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Each week, Danielle and Brenton discuss a movie from the Internet Movie Database list of best films, as rated by IMDb account holders.Starting with #1, they are counting up the best movies of all time and looking into some of the greatest films you mightn't ever have seen.An 'Honorable Mention' episode is released once a month, discussing a great film that didn't quite make the Top 250 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Honorable Mention - The Martian

    The Martian - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of June 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the fun and creative problem-solving narrative, and an in-depth comparison between the film and the novel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Episode #56 - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Raiders of the Lost Ark - The #56 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a brief breakdown of the entire series, and a conversation on whether this is actually a good movie. (It's not).P.S. We understand the movie is just called 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and not 'Indiana Jones and the...' but the other 4 movies have the prefix title, and it's brand recognition, so forgive us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Episode #55 - Memento

    Memento - The #55 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the unique, non-linear narrative technique, and the meaning behind the ending of the film. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    BONUS Episode #11 - 50th Episode Spectacular!

    This bonus episode is a celebration of our first 50 episodes (technically with 50 main Episodes, 12 Honorable Mentions and 10 Bonus episodes, it's actually been 72!) where we have a guest, Brenton's sister, Jessica on to have a laugh and play some games, looking over the time we've had on the WeAreDb Film Podcast so far.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!This episode was originally published on May 2, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #54 - Cinema Paradiso

    Cinema Paradiso - The #50 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the heart-warming story of the main character's relationship to the cinema and movies, and a look into our memories of our small hometown cinema theaters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Episode #53 - City Lights

    City Lights - The #42 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison to 'Modern Times' from 1936, and a look at the sweat and classic ending. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Honorable Mention - Dunkirk

    Dunkirk - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes looking into the interesting Nolan approach to a true-event war movie, and the brilliant use of sound and music throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Episode #52 - Apocalypse Now

    Apocalypse Now - The #54 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a deep-dive into the meaning and symbolism of the film, how amazing it is this movie ever got made, and a discussion about the 1991 documentary 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse' on the filming of the movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Episode #51 - Grave of the Fireflies

    Grave of the Fireflies - The #48 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the incredibly powerful and important story, the Japanese-civilians' war backdrop, and the amazing symbolism of the 'red' versions of the character's throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS Episode #10 - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 3

    This uncut bonus episode is a continuation of our break down of the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 3 of 3.This episode was originally published on April 29, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    WeAreDb SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Please listen.

    We have to drastically reduce the amount of content we are producing through this podcast, despite really enjoying producing it, and we love hearing all the feedback and support from you guys.This won’t be goodbye forever (we enjoy doing this too much!) but we will go from releasing 6 episodes per month, including an Honorable Mention and Patreon Bonus episode, to aiming to release 1 per month total.It has been 50 main episodes, 12 Honorable Mentions, 10 Bonus episodes, 6 different special guests over 12 episodes, 11000+ listens from 47 different countries.We’d personally like to thank all of the guests that have been on the show so far. We will continue to be reachable on all platforms, mostly Instagram, and are still approachable for any collaborations with you fine people. Of course, please listen to all episodes currently available, show your support on Patreon, and as always, thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #50 - Alien

    Alien - The #53 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the subtle and suspenseful art of this movie, and looking into the best and worst traits of the entire horror movie genre.Be sure to check out 'In Love With the Process' podcast if you love filmmaking and getting behind the art! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #49 - Rear Window

    Rear Window - The #51 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the creative visual story-telling by Hitchcock, and the relationship between Jeff and Lisa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Honorable Mention - Primal Fear

    Primal Fear - Rated at 7.7 / 10 on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the brilliant performances by the actors (and characters), and the great character arc depicted from the hard-cut ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #48 - Joker

    Joker - The #49 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the many influences of the film, and the strong theme of mental health running throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #47 - Casablanca

    Casablanca - The #50 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the unique wartime setting, and the (possible) hidden meaning to Bogart's character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS Episode #9 - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 2

    This uncut bonus episode is a continuation of our break down of the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 2 of 3.This episode was originally published via Patreon on March 27, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #46 - The Prestige

    The Prestige - The #46 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the intense ethical problems arisen by the characters (particularly Hugh Jackman's), and Nolan's creative use of time in all his projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #45 - Once Upon a Time in the West

    Once Upon a Time in the West - The #48 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison between this and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and an interesting look into the motivations of the main characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Honorable Mention - Dances with Wolves

    Dances with Wolves - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the representations of Native Americans, and whether this movie needed to be 4 hours long! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #44 - Whiplash

    Whiplash - The #46 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes talks about the motivations of both main characters, and the real world effects of the movie and its messages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #43 - The Departed

    The Departed - The #45 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes the refreshing setting and characters to the mafia genre, and whether this movie is overrated. They talk about how confusing and illogical parts of this movie are, and whether or not it should have won Best Picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS Episode #8 - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 1

    NOTE: This episode was also published as an edited, cleaner version, if you'd prefer to listen to that.This uncut bonus episode starts to break down the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 1 of 3.This episode was originally published via Patreon on February 28, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS Episode - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 1

    This Bonus Episode starts to break down the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Endgame.Please see We Are Db on Patreon to listen to the remaining episodes on Phase 2 and Phase 3, as well as other bonus episodes, and every usual episode uncut and unedited, over on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #42 - The Intouchables

    The Intouchables - The #44 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison of this to The Upside, and the genuine and human relationships between the characters / actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #41 - Gladiator

    Gladiator - The #42 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes our disagreement on whether this is actually a good movie, and the interesting historical setting of the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Honorable Mention - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes a rather thorough break-down of the entire Harry Potter series, as well as looking into which films are best for different reasons, and comparing elements of the films with the books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #40 - Psycho

    Psycho - The #41 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the influence of the iconic music and scenes, and thinking critically about what is actually 'psycho' about Norman Bates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #39 - Modern Times

    Modern Times - The #40 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a look into the context this movie was released in, and what iconic comedy performances Chaplin had influence on in the following decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS Episode #7 - Technology and film!

    This uncut bonus episode talks about colour movies, ethnic misrepresentations, and questionable uses of technology in film. Danielle and Brenton talk about the history of animation, and an interesting discussion around where identity technology can go in the future, and the ethical issues it presents.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!This episode was originally published via Patreon on January 31, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #38 - The Pianist

    The Pianist - The #39 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes how the war and Holocaust has been represented in cinema, and that this film focuses on a more personal civilian story than most other films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #37 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day

    Terminator 2: Judgment Day - The #38 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion breaks-down why this sequel is better than the first, and a quick look into the paradoxes proposed in the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Honorable Mention - Titanic

    Titanic - Rated at 7.8 / 10 on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guest Dan LeFebvre of the 'Based on a True Story' podcast. The discussion includes the accuracy of the events seen in the movie, and the sheer scale of the production and its wake.Be sure to check out 'Based on a True Story' podcast for a detailed comparison of reality and film events, for over 150 titles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #36 - Back to the Future

    Back to the Future - The #37 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes some of the Easter eggs and goofy 80s-comedy flaws, but how it still manages to be a fun, timeless classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #35 - American History X

    American History X - The #36 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes thoughtfully exploring the etymology of the N-word, and looking into the interesting arc of Norton's character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS Episode #6 - That movie is so underrated

    This uncut bonus episode lists off up to 50 movies that are great but just missed out on the IMDb's Top 250 List. Danielle and Brenton talk about some reasons why certain titles deserve the discussion and ultimately decide upon the 'Honorable Mention' movie titles for the coming future.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!This episode was originally published via Patreon on January 3, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #34 - The Lion King

    The Lion King - The #34 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes a comparison to the new 2019 version, and talk about what is the greatest animated movie of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #33 - Parasite

    Parasite - The #33 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the motivations of all characters, and the single moments that changed this movie completely.The conversation on Parasite itself starts at 13.30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Honorable Mention - Apocalypto

    Apocalypto - Rated at 7.8 / 10 on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the accurate depiction of the Mayan culture, and the bad-ass moves seen in the third act! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #32 - The Usual Suspects

    The Usual Suspects - The #31 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison with Se7en from the same year, and what makes a good movie twist ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #31 - Harakiri

    Harakiri - The #32 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a quick comparison between this film and Seven Samurai, and talks about the artistic quality of Japanese cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS Episode #5 - That movie changed my life

    This uncut bonus episode answers 10 questions from the 30-day film challenge. Danielle and Brenton talk about some of the most surprising movies, good and bad, and discuss which movies have impacted their lives the most.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 3 of 3.This episode was originally published via Patreon on November 29, 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #30 - Interstellar

    Interstellar - The #30 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the impressive and accurate scientific theories portrayed, and why the fate of the Earth is coming to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #29 - Léon: The Professional

    Léon: The Professional - The #29 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the differences between French and American Indie films, and whether the character of Matilda is likeable and what are her motivations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Honorable Mention - Monster

    Monster - Rated at 7.3 / 10 on the IMDb as of October 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guests Dasha German and Gabriela Kostadinova. The discussion includes the current representation of women in the film industry, and the journey and experiences of making their new project 'Bad Trip'. (The conversation regarding Monster doesn't actually start until 43.35)Be sure to check out Feelreal Films for more on 'Bad Trip', or follow the ladies on Instagram for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #28 - The Green Mile

    The Green Mile - The #28 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison to the Shawshank Redemption, and the reasons why we think the film isn't regarded higher on the list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #27 - Spirited Away

    Spirited Away - The #27 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guest Miranda Sanchez from IGN. The discussion includes the hidden symbolism detail throughout, and some of the differences between American and Japanese animation films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BONUS Episode #4 - Comedies are hard to do well

    This uncut bonus episode answers 10 questions from the 30-day film challenge. Danielle and Brenton talk about some of the most disappointing or depressing movies, and discuss some of their favourite animated movies of all time.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 2 of 3.This episode was originally published via Patreon on September 13, 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #26 - Saving Private Ryan

    Saving Private Ryan - The #26 movie on the IMDb as of August 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a deep breakdown of war and war films, and the amazing little elements, symbolism and character developments by Spielberg throughout the film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Episode #25 - Life is Beautiful

    Life is Beautiful - The #25 movie on the IMDb as of July 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the incredible mixture of comedy and drama, and the clever foregrounding and story-telling techniques used by Benigni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Each week, Danielle and Brenton discuss a movie from the Internet Movie Database list of best films, as rated by IMDb account holders.Starting with #1, they are counting up the best movies of all time and looking into some of the greatest films you mightn't ever have seen.An 'Honorable Mention' episode is released once a month, discussing a great film that didn't quite make the Top 250 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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