Did you know Tom Cruise was in a Martin Scorsese movie? Not only that, but a movie about pool? And that it's really bloody good? It sounds preposterous but I promise it's true! Co-starring the incredible Paul Newman, it's about the seedy world of pool hustling. Join Ben McLeay & I as we discuss the rugged sex appeal of Paul Newman, that wonderful Vince t-shirt, how very little we actually know about pool, the video game DOOM & inexplicably, the disaster film The Perfect Storm.

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Episode 44 - The Color of Money (part 1)

In a shock twist, this week I am reviewing a movie that my special guest has already seen! I am joined by self-confessed Tomoisseur Andrew who also absolutely bloody loves this movie & is helping me defend it against what we believe to be unfair criticisms of this sci fi masterpiece. We talk a lot about bad dad's, screaming children, cool alien sounds, the 9/11 symbolism & much more.

Find Andrew on twitter @IllyBocean or via the Boonta Vista podcast: boontavista.com
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Episode 46 - War of the Worlds (part 1)

I am back with Andrew to finish our review of War of the Worlds where we discuss the divisive ending, why we think the movie didn't do super well (hint: it involves a couch) & why WE think this movie rules before we deviate into discussing our favourite Tom Cruise movies, why we love Tom as an actor/person, our thoughts on Scientology & so much more.

Find Andrew on twitter @IllyBocean or via the Boonta Vista podcast at http://boontavista.com/
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Episode 47 - War of the Worlds (part 2)

Just a quick update about the podcast & why there hasn't been a new episode for a little while. Basically, I'm still here & excited  to finish reviewing Tom Cruise's filmography but with so few films left to do, it's taking a little bit longer to organise recording new episodes!

I also divulge my plans for the podcast once I've gotten through his films!

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A quick lil podcast update!

After a bit of a break, I'm back to review an absolute banger of a film with Ari! This film cops a lot of flack as people assume Tom Cruise is the titular last Samurai (hint: he's not) which is a bummer because it's really bloody good! Join us as we discuss which Samurai we're crushing on, watching Tom Cruise get a face full of mud, how fkd the patriarchy is & our extremely limited knowledge of famous battles.

Find Ari on instagram: @maxcalifornia_
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Episode 50 - The Last Samurai (part 1)

In the 2nd half of my review with Ari, we cover the famous sword fighting scene & the big, final battle, fumbling out way through facts & history! Things also get emotional when we discuss perfect cherry blossoms & Ken Watanabe's beautiful eyes.

Find Ari on instagram: www.instagram.com/maxcalifornia_
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Episode 51 - The Last Samurai (part 2)

Phoebe is back to share some fun Tom Cruise trivia with me & we get a little bit manic (like, I can barely string my sentences together, oops lol). Join us as we pay out on Robert Downey Jr, Fast & the Furious 9, Tenet, Christopher Nolan & Idris Elba's poor film role choices. We also discuss what we'd let Disney do with our likenesses after we die, how Black Widow really did come out a year too late, Tom Hardy's hilarious accents & like a few Tom Cruise stories peppered throughout.

Check out Phoebe's artwork on her website: www.phoebeparadise.com
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Minisode 23 - More Tom Cruise Trivia (but mostly about actors who aren't Tom Cruise)

There aren't many Tom Cruise films that have been lost to the ages but TAPS seems to be one of the rare ones that very few people are aware of. I am joined by Bart to discuss this film about a military school & its fanatical students trying to save it from closure. Join us as we discuss rhythmic gun-nastics, the many outfit changes (including an abundance of sashes), children having access to guns & mortars, Sex & the City and war crimes aplenty! 

Find Bart's art on instagram @8.bit.bart
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Episode 54 - TAPS (part 1)

I am joined by Nick for this review which might be one of the most raucous ones yet! We spend 90% of our time screeching with laughter about how silly this film is, including such bizarre topics such as milk cops, dying from a kick in the taint, being forced to eat your own thumbs & man mounds. 

Get Nick to paint your minis via his instagram www.instagram.com/lefthandpooch
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Episode 56 - Jack Reacher (part 1)

Nick & I finish up this very silly review of the film that should've been called Mad Lad: Left Right Good Night, this time discussing the concept of drinking someone's blood from a boot, smashing skulls like cans of Pasito, slobberknocker fights in the rain & the fact Jack Reacher definitely would be anti vaxx.

Get Nick to paint your minis via instagram.com/lefthandpooch
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Episode 57 - Jack Reacher (part 2)

In another shocking twist, this week's guest has also seen this film but not for ages so it almost doesn't count, maybe? I am joined by Scott to discuss a film we both really enjoy but oh my god, so much happens! Join us as we discuss everything from time zones (we simply do not understand 'em), the Fast & the Furious franchise, how good a lawyer Tom Cruise would have been if he hadn't gotten into acting, horny grieving, boat explosions, Jigsaw being a creep & much more.

Find Scott on Twitter www.twitter.com/ScottWamplerBMD & check out The Kingcast www.twitter.com/Kingcast19
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Episode 59 - The Firm (part 1)

Scott & I wrap up our review of this slick Grisham adaption where Tom Cruise spends a lot of it running for his life. For a film that has such a non-sexy conclusion (unless you think mail fraud is sexy, I suppose), it's really bloody enjoyable from start to end. Join us as we talk more about the appeal of Tom Cruise & why the couch thing wasn't a big deal, how we wish JK Rowling would piss off, the never ending stream of Marvel movies & I remind everyone, yet again, about how much I hate Jeremy Renner.

Find Scott on Twitter www.twitter.com/ScottWamplerBMD & check out The Kingcast www.twitter.com/Kingcast19
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Episode 60 - The Firm (part 2)

It's finally time to tackle the film I had the most apprehension about. But luckily I am joined once again by Lauren who was diagnosed with ASD in the last year & was able to give lots of great insight into their experience with autism & what this film got right & wrong. Join us as we also discuss tiffs with dads, women in sneakers, hating billionaires, Titanic theatre restaurants & much more. WARNING: There's lots of swearing in this episode, like way more than usual. You've been warned!

Find Lauren on instagram: @laurenstardust
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Episode 61 - Rain Man (part 1)

Lauren & I finish off our review of this film in our usual casual, meandering style, with lots more Autism chat. We also discuss our love of KMart undies, farts, our thoughts on Forrest Gump & that time Tom Cruise dated queer icon, Cher! Once again, this is your WARNING that we swear a lot in this episode so please don't be mad at us, It's called self expression, Helen!

Find Lauren on instagram: @laurenstardust
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Episode 62 - Rain Man (part 2)

As we draw super close to the end of Tom Cruise's filmography, we're finally watching the 1st film he was ever cast in which is absolutely god awful. He has only one scene (where he squeezes in a surprising amount of Tom Cruisisms) & the rest of the film is absolute trash. Join Emma & I as we mock this film mercilessly & discuss a variety of topics such as how Brook Shields was exploited from a very young age, how the 80s were just kind of cooked in general, running in denim, horny mum's & how you'd be better off if you dumped your boyfriend. 

Follow Emma's on Facebook & Instagram @emetic_art
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Episode 63 - Endless Love

Tom Cruise doesn't do cameos except for that one time he did in Austin Powers Goldmember, portraying Austin Powers himself. Emma & I discuss this hilarious segment of a very silly film franchise as well as Shrek & the evolution of fashion since the 60s. Very random but very fun!

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Minisode 25 - Austin Powers, Shrek & Fashion chat

A super quick update about the delay in releasing the latest episode (hint: it was covid) which also just so happens to be the last film I have left to review! Plus the details for the live episode I'm recording immediately after my special screening of Top Gun Maverick! If you're in Brisbane on May 26th, you should come along! Get tickets here:

https://events.humanitix.com/twobittopgun

A Quick Update + Live Episode Details

We're down to the last film of Tom Cruise's filmography & it's probably one of the more obscure titles that apparently no one has seen or even heard of! I am joined by Frank to discuss this weird, unfunny & yet strangely self aware "teen sex comedy" that we both really enjoyed despite it being truly terrible in every way. Join us as we discuss Tom's youthful beauty, horny cars, Carol Brady kissing teen boys, racist tropes, donkey shows & just how irredeemable the main characters are. 


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Episode 64 - Losin' It

In a stunning case of the stars aligning perfectly for me, I wrapped up the filmography of Tom Cruise just before his latest film started showing in cinemas & I got to do my first live episode! What a time to be alive! I got to host a screening of the new Top Gun before sitting down with Ben McLeay in front of a live audience of very attractive people to talk about how sick this film was. We do our best to avoid spoilers & instead talk at great length about G forces, whether the enemy nation was Iran, sick plane stunts & the weird rules in the local Top Gun pub that made absolutely no sense.

Note: We had a lot of crowd participation which I did my best to crank up but some of it's still too hard to hear. You can watch the video to hear all that was said here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeBlJ92IxzR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Episode 65 - Top Gun Maverick LIVE

After a 15 month hiatus, I am back, baby! There's a new Tom Cruise movie out in cinemas & I have a LOT to say about it. But first I need to tell you all about how I got to meet THE Tom Cruise at the Sydney premiere of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1! I am joined by Laurent who was there with me to discuss every last detail of the most exciting day of our lives!

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Episode 66 - Meeting Tom Cruise!

A quick intro to the new Tom Cruise movie reviews podcast, hosted by Cara Westworth. 

Artwork by Emetic Art.

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Introduction to Cruisin' for a Reviewsin'

It's part 2 of our review of 'Knight and Day' where we delve into more of the things Tom Cruise does that we find really attractive (namely eating an ice cream), the stunts, more druggings & gashes?

Find Lauren on facebook/twitter/insta: @laurenstardust
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Episode 8 - Knight and Day (part 2)

In this not-at-all-mini episode, Benjamin and I deep dive into the personal life of Tom Cruise. Ben takes the reins on this episode, asking me a number of questions about my obsession with Tom before we get very in-depth about his personal life including his relationships, acting methods and, of course, Scientology.

Find Ben on twitter: @benjungles and instagram: @toontownexpress
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Minisode 4 - Disciples of Xenu

Of all of the things people focus on with Tom Cruise's appearance, his hair isn't often up there as the most talked about. But as Sally and I discover in this light minisode, he is a man with many famous hairstyles! Join as as we discuss our favourites, the worst ones and what we'd like to see him try next.

Find Sally on instagram: @diewrecktorofmayhem
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Minisode 5 - The Many Hairdo's of Tom Cruise

We're back with a big, actiony sci-fi film this week where I review 2014's 'Edge of Tomorrow' with Tom, who is a passionate fan of sci fi (but less so of Tom Cruise... the audacity). Based on a Japanese book called 'All You Need Is Kill' this is a classic time-loop film where we see Tom die MANY times, sometimes horrifically & sometimes hilariously. It's also one of the rare time we see Tom play a character who's bad at what he does!

Find Tom on instagram: @raptor_au
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Episode 14 - Edge of Tomorrow

It's here, folks! It's time to finally start reviewing the 'Mission Impossible' films! This will be the only time I review and Tom films consecutively, so strap yourself in and let's talks about 1996's 'Mission Impossible'! I'm jointed by Shan where we discuss Kittridge's expensive fedora, unexplained sexual chemistry, biting rats & bags full of masks.

Find Shan on instagram: @shanlouy
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Episode 18 - Mission Impossible

It's finally time for me to review the one film I've bitched about the most: Mission Impossible 2! I'm joined by my sister Erin in this timely episode about infectious flu-like viruses that threaten to cause a pandemic (seriously, the timing on this ep is wild). Join us as we criticise pretty much every single thing that happens in the 1st half of the movie, from dodgy transition effects to ridiculous foreshadowing and way too many pairs of Oakley sunglasses.

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Episode 19 - Mission Impossible 2 (part 1)

We're back to finish off the 3rd installment of the Mission Impossible series! The action keeps getting bigger, the villain badder, the running faster & the teeth whiter. Taylor & I have a blast recounting the incredible bridge scene to the final scene where Ethan Hunt does what he does best (kills the bad guy, runs heaps... you know the drill). And if learning about medical stuff is your bag, Taylor gives us more insight into his profession by breaking down the resuscitation scene!

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Episode 22 - Mission Impossible 3 (part 2)

So you're living through a pandemic & have to stay home as much as possible, what do you do? Watch movies, of course! Taylor returns to discuss my list of movies about pandemics, illnesses, zombies & the plague that I have either watched or want to watch. It's enough to make you never want to leave the house ever again!

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Minisode 9 - What To Watch During a Pandemic

Mission Impossible is back, baby! After a short break between the M:I films, I am joined by Chloe to discuss the 4th film in the franchise; Ghost Protocol. Arguably one of the best M:I films with one of the most iconic stunts (ie. Tom Cruise scaling the tallest building in the world), this film is HUGE. Join us as we discuss the first half of the film which involves Russian prisons, the permanent addition of Benji, how good Tom looks in a shiny blue suit & the perfect revenge.

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Episode 26 - Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol (part 1)

We're finally here! The latest Tom Cruise film, the 6th in the M:I franchise, the very one that turned me into the Tom Cruise superfan I am today: Fallout! I am joined by Britt who has been watching the movies for the 1st time along with the podcast, who thankfully had as much fun as I did with this absolute banger of a film. Join us as we go through every stunt in minute detail, compare parts of the movie to Dumb & Dumber, Batman and Tap Dogs and that infamous fistcock moment.

Find Britt on instagram: @brittamon
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Episode 30 - Mission: Impossible Fallout (part 1)

It's here! The stunning conclusion to the review of the greatest Tom Cruise film ever made; Fallout! Britt and I wrap up the incredible end of the film (involving nuclear bombs, shocking returns from the past, helicopters, getting Harvey Dented and fist fights on cliff tops) before giving it our RECORD BREAKING reviews and chucking in some slash fan fiction at the end for good measure. BAM BAM!

Find Britt on instagram: @brittamon
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Episode 31 - Mission: Impossible Fallout (part 2)

Because I couldn't quite let Mission: Impossible go, here is one final minisode dedicated to the franchise before I finally move on. I am joined by Liam who reviewed Valkyrie with me way back in episode 5 to run through all of the best (and worst) bits of the series where we discuss the best stunts and mask reveals, suggest possible replacements for Ethan Hunt if the series continues without Tom Cruise, bitch endlessly about JJ Abrams and rank the film from best to worst.

Find Liam's podcast via @flawlessamp
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Minisode 15 - Mission: Impossible Recapped

Taaaake my breath awaaaayyyyyy! Yes folks, we're finally reviewing the film from which my title music comes from; Top Gun! I am joined by Josie who had never seen this giant advert for the military before & was as delighted as I am by the excessively sweaty naked man content! Join us as we delve into the world of FIGHTERTOWN, USA where women are scarce, volleyball is played in jeans, toxic masculinity gets nice people killed, frosted tips everywhere, the antagonist just wanting his team mates to stay alive & so much more.

Find Josie's podcast at www.instagram.com/ahilltodieonpod or on twitter www.twitter.com/jsspcr

Podcast art for this episode by Caragh Brooks caraghbrooks.bigcartel.com/

Episode 32 - Top Gun

Allison is back to finish our review of Born on the Fourth of July where this time we delve into the importance of sex work, disability access, how US politics has changed between the late 60s and now and how great it is to hear Tom Cruise scream "BIG ERECT PENIS". We also cover some trivia about the film including a plan to actually paralyse Tom???

Find Allison on both twitter & instagram @infiniteallien
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Episode 39 - Born on the Fourth of July (part 2)

A fortnightly podcast where I get a friend to watch a Tom Cruise film that they've never seen before and then make them discuss & review it with me. Join your host, Cara, and her friends while we discuss the many films of the polarising but always entertaining Tom Cruise.

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