UK Film Review Podcast

UK Film Club is back with a festive edition of the best film podcast, with the latest movie reviews including Christmas Karma, Now You See Me: Now You Don't and Ella McCay. We also review Jingle Bell Heist as our Christmas Streaming Pick, currently available on Netflix. Warning - some swearing in the film clips. In our indie film reviews section we have reviews of The Wildman of Shaggy Creek, In Need of Seawater, CATACLYSM, Eraserheads: Combo on the Run, Princess of the Murder and Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special.The Nostalgia Pick for this month is, of course, a Christmas film, and one of the very best ever! Including a career-best performance from Michael Caine.Remember to head to our website for more movie fun.

To celebrate the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash in UK Cinemas, The Films Of team are back with another episode and this time focus on the films of James Cameron.James Cameron is a visionary filmmaker, deep-sea explorer, and relentless innovator whose career has redefined the boundaries of cinematic spectacle. Born in August 1954 in Ontario, Canada, Cameron transitioned from a truck driver to a Hollywood powerhouse, fueled by a self-taught obsession with special effects and a desire to merge art with cutting-edge science.Cameron first shook the industry with The Terminator (1984), a low-budget sci-fi masterpiece that launched a global franchise and showcased his knack for high-stakes storytelling. He followed this with a string of technical landmarks, including the adrenaline-fueled Aliens (1986), the underwater odyssey The Abyss (1989), and the groundbreaking CGI of Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). In 1997, he defied critics with Titanic, a historical epic that became a cultural phenomenon, winning 11 Academy Awards—including Best Director and Best Picture—and becoming the first film to gross over $1 billion.Never content with the status quo, Cameron spent over a decade developing the technology for Avatar (2009), which revolutionized 3D cinema and became the highest-grossing film of all time. His obsession with the natural world and environmental conservation is a hallmark of his work, often reflected in the lush, bio-luminescent ecosystems of Pandora.On Friday 19th December 2025, Cameron returns to UK cinemas with Avatar: Fire and Ash. This third installment in his ambitious saga explores the volatile volcanic regions of Pandora, introducing the aggressive "Ash People" and the formidable leader Varang. As the Sully family navigates grief and new alliances, the film promises to push visual storytelling further than ever before. With three of the four highest-grossing films in history already to his name, Cameron continues to prove that his only real competition is himself.Head to our website for the latest movie reviews and the latest film trailers.

In this special episode of the UK Film Review Podcast, filmmakers Luke Marley and Taylor Taberner talk to UK Film Review's James Learoyd about their animated festive short - Jake & Pater's Christmas Special."Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special follows the titular characters in their small town in Gloucestershire, when the spirit of Christmas seems to have left. Jake and Pete must find a way to restore it in time for Christmas, just around the corner. Heavily reminiscent of South Park (1997-), the piece even pays loving homage to the series as it clearly wears its influences on its sleeve with its deeply raunchy and absurd comedic elements."Will Curzon, UK Film Review. Head to our website for the latest movie reviews.

Horror film podcast The Scream Test returns with a new episode, exploring Creepy Kids when it comes to scary movies. Head to our website for the latest movie reviews and remember to subscribe to our film podcast wherever you like to listen.

The Films Of...Edgar WrightWelcome to a brand new podcast series from UK Film Review, expanding our collection of shows within the UK Film Review Podcast umbrella. This time, our critics Callum Ewing and James Learoyd are diving deep into the career of a director who is now a bona fide auteur, starting with the frenetic, genre-blending works of the British filmmaker Edgar Wright.In this inaugural episode of "The Films Of...", Callum and James dissect the director’s signature style. Expect a detailed look at his hyperkinetic, rhythmic editing, the meticulous sound design, and his mastery of visual comedy, where every camera movement and cut serves a humorous or narrative purpose. The hosts discuss how Wright subverts expectations by effortlessly fusing action, horror, science fiction, and comedy, often paying ingenious homage to classic cinema in the process.Join the critics as they celebrate a filmmaker who elevates genre cinema and makes even the most mundane of routines look like high-octane spectacle. If you appreciate cinematic flair, razor-sharp dialogue, and films that are essentially musicals disguised as action-comedies, this episode is essential listening.Head to our website for the latest movie reviews and more from the UK Film Review Podcast collection of the best film podcasts.

Film reviews aplenty in episode 38 of UK Film Club, with Chris and Brian covering the films releasing in cinemas in the UK for November 2025. The latest movie reviews include: The Running Man from director Edgar WrightNuremburg starring Russell CroweThe Choral starring Ralph FiennesWicked: For Good film review by Chris! Our streaming pick for this month is the newest version of Frankenstein, from none other than legendary monster movie maker Guillermo del Toro. We have one indie film reviewed on this episode (see the previous week for an indie special with 7 indie film reviews) and that is for Where There Is Love, There Is No Darkness.And our Nostalgia Pick sees us visit the 1987 version of The Running Man, starring Arnie, to see how it compares to the 2025 version. Remember to head to the UK Film Review website for more on our film podcast, as well as short film reviews and the newest movie trailers.

In this Film Interview episode of the UK Film Review Podcast, movie critic James Learoyd interviews filmmaker Eve Leonard-Walsh about her indie feature film, Because We Are Too Many."Inspired by the director’s own experiences, Morgan (Leonard-Walsh) desperately tries to find support for her son Ronan (Ronin Leonard-Walsh) during the pandemic. Reflecting on her younger life (played by Eilidh Keane), she confronts painful memories with her brother Andy (Anthony Bradley) and a secret friendship with Mo (Henry Hilson-Agbangbe), an immigrant boy who has run away from home." Patrick Foley, UK Film Review.Stay tuned for more of the latest movie reviews and filmmaker interviews from the UK Film Review Podcast.

In this indie film reviews special episode of UK Film Club, critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn cover 7 indie films, including a few short films and a documentary. The film reviews in this episode include:A Wanderer's World: A documentary about one man's passion for hiking. TV Man (or. tit. Te L(e)o Comando): An Italian short film recovered from 1997 with strong indie filmmaking vibes.Sign Your Name: A short film loosely based on the struggles of Terence Trent D'Arby (AKA Sananda Maitreya).Pursued: A feature length thriller/horror with a sterling cast - including Molly Ringwald! Snare: A powerful and brilliantly-made short film set in the creepy woods.Lost in Time: A feature-length sci-fi with cerebral themes and strong performances. Cake: A simply sumptuous short film with dark comedy and excellent filmmaking.Remember to subscribe to our film reviews podcast for more episodes, and head over to the UK Film Review website for more of the latest movie reviews.

Ian hosts this special film podcast episode of The Fantom Zone covering new movie The Running Man. Directed by Edgar Wright, starring Glen Powell and Emilia Jones, find out what Ian and his guest made of the film, after attending a special screening where Edgar Wright himself was in attendance. For more of the latest movie reviews, head to the UK Film Review website and remember to subscribe to our film reviews podcast for more episodes and epic film banter.