One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie Podcast

S109 A Look Back At The Classics: Hugh Grant’s Rom-com Era

In this episode, we focus on the filmography of the classic British actor, Hugh Grant! While we live through the 'Hugh Grant Renaissance', Orion and Cassiah discuss the 'rom-com' era of Hugh Grant, as well as many more facts and tidbits about this iconic British actor. 

S108 Movie Throwback: Matilda

This week, Orion and Cassiah talk about the movie classic 'Matilda' (1996), starring the iconic child star of the 90s Mara Wilson and the incredible Danny DeVito, who was also the film's director. We share some of our favourite characters and their iconic lines, as well as spilling some on-set filming secrets, and giving you our thoughts when comparing it to the recent Matilda the Musical movie (2022). 

S107 The Great Debate: The Best of Studio Ghibli

This week Orion and Cassiah tackle the behemoth that is Studio Ghibli. We look across the studio's entire body of work, covering Miyazaki to Takahata, Nausicaä to Arietty, and Disney influences to living in your father's shadow. Debating our top 5, we also throw in some honourable and dishonourable mentions.

S106 A Look Back At The Classics: Pre-Phase 1 Marvel

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off with Iron Man in 2008, there were a number of Marvel movies that laid the foundation for what came next. In this episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss the pre-phase 1 Marvel era - from the good, to the bad, to the best forgotten! 

S105 Movie Throwback: School of Rock

In this movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah discuss a Jack Black classic - 'School of Rock' (2003)! Written by Mike White and directed by Richard Linklater, this movie was ICONIC in the early 2000s and introduced a whole new generation to rock music. So tune in, and let's rock, let's rock today! 

S104 The Great Debate: Sequels That Beat the OGs

It's a universal truth that movie sequels never quite reach the heights of the original... Or is it? Dive in with Orion and Cassiah as they discuss those few and far between movies where the sequel is as good or even BETTER than the original! 

S103 A Look Back At The Classics: Pirates of the Caribbean

Today, Orion and Cassiah look back at a classic movie franchise - the swashbuckling adventures that are the Pirates of the Caribbean. We discuss all of the films in the series (so far!), so don't miss out unless you want a curse put on ya! Savvy? 

S102 Movie Throwback: The Goonies

HEY YOU GUYS! In our second episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss a classic movie throwback: Richard Donner's 'The Goonies' (1985). Enjoy!