LMFM 11-1 Show Reel Reviews Podcast

Today we ask who laughs longest, last and best when we scrutinize the big screen appearances of the Joker, before examining Joaquin Phoenix's fresh take on the Clown Prince of Crime in the new release JOKER. We break bad with this week's Netflix Recommendation and then finish off with...stop us if you've heard this one: the Scene of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

To celebrate the arrival of Judy in cinemas Niall brings us a retrospective of Judy Garland's career, as it's the first Friday of the month Retro Reviews makes a return and this time a Bill Murray film called 'Quick Change' from the 90's is under the microscope and Michael Caine appears in our scene of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall spent 8 hours 15 minutes preparing for this week's show he went on a binge-watch odyssey watching all 5 Rambo films back to back, Sinéad attempted to quiz Niall on Rambo but he proved too knowledgeable he gave us a run down of all 5 films, he had a great new netflix series called The Politician to review and a reoccurring feature on the show return of the reboot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

 On today's Reel Reviews we travel to the stars with Brad Pitt in AD ASTRA, explore the realm of the paranormal with new Irish comedy EXTRA ORDINARY and interrogate the pan-european Netflix series CRIMINAL plus Niall takes on a binge session of epic proportions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quentin Tarantino's latest film starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Brad Pitt is up for discussion today, Niall gives his views on 'Once upon a time in Hollywood' Sinéad and Niall discuss proper cinema etiquette and Vince Vaughan flick 'Brawl in cellblock 99 is chosen in this week's Netflix recommendations.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reel Reviews is back, Niall O Brien joined Sinéad with movie news which included news about Drogheda man Colin O Donoghue who is working on a new series produced by Leonardo Di Caprio, what did Niall think of the 9th offering from the Fast and Furious franchise Hobbs and Shaw, there's a local fleadh recommendation in there as well and cracking music in our scene of the week.  Hosted on Ac...

This week's reel reviews looks at buddy cop movies  as the guys review Stuber and Point Blank and it's a tear jerker this week as Niall loses his partner Ross in a dramatic twist! The last hurrah of Reel Reviews as a trio but dont' worry Sinéad and Niall will be back with more adventures on Reel Reviews in August.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

On today's Reel Reviews we had a bit of an assassin theme, Niall O Brien discussed ANИA, the new spy thriller from Luc Besson, a little movie news and some Netflix recommendations if you feel like staying in.  Plus, our new recurring segment 'Where in the World is  Ross Leahy ?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Reel Reviews, Niall is hit by a bus during a global blackout and wakes up in a world where no one remembers Ross. Taking it in his stride, he throws himself into his work, reviews YESTERDAY, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, MIDSOMMAR and as it's time for another  #RetroReview ... All this along with the latest movie news, Netflix recommendations and our scene of the week? It'...

'Toy Story 4' Pixar asks big existential questions - but still manages to be funny and sweet Niall's Verdict - 5/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars 'Child's Play'  Chucky's not playing around in this entertaining updated toy slasher film Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars Plus, the latest movie news, Netflix recommendations a...

'Men In Black: International' New cast fail to take us out of this world Our verdict - 2/5 stars 'Brightburn' Evil Superman movie burns brightly Our verdict - 4/5 stars 'Murder Mystery' Surprisingly good Netflx hit from Adam Sandler Our verdict - 3/5   Plus, the latest movie news and our scene of the week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'X-Men Dark Phoenix'  Fox's X-Men finale fails to rise from the ashes Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars 'Late Night' Bitchy-boss comedy provies plenty of laughs Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars Plus, our first 'Retro Review' from LMFM listener Wendy Lawlor 'I Love You to Death', movie news & Netflix recommends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Monster disaster movie - a disaster of a monster movie! Niall's Verdict - 2/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 1/5 stars 'The Perfection' Netflix thriller blends several superior movies but twists & turns keep you entertained Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars Plus, the latest movie news, updates & our scene of the we...

'Aladdin' Paint by numbers live action remake fails to take us to a whole new world Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 1/5 stars 'Rocketman' Flamboyant musical biopic following the troubled earlier years of music icon Elton John Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars Plus Movie News, Netflix Recommends and the Scene of the Week! Hosted on Aca...

'Detective Pikachu' Witty wise-cracks and premo-production design elevate this kiddie neo noir. Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars 'The Hustle' A few decent laughs can't pull these Dirty Rotten Scoundrels from mediocrity Ross' Verdict - 2/5 stars 'John Wick 3 Parabellum' Light on story, heavy on action - another thrilling addition to the John Wick franchise Niall's...

'Tolkien' Biopic of author's early years delivers earnest romance, but little insight into its subject Niall's Verdict -2/5 stars 'Long Shot' Wins over hearts & minds with likeability and charm Niall's Verdict -3/5 stars Plus Movie News, Netflix Recommends and the Scene of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Knock down the house' Four determined women challenge big money politicians in this inspiring political documentary Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars Plus, the movie news, Netflix recommends & our brand new 'Retro Reviews' segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Avengers Endgame' A thrilling & satisfying conclusion to a story spanning 11 years & 22 movies Niall's verdict - 5/5 stars Ross' verdict - 5/5 stars Hear our spoiler free review & reaction from the crowd at the Arc Cinema on the opening night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Shazam!' Fun Superhero adventure with humour and heart Niall's Verdict - 4/5 stars 'Missing Link' Beautifully animated stop-motion escapade with old fashioned charm Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars 'The Sisters Brothers' Great cast deliver a misfit western big on character but light on plot Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars Plus film news, the scene of the week and a comp...

'Dumbo' Tim Burton's flying elephant remake fails to soar Niall's Verdict - 2/5 stars Ross' verdict - 1/5 stars 'Pet Sematary' Sturdy Stephen King adaptation delivers solid scares Niall's Verdict - 2/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars Plus all the latest news from the world of movies and Netflix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Us' Jordan Peele's excellent follow up to 'Get Out' delivers thought provoking terror Niall's Verdict - 5/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 5/5 stars 'Fisherman's Friends' Wholesome true story of singing fishermen & small communities Ross' Verdict - 3/5 stars 'The Dirt' Fun but flat biopic of Mötley Crüe degenerates Ross' Verdict - 2/5 stars Hoste...

'What Men Want' Very little to recommend in this gender-swap flop Niall's Verdict - 1/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 1/5 stars Plus the latest in movie & Netflix news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Miss Bala'  Mixture of soap opera & action thriller fails to satisfy Niall's Verdict -2/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 1/5 stars 'Triple Frontier' A solid actioner from Netflix with an impressive cast Niall's Verdict - 3/5 stars Ross' Verdict - 4/5 stars Plus, ahead of St Patrick's Day we look at some of the worst Irish accents in movies. Hosted on Acast. See...

'The Hole In The Ground' Cast impress in Irish horror but we have seen a lot of it before 3/5 stars 'Captain Marvel' The future of Marvel movies is here and she is fantastic 4/5 stars Plus, the latest movie news & we chat to James Quinn Markey, star of 'The Hole in the Ground' and our top female action heroes for International Women's Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

'On the basis of sex'  Ross' Verdict: 3/5 stars 'Fighting with my family' Niall's Verdict: 3/5 stars Plus, the latest in movie & Netflix news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.