Mixed Bag

54 - Pirates 2 - Dead Man’s Chest with Patrick Barnes

ARRR!!

You liver lilies didn't think we'd cover the canon of Keira without investigating her most famous franchise did you?

This week we're joined by esteemed cat lover and fellow podcaster Patrick Barnes who, until now, has never seen a Pirates of the Caribbean film.

Did we want to spend seven minutes in Heaven in Davy Jones' locker or is this just one terrible beastie as bad as the dreaded kraken?! Join Matt, Cass, James and Patrick as we head into the franchise that was building a Cinematic Universe just as Marvel was coming onto the scene.

Catch Patrick's podcast The Worst Game of All Time on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

What film featuring Keira and her chin will imbibe for our third night with Knightley?

NOTE: This was recorded before New Zealand's latest lockdown so we ain't breaking no rules. 

53 - Anna Karenina

Our latest season 'Five Nights of Knightley' commences with the third and final Joe Wright and Keira Knightley reunion, Anna Karenina (2012).

It's cold in Wellington but it's nothing compared to Russia, let's hope that Anna wraps up warm, dodges scandal and avoids those trains!

But when handsome Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) stares at her from across the room, who can resist? He's certainly far more dashing from boring husband Karenin (Jude Law). Will Anna give herself to temptation and enjoy the greatest happiness?

Join Matt, Cass and James as they discuss the Chins and Outs of Keira's career and whether these five nights are well spent.

52 - Clue w Mike Bryant

Mike Bryant brings his new discovered classic, Clue back from 1985 for us all to revel in its exceeding foolishness. Based on the board game of the same name or Cluedo depending on where you're from, Clue follows a star studded cast who try to determine who killed Mr. Boddy and why.

We have a tiny recorded issue with this episode with it being accidentally recorded from a laptop instead of a microphone. It doesn't sound awful but you might notice a bit more background noise.

Thanks so much to Mike for being such a wonderful guest, you can follow him at @onehatmadder on Instagram and Twitter.

Next time our Keira Knightley Season begins, but what will the first Five Nights of Knightley be?

51 - Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron

The hosts make a startling discovery. One of their own has a deep connection the titular equine and knows the Bryan Adams songs by heart. But is this 2002 tale too simplistic and boring or is it a little seen masterpiece?

Join us for the iconic episode of Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron.

50 - Jennifer’s Body

It's our 50th episode of Mixed Bag!

And for our 50th we thought, what the hell! Let's do another film that's been on our list for a while.

Jennifer's Body (2009). Directed by Karyn Kusama, written by Diablo Cody and starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried, this horror comedy was slammed on released and has since been reappraised. Is it the lesbian text we've all been craving or is this body dead on arrival?

Join Matt, Cass and James for the autopsy on the very special 50th Mixed Bag.

49 - Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont

We're doing it.

One of the OG Mixed Bags when the podcast was created, this is a big one folks.

Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont.

The #1 hit of 2005, beating out the juggernaut Snakes on a Plane! (A different time, a simpler time)

Dame Joan Plowright returns after her brief appearance in 101 Dalmatians and introducing Rupert Friend as Ludo. These two charmers may be divided by age but they're united by attraction. But how strong an attraction are we talking and why is this film weirdly... horny?

It has to be seen to be believed, the one, the only... Mrs. Palfrey.

48 - High School Musical ft Ed Blunden

It's time to Get'cha Head in the Game, because we're Breaking Free.

That's right, this is no time to Stick to the Status Quo, it's the Start of Something New and We're All In This Together.

It certainly felt that way in 2006 where we were bound the collective passion for High School Musical. Chief among them was guest Ed Blunden who not only experienced the joy of High School Musical but played Troy Bolton in a school production! However, not everyone has seen the saga of Troy and Gabriella, listen in to hear what Matt thought about experiencing High School Musical for the FIRST TIME EVER.

Check out Ed's music at Benjamin Hyde Music which plays us out this week and if you're in Wellington check him out as Nathan Detroit in Wellington Footlights' Guys and Dolls! Tickets available here.

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47 - 101 Dalmatians

It's the 90s, dog movies are all the craze and remaking Disney properties isn't yet an exercise in torture. But it needs a dash of something else, a rogue element, a little splash of GLENN.

The iconic performance from beloved Mixed Bag star Glenn Close. Here she gets to revel in the cruelty and chaos of Cruella De Vil. But how well does the performance truly stack up and is the film around her up to snuff? Is watching dogs really all that entertaining or is it a black mark against the film? Available now on Disney+, can't the film and tune in to hear our thoughts.

Dig us? Tell people on social media! It's the best way for people to discover the podcast. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and follow us @MixedBagPod on Twitter to stay up to date with what Matt, James and Cass are watching.

Quick Mix

Matt and James check in while Cass is away for a 2 hour long Pop Corner spectacular to chat Oscars, Grammys, Globes and sliding down a pole to see your Top, Satan.

Short Hiatus & Mixed Bag Minis!

Kia ora team!

We're going on a mini hiatus because of supreme busyness so we thought we'd start up a fun little thing called Mixed Bag Minis and it can involve you!

All you have to do is record an audio clip of you talking about a Mixed Bag you've seen or like and email it to mixedbagcontact@gmail.com and we'll likely air it on the show!

To give you an example, here's Aimee Sullivan talking about Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit in its entirety. 

See you when we get back in the month of May!