Straight Jack

Episodes

1. 26

   Ep 26 - Elle, Kangaroo Jack and Straight Time

   Straight Jack Theme - In the final episode of Straight Jack, French drama 'Elle', 'Kangaroo Jack' and 'Straight Time' are discussed.

   Jun 4, 2017
2. 25

   Ep 25 - John Wick: Chapter 2, Infernal Affairs 2 and Evil Dead 2

   Sequels Theme - 'John Wick: Chapter 2' starring Keanu Reeves, middle child of the infamous Chinese Franchise 'Infernal Affairs 2' and cult-horror-comedy-classic 'Evil Dead 2'.

   May 20, 2017
3. 23

   Straight Jack - Oscar Special 2017

   Robbie, James and Ian watch and discuss the 9 Best Picture nominees from the 89th Academy Awards

   Feb 25, 2017
4. 24

   Ep 24 - La La Land, Once and Grease

   Musicals Theme - Featuring much praised 'La La Land', independent Irish film 'Once' and cult classic 'Grease'.

   Feb 25, 2017
5. 23

   Ep 23 - Silence, Bruce Almighty and Passion of Joan of Arc

   Religion Theme - This episode we discuss Scorsese's latest epic 'Silence', Shadyac's/Carrey's 'Bruce Almighty' and truly vintage 'Passion of Joan of Arc'.

   Feb 5, 2017
6. 22

   Ep 22 - Passengers, Moon and Plan 9 from Outer Space

   Space Theme - Hollywood's latest voyage into space in 'Passengers', not so cult classic 'Moon' and potential worst movie ever 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' discussed.

   Jan 18, 2017
7. 19

   Top 5's 2016 Special

   With 2016 a distant memory, Robbie, Ian and James talk through their favourite 5 films of the year.

   Jan 18, 2017
8. 21

   Ep 21 - Birth of a Nation, Funny haha and Reservoir Dogs

   Directorial Debuts Theme - Nate Parker's controversial Birth of a Nation, Andrew Bujalski's mumblecore-founding Funny Haha and QT's Reservoir Dogs

   Jan 3, 2017
9. 20

   Ep 20 - Paterson, Incendies and Speed

   Buses Theme - Jim Jarmusch's latest (critically acclaimed) 'Paterson' heads the episode in which 'Incendies' and the all action 'Speed' are also discussed.

   Dec 24, 2016
10. 19

    Ep 19 - Arrival, Zodiac and Ghost in the Shell

    Cracking the Code Theme - attempting to discuss new release 'Arrival', Fincher's 'Zodiac' and the original 'Ghost in the Shell' via satellite link up.

    Nov 28, 2016
11. 18

    Ep 18 - I, Daniel Blake, Dancer in the Dark and MASH

    Palme d'Or Winners Theme - This week; much talked about 'I, Daniel Blake', Von Trier's 'Dancer in the Dark' and 70s war dramedy 'MASH' are discussed.

    Nov 17, 2016
12. 17

    Ep 17 - Swiss Army Man, Let The Right One In and Beauty and the Beast

    Odd Couple Theme - This week polarising indie film 'Swiss Army Man', 'Let The Right One In' and Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' are discussed.

    Nov 5, 2016
13. 16

    Ep 16 - Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Bourne Identity and Starman

    One The Run Theme - Featuring Taika Waititi's latest offering 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', 'The Bourne Identity' starring Matt Damon and Sci-fi classic 'Starman'.

    Oct 19, 2016
14. 15

    Ep 15 - Hell or High Water, The Town and Dog Day Afternoon

    Heist Theme - Ian, James and Robbie talk through critically acclaimed Hell or High Water, Boston-based thriller 'The Town' and Lumet's 'Dog Day Afternoon'

    Sep 28, 2016
15. 14

    Ep 14 - The Childhood of a Leader, Inglorious Basterds, It Happened Here

    Alternate Reality Theme - Brady Corbet's directoral debut 'The Childhood of a Leader', QT's 'Inglorious Bastereds' and early independent film 'It Happened Here' are at the centre of this episode's discussion.

    Sep 28, 2016
16. 13

    Ep 13 - The Shallows, 28 Days Later and Planet of the Apes

    Survival Theme - 'The Shallows', '28 Days Later' and the original 'Planet of the Apes' are all discussed and compared in line with this fortnight's theme

    Sep 12, 2016
17. 12

    Ep 12 - Finding Dory, Évolution and Waterworld

    Nautical Theme - Ian, James and Robbie talk through Disney's latest box office hit Finding Dory, French indie film Évolution and Waterworld starring Kevin Costner.

    Sep 12, 2016
18. 11

    Ep 11 - The Neon Demon, Girlhood and Heathers

    Female Cliques Theme - NWR's The Neon Demon, Girlhood and Heathers are all reviewed and compared.

    Aug 14, 2016
19. 10

    Ep 10 - Notes on Blindness, The Intouchables and The Elephant Man

    Impairment Theme - Including the first documentary review in the form of 'Notes on Blindness', French blockbuster 'The Intouchables' and David Lynch's 'The Elephant Man'.

    Aug 1, 2016
20. 9

    Ep 9 - X-men: Apocalypse, Chronicle and The Crow

    Superpowers Theme - The latest instalment of the X-men franchise, Josh Trank's 'Chronicle' and cult classic 'The Crow' are compared in this fortnight's episode.

    Jul 17, 2016
21. 5

    Top 5's 2016 Special - Midway Point

    Robbie, Ian and James talk through their favourite 5 films of the year so far.

    Jul 17, 2016
22. 8

    Ep 8 - Love & Friendship, Gone Girl and Body Heat

    Femme Fetale Theme - Whit Stillman's latest 'Love and Friendship', Fincher's Gone Girl and the 1981 classic 'Body Heat' are all discussed in this fortnightly Podcast.

    Jul 5, 2016
23. 7

    Ep 7 - The Nice Guys, Inherent Vice and Blood Simple

    Private Investigator Theme - discussing new release 'The Nice Guys' starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, PTA's 'Inherent Vice' and the Coen Brother's classic, 'Blood Simple'.

    Jun 19, 2016
24. 6

    Ep 6 - Everybody Wants Some, Bad Neighbours and School Ties

    Frat House Theme - discussing Richard Linklater's new movie 'Everybody Wants Some', 'Bad Neighbours' starring Zac Efron, Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan and forgotten gem 'School Ties'

    May 31, 2016
25. 5

    Ep 5 - Louder Than Bombs, Silver Linings Playbook and Three Colours Blue

    Grief Theme - New release 'Louder Than Bombs', O'Russell's 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'Trois Coleurs Bleu' are all discussed and compared

    May 21, 2016