Category: Podcast

Well, if two is company, three certainly is a crowd. This week the lads were accompanied by Spark Sunderland’s Film aficionado and host of “Lights, Camera, Action!” Sam J. Clark. Alfie and Sam review The Housemaid, Sidney Sweeney’s newest sultry thriller. Trashy? Yes. Surprisingly engaging? Yes. Hollywood Schlock? Oh Absolutely. Adams ‘Keane’ to talk about…

Dylan O’Brien & James Sweeney form a twisted friendship in ‘Twinless’ while Chris Pratt has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an AI judge in ‘Mercy’. Those are the two films in discussion this week. Alfie also shares his thoughts on Netflix’s steamy drama, ‘Heated Rivalry’ and the latest GOT spin-off, ‘A Knight of…

This week the lads discuss all the important things in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, such as Samson’s massive appendage, does the skinning scene look fake and “do you think Ralph Fiennes wore a prosthetic”. They go into deep SPOILERS on this one, so if you’re yet to see the film, perhaps give it…

It’s time for the Second Annual Movie On Uppies™ … the awards show Hollywood is still pretending not to care about. Adam and Alfie are handing out the most prestigious honours in cinema, sitting comfortably somewhere between the Oscars and the carpark out the back. The lads break down our personal Best Films of 2025, plus…

‘Retirement Plan’ is a genius 7-minute, animated short film, now Oscar-shortlisted! The director, John Kelly, was kind enough to speak to Adam & Alfie this week about the film, the anxiety attack that inspired it, how he got Domhnall Gleeson involved and the Irish knack for profound storytelling. @johnkelly_jnr @retirementplan_film In the UK/Europe, you can…

This week here the lads absolutely rave about Timmy in his newest Oscar-worthy performance Marty Supreme. Josh Safdie knocks it out the park again, starring Timothee Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler the Creator. Alfie reviews the slightly lacklustre finale of Stranger Things. And finally Adam tackles the based on a true story Neil diamond Tribute…

The latest entry into James Cameron’s Avatar franchise is here including an all new fiery villain that has moviegoers (and Adam) hot under the collar. But does ‘Fire and Ash’ do enough to keep viewers engaged and invested in this multibillion dollar story? Keep listening to find out… Oh, it’s also the CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!! What…

“I sat there and tried to make myself fall to sleep” – Adam Barlow, 2025. This week the lads talk spoilers on one of the most anticipated releases of the year, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. For Adams original review from the LFF catch episode 84. For spoilers and joint discusion make…

This week! The lads discuss those Christmas films that you HAVE to watch each year in the return of BIG QUESTION. Adam reviews ‘Eternity’ which stars Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller while Alfie reviews the new Apple TV show ‘Pluribus’, from the creator of ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’. Share the podcast…

This week, there’s 4 excellent films in discussion: the much anticipated Disney sequel, ‘Zootropolis 2’ and a film that dives into BDSM culture head first, ‘Pillion’. Sydney Sweeney’s boxing biopic, ‘Christy’ and ‘Desperate Journey’, a modest but impactful wartime drama. The Peter Serafinolist returns, listener Leah gives a first-hand account of the 4DX experience and…