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Join Callum, James and Daisy for part two of their exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography. Picking up from her early breakthrough roles, they turn to the films that established her as a bold, versatile performer capable of leading major studio productions while taking risks in smaller, more unusual projects. Their conversation considers how Hathaway’s choices have shaped her career and allowed her to move confidently between spectacle, comedy and intimate drama.

They begin with her Oscar-winning performance in Les Misérables, discussing the emotional and physical commitment behind one of her most celebrated roles. Next, they revisit her distinctive interpretation of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises and examine how her interpretation stacks up against other Catwoman. The discussion then moves to Interstellar, where Hathaway matches the film’s epic scale with a deeply felt performance, before turning to The Intern and the warm, convincing chemistry she shares with Robert De Niro. Callum, James and Daisy also champion her underrated work in Colossal and Armageddon Time, considering why both performances deserve greater recognition. Finally, they celebrate her outstanding performances in 2026 and reflect on the renewed momentum surrounding her career.

Across the episode, they trace how Hathaway’s performances have matured, from technically demanding roles to quieter character studies. They consider the recent highs and lows of a career defined by continual reinvention, asking how public perception, critical response and changing opportunities have influenced the way her work is viewed. Throughout, they highlight the intelligence, discipline and emotional openness that connect even her most contrasting performances.

Join us for this concluding chapter of our exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography as we celebrate one of the world’s finest actresses. Whether you are a longtime admirer or newly discovering her work, this final instalment offers an enthusiastic look at the ambition, range and resilience behind an extraordinary career.

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Join Callum, James and Anne Hathaway expert Daisy for an in-depth discussion of one of the most versatile and accomplished actresses working today. Together, they examine the qualities that have made Hathaway such a distinctive screen presence, from her ability to move confidently between comedy and drama to the commitment she brings to every performance. With Hathaway appearing in five films this year—including two of the year’s biggest box-office releases, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and The Odyssey—the timing could not be better for a closer look at her career. The group considers why she continues to stand out, even when the films around her receive mixed or negative reviews, and asks what makes audiences return to her work. Rather than focusing only on awards or commercial success, they explore the range, energy and precision that Hathaway brings to roles of every size.

In part one, the conversation focuses on the early years of Hathaway’s career. Callum, James and Daisy look at the characters she plays, the range of genres she tackles and the level of commitment she brings to each role. They begin with the cult classic The Princess Diaries, the film that launched her career and introduced viewers to the warmth, humour and awkward charm that would become central to many of her early performances. From there, they compare her work in The Princess Diaries and Ella Enchanted, considering how she approaches two very different fairy-tale heroines and what those films reveal about her developing screen persona. The discussion then turns to The Devil Wears Prada and the challenge of performing opposite Meryl Streep. They consider how Hathaway holds her own, how her character changes over the course of the story and why the performance remains so memorable. Moving into more dramatic territory, they ask whether her work in Rachel Getting Married deserved an Oscar and discuss the intensity she brings to the role. They also revisit Becoming Jane, including the much-discussed accent, before celebrating her flair for physical comedy and sharp comic timing in Get Smart. Finally, they take on Bride Wars, debating whether the film has been judged too harshly and whether it deserves to be reclaimed as a cult classic. Across these films, the group traces Hathaway’s growing confidence and her willingness to take on contrasting material.

Whether you have followed Hathaway’s career from the beginning or are discovering these films for the first time, this opening instalment offers an accessible, enthusiastic guide to her early work. We hope you enjoy part one as we revisit the roles that established her career, shaped her public image and laid the foundation for the varied performances that followed.

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Jack Salvadori shares his favourite 5 films from the 2026 Venice Film Festival and what he's looking forward to at the BFI London Film Festival 2026.

In the episode, Jack reviews:

Primetime starring Robert Pattinson.

Wild Horse Nine starring Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich

Possible Love directed by Lee Chang-dong

DAU directed by Il'ja Chržanovskij

Look Back directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

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Episode 43 of the UK Film Club Podcast with the latest movie reviews from Brian and Chris. In this month's episode, we cover:

Cinema

De Gaulle: Résistance

Pressure

Dog Stars

Streaming

The Runner

Indie

Just One Last Thing

We Want the Virus

Doggerland: The Dead & The Lonely

Evil inSight

Robbery at the Rockvale Theatre

The Long Spring

Loving Silence

Designed by Preeti

Nostalgia

Blade Runner

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Chris Olson interviews Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur, Canadian filmmakers behind the dark drama The Orchard.

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In this second part, we continue our exploration of The Films of Hayao Miyazaki, focusing on what many regard as the peak of his career and his later, possibly final, works. We begin with one of the most acclaimed films of the 21st century, Spirited Away (2001), before moving through Howl’s Moving Castle (2004), Ponyo (2008), The Wind Rises (2013), and The Boy and the Heron (2023).

We start by discussing how Spirited Away became one of the greatest films of all time and earned Miyazaki his first Academy Award. We explore its themes of consumerism and capitalism, the meaning of No-Face, and why the film may not resonate with every viewer.

Next, we turn to the Academy Award-nominated Howl’s Moving Castle, considering how it became Miyazaki’s artistic response to the Iraq War and how he adapted Diana Wynne Jones’s novel for the screen.

Ponyo marks a return to childhood innocence and hand-drawn animation, prompting us to ask whether it may be Miyazaki’s most visually beautiful film. We then consider whether The Wind Rises is an overlooked work and perhaps his most personal film.

Finally, we end with The Boy and the Heron, the film that won Miyazaki his second Academy Award. We discuss whether it has the best English dub of any Miyazaki film, why he returned from retirement, and whether it could be his final feature.

We close by considering why Miyazaki’s films remain so enduring and beloved, and how his ideas have evolved from 1979 to 2023. Once again, we hope you’ll join us for this concluding part of The Films of Hayao Miyazaki.

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UKFR film critic James Learoyd interviews Isabel Moir, who is one of the programmers at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Offering incredible insight into the inner workings of the LFF, Isabel chats to James about all manner of aspects surrounding the biggest film festival in the UK. Find out more about this year's London Film Festival below:

https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/post/top-films-to-see-at-the-70th-bfi-london-film-festival

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Join “The Films Of… “ crew and UK Film Review critics James Learoyd and Callum Ewing, along with special co-host Tom Manning, as they analyse and discuss one of cinema’s most famous and influential directors: Hayao Miyazaki. In this first part, we explore how Miyazaki’s upbringing shaped recurring themes in his films, from environmentalism and aviation to societies that turn machines into weapons of war. Beginning with The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), we move through his filmography, including Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984), Castle in the Sky (1986), My Neighbour Totoro (1988), Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989), and Porco Rosso (1992), before concluding part one with Princess Mononoke (1997).

The episode traces Miyazaki’s journey from animator at Toei Animation, where he met Isao Takahata, to co-founding Studio Ghibli with him and later influencing Western animation. We also discuss his approach to female protagonists such as Nausicaä and San, his creation of complex antagonists, and how the concept of ma — silence and space — shapes the pacing of his films.

We examine how Miyazaki adapted the manga and TV series he had worked on into The Castle of Cagliostro, how Frank Herbert’s Dune inspired Nausicaä, and how a trip to Wales influenced Castle in the Sky. We also cover why My Neighbour Totoro struggled at the box office before becoming a merchandising phenomenon, how Miyazaki moved from producing to directing Kiki’s Delivery Service, how the war in Yugoslavia shaped the tone of Porco Rosso, and how Princess Mononoke became one of Japan’s biggest films.

Through this first part we hope longtime fans and newcomers can sit back and relax whilst appreciating one of the master of cinema.

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On this horror film podcast, Rachel and her guest discuss the 1985 film Come and See.

Synopsis: After finding a rifle, a Belarusian teenager joins Soviet partisans in World War II and is swept into the harrowing realities of Nazi occupation.

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Episode 42 of the UK Film Club Podcast hosted by film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn. In this episode, we have the latest movie reviews, including:

Cinema Films

The End of Oak Street

Spider-Man: Brand New Day film review

Tony film review

Streaming Pick

The Last House

Indie Films

OPEN A EYE, Season 1

The Reality Experiment

PAYN

The Orchard

Dark Side Of Night

Another Way

The Quiet Ocean

Noblestone

Nostalgia Pick 

Jerry Maguire - SHOW ME THE MONEY!

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In this horror film podcast episode, host Rachel of The Scream Test has finally watched the 2001 R-rated horror film Jason X.

Jason Voorhees is cryogenically frozen at the beginning of the 21st century, and is discovered in the 25th century and taken to space. He gets thawed, and begins stalking and killing the crew of the spaceship that's transporting him.

Directed by James Isaac.

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Content Warning: Adult themes, sexual assault and drug use/addition.

This episode was recorded back in March, but still feels current - Amber and Joyce discuss Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. Another gorgeous LGBTQ+ film that posits nature at the heart of experience. They look into the depths of visual storytelling, consider when arthouse could go too far, explore fragments of memory, and celebrate how queerness on screen can be subtly beautiful. 

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Part 1 of The Films of Christopher Nolan episode, hosted by James Learoyd and Callum Ewing. A timely episode following our The Odyssey film review in which our critic gave it 5 stars.

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In this popular movie review podcast, we have the latest film reviews from Brian Penn and Chris Olson. In cinemas, we review:

• The Odyssey
• The Invite
• Animal Farm

Our Streaming Pick this month is Nothing to Lose, a new French film on Netflix.

Our Indie Film Reviews include:

• The Inventurers
• Fairyland The Musical
• Existence Zero (Esistenza Zero)
• SkullHunter
• The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
• Rooted Out - Chapter 1 "Shade"
• Girl in the Refrigerator
• Spades

Our Nostalgia Pick is a Christopher Nolan gem - find out by listening :)

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Horror film podcast The Scream Test is back with a new episode, this time posing the question: Can Ghosts Have Feelings?

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Part 2 of our Steven Spielberg special episode of The Films Of Podcast. From E.T. to Jurassic Park.

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Part 1 of the Films of Spielberg special podcast. From Duel to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Remember to subscribe to the UK Film Review Podcast for more episodes of The Films Of, as well as our other shows.

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In this latest episode of the UK Film Club Podcast, we have the latest movie reviews including:

• Disclosure Day
• Savage House
• Toy Story 5

Our Netflix movie review is:

• USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory

Our indie film reviews include:

• Cage Rage
• Zombucha!
• Serena
• Boss of the Ballet
• Starmaker

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Welcome to another special edition of the UK Film Review Podcast. In this episode, titled Cannes Film Festival 2026, host and film critic Chris Olson sits down with resident critic Jack Salvadori, who has just returned from the Croisette. The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival proved to be a thoroughly complicated affair, and Jack brings his characteristically candid, unfiltered insights straight from the cinema halls of France to our listeners.

The conversation begins with what Jack fiercely defends as the absolute best film of Cannes 2026: El Ser Querido (The Beloved). Directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, the film marked the director's confident, precise arrival in Official Competition. Jack walks Chris through how the film rests entirely on the monumental shoulders of Javier Bardem, who delivers one of the finest performances of his career as Esteban Martínez, a legendary, Oscar-winning filmmaker returning to Spain to shoot a colonial-era desert epic. However, beneath the cinematic grandeur lies an intimate family drama regarding Esteban's attempt to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Emilia, played by Victoria Luengo. Jack highlights Sorogoyen's mastery of tension and restraint, particularly in how he shifts the atmospheric temperature from comedy to psychological terror in an instant, creating an emotionally layered masterpiece that should have taken the festival's top prize.

The discussion then turns to the historic presence of queer cinema at the festival, spearheaded by Los Javis' latest offering in Official Competition, La Bola Negra. Earning a strong four-star review from Jack, the film is framed as an epic of desire, memory, and inherited trauma. Spanning two-and-a-half hours, the Spanish directing duo weaves three parallel narratives across different time periods to explore how the spectre of the Spanish Civil War and generational repression bleed into the present day.

From triumphs, Chris and Jack pivot to the film that actually did take home the coveted Palme d'Or: Fjord, directed by Cristian Mungiu. In a less positive review, Jack expresses his intense frustration with the festival jury's decision, describing the film as a monument to mediocrity that never remotely earns its prestige. Set in a remote Norwegian town, Fjord follows a deeply religious Romanian family whose five children are suddenly separated from them by local child welfare services following allegations of physical abuse. While praising Sebastian Stan's impressively restrained and believable performance as the exhausted patriarch, Jack argues that Mungiu's social critique is surprisingly one-dimensional.

Next, the critics look at Pawel Pawlikowski's highly anticipated return after seven years with Fatherland. Shot in immaculate, austere black and white, the film feels like the final movement in an unofficial trilogy that began with Ida and Cold War. Set in 1949, the narrative follows Nobel Prize-winning author Thomas Mann, played with weary grandeur by Hans Zischler, as he returns from American exile to a physically and ideologically shattered Germany to receive the Goethe Prize.

Finally, Jack shares his joy over the ultimate dark horse of the festival: Club Kid. Written, directed by, and starring Jordan Firstman alongside Cara Delevingne, this charming A24-acquired comedy became the word-of-mouth sensation whispered about in the Palais queues. Firstman plays Peter, a chaotic, forty-year-old party promoter whose perpetual adolescence is shattered when a sharp ten-year-old boy from London arrives on his doorstep, revealing himself to be the son Peter never knew he had. Jack commends the film for its effortless humour, emotional sincerity, and unapologetically queer perspective that never feels ornamental. It is an uplifting note to end on, proving that cinematic discovery is still possible amidst the politics of Cannes.

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Rachel explores The Amityville Horror on the podcast this month. 

The Amityville haunting is a modern folk story based on the true crimes of Ronald DeFeo Jr. On November 13, 1974, DeFeo shot and killed six members of his family at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, on the south shore of Long Island. He was convicted of second-degree murder in November 1975.

The Scream Test is a dedicated horror-focused segment of the UK Film Review Podcast. Hosted by film critic Rachel Pullen, the show dives deep into classic, mainstream, and indie horror cinema.

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Part 2 of our Meryl Streep episode - looking at the best films starring the acting icon.

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James and Callum are back with another movie podcast episode, and this one was way too big for just one show. So enjoy Part 1 of The Films of Meryl Streep.

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Episode 39 of UK Film Club has the latest movie reviews including The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Christophers, and Finding Emily. Our streaming pick this month is Marty, Life is Short - the new documentary about Martin Short on Netflix.

Our indie film reviews include short film The Manuscript, indie feature film The Thistle in the Kiss, sports comedy film Pickleball, and portrait short film Behind the door (Derrière la porte).

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Episode 38 of the UK Film Club Podcast delivers new movie reviews of Michael, The Drama, Glenrothian, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Thrash and our indie film reviews include:

• Michael Solace
• Breaking and Entering and Humping
• The Lonely Crowd
• The Yellow Balloon
• ASKING4IT

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On this horror film podcast, host Rachel explores Why The Scream Sequels Suck.

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Episode 37 of UK Film Club, hosted by Chris Olson and Brian Penn, has new movie reviews for:

• The Bride!
• Mother's Pride
• How to Make a Killing
• War Machine
• Our Planet, The People, My Blood
• The Runner
• The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church
• Faith and The Christmas Star

Our Nostalgia Pick this month is American Psycho (2000).

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On this film podcast episode, hosts Callum and James delve deep into the films of Frances McDormand. Celebrating 30 years since the release of Fargo, find out which of her films the guys love the most.

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Is this thing still on?! Amber and Joyce are back to discuss another LGBTQ+ film... kind of. Tune in to listen to their thoughts about Beanpole, the celebrated 2019 Russian film about two women who are just trying to survive in Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg, at the end of the Second World War. 

Content warnings - references to sexual assault on screen, strong themes surrounding WW2, violence and death.

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Critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn celebrate 3 years of the UK Film Club Podcast with a jam-packed film podcast special filled with the latest movie reviews. In this film podcast, we have movie reviews for:

• Crime 101 starring Chris Hemsworth
• Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi
• Cold Storage starring Liam Neeson
• Finding Harmony: A King's Vision starring...the King
• Gone to Ground an indie feature film from Phil Peel
• It Must be Done a short film about domestic abuse
• In Search of Forgotten Crafts - The Heart of the Iron a short documentary from Hungary
• Pops a British comedy feature film
• Coping a short film about coping mechanisms
• And our Nostalgia Pick pairs well with a nice Chianti and some Fava Beans.

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James and Callum are back with another episode of The Films Of Podcast, this time exploring the filmography of Margot Robbie.

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Join film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn for episode 35 of the UK Film Club Podcast. With the latest movie reviews including:

• Avatar: Fire and Ash
• Hamnet
• Song Sung Blue
• The Rip
• Armstrong: Dark Secrets
• Behind the Pose
• Gifted Pain
• #Models Wanted
• Avatar (2009)

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Part 2 of The Films of 2025 podcast with Callum and James. Be sure to follow their official instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.films.of/

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Join Callum and James for a 2-parter episode of The Films Of, this episode is all about the films of 2025.

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Film critic James Learoyd interviews filmmaker Bryan Lamb about his latest short film The Supply Teacher.

In this filmmaker interview, James explores Lamb's approach to filmmaking, providing terrific insight.

You can check out James' video review of The Supply Teacher on the UK Film Review channel here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn6VIaz8rsw&pp=2AYF

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Join The Fantom Zone podcast gang for a new episode of their film podcast, where they review Avatar and Wake Up Dead Man.

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UK Film Club is back with a festive edition of the best film podcast, with the latest movie reviews including Christmas Karma, Now You See Me: Now You Don't and Ella McCay. We also review Jingle Bell Heist as our Christmas Streaming Pick, currently available on Netflix. Warning - some swearing in the film clips.

In our indie film reviews section we have reviews of The Wildman of Shaggy Creek, In Need of Seawater, CATACLYSM, Eraserheads: Combo on the Run, Princess of the Murder and Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special.

The Nostalgia Pick for this month is, of course, a Christmas film, and one of the very best ever! Including a career-best performance from Michael Caine.

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To celebrate the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash in UK Cinemas, The Films Of team are back with another episode and this time focus on the films of James Cameron.

James Cameron is a visionary filmmaker, deep-sea explorer, and relentless innovator whose career has redefined the boundaries of cinematic spectacle. Born in August 1954 in Ontario, Canada, Cameron transitioned from a truck driver to a Hollywood powerhouse, fueled by a self-taught obsession with special effects and a desire to merge art with cutting-edge science.

Cameron first shook the industry with The Terminator (1984), a low-budget sci-fi masterpiece that launched a global franchise and showcased his knack for high-stakes storytelling. He followed this with a string of technical landmarks, including the adrenaline-fueled Aliens (1986), the underwater odyssey The Abyss (1989), and the groundbreaking CGI of Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). In 1997, he defied critics with Titanic, a historical epic that became a cultural phenomenon, winning 11 Academy Awards—including Best Director and Best Picture—and becoming the first film to gross over $1 billion.

Never content with the status quo, Cameron spent over a decade developing the technology for Avatar (2009), which revolutionized 3D cinema and became the highest-grossing film of all time. His obsession with the natural world and environmental conservation is a hallmark of his work, often reflected in the lush, bio-luminescent ecosystems of Pandora.

On Friday 19th December 2025, Cameron returns to UK cinemas with Avatar: Fire and Ash. This third installment in his ambitious saga explores the volatile volcanic regions of Pandora, introducing the aggressive "Ash People" and the formidable leader Varang. As the Sully family navigates grief and new alliances, the film promises to push visual storytelling further than ever before. With three of the four highest-grossing films in history already to his name, Cameron continues to prove that his only real competition is himself.

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In this special episode of the UK Film Review Podcast, filmmakers Luke Marley and Taylor Taberner talk to UK Film Review's James Learoyd about their animated festive short - Jake & Pater's Christmas Special.

"Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special follows the titular characters in their small town in Gloucestershire, when the spirit of Christmas seems to have left. Jake and Pete must find a way to restore it in time for Christmas, just around the corner. Heavily reminiscent of South Park (1997-), the piece even pays loving homage to the series as it clearly wears its influences on its sleeve with its deeply raunchy and absurd comedic elements."

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The Films Of...Edgar Wright

Welcome to a brand new podcast series from UK Film Review, expanding our collection of shows within the UK Film Review Podcast umbrella. This time, our critics Callum Ewing and James Learoyd are diving deep into the career of a director who is now a bona fide auteur, starting with the frenetic, genre-blending works of the British filmmaker Edgar Wright.

In this inaugural episode of "The Films Of...", Callum and James dissect the director’s signature style. Expect a detailed look at his hyperkinetic, rhythmic editing, the meticulous sound design, and his mastery of visual comedy, where every camera movement and cut serves a humorous or narrative purpose. The hosts discuss how Wright subverts expectations by effortlessly fusing action, horror, science fiction, and comedy, often paying ingenious homage to classic cinema in the process.

Join the critics as they celebrate a filmmaker who elevates genre cinema and makes even the most mundane of routines look like high-octane spectacle. If you appreciate cinematic flair, razor-sharp dialogue, and films that are essentially musicals disguised as action-comedies, this episode is essential listening.

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Film reviews aplenty in episode 38 of UK Film Club, with Chris and Brian covering the films releasing in cinemas in the UK for November 2025. The latest movie reviews include:

• The Running Man from director Edgar Wright
• Nuremburg starring Russell Crowe
• The Choral starring Ralph Fiennes
• Wicked: For Good film review by Chris!

Our streaming pick for this month is the newest version of Frankenstein, from none other than legendary monster movie maker Guillermo del Toro.

We have one indie film reviewed on this episode (see the previous week for an indie special with 7 indie film reviews) and that is for Where There Is Love, There Is No Darkness.

And our Nostalgia Pick sees us visit the 1987 version of The Running Man, starring Arnie, to see how it compares to the 2025 version.

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In this Film Interview episode of the UK Film Review Podcast, movie critic James Learoyd interviews filmmaker Eve Leonard-Walsh about her indie feature film, Because We Are Too Many.

"Inspired by the director’s own experiences, Morgan (Leonard-Walsh) desperately tries to find support for her son Ronan (Ronin Leonard-Walsh) during the pandemic. Reflecting on her younger life (played by Eilidh Keane), she confronts painful memories with her brother Andy (Anthony Bradley) and a secret friendship with Mo (Henry Hilson-Agbangbe), an immigrant boy who has run away from home." Patrick Foley, UK Film Review.

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In this indie film reviews special episode of UK Film Club, critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn cover 7 indie films, including a few short films and a documentary. The film reviews in this episode include:

• A Wanderer's World: A documentary about one man's passion for hiking.
• TV Man (or. tit. Te L(e)o Comando): An Italian short film recovered from 1997 with strong indie filmmaking vibes.
• Sign Your Name: A short film loosely based on the struggles of Terence Trent D'Arby (AKA Sananda Maitreya).
• Pursued: A feature length thriller/horror with a sterling cast - including Molly Ringwald!
• Snare: A powerful and brilliantly-made short film set in the creepy woods.
• Lost in Time: A feature-length sci-fi with cerebral themes and strong performances.
• Cake: A simply sumptuous short film with dark comedy and excellent filmmaking.

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