Yes, we’re talking again about COVID-19 and its impact on the film industry. “Tenet” being delayed. “The Jesus Rolls” Sang-ho Yeon’s “Peninsula” and its box office success . Hugo and Bola discuss (prior to the actual confirmation that “Tenet” has been…

Tom Cruise gets a COVID pass? Apparently. Hugo and Bola discuss the UK allowing A-list actors, crew and their entourage being allowed easier access to the UK without quarantining like every other American entering the country. The justifications behind…

In this episode of the Broken English Films podcast, Hugo and Bola discuss the Cineplex/Cineworld issues with the rescinded takeover by Cineworld of Cineplex (for billions) cancelled during COVID due to their excessive debt. Why that makes sense and why…

Hugo and Bola debate the race question in movies and television in today’s current climate. The removal of “Gone With The Wind” from streaming services, “30 Rock” and “Little Britain” having episodes or even the entire show retired and the retiring of…

Hugo and Bola discuss how much of a role nostalgia plays in a film’s relevance and worth in culture. How much is it due to the current cultural temperature and how much is it solely the quality of the film itself. Of course we have to reference “The…

We just discovered that another group are trying to launch a production company with the name Broken English, a name that we’ve had since 2008. Last we checked, unfortunately, it’s 2020. Times may have changed in a lot of ways in the world, but I’m fairly…

Hugo and Bola discuss the “Cats” movie trailer and the negative responses surrounding both it and its subsequent reviews. They also talk about the merits of movie reviews and whether they’re helpful to the audience or simply impinge upon an unfiltered…

This time around we’re discussing movie scores and soundtracks. From Jurassic Park to the Watchmen TV series, even touching on Diana King and her hit on the “Bad Boys” soundtrack. There’s also a comment or two about Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Danny…

In this podcast Hugo discusses the Montréal based end of the world TV show, Ruptured. What inspired it, how long and where it was written and the history of the name Broken English/Broken English Films. He also talks about Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman”…

We’re talking about Netflix again because in 2019, who isn’t? But more so because of their decision to purchase the Paris Theater in Manhattan, New York. The Paris Theater is a single screen cinema which Netflix has taken over to exclusively showcase some…

Bola and Hugo discuss Hugo’s screenplay and forthcoming film, “The Eternal Sleep.” They also delve into what it means to dream, what dreams are and some personal experiences they’ve had in their own dreams. The Eternal Sleep’s premise: Set in New York…

Bola and Hugo touch on the oddities with the Jeffrey Epstein “suicide” and Prince Andrew’s responses as well as our views on what is now described as “cancel culture,” its nuances and revisionist approaches to older television and cinema in the light of…

Bola proclaims how sick he is about the modern trend of movie reboots, movie remakes and franchises as he and Hugo discuss aspects of the movie industry vs the movie business. They don’t entirely agree… Also discussed is Hugo’s disdain for laugh tracks…

On the same day Evo Morales steps down as Bolivian president (or so we hope) amidst ongoing turmoil and protests in the country, we discuss what we think of “Parasite” or “Gisaengchung” by Bong Joon-Ho and sewn effects/layers in writing screenplays as…

So start in a trendy coffee shop in Vancouver, BC named “Breka bakery.” A crowded place with good coffee but one cash register and one espresso machine making you queue up to wait for your caffeine. Eventually you’ll receive it and can record your…