Cast-A-Role: A Movie Podcast

It’s Tuesday, so you know what that means — Cast-A-Role is back! This week, Jim turns the tables on Sam and Nick and forces them to watch one of his all-time favourite films. And with the release of Wicked: For Good on the horizon, there’s no better time to head back down the Yellow Brick Road and revisit the iconic musical Wicked. Expect big opinions, deep-dive discussions, and more than a few su...

Get ready to fire up the DeLorean — it’s time for another episode of Cast-A-Role! This week, the crew travels Back to the Future to revisit Robert Zemeckis’ legendary 1980s sci-fi classic. Before diving into the movie, Nick, Sam, and Jim share what they’ve been watching lately — from hidden gems to binge-worthy new releases. But when it comes to Back to the Future, things get heated fast… Jim goes...

Buckle up, wasteland wanderers! WE ARE BACK! This week we’re diving head-first into the roaring chaos of Mad Max (1979) — the movie that made Mel Gibson famous, gave us the world’s angriest traffic jam, and somehow made post-apocalyptic fashion sexy. Before we dive into Mad Max however, we of course start as we always do, but discussing what we’ve been watching, and would you believe it, Jim has a...

In this latest episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into Christopher Nolan’s directorial debut Memento (2000), one of the most groundbreaking psychological thrillers of all time. Known for its non-linear storytelling, neo-noir atmosphere, and unforgettable performances from Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano, Memento remains a must-watch film for fans of mystery and suspense. We brea...

Grab your life jackets - In this episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into James Cameron’s Titanic (1997), the epic romance and disaster film that became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. We discuss Leonardo DiCaprio’s iconic performance as Jack Dawson, Kate Winslet’s unforgettable role as Rose DeWitt Bukater, and the on-screen chemistry that made audiences fall in love with their st...

Proof that the only thing scarier than superhero movies is Broadway. It’s that time again. We’re back with another edition of Cast-A-Role, and this time round we’re taking a look at Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning, one-shot fever dream, Birdman, starring Micheal Keaton, Edward Nortan and Emma Stone. In this episode we discuss: the outstanding cast, and equally outstanding performance....

It’s that time again for another (albeit slightly delayed) episode of Cast A Role, and this week the Mega Wheel presented us with one of Nicks films that he believes Jim should have watched by now. In this episode, we dive into Jordan Peele’s Get Out (2017), the groundbreaking psychological horror film that blends suspense, satire, and razor-sharp social commentary. We break down the film’s most m...

In this episode of Cast-a-Role , we tackle Jim's first wildcard from his junk food list, Quentin Dupieux’s Rubber   — the cult indie comedy-horror film that dares to ask the question: What if a tire... but make it murder? Spoiler: It’s weird, it’s meta, and it might be trolling us all. We break down this head-scratching horror-comedy, where a sentient tire named Robert uses telekinesis to explode...

www.castarolepod.com In this episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into Akira Kurosawa’s legendary 1954 epic, Seven Samurai — a cinematic masterpiece that redefined storytelling, action, and the ensemble cast formula. Join us as we break down the film’s iconic characters, revolutionary directing techniques, and the lasting impact this samurai film has had on everything from The Magnificent Seven to...

Turn It Up to Eleven! In this latest episode of Cast-A-Role, we dive deep into the legendary rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984). Join us as we break down Rob Reiner’s iconic cult classic, exploring why This Is Spinal Tap is still one of the greatest comedy movies of all time. We’ll review the funniest moments, the unforgettable characters like Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins, and the f...

We’re back, and we’ve got our hidden strings attached, and we’re flying through the trees as wee discus Ang Lee’s wuxia masterpiece, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon from the year 2000. We perform a deep-dive on the cast, such as Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-fats career defining performances. The beautifully constructed fight choreography, the Green Destiny sword lore, and lasting impact on world cine...

Talk to Me, Goose: Is Top Gun Still King Of The Skies? Description: In this episode, we’re hopping into the cockpit and revisiting Top Gun —the high-flying ‘80s classic that gave us Tom Cruise as Maverick, unforgettable aerial stunts, and one of the most iconic soundtracks of all time (you're already humming them, aren't you?). Whether you’ve seen it 50 times or are just now getting around to it,...

This week on Cast-A-Role, we’re diving headfirst into the wild, messy, unforgettable world of Trainspotting - Danny Boyle’s 90s cult classic that gave us Choose Life , Iggy Pop, and one of the most iconic toilet scenes in movie history. In this episode, we discuss: Why Trainspotting is such an important film, and what made it the cult classic it is today Ewan McGregor's performance as Renton Addic...

This week on Cast-A-Role, we’re breaking down one of the most iconic films in cinema history: The Godfather . Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, this 1972 classic didn’t just redefine the gangster genre — it changed movies forever. In this episode, we unpack: The film’s influence on Hollywood and modern storytelling The transformation of Michael Corleone and...

With yet another tantalizing movie review, your new favourite movie podcast is back. It's our season finale, and we've picked a big one. We review Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name, The Shining. Expect the usual hijinks from the trio as we give our opinions on what many consider one of the greatest horror movies of all time.  

We are back again with another new episode, and this time, we are doing a Patreon-suggested movie, Bill Murrays, The Man That Knew Too Little. We begin this week discussing steak, and Nick gives one of the worst opinions EVER! Sam goes off piste, and plugs a Youtube channel, which leads to Jim giving a stong soupy opinion Then Jim ends "What we've been watching" with a STRONG opinion. We then begr...

https://www.patreon.com/c/castarolepodcast/membership The team are back with another Cast A Role - it's video game movie pitch time! It's also Jim's birthday. This week, rather than discussing what they've been watching, they talk about what they've been playing. Sam reveals a life lesson. Nick reveals his new-found cult leadership. Then the crew get into one of the most iconic video game franchis...

www.patreon.com/castarolepodcast You voted in your masses and asked for it, so we did it, and with a sequel in the works, it made perfect sense. We have reviewed and recast, Mel Brook's 1987 Sci-Fi spoof, Spaceballs. This week Jim gives his thoughts on The Substance, which leads to a little extra discussion with Sam Nick gets put under the spotlight Jim has a mare (or 2) Together we come up with m...

How have we already made it through January? Well, we certainly aren't slowing down, and Nick has finally managed to get Jim and Sam to sit down and watch a horror film. The guys went together to the cinema to sit down and watch Robert Eggers, Nosferatu. We begin this week by discussing the career of the recently passed David Lynch. Sam declares he's already found his film of 2025. We worked out w...

We may be two weeks into the new year, but we are back with our first review and recasting of 2025. After the carnage brought about by Armageddon, we are left with nothing but Tremors. So that's what we're covering this time out: the 1990 Kevin Bacon hit Tremors. We start this week disguising ourselves as a food podcast with a LOT of cheese chat. Nick starts and quits a journey in anime. Jim watch...

We are back for what could be the last time as we count down to the new year and the possible apocalyptic event that has no doubt been predicted as we head into 2025. And it's rather fitting that we are reviewing Micheal Bay's 90's epic, Armageddon. We begin the episode this week discussing......... Pickled Eggs. Jim and Sam give their thoughts on one of cinema's biggest releases of 2024, Wicked!...

We are back once again with an early Christmas present for you in the form of another delicious Cast-A-Role This time, we are traveling back to 1987 to review Arnold Schwarzenegger's futuristic action romp, The Running Man. We start this week off talking all things Christmas dinner, and the divisive Brussels sprout Nick gets reminded of something he watched in the lead-up to the recording by a rat...

It's the first episode of our tricky second album, and we've set off with our best foot forward. This week we are reviewing and recasting 1979's Apocalypse Now We begin this week with Nick still trying to justify his casting of Maggie Smith for Ripley. It may be our 2nd year, but it's still very much the same old Jim. Nick and Sam struggle with Jim's apathetic opinions. Despite his opinions, Jim d...

IT'S OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, AND WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN!!   We started the year discussing the first film of an iconic franchise, so it's only right that we end the year discussing the first film of another iconic franchise. And what a franchise it is! We head back to 1979 to discuss Ridley Scott's Alien. Of course, Ridley Scott is still very much going strong with the recent release of Gladiat...

We have entered our birthday month, and to kick things off we have a rather not-so-exciting film to discuss in the form of Martin Scorsese's Casino. It may be fireworks day in the UK, but don't expect many of them in this week's episode, as for once Sam agrees with Jim!!!  We start this week off discussing Lego land, and Jim's non-enjoyment of rides. The guys give a little insight into the Mega Wh...