Welcome back to Gay Actually! Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss Saving Face, as the iconic 2004 film is about to reach its 20th birthday. They speak about Alice Wu's authentic and breathtaking vision for her characters, Wil and Vivien, how the film stays true to itself, and the East Asian principle of 'saving face' through a queer lens.Have you seen this film? Let us know at @gayactuallypodcast on Instagram.This episode contains spoilers!Find out more about our film podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Chris, Ian and Tobi as part of The Fantom Zone's 50th episode celebrationsThis week in the first of two parts of our deep dive into all things Watchmen, we discuss the merits of Zack Snyder's 2009 adaptation.Make sure to also tune in next week for part 2 where the gang discuss the 1976 Alan Moore comic itself.EnjoyInstagram - @thefantomzonepodcastEmail - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rachel for a solo show of The Scream Test - one of the best horror film podcasts around. Having noticed Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 has arrived on Prime Video, Rachel takes this chance to share her love and passion for the film - one that even she notes is "universally hated". Rachel doesn't have a film podcast guest on this episode, so why not be her company and listen to it? Perhaps several times so she really feels your love for her. ASMR fans will enjoy Rachel stopping to glug her drink several times during the film podcast episode. Enjoy. The plot of the film is: A group of tourists arrives in Burkittsville, Maryland after seeing The Blair Witch Project (1999) to explore the mythology and phenomenon, only to come face to face with their own neuroses and possibly the witch herself.Rachel apparently declares her love for this film, even at people at bus stops - so now she gets to do that in this film podcast episode globally. The Scream Test is part of the UK Film Review Podcast. Remember to check out our other shows, follow us on socials, and be part of our film-loving community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning: Spoilers and Explicit Language.On this film podcast episode, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn go over the best new movie releases for April 2024. Including cinema film reviews of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Back to Black (the new Amy Winehouse film), and The Book of Clarence. For the Streaming Pick this month, a true crime documentary on Netflix called What Jessica Did gets reviewed. In the indie section, we have film reviews of: Rosetta Stoned: A high-school stoner comedy with a lot of heart. Mambo Man: A Cuban drama with plenty of flavour. Swords of Justice II: A fan film with plenty of sword fighting - as you might imagine from the title. Straight Through Crew: A fantastic piece of rural hedonism - check out how our film critics attempt to pronounce hedonism.For the Nostalgia Pick, our film critics go back to 1979 and review the Mel Gibson-led original Mad Max movie - as a tie in with the upcoming release of Furiosa. We hope you enjoy this film podcast episode. Do let us know what you think on our Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/ukfilmreview/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Content warning: Spoilers, adult themes.Visit our website for more details about our film podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 new film currently out in cinemas in the UK? Find out in this film podcast episode.Wicked Little Letters - A new UK-movie with strong language and an amazing cast. A unique story that Brian absolutely loved and we even play a clip from the movie in the film podcast episode for our listeners to enjoy! (explicit by the way but hilarious).Dune: Part 2 - After revisiting the David Lynch version, hopes were high for this second outing from Denis. But will it be Brian's "Film of the Month"?Spaceman - a new Netflix film starring Adam Sandler as an astronaut and Paul Dano voicing a giant space spider - what's not to love?I Bring Joy - an indie thriller set in London about a dancer who turns violent after an altercation with some would-be muggers. A strong and powerful film with an incredible tone.Everyone - another UK indie film, from filmmaker Marcus Flemmings, providing a fabulous, real-time comedy set in a restaurant where various dramas unfold at each table.Dagr - a phenomenal example of found-footage done right, with two eccentric YouTubers attempting to hijack a commercial for their own amusement and followers who end up in some serious trouble.The ACTT - community theatre, or amateur dramatics, this is a low-budget short film from the U.S that sends up the various types of "actors" and has a lot of fun along the way.Beneath a Mother's Feet - a compelling and moving short film about the struggle of a mother who is trying to raise two children without their father, and being pushed towards remarrying by her parents.Gremlins (1984) - our nostalgia film review revisits the classic comedy about those cute, furry little creatures - just don't get them wet or feed them after midnight - a bit like Brian and Chris. A bit fun for those interested in film history.We hope you enjoy this episode of UK Film Club and all the film reviews it contains. If you did, please drop us a message on our socials @ukfilmreview and we would love to hear from you!During the episode, we also opened with a section about Easter films and films about chocolate, so if you have any great ones that the guys missed, feel free to let us know. We may even give you a shoutout on the next film podcast episode that we release as part of the UK Film Review Podcast. If you want to read any of our written film reviews, you can visit our website or follow us on social media where we keep our community up-to-date with the best new movies around, whether they are theatrical releases in the cinema, movies on streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney Plus, or indeed indie films including feature length movies, short films, and documentaries. You can also head to our website if you are looking to get your film reviewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and many more films - past and present.Amber attempts to moderate the discussion, sparks fly as Ian and Joyce strongly disagree on most of their film opinions, and Chris and Toby are along for the ride - but continue to thrive.Remember to check out all our podcast episodes for great film reviews, film interviews, film history and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 slasher flick "Friday the 13th," we meet a group of young counselors prepping Camp Crystal Lake for a grand reopening. The idyllic scene hides a dark past: 20 years ago, a young camper drowned, and two counselors were murdered shortly after. Undeterred, the counselors - including Alice (the responsible one), Pamela (party girl), and smoker pothead Bill - settle in, unaware they're being stalked.The killings begin subtly. A counselor fooling around gets speared. Another taking a skinny dip vanishes. Panic rises as the body count climbs. The remaining counselors suspect each other, but the true culprit is the vengeful Mrs. Voorhees, fueled by the drowning of her son Jason at the camp years ago.Picking them off one by one, Mrs. Voorhees becomes increasingly unhinged. Alice, the lone survivor, stumbles upon a horrifying truth: a deformed Jason, presumed dead as a child, is alive and the real killer (a twist revealed in the shocking final moments). Alice and a final counselor face Mrs. Voorhees in a bloody confrontation, but just as she's about to finish Alice, Jason appears, killing his own mother in a fit of rage. With Jason seemingly gone, a traumatized Alice is left alone by the silent lake.The film, inspired by horror hits like "Halloween," wasn't a critical darling, but its low budget and strategic marketing made it a sleeper hit, launching a long-lasting slasher franchise. It established tropes - scantily clad teenagers, jump scares, and a masked killer - that continue to influence horror to this day. We hope you enjoy our film podcast episode, full of film reviews for your listening pleasure. Remember to follow or subscribe to our podcast, and leave a lovely review if you can - it means the world to our podcast shows and hosts. Film buffs seeking a British perspective on cinema should tune into the UK Film Review Podcast. Hosted by film critics, it dives deep into new releases and hidden gems, both blockbusters and independent flicks. Our passion goes beyond special effects, analysing directing choices and acting performances. Listeners get informed film reviews, some with spoilers, plus recommendations to add to their watchlist. It's a fun and insightful way to expand your film history knowledge, all with a charming British twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 share.Hello and welcome to this special one off episode of the UK film review podcast today I am talking directly to those of you who want to be a film critic now. How do you be a film critic. You just be one. That's the way it is um, there's no reason not to be a film critic if you want to be 1 and this can start very humbly and simply by writing a review or or speaking a review depending on which kind of medium you want to go for um, don't get too tied up. In the labor of am I a film critic because do I meet these criteria x y ed um, we are all lovers of film and if you're listening to this. You are a film critic There's probably no no doubt about it. Um, what I would say is when it comes to. Journey that I've been on so I'm the editor of Uk film review and I've been a film critic now for 14 years The main objective really is to always be honing your craft um I look up to some of the top. Of critics in the world and I see that they're always trying to hone their craft. They're always trying to improve and why want this episode to do is to give you a few um signposts really I call them shortcuts really? but.Mainly tips just to give you an idea of what's going to be the best way to always be developing yourself and also are the fundamentals of what you're doing so that you always have that to rely on because often when you're looking up. A piece you know film a piece of art that you've you've watched your review may vary because of that film. Maybe the film is made in a certain way that makes you want to review it in a certain way whereas. Actually your job is to be consistent as well. That you review one film is should be the way that you review really all films. Um, so without much further ado and it's going to get into my kind of first basic top tips for film critics. Firstly, if you're writing a review. Don't just summarize the plot. It seems very very basic but often I see reviews and even from critics that do have a lot of experience that they're maybe so overwhelmed by a film's plot that they just want to retell it. They just want to go in and tell everyone what happened and go through all the different story plots. The fact is that's not your job. As a film critic that the the viewer doesn't want that the viewer what I or the reader wants to go and experience the film for themselves your review if you're doing a structured review. The plot should only be really one paragraph of that review and fairly succinct and getting good at writing um plot synopsis is in 1 paragraph that is where I see the best film critics people that are able to just really rattle it down to basic a tagline and still make you feel that it's a film that you want to see. Um. Because actually when you start reviewing other aspects of the film then the plot can sometimes be explored there. But what you don't want to do is just spoil the film for everyone and that's my my second tip spoilers I wouldn't bother with them. Some people will they'll write a review and I will spoiler alert. And what you'll do is you'll turn off at least half the people that were going to read your review and when it comes to becoming a film critic numbers matter. You want to get as many people reading your reviews and enjoying your reviews as possible so giving them a reason to to leave is not good. So I wouldn't put um spoilers into reviews unless. Absolutely necessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 RuffaloPriscilla starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob ElordiThe Boys in the Boat directed by George ClooneyBanel & Adame from filmmaker Ramata-Toulaye SyThe Colour Purple starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle BrooksArgylle starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill and Sam RockwellThe Streaming film review for episode 12 of UK Film Club is the Netflix release Ashes (Turkish title Tur). Our indie film reviews are of Suit Hung. Tied Tongue, Settling Down, The Lost Weekend and Tyger. And our Nostalgia Pick is the 1984 classic Ghostbusters, to tie in with the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire in March 2024. Episode 12 of UK Film Club is perhaps our longest yet, with clips from multiple movies being reviewed. We hope you enjoy this selection of our film reviews and if you did, please remember to Rate our show if that's possible on the platform you are using. If you have seen any of the films we review and want to share them with us, please feel free to tag us on social media. For more details, visit our Film Podcast page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gay, Actually - All of Us StrangersDescriptionJoin 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 actors on screen?All of this, and more! Be sure to tune in and let us know what you think.Content warning: Spoilers, brief references to suicide, adult themes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 KirbyWonka starring Timothee ChalametFerrari starring Adam DriverOne Life starring Anthony HopkinsSaltburn starring Barry KeoghanDune (1984) starring Kyle MachlachanThis episode of UK Film Club also includes film reviews of indie films Room 20 and The Bez Felcher Show, as well as an exclusive filmmaker interview with Michael Stevenson and George Siougas for their BAFTA and OSCAR shortlisted short film The One Note Man.Please remember to review our film podcast whenever you can - much love from the UK Film Review Team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 both films, references to violence, brief mention of eating disordersFollow Gay Actually at @gayactuallypodcast on Instagram, or email them at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 positive story.Content warning: Contains spoilers!Remember to share our film reviews podcast with all your movie-loving friends and family. We love having you as part of our growing online community. You can also tag us on our socials @UKFilmReview and stay up to date with us on our website. For more details about the UK Film Review Podcast and Gay, Actually, visit our film podcast page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast visit -https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.