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Films Under Discussion

Films Under Discussion

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
  • Eye Opening Indie Films - Clerks

    Eye Opening Indie Films - Clerks
    Dec 23 2025

    Theme 2 - Theme Harder... Jack has challenged us to pick films which opened us up to a new type of cinema, Paul has picked THE indie film. Clerks! And would you believe he wasn't even meant to be podcasting today...

    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 21 mins
  • Eye Opening Indie Films - Dead Man's Shoes

    Eye Opening Indie Films - Dead Man's Shoes
    Dec 16 2025

    Theme 2 - Theme Harder... Jack has challenged us to pick films which opened us up to a new type of cinema! His choice is Dead Man's Shoes which opened him up to a strange fear of elephants...

    We also introduce a new segment. Alternate Taglines and interrupting Jack

    As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a wee quiz and some final scores.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Most Influential Scottish Films - Brave

    Most Influential Scottish Films - Brave
    Dec 9 2025

    Three episodes... I guess we're actual podcasters now! It's time to round off our first theme: Most Influential Scottish Films.

    Paul goes for an unexpected choice as a direct rebuttal to a previous pick. Prepare for some hot takes, film analysis, a bit of banter, a wee quiz and some final scores.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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