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UK Film Review Podcast
Film reviews and movie trailers of the best cinema, as well as a stunning podcast with film critics providing film reviews and banter. Alongside some of the biggest releases, as also cover indie film reviews, short film reviews and more. Our genre specific shows include The Fantom Zone - covering all your superhero film reviews, The Scream Test - horror film reviews, New Releases, and Gay, Actually - our LGBTQ+ film reviews. And UK Film Club, hosted by Chris Olson and Brian Penn, with film…
Episodes
UK Film Review PodcastVenice Film Festival 2025 - The Best and Worst Movies
Film Podcast host Chris Olson is joined by film critic Jack Salvadori for this special episode of the UK Film Review Podcast. An episode completely dedicated…
UK Film Review PodcastFilmmaker Interview With Jonathan Zaurin
In this Film Interview podcast episode, filmmaker Jonathan Zaurin talks to UK film critic James Learoyd for UK Film Review about Zaurin's new movie, Derelict…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test: Terrible 2000s Horror
Join horror film critic Rachel for another episode of The Scream Test, on this show she explores terrible 2000s horror movies. We hope you enjoy our film…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club Episode 30: Fantastic 4 - The Life of Chuck - Eddington
On this Film Podcast, we hear critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn discuss the latest movies for August 2025 in the UK. With the latest film reviews of cinema…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Children's Hour - Gay, Actually
Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss The Children's Hour, a 1960s film with a dark backstory. They explore Hayes Code film censorship, the importance of…
UK Film Review PodcastF1 - Jurassic World Rebirth - Superman - UK Film Club Ep 29
Join film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn for another episode of UK Film Club, our monthly film podcast. Covering all manner of movies, including the latest…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Wedding Banquet (1993 vs 2025) - Gay, Actually
Amber and Joyce delve into both versions of The Wedding Banquet, including the one that was recently released. They discuss the filmmaking prowess of Ang Lee…
UK Film Review PodcastMasters of Horror - The Scream Test
Rachel chats about Masters of Horror on the latest episode of her film podcast, The Scream Test. Enjoy lots of other banter, including birds, true crime, and…
UK Film Review Podcast28 Years Later - Ballerina - The Phoenician Scheme - UK Film Club Episode 28
Join our film podcast for the latest movie reviews in June 2025, including 28 Years Later, Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, How to Train Your Dragon, Straw…
UK Film Review PodcastAm I OK? - Gay, Actually
Are we okay after watching this film? Find out in the latest episode of Gay, Actually, where Amber and Joyce discuss plenty of queer lore, the legendary Dakota…
UK Film Review PodcastParanormal Activity - The Scream Test
On this horror film podcast episode, host Rachel reviews Paranormal Activity. In Paranormal Activity, a young, suburban couple, Katie and Micah, find their new…
UK Film Review PodcastSinners - The Amateur - Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - UK Film Club Episode 27
Episode 27 of UK Film Club with the latest movie reviews of Sinners, The Amateur, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Nonnas and more. In our indie film…
UK Film Review PodcastThreads and the Sadness of the 80s - The Scream Test
Rachel is back with a brand new episode of the horror film podcast The Scream Test with a chat about Threads and the Sadness of the 80s. For more about our…
UK Film Review PodcastBlack Mirror - Gay, Actually
Description - Join Amber and Joyce as they pick apart Black Mirror's queer-focused episode, Hotel Reverie. They explore what AI is doing to the world and where…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Alto Knights - Black Bag - Snow White - UK Film Club Ep 26
On this top movie review podcast, we have film reviews of The Alto Knights, Black Bag, Snow White (2025), G20, Time Rewind, Clown N Out, All Is Fine In '89…
UK Film Review PodcastFilmmaker Interview with Ranw Aso-Rashid
Filmmaker Ranw Aso-Rashid speaks with film critic Chris Olson for UK Film Review about his latest short film, Whispers of Redemption. The exclusive filmmaker…
UK Film Review Podcast28 Weeks Later (and the sequel I dreamed) - The Scream Test
Rachel is back with a horror film review of 28 Weeks Later, as well as the sequel she once dreamt. The Scream Test is a horror film podcast, part of the UK…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Brutalist - Gene Hackman Movies - UK Film Club Episode 25
Join film critics Chris and Brian for the newest episode of UK Film Club, with the latest movie reviews including The Brutalist, A Copenhagen Love Story, 7…
UK Film Review PodcastAnaïs in Love - Gay, Actually
Join Amber and Joyce this month as they talk about the chaotic world of Anaïs in Love, a French film that delves into desire, identity and what it means to…
UK Film Review PodcastCreature Features - The Scream Test
Welcome back, fellow fright fanatics, to The Scream Test, the podcast that dissects the delicious dread of horror cinema. I’m your host, Rachel, and this week…
UK Film Review PodcastSeptember 5 - Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy - Flight Risk - UK Film Club Episode 24
On this movie podcast episode, we have the latest movie reviews of: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, September 5, Flight Risk, Kinda Pregnant. We have indie…
UK Film Review PodcastQueer (Luca Guadagnino) review - Gay, Actually
Join Amber and Joyce as they talk about Luca Guadagnino's 2024 film QUEER, starring ex-James Bond Daniel Craig. They muse over the surreal, Italian neorealism…
UK Film Review PodcastSchindler's List - The Scream Test
On this horror film podcast episode, host Rachel dives deep into the classic war movie Schindler's List. Part of the UK Film Review Podcast, be sure to check…
UK Film Review PodcastMufasa - Better Man - A Complete Unknown - UK Film Club Episode 23
On this top-rated movie podcast, film critics Brian Penn, Chris Buick and Chris Olson are back with plenty of 2025 film reviews. In episode 23 of UK Film Club…
UK Film Review PodcastDrive-Away Dolls - Gay, Actually
Join a very flu-ridden Amber and Joyce as they embark on a review of Drive-Away Dolls, last year's getaway dark comedy. They explore some of the stranger…
UK Film Review Podcast70s Horror Was Bonkers - The Scream Test Horror Film Podcast
Horror film podcast The Scream Test takes a look at 70s Horror Movies and how bonkers they were. Join film critic Host Rachel and her Scream Test Guest as they…
UK Film Review PodcastConclave - Rumours - Red One - Moana 2 - That Christmas - UK Film Club Ep 22
Hosted by film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn, join us for the last episode of UK Film Club for 2024. With movie reviews of: Conclave Red One Rumours Moana…
UK Film Review PodcastChristmas at the Ranch - Gay, Actually
Christmas AND cowboys?! Join us for the December episode of Gay, Actually, which was essentially a combination of Joyce's favourite things. This edition of…
UK Film Review PodcastSleepwalkers - The Scream Test
Rachel reviews Sleepwalkers on this episode of The Scream Test, a horror film podcast part of the umbrella of shows under the UK Film Review Podcast. Check out…
UK Film Review PodcastGladiator 2, Juror #2 and Paddington 3 - UK Film Club Episode 21
On this much-loved movie reviews podcast, hosts Chris Olson and Brian Penn are back with some amazing coverage from the world of cinema. Episode 21 of UK Film…
UK Film Review PodcastFear Street Trilogy Review - Part 1 - Gay, Actually
Welcome back to Gay Actually! For this spooky slasher episode, Amber and Joyce will be discussing the FEAR STREET trilogy and the queerness that ensues. Be…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club 20a - Indie Special
Your favourite film podcast is back with an indie special, packed full of movie reviews of independent feature films and short film reviews. Film critics Chris…
UK Film Review PodcastHellraiser - The Scream Test
Horror movie reviews on The Scream Test Podcast continue as host Rachel reviews a classic - Hellraiser. Part of the UK Film Review Podcast, remember to…
UK Film Review PodcastJoker 2 - The Substance - Speak No Evil movie reviews on Episode 20 of UK Film Club
On this movie reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn delve deep into a jam-packed show providing you with reviews of: Joker: Folie à Deux -…
UK Film Review PodcastRustin (2023) - Gay, Actually film podcast
Join Amber and Joyce as they honour Black History Month by discussing the 2023 biopic, Rustin. Produced by the Obamas (yes, you read that right!), this Netflix…
UK Film Review PodcastLondon Film Festival 2024 - What to Watch
On this film podcast episode, host Chris Olson is joined by film critic Jack Salvadori who gives us a glimpse of what to watch at the 2024 BFI London Film…
UK Film Review PodcastTop 5 Netflix Horror Films Halloween 2024 - The Scream Test
Film critic Rachel Pullen is back with more horror movie reviews in The Scream Test podcast, part of the UK Film Review Podcast. In this special episode…
UK Film Review PodcastLee - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - Blink Twice - Alien Romulus - UK Film Club - Ep 19
On this, one of the best movie reviews podcasts around, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn get stuck into the best new movies out in the UK for September…
UK Film Review PodcastSo My Grandma’s a Lesbian - Gay, Actually
Welcome back to Gay Actually! Join Amber and Joyce as they delve into this whacky and bizarre Spanish-language film, So My Grandma’s a Lesbian. They examine if…
UK Film Review PodcastIndie Special - UK Film Club 18a
On this special "Indie Film Only" additional episode of UK Film Club, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn review a selection of short and feature-length…
UK Film Review PodcastChild's Play - The Scream Test
Join horror film critic Rachel on The Scream Test as she reviews Child's Play as part of the UK Film Review Podcast. For fans of horror movie reviews, there is…
UK Film Review PodcastTrap - Deadpool & Wolverine - Daughters - UK Film Club Ep 18
In this movie reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn talk about the summer films - or lack of. In this episode of UK Film Club we have movie…
UK Film Review PodcastSummertime - Gay, Actually
Happy Hot Girl Queer Summer! Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss the Catherine Corsini film, Summertime. Listen as they muse over the romantic French…
UK Film Review PodcastDeadpool & Wolverine - The Fantom Zone
Deadpool & Wolverine is the topic of this episode of The Fantom Zone, in their monthly episode as part of the UK Film Review Podcast. Directed by Shawn Levy…
UK Film Review PodcastTwilight - Part 2 - The Scream Test
Film critic Rachel is back with more movie reviews for The Scream Test show, part of the UK Film Review Podcast. She's following up with her awkward…
UK Film Review PodcastTwisters - Fly Me to the Moon - A Quiet Place Day One - UK Film Club - Episode 17
On this movie reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn provide a wealth of film reviews for the latest releases, as well as short and indie…
UK Film Review PodcastBetween Two Women - Gay, Actually
Join Amber and Joyce on Gay Actually this month as they discuss the lesser-known gritty English film, Between Two Women! They speak about the journey of both…
UK Film Review PodcastA Quiet Place: Day One - The Fantom Zone
Join The Fantom Zone gang this week for our review of A Quiet Place: Day One. In this fun filled chaotic episode Ian and Symone discuss the highs and many lows…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Twilight Films - The Scream Test
On this episode of The Scream Test, host Rachel and her guest review the first three Twilight films. Fans of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen will be in their…
UK Film Review PodcastFuriosa - The Bikeriders - Bad Boys: Ride or Die - UK Film Club Episode 16
On this popular film reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn provide top cinematic banter despite the hot weather, illnesses and the footy…
UK Film Review PodcastIan Watches The Boys - The Fantom Zone
Join The Fantom Zone gang this week as they finally get Ian to watch Amazon Prime's The Boys. Tobi and Ian discuss all things The Boys, some comics and also a…
UK Film Review PodcastDesert Hearts - Gay, Actually
Happy Pride Month! Join Amber and Joyce on this epic gay adventure as they discuss the pioneering lesbian film, Desert Hearts. From cowboys, to summer…
UK Film Review PodcastPoltergeist Movies - The Scream Test
Horror film critic Rachel is not running solo on this episode of the film podcast The Scream Test, she is joined by Steve (a new guest!) as well as her podcast…
UK Film Review PodcastCannes Catch-Up 2024
Join film critic Chris Olson as he is joined by film critic Jack Salvadori who has just returned from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. His 6th time attending the…
UK Film Review PodcastChallengers - The Fall Guy - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - UK Film Club Ep 15
On this top film reviews podcast, film critics Brian Penn and Chris Olson provide insights into the latest movie releases, streaming films, and independent…
UK Film Review PodcastSaving Face (Alice Wu Film Review) - Gay, Actually
Welcome back to Gay Actually! Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss Saving Face, as the iconic 2004 film is about to reach its 20th birthday. They speak about…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Watchmen - The Fantom Zone
Join Chris, Ian and Tobi as part of The Fantom Zone's 50th episode celebrations This week in the first of two parts of our deep dive into all things Watchmen…
UK Film Review PodcastBook of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 - The Scream Test
Join Rachel for a solo show of The Scream Test - one of the best horror film podcasts around. Having noticed Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 has arrived on…
UK Film Review PodcastBack to Black - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - The Book of Clarence - UK Film Club
Warning: Spoilers and Explicit Language. On this film podcast episode, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn go over the best new movie releases for April…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Gay, Actually
This month, Gay Actually embarks upon a tumultuous journey alongside Tick, Adam and Bernadette in 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' - the 90s…