UK Film Review Podcast

This month, Gay Actually embarks upon a tumultuous journey alongside Tick, Adam and Bernadette in 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' - the 90s queer road trip movie with plenty of heart and soul. Amber and Joyce explore themes of identity, community, grief and acceptance all wrapped up in camp Australian comedy. If you haven't seen this film yet, get ready to feel some things!Content warning: Spoilers, adult themes.Visit our website for more details about our film podcast.

Join the nerdiest film podcast around as The Fantom Zone celebrates 10 years of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The iconic Marvel film starring Chris Evans as the titular superhero is a much loved comic book film but what will the gang of film critics say about it on this show, as part of the UK Film Review Podcast?

On this beloved film reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn give you a run down of amazing movies to enjoy in March 2024, as part of their UK Film Club show on the UK Film Review Podcast.This episode includes film reviews of:Bob Marley: One Love - the new biopic about the legend of Reggae. Chris and Brian wax lyrical about the great man's music, but what did Brian make of the new film currently out in cinemas in the UK? Find out in this film podcast episode.Wicked Little Letters - A new UK-movie with strong language and an amazing cast. A unique story that Brian absolutely loved and we even play a clip from the movie in the film podcast episode for our listeners to enjoy! (explicit by the way but hilarious).Dune: Part 2 - After revisiting the David Lynch version, hopes were high for this second outing from Denis. But will it be Brian's "Film of the Month"?Spaceman - a new Netflix film starring Adam Sandler as an astronaut and Paul Dano voicing a giant space spider - what's not to love?I Bring Joy - an indie thriller set in London about a dancer who turns violent after an altercation with some would-be muggers. A strong and powerful film with an incredible tone.Everyone - another UK indie film, from filmmaker Marcus Flemmings, providing a fabulous, real-time comedy set in a restaurant where various dramas unfold at each table.Dagr - a phenomenal example of found-footage done right, with two eccentric YouTubers attempting to hijack a commercial for their own amusement and followers who end up in some serious trouble.The ACTT - community theatre, or amateur dramatics, this is a low-budget short film from the U.S that sends up the various types of "actors" and has a lot of fun along the way.Beneath a Mother's Feet - a compelling and moving short film about the struggle of a mother who is trying to raise two children without their father, and being pushed towards remarrying by her parents.Gremlins (1984) - our nostalgia film review revisits the classic comedy about those cute, furry little creatures - just don't get them wet or feed them after midnight - a bit like Brian and Chris. A bit fun for those interested in film history.We hope you enjoy this episode of UK Film Club and all the film reviews it contains. If you did, please drop us a message on our socials @ukfilmreview and we would love to hear from you!During the episode, we also opened with a section about Easter films and films about chocolate, so if you have any great ones that the guys missed, feel free to let us know. We may even give you a shoutout on the next film podcast episode that we release as part of the UK Film Review Podcast. If you want to read any of our written film reviews, you can visit our website or follow us on social media where we keep our community up-to-date with the best new movies around, whether they are theatrical releases in the cinema, movies on streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney Plus, or indeed indie films including feature length movies, short films, and documentaries. You can also head to our website if you are looking to get your film reviewed.

In  possibly one of the most chaotic film podcast episodes of Gay Actually to date, Amber and Joyce team up with three members of The Fantom Zone quartet to discuss the 2024 Academy Awards. The group chat about some of this years Oscar winners, including Emma Stone and Poor Things, Christopher Nolan and Oppenheimer (much to Ian's disgust), Lily Gladstone, Billie Eilish, Robert Downey Jr, and many more films - past and present.Amber attempts to moderate the discussion, sparks fly as Ian and Joyce strongly disagree on most of their film opinions, and Chris and Toby are along for the ride - but continue to thrive.Remember to check out all our podcast episodes for great film reviews, film interviews, film history and more.

In this horror film podcast episode, host and film critic Rachel Pullen is joined by her friend Pete to discuss one of her favourite films of all time - Friday the 13th. One of the most iconic horror movies of all time, this is a must-listen for all fans of film reviews, filmmaker interviews, film history and more. Here's a breakdown about Friday the 13th in case you haven't seen it:In 1980's slasher flick "Friday the 13th," we meet a group of young counselors prepping Camp Crystal Lake for a grand reopening. The idyllic scene hides a dark past: 20 years ago, a young camper drowned, and two counselors were murdered shortly after. Undeterred, the counselors - including Alice (the responsible one), Pamela (party girl), and smoker pothead Bill - settle in, unaware they're being stalked.The killings begin subtly. A counselor fooling around gets speared. Another taking a skinny dip vanishes. Panic rises as the body count climbs. The remaining counselors suspect each other, but the true culprit is the vengeful Mrs. Voorhees, fueled by the drowning of her son Jason at the camp years ago.Picking them off one by one, Mrs. Voorhees becomes increasingly unhinged. Alice, the lone survivor, stumbles upon a horrifying truth: a deformed Jason, presumed dead as a child, is alive and the real killer (a twist revealed in the shocking final moments). Alice and a final counselor face Mrs. Voorhees in a bloody confrontation, but just as she's about to finish Alice, Jason appears, killing his own mother in a fit of rage. With Jason seemingly gone, a traumatized Alice is left alone by the silent lake.The film, inspired by horror hits like "Halloween," wasn't a critical darling, but its low budget and strategic marketing made it a sleeper hit, launching a long-lasting slasher franchise. It established tropes - scantily clad teenagers, jump scares, and a masked killer - that continue to influence horror to this day. We hope you enjoy our film podcast episode, full of film reviews for your listening pleasure. Remember to follow or subscribe to our podcast, and leave a lovely review if you can - it means the world to our podcast shows and hosts. Film buffs seeking a British perspective on cinema should tune into the UK Film Review Podcast. Hosted by film critics, it dives deep into new releases and hidden gems, both blockbusters and independent flicks. Our passion goes beyond special effects, analysing directing choices and acting performances. Listeners get informed film reviews, some with spoilers, plus recommendations to add to their watchlist. It's a fun and insightful way to expand your film history knowledge, all with a charming British twist.

Join the Fantom Zone Gang (a Chris short as he was worm riding) this week as we travel to the mystical sand of Arrakis with our review of Dune Part 2. Ian, Symone and Tobi talk all things Dune with their highs, possible lows and what we want to see next.Enjoy more from our film podcast by subscribing and following.