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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 PodcastThe Winter Soldier - 10 Year Anniversary - The Fantom Zone
Join the nerdiest film podcast around as The Fantom Zone celebrates 10 years of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The iconic Marvel film starring Chris…
UK Film Review PodcastBob Marley: One Love - Wicked Little Letters - Spaceman - UK Film Club Episode 13
On this beloved film reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn give you a run down of amazing movies to enjoy in March 2024, as part of their UK…
UK Film Review PodcastOscars Results 2024 - Gay, Actually ft The Fantom Zone
In possibly one of the most chaotic film podcast episodes of Gay Actually to date, Amber and Joyce team up with three members of The Fantom Zone quartet to…
UK Film Review PodcastFriday the 13th - The Scream Test
In this horror film podcast episode, host and film critic Rachel Pullen is joined by her friend Pete to discuss one of her favourite films of all time - Friday…
UK Film Review PodcastDune: Part 2 - The Fantom Zone
Join the Fantom Zone Gang (a Chris short as he was worm riding) this week as we travel to the mystical sand of Arrakis with our review of Dune Part 2. Ian…
UK Film Review PodcastTop Tips for Film Critics
In this special episode of the UK Film Review Podcast, our Editor-in-Chief Chris Olson speaks directly to those who want to be film critics. Our host gives his…
UK Film Review PodcastPriscilla - Argylle - Poor Things - UK Film Club Episode 12
On this film podcast episode, critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn go through February's top movie releases, including: Poor Things starring Emma Stone and Mark…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually - All of Us Strangers
Gay, Actually - All of Us Strangers Description Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss the heartbreaking new release, All of Us Strangers. Starring Paul Mescal…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club 011 - Napoleon - Wonka - Ferrari - One Life - Saltburn
On this film podcast episode, critics Brian Penn and Chris Olson restart UK Film Club for 2024 with film reviews of: Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix and…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually - Rachel Sennott (Shiva Baby/Bottoms)
For their first episode of 2024, Amber and Joyce delve into the weird and wonderful world of actress and comedian, Rachel Sennott. They review Shiva Baby and…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test: The League of Gentlemen
Film critic Rachel Pullen explores yet another staple of horror cinema for the UK Film Review Podcast. For more details about our film podcast visit our…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Fantom Zone: 2023 Review
This week Chris forgets how calendars work but thankfully Ian, Tobi and Symone are on hand to keep things on track as The Fantom Zone gang discuss all their…
UK Film Review PodcastGay Actually - Single All The Way
Join Amber and Joyce for their last episode of the year as they discuss the Netflix film 'Single All The Way' and the many trials and tribulations of being a…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club - 10a: Indie & Short Film Special
On this special film podcast episode, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn review 6 indie films as part of the UK Film Club. Tune into hear their reviews…
UK Film Review PodcastScream Test: Christmas horror
Do you hate christmas? sure you do, none of us even know who Jesus is, and here we are, having to care about his birthday....no thank.So this week me and Steve…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club 010 - Dream Scenario - Miracle Club - Earth Mama - Paw Patrol
Film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn bring you Episode 10 of the UK Film Club podcast. Featuring film reviews of:Dream Scenario starring Nicolas CageMiracle…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Marvels
Join Chris, Ian and Symone in the Fantom Zone this week for another Marvel-lous episode dedicated to the latest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually - Professor Marston and the Wonder Women
Hello everyone! This month, Amber and Joyce are discussing the film and origin story of Wonder Woman with Angela Robinson's 2017 film, Professor Marston and…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test: A24 Films
This week me and fellow long time pal Steve, delve into the twisted and confusing world of A24 cinema, looking at films such as men, and Midsommar. So don your…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club 009 - Killers Of The Flower Moon - The Great Escaper - The Conference - The Omen
Join film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn for another episode of UK Film Club. This film podcast reviews movies from across the globe, from the latest…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually - Cruising (1980)
It's about to get SPOOKY! For this episode of Gay, Actually it's a Halloween special as Amber and Joyce get stuck into William Friedkin's 1980 film…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Fantom Zone - No One Will Save You
The Fantom Zone gang sit down to discuss the latest sci-fi horror offering from Disney+, No One Will Save You, discussing all the highs, lows and everything in…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club - Episode 8: The Equalizer 3, Dumb Money, El Conde, Stand By Me
In this latest film podcast episode from UK Film Club, critics Brian Penn and Chris Olson get into the latest reviews. Cinematic releases being reviewed…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually - Lesbian Narratives Frozen In Time
Hello everyone and welcome back to Gay Actually! This month's episode sees Amber and Joyce explore the theme of queer narratives that are frozen in time, or…
UK Film Review PodcastBlue Beetle and the Reality of Superhero Fatigue
This week join Chris, Ian and Symone as they review the latest offering from the DCU, Blue Beetle and how it compares not only to other films in the DC canon…
UK Film Review PodcastThe scream test, French extreme horror
What's that off in the distance?...oh yeah its 2/5th's of the band Queen horizon, coming to join me as we delve into the world of French extreme horror.Donning…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club Episode #007 - Gran Turismo, Strays, Oppenheimer, Prisoner's Daughter, The Fly
In this episode of UK Film Club, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn review the following films:Gran Turismo: This action-adventure film based on the…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually - Bound (1996)
Hello everyone, welcome back to the Gay Actually podcast! In this episode, Amber and Joyce review the film Bound (dir. The Wachowskis in 1996). Before The…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club - 6a: Choir Girl, Vax, Torn, The Dogmatics: A Dogumentary, and The Korean from Seoul
Film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn are back with an "Intermittent Episode" due to a large wave of requests for indie/short film reviews. In this film…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test ; The Woman In Black
This week me and Jake step back in time, to a place over the hills and far away, a place where a mean lady resides and has haunted Jakes dreams for years, we…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Fantom Zone Debates - Christopher Nolan: Genius or Hack?
It's finally here. This week, The Fantom Zone finally debates our longest running question, is Christopher Nolan a genius, or a hack?Kicking off with a review…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club #006 - Mission Impossible, Elemental, Bird Box: Barcelona and Jaws
The UK Film Club Podcast is back with episode 6! Film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn cover a range of latest releases, including:- Mission Impossible: Dead…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually - Tomboy
Hello everyone and welcome back to Gay, Actually - hosted by Amber and Joyce! This episode sees them discussing Céline Sciamma's 2011 film TOMBOY. Amber and…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club #005 - The Flash, Asteroid City, Extraction 2 And Big
Film club is back with Brian and Chris reviewing some of the hottest films on release in June 2023. Brian, from the UK Film Review team of critics, gives his…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually - Pride
In the spirit of Pride Month, Amber and Joyce discuss the 2014 film Pride and how it captures such a hopeful and uplifting tone, whilst sharing the struggles…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Fantom Zone - Spider-Man - Across the Spider-Verse
Join Chris and Tobi as they dive into the multi-verse for a good old chat about the highly anticipated new release from Sony Pictures Animation, Spider-Man…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test ; Halloween 2018
This week I am joined by my pal from across the pond, Justin, to talk all things Halloween! and worship at the altar of John Carpenter.Diving deep into the…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club - 004 - Fast X The Mother and Children Of Men
Rev your engines, Chris has been to the cinema! Him and Brian review Fast X, as well as these cinematic releases:Big George ForemanThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually: The Films of Francis Lee
Amber and Joyce are back for another episode of Gay, Actually! This episode sees them mulling over esteemed English director Francis Lee’s feature-length…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Fantom Zone - Return of the Jedi - 40th Anniversary
Join Ian and Tobi as they celebrate May the 4th the right way with a retrospective review of Return of the Jedi for it's 40th anniversary and also just…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test ; Slumberparty Horror Films
Its ladies night over here on the scream test, as this week, host Rachel is joined by Emma and Jess to hop in a time machine and travel back to the 90s, as…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club - 003: John Wick 4 + Fight Club
Chris and Brian are back with another film podcast episode, covering film reviews of cinema releases such as John Wick 4 starring Keanu Reeves, Air starring…
UK Film Review PodcastDungeons and Dragons - Honour Among Thieves
Join Chris and Tobi as they talk all about the new movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, as well as dissecting all the latest announcements from…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test: Budget Horror
Fav long boy Pete is back on another show, this time to chat all about our fav budget horror films!From the special to sessions 9, we deep dive in the sexual…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club - 002: Women Talking review
Chris and Brian are back with UK Film Club - a monthly series where listeners are encouraged to send in their own reviews of the movies being discussed. In…
UK Film Review PodcastNew Film Releases: Luther The Fallen Sun Review with Spoilers
Join me and friend/Luther Fan Jack to discuss the film continuation of the BBC series Luther with spoilers attached. Apologies for the interruptions, not at…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually: BFI Flare 2023 Special
Amber and Joyce are back for another monthly instalment of Gay, Actually! This episode sees them discuss the incredible and awe-inspiring 2023 BFI Flare…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Fantom Zone - Cocaine Bear
Join Chris, Tobi, Ian and Symone as they get their paws into reviewing the latest Man vs. Nature classic, Cocaine Bear.Plus we discuss all the latest nerd news…
UK Film Review PodcastFilmmaker Interview: Raed Alsemari "Dunya's Day"
Film critic Chris Olson interviews filmmaker Raed Alsemari about his Sundance-winning short film "Dunya's Day". Find out more about this incredibly funny short…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test: M.Night Shyamalan
Canned food is back on the menu boys, as we welcome Jake back to the show to discuss all the twisted and pointy endings, director M.N. Shyamalan throws our…
UK Film Review PodcastUK Film Club: 001
Join film critics Brian Penn and Chris Olson on their brand new show for the UK Film Review Podcast. Titled UK Film Club, this will be a monthly series that…
UK Film Review PodcastNew Film Releases: Puss in Boots The Last Wish, Knock at the Cabin and Infinity Pool reviews
Changing things up a bit by covering more than one film, your host Robert is here to present his non spoiler opinions on three different movies, two of which…
UK Film Review PodcastSattar Filmmaker Interview
Join film critic Chris Olson as he interviews two of the stars of the hit Saudi comedy - Sattar. Olson is joined by Ibrahim Al Hajjaj and Ibraheem Alkhairallah…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually: The Watermelon Woman and Pariah
Welcome back to Gay, Actually! This month, Amber and Joyce discuss two revolutionary films in honour of Black History Month: The Watermelon Woman (Cheryl…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Fantom Zone - The DCU
Join Ian and Tobi as they discuss all the exciting announcements from James Gunn and Peter Safran and their plans for the new DCU.Please remember to share our…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test: Hell House LLC
Do you like spooks?...maybe, do you like houses?...in this economy? do you like spooky houses...sure, well then roll up, roll up as we enter the world of hell…
UK Film Review PodcastNew Film Releases: Babylon Review (some spoilers)
Warning: some brief language and brief descriptions of dark and disgusting things.A lengthy and rambling review of Chazelle's lengthy and rambling film about…
UK Film Review PodcastGay, Actually: Tár Review (2022)
Hello and Happy New Year! This episode of Gay, Actually sees Amber and Joyce delving deep into Cate Blanchett's latest and much anticipated film, TÁR, written…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Fantom Zone - Films of 2023 + The Menu Review
Happy New Year everyone! This week, Ian, Sym & Tobi (with a brief appearance from Chris) take a look ahead to an exciting year of film in 2023, the potential…
UK Film Review PodcastThe Scream Test: Jeepers Creepers
This week film critic Rachel is joined by Luke as we delve in to the body shoot and root around in the world of classic horror film Jeepers Creepers.Who is he?…