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Filmageddon

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Society has crumbled. All there is left to do is quiz! Frank Soldato is the diabolical host of the monthly film quiz ‘FILMAGEDDON’, the podcast version of London’s biggest film quiz. Test your knowledge along with his regular team captains as they battle through hundreds of films they don’t know the title of and actors they confuse for other actors.
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Episodes

Filmageddon Presents: Cardback Cafe

Filmageddon is an international brand, in so much that the members are currently spread out across the globe in various states of work and undress. So they thought, let's do something a little different. While Filmageddon hit the breaks for the week (arguably, have they ever been out of 1st gear? One for the purists to ponder) please let is introduce to you the CARDBACK CAFE PODCAST. Do ya like collectables? Figurines? Little posing fellas? WELL! This is the kind of thing you will probably dig. ...

Aug 29, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Episode 95 - Worst Cinema Experiences

A truly special edition of the Filmageddon Podcast sees Frank Soldato and Adam Grundy dive into what makes a bad experience at the cinema. With some amazing listener experiences and a chilling stories from both Blair Treacy , and Luke Ibbetson , the lads focus in on what can make or break your time at the flicks. Frank and Adam also discuss some awkward encounters with celebrities, including Frank's most recent one with a certain Hollywood star who may have been involved in some...American Pie!!...

Aug 13, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Episode 94 - Robert De Niro and his Platform Shoes

The film boys are back. This week, Frank Soldato , Adam Grundy and Blair Treacy return to the hot seat of film Hell, discussing some of the big headlines from the week, including the surprising story that stars like Jason Statham, Vin Diesel, and Dwayne 'The Rock' 'The Scorpion King' Johnson employ people or family members to count how many times they get punched. How mad is that? They also talk about the trailer for Martin Scorsese's newest Netflix offering THE IRISHMAN as well as the social me...

Aug 06, 201954 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Episode 93 - Films of August

Zoinks! Frank Soldato and Adam Grundy take you on a whirlwind guide of the movies that release in August 2019, the year of our Lord. Including: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Brian Banks, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, The Kitchen, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Blinded By the Light, Good Boys, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, AND LOADS MORE. There's absolute loads in August, and you know you'll only bother with The Rock w/ ...

Jul 30, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Episode 92 - SDCC Comic Con Round Up

If we put a gun to your head, what would you say will happen to the movie landscape of 2030? No, you can't ring the police, we cut the line. And one of us ate your mobile. How about what the hell went down at SDCC (San Diego Comic Con)? Do you know all about the Marvel Disney one million films being released? How about the two Halloween films or Star Trek: Picard? Watchmen!? Well, Frank Soldato , Adam Grundy , and Blair Treacy are going to guide you by the genitals to discover what the latest wo...

Jul 23, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Episode 91 - Good Friday and Holiday Films (and a Quizcast!)

A very special episode this week, featuring Frank Soldato, Adam Grundy, Blair Treacy, and a guest appearance from a Filmageddon OG and actual film director Luke Ibbetson as they discuss the entries they received for the BIG QUESTION this week - if you could make a film based on a holiday or day, what would you do? There's also time for a quizcast. Bread and butter stuff innit, you know what to expect from your good film boys. Answer along at home/work/the gym/the graveyard ya spooky kids. We als...

Jul 15, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 91

Episode 90.5 - The Journey To Save The Quizmaster (Podcast Update)

It's only been a few days since the last podcast, but Frank Soldato has been lost inside a video game jungle for too long. With Blair stationed at the entrance, Adam Grundy makes his way through the jungle to find his Quizmaster and restore balance to the Filmageddon universe! The guys discuss the new release date for the podcast, as well as what they're planning to do going forward. It's an update, so it's not a full episode. It exists between the now and then, a supplement, if you will. Next e...

Jul 08, 201921 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Episode 90 - Films of July

With Frank Soldato trapped in a video game (or is that fighting in the jungles of Myanmar?) his quizzlings Adam Grundy and Blair Treacy steady the ship and discuss ALL the films coming out in the month of July. This includes Spider-Man: Far From Home, Midsommar, Crawl, Stuber, The Lion King, and 'guilty by association' Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. They also briefly figure out which toy from Toy Story they'd bone. Well, when the cat's away... They get to listener's answers for the Q...

Jul 04, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 90

Episode 89 - Two Weebs Who Love Evangelion

It's been a mad week, but the two dedicated good boys 'Quizmaster' Frank Soldato and 'Assmaster' Blair Treacy sit down to talk about their eternal love for Neon Genesis Evangelion now that it's made its redubbed Netflix debut. Chatting about the effect the series has had on them, on how it may or may not click with a younger audience in 2019, and about who they would cast in a live-action version. Hint: none of these actors are the age of children... The guys also talk about their last QUESTION ...

Jun 27, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Episode 88 - Franchises & A Film Quiz

There's been an awakening. Yes, film trivia is back! It's what made the FILMAGEDDON PODCAST what it is. So, like a TV show on its last legs, the lads have returned to what started it all. This week, 'Actual Quizmaster’ Frank Soldato pits ’Tried His Best' Adam Grundy and ‘Cinephile, I think’ Blair Treacy against each other for a QUIZCAST. The theme? Well, today's episode is all about FILM FRANCHISES. What makes a film franchise? There's been a lot of film franchises coming back after 10-20 years,...

Jun 20, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Episode 87 - Dark Phoenix and E3 Review (Spoiler Free)

**Spoiler Free** This week, ‘ Quizmaster ’ Frank Soldato talks with ‘ They Spent 20 Years Buggering the X-team And All I Got Was This Dermatophagia ’ Adam Grundy and ‘ Ya Killed Me Mudda ’ Blair Treacy all about the new disaster flick DARK PHOENIX. As in it’s a disaster. Heh heh. You having that one Simon Kinsberg? You like that do you? They talk about the defining highs and plethora of lows with the X-Men series as Disney shoves it into a shallow grave. The lads also talk about E3, the big game...

Jun 13, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Episode 86 - The History of Godzilla including The King of the Monsters

**Spoiler Free** What's that sound in the distance? Could it be...is it....it is!...it's the big Japanese lizard in his newest outing. Hide yo kids! Remember that? Remember the 90's? ‘Knows All About Godzilla’ Frank Soldato and ‘That the dinosaur?’ Adam Grundy , talk all about GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. But wait, that's not all. Spend some time with our Godzilla expert Frank and learn about the abridged history of the Godzilla series, including some recommendations about what films to see t...

Jun 06, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 86

Episode 85 - Films Coming Up In June

Guess what. May is over. Pull your pants up, the trauma will set in ten years later. Us FILM FANS are heading in to June, but what the hell is even on at the cinema? ‘Quizmaster’ Frank Soldato and ‘Not Quizmaster’ Adam Grundy , talk about all the films coming out in the month of June. The month of our Lord. The month of a SHAFT film!? Jesus… The good film boys are talking about GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, MA, ROCKETMAN, X-MEN DARK PHOENIX, LATE NIGHT, THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2, MEN IN BLACK:...

May 30, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Episode 84 - The Final Word on Game of Thrones

In a rare "wait, that's telly, not film" episode, Frank Soldato and Blair Treacy give their FINAL thoughts on the FINAL episode of GAME OF THRONES, a very popular television programme loved by trillions (aliens and ghosts count). The lads discuss the end of the show, the reception from die hard fans and sad losers who make petitions about it, as well as what it's like to indulge in such an iconic series - and what void it may leave in TV viewing. What will become of the actors? What next for the...

May 23, 201954 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Episode 83 - Pokemon Detective Pikachu AND Which Pokemon Would You F***

Here we are again. Frank Soldato , Adam Grundy ,and a returning Blair Treacy sit down and run through what they thought of that Oscar-bait little indie film called POKEMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU. Where they excited? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!? Like the Thunder Punch of an Electabuzz, the Filmageddon team cover some hard-hitting questions. Did Nintendo and Warner Bros play it safe with their choice of subject? Did they avoid criticism by swerving a live-action version of the anime? Where do they go from he...

May 17, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Episode 82 - Shed of the Dead

Filmageddon, now risen from it's podcasting grave, continues to wander the Earth in search of film-flesh to feast upon. This week, Frank Soldato and Adam Grundy review the new British zombie horror flick 'Shed of the Dead', which is set to debut at the Sci-Fi London Film Festival. Tickets for the May 18th Premiere Available now: https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/Stratford_London/film/sci-fi-london-2019-shed-of-the-dead Shed of the Dead: https://www.shedofthedead.com Twitter: https://twitter.c...

May 09, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Episode 81 - Avengers Endgame SPOILERS

It takes nine months to create human life. It takes eight months for a new episode of the Filmageddon podcast to finally crawl from the womb of shite cinema and present itself, completely billy bollocks, to you. Ta-daa. Oh my god why does it look like that!? Welcome to the bandwagon ‘cause this is an AVENGERS ENDGAME SPOILER SPECIAL. We couldn’t let the last ten years of The Ultimate Disney Cash Cow pass by without having a little chat about if it was worth the wait. So join Frank Soldato and Ad...

May 03, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Episode 80 - Summer Catch-up and Slenderman's Penis

Hey everyone! Films eh? Films are great! Fab! Spread the love! Hit the bell for the notification squad! Subscribe and rate! Yadda bloody yadda. All that waffle. All that filler. Life is filler. Films are filler. Let's chat filler. Frank Soldato , Adam Grundy , and Blair Treacy talk about the films they saw last week ( Crazy Rich Asians, The Predator, Ocean's 8 ) as well as some recent news on Disney slowing down Star Wars releases, Bond 25's new director, & a terrible Child's Play remake tha...

Sep 21, 20181 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Episode 79 - Not Fans of James Corden

After a mid-week disaster with some recording, the Filmageddon Podcast returns and attempts to recreate some of the magic. A rushed reboot. Like every new Batman. Frank Soldato , Adam Grundy , and prodigal child Luke Ibbetson discuss the films they saw this week (Oceans 8, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, Hotel Artemis), as well as where Luke's been all this time ( making a film ) and what winds them up about James Corden, Britain's best export since the mad cow disease epidemic....

Jul 29, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Episode 78 - Rugrats

Did you know there's going to be a Rugrats live action film? Or a film from Toto the friggin' dog's perspective? Do you irrationally care about such trivial junk? Shimmy down the ladder into our bunker, you're in good company. A hive of deviants with differing opinions on that Jeff Goldblum statue. The Filmageddon crew return to discuss a small selection of breaking film news, the hottest takes since the last episodes's bombshells, as well as their predictions for Comic Con.

Jul 19, 20181 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Episode 77 - Hot Takes

Like the sun, Filmageddon have returned from a cold, lonely winter, radiating anything it touches and burning the heads of balding men (and ladies!) everywhere. Where have the crew been? How many air miles has Frank collected now? They still doing their #ChickenBoyz streams? Also, films! Chatting Short Circuit 2, box office numbers compared to last year (that had no World Cup!), ScarJo and her unwise role decisions (and love of SodaStreams), and the time Blair went to L. Ron Hubbard's birthday p...

Jul 12, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Filmageddon Podcast - Episode 76 - Update At 35,000ft

Your eyes don't deceive you, Filmageddon have birthed a brand new episode of their award winning (TBC) podcast! Frank Soldato , Quizmaster, television host, dog owner, and film watcher is back to deliver you an update all about the state of Filmageddon in 2018. When's the next quiz? Where've they been? What they doing? When's the next quiz? Who or what is a #ChickenBoy🐔!? In the second part of the podcast, Frank is joined by past #Shot4Shot guest Rob Heath as they discuss watching films on a lo...

Mar 17, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Episode 75 - Star Wars The Last Jedi SPOILERS

Frank Soldato , Adam Grundy , and Blair Treacy sit down to discuss Star Wars: The Last Jedi in the most spoiler-ific spoilrery spoiler podcast ever. We're warning you, here be spoilers. About Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The highs, the lows, the mind-blowing moments and the 'the hell was that?' scenes, we're chatting everything in this SPOILERS EPISODE FOR GOD'S SAKE THERE ARE SPOILERS. By the way, Filmageddon good boy and Director extraordinaire Luke Ibbetson appeared recently on The Dream Factory...

Dec 15, 201753 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Episode 74 - The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Life Imitation, The Florida Project

On the 12th October 2017, Frank Soldato and Adam Grundy descended upon the BFI London Film Festival 2017 for a day of film screenings including The Killing of a Sacred Deer , Life Imitation , and The Florida Project . They also encountered a mad man at the McDonalds. Was he an angel? A ghost? The spirit of a discarded hamburger? They may never know. Join the lads for a SPOILER FREE (unless you really wanted to see Life Imitation) episode of the Filmageddon podcast, recorded live at a Caffe Nero,...

Oct 17, 20171 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Episode 73 - Harry Dean Stanton and BFI London Film Festival 2017

Frank Soldato, Adam Grundy and Blair Treacy sit down to talk about the life of Harry Dean Stanton. What made him the actor he was - and his best roles. The crew also discuss the upcoming BFI London Film Festival 2017 - what they're looking out for with their swanky passes! There's also a chance to fit in a trademark Filmageddon game which ends in what can only be described as 'a shambles'. If you’re into getting PROPER SPOOKED then come to our Halloween/Horror-themed FILM QUIZ at The Prince Char...

Sep 21, 201750 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Episode 72 - IT

Frank Soldato and Adam Grundy crack wise about IT, that creepy, didn't-it-do-well-at-the-box-office film about some crazy kids and a creepy Skarsgård (Bill, but Stellan is pretty shifty too!). Spoilers in this episode! But the crew examine what made it so good - and what potentially let it down in parts. Mainly glowing, but it makes sense. If you listen you'll find out, and you can then pass off this opinion like it's your own. Like QI , but for this one specific Stephen King film. They also loo...

Sep 14, 201750 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Episode 71 - Detroit and True Story Movies

With the release of Detroit, the whitest fellas in the film game Adam Grundy and Blair Treacy (with a ghostly visit from Frank Soldato as he moves house) gush about the film. They also have an in-depth discussion at the expectations an audience can have when they know a movie is 'based on a true story' vs. when they don't. It's a load of funzies. But mainly serious. But maybe some funzies. Subscribe to our Youtube if you would. Not above begging at this point: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu...

Sep 05, 201744 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Episode 70 - Rich Bastard Edition

This week saw the release of the Forbes list 'World's Highest Paid Actors and Actresses 2017' so what better way to find out who features than for the Quizmaster Frank Soldato himself to get quizzed by Adam Grundy and Blair Treacy . It's an old-school episode of the Filmageddon podcast to celebrate getting to 70 episodes. Five more and we could be [topical joke about old person/Donald Trump]. As always, big massive taaa laaaa to The Prince Charles Cinema and Dark Bunny Tees . We return for a liv...

Aug 23, 201726 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Episode 69 - Atomic Giant Lizard

On this episode of the Filmageddon Podcast, Frank Soldato and Adam Grundy gush in great detail about the screening of Shin Godzilla they attended at the Prince Charles Cinema, as well as a spoiler-free review of Atomic Blonde . They ponder what a 'John Wick-esque' universe would be, and how good Sonic Mania looks. Sounds good? It does to me (the sentient voice behind this). As always, massive thanks to Dark Bunny Tees for providing awesome prizes to giveaway at the live quiz. We did give a cheek...

Aug 16, 201746 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Episode 68 - Stephen King's Cinematic Universe

With the upcoming release of The Dark Tower, Frank Soldato , Adam Grundy , and Blair Treacy dive deep into conversation in search for the definition of a 'cinematic universe' and what that means in regards to The King of Books Stephen King. Boo! Gotcha! Did we scare you? Now imagine that but 400 pages! The lads also chat Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit's Heart Attack , Valerian , Blast From The Past , and get themselves pretty pumped up about the limited release of Shin Godzilla ( screening at The Pr...

Aug 10, 201755 minSeason 1Ep. 68
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