Double Reel Film Podcast

74.2 Classics and Hidden Gems: The Silence of the Lambs, Memories of Murder 02.07.2026 1h 46m

Continuing Issue 74 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's time for Classics and Hidden Gems were we discuss a film one or both of us hasn't seen before and a lesser known film we think you should check out. Our theme this month is serial killers and the Classic is the Oscar-winning, starmaking hit The Slience of the Lambs which Alan hasn't seen. Then we tell you about a film some of you might not have heard of but it's growing in popularity: Bong Joon-Ho's Memories of Murder. Double Reel Monthly is already out and the Remakes Tribunal will be out next week continuing our serial killer theme Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media at Maximum Disc

74.1 Double Reel Monthly: Disclosure Day, Backrooms, Masters of the Universe, Scary Movie 6, Yojimbo, Force Majeure 25.06.2026 2h 12m

Here comes Issue 74 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd, starting with Double Reel Monthly. We cover news, new releases and reviews of new and notable films we watched this month including Disclosure Day, Backrooms, Masters of the Universe, Scary Movie 6, The Sheep Detectives and The Smashing Machine. We also discuss in the latest in our annual projects - Alan's wander around world cinema takes him to Japanese classic Yojimbo while James digs into his Curzon subscription for the chilly Scandi comedy-drama Force Majeure. The next issue will be with you next week and is a serial killer themed Classics and Hidden Gems Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media on Maximum Disc And don't forget our other co-host Deborah's author page: D E Fox

73.4 Spotlight on Possessed Vehicles: Killdozer, The Wraith 15.06.2026 1h 23m

Concluding Issue 73 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. It's a Spotlight episode, with James, Alan and Deborah taking a closer look at the niche subgenre of films about possessed vehicles. We talk origins, the early 70s attempt Killdozer, its glorious mid-80s apex with The Wraith and few mentions of the mad and drug-addled production of Maximum Overdrive. The other parts of Issue 73 are already out and Issue 74 will commence on June 25th. Check out Deborah's author page here: Deborah Fox Author Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media at Maximum Disc

73.3 The Remakes Tribunal 1976: King Kong, Won Ton Ton The Dog Who Saved Hollywood 08.06.2026 1h 42m

Continuing Issue 73 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is the Remakes Tribunal and like the previous part of the issue we're focusing on films from 1976 that are having their 50th anniversary. For our Remake on Trial we ask if there was any reason to do an updated version of King Kong with Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange. For our Parole Board we ask if a remake would fix the many problems with the "comedy" Won Ton Ton The Dog Who Saved Hollywood. The previous two parts of the issue are already out: Double Reel Monthly and Classics & Hidden Gems. Next week we'll bring you a special Spotlight episode. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media on YouTube: Maximum Disc

73.2 Classics and Hidden Gems 1976: Taxi Driver, Murder by Death 01.06.2026 1h 40m

Continuing Issue 73 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's time for Classics and Hidden Gems featuring films from 1976 that are turning 50 this year. First up for our Classic, Alan finally gets round to watching Scorsese's legendary Taxi Driver. Then for our Hidden Gem we look at a lesser known film from that year, the detective spoof Murder by Death. Double Reel Monthly is already out and the Remakes Tribunal is coming next week. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out physical media reviews on YouTube here: Maximum Disc

73.1 Double Reel Monthly: Michael, Undertone, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Hokum, Apex, The Wave, Exotica 25.05.2026 2h 1m

Here's Issue 73 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. First up it's Double Reel Monthly, with news, new releases, reviews of new films we've watched including Remarkably Bright Creatures, Michael, Undertone, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Hokum and Apex. Alan and James also discuss the films they watched for their annual projects. Next week we'll bring you the second part of the issue, Classics and Hidden Gems. Check out Deborah's author page here: Deborah Fox Author Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author Check out our physical media review show on YouTube: Maximum Disc

72.4 Spotlight on Taika Waititi: Jojo Rabbit, Next Goal Wins 16.05.2026 1h 52m

Concluding Issue 72 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is a Spotlight episode on Taika Waititi. Author and friend of the pod Deborah Fox joins James and Alan to talk about his career, taking a closer look at Jojo Rabbit and Next Goal Wins All the other parts of Issue 72 are available to download as well, and Issue 73 will be with you from May 25th. Check out Deborah's author page: D.E. Fox Author And Alan's author page: Alan Bayles Author And physical media reviews on YouTube: Maximum Disc

72.3 The Remakes Tribunal: The Winslow Boy, Body of Evidence 09.05.2026 1h 30m

Continuing Issue 72 of the monthly magazine podcast of the discerning film nerd. This is the Remakes Tribunal and still on the theme of courtroom and legal films. Our Remake on Trial asks if there was a good reason for David Mamet to update a 1940s film of an Edwardian court case with 1999's The Winslow Boy. Then have our toughest case yet on the Parole Board: is there any way, any way at all, to redeem or improve the infamous Madonna-led "erotic" "thriller" Body of Evidence? This Issue's Double Reel Monthly and Classics and Hidden Gems are already out and next week we have a Spotlight on Taika Waititi. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media here: Maximum Disc

72.2 Classics and Hidden Gems: A Few Good Men, Dark Waters 02.05.2026 1h 39m

Continuing Issue 72 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is Classics and Hidden Gems, where we catch up with a great film one of us hasn't seen before and tell you about a lesser-known film you should check out. Our theme this month is Legal and Courtoom films and for our Classic, Alan finds out whether he can handle the truth when he finally watches A Few Good Men. Then we try and make the case for you to watch the 2019 true life drama Dark Waters. Double Reel Monthly is already out and next week we'll bring you a Remakes Tribunal on the same theme. Check out Alan's author page: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media: Maximum Disc

72.1 Double Reel Monthly: Project Hail Mary, Hoppers, Saipan, Mercy, Thrash, I'm A Cyborg But That's OK, Triplets of Belleville 25.04.2026 2h 10m

Issue 72 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd starts here. First up is Double Reel Monthly, discussing news, new releases, new and notable films we've watched recently and the latest in our annual projects for 2026. Next week we'll bring you Classics and Hidden Gems, the week after is the Remakes Tribunal and we'll finish off with a Spotlight episode with a special guest. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out physical media reviews on our YouTube show: Maximum Disc

Double Reel Special: Lurking (2026) with Director Ben Barlow 20.04.2026 1h 3m

A special episode of Double Reel while you're waiting for the next issue of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. We were very excited to get a special guest on the pod, writer-director Ben Barlow who is here to talk about his new film Lurking, which will be out later this year. We talk about Ben's career to date and outlook on filmmaking and then he gives us the lowdown on his new film, the various innovations and surprises in it and his excellent cast and team. He also treats us to his choices of Classic he's been meaning to see and Hidden Gem he wants everyone else to check out. Check out the official website of Ben's film Lurking: Lurking Movie Check out Ben's instagram Here And check out our YouTube reviewing films on physical media: Maximum Disc

71.3 The Remakes Tribunal 1986: Invaders from Mars, Howard the Duck 14.04.2026 1h 32m

Concluding Issue 71 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's the Remakes Tribunal where we put two more films up for judgement, both from 1986 and having their 40th anniversary. For our remake on trial we ask whether the 80s update of 50s sci fi classic Invaders from Mars deserves to exist. Then we have a parole hearing for a film in movie jail to see it it can be rehabilitated with a remake. This time Alan seeks to repeal the grave injustice done to the infamous box office flop Howard the Duck. The other parts of this issue are already out - Double Reel Monthly and Classics & Hidden Gems - and the next issue will be with you from April 25th. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube physical media reviews here: Maximum Disc

71.2 Classics and Hidden Gems 1986: Labyrinth, Tough Guys 05.04.2026 1h 43m

Continuing Issue 71 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's Classics and Hidden Gems, where we talk about a highly-regarded film we've only just got round to watching and pick out a lesser-known film we think you should try out. The theme is films from 1986 having their 40th anniversary and for our Classic James finally watched the Jim Henson/David Bowie mashup Labyrinth. Then for our Hidden Gem we offer up a double dose of nostalgia with Tough Guys. The first part of the Issue is already out - Double Reel Monthly - and the next part will follow soon with the Remakes Tribunal. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media here: Maximum Disc

71.1 Double Reel Monthly: Hamnet, Crime 101, The Secret Agent, Dead of Winter, Send Help, Timecrimes, Caché 27.03.2026 1h 52m

Kicking off Issue 71 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine for the discerning film nerd. This is Double Reel Monthly, with a look at news, new releases, notable films we've watched this month and the latest in our annual projects. The next part of the issue will be Classics and Hidden Gems, including films of 1986 having their 40th anniversary. The Remakes Tribunal will follow that on the same theme. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check our YouTube show reviewing films on physical media: Maximum Disc

70.4 Spotlight on Bong Joon Ho: Parasite, Mickey 17 18.03.2026 1h 34m

Concluding Issue 70 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This part is a Spotlight on famed Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, featuring special guest Deborah Fox. We talk about how we found Bong in the first place and what his films mean to us, and focus on his Oscar winning Parasite and his follow up Mickey 17. All other parts of Issue 70 are already out, and Issue 71 will be here on March 25th. Check out Deborah's author page: D E Fox Author And check out physical media reviews on YouTube: Maximum Disc

70.3 The Remakes Tribunal: Blue Streak, War on Everyone 11.03.2026 1h 37m

Continuing Issue 70 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's the Remakes Tribunal putting two more films up for judgement and continuing our Dirty Cops theme. First up a remake on trial, asking if Blue Streak was right to reboot an old British caper film and deserves to exist. Then we have a parole hearing for a film that didn't work the first time. Would a remake fix the many problems with John Patrick McDonagh's War on Everyone? The first parts of the issue are already out - Double Reel Monthly and Classics and Hidden Gems. A Spotlight episode on Bong Joon Ho will be out next week. Check out Alan's author page Here: And check out our YouTube channel for physical media reviews on Maximum Disc

70.2 Classics and Hidden Gems: Training Day, Internal Affairs 04.03.2026 1h 34m

Continuing Issue 70 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is Classics and Hidden Gems, and our theme for this issue is dirty cops. First up for our Classic, Alan finally gets round to watching Denzel Washington's Oscar winning turn in Training Day. For our Hidden Gem, we tell you why you should check out the intense 1990 thriller Internal Affairs. Part one of this issue, Double Reel Monthly is already available for download and next week we bring you the Remakes Tribunal. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out physical media reviews on YouTube here: Maximum Disc

70.1 Double Reel Monthly: Marty Supreme, Dust Bunny, No Other Choice, Wrecking Crew, The Rip, The Wandering Earth, Melancholia 25.02.2026 2h 8m

Double Reel is the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd, and Issue 70 starts here. First up is Double Reel monthly with a look at news, new releases, new and notable films we've watched this month and our annual project films. New cinema releases we review include Marty Supreme and No Other Choice and we've got some new streaming films for you as well - Dust Bunny, Wrecking Crew and The Rip. Alan also takes a look at modern classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Then for our annual projects, Alan's tour of foreign sci fi films takes him to Chinese blockbuster The Wandering Earth and James explores his Curzon subscription with Lars Von Trier's Melancholia. Next week we'll bring you Classics and Hidden Gems and the following week it's the Remakes Tribunal. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author Page And check out Double Reel's YouTube show reviewing physical media here: Maximum Disc

69.4 Spotlight on Michael Mann: Heat, Miami Vice 15.02.2026 1h 19m

Concluding Issue 69 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is a Spotlight on the supreme cinema stylist Michael Mann, and returning guest Calum from the Screen 1 Film Podcast helps us break down his unique filmmaking. We take a close look at the indisputed classic heist epic Heat from 1995, and the much more disputed but endlessly fascinating 2006 reboot of Miami Vice. The other three parts of Issue 69 are available to download now, and Issue 70 will be along on February 25th. Check out Calum's Screen 1 Film Podcast here: Screen 1 Film Podcast Check out our YouTube show Maximum Disc here: Maximum Disc

69.3 The Remakes Tribunal: True Grit (2010), Jane Got a Gun 08.02.2026 1h 38m

Continuing Issue 69 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is the Remakes Tribunal where we put two films up for judgement. Firstly a remake of a well-known film where we ask if it deserves to exist and how it compares to the original - this issue we continue our Westerns theme with True Grit, the Coen Brothers' new version of the 1969 John Wayne film. Then we offer a Parole Hearing to a film that didn't work the first time - the troubled 2015 production Jane Got A Gun. Double Reel Monthly and Classics and Hidden Gems for this issue are already available to download, and we have a Spotlight episode coming next week. Check out Alan's author page here: https://www.facebook.com/AlanBaylesWriter And check out our YouTube show celebrating physical media, Maximum Disc: https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleReelFilm/playlists