Citizen Frame

Dead Man's Shoes

Welcome to a riveting episode of Citizen Frame, where we explore the gritty masterpiece of British film 'Dead Man's Shoes'. Enlightening discussions illuminate the brilliant craftsmanship of the legendary director Shane Meadows, known for his popular series 'This is England'. We dive deep into the neo-realistic elements of the 60s and the blatant violence of the 70s that this 2004 public favorite film embraces and evolves.

Join us as we dissect the riveting plot, engaging character dynamics, and distinctive features of the movie. Focusing on the film's impressively immersive world, potent writing, and overlapped dialogues, we analyze Meadows' seamless blend of a revenge-driven storyline and drama, reminiscent of Scorsese's signature style.

This in-depth exploration of 'Dead Man's Shoes' reveals the movie's potency, the brilliance of its writing, and the effectiveness of its unique flashback backgrounds. Reflect on Meadows' compelling depiction of real-world settings, a rare find that answers the curiosities of film enthusiasts eager to understand the critical elements of celebrated British cinema.

Step into the world of 'Dead Man's Shoes' as we shed light on darker moments, comedic scenes, and the gut-wrenching realities of the film. Listen as we serve an enthralling analysis of Shane Meadows' work, drawing comparisons with legendary filmmakers like Scorsese and Peckinpah. We peace out with a hint about our next light-hearted episode, The Full Monty. Join us in our exploration and vibrant discussions, perfect for aspiring filmmakers and cinema buffs!

 

Enjoy!

 

#ShaneMeadows #DeadMansShoes #PaddyConsidine #TobyKebbell

The Wicker Man (1973)

Join us in this engaging episode of the Citizen Frame Podcast where we delve deep into the chaotic beauty, 'The Wicker Man', an iconic 70s horror-musical that's celebrated for its bewildering charm and surreal cult rituals. Our hosts engage in an intriguing discussion, exploring the film's unusual storytelling, odd musical scores, and peculiar behaviors that have crowned it as a cult classic.

An extensive portion of this episode is dedicated to dissecting the unsettling eccentricities of the movie, from its unique musical approach to provocative themes. There's thoughtful analysis on the outstanding performance of Edward Woodward and the film's irony-clad character arc amidst absolute chaos. Expect passionate commentary on the disturbing yet powerful finale that has immensely contributed to this film's legendary status.

Offering an insightful yet hilarious perspective, our hosts express divergent views on the film's shock value and debate on its replayability allure which will make you highly-chuckled. This is an episode that fans of the horror genre, admirers of cult cinema, and those simply intrigued by the unorthodox and peculiarities of the film world, will find immensely entertaining and enlightening.

The discussion ends on a promising note: a teaser for an exciting upcoming episode focusing on 'Dead Man’s Shoes', a grim independent film that promises to bring the conversation back to more conventional film narratives. Don't miss this roller-coaster ride of macabre laughter and insightful analysis in the world of cult horror.

 

Enjoy!

 

#TheWickerMan #ChristopherLee #EdwardWoodward #BritEckland

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

The end is here as we say goodbye to everyone's favorite burned child murderer.. FREDDY. 

 

The remake has teeth and for some reason fans and critics did not like it's serious approach. 

 

Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the franchise itself, the TV series and the much hated remake. 

 

Enjoy! 

 

#WesCraven #RobertShaye #JackieEarleHaley #RonneyMara #ClancyBrown #NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #RobertEnglund #ConnieBritton 

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and Wes Craven's New Nightmare

Well we are coming closer to the end of our Freddy retrospective.  First we talk about Freddy's Dead.. Sadly. 

 

Then we jump into Wes Craven's New Nightmare.. happily. 

 

Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the worst in the franchise and then one of the best.  What made one better than the other?  One word… Wes.

 

Enjoy! 

 

#WesCraven #RobertShaye #HeatherLangenkamp #MikoHughes #RobertEnglund #NewLineCinema #NewNightmare #JohnSaxon 

Nightmare on Elm Street part 4: Dream Master and part 5: Dream Child

 Well this time we have Freddys dead nun mom, another alcoholic parent, a pop song that makes you wish you were deaf and of course a baby freddy fighting an unborn fetus… 

 

YEP! 

 

Welcome back as we tackle the next 2 Nightmares! 

 

Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss Wtf is going on with this beloved franchise. 

 

ENJOY! 

 

#WesCraven #RobertShaye #lisaWilcox #FreddyKrueger #RobertEnglund #RennyHarlin #StephenHopkins #DreamChild #DreamMaster #NightmareOnElmStreet 

Nightmare on Elm Street part 2: Freddy's Revenge and Dream Warriors part 3

Well, Freddy is back for 2 more films.. Freddy's Revenge and Dream Warriors. 

 

With the second outing we find Freddy wanting to possess a boy who loves to dance and in the third we see him defending himself from potential victims who think they are more bad ass than they actually are. 

 

Join Ciaran and Trevor as we discuss these films and was it the right direction to take Freddy. 

 

Enjoy! 

 

#NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #WesCraven #JackSholder #FrankDarabont #ChuckRussell #RobertShaye #JenniferRuin #MarkPatton 

A Nightmare on Elm Street part 1

This is the start of our Nightmare on Elm Street retrospective. 

 

We begin with the film that started it all and brought Freddy Krueger into our movie going lives.

 

Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the franchise that saved a studio and is still viewed to this day as a horror series HOF. 

 

Enjoy! 

 

#NightmareOnElmStreet #JohnSaxon #RobertShaye #WesCraven #NewLineCinema #JohnnyDepp #RobertEnglund #FreddyKrueger

Above the Law

Steven Seagal became an action star in the late 80s and for a few years he had some hits… 

 

Not this one.. Lol

 

Nico must fight the drug running ex CIA baddies he once worked with in Vietnam. 

 

I think that's the story.. 

 

Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this action film with way too many subplots and not enough cool killing. 

 

Enjoy! 

 

#StevenSeagal #AndrewDavis #SharonStone #PamGrier #HenrySilva

Back to the Future Part 3

Well the Back to the Future Retrospective comes to an end with the third in the series. 

 

Marty must get back to 1885 to save Doc from Mad Dog Tanner who shoots him in the back. 

 

Will their time finally run out…?  Hahahaha 

 

Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the final chapter and if it's a fitting swan song to our time traveling heroes. 

 

Enjoy! 

#BackToTheFuture #ThomasFWilson #StevenSpielberg #BobGale #RobertZemekis #LeaThompson #MichaelJFox 

 

Back to the Future Part 2

It's time to head to the future as we continue our Back to the Future Retrospective.

 

Will Marty and the Doc be able to stop the bully Biff from taking over Hill Valley?! 

 

Will Marty be able to get the Grays Sports Almanac back in time?! 

 

Well they have a time machine so they could always keep trying.

 

Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss what seems to be a muddled middle child of this beloved trilogy. 

 

Enjoy! 

 

#BackToTheFuture #RobertZemekis #StevenSpielberg #LeaThompson #ThomasFWilson #BobGale