Trimming The Movie Fat

“Hello Sidney, do you like scary movies?” Scream (1996) kickstarted a hugely successful movie franchise, the post-modern horror genre, and introduced the world to the now ubiquitous Ghost-face.  But how well does the film hold up over 25 years after release? Does its sequel, Scream 2 (1997), match it for quality and entertainment? And does its less well regarded third entry, Scream 3 (2000), deser...

“Beg your pardon, forgot to knock”. And with that, um, immortal line, the Pierce Brosnan Bond era began.  Step back in time with us via a Q Branch created Time machine to revisit the four films in Brosnan’s reign: Goldeneye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002).   We’ll also trawl the MI6 database to share some Bond information like box offic...

“Khaaaaaaan!” Join us and the crew of the intrepid Starship Enterprise as we travel back in time in a stolen Klingon Bird of Prey to revisit the first six Star Trek movies. You know, the ones with the original crew and actors.  The Enterprise data banks will also give us some Star Trek information to share like box office grosses, critical and audience reactions, budgets and facts.  Which movies w...

”I’ll be back”. And Arnie was right! He came back five more times. But should he have? Join podcast hosts Stephen & Paul as they take on robotic killers and bad eighties hair to critique all six Terminator movies. Look out for Terminator facts, box office info, critical and audience reception ratings. Which two movies were deliberated over as best? Which was the most disappointing? Which was s...

”I’m waiting for you to take care of me personally”. Return to the world of secret agents and espionage as we target Roger Moore’s final three James Bond movies. In part two, we take a look at his eighties Bonds: - For Your Eyes Only - Octopussy - A View To A Kill and critique, rank & share our own special memories of each and every one. Which movies will split the ranks? 🤔 Which iconic Bond...

For many people, the original Robocop (1987) movie holds a place in their heart. A film which you & your friends managed to see despite not being old enough to do so. 12 year olds really shouldn’t be watching a cop have his hand blown off by a shotgun! Two sequels followed, though neither hit the same heights as the original. Revisiting all three films over 30 years later, how do they hold up?...

For Paul & I, Christopher Reeve is the ultimate Superman . So we decided to take a look back at his 4 Superman movies from the 1970s - 1980s. Do they still hold up today? Which is the better version of Superman II: The Lester or Donner cuts? Is IV, featuring Nuclear Man, the train-wreck we remember? Do Paul & I still disagree over the quality of III? Spoiler: Yes!  So, join us as we go up,...

We just left the cinema and decided to share our first viewing thoughts on the latest Marvel movie - "Thor: Love & Thunder" ! How does it stack up compared to the previous movie "Thor: Ragnarok" ? Where does it rank in Marvel's Phase 4? Will it get three thumbs up? Listen now to find out! 

"Rocky, Rocky, Rocky..." TTMF hosts Stephen and Paul Nicholson enter the ring to take on Sly Stallone's 6 Rocky movies . It's the Italian Stallion versus the Scottish Haggises!  Which movies will survive the merciless pummelling? The Oscar winning original? The Mr T & Hulk Hogan starring third movie? The 'patriotic' fourth? The much maligned fifth? Do any not deserve to be part of this beloved...

It's coming into Summer! What better time than to take a look back at the Christmas themed Home Alone movies !!  From the classic original, through dodgy TV movies, to the most recent Disney+ 're-start', Home Sweet Home Alone, we critique all 6 films and decide which are worthy of the Home Alone name. We even bring along a 12 year old to get a youthful perspective on the franchise too. So, pick up...

Will you commit to the programme? Or, at least commit to giving us 90 minutes of your time to listen to the latest TTMF episode! This month, we have the Jason Bourne franchise in our sights. Which of the 5 films do we think are worthy of this great series: Bourne Identity / Supremacy / Ultimatum / Legacy / Jason Bourne? Along the way, we'll critique each movie and reminisce about when & where...

"I'm Vengeance".   Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' has just been released in theatres. What did host Stephen and podcast guest Davie Melon think of it? Listen now to find out.   ** Beware - There be spoilers ahead matey! **  Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com) Support us via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/trimmingthemusicalfat L...

Join hosts Stephen and Paul as they aim their harpoon at the Jaws franchise. What movies in the series will survive the TTMF cull? Is Jaws still one of the greatest movies ever made? Is the sequel still enjoyable? Is the 3D in the third movie still laughably bad? Is Jaws: The Revenge still terrible (spoiler: Yes!)? Plus: Franchise movie facts; favourite scenes; & a critique of each movie. Visi...

Join hosts Stephen and Paul, plus guests Ross, Davie and Luke, for the first ever episode of Trimming The Movie Fat.  The boys have super-cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) in their sights as they discuss each of the 5 Die Hard movies, and give their opinion whether it's a prime cut or offal. What will survive the cull? Spoiler: Die Hard makes it!  Plus, Die Hard and general movie facts; favourite sc...

Stephen and Paul from the Trimming The Music Fat podcast are back with their newest podcast - Trimming The Movie Fat. Listen to the trailer for it now! Episode 1 is coming in January 2022.