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Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Review is a podcast series where our intrepid reviewers, Simon Jones and Wayne Bolt, cast their eyes over new and old movies sharing their insights with their loyal listeners. Interspersed with the odd tidbit of movie news it really is a blast! Each episode we'll be visiti…

Simon Jones & Wayne Bolt


    • Sep 3, 2013 LATEST EPISODE
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    2013 Spiffing Review Special - Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2013 24:42


    It's been over a year, but we are back with another episode of Spiffing Review. However, due to our ability to ramble we've decided to release this episode in two parts. In part 1 we talk about some of the films that have been out since last year which we really should have got round to reviewing. In part 2 we visit the Trailer Park and talk about Pacific Rim.

    2013 Spiffing Review Special - Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2013 34:54


    It's been over a year, but we are back with another episode of Spiffing Review. However, due to our ability to ramble we've decided to release this episode in two parts. In part 1 we talk about some of the films that have been out since last year which we really should have got round to reviewing. In part 2 we visit the Trailer Park and talk about Pacific Rim.

    Iron Sky: Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2012 30:59


    In this episode of Spiffing Review, Simon and Wayne review probably the most eagerly awaited sci-fi blockbuster of the year, Iron Sky. In the trailer park it's: Pitch Perfect; Resident Evil: Retribution; Lovely Molly; Dawn Rider; No Saints for Sinners.

    Spiffing in the Woods: Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2012 27:01


    Another long awaited return of the not award winning podcast Spiffing Review. Simon gives a brief overview of The Avengers before a proper review of The Cabin in the Woods (contains mild spoilers). In the trailer park this week: Battlefield America; 388 Arlette Avenue; Crazy Eyes; Teri Meri Kahaani; and The Campaign.

    Spiffing Chronicles: Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2012 30:28


    In this episode Simon and Wayne review the film Chronicle and give the first "Spiffing Opinion Piece" on a new phenomenon creeping into cinema screenings. This episodes Trailer Park entries are: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World; The Bourne Legacy; 2-Headed Shark Attack; Room in Rome & Decoy Bride.

    Spiffing Goes Haywire: Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2012 24:19


    In this episode of Spiffing Review Simon and Wayne take a look at the latest Steven Soderbergh offering - Haywire, and also a look at the following trailers: Seeking Justice; Michael; Darling Companion; October Baby & Jeff, Who Lives Here

    Spiffing Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2012 37:28


    Back for series 3! Simon and Wayne return with a look at Tucker & Dale vs Evil, a return to the Trailer Park for such classics as The Turin Horse; The Broken Tower; The Front Line; Girl in Progress and Middle of Nowhere. The featured review this episode is Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

    More Spiffing Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011 36:34


    In this episode of Spiffing Review, we chat about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and the usual visit to the trailer park for: American Horror Story (A TV Show!); Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy; Red Tails; In Time; The Darkest Hour.

    Spiffing FreddieW: Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2011 22:07


    In this episode of Spiffing Review, we look at the following trailers in the Trailer Park: Haywire; Dreamhouse; Paranormal Activity 3; Courageous; Kill List; Knights of Badassdom. Also we have a look at a short film from FreddieW (of YouTube fame) in which FreddieW has been asked to make a viral video to help publicise Cowboys and Aliens. (audio file fixed)

    Spiffing Bloody Cuts: Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2011 29:07


    In this episode we take a look at the website www.bloodycuts.co.uk - an anthology of horror short movies. There's some movie news and a look at the following in the trailer park: Anita; Special Treatment; The Chameleon; Arietty; Conan the Barbarian.

    Spiffing Trailers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2011 17:01


    It's just a trip to the trailer park this week looking at Moneyball; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; Muppets Being Green; Pariah and Lucky. There's also some chat about the recent X-Men First Class and and interesting Japanese film.

    Spiffdemic: Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2011 45:03


    This episode Simon & Wayne are joined by fellow It's A Trap! member Nigel Clegg to review some truly aweful movies - Battle For Los Angeles (note NOT Battle: Los Angeles) and Birdemic. Another visit to the Trailer Park (Rise of the Planet of the Apes; Spy Kids 4D: All the Time in the World; I Don't Know How She Does It; Kidnapped; Shark Night 3D).

    Spiffing Attack: Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2011 29:07


    A look at the debut film from Joe Cornish, Attack the Block. Another visit to the Trailer Park (Beginners; Straw Dogs; 35 and Ticking; Ironclad; Good Neighbours) and a return of Moviewatch.

    Spiffing Fans: Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2011 35:53


    The Latest Episode of Spiffing Review has arrived! This week looking at the dizzying world of Fan Films, particularly looking at Born of Hope – inspired by The Lord of The Rings. You'll be glad to hear that the "Trailer Park" has survived into the new format with trailers reviewed for Cars 2 Conan the Barbarian 3D Priest 3D True Legend Jumping the Broom Plus a new segment, Movie Watch! To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com To see some examples of fan films, why not visit: Born of Hope: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qINwCRM8acM TROOPS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlp9DHKDg6c Batman Dead End: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjp0I_okX0w Art of the Saber: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMXpokrfblM Modern Warfare: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzQMGMuD1sU

    48 Hour Review: Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2011 34:30


    Simon and Wayne return (again!) in a slightly re-jigged format of Spiffing Review. Leaving other film reviewers to deal with the mainstream movies, Spiffing Review will now take a look at independent films. This episode takes a look at the 48 Hour Film challenge as organised by Sci-Fi London. As well as taking a look at the top 10 films to make the 2011 shortlist, Simon and Wayne are joined by Christopher Puttock, director of It's A Trap!s entry, Temporary Status, who gives us his thoughts on the film making process. You'll be glad to hear that the "Trailer Park" has survived into the new format with trailers reviewed for When Harry Tries to Marry TrollHunter High Cost of Living The Bleeding House Brother's Justice all being reviews. To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com To see the 48 film shortlist visit http://dai.ly/fACcsI

    2010 Legacy - Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2011 46:59


    In this extended episode of Spiffing Review, Simon and Wayne take a look at some of the films of 2010, have a look at some of the latest trailers and take a look at the long awaited Tron Legacy. What will they think of the film they've been waiting all year to watch? To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    Potter Race: Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2010 38:13


    In this exciting episode of Spiffing Review, Simon and Wayne review the latest Harry Potter movie. They are also joined by Nigel Clegg, director of the short film Arms Race, who as well as discussing the making of a short film joins Simon and Wayne in the trailer park where they take a look at: The Beaver; Battle: Los Angeles 2011; Hop; Black Swan and "And Everything is Going Fine". Plus there's also a very important health warning. Enjoy! To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com For more information about the Arms Race movie, visit http://armsracemovie.com

    The Social Network: Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2010 25:28


    Six weeks seems so far away since we recorded a podcast, but we're back. Just the one movie this week, The Social Network, but there's another visit to the ever popular Trailer Park. Trailers under the spotlight this episode include Tiny Furniture; Tron Legacy; Skyline; Morning Glory and Zookeeper. You'll also be able to hear exactly why it's taken Simon and Wayne so long to get back to the podcast machine. Enjoy! To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    Scott Pilgrim vs The Expendables: Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2010 35:47


    So much for regular podcasts! After another extended break Simon and Wayne return after watching The Expendables and Scott Pilgrim vs The World. There's another visit to the trailer park and some important news about a Spiffing Review favourite! To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    Predators: Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2010 23:42


    Simon and Wayne have finally made it back to the Cinema to see Predators and returned to the podcast machine to let you know their thoughts. There's the regular visit to the trailer park (featuring one user requested trailer) plus the usual pointless trivia vaguely related to the movies in question. To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    Ironman Who?: Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2010 30:59


    After another extended break, Simon and Wayne return with a look at the film Ironman 2 and also give a mid season review of the newest season of Doctor Who. There's another trip to the Trailer Park where some of the latest trailers on the Apple website are given their Gerties and there's also some exciting news concerning Transformers 3. To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    Kick-Ass Land: Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2010 32:32


    It's Back to the Movies this week! Simon and Wayne take a look at Kick-Ass, the latest offering from Matthew Vaughn. Plus a look at the recent DVD released film Zombieland. There's also another trip to the trailer park and all the usual banter. To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    Being Tron: Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2010 31:30


    In this episode Simon and Wayne take a look at the BBC Three Series Being and Human, and also a retrospective look at the Disney Movie Tron, with an keen view to the upcoming Tron Legacy. There's also another trip to the trailer park and all the usual banter. To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    The BAFTA Locker: Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2010 45:54


    Simon and Wayne return with a look at the Baftas and a review of The Hurt Locker. There's also another trip to the trailer park and all the usual banter. To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    SFX Weekender: Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2010 42:15


    Simon and Wayne are back with another Spiffing Review this time they are joined by Chris Burdett, a fellow podcast enthusiast from Squadron Leader Jack Steel and the Starblade, to review their recent trip to SFX Magazine's SFX weekender. The SFX Weekender was a sci-fi convention held at the Pontins in Camber Sands over over the weekend of 5-6 February 2010, plus there's another look into the trailer park. To contact the show you can: email simonandwayne@spiffingreview.com twitter @spiffingreview web http://spiffingreview.com

    Avatar and A Look at 2009: Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2010 31:16


    Simon and Wayne return after an extended festive break with the almost obligatory review of James Cameron's Avatar, also a welcome return visit to the trailer park and a look back the good, bad and ugly of 2009. Also news about a change in format for the coming year.

    2012 Goats: It's A Wrap! Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2009 32:54


    After a bit of a break, Simon and Wayne return with a look at "The Men Who Stare at Goats" and "2012". Also in this episode some rather distressing movie news, and another visit to the trailer park.

    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: It's A Wrap! Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2009 25:43


    This week Simon and Wayne take a look at the animated feature Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, along with a visit to the trailer park and some of the weeks movie news.

    Gamer: It's A Wrap! Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2009 35:38


    This week in It's A Wrap! Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review, the lads review "Gamer", the latest offering from Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor (they who brought you Crank and Crank High Voltage). In the Trailer Park this week, Legion, Surrogates, The Vampire's Assisstant, The House of the Devil and Couples Retreat. All this with their usual look at the latest movie news. For more information see www.spiffingreview.com

    District 9: It's A Wrap! Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2009 30:12


    In this episode, Simon and Wayne give their views of the District 9 (may contain mild spoilers). As per usual there's a look at some recent movie news and a brand new feature "The Trailer Park".

    It's A Wrap! Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review: Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2009 27:08


    In this episode, Simon and Wayne give their views of the Duncan Jones movie Moon. As per usual there's a look at some recent movie news and a discussion about the recently released trailer for James Cameron's Avatar.

    It's A Wrap! Simon & Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review: Transformers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2009 29:57


    In this episode, recorded on 5th August 2009, Simon and Wayne discuss two Transformers movies, the "Transformers The Movie" from 1986 and Transformers 2: The Revenge of the Fallen. Also, some movie news that has been tickling their interests!

    It's A Wrap! Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review - Bonus Drag Me to Hell Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2009 11:18


    Welcome to this special bonus episode of It's A Wrap! Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review. This episode contains the test recording we did back when we were deliberating whether to go ahead with this podcast. The movie under the spotlight is Sam Raimi's "Drag Me to Hell" which was released way back in May 2009, it took us ages to getting round to recording the podcast after we'd seen the film (as will become apparent!). Enough waffle - enjoy the podcast!

    It's A Wrap! Simon and Wayne's Spiffing Movie Review - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2009 17:42


    In which Simon and Wayne give the Harry Potter series a quick going over and then review the latest movie "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince". Also, some of the more interesting latest movie news is discussed. Recorded 24th July 2009.

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