Tenet is in the dock this week. Does time fly or do you want to throw yourself overboard? Dave and Joel argue this is a mind bending and original classic, superbly directed by Christopher Nolan. Alex and Gav feel their minds were broken watching a confusing plot played out by uninteresting characters. All this and an impressive impression of Michael Caine turning Russian and a quiz all about Nolan and time travel films! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Project Power is in the hot seat this week. Hot like a shrimp or a tough pill to swallow? Joel defends this week, looking at the great action sequences, fun powers and strong performances by Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and newcomer Dominique Fishback. Ausy and Alex are on the attack saying that the premise and set up of the film writes a cheque that the second half doesn't cash. All this and a retro trailer voice impression and quiz all about drugs in movies! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Big Fish is on trial this week. Will the defence reel the judge in or does the prosecution have it hook, line and sinker? Ausy and Alex argue that this is Tim Burton's most mature film that deals with big issues around life and death whilst showing a fairytale version of 50s America. Dave and Gav point out this is overly sentimental and gets bogged down in a complicated and scattered series of short stories. All this and a classic southern belle impression and a quiz about Tim Burton's frequent ...
Deep Blue Sea is in the hot seat this week. Is there more below the surface here or will it get chewed to pieces? Dave and Joel defend, calling this the poster child for 90s disaster movies that doesn't fail in it's aim to entertain. Gav and Ausy are on the attack, saying this is a film that constantly shifts genres and makes up the rules as it goes along. Besides this we have an impression of Stellan Skarsgård being eaten by a shark and an incredibly geeky quiz about smart monsters. www.filmson...
Eagle vs. Shark takes the hot seat this week. Does it fly high or plumb the depths? Ausy and Alex defend, pointing out the deep emotions that run below the surface of this awkward romcom and touching performances by the leads. Gav and Joel prosecute, saying that this romcom is light on both romance and comedy and tries so hard to be unconventional it ends up being boring. On top of this we have a pretty good kiwi impression and a quiz all about sharks! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Batman and Robin is on trial this week. A beautiful blossom or the bane of the franchise? Gav and Alex defend, saying that this was groundbreaking in the genre, exploring the wacky roots of Batman before everything got dark and gritty. Joel and Dave prosecute, pointing out that this barely resembles a Batman film fans would recognise and any script with this many ice puns can't be acceptable. All this with a slightly french Schwarzenegger impression and a quiz about Batman villains! www.filmsont...
We've been a little slow in editing and publishing recently due to lockdown issues but rest assured the episodes have all been recorded and will start coming in thick and fast. The descriptions will get back to normal soon too. We promise! Anyway, to continue the impromptu bird month, Artemis Fowl goes on trial this week. A spring chicken or a giant turkey? Ausy and Dave are on defence and look at how the book has been adapted for a new audience and why a new generation of children will love it....
Birdman is in the dock this week as we continue on an avian theme for the rest of the month. A sell out run or a total flop? Alex and Dave defend and point out the original story and incredible performances whereas Gav and Ausy feel an ambiguous ending and unchallenging roles make this a dud. To top this off we have a batman/birdman impression and a quiz all about meta-cinema! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Lovebirds is in the hot seat this week. A sweet song or a dirty splatter falling from a great height? Gav and Ausy defend, talking about the excellent performances and witty script. Joel and Dave disagree, saying that this is no more than a rehash of other more successful films. There's also an attempt at a New Orleans drawl and a bird-based quiz! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Dunkirk takes the stand this week. Is it a meticulous recount of an important event in British history or does it get bogged down in patriotism? Ausy and Dave and Alex prosecute until the latter realises he's meant to be defending it. They point out the lack of any real protagonist and the "stiff upper lip" approach of the script and actors. Gav, later joined my Alex, defends by highlighting the incredible cinematography, score and attention to detail. There's also a quiz based on War films and ...
After such a great response form the Disney+ challenge, we decided to try it again but for Amazon... With so much to choose from we limited it to horror films on Prime. You can't begin to imagine the films we picked for each other. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
We're many many weeks into coronavirus lockdown now and have decided that we really need to inflict further inconvenience on each others isolation experiences. Did we decide to pick out some Disney gems or the most obscure Disney durge... no prizes for guessing correctly. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Midsommar takes the stand this week. Are fans brainwashed or is this cutting edge horror? Joel and Dave prosecute, discussing the unnecessary gore and unbelievable stupidity of the characters. Gav and Ausy strongly disagree, pointing out the incredible cinematography and complex themes running throughout. On top of all this there's a quiz about cults in film and an impression of a swedish accent unlike any you have heard before. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Road house is on the chopping block this week. Timeless 80s action masterpiece or a pain in the neck? Gav and Dave defend this week, arguing that this is a film that sets out to entertain and does exactly that. Joel and Alex prosecute, pointing out the dated attitudes towards women and nonsensical plot. Plus an impression of the wonderful Sam Elliot and a quiz! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Extraction is in the hot seat this week. An adrenaline pumping blockbuster or as much fun as a face full of rake? Joel and Gav argue it's a hit, highlighting the innovative action scenes and great performance by Chris Hemsworth. Ausy and Dave go on the attack, discussing the lack of any original story or dialogue. To top it off there's a quiz called Chris cross and we learn that Australian accents are hard to get right. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
The Rock (1996) is on trial this week. Does it soar like a rocket or get impaled like Tony Todd? Alex and Dave defend this week, arguing that classic 90s action and a strong cast make this a hit. Gav and Ausy disagree, pointing out that tired action clichés and a terrible performance by Cage make them want to throw away the key. On top of this there's also an impression of Connery (there's more pressure when it's a classic) and a quiz all about Michael Bay films. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
The ambitious Cloud Atlas is in the dock this week. Will it hold up or crumble under the pressure? Joel and Alex defend this week, highlighting the versatile performances and rich plot. Ausy and Gav try to bring them crashing down to earth, arguing the length and sheer amount of story stop this from being a hit. As always there is a dubious impression and a quiz at the end! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
The 2001 Ocean's 11 is on trial this week. Does it hit the jackpot or is it caught red-handed? We have our special guest and friend Big Dave joining us this week to lend some sanity to proceedings as well as his genuine opinion. Gav and Joel prosecute, pointing out the glaring lack of substantial female roles and a plot that lacks any tension. Dave and Alex defend, arguing that stylish direction and great performances make this a hit. As well as all of this we discover doing an impersonation of ...
This week Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is on trial. Is it totally awesome or completely bodacious? Cowabunga or cowabungedup? Turtle shell or or turtles head? ... you get the picture. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Cloverfield is on trial this week. Does it bring the house down or does it make your head want to explode? Joel and Alex are defending this week, arguing that outstanding acting and an original take make this a classic. Dave and Ausy disagree, pointing out the tired monster movie tropes and stomach churning camerawork. All this and an incredibly awful impression of TJ Miller, plus a quiz based on famous cinema monsters. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
This week we're putting The Warriors on trial. Is it a hard hitting cult classic or does it pull it's punches? Gav and Dave are on the defence this time, claiming this is a hidden gem with innovative direction and a strong message about gang violence. Joel and Alex prosecute, arguing that cult status covers a multitude of sins. All this plus impressions of Zeus and a quiz. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Event Horizon is in the hot seat this week. An epic journey into the unknown or a confused wander into the void? Gav and Dave put their hearts on the line defending this week, arguing that superb performances and an original take on sci-fi horror means it should take its place on our hallowed Hit List. Ausy and Alex prosecute, pointing out the high levels of needless gore and anticlimactic ending. Plus: impressions of Sean Pertwee and a quiz! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
The Irishman is on trial... Just like kissing the Blarney Stone? or more like passing a kidney stone? Please accept some heartfelt apologies! we thought we had released this episode back after the Bone Alone episode... it seemed to get lost in Ausy's birthday celebrations and his unfathomable podast folder structure. All the usual good stuff is here. Hope you enjoy! www.filmsontrial.co.uk
We're back with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Is this a clever reflection on the human condition or should you pay good money to have it erased from you memory? All the usual good stuff returns, xylophones, insults, trivia and the quiz but most importantly the caption contest and the freddo giveaway www.filmsontrial.co.uk
This week we pass judgement on the 2020 Harley Quinn movie, Birds of Prey or one of the other names it has been marketed as. Is it a majestic feathered eagle, or just a bit bald? www.filmsontrial.co.uk
The HP Lovecraft horror classic, Reanimator is on trial this week. Is this a film that should have been left to rest? or is it in everyones interest that it is kept alive? This weeks quiz is all about Lovecraft and loads of other great content... as always. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
This week we put 1917 on trial. Is it a on-shot, war-time, cinematic masterpiece? Or, should it have been left in the trenches? This is the first episode we have recorded in 2020 as we had some major equipment failure over the Christmas period and no money to fix or replace things. So, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE accept our apologies for the slow start to the year and for any dips in sound quality for this episode. It's all new equipment and this recording was actually the first time we opened the bo...
After a bumpy ride with our recording equipment we are finally able to publish our fist episode of the year!!! This week we have a quick reflection on the films and events of 2019. We discuss our best and worst films of 2019, and a bumper quiz on things that happened in the movie word during the last year. www.filmsontrial.co.uk
Bone Alone is on trial! Is it delicious calcium based chew with a wonderful marrow filled core or is it just the scraps from the table with a few dregs of somebody elses wonderful meal still attached? Not a delightful image for comparison this week but then it is the middle of January and we're allowed to be a little more negative than usual. :S Bone Alone is not a humourously titiled porn parody it is in fact an homage to the Christmas Classic Home Alone but with dogs. Obviously this was Gav's ...
On the fourth week of Christmas Films on Trial forgot to release an episode... because they were too busy getting in the festive spirit. So, better late than never: Scrooged is on trial this week. Will this put a little love in your heart? or will just the thought it give you a heart attack? I know, I know not my greatest intro blurb but it's January and I'm feeling the full effects of a Christmas of excess. Perhaps a visit by some Christmas spirits will see us all through this dark month. The q...
