UK Film Review Podcast

This month, Gay Actually embarks upon a tumultuous journey alongside Tick, Adam and Bernadette in 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' - the 90s queer road trip movie with plenty of heart and soul. Amber and Joyce explore themes of identity, community, grief and acceptance all wrapped up in camp Australian comedy. If you haven't seen this film yet, get ready to feel some things! Cont...

Join the nerdiest film podcast around as The Fantom Zone celebrates 10 years of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The iconic Marvel film starring Chris Evans as the titular superhero is a much loved comic book film but what will the gang of film critics say about it on this show, as part of the UK Film Review Podcast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this beloved film reviews podcast , film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn give you a run down of amazing movies to enjoy in March 2024, as part of their UK Film Club show on the UK Film Review Podcast. This episode includes film reviews of: Bob Marley: One Love - the new biopic about the legend of Reggae. Chris and Brian wax lyrical about the great man's music, but what did Brian make of the...

In  possibly one of the most chaotic film podcast episodes of Gay Actually to date, Amber and Joyce team up with three members of The Fantom Zone quartet to discuss the 2024 Academy Awards.  The group chat about some of this years Oscar winners, including Emma Stone and Poor Things, Christopher Nolan and Oppenheimer (much to Ian's disgust), Lily Gladstone, Billie Eilish, Robert Downey Jr...

In this horror film podcast episode, host and film critic Rachel Pullen is joined by her friend Pete to discuss one of her favourite films of all time - Friday the 13th. One of the most iconic horror movies of all time, this is a must-listen for all fans of film reviews, filmmaker interviews, film history and more. Here's a breakdown about Friday the 13th in case you haven't seen it: In 1980's sla...

Join the Fantom Zone Gang (a Chris short as he was worm riding) this week as we travel to the mystical sand of Arrakis with our review of Dune Part 2. Ian, Symone and Tobi talk all things Dune with their highs, possible lows and what we want to see next. Enjoy more from our film podcast by subscribing and following. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the UK Film Review Podcast, our Editor-in-Chief Chris Olson speaks directly to those who want to be film critics. Our host gives his top tips for anyone aspiring to become a film critic, going into the fundamentals of writing, as well as important rules for pitching to publications and more. If you enjoyed this episode of our film podcast , please remember to review and...

On this film podcast episode, critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn go through February's top movie releases, including: Poor Things starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo Priscilla starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi The Boys in the Boat directed by George Clooney Banel & Adame from filmmaker Ramata-Toulaye Sy The Colour Purple starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks Ar...

Gay, Actually - All of Us Strangers Description Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss the heartbreaking new release, All of Us Strangers. Starring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, this is a tale of grief, heartache and loneliness - all through a queer lens. Did the Gay Actually girls cry? Just how loudly did they cry in the cinema? And what did they think of the chemistry of the gorgeously talented ac...

On this film podcast episode, critics Brian Penn and Chris Olson restart UK Film Club for 2024 with film reviews of: Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby Wonka starring Timothee Chalamet Ferrari starring Adam Driver One Life starring Anthony Hopkins Saltburn starring Barry Keoghan Dune (1984) starring Kyle Machlachan This episode of UK Film Club also includes film reviews of indie f...

For their first episode of 2024, Amber and Joyce delve into the weird and wonderful world of actress and comedian, Rachel Sennott. They review Shiva Baby and Bottoms - two films that she stars in - and examine issues of queerness, culture and comedy. Whilst these films are very different to each other, there is a common satirical thread that runs through both.  Content warning: Spoilers for b...

Film critic Rachel Pullen explores yet another staple of horror cinema for the UK Film Review Podcast. For more details about our film podcast visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Chris forgets how calendars work but thankfully Ian, Tobi and Symone are on hand to keep things on track as The Fantom Zone gang discuss all their highs and lows of the films of 2023 and look ahead at the exciting prospect of 2024 cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Amber and Joyce for their last episode of the year as they discuss the Netflix film 'Single All The Way' and the many trials and tribulations of being a part of the LGBTQ+ community during the festive season. They explore the life of protagonist Peter and being gay in a small town, the ups and downs of falling in love with a best friend, and whether or not the film is good JUST because it's a...

On this special film podcast episode, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn review 6 indie films as part of the UK Film Club. Tune into hear their reviews for Amends of the Father, A Snapshot, Incompleteness: Series 1, The Governess, Dipsomaniac and Flight Into Darkness. For more from our Film Podcast visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you hate christmas? sure you do, none of us even know who Jesus is, and here we are, having to care about his birthday....no thank. So this week me and Steve delve into the shallow but delicate waters of Christmas horror films, and mainly discuss my love of one Mr Ray Wise...so join us and the podcast gang for this yule time hellscape....so any Christmas basically. For more from our film podcas...

Film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn bring you Episode 10 of the UK Film Club podcast. Featuring film reviews of:Dream Scenario starring Nicolas CageMiracle Club starring Maggie SmithEarth Mama from director Savanah LeafPaw Patrol: The Mighty MovieBest. Christmas. Ever! Christmas Time directed by Daniel ColyerTrail of Dark Matter directed by Roshaun Akeem PageUroboros directed by Diarmuid Donoh...

Join Chris, Ian and Symone in the Fantom Zone this week for another Marvel-lous episode dedicated to the latest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Marvels (did we mention Marvel?)Plus we discuss the future of the MCU which seems to finally be taking a (much needed?) break, as well as the importance of coherence. Enjoy! And for more nerdy fun come and subscribe to The Fantom Zone whereve...

Hello everyone! This month, Amber and Joyce are discussing the film and origin story of Wonder Woman with Angela Robinson's 2017 film, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women..Discussed are the real-life issues of the individuals behind the famous comic book series, polyamory and polyamorous relationships, feminism and themes concerning comic book heroines. .CW: Spoilers and adult themes. Although...

This week me and fellow long time pal Steve, delve into the twisted and confusing world of A24 cinema, looking at films such as men, and Midsommar. So don your flower crown and get ready to jump off a cliff as we ask...what the heck is going on? Remember to share your favourite film podcast with your friends and tag us on social media @ukfilmreview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Join film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn for another episode of UK Film Club. This film podcast reviews movies from across the globe, from the latest cinema releases, to Netflix movies and even short films and independent cinema. In episode 9, Brian reviews the new Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon, as well as the new film starring Michael Caine The Great Escaper. On Netflix, we...

It's about to get SPOOKY! For this episode of Gay, Actually it's a Halloween special as Amber and Joyce get stuck into William Friedkin's 1980 film 'Cruising'..Friedkin is most well-known for his soul-crushing horror film 'The Exorcist' that helped change the game for the horror genre. Amber and Joyce explore the themes of 'Cruising' and its place as a thriller film, as well as how it handles cont...

The Fantom Zone gang sit down to discuss the latest sci-fi horror offering from Disney+, No One Will Save You, discussing all the highs, lows and everything in between with some profound bread-based analogies thrown in along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest film podcast episode from UK Film Club, critics Brian Penn and Chris Olson get into the latest reviews. Cinematic releases being reviewed include: The Equalizer 3 starring Denzel Washington, Dumb Money starring Paul Dano, and A Haunting in Venice starring Kenneth Branagh as Poirot. Our Netflix film review is for El Conde - a satirical black comedy fusing the atrocities of General Pi...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Gay Actually! This month's episode sees Amber and Joyce explore the theme of queer narratives that are frozen in time, or that can only exist in a specific time period. They discuss infamous lesbian film If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) and issues of coming out, safe space and gender identity. .Also explored are some not-so-positive implications of LGBTQ+ repre...