland'. And yes, we do find time to share our thoughts on the Tim Burton version of this story (spoiler- we're not fans).

Recorded back in 2019, Kieran and I continued our Disney coverage with a conversation on the film 'Lady and the Tramp'.