Going back into theatres to watch movies? Remaking “Utopia” and “The Office” and of course, some Netflix – The Broken English Podcast

The Broken English Podcast discusses returning to theatres during COVID

Going back into theatres to watch movies in 2020 sounds like a gamble, doesn’t it? Hugo and Bola discuss how the movie theatre going experience has been going and do we want to see “Tenet” in theatres again… Have you guys gone in to watch?  The two talk about the recreation of “Utopia” from its […]

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Blade Runner 2049 and underrated movies, “The Batman,” Oliver Stone, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart – The Broken English Podcast

The Broken English podcast discusses Oliver Stone, The 2022 Batman movie and more

Hugo and Bola discuss underrated movies, particularly because Bola’s disappointed more people didn’t gravitate towards the epic Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049” and the two elaborate on what quantifies an underrated movie. Is it public reception or box office dollars? What is actually a movie flop? Hugo again cites “Stardust” as an underrated movie that […]

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Actors, Directors & Artists in general – come to set prepared Jurassic World Dominion and more – The Broken English Podcast

The Broken English podcast discusses the Vancouver film industry's restart plan

Actors, Directors& Artists in general – come to set prepared Hugo goes off on a rant praising actors who take their craft seriously and slamming those that come unprepared. Bola, a more seasoned actor, responds from the actor’s perspective. They also attribute the same responsibilities to directors and other crew members that are either unprepared […]

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Tenet is released, AMC charging 15 cents for tickets, Mulan on VOD, The Matrix transgender message and more – The Broken English Podcast

The Broken English podcast discusses Tenet, AMC and VOD

In this week’s podcast Hugo and Bola discuss the fact that Warner Brothers have been relentless in wanting to release “Tenet” and have finally done so in the UK soon it’ll be in North America too. AMC Theatres are selling tickets for 15 cents to lure people back in. 2020 tickets at 1920 prices? “Mulan” […]

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Yes, COVID-19 and its impact on the film industry again. “Tenet” being delayed. “The Jesus Rolls” Sang-ho Yeon’s “Peninsula” and its box office success

The Broken English Podcast discusses COVID-19 and its impact on the film industry again

Yes, we’re talking again about COVID-19 and its impact on the film industry. “Tenet” being delayed. “The Jesus Rolls” Sang-ho Yeon’s “Peninsula” and its box office success . Hugo and Bola discuss (prior to the actual confirmation that “Tenet” has been indefinitely delayed) the likelihood and prospect of “Tenet” being delayed and how the movie […]

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Tom Cruise gets a COVID pass? The Last of Us II’s rabid fans and more – The Broken English Films Podcast

The Broken English Podcast discusses Tom Cruise getting a COVID pass

Tom Cruise gets a COVID pass? Apparently. Hugo and Bola discuss the UK allowing A-list actors, crew and their entourage being allowed easier access to the UK without quarantining like every other American entering the country. The justifications behind that ruling and whether it makes sense or not. They also discuss the deluded passions and […]

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How do film and tv work in the COVID era? Cineworld, Cineplex, Castaway, Covid and President Kanye West?

The Broken English podcast discusses how to do film and tv work in the COVID era

In this episode of the Broken English Films podcast, Hugo and Bola discuss the Cineplex/Cineworld issues with the rescinded takeover by Cineworld of Cineplex (for billions) cancelled during COVID due to their excessive debt. Why that makes sense and why it doesn’t, plus whether there is still value in cinemas during this current time. Also […]

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A discussion on race in film and the delaying/opening of movie theatres – The Broken English Podcast

The Broken English podcast discuss race in film

A discussion on race in film and the delaying/opening of movie theatres Hugo and Bola debate the race question in movies and television in today’s current climate. The removal of “Gone With The Wind” from streaming services, “30 Rock” and “Little Britain” having episodes or even the entire show retired and the retiring of Jenny […]

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