Films with Amigos

What age do Santa's Elves become an adult? Christmas light bulbs, New York City and the Battle for Christmas spirit! Which film is the ultimate Christmas comedy? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos cinema plans are thrown into chaos due to heavy snows! In their time of need, they look to try something new on streaming. A short debate finds the Amigos reviewing the violent Western- The Harder They Fall. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

It is the debate you didn't know you needed. Which film is the King of 2013 White House hostage movies? That's right people, it's time for Olympus has fallen vs White House Down. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The final installment of the 'Trying something new' series concludes with the latest installment in the MCU. A new film with fresh faces, will this finally be the film to get Dan hooked on Marvel? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The third installment of 'Trying something new' finds the Amigos entering the world of journalism told through the mind of Wes Anderson. The French Dispatch of the Libery, Kansas Evening Sun has a lot to offer but how to does it stack up against the rest of Wes Anderson's works? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

We are house Amigos! There is no film we won't review, no mixed opinions we won't have. It's time for something new with the highly anticipated sci-fi epic - Dune! **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Time to try something new! The wait is over! 007 is back but, for Daniel Craig this will be his last time portraying James Bond. Is this new experience worth a trip to the cinema or does it not live up to the hype? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

It is the final episode of season 1! For this episode we bring back our first podcast guest, Ben Wilkinson, who is the festival director for the Spirit of Independence film festival. Ben talks to us about moving the festival back to the cinema, this year's selection of features and shorts. As well as why a platform for microbudget films is so important. We also asked Ben to pick a film to review with the Amigos and he chose 1983's The Dead Zone. A first watch for all 4 Amigos. Did this new experience of an old flick meet expectations? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos are making Big Dan watch another Marvel film!? That's right we are back to cinema to see the latest addition to the MCU! Sword arms, comedy and the return of some familiar faces in Shang Chi and the legend of the ten rings! **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children

Finally a Nic Cage film. The Amigos jump into the world of the prisoner logistics with the 90s classic - Con Air. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

A spin off from the Fast and Furious world!? Bicep vs choppers! Cyborg vs testosterone! It's time to review Hobbs and Shaw. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos set out on a dangerous mission to decide whether James Gunn can save the DC cinematic universe with his sequel-reboot, The Suicide Squad. A huge cast and a few CGI sea creatures, this is not a typical comic book film. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

A reluctant Dan is dragged to the cinema to see the latest installment from the MCU! How will this film fair amongst the Amigos after a delayed release? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos kick off their first director discussion by looking through the works of Quentin Tarantino. Check out the end of episode for how each Amigo ranks their top 3 movies from Quentin's impressive career. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos are back in front of the big screen! Magnets, space and family, it can only be F9! Time to return to sleeveless Ts and car based problem solving. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

They mostly podcast at night...mostly. That's right people! The Amigos are talking face huggers, smart guns and androids, as they review the sci-fi action classic - Aliens! **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos know a thing or two about internal power struggles, so this week they are right at home with The Death of Stalin. A comedy about the power vacuum left in the wake of Stalin's Death. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos are back to review Ben's pick - Highlander. Swords, flashbacks and long trench coats, the perfect recipe for a cult classic. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

You know, for me, this podcast episode is the juice. Once again the Amigos return to review another crime action classic. A long run time but a world-class cast - could this be the film to unite the Amigos? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Welcome to a mini episode where the Amigos review Army of the Dead! Technical issues won't stop us from sharing what we loved and hated about Netflix's latest zombie flick. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

This week the Amigos put on a red hat and a speedo, before setting sail into Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Gator needs his podcast! In this episode the Amigos wrap up comedy month with The Other Guys. Is this a comedy classic yet to spread its peacock tail? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

In the 3rd installment of comedy month, the Amigos review Dan's pick - Tropic Thunder. Is this film worthy of comedy classic status? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

If you could listen to this review, that'd be great. That's right people, in this episode the Amigos review Ben's pick - Office Space. How does this comedy stand up in a world of working from home? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

In this episode the Amigos feel everything they'll ever feel, as we take a crazy time loop journey to Palm Springs with Nyles and Sarah. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Remember when we said we would review Commando last!? We lied. In this episode we consider whether biceps and bullets are the key to a great movie. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

In this episode the Amigos review Dan's pick - Fantastic Mr Fox! Animals with great credit scores, the power of a mid life crisis and of course, a few healthy debates amongst the Amigos. This episode really has it all. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Our 30th episode lands with Ben's film pick and he does not disappoint! Debates about aliens that look like office stationery, the visual quality of the spaceships and last but not least - is this a film about fascism or is it simply an action packed space bug royale? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Who's da rat!? In this episode the Amigos don't know who they can trust, as they dive into the world of organised crime and undercover cops. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

In this episode the Amigos each put forward their top 5 films set in Space. The top spot is heavily debated as two films secure two votes each! Needless to say Fran and Dan have no taste. *This description is sponsored by Sam and Ben. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

In this episode, we review the 2019 comedy Jojo Rabbit. A young boy navigates his way through life in Nazi Germany with the help of his imaginary friend Adolf Hitler and best friend Yorki. Sounds like the classic recipe for a comedy, right? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

In this episode we review Dan's pick - One cut of the dead! A Japanese zombie film with plenty of surprises! This episode is filled with spoilers so we recommend checking the film out first! **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Who are the Warriors!? In this episode we dive right into the world of gang fights and vests. We discuss the outfits, the music and last but by no means least, the New York trains. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

This week Fran has picked 1994's Leon. A new watch for one Amigo and refresh for others, how will this cult classic be received? Milk, House plants and last but not least assassination...or cleaning. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Drain the clock by listening to this week's Films With Amigos review of Hustlers! Economic crisis, drugs and cameos...it's Usher baby. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Vampires don't do dishes! In this episode the Amigos review the vampire mockumentary - What We Do in the Shadows! **This episode contains stronglanguage and themes not suitable for children.

How far can you be pushed before you either break or unlock your true potential? A question Whiplash aims to answer and one the Amigos ponder as we join Andrew on his journey into the dark world of musical greatness. Drums, biceps and constant anxiety... the perfect film for the pandemic? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos are back to review another action classic - Bloodsport! From the secret martial arts contest to Jean-Claude Van Damme's magnificent splits, pecks and cheeks... this 80s classic packs a real punch! **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

The Amigos are back in 2021 to review Pixar's new release - Soul! Jazz, body swaps and a deep look into what are our real reasons for living... Sounds like a typical kids film right? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

2020 ends with the Amigos doing a very late review of the 1990 Christmas classic - Home Alone! Wet Bandits, Pizzas and an 8 year old who is not to be messed with... listen now, ya filthy animals!

That's right people! Last minute shopping is in full swing, and what better time to rewatch Arnie's cult classic... Jingle All The Way! **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

It is the season to crawl through tight spaces in a white vest! That's right people in this episode the Amigos are discussing Die Hard!

In this episode, we are back with another late review as we discuss 2008's Twilight! Jumping right into the world of teenage romance, shiny vampires and the cloudy town of Forks. Safe to say, the amigos aren't this film's target audience.

How can they make a 7th film just about street racing? In this episode we discuss the outlandish action of Fast and Furious 7! The Mountain Hiest! The Abu Dhabi Hiest and last but not least the Battle of LA! Wait is this still about street racers? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

This week is Dan's pick and he chose Underworld! A film that we all enjoyed in our memories but the reality of a re-watch can be harsh! **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

On this episode we let our guest Amigos pick the film. James and Paul (Owners of Food circle supermarket) join us to discuss their pick - The Grand Budapest Hotel! Murder, Comedy and an endless stream of cameos, this film is nothing like the title suggests. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

I used to listen to podcasts like this in prison... Episode 11 is here and this week we review Ben's pick - Road house! Nudity, violence and some strange outfits, Road house has it all. Find out what the Amigos made of this one! ** This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

For our 10th episodes we have enlisted the services of a guest Amigo to help us debate the Top 5 best horror films! Long time friend and a graduate of film studies, Jack brings both some class and sass to this one! **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

Mike Myers returns in the 2018 sequel (but not a reboot!?) Halloween. In this episode the Amigos provide a late review and heavily debate the motivations of the masked killer himself Michael Myers. **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

What do the Amigos make of the world of Male Entertainers? The mansion scene...and that other mansion scene!? **This episode contains strong language and themes not suitable for children.

In this bonus episode we review 4 short films made on micro-budgets which are being shown on the online festival - Spirit of Independence. The 4 shorts are - Real Estate, It's a wrap, The Last and The Bargain.