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Dodge This: Action Movies Unleashed
Hosted by Simon Feilder · EN
Simon Feilder and Matthew Highton are British comedians separated by a sea but united by their love of action movies. Join them for a celebration of the latest and (hopefully) greatest in action cinema from around the world, from big budget bombastic bonanzas to down & dirty DTV darlings.
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THE SHADOW STRAYS (Indonesia, 2024) with Emil Struijker Boudier
Dec 4, 202401:08:01Tap to summarizeUndercover Dutchman Emil Struijker Boudier returns to the fray to dissect Indonesian gore-fest actioner 'The Shadows Strays' written and directed by Timo Tjahjanto and starring Aurora Ribero >>> THE SHADOW STRAYS trailer <<<There's a few column inches for The Wild Robot, The Substance, Will & Harper and a bit too much wrestling & Assassin's Creed depending on who you ask...The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.comSubscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comEmil is on IG: @emilstruijkerAffiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, help our mummy issues by rating and reviewing us on Apple or Spotify plz&thxSupport the show
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THE KILLER (USA, 2024 & HK, 1989) with Chris Gau
Nov 11, 202401:03:19Tap to summarize'Bit on the side' of the show Chris Gau returns to relive the good old days of John Woo 1989 and also the polarising days of J-Dubs 2024 as we get into the director's remake of his own movie The Killer starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy, Sam Worthington, Diana Silvers, Eric Cantona, and Saïd Taghmaoui.>>> THE KILLER 2024 trailer <<<We also touch upon Take Cover, We All Loved Each Other So Much, It's What's Inside, Furiosa, Rebel Ridge, The Killer's Game and a very special mention for Indian blockbuster Jigra... ;)The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.comSubscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comChris is hard to find online but follow him on LETTERBOXDAffiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, why not propose to the show.... (rate (and review) on Apple or Spotify plz&thx)Support the show
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LIFE AFTER FIGHTING (Australia, 2024) with Andy Gorham
Oct 28, 202401:30:59Tap to summarizeStrewth mate, this episode we're joined by Furthest Away Guest So Far, action movie fan extraordinaire Andy Gorham to talk Bren Foster's Aussie breakout beatdown bonanza Life After Fighting. Spoilers: IT RIPS.>> LIFE AFTER FIGHTING trailer <<There's also time to take a swing at The Lockdown, The Twilight Samurai, The Mission and lots of pre-waffle...All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.comSubscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comAndy is on twitter: https://x.com/andrewmgorhamThe show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod Affiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, why not let go and.... rate (and review) on Apple or Spotify plz&thx?Support the show
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KILL (India, 2024) with Matthew Highton
Oct 14, 202401:08:07Tap to summarizeOh boy we are so back and what a start as former co-host and now co-parent Matt Highton returns to help us tackle Bollywood bloodbath KILL directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and starring Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Chhaya and Tanya Maniktala. >> KILL trailer<<We also tickle your fancy with mentions of Beetlejuicex2, Alien: Romulus, Furiosa, Hundreds Of Beavers, Rebel Ridge, The Creator and much more waffle....All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.comSubscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comMatthew is on twitter and threads and here: https://www.matthewhighton.com/The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod Affiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, why not let go and.... rate (and review) on Apple or Spotify plz&thx?Support the show
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TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (Hong Kong, 2024) with Chris Gau
Jun 19, 202401:03:09Tap to summarizeI now pronounce you 'friend of the show' Chris Gau is back as his wish for a Hong Kong banger is granted in action extravaganzea mouthful TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN directed by Soi Cheang, and starring Louis Koo, Sammo Hung, Richie Jen, Raymond Lam, Terrance Lau, Kenny Wong, Philip Ng, Tony Wu and German Cheun.>>> TOTW: WI trailer <<<We also touch upon Ambulance, Bad Boys For Life, Story Of Ricky, The Long Kiss Goodnight, In Search Of The Last Action Heroes, The Fall Guy, Action! and so much more...The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.comSubscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comChris is hard to find online but follow him on LETTERBOXDAffiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, why not be a full s3x friend of the show.... rate (and review) on Apple or Spotify plz&thx?Support the show
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Will Gilbey Interview (Director 'Jericho Ridge')
May 13, 202400:54:12Tap to summarizeOur series (!) of interviews with (British) (up and coming) action movie directors continues with this delightful and insighful chat with Will Gilbey. He's written and edited loads of stuff but his directorial debut JERICHO RIDGE knocks it out of the park.We got into the pros and cons of filming a movie in sub-zero temperatures, why using green screen sucks, how Gavin Rossdale features on the soundtrack and so much more...The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.comWill is on IG and Twitter.Subscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comAffiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, perhaps you could do a rate (and review) on Apple or Spotifyplz&thx?Support the show
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JERICHO RIDGE (UK, 2023) with Joe Roberts
Apr 29, 202401:11:50Tap to summarizeCaptain Big Punch (Joe Roberts) returns to talk about something other than Don Lee as we dive into British survival siege action thriller JERICHO RIDGE, written and directed by Will Gilbey, starring Nikki Amuka-Bird alongside Michael Socha, Zack Morris and Solly McLeod.JERICHO RIDGE trailerWe also get into some pre-waffle about Prestige Television (Shogun, Baby Reindeer), Love Lies Bleeding, Dune 2, method acting, letterboxd ratings, the Steve Martin documentary, Superman: The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Story & Robbie Williams...The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.comSubscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comJoe can be found at iamjoeroberts.comAffiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, god bless America.... could you do a rate (and review) on Apple or Spotify plz&thx?Support the show
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THE BEEKEPER (USA, 2024) with Chris Gau
Mar 4, 202400:58:27Tap to summarizeFans of awful bee puns are in for a treat as Chris Gau rejoins to explore The Stath's smash-em-up THE BEEKEEPER directed by David Ayer, written by Kurt Wimmer and starring Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Phylicia Rashad, Jemma Redgrave and Jeremy Irons. (Fans of the actual movie: your mileage may vary 😬) THE BEEKEEPER trailerWe also got into Chris' magical/maniacal movie watching (check his LETTERBOXD) as well as mentioning THE HOLDOVERS, THE BRICKLAYER and STREETWISE among others.The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.comSubscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comChris is hard to find online but follow him on LETTERBOXDAffiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, hive got a little request.... could you do a rate (and review) on Apple or Spotify plz&thx?Support the show
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ONE MORE SHOT (UK, 2024) (With Ben Mallaby)
Feb 19, 202401:09:16Tap to summarizeSimon is joined by director, educator and chum Ben Mallaby, to get into the weeds on ONE MORE SHOT, James Nunn's all-in-one-take-ish action sequel starring Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Aaron Toney, Waleed Elgadi, Alexis Knapp and Tom Berenger. ONE MORE SHOT TrailerAlso on the menu is REACHER, PRISCILLA, POOR THINGS & ECHO The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.com and here mallby.co.ukSubscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comAffiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, just One More Thing.... could you do a rate (and review) on Apple or Spotify plz&thx?Support the show
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JAMES NUNN Interview (Director 'One More Shot', 'Shark Bait', 'Tower Block')
Feb 5, 202401:00:49Tap to summarizeWhat a treat! Our first directorial interview and it's a smasher, with fellow Brit action maestro JAMES NUNN. James has helmed sniper thriller Tower Block, open sea thrillkiller Shark Bait, 2 entries into the WWE Marine franchise plus 4 movies with HRH Scott Adkins - Green Street 3, Eliminators, One Shot (which we discussed on our 2nd episode of this pod!) and his latest is sequel One More Shot...We discussed the nerdy logistics of making a one-take movie, how to wring the most from a budget, taking into account what the audience wants and everything else you need to become a... Master Of Nunn. The show's got a Twitter: @dodgethispod All the other good stuff is here: simonfeilder.com James is on IG and Twitter.Subscribe to Simon's newsletter thing: simonfeilder.substack.comAffiliate Links:Hosted by Buzzsprout & recorded in Riverside.fmThis will help you watch all the international treats: nordVPNIf you're reading this far, perhaps you could do a rate (and review) on Apple or Spotify plz&thx?Support the show
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