Cinephile Paradiso

"Gingle, gingle, gingle" and a "Hoe, Hoe, Hoe!" If you're at the beach or in the snow, snow, snow we hope you've all been watching, because here we go! We're full of Xmas cheer and we're ready to blow! David deep dives into 'Tokyo Godfathers' and Quaid is looking cheeky in his tights as he explores 'Elf' on season 1's final of Cinephile Paradiso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weather you’re orange, green or rainbow one thing unites us! Cinema? no! it's Breakfast! But where oh where to dine today? Mars? Jupiter?  This week out Irish eyes are smiling as we discuss films inspired by ‘Northern Ireland’. Films this week are 1993's 'In the Name of the Father' and 2005's 'Breakfast on Pluto' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power rangers! We hope you've had your Powerade, because this ain't no power point presentation! This week your power hungry hosts power lift two power focused films into the spotlight! Quaid starts off strong with 2004's 'The Incredibles' and David sees us home with 2018's 'The Favourite' POWERFUL PERFORMANCES ALL ROUND! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

pour yourself a big ‘ol glass of sangria, rehearsals are over! We hope you’ve done your stretches, this ones going to be a trip! This week we cast our spell with special guest Amrita Hepi. Come prance under the moonlight and be reborn with us as we discuss the magic of dance in film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think happy thoughts! More, a bit more.... You'll have to do better than that! I guess that's good enough. Now for a little bit of Pixie dust! Fly with us and follow your favourite fairy friends down to Camelot where David and Quaid will battle it out to see who believes in their film the most! Winner gets the wings, loser is lost to folklore. This week we take a look at 2003's Peter Pan and 1998's Merlin as we explore all things Fey Folk. *tinkle tinkle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget botox! Get a dose of us this Halloween! you'll stay beautiful and young forever, so long as a virgin lights the black flamed candle before you wed an undead bride with legs for days and a smile to die for! Quaid and David get in the spirit this season, but will they fly high by the silvery moon? Or will one of them not make it through the episode, they're definitely at each others throats this week. Trick or treat! It's all in good fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The worst part of having to live in a pastiche for the fall of fascist Italy is that people expect you to behave as if you don't....that and the Pu pu platter! This week Quaid and David tackle the fickle fiend that is Infamy! An infamous film and an infamous character, but are they all hype? or do the devilish deeds dig deep? It all depends on who you ask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lay down on the couch, are you comfortable? Good. Now tell me about your Father. And how does that make you feel? Mmmmm, I think I’m going to need a second opinion….. calling Dr. Freud’s office. He’s away you say? On a romantic vacation with his mother? We’ll get me another specialist!  This week Quaid and David are joined by special guest Justin, a psychologist who’s making this house call to discuss psychotherapy in film!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it a bird(man)? Is it a plane? No! It’s our lord and saviour hanging from a helicopter on his way to see ‘il Papa’!  Fame! It’s a monster. And this week Quaid and David take on the beast that is notoriety, glamour….. CELEBRITY! *click! click* go the cameras Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quaid control to major Dave! Starships were meant to fly, but where will they take us? Will our curiosity to conquer worlds land us in the living memory-brain sludge of our celestial destination? or will we find ourselves the feral pets of our giant blue overlords? who can say? One thing is certain, we can't, but come with us on this off planet adventure and let us know where we land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seperate that paper from plastic it’s time to take out the trash! But will the blood of the lamb wash off the stench of our preaching, or are you too seduced by the dulcet crooning of the sultry sludge? Listen up to this weeks episode where Quaid and David discuss 'Fist Reformed' and 'Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest' in relation to themes of pollution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please Plié! Our theme for week one is Ballet! But will we perform to perfection? or squeal like a purple, punk pig? Quaid and David tighten their ballet buns and break in their point shoes on this weeks Cinephile Paradiso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.