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Films Under Discussion

Films Under Discussion

Written 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
  • A Film You Love From A Genre You Hate - What We Do In The Shadows

    A Film You Love From A Genre You Hate - What We Do In The Shadows
    Jan 27 2026

    Surprise motherfudder, we have guest themes! We call this "Fud's of Future Past" 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...

    Des's partner has given us a truly excellent theme inspired by the fact that Des hates Keira Knightley in a corset... what a weirdo. She wants us to pick a film we love from a genre we hate. Des hates vampire movies (seriously... weirdo) but loves What We Do In The Shadows.

    As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, a wee quiz and our final scores.

    ***Please excuse the technical difficulties with Des' mic on this episode***
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Our First 18 Certificate Film - Return of the Living Dead Part II

    Our First 18 Certificate Film - Return of the Living Dead Part II
    Jan 20 2026

    Theme Three - Theme Hard with a Vengeance. Paul's up with his first theme and he wants to know what everyones first 18 certificate film was.

    Jack's first film was Return of the Living Dead Part II (according to his sisters) and we can only apologies if you happen to have watched this film because of us! We don't let him off easy...

    As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, a wee quiz and our final scores.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Our First 18 Certificate Film - The Running Man

    Our First 18 Certificate Film - The Running Man
    Jan 13 2026

    Theme Three - Theme Hard with a Vengeance. Paul's up with his first theme and he wants to know what everyones first 18 certificate film was.

    Des' first film was The Running Man and he has some interesting ideas on what his stalker name would be if he was part of the show.

    As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, a wee quiz and our final scores.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
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