UK Film Review Podcast

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  The Films of Anne Hathaway - Part 1 04.10.2026 1ó 30p

  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.For more from our film podcast and the latest movie reviews, head to our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Venice Film Festival 2026 and LFF 2026 27.09.2026 37p

  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 MalkovichPossible Love directed by Lee Chang-dongDAU directed by Il'ja ChržanovskijLook Back directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  UK Film Club 43 24.09.2026 1ó 54p

  Episode 43 of the UK Film Club Podcast with the latest movie reviews from Brian and Chris. In this month's episode, we cover:CinemaDe Gaulle: RésistancePressureDog StarsStreamingThe RunnerIndieJust One Last ThingWe Want the VirusDoggerland: The Dead & The LonelyEvil inSightRobbery at the Rockvale TheatreThe Long SpringLoving SilenceDesigned by PreetiNostalgiaBlade RunnerRemember to head to our website for the latest movie reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Filmmaker Interview with Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur 20.09.2026 38p

  Chris Olson interviews Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur, Canadian filmmakers behind the dark drama The Orchard.Head to our website for more of our filmmaker interviews and find out more about Chris Olson on his official website, where you can also discover his other work including original acoustic mysic and sync music for film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Films of Hayao Miyazaki - Part 2 17.09.2026 1ó 13p

  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.Head to our official website for the latest film reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Interview with Isabel Moir - BFI London Film Festival Programmer 13.09.2026 22p

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Films of Hayao Miyazaki - Part 1 10.09.2026 1ó 41p

  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.Remember to head to the UK Film Review website for the latest movie reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Scream Test: Come and See 03.09.2026 1ó 28p

  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.For more of the latest movie reviews, head to the UK Film Review website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  UK Film Club 42 27.08.2026 1ó 34p

  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 FilmsThe End of Oak StreetSpider-Man: Brand New Day film reviewTony film reviewStreaming PickThe Last HouseIndie FilmsOPEN A EYE, Season 1The Reality ExperimentPAYNThe OrchardDark Side Of NightAnother WayThe Quiet OceanNoblestoneNostalgia Pick Jerry Maguire - SHOW ME THE MONEY!Digital marketing provided by Olson Digital Marketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Scream Test - I Finally Watched Jason X 20.08.2026 1ó 40p

  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. Find out what Rachel thought! And remember to head to our website for the latest movie reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Gay, Actually - The Chronology of Water by Kristen Stewart 16.08.2026 41p

  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. Remember to head to the UK Film Review website for more of the latest movie reviews and newest film trailers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Films of Christopher Nolan - Part 2 13.08.2026 1ó 6p

  Part 2 of our special episode on The Films of Christopher Nolan to celebrate the release of The Odyssey. Read our The Odyssey film review and head to our website for the latest movie reviews and more from our film podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Films of Christopher Nolan - Part 1 06.08.2026 2ó 16p

  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. Head to our website for the latest movie reviews and more from our film podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  UK Film Club 41 30.07.2026 1ó 47p

  In this popular movie review podcast, we have the latest film reviews from Brian Penn and Chris Olson. In cinemas, we review:The OdysseyThe InviteAnimal FarmOur Streaming Pick this month is Nothing to Lose, a new French film on Netflix. Our Indie Film Reviews include: The InventurersFairyland The MusicalExistence Zero (Esistenza Zero)SkullHunterThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggRooted Out - Chapter 1 "Shade"Girl in the RefrigeratorSpadesOur Nostalgia Pick is a Christopher Nolan gem - find out by listening :)Website Design and SEO provided by Olson Digital Marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Films of Steven Spielberg - Part 4 26.07.2026 1ó 28p

  Part 4 of The Films of Steven Spielberg special episode, with the movies from Munich to Disclosure Day. Remember to view the latest movies at UK Film Review and check out all our incredible film reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Films of Steven Spielberg - Part 3 23.07.2026 2ó 2p

  Part 3 of The Films of Steven Spielberg special, looking at Schindlers List to War of the Worlds. Remember to head to the UK Film Review website for the latest movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Scream Test - Can Ghosts Have Feelings? 16.07.2026 1ó 38p

  Horror film podcast The Scream Test is back with a new episode, this time posing the question: Can Ghosts Have Feelings?Remember to head to the official UK Film Review website for the latest movie reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Films of Steven Spielberg - Part 2 09.07.2026 57p

  Part 2 of our Steven Spielberg special episode of The Films Of Podcast. From E.T. to Jurassic Park. Remember to head to our website for the latest film reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Films of Steven Spielberg - Part 1 02.07.2026 1ó 39p

  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.For the latest film reviews, head to the official UK Film Review website - https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  UK Film Club 40 25.06.2026 1ó 21p

  In this latest episode of the UK Film Club Podcast, we have the latest movie reviews including: Disclosure DaySavage HouseToy Story 5Our Netflix movie review is:USA 94: Brazil's Return to GloryOur indie film reviews include:Cage RageZombucha!SerenaBoss of the BalletStarmakerRemember to head to the UK Film Review website for more movie madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.