2020 - what a year. With the Oscars uncertain after a year of big studio movies being delayed until next year or released onto streaming platforms, is there even a need to gift unnecessary awards? You bet, especially when it's the Movie Squad Awards, which return to conclude the year by looking back at the movies that were released in 2020 and presenting our own special categories. Simon Miraudo, Tristan Fidler and special guest Janice Loreck pick their favourites for such hot-ticket prizes as 'Most Forgettable Netflix Movie', 'Juiciest Accent Choice For An Actor', 'Weirdest Sex Scene', 'Most Annoying Character', and 'Best Ending' (Spoilers included). It's a fun, thoughtful discussion about a very difficult, stressful year; we hope you enjoy it in that spirit! Thanks to everyone for listening to us throughout 2020! This episode concludes the Movie Squad podcast's second season, so we'll be back in the new year for more movie chat! We hope you have a safe, happy holidays and watch all the movies you can hope for! Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

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‘Best Of 2020 Awards’ with Special Guest Janice Loreck (Movie Squad Podcast #39)

Content Warning: This episode involves the discussion of a movie that explores themes of sexual abuse and incest. On the latest episode of the Movie Squad podcast, hosts Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler present an interview with Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner, whose latest feature, The Trouble With Being Born, easily takes the crown of 2020's Most Controversial Film. Originally scheduled to play the Melbourne International Film Festival earlier this year, it was uninvited after a media storm brewed around the sci-fi flick's explosive themes; a move that earned the festival criticism in return. The picture—about a not-too-futuristic scenario in which android replicas of our loved ones are created for extremely questionable purposes—is nonetheless getting a national cinema release in Australia on 3 December. It also plays the Revelation Perth International Film Festival from 9 December. Before you see The Trouble With Being Born for yourself and make up your own mind, listen to Simon's chat with Sandra, who talks about the roiling scandal, the lengths she went to protect the 10-year-old star of the film (including the use of a pseudonym and a silicon mask to protect her identity) and the real meaning behind her dream-like drama. Find out more about The Trouble With Being Born's screenings at RevFest [here](https://www.revelationfilmfest.org/film-information-new.php?filmId=1087). Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

Sandra Wollner on The Trouble With Being Born, 2020’s Most Controversial Film (Movie Squad Podcast #38)

Just in time for Halloween, Luna Cinemas are premiering a new horror film called Cyst on Friday Oct 30th, which is set in the 1960s and focuses on an unlucky nurse's last day working for a cyst surgeon who is slowly going mad. When a new invention that can help with cyst removals goes horribly wrong, a new monster is born, resulting in a comedy-horror movie that is violently icky and darkly funny. Movie Squad were fortunate enough to interview the cast and crew of Cyst, namely director Tyler Russell, star/executive producer Eva Habermann, star George Hardy (from Troll 2) and star Greg Sestero (from The Room and author of The Disaster Artist). Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler also discuss the return of original episodes to the Movie Squad podcast so keep an eye out in 2020 and 2021 for more great film chat! For more details on the Cyst screening, visit the Luna Cinemas page [here](http://lunapalace.com.au/coming-soon+3681+cyst-premiere-screening-event). Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. Special thanks to Rob Livings for his help organising and recording the Cyst interviews. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

Cyst Cast and Crew Interview feat. Greg Sestero, George Hardy, Eva Habermann and Tyler Russell (Movie Squad Podcast #37)

Collecting recent reviews from the August and September, this episode of the Movie Squad Podcast features your co-hosts Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler chatting about movies on RTRFM to Breakfast With Taylah host Taylah Strano. From cinema releases to streaming premieres to direct-to-digital titles, the Squad review it all: the comedy sci-fi sequel, Bill And Ted Face The Music, the Netflix film from director/writer Charlie Kaufman, I'm Thinking Of Ending Things, the horror comedy from director Amy Seimetz, She Dies Tomorrow, the hard-hitting French drama (not to be confused with the musical), Les Miserables, the sci-fi action thriller from Christopher Nolan, Tenet, and the Apple TV political documentary, Boys State. Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Bill And Ted Face The Music, I’m Thinking Of Ending Things, She Dies Tomorrow, Tenet, and more’ (Movie Squad Podcast #36)

Collecting recent reviews from the month of June, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler returned in studio to RTRFM with Breakfast host with the most Taylah Strano to continue the movie chat with options streaming and available on Blu-Ray/Video On Demand. For this episode of the Movie Squad Podcast, the Squad review Spike Lee's film for Netflix, Da 5 Bloods, the comic-book superhero television series HBO's Watchmen, the Netflix spy thriller film, WASP Network, and the Netflix documentary about trans representation, Disclosure. Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Da 5 Bloods, HBO’s Watchmen, WASP Network, Disclosure’ (Movie Squad Podcast #35)

Even though they've been allowed back into the studio, Movie Squad hosts Tristan Fidler and Simon Miraudo just had to jump into Zoom for an emergency pow-wow with Breakfast with Taylah's very own Taylah Strano about yet another sports doco! This time, instead of farewelling Michael Jordan, they dive into the ring to discuss the never-ending goodbye of the WWE's Undertaker in The Last Ride. Listen in as Tristan, Simon and Taylah share their fond wrestling memories, compare The Last Ride to The Last Dance, and debate the merits of this epic five-part documentary series. And yes, there are no holds barred. (Head to our page on Facebook to see us in action, because we recorded the Zoom video too!) Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘The Last Ride’ with Special Guest Taylah Strano (Movie Squad Podcast #34)

Nothing can keep the Gemini Men, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler, and their Streaming Sister, Taylah Strano, from podcasting! On this special episode of the Movie Squad pod, the Film Bois are joined by their Breakfast with Taylah pal over Zoom to discuss the new ESPN documentary series The Last Dance, all about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls (it's streaming on Netflix). Feast your ears on this brand new conversation from the Jordan, Pippen and Rodman of RTRFM! (Or, head to our page on Facebook to see us in action, because we recorded the Zoom video too!) Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘The Last Dance’ with Special Guest Taylah Strano (Movie Squad Podcast #33)

Cinemas are sadly closed but the movies continue to offer us escape in these times of self-isolation and social distancing. Movie Squad continues on Breakfast with Taylah each Friday morning 7:30am as Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler call in over the phone to discuss what you could be streaming at home. This episode collects our recent reviews including Spenser Confidential (Netflix), Lost Girls (Netflix), Atlantics (Netflix), Blow The Man Down (Amazon Prime), Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (Netflix) and Onward (Disney Plus). Please note: we'll be pausing our Original Episodes of the podcasts and the next episodes will compile our fortnightly reviews for your listening pleasure! Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘What To Stream At Home’ (Movie Squad Podcast #32)

Movie Squad returns for an encore with this brand new original episode! This week, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler talk about the best music performances (from real bands and fake bands) in cinema. As if this wasn't rockin' enough, this ep is a special crossover with the [Rhubarb Records podcast](https://www.rhubarbrecords.com/blogs/news), featuring Matt Puccinelli and Liam Lynch. How's that for a supergroup? Don't forget to check out Simon and Tristan's appearance on the Rhubarb Records pod this week too! Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Best Music Performances in Movies’ with Special Guests Matt & Liam from Rhubarb Records (Movie Squad Podcast #31)

The Movie Squad Podcast has been green-lit for a second season! For our first episode of 2020, your dedicated Movie Squad personnel Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler collect recent reviews with RTRFM Breakfast host Taylah Strano (as well as guest host Teri Campbell) about the movies that have been nominated for Oscar gold, which includes: Bombshell, JoJo Rabbit, Knives Out, Pain & Glory, The Irishman, Little Women and 1917. We also include a critically acclaimed film that should have been nominated, A Hidden Life and Portrait Of A Lady On Fire! Please enjoy our nominee review round-up and tell your friends to subscribe to the best movie review podcast on the West Coast, the Movie Squad Podcast thanks to RTRFM! Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Reviewing the Oscar Nominees’ (Movie Squad Podcast #30)

So long, SAG Awards. Get outta here, BAFTAS. And don't you dare bring your DGAs near us. There's only one ceremony that matters around this time of year, and it's the 2nd Annual 'Best of 2019' Movie Squad Awards! Simon Miraudo, Tristan Fidler and special guest Janice Loreck look back on the year in cinema by handing out such coveted prizes as 'Weirdest Sex Scene', 'Most Interesting Accent Choice', 'Best Ending', 'Best Dance Scene' and fan favourite categories 'Best Best Friend' and 'Worst Best Friend'. They also finally close the book on the Marvel v. Marty debate with the climactic crowning achievement: the Martin Scorsese Memorial Award for Most Cinematic Superhero Movie. Hey, it's just an honour to be nominated. Thanks to everyone for listening to us throughout 2019! This episode finally marks the end of our podcast's first season, so we'll be back in the new year after a much needed break. (Yes, people who only watch movies for a living deserve breaks too.) Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Best of 2019 Awards’ with Special Guest Janice Loreck (Movie Squad Podcast #29)

Movie Squad breaks protocol and becomes The Television Squad with this special episode of our podcast! The Movie Squad assemble in the RTRFM studios to discuss the 'Best TV of 2019'! Beginning with a consideration of the perennial think-piece question "Is TV better than movies?", your humble reviewers including Simon Miraudo, Tristan Fidler and special guest Janice Loreck then select their favourite shows from the past year including Fleabag, Mindhunter, Succession, Chernobyl, and much more! They also see if there's anything more to say about the most discussed, collectively watched season of TV this year - Game Of Thrones: The Final Season! We also hear some further picks for the year's best TV from Movie Squad listeners! Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Best TV of 2019’ with Special Guest Janice Loreck (Movie Squad Podcast #28)

Say hello to our little podcast! In this episode of Movie Squad, we're paying tribute to Al Pacino on the 50th anniversary of his first film performance (1969's Me, Natalie), who is regarded as one of the greatest actors in cinema, but these days is better known for just being the loudest. Ahead of the release of Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, starring Pacino, your three Movie Squad hosts Tristan Fidler, Simon Miraudo and Janice Loreck share their fave Pacino performances (from The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, Heat, Angels in America, and more), compare the difference between the younger, quieter Pacino and the older, over-the-top Pacino, and contemplate the wrong turns Pacino may have taken in his long career. Hoo-ah! Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Al Pacino’s Best and Worst Performances’ with Special Guest Janice Loreck (Movie Squad Podcast #27)

This week, we're looking back at recent history and pulling out our fave reviews from the weekly Movie Squad segment on RTRFM, to relitigate the movies from 2019 we've enjoyed arguing about. Listen as Simon Miraudo and Janice Loreck discuss the controversial Joker with Breakfast host Taylah Strano. Simon and Tristan Fidler then go to blows over Wounds, before Tristan and Janice dig into Hustlers and Gemini Man. Finally, Tristan and Simon untangle the walkout-inspiring Aussie flick The Nightingale with special guest Breakfast host Teri Campbell. Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Movies to Argue About’ (Movie Squad Podcast #26)

For this special episode of the Movie Squad Podcast, Movie Trivia Thunderdome Returns! Yes, special guest host Andrew Williams (of 6PR's The Sunday Session) returns to issue a new gauntlet of challenges to the movie knowledge of our reviewers, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler. The [last Movie Trivia Thunderdome episode](https://rtrfm.com.au/story/movie-trivia-thunderdome-with-special-guest-host-andrew-williams-movie-squad-podcast-episode-15/) resulted in a clear winner - can they retain their title? A crushing defeat is in store for one unlucky contestant and shining glory is accomplished by the ecstatic victor! Listen to find out who is the winner of this sequel quiz! Feel free to play along at home! Theme music by [Eddie Electric](https://eddieelectric.bandcamp.com/). Logo by [Stage Left Design](http://stageleftdesign.com.au/). Production assistance from Eddie Curtis and Chris Webb. Special thank you to Andrew Williams for crafting, hosting and writing Movie Trivia Thunderdome! You can listen using the play audio button. If you are on the Movie Squad podcast page you can download the podcast. The page is [here](http://rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/movie-squad/).

‘Movie Trivia Thunderdome Returns!’ with Guest Host Andrew Williams (Movie Squad Podcast #25)

Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler review movies every Friday morning on Breakfast With Taylah. Now they have their very own podcast that you can subscribe to and listen to! The Movie Squad RTRFM podcast is where you can hear Simon, Tristan and special guests discuss movies at length and in detail, covering every kind of topic and every type of movie, from blockbuster extravaganzas to arthouse fare, from celluloid excellence to glorious trash! The podcast promises to be a fortnightly mix of new original movie chats recorded especially for the podcast and compilations of our most recent reviews to provide a helpful guide as to what to see at the movies! Remember: if you need a movie reviewed... call the Movie Squad!

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