Pulp Kitchen: A Film Podcast

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  Digger SPOILERCAST | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 03.10.2026 15мин

  This episode contains full spoilers for Digger.Watch the film before listening! Make sure you check out our spoiler free review from earlier this week. We’re breaking down the film’s biggest plot points, what’s really going on beneath the madness, the meaning behind that ending, and what we think the film is ultimately trying to say.Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EPISODE 250 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 02.10.2026 1ч 12мин

  That’s right… 250 episodes! We can’t believe it either.Now, five years into Pulp Kitchen, we’re taking a moment to look back at how we got here… the highs, the lows, and everything we’ve learned from running this podcast. We share some of our favourite moments from the last five years and reflect on how much the show has changed. Plus, we respond to your voice notes!We genuinely wouldn’t be here without you. Whether you’ve been listening for a few weeks or you’ve been with us for years, it means the world to us that you’ve joined us on this journey. We’ve got so much exciting stuff coming very soon, and we can’t wait to share more.Here’s to the next 250! Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Verity & Heart Of The Beast REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 01.10.2026 23мин

  Anne Hathaway is back in 2026 with another film! This time with VERITY. Also starring Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. Plus, David Ayer reunites with Brad Pitt for the canine survival adventure HEART OF THE BEAST. James has seen the film and is reporting back with his thoughts — as both a film fan and a massive dog lover. Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Digger REVIEW (Spoiler Free) | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 29.09.2026 21мин

  Tom Cruise is back on the big screen in DIGGER, his latest collaboration with director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.In this spoiler-free review, we break down the film’s wild performances, distinctive cinematography, dark humour and unconventional style, and discuss whether this is one of the strangest films of Tom Cruise’s career.DIG in and enjoy!Check back later this week for our Spoilercast. Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Friday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  PART 2: The Best Films From TIFF 2026 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 28.09.2026 24мин

  George runs through some more of the major films he saw in Toronto at TIFF 2026. Some good, some bad... including:Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother - a Mahershala Ali family crime dramaMisty Green - a Chris Rock-directed Hollywood satire featuring Adam Driver, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, and starring Slow Horses' Rosalind EleazarBabies - comedy starring Seth Rogen and Anna KendrickEvil Genius - bizarre true-crime story with David Harbour and Patricia Arquette, and directed by Courteney Cox.Send us your questions to [email protected]!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP249 | WE MET TOM CRUISE | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 25.09.2026 1ч 3мин

  This week, we met Tom Cruise. Yes, actual Tom Cruise.We tell the full story of how it happened, what he was like, and try to process meeting one of the biggest movie stars on the planet.We catch up on all your emails, and of course end with a game. Stay tuned for our review of Digger next week!00:00:00 - Meeting Tom Cruise00:34:17 - Emails01:00:13 - Game Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP248 | The Best Films from TIFF 2026 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 18.09.2026 1ч 12мин

  George has travelled far and wide across the film schedule at TIFF 2026, and now he’s back to report on the very best films he saw at the festival.We’re looking ahead to the films that could become major players during awards season, from potential Best Picture contenders to standout performances and some of the biggest discoveries from Toronto.Which films are already generating serious Oscar buzz? Which ones should you be keeping an eye on? And which movies could be the ones everyone is talking about over the next few months?What's That Game:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whats-that-game/id6781044898Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Resident Evil (2026) REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 17.09.2026 9мин

  In this episode, James is reviewing the brand-new 2026 Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger. He unpacks the latest attempt to bring Capcom’s iconic survival horror gaming franchise to the big screen. Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP247 | Star Wars, David Fincher and Netflix Movies | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 12.09.2026 1ч 3мин

  Join us this week for a proper catch-up and sit-down chat as we get into what we’ve been watching lately, including the films and shows people seem to be watching on planes.We discuss what we want to see from the future of Star Wars, David Fincher’s upcoming Cliff Booth movie, and whether knowing a film is “a Netflix movie” actually changes the way we think about it.Plus, plenty of other film chat, opinions and recommendations along the way.Send us your questions to [email protected]!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP246 | The Best Black & White Movies | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 04.09.2026 1ч 16мин

  This week film journalist and critic Rhianna Dillon joins George to talk about some of the best black and white movies of all time (James is away in California).There's a good chance that your favourite films were all inspired by a black and white film from the previous generation, so this episode explores those timeless classics, as well as more recent films that opted for black and white out of choice.Films discussed include:12 Angry Men (1957)The Apartment (1960)Brief Encounter (1945)Bringing Up Baby (1938)Casablanca (1942)Citizen Kane (1941)Cold War (2018)Fatherland (1994)His Girl Friday (1940)Ida (2013)Ish (2025)It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)La Haine (1995)Les Diaboliques (1955)My Favourite Wife (1940)Paper Moon (1973)Psycho (1960)Schindler’s List (1993)Some Like It Hot (1959)Sunset Boulevard (1950)Young Frankenstein (1974)Send us your questions to [email protected]!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP245 | The Best Actors Working Today | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 28.08.2026 1ч 26мин

  Who are the BEST actors working today…? Or at least, who are our favourites?This week on Pulp Kitchen, we’re talking about the actors we always look forward to seeing on the big screen. From some bigger stars in Hollywood to some of the most exciting upcoming performers working today, we’re picking the actors who consistently make us want to see whatever film they’re in.00:00:00 - How many Pokemon can James name?00:06:18 - Spider-Man 200:10:56 - The Best Actors Working Today00:55:56 - Emails01:20:46 - GameTickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Dog Stars REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 26.08.2026 24мин

  This week on Pulp Kitchen, we review Ridley Scott’s new post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley.Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP244 | Why Horror Dominates At The Box Office | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 21.08.2026 1ч 2мин

  Horror is dominating the box office... but why?From low-budget breakouts to billion-dollar franchises, horror has become one of Hollywood’s most reliable and profitable genres. In this episode, we look at why audiences keep showing up for scary movies, how horror filmmakers turn tiny budgets into huge profits, and why the genre continues to outperform so much of the rest of the box office.We dive into the biggest horror hits, the franchises that keep printing money, and why horror has become such an important proving ground for new directors and filmmakers.So… why is horror doing so well when everything else is struggling?00:00:00 - Intro00:03:30 - Why Horror Dominates At The Box Office00:35:05 - Emails00:55:53 - GameTickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  One Night Only & The End Of Oak Street REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 20.08.2026 31мин

  This week on Pulp Kitchen, we review Will Gluck’s new rom-com One Night Only, starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, alongside David Robert Mitchell’s sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP243 | The Best Films That Flopped At The Box Office | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 15.08.2026 1ч 18мин

  Some of the greatest films ever made were box office failures.This week, we're looking at the best films that flopped at the box office. From Fight Club and The Shawshank Redemption to Children of Men, The Big Lebowski, Donnie Darko and more.Why did these films fail? Were they badly marketed, ahead of their time, released at the wrong moment… or simply misunderstood by audiences?And what does a film's box office actually tell us about its quality?We're breaking down the biggest box office bombs, the films that found their audiences years later, and the movies that prove being a flop doesn't necessarily mean being a failure.00:00:00 - Intro00:08:18 - The Best Films That Flopped At The Box Office 00:54:03 - Emails01:10:15 - GameTickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Revisiting Game Of Thrones S1-4 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 13.08.2026 42мин

  In this episode, James is taking George back to where it all began and revisiting the first four seasons of Game of Thrones, arguably some of the greatest television ever made.How well does the show hold up today? Is Season 1 still as brilliant as we remember? What makes the characters, world-building and storytelling so compelling, and where does the show fall short? We dive into the biggest moments, best performances, most shocking deaths and unforgettable episodes, while asking whether the first four seasons really deserve their legendary reputation.And, with the benefit of hindsight, just how big was Game of Thrones? Was it simply a hugely successful TV show, or one of the biggest cultural phenomena in television history?We revisit everything that made Game of Thrones appointment television. How good is it really? And does it still stand among the greatest shows of all time?Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Tony REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 12.08.2026 19мин

  In this episode, we review Tony, the new Anthony Bourdain biopic starring Dominic Sessa.Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  House Of The Dragon S3 SPOILERCAST | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 11.08.2026 14мин

  In this episode, George is jumping deep into House of the Dragon Season 3, so SPOILER WARNING. Breaking down the biggest moments, battles, twists and everything that happened across the season. Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP242 | Reacting To Your Hot Takes! | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST 10.08.2026 1ч 17мин

  In this episode, we’re handing over the hot takes to you! We run through some of the most controversial, outrageous and downright questionable movie opinions sent in by our audience, and react accordingly.Are these genuinely controversial opinions, or are you all absolutely right? 00:00:00 - Intro00:08:13 - Hot Takes00:46:49 - Emails01:08:26 - GameTickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Taika Waititi on Hunt for the Wilderpeople & the Greatest Comedy Ever Made | PULP KITCHEN 05.08.2026 12мин

  To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and its new 4K re-release, we sat down with its director, Taika Waititi. We reflect on the film's enduring legacy, discuss how comedy has evolved over the past decade, and explore how those changes have influenced Taika's work as a filmmaker.Tickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.