Plenty of singers have made an appearance on the silver screen. We’ve ranked our Top 5 Singers In Movies.
Was Grease Really The Word?
One of the questions that came up in our review of the Grease movie is whether or not Grease really is the word, or at least was in the 1950s.
Top 5 Movies Based On TV Shows
Top 5 Movies Based on TV Shows The inspiration for a movie can come from a number of different places. These days, the majority of movies are inspired by comic books, that then inspire TV shows, that then inspire more movies and so on and so on but there have been...
Top 5 Nepo Babies
While many of the Nepo Babies on the list got their start due to their familial connections, they’re at the top of the list due to their longevity and the impact of their own body of work.
Top 7 Olympics Movies
Top 7 Olympics Movies There is a long-held history in the cinema of movies about sport. Then there is the subgenre of films set at or around the Olympic games. Whether it’s the summer or the winter games, the event creates the perfect conditions for a come-from-behind...
Top 5 Movies Where The Title Character Isn’t The Main Character
There’s a long tradition in movies of naming a film after a character. Actually, it predates movies. I’m not an expert on the classics but I’m pretty sure King Oedipus is a character in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. But usually, the title characters have pretty significant parts in the works after which they are named. When we reviewed Oliver! for Two Drink Cinema we realised that the young orphan Twist is actually a relatively minor part in the movie. He doesn’t do much and stuff just kind of happens around him. So we thought we’d come up with our Top 5 Movies Where The Title Character Isn’t The Main Character.
The Barbie Movie Is Already Doing It’s Job
As we left the Sun Theatre after seeing the Barbie movie on its opening day I turned to Brett and said “I can’t wait for the incels to complain about the depiction of Ken.” I won’t give away spoilers in this movie review because there are far too many moments where...
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Lived Up To Expectations
We’re living in the age of the legacy sequel. As more and more producers and movie studios decide, or realise, that there are no new stories out there to tell, they’re left scrambling to find old IP to regurgitate into something new enough or exciting enough to draw a...
Is Emmerich’s Stonewall Movie The Worst Gay Film Ever?
We’re only one movie into the new Rainbow Popcorn Podcast but we’re pretty sure the Stonewall movie is the worst piece of queer cinema we’ll review.
Can We Just Get Some New Stories?
Does everything need to be a reboot or reimagining these days? This month we talk about a lot of them.
Listen Before You Watch – Wayne’s World (1992)
So, you haven’t seen Wayne’s World or, like Lee, it’s been so long that you don’t remember it? Well here’s the Two Drink Cinema preview, giving you all of the most basic information about the film so you don’t go in completely blind.
Commentary Sacrifices Story – Matrix: Resurrections
To say it’s the most disappointed we’ve been by a film this year is a big statement but this seems to be a case of more commentary than story.
How I Now Set Goals
It’s January now. A pretty common time to set some goals and in 2021 I had a realisation about my goal-setting processes. So this year the process is different.
I’m Not Making A New Year’s Resolution
January 1st. A new year. A turning of the calendar page. While a lot of us are heading into 2022 cautiously, a little gun shy after the last two years, a lot of us will be making New Years Resolutions. But I won’t be.
Home Alone 1 & 2 – Holiday Hilarity and Head Injuries
On the surface, it’s great family fun. A slapstick comedy where a kid sets up fun booby traps to defend his home against two robbers. If you want to keep it in your mind as that fun-filled holiday romp then don’t read further, because the deeper you go the more it starts to lean towards proving Kevin grows up to be Jigsaw, exacting his judgement on sinners.
Dune (2021) – Another Attempt At An Epic
The latest attempt at making Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel into a film is aurally and visually stunning (and we don’t just mean Timothee Chalamet).
Christmas Movies Preview
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Here’s what Christmas movies we’re reviewing to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Santa Claus.
Compare the Pair – The Witches
We reviewed and compared The Witches 1990 and 2020. Nostalgia aside, it’s pretty clear to us which one comes out on top.
Self Development In Lockdown Is Bullsh*t
Jeff still can’t play the guitar, and that’s OK! Self-development in lockdown is not a requirement, survival is.
Halloween (1978) – The Worst Movie To Define A Genre
Halloween might be a genre-defining slasher film but deep down it’s low-budget B-grade horror flick.
“Anxiety is a bitch” – The ‘No Pants’ tips for anxiety
“Anxiety is a bitch”. Jeff and Lee have both suffered from it. Hopefully our experience helps others with these tips for anxiety.
Venom Suffers From Attempted Social Commentary
Venom is another movie that suffers from trying to make a comment on modern social issues and it takes away from a great action flick.
Hairspray Is The Horniest Family Movie Around
I didn’t realise until my most recent rewatch that Hairspray (2007) is a very horny movie, but somehow remains appropriate for families.
The No Pants Advice For Extended Lockdown
This lockdown extension is tough. We didn’t intend to talk about lockdown on this week’s episode, but with the way it’s affecting everyone in Melbourne, including the two of us, we couldn’t avoid it.
Worth (2021) Review
As we approached the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Sara Colangelo’s Netflix film Worth, starring Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan and Stanley Tucci, presented as an emotional, untold story, led by a high-accredited cast asking audiences...
Coming Attractions – September
What a month September was meant to be for cinematic releases in Australia. But, like everything in the last two years the September movie releases have been, well, stuffed basically, by Covid-19 and the restrictions that come along with it. If you’re a reader from basically any country other than Australia you can probably head to the cinema and see these films as scheduled. But here in Oz, we had to do a bit of guesswork. Several movies have been rescheduled and a number have been moved onto streaming services. Here’s what we’re looking forward to.
Classic Review – Plan 9 From Outer Space
Two Drink Cinema’s review of Ed Wood’s 1959 B-Grade classic, Plan 9 From Outer Space.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Glam rock meets B-grade horror meets rock and roll meets a horny scientist. Richard O’Brien and Jim Sharman’s 1975 The Rocky Horror Picture Show, based on O’Brien’s stage musical, The Rocky Horror Show is the ultimate cult classic. Panned by critics on...
Classic Review – Rear Window (1954)
Rear Window (1954), written by John Michael Hayes, is Alfred Hitchcock’s self-proclaimed masterpiece. It’s one of our favourite classics and it was great fun to do a Rear Window review for what would’ve been Hitch’s 122nd birthday. If you...
Sky High (2005) – A Nostalgic Rewatch
In Sky High, Disney brings us their second superhero family hot on the tail of The Incredibles. While it's not the best of Disney's family classics it's a bit of fun. The Strongholds, Steven (Kurt Russell), Josie (Kelly Preston) and Will...
Coming Attractions – August Movie Releases
After a turbulent (alright, unprecedented) couple of years for the film industry, it seems that we’re heading back to a normal schedule of releases for movies into the cinema. The August movie releases sees some big titles back in cinemas....
Adam and Joh get married
The 22nd of October was a perfect day at Chateau Wyuna in Mt Evelyn and a beautiful setting for the wedding of Adam and Joh. Acoustic duo Maks and Lee were set with the big task of performing in all three parts of the day, the ceremony, pre...
Westbourne Grammarians Trivia Night
The Westbourne Grammarians Football club is a club that prides themselves on their social functions. Having not hosted a trivia night before they were keen to get our trivia team on board to help them run a fun night for their players, family and friends. The crowd...
Footscray Baseball Club Family Day
Odd Sox Entertainment has had a long association with the Footscray Baseball Club so when they were hosting a family day and needing catering, in the form of a food truck, they contacted us. We went straight to our friends at Frequent Fryers who rolled in on a Sunday...
The Cole Wedding MC
The couple wanted an MC at their wedding reception who was able to engage the audience, liaise with the band and the venue but most of all was able to have fun with them on the night. Catherine is an ex-local radio host, performer and host of...
Get the Girls to Nationals
In 2016 the Footscray Baseball Club had 6 of their women's players selected take part in the National Women's Baseball Championships, which was taking place in Canberra. To help them get there and represent their club and their state Odd Sox Entertainment...
Physie Fundraiser
The Doncaster School of Physical Culture, like many community organisations, rely on fundraising efforts to ensure they can offer their excellent programs year to year. This kind of community fundraiser is what we do best. The 'Physie' school initially hired us as a...
Staff Room Fun
Kurunjang Secondary College needs a fun way for their staff to socialise and do some team building. They replaced one of their meetings with an Odd Sox Trivia Night. Working within their budget Odd Sox supplied the question and they supplied their own host for a fun...
Tarina Turns 50
A celebration of a great woman, Tarina knew she needed great music to make her party the appropriate celebration for her big birthday. Our DJ hit the spot, supplying all of the equipment required and playing the wide variety of music Tarina...
The Cole Wedding
When both grooms are musicians you know you've got to get the music right for their big day. A brass player was marrying a guitarist. They wanted a brass quintet to play as they entered and an acoustic duo as the signed their life away. The music team at...
Sharon and David Get Married
Sharon and David wanted something low-key for their special day, a simple celebration of their union. Hiring our acoustic duo 2nd Fret for their ceremony set the tone early and as MC and DJ continued, ensuring the night was a fun-filled...