Pulp Kitchen: A Film Podcast

George has travelled far and wide across the film schedule at TIFF 2026, and now he’s back to report on the very best films he saw at the festival.We’re looking ahead to the films that could become major players during awards season, from potential Best Picture contenders to standout performances and some of the biggest discoveries from Toronto.Which films are already generating serious Oscar buzz? Which ones should you be keeping an eye on? And which movies could be the ones everyone is talking about over the next few months?What's That Game:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whats-that-game/id6781044898Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/

In this episode, James is reviewing the brand-new 2026 Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger. He unpacks the latest attempt to bring Capcom’s iconic survival horror gaming franchise to the big screen. Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/

Join us this week for a proper catch-up and sit-down chat as we get into what we’ve been watching lately, including the films and shows people seem to be watching on planes.We discuss what we want to see from the future of Star Wars, David Fincher’s upcoming Cliff Booth movie, and whether knowing a film is “a Netflix movie” actually changes the way we think about it.Plus, plenty of other film chat, opinions and recommendations along the way.Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/

Who are the BEST actors working today…? Or at least, who are our favourites?This week on Pulp Kitchen, we’re talking about the actors we always look forward to seeing on the big screen. From some bigger stars in Hollywood to some of the most exciting upcoming performers working today, we’re picking the actors who consistently make us want to see whatever film they’re in.00:00:00 - How many Pokemon can James name?00:06:18 - Spider-Man 200:10:56 - The Best Actors Working Today00:55:56 - Emails01:20:46 - GameTickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/

This week on Pulp Kitchen, we review Ridley Scott’s new post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley.Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/

Horror is dominating the box office... but why?From low-budget breakouts to billion-dollar franchises, horror has become one of Hollywood’s most reliable and profitable genres. In this episode, we look at why audiences keep showing up for scary movies, how horror filmmakers turn tiny budgets into huge profits, and why the genre continues to outperform so much of the rest of the box office.We dive into the biggest horror hits, the franchises that keep printing money, and why horror has become such an important proving ground for new directors and filmmakers.So… why is horror doing so well when everything else is struggling?00:00:00 - Intro00:03:30 - Why Horror Dominates At The Box Office00:35:05 - Emails00:55:53 - GameTickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/

This week on Pulp Kitchen, we review Will Gluck’s new rom-com One Night Only, starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, alongside David Robert Mitchell’s sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/

Some of the greatest films ever made were box office failures.This week, we're looking at the best films that flopped at the box office. From Fight Club and The Shawshank Redemption to Children of Men, The Big Lebowski, Donnie Darko and more.Why did these films fail? Were they badly marketed, ahead of their time, released at the wrong moment… or simply misunderstood by audiences?And what does a film's box office actually tell us about its quality?We're breaking down the biggest box office bombs, the films that found their audiences years later, and the movies that prove being a flop doesn't necessarily mean being a failure.00:00:00 - Intro00:08:18 - The Best Films That Flopped At The Box Office 00:54:03 - Emails01:10:15 - GameTickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/