Joe Bloggs About Films

The X Files is one of, if not my all-time favourite show. It’s very near and dear to my heart - and in this episode, I thought I’d revisit the feature length film that dropped in 1998- which I think is bloody ace. Managing to balance between pleasing the die-hard fans and the average audience member, the film has a tonne of great moments which only elaborates on the already established government...

It is being said that no other tv show will have a better episode this year than the latest episode of ‘The Last Of Us’ – and I wholeheartedly agree. Titled ‘Long, Long Time’, this is easily one of the best pieces of television I have seen. From the impeccable script, to the outstanding performances from Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett, the episode packs so much heart and emotion that it has ins...

As our lead characters dive further into the desolate city, we finally get a full look at the terrifying clickers - and good lord, was most of this episode intense! From the fantastic cold opening, to the tragedy that unfolds for Joel, Ellie and Tess, this episode kept me at the edge of my seat. Some outstanding set design as well as terrific performances that once again has me itching for more Ca...

'Plane' finds Gerard Butler and Mike Colter taking down some bad guys on a remote island following an emergency plane landing. With homages to 90's action flicks, as well as lots of gunfire, the film does pretty much what it was set out to do. Is it the best film you’ll ever see? Absolutely not. Will it keep you entertained? Pretty much! Spoiler free thoughts in this ep

Move over Chucky, there’s a new doll in town! M3GAN brings the scares and thrills, but also an incredibly moving and emotional element – something I wasn’t expecting at all within this release! With some great performances from Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, plus the terror that any evil A.I. droid brings, M3GAN definitely sits as the surprise package for me this year so far!

Negan’s arrival on 'The Walking Dead' was a huge turning point, for the show as well as the fans. In this extended episode, I’m once again joined by my good friend Jamie W, as we revisit and discuss Negan’s arrival on the scene. From cliffhangers, sadistic smiles, Lucille’s kills, we cover it all – with spoilers of course! ‘It’s gonna be pee pee pants city here real soon..’

HBO have unleashed the tv adaptation of the highly acclaimed game ‘The Last Of Us’ starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. The show was one that I was highly anticipating, and after the first episode, I am even more excited for the rest of the series to unfold. Outstanding visuals, storytelling, performances – everything is one big tick. Join me for weekly reviews of each episode – with spoilers,...

'Till' is the true story of 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was brutally murdered in 1955 after innocently flirting with a white shopkeeper. His mother, Maime, vows to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those involved brought to justice. With a stunning performance from Danielle Deadwyler, the film is one of the most powerful, heart breaking and emotional films I have witnessed

Released in 2022, 'Barbarian' got A LOT of people talking – sadly, I wasn’t one of them! Having finally checked the film out, I am kicking myself that I didn’t give this a watch on its initial release. Written and directed by Zach Cregger, this is easily one of the best horror/thrillers in a long time. The intensity is all there, as well as a great structure, and performances from the cast. Light...

We return to the 'Saw' franchise to discuss what is a lot of peoples favourite of the bunch; 'SAW II'. With a slightly bigger budget, the second instalment added more twists and turns, as well as excellent performances from Tobin Bell (who gets a much bigger role in this one) and Donnie Wahlberg. The film shattered the box office once again at Halloween, and the franchise pretty much never looked...

Dropping on Netflix at the end of 2022, 'White Noise' sees Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig thrown into chaos when an accident leaves an air born toxic over their town. With themes of life, love and death, the film has some thought provoking aspects, however the film does feel a little mish-mashed and not all worked for me – even though the spectacles are pretty eye catching! Spoiler free thoughts in...

It’s the final episode of 2022!.. Which means, it’s time to countdown my favourite films of this year. Thank you once again all who have listened to the pod throughout the year – let me know your top films of 2022, and I hope you all have a fantastic 2023!

Audiences return to Pandora, 13 years after the first release, for another spectacle and visually pleasing entry from James Cameron. I was never a big fan of the original, however I was blown away by some of the visuals we got in the trailers and was intrigued to see what Cameron had done next for this second instalment. Full spoiler free thoughts in this episode

We return to Springfield to discuss some of the best Christmas episodes courtesy of The Simpsons. Joined once again by my good friend, and Simpsons enthusiast, Joliver!

David Harbour is Santa Claus.. and there’s some season’s beatings to throw down! If you are a fan of Die Hard and Home Alone – or pretty much any action film ever (and a fan of Christmas), then I’m pretty sure you are going to have a fun time with this release. One of those ‘sit back, switch your brain off, and enjoy’ kind of movies. For the most part, it does work – there’s just a little padding...

Wednesday Addams returns to the small screen – taking Netflix by storm. Already breaking streaming records, this dark, murder mystery is a real treat with some wonderful humour as well as the classic Tim Burton gothic aesthetic. On top of all this, you have the absolute stand out Jenna Ortega who has a blast as the title character and fully embodies the character of Wednesday. Catch full thoughts...

The Guardians return for Christmas! The latest Marvel Special, brought to us by James Gunn, has a whole amount of fun, heart, laughter – and Kevin Bacon! Catch my thoughts on this latest release

The Walking Dead has aired its final episodes! With call backs, endless emotion and variant walkers, the send off was probably the perfect way they could’ve capped off 11 seasons of storytelling. There were a few things the last 8 episodes that didn’t work for me, but this didn’t hinder the final outing as it not only closed off the main show, but put us on a good trajectory for the spin offs that...

Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc returns to the big screen – this time swapping Autumn for Summer, as we find our lead, and the ensemble cast, heading to a private island where another murder mystery unfolds. Rian Johnson has yet again released a fun and clever mystery that has plenty of twists and turns (and laughs) to keep all entertained. I very much can’t wait to rewatch and pick up on things I mis...

Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy & Nicholas Hoult star in Mike Mylod’s 'The Menu' – cooking up a mix of thriller and comedy in suspenseful fashion. The film centres around this lavish restaurant where Fiennes’ Chef Slowik has whipped up some surprises in addition to his elegant food menu. A decent enough story with some top performances, 'The Menu' is certainly worth the watch if you’re a thrill...

'Wakanda Forever' is the long-awaited sequel to the brilliant first installment, but one that was surrounded by tragedy. Ryan Coogler and co have done the impossible and created a brilliant sequel with themes of grief and loss, but also has managed to honour Chadwick Boseman’s legacy. With that, lets dive into the film with lightish spoilers

Martin McDonagh reunites with Colin Farrell and Brenden Gleeson in his latest release 'The Banshees of Inisherin', bringing us laughs as well as the occasional gut punch throughout. With an excellent script as well as performances and cinematography, ‘Banshees’ sits perfectly on the list of top releases for 2022. Spoiler free thoughts in this ep

We return to Westeros in this week’s episode to discuss episodes 6-10 of 'House of the Dragon'! The first 5 episodes were solid, and the remaining episodes upped the intensity, bringing us closer to war for these characters. With fantastic performances from new cast members Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, as well as tremendous storytelling, the show is going from strength to strength. Joined again b...

Closing the spooky season in style! Joined by my very good friend, and equal Simpsons enthusiast, Joe Oliver aka Joliver, as we go through our favourite 'Treehouse of Horror' episodes. Get comfy with a Duff and enjoy!

Dwayne Johnson is Black Adam. This film has been one that Johnson has been pushing and determined to release for a number of years, and you can certainly tell it’s a character he cares a lot about. The film has some excellent action sequences and set pieces, and even has a dash of some great comedy within, but more importantly, it has a good story – something not all DC releases have had. With cha...