This week on Fred on Film I’m fresh off my 2nd EVER celeb interviews, chatting to stars Rachel McAdams & Dylan O’Brien, director Sam Raimi and producer Zainab Azizi, about their new black-comedy survival-gore oddity SEND HELP!

Then I review whether it’s funny/edgy enough (NO SPOILERS), whether we’re getting Evil Dead Sam Raimi or MCU Sam Raimi, and go on a deep dive into why I think Rachel McAdams is underrated. 

Plus: First-look thoughts on The Beatles movie(s?) press pics, starring Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson and Joseph Quinn, and a quick laugh/cry at the newly announced Fast & Furious 11 title. 

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00:00 Intro

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SEND HELP!

00:40 Send Help - Intro / Synopsis

02:33 Sam Raimi (director) & Zainab Azizi (producer) INTERVEW

07:15 Rachel McAdama & Dylan O’Brien (stars) INTERVIEW!

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SEND HELP Review (no spoilers)

12:19 Send Help REVIEW

12:33 Really enjoyed the opening set up of themes & tone 

13:06 Sam Raimi is the OG of black comedy/horror

15:35 It’s lacking a sense of place. Was it shot in a studio?

18:13 Less than the sum of it’s parts?

19:03 A Post-MCU Sam Raimi rather than Evil dead Sam Raimi

20:14 Summary & Letterboxd Rating https://boxd.it/cWqFJ7

20:47 Graham Norton was in my screening

22:57 Rachel McAdams has a fascinatingly underrated filmography

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26:28 Beatles Biopic First Images Released! My Thoughts

33:28 Fast & Furious 11 HAHAHAHAH (mention The Beatles Doc)

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35:42 Coming up NEXT WEEK

On the new ep of Fred Asquith on Film I’ve got some Oscar Nom thoughts, questions and hot takes. Was Paul Mescal snubbed for Hamnet? Is Sinners in the driving seat? And how the fork did F1 get a nom?! 

I then review PRIMATE, a new comedy-horror about a chimp going bananas (incredibly, was it cliche?). We’re also getting controversial because I watched The Godfather Part II for the first time, and I don’t think you’re gonna like my opinion. But thanks to your listener submissions of GOAT Movies You Love To Hate, I might be ok? Lastly we take a little spin through my 2008 movie journal, where I reviewed Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs on the SAME DAY. 

P.S. I called The Traitors finalé WEEKS ago. 

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00:00 Intro

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00:36 My Oscar Nominations HOT TAKEAWAYS (predictions coming soon)

01:02 Sinners - is it in the Best Picture Driving seat?

02:48 This makes the Netflix purchase of Warner Brothers even more depressing. 

04:37 F1 got a Best Picture nomination??!?!

07:35 Chase Infiniti got snubbed, but I found out why

09:45 No nomination for The Rock

11:15 Paul Mescal’s iPhone face was NOT snubbed. 

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12:28 Just so you know, I predicted The Traitors. Stick with me. 

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13:41 PRIMATE Review (no spoilers)

14:50 The cast looked awkward at the premiere

15:34 I was willing to get on board with the cliche, but

17:30 It’s far funnier than it is scary, and that’s a problem

18:45 The plotting felt far too paint-by-numbers. No surprises. 

20:01 It betrayed horror logic. 

20:58 It isn’t entirely unsuccessful.

21:40 Summary & Letterboxd Rating https://boxd.it/cP5B7j

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22:47 My Godfather 2 crisis and YOUR most hated All-Time Classic Movies!!

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31:05 A new hilarious snippet from my Movie Journal (Pulp Fiction) 

This week on FoF:  I unpack the whole saga of how I nearly ended up on Sky News to talk Wicked, why I basically “Prince Andrew-ed” the opportunity, and what it actually says about FoF quietly creeping up in the film world (yes, even CNN have been sniffing around).

From there we tumble into Christmas ad season as I crown the undisputed winner, lay into Coca-Cola’s uncanny AI truck nightmare, side-eye Tesco’s melancholic effort, and ask whether the Christmas advert conveyor belt has completely ruined Chrimbo.

Then it’s my definitive ranking of 19 actual Christmas movies (no “Christmas-adjacent” cheats allowed) from Krampus at the bottom to You-Know-Exactly-Who at Number 1, complete with YOUR AUDIENCE RANKING as done in our Broadcast Channel (via fredasquith.com) Expect plenty of disagreements and some distinctly average impressions.

Finally, I rattle through reviews of Train Dreams, Blue Moon and new Netflix release Jay Kelly, from lonely loggers and ghost-story vibes to Ethan Hawke monologuing for his life and why Billy Crudup’s “shrimp cocktail” bit might be one of the scenes of the year.

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(01:49) The FoF Disclaimer
(02:06) I should’ve been on Sky News. Why wasn’t I on Sky News?
(08:55) My thoughts on All The UK Christmas Adverts
(09:30) The FoF Best Christmas Ad 2025 is Waitrose
(10:00) The FoF WORST Christmas Ad 2025 is the Coca Cola AI monstrosity
(11:42) The other one that is terrible is the sad Tesco ad

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(12:10) THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES OF ALL TIME
(12:50) What movies DON’T COUNT
(14:26) My Top 19 Christmas movies
(14:45) Number 19 - Krampus
(15:06) Number 18 - Surviving Christmas
(15:25) Number 17 - Four Christmases
(15:47) Number 16 - Christmas With The Kranks
(16:20) Number 15 - The Holiday (Darling’s favourite, it annoys me)
(17:08) Number 14 - Miracle on 34th Street (1993)
(18:04) Number 13 - The Grinch (I love this Jim Carrey story of the movie more than the movie)
(19:20) Number 12 - Nativity! (and why it’s technically bad but spiritually good)
(20:27) Number 11 - National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (and how it pioneered a sub genre)
(21:32) Number 10 - Klaus (basically a perfect movie)
(22:21) Number 9 - The Muppets Christmas Carol (including some 7/10 impressions)
(24:54) Number 8 - The Polar Express (and the most magical time watching it with my nephew)
(26:16) Number 7 - It’s A Wonderful Life (and why I barely remember the second half)
(27:45) Number 6 - Elf (headphone warning)
(28:15) Number 5 - The Santa Clause (underrated)
(29:41) Number 4 - Die Hard (yes its a christmas movie)
(29:58) Number 3 - Home Alone (and why it works)
(30:43) Number 2 - The Holdovers (an instant classic)
(32:13) Number 1 is…….. (you guessed it)
(33:50) How does my ranking compare to YOUR FoF Community vote?

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(36:22) Train Dreams REVIEW - out now on Netflix
(43:01) Summary & Letterboxd Rating https://boxd.it/bTlxLf

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(43:25) Blue Moon REVIEW - out now in cinemas
(49:39) Summary & Letterboxd Rating https://boxd.it/bPz1xx

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(50:40) Jay Kelly REVIEW - out on Netflix 5th Dec
(56:33) Summary & Letterboxd Rating https://boxd.it/bmjGFJ

SPOILERS!! This week on FoF I have my biggest rant yet in tackling the fallout and backlash to my negative review of Wicked: For Good - it's been intense to say the least and I’ve got A LOT of thoughts. I reflect on what’s fair in film criticism, whether seeing the musical is required context, and why the plot is nonsensical and MORE in the timestamps below. Plus, I praise Tom Cruise for his honorary Oscar, marvel at James Cameron's Jurassic Park near-hit, and express my theory connecting Jim Carrey to Eddie Murphy’s career arc in “Being Eddie”.

Please note, this rant has MAJOR SPOILERS of the plot of this movie, so if you've never seen the musical and want to see the movie I advise you listen after your screening.

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(00:00) Agenda
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WICKED RANT - This is in response to my original review, which you can hear in the previous episode on this feed or on any platform via my website HERE.

Letterboxd Review HERE.

(01:25) The fallout from “WICKED: FOR GOOD” has been mental 
(02:30) A perspective of someone who hasn’t seen the musical IS valid 
(04:08) This is a MOVIE. It deserves to be critiqued as a movie. 
(06:18) But I DO sympathise with what Wicked musical fans are enduring here 
(07:38) You don’t have to ALWAYS be ENTIRELY informed on EVERYTHING 
(10:55) Movie criticism - ALL of it - is subjective. My new disclaimer. 
(11:44) This is an issue on modern film discourse 
(12:04) Seek out reviews by critics who have your perspective on the genre or material 
(12:43) Post Wicked Double-Bills, the tide turned… 
(15:23) Something isn’t 5 stars for being accurately adapted 
(17:47) A dark tone doesn’t mean it has to be boring 
(20:55) Clarification on the songs “not being good enough” 
(21:48) If you love the musical and know the songs, that DOES make a difference, I accept that 
(23:09) Plot issues I’ve been mulling over 
(24:14) My observation on the desert surrounding Oz 
(25:40) Tie-ins with the Wizard of Oz feel SO underbaked 
(27:17) There’s an excuse for every plot hole due to the nature of the source IP 
(28:00) The ending completely refutes the message of the first part 
(29:56) THIS annoyed me more than ANYTHING 
(31:42) I’m not saying these questions AREN’T answered necessarily 
(31:56) I didn’t HATE the movie even though I sound like it 
(33:02) Finishing with our new disclaimer and a positive message
Wicked: For Good Letterboxd Review HERE.
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(33:45) On a happy note - “SONG SUNG BLUE”! Coming soon 
(34:40) Tom Cruise’s Honorary Oscar - what a speech! 
(38:02) James Cameron almost directed “JURASSIC PARK”?!?!?!?! 
(39:24) James Cameron directing a a Billie Eilish show movie in 3D????!!?!? 
(40:12) Does the movie star still exist? “MARTY SUPREME” is a HUGE litmus test 
(44:33) “BAKE OFF” does Peep Show! 
(44:45) “BEING EDDIE” - Drawing parallels between Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy  - LETTERBOXD REVIEW HERE
(47:28) Who was the Ed Sheeran doc for?  
(47:53) Knives Out 3 review poll  
(48:42) I think - generally - I’m skipping Stranger Things S5  
(49:15) Coming up NEXT WEEK! And finishing with our new disclaimer

SPOILERS!! This week I give you insight into my attendance at the WICKED: FOR GOOD Premiere, before diving into a full, frank and honest review on the movie.

Please note, this review has MAJOR SPOILERS of the plot of this movie, so if you've never seen the musical I advise you listen after your screening. 

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Wicked PREMIERE Review
(00:55) The Biggest Most Chaotic Premiere Yet
(05:18) Premieres are not conducive for content creation
(07:05) Weird popcorn and a weird vibe
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WICKED: FOR GOOD Review - SPOILERS!!!!
(08:20) My relationship to the first movie and the musical
(09:45) There’s a BUT coming…
(10:24) I came into this screening with the absolute best intentions
(11:04) If I didn’t know better I’d think this story was made up a few months ago - BIG SPOILERS
(15:04) Where are the bangers?
(16:25) I accept if you’ve seen the musical you’d be more ready for this
(17:13) But I was in a room of Wicked superfans…
(19:25) Midway toilet trip with my Darling Wife
(19:55) I understand what Wicked fans may say to this criticism
(20:52) There is no clear story arc here like the first half
(22:08) Where is the FUN?
(23:06) I understand these criticisms are largely the faults of the Musical
(24:25) A message to the superfans
(25:20) The 5 Star Reviews will come, and then go
(25:37) LETTERBOXD RATING 
(27:30) What do YOU think?
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(28:06) Coming up next week
(29:05) When should I review Knives Out 3?

This week on FoF I give the full rundown of my Traitors Castle experience with Tiktok (and why I was a terrible Traitor). I also then explain why Nick was such a terrible Celebrity Faithful, as well as discuss why Squid Game The Challenge S2 isn't working for me. 

We then rundown the Best Pre-Christmas Movies to watch in November and get in the spirit, before finishing off with reviews of "Anemone" and "Predator: Badlands".

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(01:52) Was I a Good Traitor? My Traitors Castle Experience!
(06:15) My Biggest Irritation with the Celebrity Traitors Finale
(10:34) Celebrity Gameshow Prize Pot Culture Is Icky
(13:15) Best Suggestion for a Future Faithful
(13:49) "Squid Game: The Challenge" S2 Isn’t As Good – Here’s Why
(15:46) I Am Boycotting the MJ Movie
(17:25) The Best Pre-Christmas Movies (and Ones That Don’t Count)
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(21:05) "Anemone" Review (Daniel Day-Lewis Comeback)
(22:33) Premise
(23:55) Northern Accents & Northern Stories in Film
(23:28) A Slow Mood Piece
(24:08) Why Daniel Day-Lewis Is the Greatest of His Generation
(27:59) A Brilliant Film School Movie
(28:56) Summary & Letterboxd Rating
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(29:55) "Predator: Badlands" Review
(31:15) Surprisingly Well-Versed in Predator Lore
(32:45) A Valid Move for the IP
(34:27) Great Opening
(35:30) Technically Strong and Made with Love
(36:11) BUT… a Fundamental Issue
(38:22) Losing the Grounding of the Original (and "Prey")
(39:35) Star Wars Meets Shrek?
(40:52) A Step Too Far for the Franchise
(42:25) From a Predator/AVP Apologist
(42:55) Summary & Letterboxd Rating
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(43:15) Ranking the Predator Movies
(45:55) Alien vs Predator Franchise

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 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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TIMESTAMPS
(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 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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(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...

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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(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

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!

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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!!!

This week on FoF I breakdown how they could make The Traitors EVEN BETTER. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been loving this series, but it could be INCREDIBLE with these tweaks. Imagine if you actually wanted to watch the missions?!

Plus; I’m excited by Steven Knight’s (Peaky Blinders) new Bond script teaser, Hans Zimmer is scoring the new HBO Harry Potter series… or is he? And I breakdown some of your reactions to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

To finish off, I take you into the mind of 2008 Fred as we look at my then-list of top 100 movies, and leaf through my hilarious movie journal. And don’t miss the now-trademarked FoF disclaimer.

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00:00 Intro 

00:38 How can we fix The Traitors? My 4 Step Plan. 

07:07 New Bond Script Teaser from Steven Knight!

10:14 Hans Zimmer to score HBO’s Harry Potter…or is he?

14:09 Bone Temple REACTION has got me thinking… (SPOILERS!!!)

20:18 THE RIP Review (no spoilers) and why you should watch it regardless

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24:33 Fred’s Favourite Movies 2008 (Time Capsule!!!)

31:08 What I’ve learnt about movie criticism & subjectivity from looking back at this list

32:30  My 2008 Film Journal!!!!! (Hilarious 15 year old reviews)

44:49 THE FOF DISCLAIMER

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45:12 Please rate and review! + Next Week’s HUGE ANGENDA

This week on FoF: lashings of praise for "One Battle After Another", the new movie from Paul Thomas Anderson starring the one and only Leo. Maybe PTA's funniest, most accessible and emotional movie yet. I walk through my spoiler-free thoughts, unpack why PTA remains in a league of his own, and then rank ALL of his films from worst to best (including One Battle). PLUS - I’ve finally got a home cinema system set up (and reveal my first Blu Rays), discuss a movie that won’t be released until 2115, why I’ll never tell someone not to see a film, and how I felt when my sister asked to go see "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey". Shudder. 

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(00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
(01:17) My New Home Cinema System
(02:16) My first Blu Ray purchases (slightly embarassing)
(03:54) My sister wanted to see "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey"
(06:11) Never let your opinion get in the way of someone potentially having a good time
(08:10) A movie has been made for release in 2115
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"One Battle After Another" REVIEW!
(11:18) NO SPOILERS, but maybe go see the film first?
(13:22) I was nervous about not liking this movie, here’s why
(16:29) Turns out…
(17:20) Truly exceptional character-led comedy
(20:35) No one is better than Leo at panic-manic comedy
(21:35) Every character is tangible, fully drawn and with true depth
(24:15) Explorative, meandering plots that feel tight and intentional
(25:57) One interesting trope of PTA’s narrative set-ups
(27:55) I FELT THINGS
(28:25) PTA has a distinct style that feels forever future-facing
(31:30) The most accessible, commercially viable PTA movie by FAR
(32:42) He’s the best of the best and yet never afraid to be silly
(34:20) He doesn’t seem to have passed his peak
(36:29) MY LETTERBOXD RATING (review HERE)
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PTA MOVIE RANKING (on Letterboxd HERE)
(38:00) At number 9
(39:10) At number 8
(39:42) At number 7
(40:23) At number 6
(42:03) At number 5
(42:35) At number 4
(43:29) At number 3
(44:25) At number 2
(46:46) At number 1
(48:10) WHERE DOES "One Battle After Another" GO IN THE RANKING?
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(50:47) I will never go over an hour
(51:10) COMING UP NEXT WEEK

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the FoF podcast feed. To celebrate, I went on my biggest FoF rant to date (yes, even bigger than Happy Gilmore 2). But which film broke me? In this episode, I review "Spinal Tap II", "The Long Walk", and "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey". (We also touch on the Emmys, the new Mitchell & Webb sketch show, and the Charlie Sheen documentary.) 

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 My 1 Year Podcasting Anniversary!!!
03:55 Emmy’s - congrats to Owen Cooper
04:21 New Mitchell & Webb Sketch Show
07:55 A call from Darling
08:37 Binged the Charlie Sheen Netflix documentary
12:39 3 Reviews coming up, here’s your due warning of the vibes

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-SPINAL TAP SPOILERS- (for what it’s worth)
13:24 “SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES” REVIEW!
15:20 Slight “Happy Gilmore 2” syndrome
16:44 The core 3 still give enough
17:35 But it feels a bit thin
18:17 It doesn’t destroy the legacy of the 1st movie
19:27 Letterboxd Rating

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-THE LONG WALK SPOILERS-
19:40 “THE LONG WALK” REVIEW!
21:09 My journey to see this movie was genuinely cursed
27:20 To me, it’s a tacky premise
29:20 Nothing takes me out of a movie more than THIS
31:40 Cliche characters and cliche dialoge
35:07 No visual flair
37:06 I probably would’ve loved this as a teenager, so there’s that
38:00 Letterboxd Rating

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-A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL SPOILERS-
39:12 “A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY” REVIEW!
41:13 The Rant Begins.
41:45 They would never wait that long to kiss
42:20 I’m not saying attractive people can’t be sad, but…
43:35 The lead performances aren’t working for me
45:10 So annoying so boring
46:06 It’s not meaningful, it’s not emotional
47:00 I couldn’t believe when this happened
47:32 Zero chemistry. HOW????
49:05 My steak digestion was more interesting
49:46 This SHOULD be my thing
50:05 Letterboxd Rating

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50:34 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!

This week on FoF we react to the news of "Critterz" - a movie co-created by OpenAI (ew) - before DEEP DIVING into a brand new report (which you can read HERE) showing that Gen Alphas absolutely LOVE going to the cinema. I discuss why I think that might be.

We also have brief reviews of me turning off "Highest 2 Lowest" and digesting "Sorry, Baby", and then finish off with a diatribe of why the "Wuthering Heights" trailer vibe is a good thing (and not heracy). 

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
02:26 A movie co-created by Open AI. Ew. 
07:11 NEW REPORT! Do Gen Alpha like going to the cinema?
11:40 Theories for why Gen Alpha are cinema lovers
18:24 Highest 2 Lowest brief REVIEW
21:13 Sorry, Baby brief REVIEW
25:09 Wuthering Heights TRAILER
26:49 I read the book so I’m gonna have my say
28:45 New interpretations are a good thing. Why not?
30:22 Why is this book NOT sexy?
31:40 This could be really successful
33:06 28 Years Later: Bone Temple TRAILER
35:32 REALLY exciting period coming up

This week on FoF we have a deep dive into my Venice Film Festival VIP experience, including being ignored on the red carpet, the most annoying MC ever, and my attempts at celebrity spotting. We also discuss the movie itself "No Other Choice", as well as cover some recent news from the worlds of Bradley Cooper and Harry Potter. We then finish off with some of my favourite picks from The Ringer's Top 101 Performances of the 21st Century list, which you can find here. 

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!
00:26 Agenda & Full Disclosure
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My VENICE FILM FESTIVAL experience!
01:44 Venice is strange
04:29 The Bezos wedding must have been a nightmare
05:37 Zero nightlife other than on super yachts
06:37 Celebrity Spotting
08:29 The vibe-killer lounge bar MC
10:58 The Premieres are all on this pop-up island
11:55 This was my first PROPER red carpet
14:15 My shoes let me down. Brilliant.
15:15 The photographers couldn’t care less about us hahaha
18:00 But my darling wife was popular…
20:00 Inside it was NUTS
20:43 The ONE celebrity I ACTUALLY spotted
21:39 Imagine Julia Roberts on a recliner seat
22:29 The movie that I actually saw: “No Other Choice”
24:09 Brilliant cinematography & sound design
26:20 The standing ovations are weird
26:40 Movies I wished I’d seen at the festival
27:55 Another person of note on my economy flight home??!
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OTHER NEWS
29:50 Is This Thing On? Trailer
30:30 Bradley Cooper’s pattern of directorial projects
32:02 Stand Up is underepresented on screen
32:57 Warwick Davis is BACK as Flitwick in the HBO Potter series
34:50 Who else COULD have been recast from the original movies?
36:15 The 101 Best Performances of the 21st Century - MY PICKS!
37:40 I love the concept of “NAILED IT” performances
40:23 Being goofy and NOT annoying on screen is the hardest thing to do
41:25 More picks from the list
44:15 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k!

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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TIMESTAMPS
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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TIMESTAMPS
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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TIMESTAMPS
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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TIMESTAMPS
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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TIMESTAMPS
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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TIMESTAMPS
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 week on FoF I’m reviewing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (no spoilers) and explaining why it’s my favourite 28 movie yet. From Nia DaCosta out Danny Boyle-ing Danny Boyle and bringing back the human threat, to Ralph Fiennes absolutely stealing the show in a way that feels genuinely awards-worthy.

I also go on a (deeply necessary) rant about the latest Traitors chaos and my big prediction for potential finalist, before taking you on a mini tour of Dolby HQ in Soho where I got a proper Atmos/Vision education and started plotting a potential listener-invite Dolby day.

Plus: physical media regrets, my home cinema setup, showing my Darling Wife The Sixth Sense, and my obsession with those “how have I never heard of this?” movies that somehow exist in major actors’ filmographies.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

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28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Review - no spoilers!!

00:47 You may already suspect my opinion on this movie…

02:36 This felt spiritually closer to 28 Days Later

04:15 Ralph Fiennes is a GOAT

06:23 Spike (Alife Williams) is more in the background, this is a good thing

07:38 Grisly, but fun, with depth if you want to look for it

08:56 I was gripped throughout, watch checks: zero

10:01 This is a good cinema movie, watch it with an audience

10:35 I love how each of these movies feels different to the other

13’11 Summary & Letterboxd Rating https://boxd.it/bZVqnV

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14:20 THE TRAITORS my observations, frustrations and predictions

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21:00 My Trip to Dolby HQ, what I learned, Tom Cruise and A POTENTIAL DOLBY / FOF GIVEAWAY!!

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30:25 Blu-ray, 4K & Physical Media Update

32:03 My Home Cinema Setup

33:10 THE SIXTH SENSE twist with my Darling Wife!!!!! https://boxd.it/cxKGYH

35:44 REMINISCENSE, Hugh Jackman, and hidden movies in Movie Star filmographies https://boxd.it/cxHUfl

39:27 MYSTIC RIVER and Adult Dramas That Your Parents watched https://boxd.it/cyY5tJ

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41:25 NEXT WEEK!

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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TIMESTAMPS
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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TIMESTAMPS
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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TIMESTAMPS
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
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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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TIMESTAMPS
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 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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TIMESTAMPS
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
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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!!
53:23 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta

Welcome back to reality then, my little Christmas hams. On this week’s FoF: 

I’m reviewing the finale of Stranger Things. You may know, I think Stranger Things is sheet, but did the finale win me over?

The Traitors has a new “Secret Traitor” twist, but is it ACTUALLY fun not knowing who a traitor is?

I’m sorting 2026 films into categories of “GO AWAY”, “CURIOUS” and “MOST ANTICIPATED”, looking at movies like “The Social Reckoning”, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”, “Devil Wears Prada 2”,  “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Dune: Part 3”. 

And to fight back against January’s bleakness I bought a load of Blu-Rays (HELLO 2009), so I’ll take you through them.

Oh, and I’m reviewing Hamnet, the one where Paul Mescal is Shakespeare, but did he pull it off? Have a watch and find out.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
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STRANGER THINGS FINALE https://boxd.it/cnLN9j
02:26 Overall thoughts and ranting about the 50 minute epilogue
09:12 The Cinema Release and My Prediction for Netflix Cinema Ownership
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14:06 New TRAITORS!! Successes & failures of the Secret Traitor concept
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BLU RAY HAUL
16:11 The Haul Begins
17:43 Thoughts on Extended & Directors Cuts (Nosferatu, Amadeus, LOTR)
22:30 Sunshine and how I used to lack Cinema Etiquette in my youth
24:42 My Darling Wife DOESN’T KNOW THE SIXTH SENSE TWIST????
27:49 Inception 4K, and why I’m not the biggest fan
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29:25 The Godfather REWATCH, and why it is indeed 5 stars https://boxd.it/cmIjMb
34:01 Marty Supreme REWATCH and why it is still 4 stars for me (SPOILERS!) https://boxd.it/cqayNr
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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2026 MOVIES
38:28 Intro
39:15 These 2026 movies can GO AWAY
41:25 I’m CURIOUS about these 2026 movies 
47:49 My MOST ANTICIPATED 2026 movies
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51:24 HAMNET REVIEW - not strictly spoilers here, but skip if you are gonna see the movie https://boxd.it/bmjVRP
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59:14 NEXT WEEK! Is a big one. 

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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)
45:45 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta

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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

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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!

It’s Chrimbo limbo. Life is desolate. You’re busy flogging stuff to CeX, I get it. So this is a brief, uplifting pod where I’m reviewing one of my favourite films of recent months and basically crying my eyes out on the Pod. PLUS we’ll be running down movies you can watch after Christmas in the limbo and all the way till February. We’re talking New Years Movies, we’re talking Snowy Movies, we’re talking… well watch the forking pod and find out.

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Agenda

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(01:20) The Best Crimbo Limbo Movies

(01:37) When Harry Met Sally

(02:18) The Holdovers still counts

(03:00) The Best January Movies (Criteria & List)

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(05:24) SONG SUNG BLUE Review (this is important) - no spoilers

(05:59) Set Up for this review

(06:38) I have been waiting SO LONG to hype this movie

(07:01) Worried they were sweeping the preview screening under the rug

(07:43) Synopsis

(07:56) So much was telling me this was about to be bad

(08:42) Muted reception for Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson

(10:36) I FEEL EMOTIONAL.

(11:56) If ONLY I love this movie, that’s ok

(12:37) This doesn’t PRESENT as a good movie. But stick with it. 

(13:39) The lead performances and chemistry are sublime. 

(14:26) This is a deeply optimistic, happy movie to spend time with. 

(15:40) I am now a Neil Diamond jukebox

(17:04) Step by step this completely won me over until I was sobbing (I’m emotional again)

(18:55) You know when a movie has you by the b@lls

(19:17) One ESSENTIAL PIECE OF INFO before seeing this movie

(20:45) Summary & LETTERBOXD RATING https://boxd.it/bN9hJT

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(22:27) Coming up! 

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You could say I'm mad about mad about the boy...
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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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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

It's a late-Christmas surprise from Santa Fred! A bonus episode of FoF to warm your toes by the fire to. 

In this episode, I start off with a rundown of some very exciting trailers, including my worries for Disclosure Day and my excitement for The Odyssey. 

I then dive into THE FOFSCARS! Your definitive, alternative movie awards for 2025, including fun categories such as "Most Tears Shed", "Best Needle Drop", "Swing And A Miss", plus a few categories suggested by YOU the listener. 

Stick around till the end where I run through my Top 10 Movies of 2025, with some surprises along the way. 

As discussed in the group chat via @fredasquithonfilm, I have included some 2026 releases in my Top 10 to stay true to what I've seen this year, but kept the categories and deeper discussions to 2025 releases only. 

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Agenda
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TRAILER NEWS
01:25 DIGGER Trailer -  new Tom Cruise movie is a COMEDY!
03:28 ANIMAL FARM Trailer - an abomination
04:09 AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Trailer - like going to a Dad Rock concert
07:22 DISCLOSURE DAY Trailer - some worries about new Spielberg UFO movie 
13:10 THE ODYSSEY Prologue - I saw it!! And…
17:09 Never doubt Nolan. 
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18:12 THE FOFSCARS!
18:45 Criteria of Eligibility
20:08 The 2 WORST Movies of 2025
22:20 The Trailer So Good It Made Me Go To The Cinema
23:39 SURPRISE of 2025
24:44 DISAPPOINTMENTS of 2025
27:52 The Biggest “Swing and a Hit” of 2025
29:06 The Biggest “Swing and a Miss” of 2025
31:00 Most Underrated Movie of 2025 
32:13 The 2 Most Overrated Movies of 2025
34:24 The Best Ensemble Casting
35:27 My Favourite Performances of 2025
36:41 The ‘You Did All You Could’ Award for Best Performance in a Bad Movie
38:13 Best Needle Drop
39:17 Most Tears Shed
39:35 The Best Jump Scare
39:59 The Winners and Losers of 2025
41:06 The Lesson of 2025
42:11 Peak Era
42:58 Shot of 2025
43:47 The One That Doesn’t Feel Like a 2025 Movie
44:26 The Paycheck Award
45:00 Screening of 2025
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45:34 THE FOF TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2025 - set up & one that missed out
47:10 Number 10
47:37 Number 9
48:01 Number 8
48:19 Number 7
49:01 Number 6
49:32 Number 5
50:23 Number 4
50:57 Number 3
51:31 Number 2
52:19 Number 1 aka THE BEST MOVIE OF 2025
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54:43 A thank you to YOU. 
55:59 A teaser…  

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