Film Focus

In episode 119 of Film Focus, I bring you my review for Godzilla vs. Kong. Now I have liked each of MonsterVerse films so far, some more so than others, but admittedly I wasn't too excited for Godzilla vs. Kong because of the way the universe had been set up so far. But after seeing some of the marketing I did warm up to it a little more. So is this the super amazing monster film we've all been wa...

On episode 118 of Film Focus, I return to you with one of the meatiest episodes I've ever done with my review for Justice League: The Snyder Cut. But I am not alone, I have assembled a team of my own consisting of return guest Ross alongside newcomers Felix and Alon. This was one of my favourite episodes to record due to our varied opinions but also because of the amount of time we spent joking ar...

In episode 117 of Film Focus, I give you my review for the latest Disney animated film; Raya and the Last Dragon. Now I'm always down for a good animated film and I've been interested in this film since its announcement. So with an interesting setting, beautiful presentation and solid reviews prior to its release, I was pretty hyped. So how does the film fare Well, check out this episode to find o...

In episode 116 of Film Focus, I return to you with a review for one of the worst films I've watched for a while; Tom and Jerry. Now I've never been the biggest fan of Tom and Jerry, but I did watch a lot of it in my childhood. So I know what the source material is, and this film does it a massive disservice. So how bad is this film? Well, check out this episode to find out! "Pulse Rock" Kevin MacL...

In episode 115 of Film Focus, I share with you my thoughts on the first red band trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat film. Now normally I don't do trailer reviews on the podcast, but considering how long I waited for footage for this film and how much hype, caution and curiosity I have about this film as well, I had to show up and say something. So join me for some casual thoughts on how I thin...

On episode 114 of Film Focus, we return to the topic of film scores with a discussion about the Mount Rushmore of Film Composers. But I am not alone as my friend and returning guest, Ross, is here to join in. Essentially we'll be having a fun and casual discussion about our top 4 composers in film and briefly covering our favourite scores from each person, while also making the odd tangent from ti...

On episode 113 of Film Focus, I share with you my most anticipated films for 2021. Now due to the pandemic of 2020, a bunch of films originally set to release last year got pushed back to this year, and since we're still in the thick of it, it makes the future of certain film releases unknown. But I thought I might as well share the list of my top films I'm hoping to see this year. "Pulse Rock" Ke...

On episode 112 of Film Focus, I share with you my favourite films from 2020. This year has been a very strange one in terms of watching a lot of films in conventional ways due to the pandemic, but there have been quite a few films that have appeared on streaming media services as well. Constructing this list was a little tricker than I expected during the last month, but I hope you enjoy my choice...

On episode 111 of Film Focus, I've got another double review for y'all in the form of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Soul. These are films I've had my eye on for a while, especially Soul because of its great teaser trailer. And since I saw both films within a week of each other and they had some similar elements, I thought I'd review both in the same episode. So how did these films fare? Well, liste...

On episode 110 of Film Focus, I'm back and bringing you yet another double film review for the sequel to Train to Busan; Peninsula and the unconventional Christmas film; Fatman. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D Timecodes: 02:11 Peninsula Review 11:38 Fatman Review "Pulse Rock" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under C...

On episode 109 of Film Focus, I've got another double review for One Night in Bangkok and Gretel & Hansel. Both films I found while scanning through Amazon Video and I had an interest in both films for different reasons. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D Timecodes: 02:23 One Night in Bangkok Review 10:21 Gretel & Hansel Revie...

On episode 108 of Film Focus, I cover a topic I've been meaning to do for a few years now; video game adaptations. Now I am extremely passionate about video game adaptations as I believe they have the potential to be the next big genre in Hollywood if the right IPs are adapted with the right filmmakers. Alas since their inception there has been a lot of missteps in translating their unique element...

On episode 107 of Film Focus, I have another double review for you in the form of Borat 2 & The Trial of the Chicago 7. With Borat 2 I was just curious to see how this sequel would turn out since its been almost 15 years since the last one. And The Trial of the Chicago 7 I have been intrigued by since January due to the premise, cast and Aaron Sorkin's involvement. So how did these films fare? Wel...

On episode 106 of Film Focus, I'm back with a double review for The New Mutants and Mulan. These reviews are a little on the late side, but I needed to share my thoughts on them so I put them both into the same episode. So how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for some spoiler-free thoughts on both films! :D Timecodes: 02:52 The New Mutants Review 12:27 Mulan Review Theme music is...

On episode 105 of Film Focus, I get to talk about the long-awaited sequel; Bill & Ted Face the Music. I feel like this film's been in development forever, but I'm glad that it finally got made. I have light memories of Bill & Ted from my childhood, but I was very curious to see how the film turned out especially after seeing the trailers. So is this sequel fans have been waiting for or not? Well,...

On episode 104 of Film Focus, I finally get to talk about the latest film by Christopher Nolan; Tenet. Now I've been looking forward to this film since the teaser trailer came out, I was immediately engaged by the cast but more so by the crazy imagery and intrigue it created, So is this another great film for Nolan's filmography? Well, check out this spoiler-free review to find out. Theme music is...

On episode 103 of Film Focus, I discuss disturbing films alongside my newest guest and friend Ross. Each of us has 4 films which we find disturbing in a specific way and as we discuss them, we also link each film with a unified theme including: 1) Films that are tough to watch but worth watching 2) Feeling bad for the characters 3) Good atmosphere 4) A bold introduction The films we'll be discussi...

On episode 102 of Film Focus, I talk about the importance of watching films in the cinema. While COVID19 has pretty much shut down most forms of outdoor entertainment, especially watching films at the cinema, it got me thinking about not only how much I miss it but also how pivotal it is. So join me a casual discussion about my own experiences and why I think its still the best way to experience n...

On episode 101 of Film Focus, I talk about the latest adaption from the world of Mortal Kombat in the form of Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge. Now I am a big fan of this franchise and I have been interested in watching this film since the first trailer dropped online in January 2020. It was a 2D animated MK film with an R rating that focused on Scorpion and the first MK tournament? Yeah,...

On episode 100 of Film Focus, I get to talk about a film I've been cautiously optimistic about for a while now; Sonic the Hedgehog. Now, this film has had an interesting journey to the big screen with a few delays to the reveal of Sonic's questionable initial design to the better redesign and so on. So with Detective Pikachu being a pretty solid video game film from last year, does Sonic continue...

On episode 99 of Film Focus, I review the latest film from DC in the form of Birds of Prey or as its been recently dubbed, "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey". So this film has a had an interesting journey from its concept as Gotham City Sirens to where it is right now. In addition to that this film had an uphill battle with those who weren't keen on Suicide Squad and the marketing not doing too much to...

On episode 98 of Film Focus, I briefly recap the 92nd Academy Awards. So another Oscars has come and gone and while my interest this year was pretty much nonexistent, there was a handful of specific awards I wanted certain films and individuals I wanted to win. So like last year I wanted to do a brief and casual recap of the winners that were of interest to me. Theme music is "Pulse Rock" by Kevin...

On episode 97 of Film Focus, I return with a double film review Bad Boys For Life and 1917. Now I was initially going to do separate reviews for both but decided to put them together in the same episode as it'd be an interesting balance between something fun and something serious. Both films left me with thought I just had to share, so how did these films fare? Well, listen to this episode for som...

On episode 96 of Film Focus, I finally, FINALLY get around to sharing with you my most anticipated films for 2020. At the beginning of the year, it was hard to come up with more than 5, but after some research, I have a pretty solid list of films and some special mentions as well. So join me in this episode as I highlight a few films that I think should be on your radar as well. P.S. Apologies for...

On episode 95 of Film Focus, I share with you my favourite films from 2019. My list switched up a few time especially in December, so that's why my list was delayed into January, but hopefully you enjoy the 10 films that I've selected. P.S. I was a little under the weather while recording this so that's why I'm a little low energy. Theme music is "Pulse Rock" by Kevin MacLeod which can be found at...