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Join Rob and Sarah for some lighthearted chat, movie reviews and trivia on the films they love. As movie fanatics, they each pick one of their favourite flicks each week for the audience to watch. All films selected are available on all popular streaming services, or on the old fashioned tele-box so everyone can see it. They included all time favourites to a new releases. Rob and Sarah talk about why the movies are special to them, their favourite scenes, characters, quotes, the soundtrack and they also throw in some quiz questions to test how well you know your movies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rob Barnes and Sarah Paul


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    'Mickey 17' (2025) and 'Vanilla Sky' (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 43:29


    Sci-Fi double trouble this week as we review Oscar winning director Bong Jong Ho's latest futuristic, twisted hero movie Mickey17, starring many Robert Pattersons! Plus Oscar winning Cameron Crow tells the story of a self-indulgent, womanising and psychologically traumatised media mogul played by Tom Cruise, with shocking revelation of a cutting-edge twist! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'The Gorge' (2025) and 'Romancing the Stone' (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 45:08


    Rob and Sarah review some home-cinema, date night movies in this podcast - including Apple TV+'s The Gorge with new action heroes Miles Teller and Queen's Gambit Anya Taylor-Joy; plus we go back to the 80s with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in rom-com treasure hunting caper 'Romancing the Stone' now streaming on Disney+. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Flight Risk' (2025) and 'True Romance' (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 46:44


    Just in time for Valentine's Day, we review movie 'True Romance' written by Quentin Tarantino starring lovable Christian Slater and the cute Patricia Arquette. Then we change the movie genre, and take a look at Mark Wahlberg playing a psychopath in his latest film 'Flight Path'. Plus a Tarantino quiz!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'A Real Pain' (2024) & 'Hacksaw Ridge' (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 44:17


    With the Oscar nominations just recently announced, we review 'A Real Pain', directed by Jesse Eisenberg and with Kieran Culkin tipped to pick up an award next month; and former Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield plays an amazing true hero in Mel Gibson's depiction of WWII's 'Hacksaw Ridge'. Both powerful movies oozing with grit and charm. Plus we have a Kieran Culkin quiz!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'We Live in Time' (2024) & 'Police Academy' (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 42:45


    Happy New Year Listeners! We kick off 2025 with some education (of a different kind) and some romance. We go back to 1984 to see the hilarious antics of Mahoney, Hightower, Tackleberry and Hooks as we review 'Police Academy'. Plus, we discuss Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's latest, deeply moving, romantic movie 'We live in time'. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Moana 2' (2024) & 'The Usual Suspects' (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 35:57


    Our final episode of 2024 sees us review the long awaited sequel, 'Moana 2', and a classic thriller from the nineties with one the greatest movie twists of all time - 'The Usual Suspects'. Thanks for listening in 2024 and for all your continued support, it means a lot to us. Here's wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Red One' (2024) and 'Casino Royale' (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 41:23


    We review high octane action movies this time with Daniel Craig's debut Bond film 'Casino Royale' and Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson and Lucy Liu save Christmas and protect Santa played by a pumped J.K Simmons in 'Red One'. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Wild Robot' (2024) and 'Minority Report' (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 37:50


    We step into the future, as we review the beautiful animation 'The Wild Robot' with voices from Lupita Nyong'o and Pedro Pascal, and Tom Cruise is a pre-crime agent in sci-fi thriller 'Minority Report'.'The best way to see the future is to create it' a quote from Abraham Lincoln, something directors and writers Steven Spielberg and Chris Sanders are very good at! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Wolfs' (2024) and 'Roxanne' (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 43:40


    Up for review this time is George Clooney and Brad Pitt's gangster clean-up 'Wolfs' and Steve Martin's fireman's lift on Cyrano de Bergerac's romance in 'Roxanne'. Plus we have a Brad Pitt quiz!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Summer Movie Round Up & 'Great Escape' (1963)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 43:55


    Our summer round up includes reviews of 'Alien Romulus', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'The Trap', 'Borderlands' and more....plus we tunnel back in time for our classic oldie 'The Great Escape', starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Richard Attenborough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Deadpool & Wolverine' (2024) and 'Maverick' (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 32:53


    Episode 101 - we go back to the Wild West poker days with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster in a bluffing and twisting plot in our oldie movie review choice 'Maverick' plus we have another new multiverse Marvel this time with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the slightly lovable and unhinged Deadpool and Wolverine. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'A Quiet Place: Day One' (2024) and 'Mr. Holland's Opus' (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 52:16


    'Jim Henson: Ideas Man'(2024) and '1917' (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 37:30


    It's episode 99, one more till our 100th birthday! This week we review our first documentary of the show, 'Jim Henson: Ideas Man', exploring the man behind the puppetry magic of Sesame Street, The Muppets, Dark Crystal and more, and for the oldie we discuss Sam Mendes very personal and immersive war movie 1917. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' (2024) & Goodfellas (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 43:37


    Two very different gangster movies Rob and Sarah review this time with Martin Scorsese mafia depiction in 'Goodfellas' and George Miller's heroic prequel ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' - expect high scores and plenty of thew usual waffle. Take a listen and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Civil War' (2024) and 'Top Gun' (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 41:48


    Rob and wingman Sarah review two adrenaline fuelled movies this week: Tony Scott's 1986 Top Gun starring high flying Tom Cruise, and Alex Garland's depiction of a dystopian future America through the lens of a wartime photographer, played by Kirsten Dunst, in Civil War. Test your need for speed in our quiz. Cue Goose: 'Goodness gracious great balls of fire!!' Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Monkey Man' (2024) and 'The Rock' (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 36:50


    On the podcast this week is our review of Michael Bay's nineties action movie 'The Rock', complete with Sean Connery quiz, and Dev Patel's directorial debut ten years in the making, the spiritual revenge thriller Monkey Man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Mothers' Instinct' (2024) and 'Lethal Weapon' (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 34:57


    We review two movies this week, that have slightly unhinged characters in each - Anne Hathaway plays a psychotic mother opposite Jessica Chastain in 50s suburbia, bunny boiler film called 'Mothers' Instinct', and we head back to the 80s for cop, action thriller 'Lethal Weapon', with the unpredictable, crazed Agent Riggs played by Mel Gibson and along side his family man partner, acted by Danny Glover. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Dune: Part Two' (2024) and 'Fighting with my Family' (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 48:15


    A Florence Pugh double-bill this week - taking the lead as a tough WWE superstar in Stephen Merchant's 'Fighting with My Family'; and a smaller role alongside an impressive, strong cast including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler in Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part 2'. What did you think if them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Spaceman' (2023) and 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 35:12


    We review two suspense movies this week, one a haunting handycam recording of 'The Blair Witch Project'; and the second we follow a lonely, home-sick astronaut played by Adam Sandler, who travels with the most unusual buddy in 'Spaceman'. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Argylle' (2023) and 'Natural Born Killers' (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 42:52


    Shoot'em-ups galore, in the movies we review this week, in Oliver Stone's 90s media glamorised 'Natural Born Killers' and Matthew Vaughn's all-star spy comedy 'Argylle'. We also have a Woody Harrelson quiz!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'The Holdovers' (2023) and 'Ready Player One' (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 41:09


    It's an eighties nostalgic thrill ride as we review of Spielberg's 'Ready Player One', and we rewind to a decade earlier for our newbie, the seventies throwback Teacher-Student dramedy 'The Holdovers'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Maestro' (2023) and 'About Time' (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 32:39


    In our 90th episode we conduct two more reviews with a trip back in time; Bradley Cooper's Maestro, his stylish biopic of about the legendary composer Leonard Bernstein, and 'About Time', Richard Curtis' time travelling fantasy comedy drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Christmas Special: 'Wonka' (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 48:12


    'It's Christmas!' In this episode, we talk Holiday movies that are currently on-demand to reviewing Timothée Chalamet's 'Wonka' with the most delicious lyrics and dancing. Plus, we have our Christmas quiz bonanza for you to play along with. We wish you 'The Best Christmas Ever!' from Rob and Sarah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Napoleon' (2023) and 'The Karate Kid' (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 32:09


    'Wax on... wax off' Yes, we review the first of the Karate Kid franchise this week with admiration for Mr Miyagi and Daniel son. Then, we discuss the impressive battle scenes, acting and gore in Ridley Scott's Epic movie Napoleon. Plus 1 more podcast till Christmas!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'The Killer' (2023) and 'Field of Dreams' (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 42:07


    We are back reviewing some more Kevin Costner aka 'The Kev' in his purple patch movie 'Field of Dreams' and we hear the thoughts of a sinister assassin in Michael Fassbender's 'The Killer'. Both streaming on-demand. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Killers of the Flower Moon' (2023) and 'Shutter Island' (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 47:18


    We reviewed a Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio double-bill this week, with chilling thriller Shutter Island and shocking true crime in Killers of the Flower Moon. We talk Robert De Niro, Leo's leading ladies, insanity and the Oscars. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'The. Creator' (2023)' and 'Alita: Battle Angel' (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 41:57


    The potential and trust in AI is explored in the movies we review this week with John David Washington in the latest gripping, sci-fi 'The Creator' and Rosa Salazar, Jennifer Connelly and Christopher Waltz in teen flick 'Alita: Battle Angel'. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Past Lives' (2023) and 'In Bruges' (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 42:15


    We travelled around the world by watching Farrell, Gleeson and Fiennes' dark comedy 'In Bruges' to Seoul and New York in the beautiful romantic drama 'Past Lives'. We talk cinematography, rising directors and how Ralph Fiennes plays a great cockney geezer! Enjoy the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'The Dive' (2023) and 'Braveheart' (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 34:52


    Two movies looking for 'Freedom!' this week - one with kilts, no underpants, and brutal wars in The Highlands, in Oscar winning Braveheart; and other is breath-taking underwater drama, where it all goes horribly wrong for 2 sisters in The Dive. We talk Mel Gibson, Brendan Gleeson and goat horns! Hmm... now you're intrigued! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Gran Turismo' (2023) and 'The Goonies' (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 48:36


    'Hey, you guys'... we review treasure hunting adventure, brat pack movie 'The Goonies', and biographical film about gamer come racing driver Jann Mardenborough in 'Gran Turismo'. We talk Columbus & Spielberg, Bloom & Austin, One-Eyed-Willy, young talent and about the upcoming 'The Goonies 2' Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' (2023) 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 39:30


    Our mission this week was to review the hair-raising stunts and all-out action in one of this summer's biggest blockbusters, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, and the toon town fantasy comedy 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'. That's All Folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) & The Hurt Locker (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 40:30


    In episode 80 of the podcast we review Harrison Ford's Indie swan song with 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' and ratchet up the tension with Kathryn Bigelow's Oscar-winning 'The Hurt Locker'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Young Guns (1998) and 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 40:13


    Our Spidey senses were tingling with excitement when reviewing artistic masterpiece 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' and gun-slinging brat pack western 'Young Guns' with an 80s twist. We talk about where the actors are now and don't forget 'The Quiz'! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Rocketman (2019)' and 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.' (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 49:44


    Hakuna Matata... Two coming of age films this week, we review Taron Egerton's impressive portrayal of Elton John in 'Rocket Man' and something for the girls that won't ...go breaking my heart with Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates, based on Judy Blume's bestselling novel ‘Are you there God? It's me Margaret.' We include many other TV and film reviews from our short break and Sarah's tests Rob's IQ in a AI movie quiz. That's what friends are for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Matrix (1999) and Ghosted (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 34:10


    Who doesn't love a bit of action?! We review Keanu Reeves at his best, in trailblazing special effects, cyber mind blowing 'The Matrix'. Plus we take-a-look at the new release and the assemble of Ana de Armas, Chris Evans and other Avengers, in action packed 'Ghosted'. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' and 'Renfield'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 41:40


    This week 'My precious!', we review the first of the epic journeys in The 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and a bit of 'I want to suck your blood' and strangely some wellbeing in 'Renfield'! Plus also an awesome quiz thrown in. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Lawless' and 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 43:28


    Crime watch week, as Sarah and Rob review movie ‘Lawless' with rebellious, bootlegging characters played by Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf; plus some treasure stealing, with some impressive medieval magic in Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez' 'Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves'. Pfiff, paff, poof - enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' and '65'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 48:48


    It's a sci-fi/ action movie week, packed with amazing special effects. We review a scaly '65' with Adam Driver and James Franco and a hairy Andy Serkis in 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'. We also talk 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once'. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Jerry Maguire' and 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 43:17


    Hello listeners we talk Oscars this week, and review Cameron Crowe's film that was nominated for 40 awards, won 26 and landed an Oscar - yes it's ‘Show me the money!' ‘Jerry Maguire'. Plus we review the latest Marvel movie, ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'. Enjoy and btw ‘You had me at ‘hello!'' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Pride' and 'The Fabelmans'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 44:47


    Rob and Sarah are back, reviewing ‘Pride', a film about struggling miners and gay activists in the 80s; plus we get a glimpse into Spielberg's challenging and creative upbringing in ‘The Fabelmans'. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Misery' and 'The Pale Blue Eye'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 42:45


    Eye spy with my pale blue eye, something beginning with A-S-C… All-star-cast' of course as we find in classic thriller Stephen King's ‘Misery' and Netflix' ‘The Pale Blue Eye'. Plus Rob's quiz this time. Enjoy the film reviews! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Gremlins' and 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 51:32


    What's coming to our big screens in 2023? Sarah quizzes Rob on the new flicks for this year, plus both share reviews of classic movie ‘Gremlins‘ and Netflix' ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'. Happy New Year with our 70th episode!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'The Last of the Mohicans' and 'Violent Night'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 45:35


    Rob and Sarah bring a touch of Christmas sparkle with a festive quiz, reviews of David Harbour's recent action packed ‘Violent Night' and even more action, romance and culture in Daniel Day-Lewis' epic movie ‘The Last of the Mohicans'. Happy Holidays and thanks for listening! Tune-in for more movie anorak wittering in 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Hot Fuzz' and 'Bones and All'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 48:39


    Jaw dropping and unexpected moments in the movies we review this week, with the village elders on a rampage in ‘Hot Fuzz' and a very different coming of age film ‘Bones and All', bound for Oscar nominations. And…don't forget the quiz! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and 'The Terminator'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 51:34


    The all time hero and villain movies we review in this episode with ‘Wakanda Forever' and 80s tastic ‘The Terminator' - both epic movies with ground breaking special effects for their days. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Se7en' & 'Don't Worry Darling'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 51:54


    The grisly noir classic ‘Se7en' and Olivia Wilde's ‘Don't Worry Darling!‘ both reviewed in this episode....plus the quiz! Enjoy!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Fall' and 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 42:19


    Vertigo is not an issue for the lead characters in the films we review in this episode. One battles with nature and technology, the other is challenged by King Pin and a multiverse. Possibly the best multiverse movie of all time! We chat more on the latest cinematic movies, about Brad Pitt and Harry Styles and throw in a Queen quiz too… enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Prey' and 'Dunkirk'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 39:57


    This week, we review ‘Prey' based on the Predator franchise and prequel to the first four films, and Christopher Nolan's ‘Dunkirk‘ including Harry Styles' debut. Sarah also tests Rob on his ‘Back to school' movie knowledge!! Stream or download and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Nope' and 'Parenthood'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 46:53


    Batten down the bunting and inflatables, and keep an eye on any stationary clouds in the sky - we review Nope and Steve Martin's full of emotions Parenthood in this episode. We are joined by special guests Alexa and Hannah too! Enjoy! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'No Country for Old Men' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 35:59


    Buckle-up as the two films we review ‘No Country for Old Men' and ‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once' will take you on a cat and mouse, psychological, rollercoaster of a ride… with an extra loop! We throw in a ‘Lionesses' celebratory quiz too! Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' and 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 46:31


    Tails, Knuckles, Robotnik, Dumbledore, Hagrid, Snape, Voldermort....a fantastical array of characters feature in our latest episode as we reviews Sonic 2 and tHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We also discuss the latest Dr.Strange movie and Sarah talks us through a typical family roast dinner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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