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  • 16: Easy A - a (Re)Encounter

    16: Easy A - a (Re)Encounter
    Oct 16 2025
    After the brief switch-up from the last episode, our two hosts are back with another slight change to the usual format, albeit a familiar one. On this episode, Sam and Boris will be discussing a film - a relatively famous film at that - which Sam hadn't seen before, Easy A from 2010. The duo discuss the longevity of the American high school film and how Easy A expanded upon this established film tradition and advanced it into the 2010s, as well as the star potential of one Emma Stone and the improbability of her passing off as a 17-year old. They also comment on the film's slightly uneven two halves and the importance of well-used cameos and references. Nothing says autumn like a back to school film so dig out those John Hughes VHSes and CDs, but only after you've listened to Sam and Boris' takes on Easy A

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    1 h et 33 min
  • 15: Born This Way - a (Re)Encounter

    15: Born This Way - a (Re)Encounter
    Aug 29 2025
    Well we're doing something a bit different again, but variety is the spice of life, and speaking of spicing things up few artists manage to be as relentlessly provocative, relevant and visionary whilst staying in the mainstream as Lady Gaga. To celebrate Pride (we know we're a little late), as well as some of the music that defined our early teenage years, we'll be covering Gaga's seminal 2011 album Born This Way, complete with a slightly new format to reflect this new genre of review. Join the church of Gaga as we journey back to where many of the inspirations for her later musical experiments arguably began, and allow your pleasure centres (or at least the parts of your mind that enjoy listening to us talking about stuff) to be relentlessly bludgeoned by facts, feelings and fangirling over this iconic cultural time capsule. Put your paws up, put your headphones in, and press play - 'cause you were born this way, baby!

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    1 h et 18 min
  • 14: The Last Airbender - a (Re)Encounter

    14: The Last Airbender - a (Re)Encounter
    Jul 1 2025
    Water, Earth, Fire, Air - all combined to create a disaster of a film, which could have been great! Well, at least we eventually got the Netflix live-action version to rewrite the past wrongs. But that still doesn't mean Boris can't suffer the pain Sam did when watching M. Night Shyamalan's 2010 film The Last Airbender when it originally came out. However, it ended up being too much for Boris as a lover of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon - so the hosting duo called upon long-time listener and avid fan of the animated series, Emma Sophie Jahns to make the watching experience more manageable. If you've missed Boris and Sam slamming and ripping a piece of media to shreds, then get ready for one wild ride - not even Emma's attempts at finding a silver lining can change the tides of negative opinions from both our hosts and the wider viewing public.

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    1 h et 26 min
  • 13: Wallace and Gromit (the short films) - a (Re)Encounter

    13: Wallace and Gromit (the short films) - a (Re)Encounter
    May 30 2025
    Here at (Re)Encounters we like to not only educate, but help tackle deeply rooted fears. While some people shake in their boots when watching gory horror and slasher flicks, Boris gets more than just the jitters when even considering watching anything made using claymation; the world famous stop-motion animation method which created those irrepressibly quirky and quintessentially British heroes of screens big and small, Wallace and Gromit. These two have a special place in the hearts of many, Sam included, so he's been pushing for Boris to bite the bullet and watch them for quite some time. The dynamic duo of zany, wide-grinned inventor and faithful, eye-rolling canine companion have long captivated the hearts and minds of children and adults alike, and it's past time that Boris understood why. In this super-charged episode (our thirteenth - unlucky for some, but not for us- it means we can celebrate a baker's dozen of episodes) our own duo of hosts will cast their analytical eyes over the four short films aired on television that included the cheese-loving pair; A Grand Day Out (1989), The Wrong Trousers (1993), A Close Shave (1995), and A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008). Sit down, have a cuppa and enjoy your favourite cheesy comestible, it'll be absolutely cracking!

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    1 h et 30 min
  • 12: An Introduction to Westerns with The Searchers - a (Re)Encounter

    12: An Introduction to Westerns with The Searchers - a (Re)Encounter
    Apr 7 2025
    Ah the Western, a film genre so famous and full of conventions that it's always a synch to parody and poke fun at, but Boris had never seen one before, leaving a massive gap in his steadily growing catalogue of film knowledge. Before this episode that is... this time, Sam decided to show Boris one of the most celebrated of all Western films; The Searchers (1956). Almost 69 years ago, this classic revenge-quest film opened new doors for the genre and showed the world just how well visuals and story can join up to make a film truly spectacular. Listen as Sam gushes over a masterpiece, and Boris complicates things with his fresh new take on the film and Westerns as a whole. An occasion when their rankings actually match up? That'll be the day!

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    1 h et 17 min
  • 11: The Princess Bride - a (Re)Encounter

    11: The Princess Bride - a (Re)Encounter
    Feb 21 2025

    You must be pretty used to disappointment by now when it comes to Boris and his lack of film knowledge - well, fear not, for this time Sam has called for some extra help! Joined by the lovely Nadja Bonk, our podcasting duo accompany Buttercup and Westley on their romantic adventures, as well as audience favourites Inigo Montoya, Vizzini and Fezzik amongst many, many notable characters. With an endless supply of quotable lines, incredible acting performances and beautiful nature shots, The Princess Bride is a true 80s classic. So put on your headphones, open those frame-narrative-inducing books and prepare to be transported to a fairytale world like no other - and that's not just on account of Sam and Nadja's disbelief at Boris's plot summary!


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    1 h et 16 min
  • 10: Saved from the Cutting Room 1 - a Re-(Re)Encounter

    10: Saved from the Cutting Room 1 - a Re-(Re)Encounter
    Jan 13 2025
    After a lengthy hiatus, they're back! Sam and Boris prepare themselves for a new year full of excitement, new projects and energy by looking back at some of the moments which were originally left on the cutting room floor. Featuring brand-new segments, get ready to revisit a few of the films previously discussed on (Re)Encounters and delve deeper into what makes our two hosts tick. Remember, we are always happy to hear back from you: our Instagram (@reencounters) and email (reencounterspodcast@gmail.com) are waiting for your feedback!

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    36 min
  • 09: Waking Ned Devine - a (Re)Encounter

    09: Waking Ned Devine - a (Re)Encounter
    Jun 3 2024
    For this episode of (Re)Encounters, Sam and Boris are hopping over to the picturesque village of Tulaigh Mhór (Tullymore) to discuss the 1998 sleeper hit Waking Ned, otherwise known as Waking Ned Devine. The podcasting duo discusses the significance of the film and its wide-reaching appeal both in the British Isles and in the United States, as well as the depictions of rural life in Ireland in the late 90s. Of course, Boris and Sam also go into detail about the humourous side of a film dealing with death and an aging community - it may sound like an unlikely combination, but it makes sense in the end (just about). Have you seen or heard of this piece of Irish cinematic history before? Get in touch with us on Instagram (@reencounters) or email (reencounterspodcast@gmail.com) and let us know - we'll be waiting with a glass of whisky for you when you do.

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    1 h et 2 min