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Über den Podcast
Film reviews and movie trailers of the best cinema, as well as a stunning podcast with film critics providing film reviews and banter. Alongside some of the biggest releases, as also cover indie film reviews, short film reviews and more. Our genre specific shows include The Fantom Zone - covering all your superhero film reviews, The Scream Test - horror film reviews, New Releases, and Gay, Actually - our LGBTQ+ film reviews. And UK Film Club, hosted by Chris Olson and Brian Penn, with film reviews of movies from all genres, including the latest cinema releases, streaming picks, short films, indie films, and their nostalgia pick.
Filmmakers can now submit their films to be reviewed on the UK Film Review Podcast by visiting our website.
Explore our archive of film reviews and episodes from a Christopher Nolan special, to films about sports. Our expert film critics have also conducted filmmaker interviews, chatted about film festivals, played trailers from upcoming movies and more. If you are a film fan, then this is the film podcast for you.
New episodes are released weekly, generally on Thursdays, with ad hoc episodes popping up from time to time. Sometimes the submissions from filmmakers to UK Film Review to review their short film or indie movie on our film podcast can be numerous, leading to additional episodes being needed to cover all the film reviews. We also do seasonal episodes in order to cover special topics, such as Christmas films in December, or films for the year in January. Check out The Scream Test show in October for an extra special spooky episode.
If you are a fan of film history, then the UK Film Review Podcast is also right up your projector (is that a phrase?). Our film critics cherish film history, and will often regale listeners with a deep dive into cinema's history. Whether it's the films of Alfred Hitchcock or the advent of 3D, movie buffs and film history aficionados will find a welcome home in our film podcast community.
The UK Film Review Podcast shows also often team up with other film podcasts to produce super shows! We love working with our film-loving podcasts and bringing extra special episodes to our listeners. If you are a film podcast, drop us a line and we can discuss a collaboration.
Finding the right film podcast for you shouldn't be difficult, that's our aim. Which is why we provide multiple shows within one, in order to cover a range of topics and genres, offering a variety of podcast hosts, each with a different background in film criticism and a different penchant for entertaining listeners. Whilst we aim to cover film is our priority, we often divert into TV and Entertainment too, even Culture at times! Don't judge us harshly but do enjoy our witty banter and playful asides as we navigate the terrific world behind screens. We know there are a variety of other film podcasts for you to choose (we love them too) and we thank everyone and anyone who listens to the UK Film Review Podcast. It is an honour to have the Play Button pushed and our film reviews splurged into your ears (definitely not a saying). Remember to join our podcast community on social media too and drop us a follow in all the usual places. We like to promote new episodes of our show, discuss the various new cinema releases and film reviews that accompany them, and every so often we run a prize giveaway to a lucky listener! What's not to like about that?
So, if reading this description of the UK Film Review Podcast has you thumping your chest like Matthew McConaughey in The Wolf of Wall Street, then get listening!
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The Scream Test - Red Rooms and Obsession
Join Rachel on The Scream Test as she covers Red Rooms and Obsession.Written and directed by filmmaker Curry Barker, Obsession has been on the lips of all avid horror film fans this year. Find out what Rachel …
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Join Rachel on The Scream Test as she covers Red Rooms and Obsession.
Written and directed by filmmaker Curry Barker, Obsession has been on the lips of all avid horror film fans this year. Find out what Rachel made of it in this episode.
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The Films of London Film Festival 2026
Join Callum and James as they review and analyse the 2026 BFI London Film Festival in a unique episode of the podcast. Both Callum and James were lucky enough to attend the London Film Festival as press with 24 …
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Join Callum and James as they review and analyse the 2026 BFI London Film Festival in a unique episode of the podcast. Both Callum and James were lucky enough to attend the London Film Festival as press with 24 films watched between the two of them. Find out about what our favourite films of the festival were?
Whether Godzilla Minus Zero met the hype?
What made James fall in love with a small French animated film?
How did Robert Pattinson and Andrew Garfield deliver some of the performances of the year?
How the festival venues work?
And more importantly what the toilet queues are like at Picturehouse Central during the press screenings?
If you want answers to all those question then join Callum, James, and a few cameos from other critics from the London Film Festival in this special episode of the podcast – The Films of the London Film Festival 2026.
And visit our website for the latest movie reviews.
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UK Film Club 44
Join Chris Olson and Brian Penn for episode 44 of UK Film Club. With the latest movie reviews of: The Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt and a dog (actually 4 different acting dogs) Digger starring Tom …
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Join Chris Olson and Brian Penn for episode 44 of UK Film Club. With the latest movie reviews of:
The Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt and a dog (actually 4 different acting dogs)
Digger starring Tom Cruise (flop of the year?)
Sense and Sensibility (like a warm hug)
Wicker starring Olivia Colman (the funniest film of the year)
We also have our Streaming Pick and this month it is Tyler Perry's Doing Life, a new Netflix movie.
In our Indie Film Reviews section we have:
Crooked Miles - a fascinating horror film made up of multiple segments
Cancer Kid - a short film that explores misinformation brilliantly
Kate Hugo: Murder After Mayhem - a cosy whodunnit
Backstage - a powerful Me Too short film
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The Films of Anne Hathaway - Part 2
Join Callum, James and Daisy for part two of their exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography. Picking up from her early breakthrough roles, they turn to the films that established her as a bold, versatile …
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Join Callum, James and Daisy for part two of their exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography. Picking up from her early breakthrough roles, they turn to the films that established her as a bold, versatile performer capable of leading major studio productions while taking risks in smaller, more unusual projects. Their conversation considers how Hathaway’s choices have shaped her career and allowed her to move confidently between spectacle, comedy and intimate drama.
They begin with her Oscar-winning performance in Les Misérables, discussing the emotional and physical commitment behind one of her most celebrated roles. Next, they revisit her distinctive interpretation of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises and examine how her interpretation stacks up against other Catwoman. The discussion then moves to Interstellar, where Hathaway matches the film’s epic scale with a deeply felt performance, before turning to The Intern and the warm, convincing chemistry she shares with Robert De Niro. Callum, James and Daisy also champion her underrated work in Colossal and Armageddon Time, considering why both performances deserve greater recognition. Finally, they celebrate her outstanding performances in 2026 and reflect on the renewed momentum surrounding her career.
Across the episode, they trace how Hathaway’s performances have matured, from technically demanding roles to quieter character studies. They consider the recent highs and lows of a career defined by continual reinvention, asking how public perception, critical response and changing opportunities have influenced the way her work is viewed. Throughout, they highlight the intelligence, discipline and emotional openness that connect even her most contrasting performances.
Join us for this concluding chapter of our exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography as we celebrate one of the world’s finest actresses. Whether you are a longtime admirer or newly discovering her work, this final instalment offers an enthusiastic look at the ambition, range and resilience behind an extraordinary career.
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The Films of Anne Hathaway - Part 1
Join Callum, James and Anne Hathaway expert Daisy for an in-depth discussion of one of the most versatile and accomplished actresses working today. Together, they examine the qualities that have made Hathaway …
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Join Callum, James and Anne Hathaway expert Daisy for an in-depth discussion of one of the most versatile and accomplished actresses working today. Together, they examine the qualities that have made Hathaway such a distinctive screen presence, from her ability to move confidently between comedy and drama to the commitment she brings to every performance. With Hathaway appearing in five films this year—including two of the year’s biggest box-office releases, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and The Odyssey—the timing could not be better for a closer look at her career. The group considers why she continues to stand out, even when the films around her receive mixed or negative reviews, and asks what makes audiences return to her work. Rather than focusing only on awards or commercial success, they explore the range, energy and precision that Hathaway brings to roles of every size.
In part one, the conversation focuses on the early years of Hathaway’s career. Callum, James and Daisy look at the characters she plays, the range of genres she tackles and the level of commitment she brings to each role. They begin with the cult classic The Princess Diaries, the film that launched her career and introduced viewers to the warmth, humour and awkward charm that would become central to many of her early performances. From there, they compare her work in The Princess Diaries and Ella Enchanted, considering how she approaches two very different fairy-tale heroines and what those films reveal about her developing screen persona. The discussion then turns to The Devil Wears Prada and the challenge of performing opposite Meryl Streep. They consider how Hathaway holds her own, how her character changes over the course of the story and why the performance remains so memorable. Moving into more dramatic territory, they ask whether her work in Rachel Getting Married deserved an Oscar and discuss the intensity she brings to the role. They also revisit Becoming Jane, including the much-discussed accent, before celebrating her flair for physical comedy and sharp comic timing in Get Smart. Finally, they take on Bride Wars, debating whether the film has been judged too harshly and whether it deserves to be reclaimed as a cult classic. Across these films, the group traces Hathaway’s growing confidence and her willingness to take on contrasting material.
Whether you have followed Hathaway’s career from the beginning or are discovering these films for the first time, this opening instalment offers an accessible, enthusiastic guide to her early work. We hope you enjoy part one as we revisit the roles that established her career, shaped her public image and laid the foundation for the varied performances that followed.
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Venice Film Festival 2026 and LFF 2026
Jack Salvadori shares his favourite 5 films from the 2026 Venice Film Festival and what he's looking forward to at the BFI London Film Festival 2026.In the episode, Jack reviews:Primetime starring Robert …
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Jack Salvadori shares his favourite 5 films from the 2026 Venice Film Festival and what he's looking forward to at the BFI London Film Festival 2026.
In the episode, Jack reviews:
Primetime starring Robert Pattinson.
Wild Horse Nine starring Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich
Possible Love directed by Lee Chang-dong
DAU directed by Il'ja Chržanovskij
Look Back directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda
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UK Film Club 43
Episode 43 of the UK Film Club Podcast with the latest movie reviews from Brian and Chris. In this month's episode, we cover:CinemaDe Gaulle: RésistancePressureDog StarsStreamingThe RunnerIndieJust One Last …
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Episode 43 of the UK Film Club Podcast with the latest movie reviews from Brian and Chris. In this month's episode, we cover:
Cinema
De Gaulle: Résistance
Pressure
Dog Stars
Streaming
The Runner
Indie
Just One Last Thing
We Want the Virus
Doggerland: The Dead & The Lonely
Evil inSight
Robbery at the Rockvale Theatre
The Long Spring
Loving Silence
Designed by Preeti
Nostalgia
Blade Runner
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Filmmaker Interview with Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur
Chris Olson interviews Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur, Canadian filmmakers behind the dark drama The Orchard.Head to our website for more of our filmmaker interviews and find out more about Chris Olson on his …
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Chris Olson interviews Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur, Canadian filmmakers behind the dark drama The Orchard.
Head to our website for more of our filmmaker interviews and find out more about Chris Olson on his official website, where you can also discover his other work including original acoustic mysic and sync music for film.
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The Films of Hayao Miyazaki - Part 2
In this second part, we continue our exploration of The Films of Hayao Miyazaki, focusing on what many regard as the peak of his career and his later, possibly final, works. We begin with one of the most …
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In this second part, we continue our exploration of The Films of Hayao Miyazaki, focusing on what many regard as the peak of his career and his later, possibly final, works. We begin with one of the most acclaimed films of the 21st century, Spirited Away (2001), before moving through Howl’s Moving Castle (2004), Ponyo (2008), The Wind Rises (2013), and The Boy and the Heron (2023).
We start by discussing how Spirited Away became one of the greatest films of all time and earned Miyazaki his first Academy Award. We explore its themes of consumerism and capitalism, the meaning of No-Face, and why the film may not resonate with every viewer.
Next, we turn to the Academy Award-nominated Howl’s Moving Castle, considering how it became Miyazaki’s artistic response to the Iraq War and how he adapted Diana Wynne Jones’s novel for the screen.
Ponyo marks a return to childhood innocence and hand-drawn animation, prompting us to ask whether it may be Miyazaki’s most visually beautiful film. We then consider whether The Wind Rises is an overlooked work and perhaps his most personal film.
Finally, we end with The Boy and the Heron, the film that won Miyazaki his second Academy Award. We discuss whether it has the best English dub of any Miyazaki film, why he returned from retirement, and whether it could be his final feature.
We close by considering why Miyazaki’s films remain so enduring and beloved, and how his ideas have evolved from 1979 to 2023. Once again, we hope you’ll join us for this concluding part of The Films of Hayao Miyazaki.
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Interview with Isabel Moir - BFI London Film Festival Programmer
UKFR film critic James Learoyd interviews Isabel Moir, who is one of the programmers at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Offering incredible insight into the inner workings of the LFF, Isabel chats to …
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UKFR film critic James Learoyd interviews Isabel Moir, who is one of the programmers at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Offering incredible insight into the inner workings of the LFF, Isabel chats to James about all manner of aspects surrounding the biggest film festival in the UK. Find out more about this year's London Film Festival below:
https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/post/top-films-to-see-at-the-70th-bfi-london-film-festival
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The Films of Hayao Miyazaki - Part 1
Join “The Films Of… “ crew and UK Film Review critics James Learoyd and Callum Ewing, along with special co-host Tom Manning, as they analyse and discuss one of cinema’s most famous and influential directors …
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Join “The Films Of… “ crew and UK Film Review critics James Learoyd and Callum Ewing, along with special co-host Tom Manning, as they analyse and discuss one of cinema’s most famous and influential directors: Hayao Miyazaki. In this first part, we explore how Miyazaki’s upbringing shaped recurring themes in his films, from environmentalism and aviation to societies that turn machines into weapons of war. Beginning with The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), we move through his filmography, including Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984), Castle in the Sky (1986), My Neighbour Totoro (1988), Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989), and Porco Rosso (1992), before concluding part one with Princess Mononoke (1997).
The episode traces Miyazaki’s journey from animator at Toei Animation, where he met Isao Takahata, to co-founding Studio Ghibli with him and later influencing Western animation. We also discuss his approach to female protagonists such as Nausicaä and San, his creation of complex antagonists, and how the concept of ma — silence and space — shapes the pacing of his films.
We examine how Miyazaki adapted the manga and TV series he had worked on into The Castle of Cagliostro, how Frank Herbert’s Dune inspired Nausicaä, and how a trip to Wales influenced Castle in the Sky. We also cover why My Neighbour Totoro struggled at the box office before becoming a merchandising phenomenon, how Miyazaki moved from producing to directing Kiki’s Delivery Service, how the war in Yugoslavia shaped the tone of Porco Rosso, and how Princess Mononoke became one of Japan’s biggest films.
Through this first part we hope longtime fans and newcomers can sit back and relax whilst appreciating one of the master of cinema.
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The Scream Test: Come and See
On this horror film podcast, Rachel and her guest discuss the 1985 film Come and See. Synopsis: After finding a rifle, a Belarusian teenager joins Soviet partisans in World War II and is swept into the …
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On this horror film podcast, Rachel and her guest discuss the 1985 film Come and See.
Synopsis: After finding a rifle, a Belarusian teenager joins Soviet partisans in World War II and is swept into the harrowing realities of Nazi occupation.
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UK Film Club 42
Episode 42 of the UK Film Club Podcast hosted by film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn. In this episode, we have the latest movie reviews, including:Cinema FilmsThe End of Oak StreetSpider-Man: Brand New Day …
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Episode 42 of the UK Film Club Podcast hosted by film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn. In this episode, we have the latest movie reviews, including:
Cinema Films
The End of Oak Street
Spider-Man: Brand New Day film review
Streaming Pick
Indie Films
PAYN
Nostalgia Pick
Jerry Maguire - SHOW ME THE MONEY!
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The Scream Test - I Finally Watched Jason X
In this horror film podcast episode, host Rachel of The Scream Test has finally watched the 2001 R-rated horror film Jason X. Jason Voorhees is cryogenically frozen at the beginning of the 21st century, and is …
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In this horror film podcast episode, host Rachel of The Scream Test has finally watched the 2001 R-rated horror film Jason X.
Jason Voorhees is cryogenically frozen at the beginning of the 21st century, and is discovered in the 25th century and taken to space. He gets thawed, and begins stalking and killing the crew of the spaceship that's transporting him.
Directed by James Isaac.
Find out what Rachel thought! And remember to head to our website for the latest movie reviews.
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Gay, Actually - The Chronology of Water by Kristen Stewart
Content Warning: Adult themes, sexual assault and drug use/addition.This episode was recorded back in March, but still feels current - Amber and Joyce discuss Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, The Chronology …
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Content Warning: Adult themes, sexual assault and drug use/addition.
This episode was recorded back in March, but still feels current - Amber and Joyce discuss Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. Another gorgeous LGBTQ+ film that posits nature at the heart of experience. They look into the depths of visual storytelling, consider when arthouse could go too far, explore fragments of memory, and celebrate how queerness on screen can be subtly beautiful.
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The Films of Christopher Nolan - Part 2
Part 2 of our special episode on The Films of Christopher Nolan to celebrate the release of The Odyssey. Read our The Odyssey film review and head to our website for the latest movie reviews and more from our …
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Part 2 of our special episode on The Films of Christopher Nolan to celebrate the release of The Odyssey. Read our The Odyssey film review and head to our website for the latest movie reviews and more from our film podcast.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Films of Christopher Nolan - Part 1
Part 1 of The Films of Christopher Nolan episode, hosted by James Learoyd and Callum Ewing. A timely episode following our The Odyssey film review in which our critic gave it 5 stars. Head to our website for …
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Part 1 of The Films of Christopher Nolan episode, hosted by James Learoyd and Callum Ewing. A timely episode following our The Odyssey film review in which our critic gave it 5 stars.
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UK Film Club 41
In this popular movie review podcast, we have the latest film reviews from Brian Penn and Chris Olson. In cinemas, we review:The OdysseyThe InviteAnimal FarmOur Streaming Pick this month is Nothing to Lose, a …
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In this popular movie review podcast, we have the latest film reviews from Brian Penn and Chris Olson. In cinemas, we review:
- The Odyssey
- The Invite
- Animal Farm
Our Streaming Pick this month is Nothing to Lose, a new French film on Netflix.
Our Indie Film Reviews include:
- The Inventurers
- Fairyland The Musical
- Existence Zero (Esistenza Zero)
- SkullHunter
- The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
- Rooted Out - Chapter 1 "Shade"
- Girl in the Refrigerator
- Spades
Our Nostalgia Pick is a Christopher Nolan gem - find out by listening :)
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The Films of Steven Spielberg - Part 4
Part 4 of The Films of Steven Spielberg special episode, with the movies from Munich to Disclosure Day. Remember to view the latest movies at UK Film Review and check out all our incredible film reviews. Hosted …
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Part 4 of The Films of Steven Spielberg special episode, with the movies from Munich to Disclosure Day. Remember to view the latest movies at UK Film Review and check out all our incredible film reviews.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Films of Steven Spielberg - Part 3
Part 3 of The Films of Steven Spielberg special, looking at Schindlers List to War of the Worlds. Remember to head to the UK Film Review website for the latest movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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Part 3 of The Films of Steven Spielberg special, looking at Schindlers List to War of the Worlds. Remember to head to the UK Film Review website for the latest movies.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Scream Test - Can Ghosts Have Feelings?
Horror film podcast The Scream Test is back with a new episode, this time posing the question: Can Ghosts Have Feelings?Remember to head to the official UK Film Review website for the latest movie reviews …
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Horror film podcast The Scream Test is back with a new episode, this time posing the question: Can Ghosts Have Feelings?
Remember to head to the official UK Film Review website for the latest movie reviews.
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The Films of Steven Spielberg - Part 2
Part 2 of our Steven Spielberg special episode of The Films Of Podcast. From E.T. to Jurassic Park. Remember to head to our website for the latest film reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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Part 2 of our Steven Spielberg special episode of The Films Of Podcast. From E.T. to Jurassic Park.
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The Films of Steven Spielberg - Part 1
Part 1 of the Films of Spielberg special podcast. From Duel to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Remember to subscribe to the UK Film Review Podcast for more episodes of The Films Of, as well as our other shows.For the …
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Part 1 of the Films of Spielberg special podcast. From Duel to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Remember to subscribe to the UK Film Review Podcast for more episodes of The Films Of, as well as our other shows.
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UK Film Club 40
In this latest episode of the UK Film Club Podcast, we have the latest movie reviews including: Disclosure DaySavage HouseToy Story 5Our Netflix movie review is:USA 94: Brazil's Return to GloryOur indie film …
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In this latest episode of the UK Film Club Podcast, we have the latest movie reviews including:
- Disclosure Day
- Savage House
- Toy Story 5
Our Netflix movie review is:
- USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory
Our indie film reviews include:
- Cage Rage
- Zombucha!
- Serena
- Boss of the Ballet
- Starmaker
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Cannes Film Festival 2026 - The Best and Mediocre Films
Welcome to another special edition of the UK Film Review Podcast. In this episode, titled Cannes Film Festival 2026, host and film critic Chris Olson sits down with resident critic Jack Salvadori, who has just …
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Welcome to another special edition of the UK Film Review Podcast. In this episode, titled Cannes Film Festival 2026, host and film critic Chris Olson sits down with resident critic Jack Salvadori, who has just returned from the Croisette. The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival proved to be a thoroughly complicated affair, and Jack brings his characteristically candid, unfiltered insights straight from the cinema halls of France to our listeners.
The conversation begins with what Jack fiercely defends as the absolute best film of Cannes 2026: El Ser Querido (The Beloved). Directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, the film marked the director's confident, precise arrival in Official Competition. Jack walks Chris through how the film rests entirely on the monumental shoulders of Javier Bardem, who delivers one of the finest performances of his career as Esteban Martínez, a legendary, Oscar-winning filmmaker returning to Spain to shoot a colonial-era desert epic. However, beneath the cinematic grandeur lies an intimate family drama regarding Esteban's attempt to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Emilia, played by Victoria Luengo. Jack highlights Sorogoyen's mastery of tension and restraint, particularly in how he shifts the atmospheric temperature from comedy to psychological terror in an instant, creating an emotionally layered masterpiece that should have taken the festival's top prize.
The discussion then turns to the historic presence of queer cinema at the festival, spearheaded by Los Javis' latest offering in Official Competition, La Bola Negra. Earning a strong four-star review from Jack, the film is framed as an epic of desire, memory, and inherited trauma. Spanning two-and-a-half hours, the Spanish directing duo weaves three parallel narratives across different time periods to explore how the spectre of the Spanish Civil War and generational repression bleed into the present day.
From triumphs, Chris and Jack pivot to the film that actually did take home the coveted Palme d'Or: Fjord, directed by Cristian Mungiu. In a less positive review, Jack expresses his intense frustration with the festival jury's decision, describing the film as a monument to mediocrity that never remotely earns its prestige. Set in a remote Norwegian town, Fjord follows a deeply religious Romanian family whose five children are suddenly separated from them by local child welfare services following allegations of physical abuse. While praising Sebastian Stan's impressively restrained and believable performance as the exhausted patriarch, Jack argues that Mungiu's social critique is surprisingly one-dimensional.
Next, the critics look at Pawel Pawlikowski's highly anticipated return after seven years with Fatherland. Shot in immaculate, austere black and white, the film feels like the final movement in an unofficial trilogy that began with Ida and Cold War. Set in 1949, the narrative follows Nobel Prize-winning author Thomas Mann, played with weary grandeur by Hans Zischler, as he returns from American exile to a physically and ideologically shattered Germany to receive the Goethe Prize.
Finally, Jack shares his joy over the ultimate dark horse of the festival: Club Kid. Written, directed by, and starring Jordan Firstman alongside Cara Delevingne, this charming A24-acquired comedy became the word-of-mouth sensation whispered about in the Palais queues. Firstman plays Peter, a chaotic, forty-year-old party promoter whose perpetual adolescence is shattered when a sharp ten-year-old boy from London arrives on his doorstep, revealing himself to be the son Peter never knew he had. Jack commends the film for its effortless humour, emotional sincerity, and unapologetically queer perspective that never feels ornamental. It is an uplifting note to end on, proving that cinematic discovery is still possible amidst the politics of Cannes.
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The Scream Test - The Amityville Horror
Rachel explores The Amityville Horror on the podcast this month. The Amityville haunting is a modern folk story based on the true crimes of Ronald DeFeo Jr. On November 13, 1974, DeFeo shot and killed six …
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Rachel explores The Amityville Horror on the podcast this month.
The Amityville haunting is a modern folk story based on the true crimes of Ronald DeFeo Jr. On November 13, 1974, DeFeo shot and killed six members of his family at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, on the south shore of Long Island. He was convicted of second-degree murder in November 1975.
The Scream Test is a dedicated horror-focused segment of the UK Film Review Podcast. Hosted by film critic Rachel Pullen, the show dives deep into classic, mainstream, and indie horror cinema.
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The Films of Meryl Streep - Part 2
Part 2 of our Meryl Streep episode - looking at the best films starring the acting icon.Remember to head to our website for the latest movie reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Films of Meryl Streep - Part 1
James and Callum are back with another movie podcast episode, and this one was way too big for just one show. So enjoy Part 1 of The Films of Meryl Streep.Remember to head to the UK Film Review website for the …
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James and Callum are back with another movie podcast episode, and this one was way too big for just one show. So enjoy Part 1 of The Films of Meryl Streep.
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UK Film Club 39
Episode 39 of UK Film Club has the latest movie reviews including The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Christophers, and Finding Emily. Our streaming pick this month is Marty, Life is Short - the new documentary about …
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Episode 39 of UK Film Club has the latest movie reviews including The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Christophers, and Finding Emily. Our streaming pick this month is Marty, Life is Short - the new documentary about Martin Short on Netflix.
Our indie film reviews include short film The Manuscript, indie feature film The Thistle in the Kiss, sports comedy film Pickleball, and portrait short film Behind the door (Derrière la porte).
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UK Film Club EP38
Episode 38 of the UK Film Club Podcast delivers new movie reviews of Michael, The Drama, Glenrothian, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Thrash and our indie film reviews include:Michael SolaceBreaking and Entering …
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Episode 38 of the UK Film Club Podcast delivers new movie reviews of Michael, The Drama, Glenrothian, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Thrash and our indie film reviews include:
- Michael Solace
- Breaking and Entering and Humping
- The Lonely Crowd
- The Yellow Balloon
- ASKING4IT
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