The Best Bits

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The Best Bits is a film and TV podcast hosted by writers Will Collins (Wolfwalkers, Star Wars - Screecher's Reach) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers, Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories). Whether picking their favourite scenes from randomly selected weirdly specific themes, recording commentaries for classics, recapping terrific TV, or giving a second chance to a film they didn't see the first time, they can be heard having the craic and celebrating The Best Bits.

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Best Exposition

May 14 2024 72 mins  
Screenwriters Will Collins and Kevin Lehane explore the art of exposition—how filmmakers convey crucial background information and context to the audience. From seamless integrations and clever storytelling techniques to the dreaded info dumps, they discuss how exposition can make or break a film. ~ Written by ChatGPT-4 For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check ou

Best Ambiguous Ending

Apr 23 2024 68 mins  
Will and Kevin discuss a scene theme chosen by their patrons—the watercooler cappers and ambiguous endings which linger long after the credits have rolled. From cliffhangers and ironic conclusions to open-ended resolutions, whether wonderful or bewildering. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can c

Best Interrogation Scene

Apr 02 2024 67 mins  
Will and Kevin dive into a topic suggested by their Patrons for their sixtieth episode. Whether it's good cop/bad cop routines, grandstanding face-offs, or the unexpected mind games of characters negotiating with the truth, it's the Best Interrogation Scene! For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can co

Best Irish Films

Mar 12 2024 90 mins  
Will Collins and Kevin Lehane, writers of Irish films like Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers and Grabbers, discuss their favourite Irish films ahead of this St Patrick's Day. This episode was suggested by listener Micháel. If you would like to recommend a future episode, email the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact with your suggestion. For a complete list of films discussed on the sh

Best Underwater Scene

Feb 27 2024 81 mins  
For this episode, Will and Kevin dove deep into a scene topic suggested by listener Jules: Best Underwater Scene! If you would like to recommend a scene theme, you can do so at www.bestbitspodcast/contact A complete list of films discussed on this episode can be found on The Best Bits Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get yo

Best One-Character Film

Feb 06 2024 75 mins  
It may take a village to make a film, but sometimes it can be a one-man show on screen, and for this episode, Will and Kevin share their favourite films that feature (for the most part) just one character. Whether the hero is stranded on a desert island, lost in space, or buried alive... For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Musi

Best Coming-Of-Age Scene

Jan 16 2024 75 mins  
Will and Kevin delve into the films that tackle the rites of passage of teenagers and young adults as they bump heads and sometimes uglies with mentors and MILFs. From Rebel Without a Cause on... For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider

The Best Picks of 2023

Dec 19 2023 118 mins  
Will and Kevin list their ten favourite new films of 2023. You can view a video version of this episode on their Patreon. For a list of Will's Best Picks of 2023 and Kevin's Best Picks of 2023, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review on your podcast app of cho

Best MacGuffin (Plot Device)

Dec 12 2023 97 mins  
From spy flicks to quests, heists and whodunits, Will and Kevin dig into the films whose plots run on MacGuffins — in a topic chosen by Patrons. Whether a plot device or narrative decoy, MacGuffins can be found in everything from The Maltese Falcon to A New Hope. So, what is a MacGuffin? How does it work? And who are the filmmakers who have deployed it, toyed with it, and even Ar

Best Guilty Pleasure Films

Nov 21 2023 101 mins  
Will and Kevin list their favourite films that constitute guilty pleasures, the films that others dismiss but they unabashedly love. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd. Music is from Epidemic. You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if y