Shoulders of Giants

#42 Three Amigos

A sequel to the 1986 cult comedy classic. 

Bubble Episode: Glass Onion

It’s time for another Bubble episode this week on the podcast, as we have a chat about Glass Onion, the most recent murder mystery offering from writer/director Rian Johnson, discussing this and its predecessor, Knives Out.

We go deep into spoilery detail for both films, talking murders, the murdered and murderers. Not to mention some juicy Craig talk, the wonderful supporting cast, and how both films revel in their genre defying, convention bending, plot twisting, and character choking.

And as if all this isn’t enough, we also touch upon other Whodunits we love, Johnson’s at times divisive career, and more!

So meet us in the library... Bring a candlestick, lock the door, and don’t trust a soul.

 

#41 Back to the Future

A 4th part to the seminal Back to the Future franchise. 

#40 The Rock

The pitch: "A sequel to the 1996 action classic."

#39 Labyrinth

A sequel to the 1986 musical fantasy film.

#38 Grosse Pointe Blank

The pitch: "Come up with a sequel to the classic 1997 comedy action romance."

Bubble Episode: Werewolves

Keep your hair on for this halloween special, as Sheppy and Jimmy have a chat about werewolf representation in movies and TV.  

#37 An American Werewolf In London

The pitch: "Come up with a sequel to the classic 1981 horror comedy."

Bubble Episode: Raw Shoulders - Giants To Be Buried With

This week things have got serious, as we present a unique episode of our pod. For the first time, Jimmy and Sheppy record Shoulders of Giants… 

…In the same time zone…! 

…Banter while in the same country…!! 

…Get wholly over-stimulated, in the same room!!! 

Which cinematic character does Sheppy find arousing who perhaps he shouldn’t? 

What film did young Jimmy cry during while being the victim of parental neglect? 

And how many beers does it take to derail a podcast?  (spoiler- none. The damage was done a long time ago.) 

So brace yourselves for an epic round of cinematic deep dives, a staggeringly in-depth Q n’ A, impossible tangents, astonishing revelations, and the occasional cameo from Sheppy’s dog.  

Buckle up, take a deep breath and watch that step… This one’s a doozy. 

 

 

Bubble Episode: Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul

It’s Bubble time again on Shoulder of Giants, as we discuss in spoilery detail the finale of TV phenomenon Better Call Saul, as well as some deep delves into the show as a whole, not to mention the Mother Ship, Breaking Bad. 

These are shows which personify the concept of compulsive (or, if you like, addictive) viewing. 

Both are arguably flawless in concept, construction and realisation, with ingenious direction and spellbinding storytelling. 

Add to this some performances and characters that are at once iconic, lovable, hateable, frustrating, self-destructive and painful to watch, and you’re left with an experience all too human, making viewing in complete comfort an impossibility. 

The shows basically boil down to stories about deeply flawed people; the two leads showing the corrosive effects of negativity- selfishness, immorality, egotism, unchecked ambition and greed. 

The terms Gold Standard TV or Modern Classic are often thrown around with wild abandon- here are two cases of absolute merit. 

Hubris was never so calamitous.  Loveable characters never so irredeemable. That’s chemistry for you.