Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein Glenn Moore (Mock The Week / Live At The Apollo / Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?) • #361
Jul 30, 2025
Glenn Moore, a celebrated comedian and writer known for his Edinburgh Fringe shows, joins for a lively conversation. They dissect the fine line between humor and mortality, sharing whimsical takes on death and how films impact our perceptions of life. Glenn recounts hilarious anecdotes, including travel mishaps with his eccentric Uncle Chris, and reflects on the pressures of comedy and the emotional weight of loss. The duo also explores nostalgic childhood films, revealing how our favorites can change over time, all while balancing humor with heartfelt insights.
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Stranded in Death Valley
- Glenn Moore and a friend ran out of petrol in Death Valley and felt they were going to die while rolling downhill in the dark.
- They luckily found a town and survived, which inspired the theme of his Edinburgh show.
Fixed Camera Heightens Horror
- Glenn finds fixed camera shots in horror films more terrifying due to the forced helplessness they create.
- Jump scares and quick editing do not affect him as much as this helpless perspective.
Coming to Terms With Crying
- Glenn was late to crying in films due to personal shame but now embraces the emotional impact movies can have.
- He recalls first crying during The Last Samurai and sobbing at Philadelphia and All of Us Strangers.