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This time we delve into Thomas Vinterberg's gentle Another Round, a film about some droopy dads getting various degrees of pissed. Plus Sam reviews Black Widow, a film most people have probably already forgotten exists. We also have a conversation about the Matrix trilogy and the sex rave we all remember fondly from the second one, and resist the Disney Corporation's attempts to trick us into a nostalgic connection to the latest Spider-Man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A rare transmission from Film Chat finds us reviewing Oscar-winning thriller Promising Young Woman, which did not speak to this podcast's male hosts. We also check out the wacky four-hour "Synder cut" of Justice League, surely the longest, greyest, and most rubble-filled superhero film ever made. Plus, we applaud the social media presence of Antony Hopkins and we look at upcoming projects from Rian Johnson and Joe Cornish. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In line with our predictable, regular, and timely production schedule, the latest episode of Film Chat is here! We're releasing it just after the Oscars, but we know what our listeners really want to hear - our review of Wonder Woman 1984. Everyone's talking about it, everyone's thinking about it, and now you get to hear our take. Don't miss out!PLUS!! We hold forth on Netflix's Bridgerton, a vibrant period romance with a lot of sexy boxing and heaving bosoms, and we chat about forthcoming projects from Noah Baumbach and Darren Aronofsky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this extremely belated episode of Film Chat we review Soul, the latest film from Pixar which combines their two interests - madcap buddy comedy shenanigans and deep metaphysical ruminations.We then openly laugh at cultural hate crime/film Wild Mountain Thyme which, if nothing else, is a strong contender for weirdest third act twist ever.AND we find time to deliver a blistering hot take on the cultural juggernaut Hamilton a mere 6 years after it was first staged. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Quick!!!! If you stick this episode on within minutes of it uploading, you can still ring in the New Year with this podcast on in the background!! Bid goodnight to 2020 with Sam and Danny, as they look over what has unquestionably been a weird and not particularly good year. Most of a top 10 films of the year is assembled, Christmas viewing highlights are discussed, some lovely messages from listeners are read out, and the question of which teapot from Disney's Beauty and the Beast films is the sexiest is addressed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we review David Fincher's latest film, Mank, in which everyone's favourite old man, Gary Oldman plays the legendary screenwriter Herman J Mankiewicz. In the pantheon of Netflix movies is it better than The Irishman or worse than The Princess Switch: Switched Again? Tune in to find out.Plus we look at the frankly insane number of project Disney has announced and wonder what it is that has gotten Lord Christopher Nolan in a real tizz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our latest episode sneaking out gives our listeners a chance to play another game of "When Did We Record This?" Under the microscope this time are a double dose of political Sacha Baron Cohen movies that between them are probably responsible for Biden's election victory. Well done Sacha!!In The Trial of the Chicago Seven, ultra-liberal ultra-patriot Aaron Sorkin dramatises the true story of a group of left-wing protestors accused of "conspiracy to riot" at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The result is Sorkin's most watchable effort for quite some time, even though he almost certainly once yelled "get a job" at someone just because they were bearded and not wearing a suit. Meanwhile, Danny reviews Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. This comedy sequel sees Sacha Baron Cohen stick it to the Cheeto-in-Chief the best way he can, adopting a somewhat racist accent and getting into some very awkward situations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this belated episode of Film Chat, Danny reviews anticipated threequel Bill and Ted: Face the Music in which the internet's boyfriend Keanu Reeves teams up with that guy who was in the previous films to give you a hit of nostalgia laced joy. It's basically fine.THEN we do a deep dive into I'm Thinking of Ending Things, the latest existential offering from America's saddest director, Charlie Kaufman. Y'know, given the past few years it can often feel like the world is going to hell but Kaufman's film is a reassuring reminder that this isn't true because existence itself IS hell so it would be impossible for itto get any worse.PLUS exciting hot takes on David Fincher's Zodiac, Netflix series Umbrella Academy, and that one-off Channel 4 documentary about dogging that got repeated last month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we review the much-anticipated and still-in-cinemas Tenet, Christopher Nolan's latest high-concept, low-IQ blockbuster. We didn't know what the heck was going on but at least the explosions were all in-camera. Plus Danny gives his take on Jon Stewart's misfiring political satire Irresistible, and Sam explains why the 2018 film Rampage should have had one more giant animal in it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Film Chat episodes are just like buses. You wait 3 months for one and then two come along within a week of each other. That's the saying right?On this belated ep we give scorching hot takes on the latest Judd Apatow man child dramedy The King of Staten Island, Alex Garland's robo chamber piece Ex Machina and Amy Heckerling's seminal 90's teen flick Clueless. We also find time to discuss a proposed Princess Diana biopic and wonder whether it'll be shit or the shit.Next episode due April 2025. Keep watching the seas! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After an editing process longer than those of the the last three Christopher Nolan films combined, this archive audio recorded back in May 2020 is now ready for consumption by contemporary audiences. Remember May? It was a lot like now except barbers weren't open and Tenet hadn't come out. This blast from the past covers:-- Maybe Christopher Walken's best performance ever in King of New York-- Horror classic Witchfinder General-- Patrick Keillor's 1992 documentary London, which features a voiceover from a man very sad about the general election result and is consequently a mood-- Travolta's 30 different epic wigs in Gotti-- The Snyder cut-- Us being happy about what a dick Richard Curtis appears to be-- Sam's self haircut See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our good friend Georgia Mills joins us to revisit 1999's Best Picture winner American Beauty, which turns out to be a real hot mess. We also grill Georgia about the scientific accuracy of films such as Lucy, The Matrix, and The Martian, and learn about "double bees". Plus, we take a look at another classic, the incredibly self-conscious and awkward erotic blockbuster 50 Shades of Grey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest missive from the lockdown bunker contains:-- Danny's views on the festive anti-Brexit rom-com Last Christmas, featuring Emilia Clarke and a very literal interpretation of some George Michael lyrics-- Some dunking on Extraction, the gritty urban shoot-em-up on Netflix whose epic single-take action sequence is frankly trying too hard-- Chat about Billy Wilder's late period comedy The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes-- Brainstorm session for a film pitch for Coronavirus: The Movie, including a little diversion into a discussion of the Josie Long film Super November-- Sam calling himself out for tolerating the mid-season lull in the third series of Castlevania See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This time in our respective lockdown bunkers, we discuss:- Quiz, the TV show about the coughing man who cheated on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire- Castlevania, Netflix's cartoon about very softly spoken vampires and even more softly spoken vampire hunters- Jean-Pierre Melville's Army of Shadows, probably not as good as the Netflix cartoon but nevertheless a classic- Netflix's Four Weddings knock-off Love Wedding Repeat- #MeToo era horror The Invisible Man, which is one of many good films with "man" in the title- The best film with "man" in the title- Good voice-overs in animations- 6 Underground, intensely stupid Michael Bay film- Firewall with Harrison Ford and Paul Bettany, you all remember that one See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Several weeks into the lockdown the cracks are starting to show in the Film Chat machine so prepare for yourself for an episode which is somehow even less well prepped and even more free wheelin' then the last one. Our conversation covers the following classic films that you've been dying to hear our takes on:Confused and irritating Viggo Mortensen drama Captain FantasticLightweight Netflix rom-com Set It UpSly and Arnie buddy film Escape PlanClassic Kung Fu movie The 36th Chamber of ShaolinRecent Austen adaptation EmmaLoving 50's rom-com homage Down With LoveStay indoors and keep washing your hands See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We may be hunkered down inside forts made of panic-bought loo rolls and egg cartons, but we're still in contact with one another and we have the ability to record ourselves, so the podcast goes on!!! In this loose, even less prepped edition of Film Chat, we meander around what we've been watching lately instead of making physical contact with other humans. Conversation covers:--Mark Wahlberg's Netflix oeuvre--fash buddy cop film Dragged Across Concrete--sexy 70s Italian cop film Live Like A Cop, Die Like A Man--Studio Ghibli's Laputa Castle in the Sky--the classic film everyone's always talking about, A Simple Favour--the other oft-mentioned culturally relevant movie, Yes Man See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the Coronavirus forcing us all to self isolate everyone has more time to do one thing.Knitting.Unfortunately, like idiots, we made this podcast where we watch films, an activity nobody was doing before the pandemic and has only decreased as a result of it.Nevertheless we pointlessly review Escape from Pretoria, a South African real life prison drama which contained none of the excitement of nailing a purl ridge stitch.We also review Bacurau a brilliant genre bending fever dream come political allegory. Is it as good as successfully executing a herringbow lace rib? Of course not.Plus we find time to discuss how Covid 19 has impacted the box office and give a hot take on Nicholas Cage’s latest acid infused genre piece Colour Out Of Space. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this episode we shake off the contrarian attitude we took towards Midsommar and join in with the hordes of critics lavishing praise on Céline Sciamma's period romance Portrait of a Lady on Fire. We agree with the professional chumps - it's good! Plus, Sam offers his take on the Suicide Squad spin-off Birds of Prey and the Contrabulous Fabtraption of Professor Horatio Hufnagel, which plucks Margot Robbie from the bland grimy macho nonsense of the original and puts her in the centre of some colourful sisterly nonsense instead. Sam also follows a listener recommendation and checks out Ben Wheatley's A Field In England, a low-budget oddity featuring some English Civil War deserters taking psychedelic mushrooms and facing off against a wizard. He's a bit nonplussed by it.We also give a belated thumbs up to the ex-staff of French film magazine Cahiers du Cinéma, we audibly tear up and struggle to finish our sentences discussing the current situation with Indiana Jones 5, and Danny dunks on Josh Gad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Film Chat we finally review the recent Best Picture winner Parasite and answer the question everyone's been asking themselves - is this as good as Green Book?THEN Jake Hoskyns joins Sam in the Film Chat podbooth to review Armando Ianucci's latest film, The Personal History of David Copperfield? Did Armando Barnaby FUDGE this latest Dickens adaptation or was it a tale of two pretty satisfied film goers? Tune in to find out!PLUS we discuss the news that Bradley Cooper has been approached to play Barry Gibb in an upcoming Bee Gees biopics and wonder how many litres of helium he'll have to inhale in order to record the soundtrack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nazis! Lighthouse keepers! Pagans! This episode of Film Chat has it all! FIRSTLY, Danny reviews Oscar winning "anti-hate" satire Jojo Rabbit and finds it a real kampf to think of anything positive to say about it. THEN, Danny and Sam review The Lighthouse which goes straight into their top 5 of black and white lighthouse-based films that they’ve seen this year. AND THEN, Danny and Sam reappraise the classic British Horror film The Wicker Man and decide that Oh God Oh Jesus Christ is that a great movie!PLUS we look at the news about the latest instalment in the PWHCU - The Pee Wee Herman Cinematic Universe and catch up on all the latest correspondence from our legions of fans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we place the acclaimed, much-memed Uncut Gems under our critical loupe and check it for flaws. We also add to our collection of awards-season related opinions by reviewing the widely nominated historical epic 1917, in which Roger Deakins stalks a pair of young soldiers around wartorn France, refusing to cut away. And we address a listener complaint by finally reviewing last year's well-received horror Midsommar, although neither of us thought it was that great so the review might not have been worth the wait (sorry Tom).PLUS we talk about the not very good Oscar nominations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Film Chat, Sam and Danny review the deeply misleadingly titled Little Women. Which, contrary to it's title, is about a group of regular sized sisters growing up during the civil war. Seriously the smallest one is probably round 5'2, absolute bullshit*PLUS Danny gives belated hot takes on two of the most talked about films of last year, Joker and Cats. He found one of them to be a bizarre film with full of nonsensical plotting and hammy performances and the other one was Cats!!!!AND we generally moan about the state of the British Film industry whose idea of a perfect film would be a drama about a bunch of albinos in a snowstorm reciting Churchill speechs - they're white as fuck.*The film itself is excellent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the Film Chat Christmas Special, as we reflect on the year gone by accompanied by messages from our listeners, some seasonal sound effects, and surreptitiously munched mince pies. We offer our own top 10, or top 7 or so in Sam's case since he didn't see enough good films to fill out the list. We also dip our toe into looking back on the whole decade but Sam chickens out of that challenge entirely.Plus, of course, we review the two big holiday releases: the once-in-a-lifetime mindfuck that is Tom Hooper's Cats, and the simultaneously frantic and cautious climax to the Star Wars saga, The Rise of Skywalker.Merry Christmas everyone! It's 12 days long and we're not even at New Year yet so you must accept it's still Christmas! Listen to this episode while it's still festive! Listen now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this belated episode of Film Chat we review 3 films, some of which may still be in cinemas!Danny saw The Nightingale, a film that taught him that colonialism is wrong through a gruelling narrative which contain multiple scenes of extreme and rape.Meanwhile Sam saw Frozen 2, a film that taught him that colonialism is wrong through a zippy narrative which contain multiple scenes of extremely catchy tunes and bright colours.Then they join forces to review franchise-killing feminazi soyboy beta cuck Rian Johnson’s latest pathetic attempt at making a film. Despite the film being completely original it somehow ruined my childhood – why are studios giving this man money?!?!?PLUS we discuss the BBC’s recent poll of the 100 best films directed by women and shake our heads at the news of an upcoming, strikingly tasteless sounding Michael Jackson stage play. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an episode recorded some time ago - before everyone in the UK lived in Hell - we review The Irishman, the epoch-spanning gangster epic from Martin Scorsese. Marty has brought together most actors he's ever worked with and used cutting-edge effects to make them younger and older, and there is no denying that all that is fun. But is it good? That is the question with which our review wrestles.PLUS! We compare the digital fur technology of two thrilling trailers, we touch on deep fakes, and we look forward to a new Star Trek film and a Netflix prequel nobody needs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode Danny reviews Doctor Sleep the not remotely anticipated or long awaited sequel to classic horror film The Shining which finds Ewan McGregor as a grown up Danny Torrance battling demons from his past, as well as literally battling demons from his past! Review spoiler alert- this film rules.Then he join forces with Sam to review The King, the latest attempt by Netflix to justify it's subscription fee. It's a medieval war film starring so-hot-right-now actor Timothée Chalamet as so-dead-right-now King Henry and contains a lot of mud and mumbling and cod Shakespearen dialogue. Review spoiler alert - this film sucks.Plus we discuss the new project from exciting veteran director Spike Lee and then also discuss whether every veteren director is a tired washed up hollow shell of their past selves.Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our 200th episode!!! We celebrate this massive landmark by acknowledging it. Otherwise this episode is just like the other ones.REVIEWED: Monos, an acclaimed, surreal arthouse film about child guerrillas that Peter Bradshaw called "deeply mad" in a five-star review. Danny condemns the film and everyone who liked it. Plus, we review The Laundromat, a star-studded Steven Soderbergh movie that broadly speaking does for the Panama Papers scandal what The Big Short did for the subprime mortgage crisis, that is tell a detail-rich story of financial corruption in a breezy, fourth-wall-breaking way that makes you feel like you're learning even if you're not. ALSO DISCUSSED: Two films for which we cannot wait: A sexy sounding drama in which Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth play a romantic couple, and Daniel Kaluuya's collaboration with toy company Mattel on a presumably-soon-to-be-Oscar-nominated Barney the Dinosaur movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a brief hiatus we return with reviews of four films which have become distant memories to the film going public.First up Danny reviews Chris Morris' film The Day Shall Come, an expose about the war on terror full of full of shocking revelations such as the C.I.A are racist and also corrupt but also racist.THEN Sam reviews Joker, which answers the question film fans have been asking for years namely, what if Taxi Driver but also Batman?THEN Danny reviews Hustlers, the sleeper hit which reminded everyone that Jennifer Lopez is an amazing actress and that Gigli deserves a critical reappraisal.THEN Sam reviews Ad Astra, in which Brad Pitt tries to get some space from his dad but then has to search for his dad in space.PLUS we discuss the latest Matrix movie, weigh in on the Scorsese Marvel controversy and spend far too much time discussing The Kingsman franchise. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a hiatus spent reflecting deeply on the time travel mechanics in Avengers: Endgame, we are back! We review Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, a paean to Tinseltown that will make you want to build a little shrine in your home to the hardworking actors who were big on TV in the 50s but never quite made the transition to film. Bless their pure souls. Danny also gives his take on Bait, an arthouse drama about Cornish fishermen painstakingly shot on black and white 16mm. Critics love it - but what about our contrarian Film Chat host? He also thought it was good.Plus, we discuss Ben Wheatley's move into blockbuster filmmaking, we marvel at the ambition of Richard Linklater's next generation-spanning megaproject, and we hold back the gasps and sobs while ruminating on the demise of the Jeremy Renner app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode not satisfied with his tope bag that says "nevertheless she persisted" on it and his subscription to Bust magazine, Danny takes another step to prove how much of a woke bae he is by seeing Support the Girls, the brilliant new film by Andrew Bujalski all about female solidarity and the emotional toil of work, two topics he knows nothing about.Then not satisfied with his Dario Argento boxset and his comic by Alejandro Jodorowksy, Danny takes another step to prove how cool and au fait with weird cinema he is by seeing In Fabric, the brilliant new film by Peter Strickland all about shopping and dresses, two topics he knows nothing about.and finally yesterday all our troubles seemed so far away because we hadn't seen the film Yesterday which FYI is terrible.We also find time to discuss the new mind bending film from Pixar and spend too much time sharpening our knives for the latest film in The Kingsman franchise. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a bonafide review bonanza this week on Film Chat as we review 4 films which are so dissimilar to each other they're like four radically different peas in an unusual pod.Danny reviews High Life in which Juliette Binoche plays a crazed scientist hell-bent on harvesting Robert Pattinson's semen, in space. - It's not as fun as it sounds.Then he reviews Sunset in which a young woman tries to unlock the mystery of her past in 1913 Hungary where the country is on the verge of imploding as socio-political factors change the balance of power between the classes - bout as fun as it sounds.And then he reviews Late Night in which Mindy Kaling plays a struggling comedy writer who lands a job on a late night chat show. Not as fun as it should be.Meanwhile, Sam reviews Booksmart.Plus we discuss the new film from Mad Mikkelsen and Thomas Vinterberg and start counting down the days til the release of the recently announced animated Spice Girls movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode Danny reviews the highly acclaimed indie drama Thunder Road and tries to decide where it ranks in the pantheon of films that share titles with Bruce Springsteen Songs. He settled on somewhere below Badlands but far superior to Pink Cadillac.Then he joins forces with Sam to tackle Bob Burnham's debut film, the deeply affecting drama Eighth Grade which reminds us all that being 13 is a living fucking nightmare and we're all lucky to have survived it.PLUS they have an in depth chat about a proposed crossover film between the Django and Zorro franchises AND wonder whether R-Patz will make a good R-Batz...man. Robert Pattinson is playing Batman... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Writing about music is like dancing about architecture" someone once said, and by a similar token there is simply no way to talk about Detective Pikachu. But Sam tries. He also informs you that the representation of dogs is much improved in the third John Wick film, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. The dog in the first film was a mere victim, in the second it's a passive companion, and in the third dogs actively bite the shit out of people to help John Wick. That's got to be progress. Danny meanwhile reviews the Colombian gangster epic Birds of Passage, from the acclaimed director of Embrace of the Serpent, which is definitely for grown-ups.We also speculate about how and indeed why Chris Rock will handle the Saw franchise, we wonder how crisp the suits will be in Lord Nolan's latest grandiose Ozymandias-like project, and we revisit an old fave, Charles Angels 2: Full Throttle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this belated episode, we review the little indie drama Avengers: Endgame. At the time of recording it had only grossed £5, but if audiences get out there and support this overlooked gem it might gross as much as £10!PLUS we discuss the controversial Sonic the hedgehog trailer and wonder whether applying photo realistic CGI to a 2D platform game character was a great decision or the greatest decision!AND we check in with actor-turned-director-turned-Batman-turned-meme Ben Affleck and his latest plan to re-calibrate his career with a new Oscar baiting film. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's International Cowboy Boots Week, so we're reviewing two films with cowboy boots in them. The one with the most cowboy boots is Jacques Audiard's The Sisters Brothers, an off-beat, star-studded Western which features quite a few shod cowboys. The other, Wild Rose, comes up short in the cowboy boots stakes with only a single main pair and maybe some in the background later on, but it makes up for it by being a tearjerking indie drama about a young Glaswegian woman who dreams of being a country singer.On the non-cowboy-boot front, we talk about the recent Star Wars trailer, which suggests JJ Abrams is attempting a massive course correction from the previous good Star Wars film. We also discuss news of a Grease prequel, a tantalising prospect that could fill in the millions of questions about backstory we all have about Grease, and we mourn the demise of Aquaman's beard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the words of my last six girlfriends before they swore of men forever, "We need to talk about Us".... By which I mean we will be reviewing Jordan Peele's latest politically astute horror, Us which make us go "Ahhh!" and "Hmmm!" in equal measure. By which I mean it scared us and made us think.PLUS we discuss a new mooted version of Macbeth in which Lady Mcdormand (Frances McDormand) will play Lady Macbeth AND we examine the new trailer for the upcoming Joker movie which finally answers the question film fans have been asking each other for almost 50 years, namely, "What if Taxi Driver but instead of a cabby a clown?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It feels like literally months since the last Marvel film came out, so Sam was absolutely champing at the bit to see the latest offering, Captain Marvel - a title which, if it wasn't referencing a property created in the 60s, would suggest the franchise had expended every single other possible superhero moniker. Danny meanwhile reviews Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story, an uplifting documentary about the maverick comedian and musician Frank Sidebottom. We also discuss who we would cast in a People's Vote movie, satirist grandee Jon Stewart's upcoming film project, and Marvel's efforts to add to their progressive credentials by announcing their first Asian lead, albeit for a film about a superhero who does kung-fu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we shake up the format by discussing three animated films about insects of different kinds: Antz, A Bug's Life, and Bee Movie. For too long, people have been uncritically absorbing these cute movies about little critters and their adventures without asking, "am I indoctrinating my kids with the good propaganda or the bad propaganda here?"With the unshakeable confidence of guys who haven't read Hobbes, Rousseau or Marx, but have read at least 100,000 posts about the Labour Party over the past four years, Film Chat peels back all the harmless gags about having 1 million siblings and being a bee and whatnot to find some sort of implicit social commentary beneath. Listen in for the definitive take on whether Antz depicts a worker's revolution, whether A Bug's Life is a fable of class struggle, and whether it's possible to discern any sense at all in the Seinfeldian fever dream that is Bee Movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, Danny and Sam catch up with the BAFTAs and look forward to the Oscars, which have now happened (but never mind), and we put Oliva Colman where she belongs: on blast!Plus, we talk about three films! Danny gives his take on the Oscar-nominated Can You Ever Forgive Me?, which is also the question the Academy should be posing to the world after failing to reward this good film and bungling most categories in general. Sam meanwhile, in the grip of the flu at the time of the recording, feverishly mumbles his way through reviews of a pair of Netflix originals: Steven Soderbergh's High Flying Birds, a drama about some aspects of professional basketball Sam absolutely does not understand, and Velvet Buzzsaw, a horror-comedy which fearlessly and scathingly calls out the art world as pretentious. Sam will never buy art again.We also discuss Richard Curtis's Beatles film, which looks like a sort of glorious daydream for People's Vote campaigners, and of course we do a deep dive into THE TRENCH. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this belated edition of Film Chat we review what we are positive will be the most talked about film of the year. I am of course referring to the groundbreaking Alita: Battle Angel.Danny also found time to review Green Book which he found to be an overly simplistic, somewhat offensive look at racism in the '60s and also didn't feature any cyborgs or characters with massive eyes.We also reviewed Barry Jenkins follow up to Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk which they basically thought was a stone-cold masterpiece...but would it have killed Jenkins to have CGi-ed everyone's eyes so they were distractingly big. I'm not saying it was a mistake but the eyes are categorically not big.PLUS we balk at a proposed David Bowie film starring professional Zac Goldsmith lookalike Johnny Flynn, look forward to a new rom-com from Billy Eichner and try and get our heads around Liam Neeson's recent troubling confession. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we chat about the Oscar-nominated Vice, which features some of the most Dick-Cheney-like rubber ever glued to a human face. It's angry, it's polemical, it breaks the fourth wall constantly, and the fake liver spots are second to none. But is it good? That's the question we would have addressed in our review had we not spent so much time speculating about how hot it gets under a kilo of uncannily flesh-like silicone.Plus, we talk about the casting of Denis Villeneuve's megabudget, megasexy Dune adaptation; we salivate at the prospect of a non-comedy version of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa about James O'Brien and Brexit; and we go through some listener tagline suggestions for Vice (the prosthetic Dick skin movie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this bumper packed edition of Film Chat we were delighted to be joined by the world's best scientist Georgia Mills for an episode which is packed full of so much science that it makes....err....Brian Cox's podcast sound even worse than it already is.....i assume...i don't listen to it...why would I?First up we review the acclaimed Korean drama Burning which is full of actors so hot right now that they could take a crap, wrap it in tinfoil, put a couple fish hooks on it and sell it to Queen Elizabeth as earrings. The movie is very good.THEN Georgia uses her exceptionally large brain to answer our questions about the veracity of science based movie scenes.AND THEN it's a Netflix release review double bill with Sam and Georgia giving their takes on the Fyre Festival documentary and the high concept horror film Bird Box respectively.PLUS we take a look the recently announced Oscar nominations #OscarsSoMale #OscarsSoShit and wonder whether portraying Ted Bundy's killing spree as a glamorous, fun, edgy romp is.....bad? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Film Chat is back for 2019, gearing up for another year of doing what we do best - or at least doing what we do persistently - chatting about films.Hey you know what's bad? Brexit. It's an absurdity that should never have been allowed; a massive crime perpetrated by an unaccountable elite, sold with a pack of lies and probably funded by the Russians; a catastrophic charade and an insult to every right-thinking person in this great country. Plus, Benedict Cumberbatch's accent is a bit wonky! I am of course referring to Channel 4's film Brexit: The Uncivil War, and not the seismic political event itself, which is, we can all agree, great. For a longer epic rant on what a pointless self-inflicted wound and calamitous act of sheer stupidity James Graham's drama is, listen to this episode's review!We also tackle the drug addiction drama Beautiful Boy, whose schmaltzy title gives only the mildest hint of the dangerous levels of schmaltz the film contains, and the Palme d'Or winning Korean drama Shoplifters, a much better movie that will make you laugh, cry, and hungry. Plus! We check in on Disney scraping their big animation barrel to get some live-action, possibly CGI-enhanced massive wads of cash, and we take a look at efforts to defibrillate a flatlining Ghostbusters franchise by giving it a big nostalgic reboot jolt. Also Danny talks about the movie 13 Going on 30. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As 2018 comes to a close we bring you two takes that are hotter than the sun.We review the latest Ben Wheatley movie Happy New Year Colin Bustead. Having made a film set in a house, a film set in a field, a film set in a high-rise building and a film set in a warehouse, can Ben Wheatley make a film set in a really big house? The answer is a resounding yes.Sam also reviews The Favourite, the latest film from Yorgos Lanthimos where the script mainly consisted of the phrase "awkward pause". PLUS we find time to discuss Kevin Spacey's bizarre mea culpa/kickstarter video and give a run down of the films we are most excited for in 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our long-lost producer Katie returns from the faraway land of Sweden to join us for a festive special, which I don't think it's an exaggeration to claim is by far the most Christmassy 55 minutes it's possible to spend this holiday season. Featuring:Our listeners' best and worst films of the year! (incorrect)Our own best and worst films of the year! (correct)A Sweden-themed film quiz courtesy of Katie, who is Swedish now!A review of the extremely hairy and wet adventure that is Aquaman!A review of the psychedelic, endlessly inventive visual headache that is Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse!The sound of corks popping and us getting eventually a bit tipsy!More stuff no doubt!In the spirit of seasonal overindulgence, watch this space for a follow-up bonus episode coming before the new year, with a couple more reviews and potentially additional chatting!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode Danny tackles the most controversial film of the year Lars Von Trier's The House That Jack Built. The only thing more controversial will be his Danny's review which is eye wateringly explicit in every sense of the word.We then review Sorry To Bother You a hilarious and scabrous dissection of the ills of capitalism....but we still had to pay to see it, EXPLAIN THAT "Boots Riley"PLUS we examine the deeply underwhelming golden globe nomination and conclusively decide whether Love Actually is shit or whether it's the shit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we review Roma, Alfonso Cuaron's beguiling monochrome drama which screams "classy" at such high volumes 99% of the audience is guaranteed to feel under-dressed watching it. Danny meanwhile enters "epic rant" mode to tear strips out of Assassination Nation, in a review so scathing the director has already written Danny a personal letter of apology and promised never to work in the industry again.Plus! Danny gets a valuable compliment on his blackface analysis; that eternal rascal, Steven Spielberg, is up to his old tricks again; a brand new Lion King trailer drops (at the time this episode was recorded); and Netflix splashes some more cash at another random property. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we give belated hot takes on the controversial Suspiria, the universally acclaimed The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, the barely seen Nae Pasaran, and the best-forgotten Outlaw King.PLUS we pay our respects to industry legends Stan Lee and William Goldman, try and get our heads around the incredibly weird title for the Harley Quinn spinoff movies and spend five hours discussing the social and economic repercussions of the Detective Pikachu movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, reviews of a trio of films with the kind of emphatic single-word titles that makes for a great concise episode title. The biggest of the bunch is Widows, the heist thriller directed by Steve McQueen all about *NO-SPOILER ALERT* a group of women whose very much alive husbands are in a criminal gang. Following a seismic event, the nature of which I won't even hint at, the women have to work together on a big project that their husbands can't help with for reasons I better not get into.We also review the British indie horror Possum, which just flat out doesn't have a possum in it - unreal - and Danny gives us his thoughts on Wildlife, a 60s-set suburban drama which is the directorial debut of low-key sexy actor Paul Dano. If you've got a thing for Paul Dano, I cannot recommend it. He is behind the camera.PLUS!! We have an incredibly deep conversation about ethics and superhero movies, we explain why we think Bill Hicks is a bad subject for a biopic, we get really f---ing excited for the buttload of Star Wars TV on the way, and Danny finally gives his long-awaited take on Twelve Monkeys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.