One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie Podcast

S607 The Great Debate: Top 5 Surprising Actor Performances

In today's Great Debate, Orion and Cassiah get into discussing some of their top picks for most surprising performances by actors. Not to be confused with actors' best performances, we delve into the context behind each actor's filmography and past performances, and discuss our curated lists of top 5 performances that really stood out as being surprising or unexpected!

S606 Look Back At The Classics: 2025 In Review

It's 2026! And what better time to look back and review the latest year of films - so tune in now to hear Orion and Cassiah discuss the good, the bad, the favourites, and surprising hits (and flops!) of 2025 cinema.  

S605 Movie Throwback: Love Actually

This Christmas, One Of Us Is A Filmmaker IS all around - so tune into this week's movie throwback which is all about 'Love Actually' (2003)! We dive into the making of the movie, how the film has shaped pop culture, and how we can now look back at some of the storylines (stalking Keira Knightley?!) with a modern lens. 

S604 The Great Debate: Movie 'Misses' That Actually Hit

In today's Great Debate, Orion and Cassiah look back at movies that were considered a 'miss' - whether that's a box office flop or a critical failure - but we think actually hit. From Spielberg's 'Hook', to Scorsese's  'Hugo', to Kubrick's 'The Shining', to Aardman and Dreamwork's 'Flushed Away', tune in to hear us discuss a whole host of movies! 

S603 Look Back At The Classics: Toy Story, A Perfect Trilogy?

Orion and (particularly) Cassiah are really excited for today's 'Look Back at the Classics' episode which focuses on the Pixar landmark franchise 'Toy Story'. We look back at Toy Story 1-3, discussing the creative and production secrets behind such a perfect trilogy. We also discuss the controversial 'Toy Story 4' and how well it fits (or, how well it doesn't fit) into the 'Toy Story' canon. 

S602 Movie Throwback: Easy A

Today, Orion and Cassiah discuss the early Emma Stone classic, 'Easy A' (2010). One of Cassiah's nostalgic favourites, 'Easy A' set the standard for teen comedy movies of the era. So tune in to hear us chat all about the film's casting, our favourite moments, and more! 

S601 The Great Debate: Blade Runner vs. Blade Runner 2049

Orion and Cassiah are BACK, kicking off our 6th season with the great debate. This week, we discuss Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' and Denis Villeneuve's 'Blade Runner 2049' - two iconic sci-fi movies that stand alone in their own right. But the more important question is: which is better? 

S510 Finale Special: Child Stars & Acting Scars with Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock)

In our fifth season finale special, Orion and Cassiah are thrilled to be chatting to "too cool" Meaghan Martin of 'Camp Rock' fame! Tune in as she tells us the pros and perils of being a child star, the ups and downs of the Disney machine, and much, much more!