Best Film Ever

Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis by trying to figure out what all the fuss is about with Stranger Things. Georgia is learning the route while Ian has only flown it a couple of times. We're trying to ensure the plane doesn't go upside-down as we discuss: The clear 80s nostalgia The differences between a first ep of a Netflix rele...

Phone home! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we review Steven Spielberg's family classic, E.T. Grab your BMX bikes and chase through the streets looking for Reese's Pieces as we discuss How this film relates to Steven Spielberg's personal life The funny story behind how Reese's Pieces got involved with this film We go down a rabbit hole with Spiel...

This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part IIII”. Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types) Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian as they get some Deja-vu on a second attempt after imperial interference so they can...

The park is open. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian and Ethan, as we're joined by Northwood Pie's Jay Salahi to review the genesis of the new Jurassic Park trilogy in Jurassic World. We're considering how to use Raptors for military purposes in our 125th episode as we discuss: How this film recycles (and combines) character types from the first film again Jay's got his boxing...

This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part III”. Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types) Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian as they discuss who actually owns Star Wars? the grudge match of the century the ethi...

“This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part II”. Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types) Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian as they discuss: Spice Girls and Daughters Hadja the “Jedi” and Ian finally gives int...

“This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part I”. Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types) Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian to talk all things Star Wars as they recount: The Ballad of Jimmy the Jedi Where we di...

There's only one rule in this jungle: when the lion's hungry, he eats! Maybe it's fitting considering this week's title that Georgia couldn't make it due to work commitments. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, and Ethan, as we review Guy Ritchie's return to form in the UK new-gangster classic, The Gentlemen - brought to us by BFF of the BFE, Hermes Auslander of The Scutt...

FIRST 15:45 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 15:45 it's a full spoiler review This week we're headed to the Mojave Desert and Fightertown U.S.A. with Ian, Liam and Georgia chatting a legacy sequel 36 years in the making.  Did our complaints of the original carry over to the new film? Where are the emotional beats fall? Is this too much of an homage film and what is t...

FIRST 21:05 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 21:05 it's a full spoiler review This week we're headed to the greater Toronto region with Georgia, and Ian chatting Canadian sketch comedy in the 2022 Amazon Prime semi-original series, The Kids in the Hall.  Did you see the original series from 1989-1995 on HBO, CBS or the CBC? Are the jokes still funny to their original...

We're feeling the need: the need for speed! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia, as we're heading to Fightertown U.S.A. to learn dogfighting with the best of the best in Top Gun.  We're flying inverted in our 123rd episode as we discuss: Who was originally supposed to play the classic tune "Take My Breath Away" Who almost suited up as Pete 'Maverick' Mi...

It's Sonic Saturday which means it's about to get all wibbly-wobbly and timey-wimey up in here and we think that's fantastic. So grab your fez, your sonic sunglasses and "geronimo!" Ethan and Ian are here to bring you "Who Do You Think You Are"; a retrospective look at Doctor Who's best moments in preparation for Jodie Whittaker's departure and inevitable successor in Autumn 2022.   This week Etha...

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover the final episode of Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “Gods and Monsters”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they witness Amit’s return and discuss whether or no...

Sometimes a film's tone prevents a whimsical opening; this is one of those times. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia, as we're joined by BFF of the BFE Juleen as we head to Williamson & Garden Heights with The Hate U Give. We're discussing some big ideas and emotions in our 122nd episode (and our longest ever) as we discuss: Where you might recognize t...

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “Asylum”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they come back from their own ancestral plain to discuss a greater understanding of...

This sort of podcast is our bag baby. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia, as we defrost from the swinging 60s into the cynical 90s in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.  We're trying to avoid getting our mojo crossed with fembots in our 121st episode as we discuss: The famous child of the theme song's composer If this film has aged as badly a...

FIRST 32:15 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 32:15 it's a full spoiler review This week we're headed to New York City (in many different universes) with Ethan, Georgia, and Ian chatting all things Marvel as we traverse the multiverse with the following questions: Will Wanda get comeuppance for Westview? Is this film too scary for a 12A/PG-13 rating? Is Benedict Cumbe...

The force is strong in our podcast. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew as finish off George Lucas' original Space Western Trilogy by settling some love triangles in really disturbing ways in Return of the Jedi.  We're substituting Ewoks for Wookies in our 120th episode as we discuss: What John Williams' son is famous for Just how many people played Darth Vader in this film Carrie Fi...

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “The Tomb”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they discuss the world-shattering revelation and wax poetic about Lost, the clear...

It's episode 7 of Quiz Nights under the BFE banner, as we assemble for yet another go around the quizzing stratosphere with BFE Quiz Night 7: Curious 7.  Quizmaster Ian needs to crown an interim champion so we've got 5 fresh-faced contenders: Kevin from The Pdocast That Wouldn't Die, Pete from Middle Class Film Class, Stew from Stew World Order, Ed from The Film Effect Podcast and Mindy from Her H...

With great podcast comes great responsibility. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew as we recover from a super-spider bite to talk about the 2002 franchise beginner, Spider-Man.  We're selling our own photographs to the Daily Bugle as a side hustle in our 119th episode as we discuss: The development hell this episode was under  What we thought of Danny Elfman's score Is Tobey Maguire...

It's Sonic Saturday which means it's about to get all wibbly-wobbly and timey-wimey up in here and we think that's fantastic. So grab your fez, your sonic sunglasses and "geronimo!" Ethan and Ian are here to bring you "Who Do You Think You Are"; a retrospective look at Doctor Who's best moments in preparation for Jodie Whittaker's departure and inevitable successor in Autumn 2022. This week Ethan...

We're back with another round of our Mail Call episode.  Russell the Postie has dropped off a special springtime delivery and Ethan's working the mail room to deliver the questions from Friends of the Podcast & The Fledgling Fandom to your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting team.  Hear Ian, Liam, Georgia, and Ethan answer some of your questions in our 5th edition.  Key questions this time include:...

We know about the Philosopher's Stone. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as emerging from the cupboard under the stairs to talk about the 2001 franchise beginner, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (don't say Sorcerer's) Stone.  We're being distracted by special effects in the wand shop as we discuss: What Spielberg reportedly wanted to do to the fil...

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “The Friendly Type”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they discuss If there are more than Marc and Steven The talent of May Cal...