The Short Cameo

The Short Cameo

A medical student reviews movies.Does this make sense? Does it have to make sense? Let’s find out as Nick delves into the world of Hollywood and provides in-depth (and subjective) analysis of movies and tv shows past and present.

Episodes

December 16, 2023 19 mins

Cinema is dead! Even the great David Fincher must bow down to the Subscription era. Nick discusses the potentially dangerous situation facing cinemas given we are now all couch potatoes.

This is then followed by talking about a movie watched by this podcaster from his couch.

The Killer is Fincher’s first film in years, but does it stack up to his already stacked catalogue? Is Fassbender’s face worth watching for 2 hours? Is a movie u...

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A quick lookback on the life and work of Mathew Perry after his tragic recent passing.

And then, what is there to say, it’s Spiderman (or men)!

Settle in as Nick tackles one of the most anticipated movies of the last decade. We’re talking cameo’s, we’re talking villains, we’re talking repressed childhood memories. Did the movie live up to all the hype? Or did it crash and burn like Osborn’s glider…oopsies SPOILERS!

All that and more i...

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The people have spoken, and a studio has listened! We wanted a Predator movie with a simplified plot, in the jungle, with Arnie, no cities or Aliens. Well, Schwarzenegger may have hung up the machete, but a Comanche tribe takes over and delivers with a love letter to the original while also standing on its own two feet.

 

Nick tackles the ins and outs of why this Predator movie surpasses its fellow sequels (don’t put it in a city, du...

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Grief, depression, broken families, death, it’s all positive vibes as Nick reviews a 7-hour murder mystery.

Kate Winslet shines in an Emmy winning performance with a supporting cast threatening to steal the show. The bigger issues though are how we process grief, having more red herrings than billed cast members, and whether drawing existential meaning from a couple of nice camera shots qualifies as insightful podcasting, ...

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It’s the showdown some people might be waiting for! Two Hollywood Titans take to the screen in a battle of wits, biceps, and manicured moustaches. Only one problem, they forgot to put them on the screen at the same time.

This podcast edition has Nick breaking down the Russo Brothers’ latest film full of style, fun action, and zero-character development (the classic trio). And while it may just be a Netflix action film, that obviousl...

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Back with a bang! After a long hiatus, Nick returns much like the Mighty Thor himself - a new setup, a new mantra, and a more relaxed approach duuude. Will a new streamlined approach save this service from mediocrity and degradation? Who knows, but it's free content so best not to pull that thread.

 

This podcast delves into another polarising marvel movie (shocking) with a review that tackles the very good, and very goofy eleme...

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In contrast to the usual order of play, Nick reviews a movie he likes. But first, the latest rendition of movie news explores Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’ trailer and why it makes no sense, new movies which aren’t that new since they were supposed to come out a year ago, and trailers for new movies that are actually new, or at least newer than the older new movies.

 

The main event involves a look at what has become a cult classic, despit...

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Proper order is restored with some classically self-indulgent, overly excessive movie analysis. But first, the easing of covid restrictions around the globe has brought a new stream of trailers as studios see dollar signs. Oh, and Gal Gadot said some stuff.

 

The main event has Nick settle into the warm, safe embrace of Disney with a review of their latest (premium access) creation. For a change, there will be chat about some great a...

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Put on your Iron Man helmet, strap on your Hulk hands and just fanboy your heart out for the final episode of Marvel’s latest mini-series. Or, if you’re like a certain poor uni student, just punch the air occasionally as Sam embraces his new role as Captain frickin America and Bucky opens a truck door. 

 

For the final time, as per tradition, the big questions are brought up and left unanswered which includes a concern for Sam’s lack...

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With only one episode to go, the show tugs away at the heartstrings with some sneakily touching moments. Meanwhile, Sam and Bucky use up their annual leave with some beers and real talk in the woods.

 

This of course sparks some big, deep questions such as: When did Discount Steve get so good at welding? Why do Karli’s men prefer murder over your basic criminal espionage? And why is it so hard to make fun of this well-written, emotio...

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The MCU would like to take this moment to talk about drug abuse and the dangers of taking illicit substances you find on the ground in warehouses. If you do so, please be alert for sudden super soldier abilities, and the urge to throw frisbees at your enemies’ necks.

 

Oh, and this week’s ‘injection’ of our favourite sidekick and his homicidal friend sees Nick make way too many dumb puns about drug use. However, that doesn’t stop the...

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 The Marvel train rolls on and Nick takes full advantage by adding to his collection of quickfire, non-researched (easy to edit) reviews. 

 

The BIG questions for the BIG thinkers this week include a concern for the American Correctional System’s security, is Bucky only interesting when channelling his inner Jason Bourne, and should we be focusing on Bucky, Sam, Sam’s sister, Mr Nakashima, Discount Steve, Zemo, Sharon, Flag-smashers,...

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Nick makes rare (and unlikely to be repeated) Short Cameo history by releasing a third podcast in a single month. The other new tradition continues with another rapid fire, non-researched review of the latest addition to the Marvel (Disney) TV dynasty.

 

Some traditions though will never change as the big questions are once again explored. The focus this week being on the benefits of banter-focused therapy, discount Steve Rogers, dis...

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After a long stint of formulaic podcasts (all 5 of them) Nick breaks tradition with a rapid fire, non-researched review of Marvel’s most recent stint in the TV realm.

Apart from that, nothing really changes as the big questions are once again addressed. Why should Sam trade in a jet pack with wings, for a frisbee from the 1930’s? Should Bucky fire his terrible therapist? And was that the roughest first date in MCU history?

 

If you ha...

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A step up from last week sees another film with a man from down under, but he’s the star this time mate! But first, this week’s movie news discusses the properly researched story behind the Spiderman 3 title, new movies making headlines, and whether or not the Harry and Meghan Oprah interview qualifies as reality TV.

 

Nick then ‘extracts’ a Netflix original movie (ba dum tis) for the usual over-analysis and complaints about poor emo...

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For a change, Nick reviews a non-comic book movie that's also not owned by Disney. But firstly, a Disney-focused week of movie news discusses how Spiderman is melting the internet, is WandaVision living up to the hype, and when did Paramount make a streaming service??

 

Nick then happily shows favouritism with his movie choices by breaking down an all-time favourite. Edge of Tomorrow flopped at the box office, but that’s all moo...

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Everything’s delayed!! 

A week of announcements sees all major movies once again being pushed back. Is this the death of cinema? Are streaming services the new monopolies? Does any of this really matter given the global pandemic? Join Nick as he answers none of these questions but instead offers some useless titbits he found on the internet while discussing the new Kong vs. Godzilla trailer.

Nevertheless, more tim...

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Nothing like a new year and a new Pixar movie to spark some unnecessary introspective thought. Join Nick as he contemplates the movies he’s looking forward to in 2021, and whether or not we’ll be able to see them. Then a review of Soul has the discussion casually explore the purpose of life, teenage angst, and the pitfalls of obsessions and insecurities…you know, the easy stuff.

 

If you have any questions or queries, feel free to em...

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Iron Man kickstarted the MCU empire, so it should be able to kickstart a solo podcast narrated by a medical student with a dangerous Netflix addiction. Nick opens his podcast account by discussing his unrealistic expectations of Pixar’s new movie Soul, and Tom Cruise’s bad day at the office. Then the main event involves an overly descriptive analysis of Iron Man including, but not limited to the birth of Jon Favreau, Robert Downey ...

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