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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18/06/2026

Before Netflix, Disney+ and streaming took over, there was another way to get your hands on the latest movies. In this clip from The Cinema Sessions, Keith explains how he first watched I, Robot thanks to a bloke knocking on the front door selling pirated DVDs and CDs. A trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up in the early 2000s.

17/06/2026

Remember when a new Will Smith movie was an event? Back in the days of I, Robot, audiences would turn up simply because Will Smith was in it. In this clip from The Cinema Sessions with Keith and Seamus, we discuss the decline of the traditional movie star and whether Hollywood still has anyone who can open a film on name recognition alone. Is the era of the movie star over, or has it just changed?

16/06/2026

Keith tells the shocking story of how Alan Tudyk got dropped from I, Robot's marketing. He rated higher than Will Smith with test audiences which the execs wouldn't allow. Seamus drops the controversial bomb that Tudyk, while great in the film, would not have had a big career otherwise and draws comparisons to Andy Serkis. Do you think Tudyk could have been a bigger star?

This week's episode, With rapidly advancing AI and robotics is I, Robot more relevant today than It was 22 years ago? Dr...
15/06/2026

This week's episode, With rapidly advancing AI and robotics is I, Robot more relevant today than It was 22 years ago? Drops tomorrow on YouTube and Spotify!

15/06/2026

At the beginning of the 'I, Robot' episode, Keith and Seamus talk extensively about how the film is more relevant in this current era of AI technology. Seamus notes that in another few years, the film could be even more relevant again. While Keith analyses current trends with AI/robotics and where he thinks the path is going to lead. How do you think 'I, Robot' has aged?

14/06/2026

In this clip from the 'Cop Land' episode, Keith and Seamus veer off into a quick discussion on the topic of de-aging. Keith makes the bold claim that the 2019 action film 'Gemini Man' holds some remarkable modern de-aging with comparisons to The Irishman and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. What film do you think has the best depiction of de-aging?

Side-note: Next week's episode will be another Will Smith action film... Stay tuned!!

13/06/2026

"The Most Expensive Joke In Movie History?"

When the Irish army finally arrives to face William Wallace's forces in Braveheart, it looks like the Scots are finished... until the Irish and Scots run towards each other and start celebrating instead of fighting. In this clip, Keith and Seamus discuss the hilarious payoff to one of the film's biggest battle setups and why later joked that it might have been "the most expensive joke in history."

13/06/2026

It was a treat to see Harvey Keitel shine with his signature charisma and power. He looks remarkably younger here, especially compared to his earlier roles. His performance truly captures him at the height of his charm.

12/06/2026

The inciting incident in Cop Land leaves you questioning the writer's motives. Seamus notes the film's logic of how a drunk driver is somehow NOT at fault while Keith questions whether it is meant to reflect a wider assumption from the audience. It definitely complicates the narrative. What do you think?

11/06/2026

Did you know many Sopranos actors got their big screen start as cops in Cop Land? Keith is here to give you a list, but it's just the tip of the iceberg. Frank Vincent and Robert Patrick are just a couple of them. It's amazing how casting choices can echo across projects, with David Chase seemingly pulling inspiration from the film's ensemble. Which Sopranos actor was your favourite in Cop Land?

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