Off Radar : It's a movie podcast

Tom Hanks is one of the most bankable actors of all time! But what are his best films? Today we debate, mull over, and choose our joint top 6 Hanks films, ever! Send us your list. Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscribe and for exclusive trailers and additional video content subscribe to our YouTub...

"There's a snake in my boot!" Yep, with Toy Story 5 coming out, we look back at what makes Toy Story such a popular franchise. We discuss the spot-on voice casting, animation techniques, and even reveal which one is our favourite so far. Toy Story 3 was directed by Lee Unkrich, created and written by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and Lee Unkrich, and features voice performances fro...

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? And why is there no question mark after the title? All things we address in today’s chat, along with animation techniques, deleted scenes, the budget, and masses of fascinating trivia. Oh, and we review it! Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscribe and for exclusive trailers...

Is this a classic or overrated? Today, we rate and review City of God which came out in 2002. We look at it's distinctive style, incredible performances and give our honest feelings about how this film has aged.  Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscribe and for exclusive trailers and additional...

Remember this mega blockbuster? Today we rate and review Swordfish which did very well at box office... but did it do well with us? Let's just say it was an explosive episode.  Swordfish stars John Travolta; Hugh Jackman; Halle Berry and Don Cheadle and was recommended by 'Knowlesy'.  Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offrad...

Today we discuss Wes Craven’s - The People Under the Stairs , starring Brandon Adams, Everett McGill, and Wendy Robie. We chat about Wes Craven’s career, who this film may have been aimed at, and the social commentary of its time. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:12 Wes Craven 09:32 Cast 14:21 Synopsis 16:27 The People Under the Stairs 47:28 Nige’s trivia 55:23 Ratings out of 10 Get in touch email : offra...

Do you believe in aliens?  Today we rate and review Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia —exploring its unusual filming techniques, the lengths Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Aidan Delbis went to, and debating its Marmite-like ending. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro  01:20 - Bugonia: Cast and Crew  11:28 - Synopsis  13:10 - Aspect Ratios and Camera Choices  16:13 - Distinctive Style  24:22 - Kidnap Scene  31:46 - In...

Not quite my tempo! Today we rate and review Whiplash , the critically acclaimed film from Damien Chazelle. We break down the directing techniques, relive the edge-of-your-seat moments, and analyse the incredible performances from Miles Teller and J. K. Simmons. Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscr...

Welcome to season 7! Play along with our first ever movie quiz! Write down your scores and let us know how you get on. Did you beat Nige and James? Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscribe and for exclusive trailers and additional video content subscribe to our YouTube channel. Site : http://offrada...

Which film will be our highest rated movie? Which will be our lowest? Tune in to find out some fascinating stats.... At the end of every episode we rate the movies we review out of 10. In this episode we run through where every movie stands in our end of series leaderboard to find out which is our joint favourite film, so far. Join in and let us know what to watch in series 7... Thanks for Listeni...

Merry Christmas! Today we get a bit silly and reel off a whole host of Arnie quotes to (hopefully) get you into the Christmas spirit. We discuss our favourite Christmas pastimes, where the inspiration for this film came from, and strongly disagree on certain aspects of the movie. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and was directed by Brian Levant. Chapters : 00:00 Intro 01:07 Christmas routines...

Put the bunny back in the box! We are heading back to 1997 and leaving on a jet plane! Today, we discuss the star-studded Con Air which stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 11:06 Synopsis 14:00 Con Air 49:40 Nigel’s Trivia 58:03 Ratings and Reviews Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please re...

Halloween - part 2! Today we’re diving into Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu , which received enormous critical acclaim and was boldly released at Christmas in 2024. The film stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, and Lily-Rose Depp, bringing a haunting new energy to this classic tale. We compare Eggers’ vision directly to Bram Stoker’s Dracula , which we reviewed last week, exploring the key differences a...

Happy Halloween! What better way to celebrate than by sitting down to watch Francis Ford Coppola’s Dracula — and then joining us as we dissect the story, the stunning visual style, and our thoughts on the film. The movie stars Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, and Anthony Hopkins. Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please...

What's in the box?!! Today we’re diving into the world of one of cinema’s most stylish and meticulous directors — David Fincher. We’ll chat about what makes his style so unique, break down some of his signature techniques, and pick our favourite Fincher film. Get in touch and let us know what actor, actress or director to do next...  email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Fa...

​You're gonna need a big boat! Yep, we went there! We finally got around to rating and reviewing one of the very first blockbusters, Jaws . We dive into the troubles that surrounded the filming, explore the character journeys, and share our honest thoughts on this 1975 classic. Jaws was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. Get in touch email...

Nobody puts Off Radar in a corner! Today, we’re putting on our glad rags and diving into one of the biggest 'chick flicks' of all time: Dirty Dancing ! Directed by Emile Ardolino and starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, Dirty Dancing has so much more to offer than just the iconic dance scenes. We unpack the layers that often get overlooked, delve into the characters, and share our...

Today we rate and review Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive which stars Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan. We chat about the incredible visual techniques, the use of music and sound, and the criticism that Gosling received for his portrayal.  Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscribe and for exclusive t...

Today, we’re chatting about one of Britain’s most successful writers and directors — Edgar Wright — who has left his mark on both independent filmmaking and Hollywood. We start with Spaced and Shaun of the Dead , and touch on each of his films along the way. We’ll dive into his style, techniques, and share our personal favourites from his filmography. Get in touch and let us know what actor, actre...

Today we rate and review another independent film - Barbarian which picked up cult-like momentum back in 2022. It was written and directed by Zach Cregger and stars Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long.  Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscribe and for exclusive trailers and additional...

Wake up! Today, we chat about Kristoffer Borgli's Dream Scenario , starring none other than Nicolas Cage. We discuss Cage’s extensive back catalogue, the rise of A24 as a studio, and share exactly what we thought of the film. Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscribe and for exclusive trailers a...

Today, we turn back the clock and revisit the world of Superman to talk about Richard Lester's Superman III . Christopher Reeve returns as the Man of Steel, and we dive into his performance, Richard Pryor's unexpected role, and the film's dramatic tonal shifts. Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , sh...

Groovy! Today, we chat about Sam Raimi's cult classic Evil Dead 2 . We delve into his direction, Bruce Campbell’s iconic performance, and explore the world of video nasties and censorship. BBFC article Unspooling the history of the video nasty controversy | Sight and Sound  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/history-british-video-nasties Get in touch email : offradarpod@gmail.com...

Today is a very special episode as we invite on our first ever guest, Ben Tunningley. Ben is an experienced film producer, musician and humungus film fan! His film of choice is ... Joe Dante's Explorers, which stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix! So, strap in and let's see what we all think of this one! Do you fancy having your review read out on the pod or have a film that you would lik...

Up, up and....away!  Yep, today we are dipping back into Disney/Pixar's Up which was written and directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, and voiced by Edward Asner,Jordan Nagai and John Ratzenberger. Does Up float your boat? Get in touch below...  email : offradarpod@gmail.com Twitter : @OffRadarPodcast Facebook: facebook.com/offradarpod Please review , share and subscribe and for exclusive...