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Films Under Discussion

Films Under Discussion

By: Des Thomson Paul B. Ewing Jack Barr
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Welcome to Films Under Discussion, a movie review podcast so named for the trio of FUDs behind the mics.

Long time pals, Des, Paul, and Jack love nothing more than discussing, dissecting and quite often disagreeing about all things cinema. So much so, they started up a film club for friends and family back in 2017; the "Cinematic Understanding N' Talk Society".

Enjoying their own patter so much, and being three lads approaching middle age (some faster than others), they were moved to bring this mature and sensible insight to the masses. Throw in some facts, quizzes and the odd philosophical meander, and you've got Films Under Discussion.

The format is simple, unique and infinitely repeatable...

One of the FUDs picks a theme and a corresponding film to match. The other two follow with their own film choices based on their interpretation of the theme. Then off they go, discussing one film per episode to varying degrees of sense, taste and decency until the theme is resolved.

Then they do it all again as the next FUD in line picks their theme.

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Episodes
  • The Bad Guy Wins - The Usual Suspects

    The Bad Guy Wins - The Usual Suspects
    Apr 28 2026

    We're still in our second "Fud's of Future Past" special. All of our partners used to be part of our film club! And they have some ideas for what we should talk about on the podcast...

    Jack's partner has decided to lead us down a dark cinematic path with a rare movie phenomenon... a film where the bad guy wins! Paul has selected one of the most iconic twists in cinematic history where the bad guy wins! Does this film still live up to the pop culture hype or has it passed its prime? And which one of the fuds quotes the best "Keyser Söze"

    As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • The Bad Guy Wins - Watchmen

    The Bad Guy Wins - Watchmen
    Apr 21 2026

    We're at it again with our "Fud's of Future Past" special as all of our partners used to be part of our film club! And they have some ideas for what we should talk about on the podcast...

    Jack's partner is up next and has decided to lead us down a dark cinematic path with a rare movie phenomenon... a film where the bad guy wins! Jack is up first and he's asking us... who watches the Watchmen! Spoilers... we do, and we have some stuff to say about it!

    As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.
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    2 hrs and 43 mins
  • Foreign Language Film - Amelie

    Foreign Language Film - Amelie
    Apr 14 2026

    It's the final film in our current theme! Paul keeps us out of the comfort zone of Hollywood and the English language...and has decided to take us into global cinema with foreign language films! Let's all overcome that 1 inch barrier together!

    Oh la la, Jack takes us all to Paris with French standout Amelie! This whimsical flick about a day dream believer suits Jack to a T... but will our cynical analysis be the reality check for this over-stylised slice of cinema or will whimsy win the day?

    As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, an existential crisis question, a wee quiz and our final scores.
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    1 hr and 40 mins
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