The place for Irish cinema-obsessives Páraic McGeough and Nigel Wheatley to discuss the best and worst films that they've seen in cinemas and on the telly. We've been on the go since 2012. Say hello @spool on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nigel and Páraic preview the 98th Academy Awards which will broadcast on the night of Sunday March 15th, hosted once again by Conan O'Brien. Does Timothée still have a chance to win Best Actor? Will Sinners or One Battle After Another stand tall at the end of the night? Can any of the acting nominations from Sentimental Value go home with an award. And the big question - can anyone beat Jessie…
We're back for our annual look at the best films of the year with Sinners, One Battle After Another, I’m Still Here, The Brutalist and Sorry Baby all in the mix for top spot. This is taken from new releases in Ireland in the calendar year 2025 so don't panic when you see things that feel like 2024 releases! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With limited Irish interest this year, we focus on the big heavyweights in contention at the 2025 Oscars in our 13th annual Academy Awards preview. Anora, The Brutalist, Emilia Perez and Conclave lead the line, but who's set to win big on the night? Nigel Wheatley and Paraic McGeough give their take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A very special look back at Páraic and Nigel's favourite films of the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Correcton: The Oscars are on at 11pm Irish time on Sunday 10th March. They are only being broadcast on ITV so if you have that channel you are in luck. Will Ireland finally have it's first ever Irish born winner of a leading actor/actress with Cillian Murphy taking home the top prize for Oppenheimer? Páraic McGeough and Nigel Wheatley go through all the categories in the 2024 Academy Awards - plus…
A very special look back at Páraic and Nigel's favourite films of the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reviews & Discussion: The Flash, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Mission Impossible, Barbie, Oppenheimer, Mission: Impossible, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Half-year Report Card for 2023 Galway Film Fleadh 2023 Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a record 14 Irish representatives at the Oscars this year, but will we be going home disappointed? Páraic McGeough and Nigel Wheatley preview the runners and riders at this year's Academy Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've been doing this for a decade and while we're seeing less brand few feature films (at a time when there's more than ever), rarely have we ever been so strongly in agreement on some of the top films. Comhghairdeas An Cailín Ciúin!! Nigel's Top 10 10. Parallel Mothers 9. Barbarian 8. Athena 7. All Quiet on the Western Front (Im Westen nichts Neues) 6. The Stranger 5. Kimi 4. After Yang 3.…
Film reviews from Páraic McGeough and Nigel Wheatley including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Bros, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Banshees of Inisherin and The Wonder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
