Toni's Film Club — Season 3
Overthinking cinema and the world around it.
About this season
Web series about film history, movies and filmmaking.
Episodes (12)
1. In Defence of Bad Movies
Aired 3 May 2024 • 7 min
2. The Beginner’s Guide to Silent Films
Aired 11 May 2024 • 5 min
Never seen a silent film? Don't know where to start? No problem!
3. Why Studios "Leak" Their Own Movies
Aired 21 May 2024 • 5 min
There is something unusual happening in the film industry today that would be pretty much unthinkable not too long ago. It's the phenomenon of Hollywood studios "leaking" their own movies and tv shows on social media for free.
4. I Watched EVERY Movie You Told Me To
Aired 23 June 2024 • 23 min
14 movies, 1478 minutes, or just over 24 hours of movies - all recommended by you.
5. Why ”Airplane!” is STILL the Best Comedy Ever Made
Aired 22 July 2024 • 9 min
Analysing "Airplane!" and the comedy principles behind it.
6. Can You Trust Film Reviews?
Aired 2 August 2024 • 8 min
As long as there've been movies, there have also been people talking about them. But ever since that talk became a factor of the box office performance, the studios have been doing everything in their power to sway those opinions in their favour. Let's examine.
7. I Spent a Day as a Netflix Extra
Aired 30 September 2024 • 8 min
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a background actor on a major movie or TV show? This is my experience as an extra for a day.
8. Joker: Folie à Deux Review
Aired 3 October 2024
The sequel to the highly successful “Joker” (2019) is finally here. But is it any good? Was it necessary? Why is it a musical? Let’s discuss.
9. Why Is This $75,000,000 Movie Shot on iPhone?
Aired 4 October 2024 • 6 min
Cillian Murphy's upcoming film "28 Years Later" was filmed on an iPhone, as seen from a behind the scenes photo acquired by Wired.
10. How “True Story” Movies Lie to You
Aired 27 October 2024 • 7 min
Based on a true story - four simple words that seem to add a sense of legitimacy to any film. We see them in the opening credits, on movie posters, in trailers and commercials. But considering there is no real obligation for any level of accuracy, the line between facts and fiction can often get blurry.
11. I Went to a Star Wars Movie Marathon
Aired 10 November 2024 • 8 min
The original "Star Wars" trilogy is such a massive cultural phenomenon that it somehow feels like I’ve seen it already—even though I haven’t. I finally decided to fix that unforgivable film buff mistake, and what better way to do it than by binge-watching all three movies on the biggest screen possible?
12. Why Movies Are Changed Around the World
Aired 8 December 2024 • 8 min
Film localization is one of the most subtle yet fascinating ways studios ensure a movie feels relatable no matter where you are. It happens far more often than you might realize and unfortunately not always for the better.