The Cinema Sessions with Keith and Seamus

The Cinema Sessions with Keith and Seamus Film critiques, hot takes & hidden gems—served with wit & wisdom from Dublin. New episodes weekly.
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09/09/2026

Why do movie characters always seem to magically put their clothes straight back on after s*x? 😂 We get into the awkward reality of s*x scenes in cinema, from Oppenheimer to A History of Violence — and why that little moment afterwards can sometimes feel more unrealistic than the scene itself.

🎬 The Cinema Sessions — A Dubliner’s Guide to Cinema.

08/09/2026

While discussing Cronenberg's 'A History of Violence' (2005), Seamus praises Viggo Mortensen's overall performance but has some reservations about his accent. Viggo is so strongly European in his looks and voice that it conflicts with such a rigidly American film. Keith argues that it works in favour of the character Tom Stall and the revelations around him later in the film. What do you think?

Check out the full discussion AND MORE in the latest episode of The Cinema Sessions on Youtube/Spotify!

🎬 NEW EPISODE!This week on The Cinema Sessions, Keith & Seamus dive into David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence — a br...
07/09/2026

🎬 NEW EPISODE!

This week on The Cinema Sessions, Keith & Seamus dive into David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence — a brutal, thought-provoking thriller that asks just how well we really know the people closest to us.
Violence, identity, family and Viggo Mortensen — we get stuck into it all. 🩸🎥
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Watch & listen Tuesday at 6AM!

07/09/2026

Tomorrow's episode of The Cinema Sessions is on David Cronenberg's 'A History of Violence' (2005) and one of our biggest points of discussion is "is there such thing as GOOD violence?". This film portrays violence so differently compared to a James Bond film or a Schwarzenegger piece. How exactly can one discern one action of violence from another? When, or if, is it right to celebrate it?

We discuss the nuances of morality like this and more in tomorrow's episode ONLY on The Cinema Sessions with Keith & Seamus...

06/09/2026

Seamus breaks down one of the funniest visual gags from Top Secret! — the moment you think the train is pulling away, only to realise it’s actually the PLATFORM moving backwards! 😂

It’s completely ridiculous, completely brilliant, and exactly the kind of visual comedy that makes Top Secret! such a cult classic.

🎬 From The Cinema Sessions With Keith & Seamus — A Dubliner’s Guide to Cinema.

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05/09/2026

While discussing Shane Black's previous writing credits, Seamus tells the story of how Black's big break 'Lethal Weapon' almost didn't happen during the scriptwriting phase. Thankfully, someone came along and told him to finish it which led to a profitable career for him and one of the biggest franchises in the action genre. It also started a huge run for him in the 90's before making a comeback in the 2000's with 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'.
What film do you think best highlights Shane Black's writing style? Let us know below!

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Let us know in the comments what your favourite film is ...
05/09/2026

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Let us know in the comments what your favourite film is 😀 Jake Boyko, Sierra Nieka Wilson, Pockets Robertson, Ally Sims, Dayday Robinson, Bridget Miller, Jose Perkins, Randy Williams, Kristina Smith, Emilie Cavender, Chelsie Bailey, Stephanie Notto, Timothy Watson, Ella-Rose Judge, Emma-Claire Latiolais, Maria Guillen, Clare Elizabeth, Rodney Cameron Diamond, Colby Stutes, Ty Windham, Lucinda Smith, Jessica Frazer, Angie Borei, Ianorica Chiscop, Sally-Tom Weingarten, Kevin Spiteri, Wendy Duhon Derbonne, Barbara Eubanks, Michal Gomez, Faye Carraway, Jana Kennedy, Margaret Aungst, Jeanni Marie Howard, Tracy Marchant, Anita Branch-bell, Linda Liguori, Hollie Dean, Pelagia Papazoglou, Wendy Green Manley, Bernadette Poulos, Ethel Toups, Luzkenia Hernandez, Senimelia Vakanawa, Tammie Jennings, Pauline Gauthier, Elba Alexander, Marie McQueeney, Tracy Colwell, Hallie Johnson Wolford, Zironya Lewis

04/09/2026

Keith discusses how 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' might have been written first but 'The Nice Guys' feels like a more polished version of the film. Both have a lot of similarities in terms of the central buddy dynamic, neo-noir style and self-aware comedy. Seamus is on the opposite side and finds that 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' works with less satire and does the neo-noir inspiration much better. Which side are you on? Let's debate!

03/09/2026

Before he was Tony Stark, Robert Downey Jr. was Harry Lockhart — and the similarities are impossible to ignore. In this clip, I explain why Tony Stark feels like a more confident, self-assured version of Harry Lockhart, from the quick wit and sarcasm to the charm, arrogance and ability to talk his way out of trouble.

Was Harry Lockhart the blueprint for Tony Stark? 👀

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