In The Aisles

16/02/2023

Episode 114 - White Noise

We're back! After an extended, unprecedented and uncommunicated break, we return to your ear holes to bring you the low down on what early 2023 has to offer. As is customary, we offer a wide range of suggestions from UK/Nordic crime dramas to Japanese love stories and beyond!

Elsewhere, Reel News leaves us pondering the reasons why Avatar: The Way of Water has overshadowed Top Gun: Maverick's box office performance, and we also discuss the practicalities and necessity  of a Michael Jackson Biopic.

To wrap things up in a tidy Post-Christmas bow, Netflix's White Noise takes centre stage as our main review. An overlooked masterpiece? An utter waste of your time? Tune in to be completely confused by the answer and ultimately arrive at no decision.

29/08/2022

Episode 103

In this public transport themed special we choo choose to talk about a wide range of content. The first stop is 'What we've been watching' which includes Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen's attempt to rescue Thirteen Lives and Alex Garland's polarising horror film Men. Meanwhile on an alternative platform James discusses his underwhelming reception to The Sandman but finds joy in the Alicia Vikander's Irma Vep.

Next, we veer off track and pull into the Reel News station to breakdown Warner Bros' cancellation of the film nobody knew existed, Batgirl. And, as we approach the end of the line, we maintain full steam ahead for this weeks main review, Brad Pitt's latest action film, Bullet Train. Is it worth purchasing a ticket for the ride? You'll have to climb aboard to find out....

29/08/2022

Episode 103

In this public transport themed special we choo choose to talk about a wide range of content. The first stop is 'What we've been watching' which includes Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen's attempt to rescue Thirteen Lives and Alex Garland's polarising horror film Men. Meanwhile on an alternative platform James discusses his underwhelming reception to The Sandman but finds joy in the Alicia Vikander's Irma Vep.

Next, we veer off track and pull into the Reel News station to breakdown Warner Bros' cancellation of the film nobody knew existed, Batgirl. And, as we approach the end of the line, we maintain full steam ahead for this weeks main review, Brad Pitt's latest action film, Bullet Train. Is it worth purchasing a ticket for the ride? You'll have to climb aboard to find out....

14/05/2022

In The Aisles in the audience for Alan Partridge… Live! A lot of people shouting for someone called Dan?

06/03/2022

There are so little images available for this film that we had to resort to using on set images including the director himself.

Despite the short supply of any images other than a blue haired Zoe Cravitz, this film is still worth your time. If you're looking for a deep and meaningful takedown of Smart Home Technology and its potential invasion of privacy this might not fit the bill but if you just want to break open the 🍿 or a 🍻 and settle in for a fun filled 90 minutes, we would strongly recommend it!

# Kimi

03/03/2022

Episode 91 - Kimi

As current world events plunge us into further uncertainty you can always rely on In The Aisles for a weekly dose of normalcy.  This week it's a mixed bag of strong recommendations amidst heartfelt condemnations. James gives his initial thoughts on Apple TV's Severance, the Kanye West documentary Jeen-Yuhs and The Legend of Vox Machina. Elsewhere Dan regretfully reviews Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Cat Burglar, and the latest film addition to Disney+ No Exit.

Reel News takes a backseat this week as we wade through the debate over which singular streaming service we would choose to take with us on a remote desert island. Don't get it twisted, choice is a good thing, but perhaps there's just too damn much of it and these everyday folks/hosts just want a simpler world with streamlined options.

Finally, Steven Soderbergh's latest offering Kimi takes center stage and opinions look to be divided amongst critics and viewers. Who will we side with? Or will we remain stereotypically British and sit on the fence to avoid any potential fallout?

-Yuhs

14/02/2022

Episode 89 - Moonfall

Due to a lack of communication and poor organisation, Dan & James watch the same content and proceed to stumble their way through the watchlist segment. Firstly, we pay a visit to Murderville for a slice of improv murder mystery shenanigans courtesy of Netflix's latest comedy. Then we talk about the BBC's latest Psychological Thriller Chloe starring Ehrin Doherty. Finally, we give an assessment of Amazon's attempt to relegate Tom Cruise into obscurity by reinventing the Jack Reacher legacy with the aptly titled Reacher.

Awards Season is upon us and we use this as a chance to recycle news from the previous week. This time around, it's all about the Oscars. Lady Gaga misses out on a nomination leading James to react using his finest Poker face. Elsewhere, Uncharted reviews are out, will the video game adaption prove to be an epic adventure or a catastrophic failure?

For our main review, we dust off our astronaut gear and venture into outer space to review Ronald Emmerich's latest attempt to obliterate the earth and cinema as we know it, its Moonfall. Is it enjoyable popcorn nonsense or just straight-up nonsense? Pop us in your earholes and we'll let you know.

29/01/2022

Rules to reinviggorating a tired horror franchise:

1. It always goes back to the past. So find everything that made the original successful, rinse and repeat.

2. Never trust the audience to be in any way intelligent. You must signpost and over explain everything to the viewer.

3. Absolutely Any character can die with the notable exception of those likely to inspire fan backlash.

4. Just like the bodycount, the box office must always be bigger than the previous film.

5. Even if the plot is uninspired and is unlikely to leave the audience asking for more, always leave the door open for future sequels.

Come and join us as we sharpen our best kitchen knife and slice our way through the latest entry into the Scream franchise.

25/12/2021

Seasons greetings from your favourite lockdown therapy podcast! As a little stocking filler to see you through the festive period, we gift you frank and sense judgment on the latest streaming content, and it arrives 2 days earlier than expected. So shove us in your earholes if you wish to ignore family and friends.
With reviews of Dr. Brain and Wrath of Man James gives us something to chew on but it isn't a human brain... Dan embraces the spirit of Christmas and begrudgingly watches 8-Bit Christmas and The Last Train to Christmas (if you didn't know, it's Christmas).

Meanwhile, deep in the realm of Reel News, we compare our End of Year review choices against those who actually know what they are talking about. Or do they? 

Finally, after the unrelenting hype and rumour mill that is Spider-Man: No Way Home, will we finally declare we are done with the MCU? You can find an Instagram post that reveals the answer to this but we deny all knowledge or affiliation to said post, and therefore can't comment. In fact... the image has now been taken down.

19/12/2021

11/12/2021

An international listener recently shared the news that 'In The Aisles' made it into their 2021 Spotify wrapped list of podcasts.

We couldn't be prouder of appearing on your most listened to....Next time round make it Numero uno though please. Also commiserations to who just lost out on the number 4 spot 😉

Thank to all that have continued to listen and support this podcast!

#2021

22/10/2021

Just a picture of a shoe shop… or is it?

Maybe it’s a hint, a tease, a suggestion of our next episode’s main review.

What could it possibly be? 🤔

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