This week on FoF I’m telling you why Squid Game: The Challenge is better than it's parent series, and "Titanic" is the greatest major movie accomplishment of our lifetime. But not before revealing 2 HUGE invites I got this week for FoF related events you will be hearing far more about. I'm also reviewing the new Jennifer Lawrence movie "Die My Love", which is a Stealth Horror movie let me tell you (no spoilers for that one), including a new addition into the list of annoying things someone can do in a cinema near you. 

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(00:00) Intro ft. Pxssy Palace
(01:13) Squid Game: The Challenge is BACK. Here’s why it’s better than the full series.
(04:11) I was also nearly ON the first Challenge series. ANNOYING
(06:44) I’m going to The Traitors Castle with TikTok!!!!!!
(09:52) I’ve been invited to the Wicked: For Good PREMIERE!!!!
(15:05) Rewatched Titanic and it's SO GOOD (LETTERBOXD)
(18:27) One (of many) reasons why Titanic is so good
(22:24) Why I’m missing Bruce Springsteen, Black Phone 2 and Now You 3 Me.
(25:43) Predator: Badlands review coming next week
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(26:42) Die My Love REVIEW - no spoilers
(28:55) Synopsis / Set up
(30:15) 4:3 Square Format doesn’t feel as much of a CHOICE anymore
(31:17) Striking imagery and style from Lynne Ramsey
(33:33) This is Jennifer Lawrence at FULL J-Law
(34:53) The movie needs a trigger warning
(36:50) Most annoying guy in my cinema
(37:53) MILD SPOILERS - The premise wears thin towards the end
(39:05) Summary & LETTERBOXD RATING 
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(39:33) Next week is a big one!!!!!

This week on FoF I’m under two blankets, spiralling into a myriad of rants, and reviewing two brand new films: the tense, lo-fi "Bugonia" (no spoilers) and the sweaty, twitchy "Ballad of a Small Player" (spoilers!).

Elsewhere: I talk Celebrity Traitors, why I pulled down a reel, and how Stranger Things has somehow invented cinema! WOW! I also make a public plea for an "Aftermath" poster at Stratford station.

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(00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 15k!
(00:05) I started, then regretted, advertising on other podcasts 
(01:28) I WANT THE AFTERMATH POSTER AT STRATFORD 
(03:26) Spotify listeners 
(04:58) I am obsessed with Mark from Celebrity Traitors 
(05:40) I took my Traitors Reel down 
(06:44) Potential future guests on Celebrity Traitors 
(08:49) Stranger Things Invents Movies! OMG! 
(14:52) I’m under two blankets right now 
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(15:54) "BUGONIA" REVIEW – no spoilers 
(16:58) Plot line 
(17:20) The lo-fi premise really works and reminded me of my favourite book 
(19:04) An Accessible Yorgos Lanthimos movie 
(22:01) No redeemable / appealing characters but that’s ok, unlike "Eddington" 
(22:49) Rating + Letterboxd Review 
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(23:59) "BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER" REVIEW – spoilers!!! 
(25:20) There’s a lot of tension and sweating 
(26:03) Colin Farrell’s bad accent was forgivable 
(26:50) Gambling Addiction depictions 
(27:56) It’s a lean and fun story 
(28:36) Questioning my Letterboxd Rating…  
(29:24) It feels a bit inconsequential  
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(30:27) Coming soon!  
(31:17) "Wicked: For Good" INCOMING  

This week on FoF we kick off with some SECRET EXCITING HUGE NEWS (!!) of incoming film-related joy and frolics! This is followed by a spoiler-filled review of Caught Stealing; Darren Aronofsky’s surprisingly fun, sexy, B-movie action-comedy-whatever. I talk about why it kinda works AND why I think it might flop at the box office, plus whether it's my favourite Austin Butler performance yet. All this and more! Check the timestamps below…
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00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
00:40 SECRET EXCITING HUGE NEWS!!!!!
- CAUGHT STEALING REVIEW: SPOILERS!! - 
04:05 Early Wednesday opening weekend
04:53 Synopsis
06:10 The sexiest couple ever?
06:38 Darren Aronofsky is a chameleon director
07:10 He’s ploughing all his expertise into making this FUN
07:47 It’s a throwback action b-movie vibe
08:15 It’s not holding back with the adultness
08:42 Would an alien be able to recognise two Darren Aronofsky movies?
09:35 This is a properly effective comedy but it’s not annoying
11:00 This is a basic Friday Night movie that is not basic
11:58 My favourite Austin Butler performance
13:06 If someone asked me if they should see it…
13:25 I didn’t get anything more than just entertainment from it
14:30 I think it may flop at the box office
16:03 My Dad is the target audience, and he’ll wait for streaming
17:00 LETTERBOXD RATING
18:05 EXCITING EPISODE COMING NEXT!!!!!!!

This week on FoF we’re revelling in the return of Daniel Day-Lewis, including a There Will Be Blood moment in the Anemone trailer, and discuss whether True Detective Season 1 has aged well. Then I dive into two new releases which I double-billed (for better or worse); Eddington and The Life of Chuck. All this and more! Check the timestamps below…
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00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
03:25 The return of Daniel Day-Lewis!!!
05:00 A There Will Be Blood moment in the Anemone trailer
07:36 True Detective Season 1 has dated a bit
09:06 Nicholas Cage in True Detective Season 5
—“EDDINGTON” REVIEW (no spoilers)—
10:35 Synopsis
11:06 Cinematographer Surprise! 
12:00 IMO the first legitimate retrospective on COVID-19
15:36 Ari Aster’s writing works for horror, but…
19:15 I didn’t learn anything about the socio-political landscape of then OR now
22:48 The lack of scale is an issue
23:58 Technically very proficient
25:05 My mileage is running down with Ari Aster
25:42 LETTERBOXD RATING
—“THE LIFE OF CHUCK” REVIEW (SPOILERS!)—
26:50 Double Bill! Snack choices
28:00 Odeon Luxe Haymarket thoughts
28:30 Synopsis
30:05 This sort of thing is up my street
30:40 But it’s a bit On The Nose
32:00 The Dance Scene
33:20 It feels like a Cadbury’s advert
34:00 The perfect Sleep Movie?
35:32 It felt like a short story…because it is
37:05 The most contrasting double bill did not work
37:40 LETTERBOXD RATING
38:00 Is the marketing clear enough?
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39:15 Caught Stealing review incoming!

This week on FoF we’re ranking cinema memberships and cinemas and literal seats within those cinemas (yes, I have a spreadsheet), pitching a better idea for the Weapons prequel (or in my case, sequel), and gently offering one criticism of late-career Spielberg. But not before I relive my Gala Premiere chaos and reveal my secret favourite screen in London. All this and more! Check the timestamps below…
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00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
00:27 How I’m feeling about doing FoF
01:37 People are mentioning the pod to me more and more
02:02 Choosing to listen to a podcast is a big commitment so THANKS
03:34 Excited for a chattier episode
04:15 “Caught Stealing” Gala Premiere - NOT A REVIEW, NO SPOILERS YET!
04:45 Gala means it’s actually WAY fancier than I realised
05:35 All the stars were there
06:18 Got a brilliant seat, BUT… (a bad thing happened)
10:10 Diving into my incredibly Nerdy and Insane Cinema Seating Spreadsheet
12:29 The best Cinema Screen in London IS…
14:10 It’s important to pick the right SCREEN depending on the type of film
15:10 I’m trying to build a FoF Seat Selector GPT
16:00 Best Cinema Branches in London RANKED
17:45 My low-key secret favourite go-to screen IS…
19:27 The Best Cinema Memberships RANKED
20:32 Odeon Limitless slaps
21:35 Curzon VIP slaps
22:35 Cineworld Unlimited…hmmm
23:18 The worst paid membership is…
24:22 Talk of a “Weapons” Prequel?? - SPOILERS ALERT
25:29 Will this tarnish the original?
27:27 My fave Aunt Gladys (“Weapons”) quote
28:25 I fear for my childrens children relationship to Weapons
28:55 I have a BETTER SEQUEL IDEA
30:00 Fly swatter interlude
30:16 Rewatching Steven Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies”
31:02 Spielberg’s latter career run
32:21 He’s supposed to be making “Megalopolis” at his age
32:45 One thing holding latter Spielberg back for me is the samey visual palette
35:38 Why this bothers me - an ANALOGY
36:50 “Bridge of Spies” still slaps
37:30 Letterboxd Rating
38:05 SO many films to keep up with at the moment AAAGHHHH

This week on FoF we review "The Materialists", discussing if the intriguing thematic premise undermines itself and turns into a nothing burger. But not before we discuss my recent re-watches of the Craig Bond era, get hyped about "Alien: Earth" and rant about the state of Cinema Etiquette in 2025. All this and more! Check the timestamps below...
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00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
01:34 Rewatching the Craig Bond films
02:27 My Craig Bond Ranking
02:40 My main grip with the Craig era
04:38 “Alien: Earth” seems PROMISING
06:16 “Love is Blind UK” narrative structure is annoying
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09:53 CINEMA ETIQUETTE seems dependant on screening choice 
12:45 My rewatch of “Weapons” was marred with disturbance
14:05 If you wanna skip the trailers, time it BETTER
16:30 If you ARE late, be RESPECTFUL
17:49 Chatting in cinemas??
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19:40 “The Materialists” REVIEW
20:43 I don’t hate this. Bear with my ranting. 
21:35 This is not a RomCom - surprise!
22:45 Quick Synopsis
SPOILERS!!!!
24:23 The love triangle doesn’t work and here’s why
26:20 This is attempting to be insightful but is all basic and surface
27:18 Comparing the chemistry of the two relationships
28:35 Dakokta Johnson’s character is never empowered to find what is right for her
29:56 The theme of materialism and wealth is not reconciled correctly AT ALL
30:20 TWO ideas of how the message could have been communicated better IMO
32:40 But instead we have our hero settling for toxicity
33:27 The depiction of “broke” / “poor” doesn’t sit right with me
35:29 So Dakota is also settlign for a lack of drive. This doesn’t suit the character we know
36:13 What do I LIKE about this film?
39:24 This movie is a Nothing Burger. 
40:05 Is this a genre-less movie??
41:53 My Darling Wife’s HOT TAKE
43:23 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!

This week on FoF we review certainly my favourite film we've ever discussed on the pod so far in "Weapons", including why I think it's a modern horror classic with a full tapestry of horror treats. We also discuss the abomination that is "Happy Gilmore 2" in a fast-track rant, as well as tip my cap to the success of "The Naked Gun". Oh, and I also read through some hate comments I got on my Superman reel hahahaha. All this and more! Check the timestamps below...
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00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
01:36 The "Megalopolis" Documentary is my Roman Empire
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03:52 "The Naked Gun" REVIEW - spoilers!
04:57 Is it funny?
05:29 My favourite joke
06:10 The gag rate - effective?
06:44 It's not the second coming
07:59 Feature-length Comedy Fatigue - discuss
10:10 Looked cinematic
10:30 LETTERBOXD RATING
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11:15 My Star Rating System is elite
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13:00 "Happy Gilmore 2" REVIEW - spoilers (but don't watch it)
13:40 "It's a comedy, don't expect too much" - shush
14:47 Here's why it's bad.
16:08 The final act is unforgivable.
17:28 Not a speck of the original's spirit in sight.  
18:20 Silly Comedy is about PRECISION. Not sloppiness. 
20:30 It's ok to enjoy whatever you want. But it's ok that I didn't. 
21:50 LETTERBOXD RATING
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22:10 "Weapons" REVIEW - spoilers (go watch it)
24:23 This is an extension of the strengths shown in "Barbarian"
27:18 This is like if PTA directed a horror movie (a good thing)
28:51 It feels cinematic and timeless. 
29:41 This made me feel fear like I haven't felt for a long time. 
30:42 Every flavour of horror is mastered here. 
33:15 VERY funny - authentically, tastefully funny. 
35:17 A pure Stephen King-esque horror tale
36:45 This could perform better than "Bring Her Back" for all audiences
38:07 I'm blown away by this movie. 
38:35 Julia Garner is here to stay. 
40:31 This movie disturbed me all the way home hahaha
41:57 I will talk about this film for the rest of my life 
43:30 LETTERBOXD RATING
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44:13 Superman hate comments YAY!
45:24 Who is allowed to watch Comic-Book movies and have an opinion
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A movie that was so good, it blocked out my worst cinema-going experience in recent memory. Enjoy. Check the timestamps below...
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00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
00:55 Bring Her Back US/UK Release Date Disparity
02:15 My anticipation for this movie
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
04:00 Similarities to Talk To Me
05:17 Great film, but the worst screening of my recent life. 
08:17 It was that good, I forgot about the disturbance. 
09:00 Is this "Elevated Horror"? Will it work for casual audiences?
12:10 It's never contrived
12:52 It's fantastically gruesome. 
13:45 Ozzie Soap Opera vibes hahaha
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
GRUESOME TRIGGER WARNING
14:57 When you think about literally what is happening here it's MAD
16:14 Sally Hawkins + other great casting
18:30 They are very good at sound design. 
20:10 Comedy relief
21:32 The best horror directors working today?
22:29 Summary and STAR RATING!
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This time we dive into F4 with a smile on our face (we're not ranting YAY), as well as discuss the new Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer, and the Top 10 Comfort Movies as voted by YOU. And MORE! Check the timestamps below...
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00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
01:34 I’m not on Time Magazine’s Top 100 Podcasts???
02:27 Blackberry is on Netflix - give it a watch!
03:26 I watched The Post in the middle of the night
05:44 Top 10 Comfort Movies as voted by YOU!
12:16 “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Trailer
13:20 I hated Avatar 2
14:35 Who is rewatching that in the cinema?
16:13 This looks like more of the same. 
17:15 Sam Worthington, bro. What’s happened there then. 
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“Fantastic Four: The First Steps” REVIEW - SPOILERS
19:02 My open mind was rewarded
21:09 The opening was low-key, and that’s good
22:17 Laughed within 5 mins
23:05 The Retro vibe WORKS!
24:35 (Could a Bond period piece work?)
25:49 It feels cinematic, not plastic
26:32 The Silver Surfer’s entrance RIPS
27:50 The escalation of the Sci-Fi/Fantasy…I was ok with it?
29:40 Core cast chemistry
30:27 Character based humour not quips for the sake of it 
32:08 World threat contained in New York
33:24 Started to lose me in the final act
34:38 The subway tunnel plot hole (not)
35:08 Galactus is slightly too large, right??
36:45 Good ending. Landed the plane 
37:33 Will this work for 12 year olds?
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39:10 Will it do well at box office? Discuss.  
42:47 Diagnosing Marvel’s recent Box Office failures
52:14 Interstellar in concert https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/roger-sayer-interstellar/

After last week's mental breakdown we are back with more positive vibes with the new comedy "Friendship". However, as per tradition, we also touch on some ranty vibes with my thoughts on Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" IMAX ticket touting and "Stranger Things S5". Plus some emotional vibes as I talk about my love for Luca Guadagnino. Check the timestamps below...
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00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
01:56 Reception to my “Superman” rant
04:45 “The Odyssey” IMAX tickets SOLD OUT??
06:39 This is cinema elitism!!
10:44 “Werewulf” - Robert Eggers’ next movie by ChatGPT
12:09 Luca Guadagnino hype
13:56 “After the Hunt” trailer hype
15:19 Making myself cry about Luca Guadagnino hahahaha
17:00 He merges sinister with everyday drama perfectly
18:35 It’s good to go into Luca movies blind
19:53 Should I see Fantastic 4?
20:20 “Friendship” Review - Spoiler Free!
20:36 Tim Robinson “I think you should leave” hype
21:55 I would love comedy to have a resurgence
22:39 Did I enjoy myself in “Friendship”?
22:58 Comedy Movie fatigue - is this just me?
25:36 This felt like an extended sketch, and I think that’s ok
26:22 It’s actually very relatable as a premise
27:10 No technical critique, just a recommendation. What a relief. 
28:40 I’m going to make bolder decisions about my viewing choices
29:37 “Stranger Things S5” trailer - no thank you. 
31:43 I repeat - I will not be watching The Naked Gun. 
32:10 I don’t want to lose touch with my joy for watching stuff. 
33:29 Bring on “Bring Her Back”!!!!!!!

DISCLAIMERS: 1. I have no idea what I'm talking about to a large degree. 2. If you love this movie and/or the comic books I'm delighted for you, save yourself and absolutely do not listen to this. 3. I'm simply an ignorant superhero-movie-goer trying to make sense of why everyone is loving Superman. PLUS, I rewatched Jaws, Avengers Doomsday on-set gossip, and wonder WHO could play Indiana Jones today? Check the timestamps below...
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00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
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SUPERMAN
00:55 I know, this Superman review is late
01:33 How I felt before seeing the movie
02:33 I loved the marketing for this movie
04:55 CONTEXT: I’m not a comic-book movie guy
06:09 I want to enjoy movies. I promise. 
07:08 My opinion is not rage bait. I’m happy if you’re happy. 
07:58 SPOILERS INCOMING
08:29 Superman Review Begins
08:56 Cartoonish Flying & Fighting CGI
09:57 Superman in a Super World doesn’t work for me
11:25 My favourite moment in the film
12:46 I feel like I never met Clark Kent
13:20 I never met Superman, really, either
13:53 Superman is constantly getting beaten up
15:53 Are we not over the Marvel-esque sci-fi multiverse vibe?
18:00 Where on EARTH do you go from there?
18:50 I miss the practicality of the Christopher Reeve era
19:45 The Marvelification of Action Blockbuster Comedy rears it’s ugly head once again
21:09 Superman may as well be Star Lord. Show me the difference
22:18 The music use is way too James Gunn
24:14 I just can’t buy Nicholas Hoult. Is this just me?
26:00 Who even IS Lex Luthor here??
26:40 I liked Rachel Brosnahan. 
27:20 I also liked Skylar Gisondo. 
27:59 The policits of this movie are…a lot. 
31:15 Post-credit scenes. Stop!
32:20 Superman’s Box Office 
33:15 I’m fatigued with disliking movies this Summer.   
35:30 And now F4 is coming. Crikey. 
36:13 Am I cooked? Am I out of touch?l
37:20 Will the target audience enjoy Superman?
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OTHER BUSINESS
38:37 Let’s be positive - I want you to know what films I AM excited about. 
41:29 I will absolutely not be watching The Naked Gun remake
42:07 Avengers Doomsday doesn’t have a finished script - WHAT IS HAPPENING???
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JAWS
44:55 I rewatched Jaws. Showing some appreciation. 
48:00 One of my favourite scenes in movie history. 
49:15 One of my favourite performances in movie history. 
50:33 Does Richard Dreyfuss still exist as a type of actor?
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52:07 Indiana Jones reboot - I don’t think anyone else can fill that fedora
54:46 Reely - fun movie game
56:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TIkTok & Insta

This week we rant. Who are our victims? Aaron Sorkin with his proposed "The Social Network Part 2", Prime's streaming platform and their mad growth strategy, WHY "Jurassic Rebirth" and "F1" aren't good enough and WHY we should expect more from dumb movies, plus an overview of my thoughts on the New York Times Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century. All this and more...
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00:00 Listener numbers are going UP!
02:14 Podcast Schedule & WHERE IS the Superman review?
07:25 The Social Network 2 is happening
09:06 Will this get Sequel-Itis?
12:06 “Heads of State” Review
12:41 What is Prime’s strategy?
14:03 John Cena should have a bigger comedic acting career
15:28 “Jurassic World Rebirth” & “F1” audience reactions
16:43 We should demand MORE from our Blockbusters
20:54 Sinners set the bar this year
22:04 Audiences are praising what is the bare minimum
26:54 Movies can be dumb AND good (examples)
31:29 Product placement doesn’t bother me??
33:40 We’re constantly being advertised to in life, and that’s ok
34:51 NYT Top 100 Movies - who has the right to have a say?
36:29 The NYT Top 10
37:12 MY Top 10 FROM the Top 100
38:12 Popular movies that missed the cut
40:19 I have to rush off and here’s why

This week on FoF: we discuss more of your suggestions for Imperfect but 10/10 movies, I also run through the 6 times in my life I've felt genuinely scared by a movie or scene, starting with my first sleepless night at 6 years old. We have a run through of my recent TV viewing including a protracted RANT about why I'm disappointed by the Celebrity Traitors series. I also review the new Kathryn Bigelow political thriller "A House of Dynamite" starring Rebecca Ferguson, coming soon to Netflix.

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(00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 15k!
(01:37) More of your Imperfect 10/10s!
(08:40) The ULTIMATE Imperfect 10/10 to shut down the whole discussion
(10:15) Let’s think of the next discussion! - DM me @fredasquithonfilm on Instagram!
(10:31) Why I don’t really engage with Halloween
(11:30) Unfortunately I won’t catch Black Phone 2 in cinemas
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(12:31) The 6 Times I’ve Been Most Scared By A Movie
(13:40) The Witches 1990
(15:48) Martyrs 2008
(17:43) The Blair Witch Project - spoilers!
(18:57) The Sixth Sense
(19:41) Silence of the Lambs inc. Buffalo Bill impressions
(20:58) Suspiria 2018
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(25:02) TV Update starting with John Candy: I Like Me (on Prime)
(26:40) Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV)
(28:14) Celebrity Traitors RANT (BBC)
(34:13) The Perfect Neighbour (Netflix) was amazingly candid
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(37:26) "A House of Dynamite" review - SPOILERS!
(37:58) Has Rebecca Ferguson market-corrected Jessica Chastain?
(38:48) The Premise
(40:06) I have to review this with SPOILERS
(40:30) The first 30 minutes of control room thriller GOT ME
(41:37) But then…
(45:39) Idris Elba’s US accent is nowhere near as good as everyone claims
(47:35) So much potential
(48:25) Summary & LETTERBOXD RATING
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(49:15) Send me the next discussion question!
(49:36) Coming up next week…

This week we wade into uncharted tropical waters only to have our joy gobbled up by a pack of Mesosauruses in "Jurassic World Rehash"-sorry-"Regrets"-sorry-"Rebirth". I stomp through all facets of this - hopefully final - Jurassic effort in a VERY spoilery review (you have been warned). We also react to the trailer for the new Chris Nolan movie "The Odyssey", as well as finish off with a surprising take on a current TV show. All this and more...
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00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
01:50 The Odyssey Trailer - I always watch Nolan trailers
03:13 A NEW genre for Nolan AGAIN
04:55 The most amazing thing about this trailer
06:48 Jon Bernthal
08:10 Let’s appreciate this Nolan Era
10:59 “Jurassic World Rebirth” - SPOILERS INCOMING
11:52 The legacy of the original
13:19 I wouldn’t have normally gone to see this
13:50 I don’t enjoy disliking films 
14:12 Why does this film even exist
15:40 Nothing feels practical or grounded
16:40 I don’t care about the characters
17:15 SPOILERS (reminder)
17:23 The Family B-Plot
18:27 Jonathan Bailey’s character issues
20:21 The Marvelification of Blockbuster Comedy
23:25 Where is the nuance, where are the shadows
24:48 People getting their phones out in the cinema 
25:21 Scarlet Johansson 
27:21 The CGI moment where I lost hope 
29:20 The Dinos are out of hand - this is a Kaiju movie 
31:52 Put some feathers on em
32:20 We’ve iterated on the iterations too many times
33:20 Lets stop this now. Just stop. 
34:18 And worst of all - “Duncan”
35:00 Ranking the Jurassic movies
35:57 Letterboxd rating

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This week it's lights out and away we go, on a whirlwind 50 minutes of me ranting about all things "F1". Crucially - will F1 fans like this movie? Is it any good in GENERAL? And what ACTUALLY makes a strong female character in 2025? All this and more...
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00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
02:08 This is not a Heineken opinion
03:06 “F1” PREMIERE - the best red carpet ever??
04:12 I don’t actually care about the Premiere glam
05:17 CELEBRITY SPOTTING on the carpet
07:44 My Darling got a pic with Jerry Bruckheimer haha
08:40 CELEBRITY SPOTTING in the cinema
10:22 Naomi Campbell sat in a terrible seat
12:32 The celeb who excited me most
15:17 A very supportive / PR driven audience
16:00 I was sat next to one of the supporting actors and didn’t realise
16:46 Lots of clapping throughout the movie??
17:10 SPOILERS INCOMING
17:40 Lots of clapping throughout the movie??
18:46 “F1” vs “Top Gun: Maverick”
20:17 Plasticky race visuals
21:51 Uncanny Valley on Brad Pitt de-aging
24:00 It’s all too slick
25:20 Does it even compete with the TV broadcasts?
26:53 Bad use of Commentary
31:39 Do the cast and crew TRULY know and love F1?
32:44 The REALITY of the way they filmed this does not cut through
34:44 WHY I don’t think F1 fans will like the F1 movie
38:59 Could have been written by AI
42:24 Kerry Condon and Hollywood’s approach to Strong Female Characters
46:30 The central romance sucks
47:06 Brad Pitt’s performance is a no from me
48:20 Damson Idris is doing all he can with the character
49:32 Javier Bardem SIZZLES
50:27 Damson Idris / Daniel Kaluuya for Bond?
51:24 This movie is TWO AND A HALF HOURS
53:13 SUMMARY & RATING
55:49 Posing for thumbnails

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
00:01 SCREAMING
00:47 TIMELINES
02:43 THIS IS A CINEMATIC DECISION BY AMAZON
03:44 BEST OPTION AMONGST THE OTHER OPTIONS?
06:50 WHY DENIS VILLENEUVE IS PERFECT
11:15 HE LOVES BOND - IMPORTANT
12:45 MAKE BOND EPISODIC
15:15 HE DOESN'T MAKE BAD MOVIES
17:13 WHO WILL BE THE CINEMATOGRAPHER?
20:15 EVERYONE - WE DID IT. 

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This week it's all about zombies, Danny Boyle, zombies, UK cinema, zombies, Alex Garland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, lots of zombies, and why "28 Years Later" is polarising audiences.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
03:57 "28 Years" PREMIERE
05:10 Red Carpet Etiquette
07:34 Mr Darling got asked to sign something for the first time
10:38 Meeting Edith Bowman for 30 seconds
12:35 My most anticipated movie of the year
13:49 SPOILERS incoming. 
14:35 Surprised by the tone & aesthetic
19:25 Why I think this movie is polarising
24:05 Black Comedy with Ralph Fiennes
25:27 Is the Zombie-ness grimy enough?
26:30 Danny Boyle is one of a kind
27:37 Boyle's direction of his actors
28:40 Is it scary enough?
30:12 Ranking the trilogy
31:00 Can't wait to see this again
32:06 Was a Summer release a good decision?
33:28 Aaron Taylor-Johnson may not have the Bond credentials
34:33 Review summary
35:40 Alex Garland to write/direct Bond?
36:14 Next week: F1 PREMIERE!!

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This week, we return to THE FOFSCARS stage to give our alternative awards to Brad Pitt's surprisingly remarkable filmography. We also discuss news of a Robert Eggers-directed "A Christmas Carol" and the rumour Willem Dafoe may play Scrooge, as well as rant about UK/US release dates and why movies are so long nowadays.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
01:56 A "Sunshine" TRILOGY?
03:04 The Materialists chat
03:52 UK/US Release Date Disparity in 2025??
05:18 The Materialists is OUT in the US - first reactions
06:25 Pedro Pascal is THE guy atm
07:04 RomComs lack repeatable IP
12:16 Remember when 2hrs30 was a LONG film? Ha
14:08 How come the studios can afford such long movies?
21:09 Surely shorter movies on average will make MORE money?
24:13 Robert Eggers' "A Christmas Carol"
25:44 Please not Willem Dafoe as Scrooge
27:14 Incredibles 3
27:29 Upcoming PREMIERES!!
28:35 The Brad Pitt FOFSCARS!!!!
29:42 Is Brad Pitt's Filmography underrated?
30:49 Most Rewatchable Pitt Movie
32:43 The One That Doesn't Fit (Pitt)
33:50 Swing and a Hit (Pitt)
35:03 Swing and a Miss
37:19 Most Underrated Pitt Movie
38:49 Best Pitt Scene
39:42 Best Brad Hair
39:55 The Role He Should Have Played
42:56 Peak Brad
44:09 Best Pitt Performance
45:53 Best & Most Overrated Pitt Movie
47:48 Some surprising votes, new Pitt appreciation
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This week, we introduce THE FOFSCARS! A Fred On Film-themed alternative awards ceremony for topical *things*. For the first instalment it is Danny Boyle, in anticipation of the upcoming 28 Years Later. We also review "How To Train Your Dragon" & "Mountainhead" as well as react to the "Wicked: For Good" trailer and MORE.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
02:05 “Wicked: For Good” Trailer REACTION
03:17 Movies are BACK
08:10 “MobLand” Finale SLAPPED
11:37 Darling insulting 2 of my favourite films
13:38 The Cooking of Roger Deakins and the coward Robert Ford
16:06 “Diary of a Ghost” (short film DM!)
17:36 “How To Train Your Dragon” REVIEW
26:13 Nick Frost canot play Hagrid: CONFIRMED
28:36 “Mountainhead” REVIEW
30:31 ANY opinion on ANY movie is OK
34:17 THE FOFSCARS!!!!: Danny Boyle
37:59 Best Danny Boyle Opening
39:47 Most Rewatchable Danny Boyle
42:09 The Danny Boyle that No-One Saw
45:19 The One That Doesn’t Fit On Danny Boyle’s CV
46:17 Danny Boyle’s BIGGEST SWING
47:30 Favourite Danny Boyle Character
48:29 Best Danny Boyle Scene
50:04 The Most Danny Boyle Moment
51:40 Best Danny Boyle Movie - AUDIENCE VOTE!!
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This week, we're deep-diving into 28 Years Later and why it might just become the best in the franchise, plus discuss if Danny Boyle something to prove. We also foresee a RomCom Renaissance with the incoming Materialists by Celine Song and I'm not mad about it. There's also a reluctant (and slightly exhausted) review of Fountain of Youth, some Ryan Reynolds saturation chat and an unhinged development about The Office. Come for the cinema chat, stay for me nearly passing out. It’s a frantic one.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
01:02 Golden Globe for Best Podcast right here
01:49 Apparently I look like the Police Officer in the Fred West docco
04:21 F1 tickets BOOKED
06:56 28 Years Later - most anticipated film of the year
07:29 I get a delivery
08:28 Has Danny Boyle still got it
09:16 What intrigues me about 28 Years Later
12:59 28 Years could easily become the best in the franchise
14:23 Recent rewatches - follow me on Letterboxd!
14:47 “Fountain of Youth” REVIEW
20:38 John Krasinski doing a Ryan Reynolds impression
22:13 Chris Evans doing Ryan Reynolds in Honey Don’t trailer
22:54 An incredibly convoluted point about Ryan Reynolds
27:09 “The Paper” - a televisual universe for…The Office???
30:18 The Materialists - Rom Coms are BACK
33:09 Tom Cruise loves popcorn
36:32 Cruise got Barbenheimered and now he got Sinner & Stitched
42:22 I am exhausted after this hahahha
43:26 What shall we RANK?

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This week we have a Mission and we are all choosing to accept it. We have no choice but to accept actually. And this message will not self destruct in 5 minutes but more like 45 minutes of chaotic, deep and thoughtful discussion around Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning, including a full review, a ranking of all the Mission stunts, a thought shower about Tom Cruise including how he acts when he gets sung Happy Birthday, thoughts on Tom's future and MORE on this wonderful Mission Episode of FoF!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
01:07 Mission Review begins: I SAW IT BEFORE YOU, SO
03:45 My Mission-fan credentials
07:32 The Strength of Mission as a franchise
08:53 Final Reckoning Exposition Dumping
13:57 I don't need the action justified by plot
16:22 Are the supporting characters that important?
17:59 Tom Cruise fills the movie with LOVE
20:30 Final Reckoning's stunts
21:53 Final Reckoning FINAL VERDICT
22:43 Rough Mission Ranking
24:24 RANKING Mission STUNTS
35:17 Tom Cruise COOKED on this press tour
36:30 Weird Cruise Interview in London
37:10 tom cruise before Tom Cruise
38:50 Tom Cruise Getting Clapped And Not Looking Awkward
42:40 Tom Cruise for the Oscar 2027 (heard it here first)
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This week we're diving into "The Assembly" and why it might just be the best neurodivergent TV ever. We also spiral into a "Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning" ticket frenzy, mourn missing the release in favour of my honeymoon, and unpack whether "The Accountant 2" is actually a modern "The Third Man". PLUS a trip through Hollywood past and present, a junket update, and a wildly unhinged rant speculating about Tom Cruise's private life. All that and more in your favourite chaos capsule — FoF!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
01:19 Todays Agenda
01:55 The Assembly review
03:29 Other TV shows about neurodivergence
04:56 The Assembly does it better
07:33 Mission Impossible Ticket Frenzy
08:39 On my Honeymoon during Mission Release ARRGHHH
10:37 Does Tom Cruise eat food
15:03 Accountant 2: The history of vigilante action
21:36 The State of Hollywood 2015 vs 2025
24:29 Junket Update
24:59 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta

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This week we're diving into The Fountain of Youth, Predator: Badlands, Heads of State and Mountainhead in a bumper trailer bonanza! We also review "Havoc", chat with Mum about MobLand on the family WhatsApp group and rant about the Thunderbolts marketing campaign. PLUS much more in this jam packed bonanza we call FoF!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
01:38 Thunderbolts marketing campaign
04:36 Last of Us S2 E2
06:50 Booksmart
07:25 MobLand is getting good??!!
08:35 WhatsApping Mum about MobLand
10:43 The full WhatsApp Convo
13:10 Havoc Review
17:16 The Fountain of Youth trailer
18:18 I want National Treasure 3
19:56 Predator: Badlands trailer
21:22 Heads of State trailer
22:24 Mountainhead trailer - Succession reboot?
26:02 Podcasts are too long
26:48 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta

This week on FoF: a play-by-play of how I was invited, denied and then finally admitted onto the BFI London Film Festival Red Carpet. PLUS, I tell a hilarious anecdote about Chloe Zhao leading me and Steven Spielberg in some group meditation, I also review "Frankenstein" and "After The Hunt", which are wildly related movie titles now I think about it. Also - a shoutout for more of YOUR Imperfect 10/10s - DM me @fredasquithonfilm on Instagram!

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
(01:10) Imperfect 10/10s - your initial submissions!
(06:03) Some thoughts on Diane Keaton’s passing
(07:30) More Imperfect 10/10s
(09:50) I watched loads of movies in my teens that I couldn’t digest
(12:06) The London Film Festival has been a bit exhausting?!?! Haha
(15:40) A hopefully humorous LFF anecdote
(17:36) Spielberg, Zhao, and the weird LFF Hamnet introduction
(22:44) My LFF Red Carpet experience!!!!! inc. getting denied by security hahahaha
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(32:10) After The Hunt REVIEW - spoilers throughout!!!
(33:44) Synopsis & Themes discussed
(34:53) I am a Luca Guadagnino lover, possibly more than most
(38:09) Great moments of allegory
(39:25) Progressive in its exploration, but not it’s conclusion
(41:59) It’s got a Fincher / Social Network aesthetic
(43:09) Summary & LETTERBOXD RATING
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(43:57) Frankenstein REVIEW - spoilers throughout!!!
(45:00) In the shadow of Nosferatu
(46:55) Guillermo didn’t strike his Pan’s Labyrinth balance here
(49:01) The length, structure and pacing is an issue
(52:05) Summary & LETTERBOXD RATING
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(52:45) Next week...

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This week we're getting our teeth into Sinners and our...helmets into Warfare? Also we discuss Alfonso Cuaron being tipped to direct Bond, me trying and failing to avoid the 28 Years Later trailer, me watching a certain Adrien Brody film so many times I started to quite like it, and much more in this jam packed bonanza of a FOF. Check the timestamps below...
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:40 Does coming from a small town foster a passion in film? 
06:58 Stockholm Syndrome via over-watching a bad movie
10:58 Black Mirror Round-Up
12:57 Alfonso Cuaron to direct Bond?
16:28 Should we avoid trailers?
17:58 ANYTHING can be a spoiler
20:58 Failing to avoid the 28 Years Later trailer
21:51 Sinners review
32:20 Warfare review - in Berlin!
41:10 Seat reservation spreadsheet
42:30 Seat reservation story
49:58 SECRET JUNKET UPDATE
51:33 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Please. 

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This week we start out easy with some breezy reviews, and end with a Super Secret BANG That I Shouldn't Be Talking About. Check the timestamps below...
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Fred On Film or FOF for short
03:18 Last Of Us S2 E1 Review
06:20 Mobland E1-3 Review
07:22 Guy Ritchie dialogue performances
10:29 Black Mirror: "Bete Noir" Review
11:39 Still struggling to LOVE Black Mirror
13:00 Black Mirror: "Eulogy" Review
14:29 Harry Potter: Trying to move beyond JK Rowling
16:23 One series PER BOOK - good call?
18:14 Paapa Essiedu as Snape
19:33 Nick Frost as Hagrid
20:14 John Lithgow as Dumbledore
21:29 "Drop" Review
25:15 I can't wait to see Sinners
25:45 I can't wait to hear Warfare
27:06 "Eddington" Trailer - are we ready for a Lockdown Movie?
31:57 "The Life of Chuck" Trailer gave me shivers
33:00 Super Secret Thing I'm Not Allowed To Say
35:17 Like and Subscribe! please.

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So this is it. I'm flying solo. The good news is, we have LOTS to catch up on. Check the timestamps below...
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Where is Ian?
01:00 So what are we doing here?
03:27 My Film & TV credentials
06:25 Getting Premiere invites
08:47 Todays agenda
09:18 White Lotus S3 finale
12:15 Black Mirror preview event
18:16 Mobland Premiere
19:45 Interviewing Pierce Brosnan & Helen Mirren
26:41 How I got my first Getty Image at The Amateur Premiere
31:42 BAFTA Event
35:15 FLOW Review
38:10 Rewatching the Before Trilogy
41:50 My pitch for a 4th 'Before' movie
43:45 Like and Subscribe!

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🍿 Think you can write a hit movie? So did we. HELP.
🎬 Welcome to Let’s Write a Screenplay! Where Fred & Ian attempt to write the FIRST EVER crowd-sourced movie screenplay from scratch in front of your very eyes, without a clue how.
🎙️ In this 14th chaotic jamboree, Fred and Ian run through their Top 5 Short Film ideas, only to combine them along the way into one Frankenstein masterpiece. Lots of laughs in this one
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🍿 Think you can write a hit movie? So did we. HELP.
🎬 Welcome to Let’s Write a Screenplay! Where Fred & Ian attempt to write the FIRST EVER crowd-sourced movie screenplay from scratch in front of your very eyes, without a clue how.
🎙️ In this 13th chaotic jamboree, Fred and Ian acknowledge the elephant in the room: CHAT GPT. We ask it to spit out 100 What-Ifs as a way to spark our next Screenplay idea, which some genuinely surprisingly brilliant results.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Setting up the day's mission
01:25 What if your Mum had to live with you?
03:25 Meet The Parents WITH A TWIST
04:30 "Premieres" brainstorm
08:35 KFC Heist
10:14 Retired Professional Athlete?
10:34 Book Adaptation?
11:46 Funfair Location?
12:15 Fake Art?
13:48 100 What-Ifs!
38:38 Picking our favourites to take forward
44:33 Let's Write A Screenplay!

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🍿 Think you can write a hit movie? So did we. HELP.
🎬 Welcome to Let’s Write a Screenplay! Where Fred & Ian attempt to write the FIRST EVER crowd-sourced movie screenplay from scratch in front of your very eyes, without a clue how.
🎙️ In this 12th chaotic jamboree, Fred and Ian RESET the project, having reached a dead end with "Thirst Trap" they cast themselves out onto the barren plains of Ideadom, hoping to find a straw to grasp. Turns out, they set the parameters for how not to make the same mistakes again. Huzzah! Onwards and upwards.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What happened to "Thirst Trap"
03:35 The most highest concept film ever
03:55 Setting an interim goal
04:27 What is our motivation?
05:44 Comedy?
08:16 Game Night
09:22 Reaching for an idea
09:52 High Concept?
10:57 More films we could have written
12:03 What IS High Concept to you?
12:45 One Location
13:22 What do you CARE about?
15:20 Our EP1 pitches
15:30 "Capital Gains Tax" - IMPROVISED SYNOPSIS
18:12 "Premiere"
18:33 Fred's Cinema Mental Block
19:57 "Premiere" cntnd
20:40 Let's Write A Screenplay, mate

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✍️ Think you can write a hit movie? So did we. HELP.
Welcome to Let’s Write a Screenplay! Where we attempt to write a movie from scratch in front of your very eyes and in your very ears, whilst having absolutely no clue what we are doing.
🎙️ In this 11th chaotic jamboree Fred thinks he's onto a winner and re-pitches a new and supposedly improved version of "THIRST TRAP" to Ian, only to find Ian has other ideas. And those ideas are, a deep, dark, existential crisis.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:08 The New Outline
09:05 The Existential Crisis
20:49 HELP US!

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Think you can write a hit movie? So did we. HELP.
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In this 10th charade we face our own female-writing demons and try to re-establish a clear road through our narrative. We also end up trying to shake it up, and mention that the episode should be called 'Shaking it up'. ENJOY!
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Think you can write a hit movie? So did we. HELP.
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In this 9th 'act' we try to nail down the template of a great horror opening and apply it to our own. Lots of discussion about Get Out, Cabin In The Woods, and...Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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You could say I'm mad about mad about the boy...
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This week on FoF: a thank you to everyone I met at the Pulp Kitchen event. Plus, my theory on the excellent pacing of “One Battle After Another”, the longeivity of Alan Partridge as a character, and a rundown of the London Film Festival so far including the earliest screening ever of a very special upcoming movie. And MORE!

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
(00:50) Mailbag/Questions from you guys
(01:28) Pulp Kitchen 200 - congrats!
(02:15) I met loads of you there and that was lovely
(02:49) What will I do for 200 eps??
(04:48) It’s weird to meet listeners in person in a good way
(06:40) IMPERFECT 10/10 movies - send in your suggestions!
(09:34) “One Battle After Another” Box Office thoughts
(11:25) Theory on One Battle/PTA’s perfect pacing - SPOILERS!
(18:54) One Battle’s PTA ranking confirmed
(19:49) You might be listening to the Creator of the Year
(20:21) Running through some recent TV/Streaming watches
(21:09) Why Alan Partridge as a character in the new series still works
(24:00) Other TV including “Celebrity Traitors”
(25:30) Quick thoughts on “Monster” starring Charlize Theron
(26:50) Not keen on the new “Monster: Ed Gein” series on Netflix 
(29:45) My London Film Festival Press Screenings!
(31:05) Quick thoughts on “Wake Up Dead Man” (Knives Out 3)
(34:25) Coming up NEXT WEEK

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In this 8th episode we outline the ENTIRETY OF THE STORY?? WHAAAAAATTTT. SPEED WRITING
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Back on the Premiere hype and right front and centre (ok second row but still the seats were bangin). Curzon Mayfair Screen 1, was a lovely spot. Here are my experiences of the Premiere and the movie.
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I relaxed, reclined and allowed The Brutalist to wash over me on Friday. I have only just recovered to tell you how I felt about it. Here we go...
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I fought my way through the blistering London wind to Curzon Aldgate for Nosferatu yesterday. Here are my thoughts.
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We want to write the FIRST EVER crowd-sourced movie screenplay and so we need your help to do it. You're gonna wanna get on board this train early, because we're leaving the station and heading straight for Oscars 2027.
In this first instalment we have a battle of log lines to decide which 2 favourites we take forward in the process...
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Timestamps: 
00:00 Intro
01:00 Why, and How? THE PLAN
10:58 The Seven Strap Lines Begin
10:58 TikTok Truman Show
14:45 We want your comments!
15:18 AI Hubby
17:15 Afterlife
19:13 Headliners
23:39 22 Thadius Place
30:56 Premiere
33:05 Capital Gains Tax
38:00 Decision Time
41:03 Next Steps
42:03 Wrapping Up

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I've really enjoyed chatting about films this year. Join me in remarking on the best of a good bunch in 2024.
In this episode we run down my Top 10 Films of 2024, with some surprise inclusions and omissions along the way. Look out for my rants about Woman of the Hour and Wicked, as well as praise for the new Alien movie. Stick around to find out which film that came out this year is, in my opinion, the worst film ever made.
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Timestamps: 
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - 10
01:42 - 9
02:13 - 8
02:26 - 7
03:06 - 6
04:14 - 5
04:59 - 4
05:33 - 3
07:02 - 2
08:08 - Huge rant
10:14 - 1
11:05 - Big omission
11:23 - The Worst Film Ever Made
11:52 - Early 2025 releases
12:08 - A little thank you

Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Natasha Hodgson – co-creator OF and performer IN the INCREDIBLE West End comedy: Operation Mincemeat (SOON TO BE ON BROADWAY!!).
In this episode, we chat about Natasha’s journey from the Fringe to the West End, her hilarious theatre anecdotes, and the creative process behind writing a hit musical. We also discuss her love for classic sitcoms, her unique take on stage-to-film adaptations, and her intriguing favourite movie....
Stick around for laughs, thoughtful film talk, and a round of ‘PING PONG POP CULTURE’ where we lock horns over our Disney movie knowledge!
Welcome to FREDFLIX, a Film and TV podcast presented by ME—Fred Asquith. FREDFLIX is on YouTube! If you’re enjoying the episode please do subscribe on there (and here tbf) as it really helps.
You can also reach me on all other platforms @fredasquith (links here)
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Timestamps: 
00:00 - Intro
04:37 - When Theatre Goes to Film: Do Any Stand Out
12:09 - Reimagine It for Screen: How Would You Do It?
15:21 - Film or TV?
24:45 - First Cinema Memories
27:46 - Snacks of Choice
34:04 - Your life on screen
38:22 - Where are you sitting?
40:59 - Ping Pong Pop Culture
45:00 - Outro

Today, I’m sitting down with Niall Gray, a Capital Radio DJ and comedic mind behind those hilarious presenter parodies you WILL have seen on social media.
In this episode, we dive into Niall's journey, from his early YouTube days to his rise on TikTok. We discuss his love for '80s classics like Back to the Future, his unique cinema habits, and the quirks of life as a Radio jockey. Stick around for laughs and film talk, plus a good old game of 'Ping Pong Pop Culture'.
Welcome to FREDFLIX, a Film and TV podcast presented by ME—Fred Asquith. FREDFLIX is on YouTube! If you’re enjoying the episode please do subscribe on there (and here tbf) as it really helps.
You can also reach me on all other platforms @fredasquith (links here)
Business Collabs: fred@outreachtalentgroup.com

Timestamps: 
00:00 - Intro
03:41 - Film or TV?
06:31 - What are your favourite films of all time?
08:15 - First cinema memory
13:54 - Snacks of Choice
18:11 - Your life on screen
26:01 - Where you sitting?
28:29 - Ping Pong Pop Culture
32:05 - Outro

Today, I’m sitting down with none other than Dave Durkom, an actual real life comedian and TikTok sensation as half of the hilarious duo Dirk & Ski. In this episode, we dive into Dave’s journey, from choosing his stage name to his love for film, the joy (and struggle) of performing on camera, and why Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind might be the ultimate 'nice shirt'.
We also touch on everything from British comedies to Dave’s nostalgia for classic cinema moments and the art of making audiences laugh with nothing but a straight face. Plus, we close things off with a game of 'Ping Pong Pop Culture' where Dave and I try our luck naming Jim Carrey films, with hilarious results!
Welcome to FREDFLIX, a Film and TV podcast presented by ME—Fred Asquith. FREDFLIX is on YouTube! If you’re enjoying the episode please do subscribe on there (and here tbf) as it really helps.
You can also reach me on all other platforms @fredasquith (links here)
Business Collabs: fred@outreachtalentgroup.com

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:21 - Film or TV?
05:08 - What are your favourite films of all time?
11:50 - When was the last time you actually went to the f*cking cinema? 
13:53 - Snacks of Choice
15:51 - Your life on screen
24:14 -  Ideal Guest
28:27 - Where you sitting?
29:25 - Ping Pong Pop Culture
33:14 - Outro

Today, I’m sitting down with a very special guest, my Grandad, for a nostalgic episode recorded at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. We dive into his memories of cinema from the 1950s, favourite films, and a hilarious recount of watching Christine in an empty theatre with my Grandma.
Plus, we play a fun game of Ping Pong Pop Culture, where we test our knowledge of Clint Eastwood films (with mixed results)! If you're into film history or just love a good story, this episode is for you.
Welcome to FREDFLIX, a Film and TV podcast presented by ME—Fred Asquith. FREDFLIX is on YouTube! If you’re enjoying the episode please do subscribe on there (and here tbf) as it really helps.
You can also reach me on all other platforms @fredasquith (links here)
Business Collabs: fred@outreachtalentgroup.com

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
05:10 - Film or TV?
07:35 - What are your favourite films of all time? 
15:58 - When was the last time you actually went to the f*cking cinema? 
17:01 - Snacks of Choice
18:16 - Your life on screen
23:32 -  Ideal Guest
25:59 - Where you sitting?
27:40 - Ping Pong Pop Culture
31:27 - Outro

This week on FoF: my new home cinema setup refuses to woof, and hope for the 5-star masterpiece "One Battle After Another". PLUE I review "The Lost Bus" and "The Smashing Machine" - both true stories. One is a claustrophobic thriller and the other stars The Rock. And yes, I do decide if he’s winning the Oscar. And MORE!

Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
(01:14) My new Dolby Atmos subwoofer isn’t allowed to woof
(02:15) One Battle After Another response / box office
(06:40) Sip of my juice merch
(07:35) Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer, why
(11:14) Avatar 2 re-release, don’t bother
(12:40) Sip of my juice merch
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THE LOST BUS REVIEW
(13:35) Synopsis / Intro
(15:36) Paul Greengrass qualities with escalating real-time chaos
(17:25) He pioneered the “shaky cam” dialogue/action style
(18:19) The intimacy of The Lost Bus suits him, but…
(18:49) …fewer practical effects
(20:03) I could sense the budget constraints and cutting around the seams
(23:30) The nature of the story itself possibly too claustrophobic
(25:10) Good performances, cliché dialogue and themes
(25:55) The “shaky cam” feels dated
(28:18) Summary and LETTERBOXD RATING. See that rating HERE.
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THE SMASHING MACHINE REVIEW – SPOILERS!
(28:40) Synopsis / Intro – SPOILERS
(29:21) Spoilers incoming!
(29:45) I’m not sure what the core driver of this movie is.
(34:45) My biggest ick with sporting movies
(35:45) Is the real life story good enough to adapt?
(38:04) There were positives, such as this allegory for addiction
(39:49) I felt like I was immersed in the era
(40:49) Some transcendent moments
(42:35) Will The Rock win the Oscar? It’s now or never
(44:13) The fighting scenes lacked punch – pun intended
(46:16) Summary and LETTERBOXD RATING. See that rating HERE. 
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(46:48) Coming up!!!

Today, I'm chatting with the hilarious Harry Kontkanen (@harryismassive2)—a TikToker known for his funny skits. Hehehehehe, is the sound I make when I watch his skits.
In this episode we dive into Harry’s journey to TikTok stardom, his surprising favourite film, and also explore his thoughts on Friends vs. Harry Potter Millennialism, the influence of TikTok on his attention span, and his unexpected encounter with Jared Leto. Plus, we play a round of Ping Pong Pop Culture, where Harry flexes his knowledge of The Simpsons (and I try to stay above water).
Welcome to FREDFLIX, a Film and TV podcast presented by ME—Fred Asquith. FREDFLIX is on YouTube! If you’re enjoying the episode please do subscribe on there (and here tbf) as it really helps.
You can also reach me on all other platforms @fredasquith (links here)
Business Collabs: fred@outreachtalentgroup.com

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:31 - Film or TV?
07:19 - What are your favourite films of all time? 
10:43 - When was the last time you actually went to the f*cking cinema? 
13:01 - Snacks of Choice
14:55 - Your life on screen
21:50 -  Ideal Guest
24:40 - Where you sitting?
26:52 - Ping Pong Pop Culture
31:17 - Outro

Welcome to FREDFLIX, a film and TV podcast presented by ME—Fred Asquith. Today, I’m sitting down with Alex Haddon(@alexhaddon_ ), the creator behind the viral People Watching Show on TikTok.

Join us as Alex shares how his TikTok journey began during lockdown, the ups and downs of going viral, and his transition to creating branded content. Plus, we chat about his love for cinema, his favorite film (you will be entertained), and his outlandish go-to movie snack. Expect laughs, film chat, and a HUGELY competitive round of Harry Potter ping-pong!

FREDFLIX is on YouTube! If you’re enjoying the episode please do subscribe on there (and here tbf) as it really helps.

You can also reach me on all other platforms @fredasquith (links here)

Business Collabs: fred@outreachtalentgroup.com

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:46 - Film or TV?
07:11 - When was the last time you actually went to the f*cking cinema?
10:48 - What are your favourite films of all time? 
14:03 - Snacks of Choice
15:59 - Your life on screen
19:14 -  Ideal Guest
23:43 - Where you sitting?
26:21 - Ping Pong Pop Culture
30:44 - Outro

Welcome to FREDFLIX, a Film & TV podcast presented by ME - Fred Asquith. Today, I’m sitting down with the hilarious Philipp Kostelecky (@PhilComedy)—a stand-up comedian and content creator with a deep love for cinema.

Join us as Philipp talks about discovering his passion for films as a teenager (thanks to a summer camp romance), shares his must-watch movies, and gives his take on why video game films like Assassin’s Creed fall flat. Plus, we chat about why some films love to poke fun at the rich and how comedy collides with cinema, with a nod to Bo Burnham’s Inside.

FREDFLIX is on YouTube! If you’re enjoying the episode please do subscribe on there (and here tbf) as it really helps.

You can also reach me on all other platforms @fredasquith (links here)

Business Collabs: fred@outreachtalentgroup.com

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:16 - Film or TV?
08:24 - When was the last time you actually went to the f*cking cinema?
14:23 - What are your favourite films of all time?
23:37 - Snacks of Choice
27:13 - Your life on screen
35:45 - Where you sitting?
37:23 -  Ideal Guest
38:08 - Ping Pong Pop Culture
39:22 - Outro

Welcome to FREDFLIX, a Film & TV podcast presented by ME - Fred Asquith. Today we have Ali Woods - a stand up comedian and content creation maestro. I try to keep him on track to discuss his surprising favourite film, his cinema snacks of choice PLUS battle me in the first round of Ping Pong Pop Culture.

FREDFLIX is on YouTube! If you’re enjoying the episode please do subscribe on there (and here tbf) as it really helps.

You can also reach me on all other platforms @fredasquith (links here)

Business Collabs: fred@outreachtalentgroup.com

00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Film or TV?
07:41 - What is your screentime?
10:40 - What is your favourite film?
16:50 - When was the last time you went to the cinema?
19:35 - What is your snack of choice?
23:05 - Your life on screen
27:15 - What is your favourite cinema seat?
29:55 - Ping Pong Culture
32:20 - Outro