In our first, episode, Alex and Jack sit down over a White Russian and Sweet Vermouth on the rocks with a twist, and discuss the following topics:

1. What will streaming services mean for the future of suspense entertainment?

2. In the age of the internet, will we still find films nostalgic in 20 years' time?

3. What will it take for a director to become "the next Spielberg"?

Tom Hanks Defence Force - Episode 1: Streaming Services, Nostalgia & Spielberg

In Episode 2, the men-who-watch-Troll-2-on-repeat-because-they-just-love-it, Alex and Jack, debate:

- Will superhero franchises ever die?
- Are critics still relevant in the age of the internet?
- Is 3D a dying fad?

'Movie-making is telling a story with the best technology at your disposal.' - Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks Defence Force 2018

Episode 2: Superheroes, and Critics in the Age of the Internet, and 3D

- When will the golden age of film die?
- Is it too soon for 'Donald Trump the Movie'?
- Will audiences watch a film made entirely by AI?

Are these questions currently pervading the world of screen? Potentially. Does it take two Tom Hanks fanatics to answer them? Yes it does.

Episode 3: The golden age of film, Trump the movie, and films made entirely by AI

Horror has grown up with the motion picture, but according to an article in The Guardian, it's now 'firmly part of the mainstream'. Using the key horror traits of 'terror', 'horror' and even 'revulsion', Jack and Alex analyse Ari Aster's debut film Hereditary and the upcoming 11th Halloween film to discuss where horror is heading and what we could be seeing in the years to come.

- Should horror reboots remain loyal to what fans want?
- Are we about to see more experimenting with horror conventions?
- And will we soon see a rejection of gore and a return to reliance on atmosphere and suspense?

Hereditary, Halloween and the Future of Horror

A film and TV podcast discussing the past, present and future of the film and TV world. Tom Hanks worshipers Alex and Jack have survived Death Star superlasers and asteroids the size of Texas to tackle its most pressing questions. Discussing everything from writing and audience influence, to technology and the studio system, the pair are joined by an exciting diversity of fellow geeks and industry insiders, bringing fresh insight to the past, present and future of film and TV with a healthy slice of humour.