#20 - BEST WORLD WAR II SCENE
It was one of the greatest conflicts in world history and it inspired some of the greatest filmmakers to make some of the greatest films ever made. This was a job too big for two podcasters, and so for this episode, Will and Kevin have drafted in Irish screenwriter Jamie Hannigan (Pilgrimage) to join them on what proves an epic quest to find the Best World War II Scene! Oh, and Kevin's parents pop in.
#19 - BEST SEQUEL/REBOOT SCENE
Kevin and Joe are joined by a special guest for the brand new reboot of the show -- Irish screenwriter Will Collins, writer of Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, and former co-host of The Best Bits. Joe Barton, a screenwriter of films like Encounter, The Ritual and TV like Giri/Haji takes over for Will as Kevin's new co-host in an episode all about sequels, soft reboots, and the rising trend of legacyquels.
#18 - BEST CHARACTER INTRO
Will and Kevin kick off Season 2 with Best Character Intro Scene. A theme suggested by the listeners on Twitter. When it comes to memorable movie moments, few things top a first impression. From King Kong to Cameron Diaz, Jack Burton to The Borg Queen, Will takes Kevin on an epic journey through nine styles of introductory scenes where some of our favourite characters make some unforgettable grand entrances.
#17 - BEST ROBOT SCENE
Robots, Fembots, Autobots, Droids, cyborgs, Synthetics, and Replicants. They make up some of the best heroes and villains and stalwart side-kicks and for this episode - as suggested by the Clash of the Titles podcast - Will and Kevin are engaging in robot wars and battling two titans of the big screen. Joined by a special A.I. named Podbot, strap yourself in for the nuttiest installment yet in this final episode of season one.
#16 - BEST SINGLE-TAKE SCENE
Single-takes, long takes, oners! They have many names and require many hands on deck to work. In this final episode of season one, Will and Kevin do it live, kinda, for an unedited episode that is all go and no stopping. Can they pull it off? And what did they pick?
#15 - BEST MONOLOGUE
Will and Kevin return to tackle the scenes that we all quote and remember. The moments when a character takes centre stage and reveals a truth about life, or about themselves. If you can handle the truth, if you're mad as hell and not going to take it anymore, if you know how winning is done, then this is the episode for you! And it is the longest yet!
#14 - BEST DELETED SCENE
Will and Kevin are resurrecting the lost moments from some classic films to figure out which scenes should never have hit the cutting room floor. From DVD extra features to alternate director cuts to lost footage found in old film cans and sometimes re-installed, this ep is all about those moments that are just too good to overlook.
#13 - BEST POST-CREDITS SCENE
Post-credits, mid-credits, end credits, tags, teasers, and stingers. Will and Kevin natter on about those little extra moments in a movie that are so good they put them at the very, very end. The moments that send you out on a high or have you eagerly looking forward to what’s next…
#12 - BEST MOCKUMENTARY SCENE
In this jam-packed episode, Will is back to celebrate his favourite mockumentary moments and Kevin almost dies laughing in the process. From The Rutles to Borat, from Spinal Tap to Ghostwatch, there's a lot to choose from, even more to talk about, and a ton to laugh at in their longest episode yet.
#11 - BEST FIGHT SCENE
Get ready to go twelve rounds with Kevin as he dukes it out with Will across twelve different bouts and twenty-four different fight scenes - all to choose a challenger that will face off against Kevin's ultimate Big Boss badass Best Bit. It's the battle to end all battles! So let's get started!
#10 - BEST ALAN SMITHEE SCENE
Who is Alan Smithee? And what's his Best Bit? This week Will and Kevin tackle the shared nom-de-plume of disgruntled film directors while Will delves into the history of the name and the long list of film credits that have used it. Who is Alan Smithee? The real question is who are Alan Smithee?
#09 - BEST SFX SCENE
Screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) return to talk favourite special effects moments and they've brought a guest -- their first guest! Kevin interviews recent double Fangoria Chainsaw Award winner Dan Martin, an SFX designer whose credits include Possessor, Color Out of Space, and the upcoming Ben Wheatley folk-horror In the Earth, to help him narrow down his pick! Movie magic! That's what it's all about.
#08 - BEST QUESTIONABLE FOR KIDS SCENE
Screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) tackle childhood trauma and questionable content in kids' films in this nostalgia-tinged throwback episode. Will recounts childhood trips to the cinema and those mind-melting moments that still stick with him and Kevin relishes in the demented content of '80s family fare. What were the filmmakers of their childhood thinking? Will has a theory.
#07 - BEST MUSICAL NUMBER
Screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) return for a *musical episode where Kevin reveals his five favourite musicals, gets into the history and legacy of the genre and reveals his big show-stopping number to play them out. They also discuss how music plays into their screenwriting process. Kevin discusses being present for the recording of Grabbers score at Air Studios and Will talks all about Song of the Sea and how important music played in the genesis and development of the film. Kevin then spins the wheel for Will and hands him another left-field choice for next week!
#06 - BEST TEARJERKER SCENE
Screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers) whip out the Kleenex again this week as Will reveals the saddest moments and dives into the scenes that touch him (not that way). After that Will spins the wheel for Kevin and doles out next week's big scene topic.