Pulp Kitchen: A Film Podcast

This week, we’re reviewing THE SOCIAL RECKONING, Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network. We break down the film, what worked for us, how it compares to its predecessor, and whether Sorkin has managed to recapture the magic of one of the defining films of the 21st century. We also sit down with writer and director Aaron Sorkin to talk about returning to this world, bringing the story of Fac...

This episode contains full spoilers for Digger. Watch the film before listening! Make sure you check out our spoiler free review from earlier this week. We’re breaking down the film’s biggest plot points, what’s really going on beneath the madness, the meaning behind that ending, and what we think the film is ultimately trying to say. Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send u...

That’s right… 250 episodes! We can’t believe it either. Now, five years into Pulp Kitchen, we’re taking a moment to look back at how we got here… the highs, the lows, and everything we’ve learned from running this podcast. We share some of our favourite moments from the last five years and reflect on how much the show has changed. Plus, we respond to your voice notes! We genuinely wouldn’t be here...

Anne Hathaway is back in 2026 with another film! This time with VERITY. Also starring Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. Plus, David Ayer reunites with Brad Pitt for the canine survival adventure HEART OF THE BEAST. James has seen the film and is reporting back with his thoughts — as both a film fan and a massive dog lover. Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your quest...

Tom Cruise is back on the big screen in DIGGER, his latest collaboration with director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. In this spoiler-free review, we break down the film’s wild performances, distinctive cinematography, dark humour and unconventional style, and discuss whether this is one of the strangest films of Tom Cruise’s career. DIG in and enjoy! Check back later this week for our Spoilercast. Subscr...

George runs through some more of the major films he saw in Toronto at TIFF 2026. Some good, some bad... including: Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother - a Mahershala Ali family crime drama Misty Green - a Chris Rock-directed Hollywood satire featuring Adam Driver, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, and starring Slow Horses' Rosalind Eleazar Babies - comedy starring Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick Evi...

This week, we met Tom Cruise. Yes, actual Tom Cruise. We tell the full story of how it happened, what he was like, and try to process meeting one of the biggest movie stars on the planet. We catch up on all your emails, and of course end with a game. Stay tuned for our review of Digger next week! 00:00:00 - Meeting Tom Cruise 00:34:17 - Emails 01:00:13 - Game Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/...

George has travelled far and wide across the film schedule at TIFF 2026, and now he’s back to report on the very best films he saw at the festival. We’re looking ahead to the films that could become major players during awards season, from potential Best Picture contenders to standout performances and some of the biggest discoveries from Toronto. Which films are already generating serious Oscar bu...

In this episode, James is reviewing the brand-new 2026 Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger. He unpacks the latest attempt to bring Capcom’s iconic survival horror gaming franchise to the big screen. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com Enjoy new epis...

Join us this week for a proper catch-up and sit-down chat as we get into what we’ve been watching lately, including the films and shows people seem to be watching on planes. We discuss what we want to see from the future of Star Wars, David Fincher’s upcoming Cliff Booth movie, and whether knowing a film is “a Netflix movie” actually changes the way we think about it. Plus, plenty of other film ch...

This week film journalist and critic Rhianna Dillon joins George to talk about some of the best black and white movies of all time (James is away in California). There's a good chance that your favourite films were all inspired by a black and white film from the previous generation, so this episode explores those timeless classics, as well as more recent films that opted for black and white out of...

Who are the BEST actors working today…? Or at least, who are our favourites? This week on Pulp Kitchen, we’re talking about the actors we always look forward to seeing on the big screen. From some bigger stars in Hollywood to some of the most exciting upcoming performers working today, we’re picking the actors who consistently make us want to see whatever film they’re in. 00:00:00 - How many Pokem...

This week on Pulp Kitchen, we review Ridley Scott’s new post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026: https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/ Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpki...

Horror is dominating the box office... but why? From low-budget breakouts to billion-dollar franchises, horror has become one of Hollywood’s most reliable and profitable genres. In this episode, we look at why audiences keep showing up for scary movies, how horror filmmakers turn tiny budgets into huge profits, and why the genre continues to outperform so much of the rest of the box office. We div...

This week on Pulp Kitchen, we review Will Gluck’s new rom-com One Night Only , starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, alongside David Robert Mitchell’s sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street , starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026: https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/ Subscribe t...

Some of the greatest films ever made were box office failures. This week, we're looking at the best films that flopped at the box office. From Fight Club and The Shawshank Redemption to Children of Men, The Big Lebowski, Donnie Darko and more. Why did these films fail? Were they badly marketed, ahead of their time, released at the wrong moment… or simply misunderstood by audiences? And what does a...

In this episode, James is taking George back to where it all began and revisiting the first four seasons of Game of Thrones, arguably some of the greatest television ever made. How well does the show hold up today? Is Season 1 still as brilliant as we remember? What makes the characters, world-building and storytelling so compelling, and where does the show fall short? We dive into the biggest mom...

In this episode, we review Tony, the new Anthony Bourdain biopic starring Dominic Sessa. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026: https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/ Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesd...

In this episode, George is jumping deep into House of the Dragon Season 3, so SPOILER WARNING. Breaking down the biggest moments, battles, twists and everything that happened across the season. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026: https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/ Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcas...

In this episode, we’re handing over the hot takes to you! We run through some of the most controversial, outrageous and downright questionable movie opinions sent in by our audience, and react accordingly. Are these genuinely controversial opinions, or are you all absolutely right? 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:13 - Hot Takes 00:46:49 - Emails 01:08:26 - Game Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbri...

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and its new 4K re-release, we sat down with its director, Taika Waititi. We reflect on the film's enduring legacy, discuss how comedy has evolved over the past decade, and explore how those changes have influenced Taika's work as a filmmaker. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCrea...

Spoiler Warning! If you haven't seen Spider-Man: Brand New Day yet, go back and listen to our spoiler-free review first, because in this episode, we discuss everything! We're breaking down every major plot point, cameo, action sequence, and emotional moment from Spider-Man's latest. We discuss what worked, what didn't, the biggest surprises, our favourite scenes, and what the ending means for Pete...

From the highs of Avengers: Endgame to the sprawling Multiverse Saga, Marvel Studios has released more films and TV shows than ever before. But has that been a good thing? In this episode, we look back at every MCU film and Disney+ series released since Endgame, discussing the biggest hits, the biggest disappointments, and the key moments that have shaped the franchise over the last seven years. W...

Spider-Man is back! In this episode, we give our spoiler-free review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, breaking down everything from Tom Holland's latest performance to the film's action, emotion, villains, visuals, and how it sets us up for Avengers: Doomsday Does Brand New Day successfully build on the ending of No Way Home? Is this the fresh start the character needed? And how does it set the stage...

(*movies that have 'American' in the title) George returns from his honeymoon to discuss the merits and flaws of some of the most famous movies with 'American' in the title. George is joined by friend of the show Fred Asquith while James is away. Movies discussed in this episode: American Animals (2018) American Beauty (1999) American Fiction (2023) American Gangster (2007) American Graffiti (1973...