Pulp Kitchen: A Film Podcast

Newly-minted British national treasure #StephenGraham delivers a powerhouse performance in the excruciating but finely executed #BoilingPoint, which has been nominated for several #BAFTAS including Best British Film. We also discuss the latest news about some of the biggest sci-fi and fantasy sagas: #StarWars, #StarTrek and #GameofThrones Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday. Hosted...

Since James and George were born in 1994, some of the highest-grossing films of all time have been released. This week, we test our knowledge and try to guess what the biggest money-making movies of each year have been, from 1994 to 2021. There’s surprises, more than a few shocks (erm, 2020?!) and, of course, a lot of superhero films. Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.  Hoste...

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It’s #TheOscars next month, but hasn’t awards season become increasingly forgettable? Films seem to appear (then disappear) solely to be in the Oscars race. To test this point, George and James run through all of the Best Picture nominees from ten years ago - 2012 - and assess what (if any) have stood the test of time. Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

The #EXORCIST turns 50 next year - yet we’d never seen it. Recognising it as one of the most influential, well-known and culturally-significant horror films of all time (and the favourite film of Mark #Kermode nonetheless) we decided to dive in and discover why this film made people’s heads spin. Discussing the plot, production, and critical reception of the film, George and James uncover the secr...

This week, over salmon niçoise, James and George tuck into #BELFAST - Kenneth Branagh’s highly-autobiographical portrait of youth and conflict in the city during the late 1960s.  Also, James almost meets #BrianCox of #Succession, George finds cruel humour in #SavingPrivateRyan, and they both uncover James’ lost love for the #BradPitt movie #Troy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

WE’RE BACK. And like a crocodile sandwich, it’s a snappy episode.    With bagels in hand, we speed #review all of the major movies released since our time off-air, before deciding on our favourite film of 2021.   Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday.   00:00:00 - Intro & Bagels  00:07:31 - The Matrix Resurrections   00:11:41 - Spider-Man: No Way Home...

The third film in a stalling reboot trilogy, #Dominion releases in 2022 with the original Jurassic Park main cast returning. Is there still time for the franchise to ‘find a way’? Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avatar 2 is finally arriving in 2022, 13 years after the first film. The first of three planned sequels, how do we feel about going back to Pandora?  Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having enjoyed #TheLastDuel, James gives his verdict on Ridley Scott’s latest - a crime thriller biopic about the crises facing the luxury fashion brand in the 1990s. #LadyGaGa #Gucci #AdamDriver Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our tenth episode we take a deep dive into #JAWS, revisiting the cinematic classic before reviewing hot new West End play #TheSharkIsBroken, which explores the dynamic between the film’s three male leads during the infamously troubled shoot in 1974.   Unlike sharks however, our food this week is simply vegetarian, kicking off with an Aussie spin on eggs and avocado brunch then finishing wi...

Episode 9 begins with a hearty spaghetti alle vongole, before seguing into:   - the legacy of Ali G and Sacha Baron Cohen's career  - how #HouseofCards went from being the pinnacle of Golden Age TV to a forgotten, out-of-date show - Ridley Scott's rant about the failure of #TheLastDuel - the worst films we've seen recently  Also, never trust a film with talking animals.   ...

Dull, flat and laden with lore, James found #ETERNALS to be a slog. #Review  Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off with a zesty bruschetta, James and George dive into the divisive Princess Diana film #SPENCER, explore why #ETERNALS doesn’t work, and have another bout of 20 Questions.   00:00:00 - Food  00:07:46 - Spencer  00:27:14 - Eternals  00:41:03 - 20 Questions    Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

In a week of delayed food, hungry stomachs and latent hangry vibes, we discuss Unit Production Managers, #Mindhunter, #Watchmen, #OfficeSpace and #TheMatrix. Then, we debate what sequels do (and do not!) work. Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DUNE is the first chapter in a much bigger story - but could that be the film’s biggest weakness?   Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does #Dune spice up your life as much as George’s tuna melt?   This week is all about Denis Villeneuve’s latest sci-fi epic, including our immediate reaction thoughts straight out of the #IMAX.  Then, to conclude, we also play a wickedly simple movie round of 20 Questions.   00:00:00 - Intro & Food  00:05:57 - Dune Review  00:29:21 - 20 Questions    Enjoy new...

EP.5 spices things up with a curry, an examination of Ridley Scott's #TheLastDuel, a reaction to #TheBatman trailer, and how we would remake #Titanic and #IronMan.   00:00:00 Intro & food  00:05:35 The Last Duel Review  00:17:46 The Batman Trailer Reaction  00:23:39 The cheapest movie remakes   Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

From Matt Damon to #Madonna, Daniel Craig to David #Bowie, we discuss the cameos that do (and do NOT) work. Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We attempt to summarise our thoughts on the strengths (and weaknesses) of the entire #MarvelCinematicUniverse. Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday. For more clips, games, reviews, and full episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following our conversation about the #MCU, we discussed Scorsese’s comments about superhero films and his brilliant article earlier this year in Harper’s. Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday.  For more clips, games, reviews, and full episodes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it’s coffee, pastries and the state of modern cinema. Naturally.   We chew on the following:  00:05:40 - Ratatouille and Ricky Gervais’ career 00:19:42 - Where we stand on the #MCU (as a whole)  00:36:58 - Martin #Scorsese, streaming services and the issue of content, content, content.  00:45:14 - The best, worst and weirdest movie cameos.    Enjoy new episo...

This week’s game: on the count of three we reveal some of the greatest films we’ve never seen. What are your biggest movie blindspots?  Catch new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Tuesday.   Head to the channel for more clips, games, reviews, and full episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Timothée Chalamet is playing Willy Wonka in a new film about the chocolatier’s early life. Do we need it? It’s directed by Paddington’s Paul King, so probably. Watch or listen to the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.