Straight Jack
Robbie, James and Ian watch and discuss three different films every fortnight.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2017
Ep 26 - Elle, Kangaroo Jack and Straight Time
Straight Jack Theme - In the final episode of Straight Jack, French drama 'Elle', 'Kangaroo Jack' and 'Straight Time' are discussed.
Sun 04 Jun 2017
Ep 25 - John Wick: Chapter 2, Infernal Affairs 2 and Evil Dead 2
Sequels Theme - 'John Wick: Chapter 2' starring Keanu Reeves, middle child of the infamous Chinese Franchise 'Infernal Affairs 2' and cult-horror-comedy-classic 'Evil Dead 2'.
Sat 20 May 2017
Straight Jack - Oscar Special 2017
Robbie, James and Ian watch and discuss the 9 Best Picture nominees from the 89th Academy Awards
Sat 25 Feb 2017
Ep 24 - La La Land, Once and Grease
Musicals Theme - Featuring much praised 'La La Land', independent Irish film 'Once' and cult classic 'Grease'.
Sat 25 Feb 2017
Ep 23 - Silence, Bruce Almighty and Passion of Joan of Arc
Religion Theme - This episode we discuss Scorsese's latest epic 'Silence', Shadyac's/Carrey's 'Bruce Almighty' and truly vintage 'Passion of Joan of Arc'.
Sun 05 Feb 2017
Ep 22 - Passengers, Moon and Plan 9 from Outer Space
Space Theme - Hollywood's latest voyage into space in 'Passengers', not so cult classic 'Moon' and potential worst movie ever 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' discussed.
Wed 18 Jan 2017
Top 5's 2016 Special
With 2016 a distant memory, Robbie, Ian and James talk through their favourite 5 films of the year.
Wed 18 Jan 2017
Ep 21 - Birth of a Nation, Funny haha and Reservoir Dogs
Directorial Debuts Theme - Nate Parker's controversial Birth of a Nation, Andrew Bujalski's mumblecore-founding Funny Haha and QT's Reservoir Dogs
Tue 03 Jan 2017
Ep 20 - Paterson, Incendies and Speed
Buses Theme - Jim Jarmusch's latest (critically acclaimed) 'Paterson' heads the episode in which 'Incendies' and the all action 'Speed' are also discussed.
Sat 24 Dec 2016
Ep 19 - Arrival, Zodiac and Ghost in the Shell
Cracking the Code Theme - attempting to discuss new release 'Arrival', Fincher's 'Zodiac' and the original 'Ghost in the Shell' via satellite link up.
Mon 28 Nov 2016
Ep 18 - I, Daniel Blake, Dancer in the Dark and MASH
Palme d'Or Winners Theme - This week; much talked about 'I, Daniel Blake', Von Trier's 'Dancer in the Dark' and 70s war dramedy 'MASH' are discussed.
Thu 17 Nov 2016
Ep 17 - Swiss Army Man, Let The Right One In and Beauty and the Beast
Odd Couple Theme - This week polarising indie film 'Swiss Army Man', 'Let The Right One In' and Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' are discussed.
Sat 05 Nov 2016
Ep 16 - Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Bourne Identity and Starman
One The Run Theme - Featuring Taika Waititi's latest offering 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', 'The Bourne Identity' starring Matt Damon and Sci-fi classic 'Starman'.
Wed 19 Oct 2016
Ep 15 - Hell or High Water, The Town and Dog Day Afternoon
Heist Theme - Ian, James and Robbie talk through critically acclaimed Hell or High Water, Boston-based thriller 'The Town' and Lumet's 'Dog Day Afternoon'
Wed 28 Sep 2016
Ep 14 - The Childhood of a Leader, Inglorious Basterds, It Happened Here
Alternate Reality Theme - Brady Corbet's directoral debut 'The Childhood of a Leader', QT's 'Inglorious Bastereds' and early independent film 'It Happened Here' are at the centre of this episode's di…
Wed 28 Sep 2016
Ep 13 - The Shallows, 28 Days Later and Planet of the Apes
Survival Theme - 'The Shallows', '28 Days Later' and the original 'Planet of the Apes' are all discussed and compared in line with this fortnight's theme
Mon 12 Sep 2016
Ep 12 - Finding Dory, Évolution and Waterworld
Nautical Theme - Ian, James and Robbie talk through Disney's latest box office hit Finding Dory, French indie film Évolution and Waterworld starring Kevin Costner.
Mon 12 Sep 2016
Ep 11 - The Neon Demon, Girlhood and Heathers
Female Cliques Theme - NWR's The Neon Demon, Girlhood and Heathers are all reviewed and compared.
Sun 14 Aug 2016
Ep 10 - Notes on Blindness, The Intouchables and The Elephant Man
Impairment Theme - Including the first documentary review in the form of 'Notes on Blindness', French blockbuster 'The Intouchables' and David Lynch's 'The Elephant Man'.
Mon 01 Aug 2016
Ep 9 - X-men: Apocalypse, Chronicle and The Crow
Superpowers Theme - The latest instalment of the X-men franchise, Josh Trank's 'Chronicle' and cult classic 'The Crow' are compared in this fortnight's episode.
Sun 17 Jul 2016
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