Signs (2002) with co-host Sarah

An episode of the Review It Yourself podcast, hosted by Review It Yourself, titled "Signs (2002) with co-host Sarah" was published on January 19, 2025 and runs 166 minutes.

January 19, 2025 ·166m · Review It Yourself

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Summary

Sean and Sarah review one of their favourite films, M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002). They once again examine what the top critics think, before embarking on an in-depth dive into the film. Discussion Points:-The way this film divides people.-The Bad Reviews return!-The laser focus of this film.-Sean isn't happy to be taught how to pronounce a word by Sarah, someone from the South. -Sarah and Sean wonder if people trust mainstream critics anymore.-Whether people consider films art or content.-Studios treating the audience as if they are wrong. -The VERY outside interference in this film. -Sean and Sarah DISAGREE regarding a character. -Sarah thinks the time setting is ambiguous.-Merrill's 'miracle' and Graham's loss of faith.-The way that brothers (Graham and Merrill) interact.-The lack of a female role in the family.-Sean is horrified by the idea of a sequel to this film.Raised Questions:-Have you met anyone who is on the fence about this film?-Are you fed up of 'faffy' words in critic's reviews?-Why are reviews always trying to be funny?-Do people need to stop comparing this to 'The Sixth Sense' (1999)?-Why do people talk to Graham in a strange way?-Did the ending pay off for you?-Would Sarah and Sean's sarcasm be welcome in America?-How good is Cherry Jones?-Why won't the family call a vet?-Is this Mel Gibson's best performance?-Why does Sarah love a dinner party scene?-Do the aliens have a sense of vengeance?-What is the film actually about?Time stamps:0:20 Introduction to Film Reviews1:39 Chasing the Right Tone3:05 Bad Reviews and Polarizing Opinions7:38 Diving into Rotten Tomatoes11:22 Critics’ Takes on Signs11:31 The Weight of Expectations16:15 Critiquing Film Criticism27:34 Audience Reactions to Signs47:52 Analysing Character Dynamics52:01 The Emotional Core of the Film59:16 Themes of Grief and Loss1:06:16 Community Responses to Crisis1:18:50 The Timelessness of Signs1:24:15 Eerie Settings and Rural America1:32:02 Notable Characters and Their Impact1:38:29 The Role of Communication2:01:11 Emotional Connections and Relationships2:14:47 The Alien Threat Emerges2:27:41 Regaining Faith and Purpose2:34:32 Critiquing Modern Cinema2:42:06 Reflections on Humanity and Hope2:43:55 Final Thoughts and FarewellsThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Sean and Sarah review one of their favourite films, M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002). They once again examine what the top critics think, before embarking on an in-depth dive into the film.

Discussion Points:

-The way this film divides people.

-The Bad Reviews return!

-The laser focus of this film.

-Sean isn't happy to be taught how to pronounce a word by Sarah, someone from the South.

-Sarah and Sean wonder if people trust mainstream critics anymore.

-Whether people consider films art or content.

-Studios treating the audience as if they are wrong.

-The VERY outside interference in this film.

-Sean and Sarah DISAGREE regarding a character.

-Sarah thinks the time setting is ambiguous.

-Merrill's 'miracle' and Graham's loss of faith.

-The way that brothers (Graham and Merrill) interact.

-The lack of a female role in the family.

-Sean is horrified by the idea of a sequel to this film.

Raised Questions:

-Have you met anyone who is on the fence about this film?

-Are you fed up of 'faffy' words in critic's reviews?

-Why are reviews always trying to be funny?

-Do people need to stop comparing this to 'The Sixth Sense' (1999)?

-Why do people talk to Graham in a strange way?

-Did the ending pay off for you?

-Would Sarah and Sean's sarcasm be welcome in America?

-How good is Cherry Jones?

-Why won't the family call a vet?

-Is this Mel Gibson's best performance?

-Why does Sarah love a dinner party scene?

-Do the aliens have a sense of vengeance?

-What is the film actually about?

Time stamps:

0:20 Introduction to Film Reviews

1:39 Chasing the Right Tone

3:05 Bad Reviews and Polarizing Opinions

7:38 Diving into Rotten Tomatoes

11:22 Critics’ Takes on Signs

11:31 The Weight of Expectations

16:15 Critiquing Film Criticism

27:34 Audience Reactions to Signs

47:52 Analysing Character Dynamics

52:01 The Emotional Core of the Film

59:16 Themes of Grief and Loss

1:06:16 Community Responses to Crisis

1:18:50 The Timelessness of Signs

1:24:15 Eerie Settings and Rural America

1:32:02 Notable Characters and Their Impact

1:38:29 The Role of Communication

2:01:11 Emotional Connections and Relationships

2:14:47 The Alien Threat Emerges

2:27:41 Regaining Faith and Purpose

2:34:32 Critiquing Modern Cinema

2:42:06 Reflections on Humanity and Hope

2:43:55 Final Thoughts and Farewells

Thanks for Listening!

Find us here:

X: @YourselfReview

Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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