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The First Movie Fully In Sámi (Indigenous European Language): Pathfinder (1987) Review - Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2026

We move onto review number 7, where Dan & Mike discuss 1987 movie Pathfinder (not the Karl Urban remake)! The movie is spoken in a Sámi language and is the first of it’s kind, based on an old Sámi legend, made by Norwegian director Nils Gaup.

Over the coming weeks, be sure you subscribe & tune into both podcast feeds (or YouTube channels) so you don’t miss any of their FWFF coverage! YouTube will have the video versions and clips will be on YT, TikTok & Instagram. Mike & Spider-Dan reviewed 13 movies from the film festival, and have 6 interviews to release, catch the first (1985’s Ladyhawke), on the feed of Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores.

Make sure you follow @FWFilmFestival on social media and visit their website for more information and future events: www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk

Mike & Spider-Dan’s first FWFF ’26 episode on Ladyhawke is found here: https://pod.fo/e/40954b

For video versions, check out this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51H9VeN6CKk&list=PLy_ca4KI17VBXnk-HtPBK12mJQKbDa8M-

Join Mike’s Patreon at the free tier for monthly bonus episodes, or support for £1 a month for weekly episodes! Head there now for access to the massive catalogue; www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat

You can also support with a one-off payment at Ko-Fi and Mike will be sure to send you bonus content as a thank you: https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

Guest Spots:
Mike was recently on Spider-Dan’s pod, talking about the Special Edition of James Cameron’s The Abyss, detailing the making-of, behind-the-scenes drama and more: https://pod.fo/e/401e58

Mike also appeared on Back To The Filmography, talking in-depth about Interstellar, including behind-the-scenes details, Matthew McConaughey’s performance and more: https://pod.fo/e/3b9a62

Find all of Spider-Dan’s details on his website: https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

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An Underrated Genre-Blending French Hit: Brotherhood Of The Wolf (2001) Review - Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2026

Review for day 2 of Forbidden Worlds Film Festival commences!

We move onto review number 5 and Dan & Mike discuss the Director’s Cut of the 2001 horror/period-drama/mystery/action movie (that was inspired by the Beast of Gévaudan, while serving as inspiration for the FromSoftware game Bloodborne); Brotherhood Of The Wolf!

Over the coming weeks, be sure you subscribe & tune into both podcast feeds (or YouTube channels) so you don’t miss any of their FWFF coverage! YouTube will have the video versions and clips will be on YT, TikTok & Instagram. Mike & Spider-Dan reviewed 13 movies from the film festival, and have 6 interviews to release, catch the first (1985’s Ladyhawke), on the feed of Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores.

Make sure you follow @FWFilmFestival on social media and visit their website for more information and future events: www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk

Mike & Spider-Dan’s first FWFF ’26 episode on Ladyhawke is found here: https://pod.fo/e/40954b

For video versions, check out this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51H9VeN6CKk&list=PLy_ca4KI17VBXnk-HtPBK12mJQKbDa8M-

Join Mike’s Patreon at the free tier for monthly bonus episodes, or support for £1 a month for weekly episodes! Head there now for access to the massive catalogue; www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat

You can also support with a one-off payment at Ko-Fi and Mike will be sure to send you bonus content as a thank you: https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

Guest Spots:
Mike was recently on Spider-Dan’s pod, talking about the Special Edition of James Cameron’s The Abyss, detailing the making-of, behind-the-scenes drama and more: https://pod.fo/e/401e58

Mike also appeared on Back To The Filmography, talking in-depth about Interstellar, including behind-the-scenes details, Matthew McConaughey’s performance and more: https://pod.fo/e/3b9a62

Find all of Spider-Dan’s details on his website: https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

Don’t forget to review & share this episode wherever you can!m

Is This The Worst Film Mike Has Ever Seen? Clan Of The Cave Bear (1985) Review – Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2026

The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival coverage continues!

Still on the first day of the festival, this is review number 3, for the 1985 Neanderthal movie; Clan Of The Cave Bear!

Over the coming weeks, be sure you subscribe & tune into both podcast feeds (or YouTube channels) so you don’t miss any of their FWFF coverage! YouTube will have the video versions and clips will be on YT, TikTok & Instagram. Mike & Spider-Dan reviewed 13 movies from the film festival, and have 6 interviews to release, catch the first (1985’s Ladyhawke), on the feed of Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores.

Make sure you follow @FWFilmFestival on social media and visit their website for more information and future events: www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk

Mike & Spider-Dan’s first FWFF ’26 episode on Ladyhawke is found here: https://pod.fo/e/40954b

For video versions, check out this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51H9VeN6CKk&list=PLy_ca4KI17VBXnk-HtPBK12mJQKbDa8M-

Join Mike’s Patreon at the free tier for monthly bonus episodes, or support for £1 a month for weekly episodes! Head there now for access to the massive catalogue; www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat

You can also support with a one-off payment at Ko-Fi and Mike will be sure to send you bonus content as a thank you: https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

Guest Spots:
Mike was recently on Spider-Dan’s pod, talking about the Special Edition of James Cameron’s The Abyss, detailing the making-of, behind-the-scenes drama and more: https://pod.fo/e/401e58

Mike also appeared on Back To The Filmography, talking in-depth about Interstellar, including behind-the-scenes details, Matthew McConaughey’s performance and more: https://pod.fo/e/3b9a62

Find all of Spider-Dan’s details on his website: https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

Don’t forget to review & share this episode wherever you can!

A Bonkers Japanese Movie: Legend Of The Eight Samurai (1983) Review – Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2026 (Day 1)

The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival coverage BEGINS!

Mike & Spider-Dan have reviewed 13 movies from the film festival, and have 6 interviews to release. The first review of the weekend is 1985’s Ladyhawke, on the feed of Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores, but this is review number 2, for the 1983 Japanese movie; Legend Of The Eight Samurai!

Over the coming weeks, be sure you subscribe & tune into both podcast feeds (or YouTube channels) so you don’t miss any of their FWFF coverage! YouTube will have the video versions and clips will be on YT, TikTok & Instagram.

Make sure you follow @FWFilmFestival on social media and visit their website for more information and future events: www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk

Mike & Spider-Dan’s first FWFF ’26 episode on Ladyhawke is found here: https://pod.fo/e/40954b

For video versions, check out this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51H9VeN6CKk&list=PLy_ca4KI17VBXnk-HtPBK12mJQKbDa8M-

Join Mike’s Patreon at the free tier for monthly bonus episodes, or support for £1 a month for weekly episodes! Head there now for access to the massive catalogue; www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat

You can also support with a one-off payment at Ko-Fi and Mike will be sure to send you bonus content as a thank you: https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

Guest Spots:
Mike was recently on Spider-Dan’s pod, talking about the Special Edition of James Cameron’s The Abyss, detailing the making-of, behind-the-scenes drama and more: https://pod.fo/e/401e58

Mike also appeared on Back To The Filmography, talking in-depth about Interstellar, including behind-the-scenes details, Matthew McConaughey’s performance and more: https://pod.fo/e/3b9a62

Find all of Spider-Dan’s details on his website: https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

Don’t forget to review & share this episode wherever you can!

Life Update 2, Patreon Episode & Free Bonus Content: Casino Royale Review & More!

Mike updates you on his output, notes the new free Patreon tier and includes a free review of Casino Royale starts around the 6 minute mark!

Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography, talking Matthew McConaughey on Interstellar, tune in here: https://pod.fo/e/3b9a62

Mike has continued to release weekly episodes while on his break, so sign up as a free member for monthly episodes, or subscribe/donate for £1 (or more) a month for weekly episodes! Supporting at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

Free Patreon episodes for the Free Members tier:
Wonder Man (MCU Series)
Stranger Things Season 5/Finale
Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3)
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Candyman (1992)
Mission Impossible (1996)
Speed Racer

Pop Guerrillas 2.0 has now launched with returning host Dan Belgrave and new hosts Maff, Paul & Tony Holt Jr! Check out the trailer and their first four episodes! https://podfollow.com/popguerrillas

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

If you’re a Star Wars fan, check out Star Wars Chit-Chat for Mike’s in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes for Andor, The Clone Wars and more, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat

2025 Guest Spots:

Mike went on the 20^th Century Geek podcast to talk about Child’s Play, here: https://pod.fo/e/32462c

Mike has been on the 20^th Century Geek podcast, reviewing Superman ’78, Superman II, the Super/Man documentary and Superman 2025! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07

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Life Update!

Mike has some exciting news to share, along with confirmation when you’ll be receiving new episodes of this show!

If you want to support Mike while he takes a short break and receive access to a massive catalogue of bonus episodes, including several for Spooky Season, please consider supporting at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

Pop Guerrillas 2.0 has now launched with returning host Dan Belgrave and new hosts Maff, Paul & Tony Holt Jr! Check out the trailer and their first four episodes! https://podfollow.com/popguerrillas

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

If you’re a Star Wars fan, check out Star Wars Chit-Chat for Mike’s in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes for Andor, The Clone Wars and more, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat

Guest Spots:
Mike went on the 20^th Century Geek podcast to talk about Child’s Play, here: https://pod.fo/e/32462c

Mike has been on the 20^th Century Geek podcast, reviewing Superman ’78, Superman II, the Super/Man documentary and Superman 2025! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07

Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!

274 P2 – Exploring Ralph Ellison In The Modern Era: The Shadow & Act Essays Are Still Worryingly Relevant, With Tony Holt Jr

Educator & podcaster Tony Holt Jr continues his thoughts on Ralph Ellison’s essays; Shadow and Act this week!

This massive conversation had to be split in two (all Patreon supporters had both parts two weeks ago), but this week in part 2, Tony & Mike’s discussion on Ellison’s writing style continues! They delve deeper into specific essays and how they bring forward often overlooked perspectives, including some in Harlem. The duo also talk about how short a time it’s been since the major developments in the Civil Rights era around the 1960s and even the 13^th Amendment from around 100 years prior.

Their first Ellison discussion on GCC was in ep 260 (February 2025) delving deep into Ellison’s most famous written work; Invisible Man.

If you want early access to GCC episodes, as well as weekly bonus episodes, including even more episodes for Spooky Season, including reviews on Candyman, live-action Scooby-Doo, The Exorcist and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

Tony is part of the relaunching of Pop Guerrillas, listen to the trailer now and subscribe to hear the new episodes coming very soon: https://podfollow.com/popguerrillas

Find Tony Holt’s socials and more info on his website https://www.theproft.com & Linktree: http://linktr.ee/tonyholtjr

Tony’s appearance discussing Birth Of A Nation with Spider-Dan & Tonya Todd: https://tinyurl.com/2ctmeeo4
Tony also regularly appears on Tonya Todd’s Banned Books conversations, for 2025 he discussed Beyond Magenta, listen or watch here: https://podfollow.com/femme-on/episode/bca3215da1a297f2ad9cbacd4bda736a9c618d25/view & https://youtu.be/GTlqcO5_tO4

Tony’s Ellison/Black Panther essay is found in Comics Lit Vol 1: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1  

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

If you’re a Star Wars fan, check out Star Wars Chit-Chat for Mike’s in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes for Andor, The Clone Wars and more, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat

Guest Spots:

Mike went on the 20^th Century Geek podcast to talk about Child’s Play, here: https://pod.fo/e/32462c

Mike has been on the 20^th Century Geek podcast, reviewing Superman ’78, Superman II, the Super/Man documentary and Superman 2025! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07

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The Pop Guerrillas Are Back! The Pop Guerrillas 2.0 Trailer

Pop Guerrillas are back with Dan B returning, joined by 3 new Guerrillas; Maff, Paul & Tony Holt Jr!  

New episodes will be popping up very soon so keep your eyes (& ears out) for a whole new wave of Pop Guerrillas content coming your way, find them by searching on any podcast app or by clicking here: https://podfollow.com/popguerrillas 

Find Dan B on TikTok at: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@manlikedan84⁠

Find Maff on Letterboxd: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/maff78⁠ & Star Wars Chit-Chat: ⁠https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat⁠

Find Paul at ⁠https://superdummy.co.uk/⁠ & subscribe to his weekly newsletter the Pop Culture Collective to keep up-to-date with all things Pop Culture: ⁠https://pccnewsletter.com/⁠

Find Tony at ⁠https://www.theproft.com/⁠ & his YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheProfT⁠

 

If you want to support the show, please leave a rating/review on whatever podcatcher you're on, tell your friends and share on social media!

 

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274 P1 – Exploring Ralph Ellison In The Modern Era: The Shadow & Act Essays Are Worryingly Relevant, With Tony Holt Jr

Educator & podcaster Tony Holt Jr returns to GCC to talk about the first of Ralph Ellison’s essays; Shadow and Act!

This massive conversation had to be split in two (all Patreon supporters already have it in full), but this week in part 1, Tony & Mike discuss Ellison’s writing style and the value & timelessness of the essays. The two come from different perspectives (Tony: a Black American and Mike: a White Englishman) and not only discuss how a healthy dialogue can be made, but also spend their time deconstructing the meaning and value of such discussions and the work of these essays, both on specific parts and on the overall themes within. Although we encourage you to read these essays, they are not essential to enjoying this incredibly important discussion on one of the 20^th Century’s most talented and prolific authors.

Their first Ellison discussion on GCC was in ep 260 (February 2025) delving deep into Ellison’s most famous written work; Invisible Man.

Part 2 will release in two weeks, but if you want early access, as well as bonus episodes, including extra episodes for Spooky Season, including the Candyman and the Scooby-Doo movies, and more! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

Find Tony Holt’s socials and more info on his website https://www.theproft.com & Linktree: http://linktr.ee/tonyholtjr

Tony’s appearance discussing Birth Of A Nation with Spider-Dan & Tonya Todd: https://tinyurl.com/2ctmeeo4
Tony also regularly appears on Tonya Todd’s Banned Books conversations, for 2025 he discussed Beyond Magenta, listen or watch here: https://podfollow.com/femme-on/episode/bca3215da1a297f2ad9cbacd4bda736a9c618d25/view & https://youtu.be/GTlqcO5_tO4

Tony’s Ellison/Black Panther essay is found in Comics Lit Vol 1: www.accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1  

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

If you’re a Star Wars fan, check out Star Wars Chit-Chat for Mike’s in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes for Andor, The Clone Wars and more, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat

Guest Spots:
Mike went on the 20^th Century Geek podcast to talk about Child’s Play, here: https://pod.fo/e/32462c

Mike has been on the 20^th Century Geek podcast, reviewing Superman ’78, Superman II, the Super/Man documentary and Superman 2025! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07

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273 – Disney Discussions 16: Sleeping Beauty & Maleficent: Aurora Growing Up, Angelina Jolie, Villian Origin Stories And Mr Chanterelle!

Disney Discussions is back with a comparison between 1959’s Sleeping Beauty & 2014’s Maleficent!

Sleeping Beauty may be a classic but it’s a movie Mike had never seen; tune in to hear his thoughts as well as the other’s on this 65 year old movie and the 11 year old prequel/retelling from the villain’s perspective. Dan, Megan, Mike & Ria also talk about the transition from animation to live-action, Angelina Jolie’s performance, the changed aspects between movies, Sharlto Copley’s bizarre rendition of Stefan, the fairies, legacy and of course; Mr Chanterelle!

The previous episode of Disney Discussions where our gang spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with special guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker

For the other Disney Discussions, check GCC episodes; 155, 163, 176, 180, 192, 198, 207, 218, 223, 239 & 247 while their 3rd, 8th, 12th & 15^th discussions are on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores’ podcast in late Sept 2022, August 2023, May 2024 & April 2025, or you find every DD episode on this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8ajqsEDJPAYC0DSuIUqa26e 

Ria’s Instagram: @RiaCarrogan, @TheRomantasyCoven & @FemmeOnCollective – The Femme On Collective is found on any podcast feed and here: https://femmeon.show and Romantasy Coven is found here: https://podfollow.com/1799664171  

You can find Spider-Dan’s show, Patreon & further information on his website https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com or follow him on Instagram: @Spiderdansecretbores

Find Megan on Instagram: @GrittsGetsFit or at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat

Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

All supporters of Mike on Patreon have been receiving bonus episodes, including reviews on A Clockwork Orange, Thunderbolts, Venom 3 and more, as well as early access! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat

If you’re a Star Wars fan, check out Star Wars Chit-Chat for Mike’s in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes for Andor, The Clone Wars and more, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat

Guest Spots:

Mike went on the 20^th Century Geek podcast to talk about Child’s Play, here: https://pod.fo/e/32462c

Spider-Dan was on 20^th Century Geek to talk about Child’s Play 2: https://pod.fo/e/32c749

Megan & Ria were on Back To The Filmography, talking How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3k9F02YfZnZQgeJ2g3QM1E?si=jlZVQXpfSH-d1MJ0LeHiGw

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