Welcome back to a new episode of "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", where Helen and Bill take on the roles vacated by David and Margaret and bring you the reviews that matter... on movies from the past that no doubt you have all seen before.

And yes - we apologise for the five month delay in a new episode. Summer, cricket trips, other trips and other TV viewing has definitely impeded the progression of this podcast. However, hopefully we are now both back on the same page and can offer you lots to talk about.

Today's episode features the eight films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 87th Academy Awards on February 22, 2015, all released in 2014. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:

AMERICAN SNIPER

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

THE IMITATION GAME

BIRDMAN (OR THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE)

SELMA

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

BOYHOOD

WHIPLASH

That's the agenda on today's episode of "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", on the podcast where agreeing on anything is a full time commitment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback

05:14 In Memoriam: Remembering Influential Figures

12:47 American Sniper

16:56 The Grand Budapest Hotel

23:11 The Imitation Game

30:38 Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

38:58 Selma

44:40 The Theory of Everything

53:41 Boyhood

01:05:22 Whiplash

01:13:04 Helen and Bill and the Award Winners

01:26:39 Concluding Thoughts and Future Endeavours

Welcome to the twelfth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's twelfth episode explores Episodes 21 to 25 of Season Two of The X Files.

You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:

Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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Summary

In this episode of the podcast, Bill Peters revisits Season 2 of The X-Files, providing detailed reviews of episodes 21 to 25. He explores themes of horror, supernatural elements, and the dynamics between Mulder and Scully. Each episode is analysed for its narrative structure, character development, and overall impact, culminating in a reflection on the season as a whole.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Revisiting the X-Files

02:40 S02E21: The Calusari

09:08 S02E22: F. Emasculata

17:12 S02E23: Soft Light

25:18 S02E24: Our Town

32:20 S02E25: Anasazi

41:23 Episode 12 Conclusion

Welcome to the eleventh episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's eleventh episode indulges in a little listener feedback before we explore Episodes 16 to 20 of Season Two of The X Files.

You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:

Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@realmetalkevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Summary

In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, host Bill Peters delves into several episodes from the iconic series, providing insights, listener feedback, and detailed analyses of key episodes. The discussion covers the evolution of the show's alien mythology, character development, and the balance between standalone episodes and overarching narratives. Bill shares his ratings and personal reflections on the episodes, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Chapters

00:00 Listener Feedback

05:40 S02E16: Colony

13:29 S02E17: End Game

22:59 S02E18: Fearful Symmetry

28:15 S02E19: Dod Kalm

34:57 S02E20: Humbug

42:37 Episode 11 End