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Welcome to the latest edition of At The Flicks \u2013 this is one where we try something different for our movie reviews.\n\nRegular listeners to the show will know that contributor Darren is a wrestling aficionado, what he doesn\u2019t know about the sport isn\u2019t worth knowing.\xa0\xa0As for the rest of us, you could write our knowledge on the back of a 2nd\xa0class postage stamp.\xa0\xa0The exception to that is of course Neil, who is often seen about town in a series of flamboyant costumes some of the more outlandish wrestlers would wear.\xa0\xa0However, fighting is the furthest thing from his mind when he is in his gear!\xa0\n\nI digress and apologise for the image I have now imparted.\xa0\xa0Back to the show and Darren\u2019s challenge.\xa0\xa0He asked (well, instructed), Graham and Jeff to go watch The Iron Claw without reading anything about it beforehand.\xa0\xa0After which he could chat to us about Von Erich family and their unique story.\xa0\xa0The dynamic duo followed Darren\u2019s instructions (not easy for this pair of overage lefties) and went to see the film \u201ccold\u201d.\n\nAs you will find out in this intriguing review show, it was an experience for both of them, fascinating and shocking at times.\xa0\xa0Although Jeff, having not read any film news for a week to ensure he learnt nothing about The Iron Claw was annoyed when the UK certificate card, giving trigger warnings, spoilt three important plot points before the movie even started.\xa0\xa0As Jeff says, enough with the woke sign posting \u2013 we never had it in my day.\n\nThankfully after that, and a pacifying bucket of popcorn, Jeff settled into the spirit of the viewing.\xa0\n\nWe will not reveal any further details of the plot here.\xa0\xa0Suffice to say, please watch The Iron Claw before listening to this podcast.\xa0\n\nNot only do the three At The Flicks members discuss the film in detail, Darren uses his encyclopaedic knowledge to enhance the experience, such as addressing the questions\xa0\xa0\n\nWhat were the Von Erichs really like?\xa0\xa0\n\nWhat does the movie leave out?\xa0\n\nWhat impact did the tragedies that befell this family have on the local wrestling scene?\n\nAll of these questions and many more fascinating facts are provided by Darren.\xa0\xa0So, if you are a fan of movies or wrestling, or both, then this episode is definitely for you.\n\nWhat do you think listeners of our new approach to reviewing movies? As always please write to let us know.\n\nWho knows, we might all meet up at the flicks for the next wrestling feature.\xa0\n\nBye for now.