Fight Club is on trial this week. Is it a love tap or a sucker punch? Alex defends, saying a faithful adaptation of the original classic novel coupled with David Fincher's magic touch make this a knockout. Gav thinks this fight was thrown, saying its mixed and confusing messages have not aged well, and that Brad Pitt's Tyler Durden hits below the belt. All this with an impression of Meatloaf and a quiz all about rules in films. Who is coffee for? www.filmsontrial.co.uk/266
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 266
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) is on trial this week. A sweet treat or like falling into a brown, disgusting river? Dave defends this sleeper hit, saying an iconic performance from Gene Wilder, hit songs and a tasty supporting cast make this a classic. Gav disagrees, saying the film glosses over the questionable morals of a psychotic capitalist who is likely guilty of trafficking the Oompa Loompas. All this with an impression of an Oompa Loompa and a quiz all about famous movie resta...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 265
City of Angels is on trial. A match made in heaven or has hell frozen over? Gav defends this week, pointing to a rich story that doesn't tug on your heartstrings for the sake of it and sublime performances. The devil is the details for Alex however, as he struggles to get past Maggie's lack of basic cycle safety awareness. All this with an impression of Dennis Franz and a quiz all about songs commissioned especially for movies. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/264
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 264
This week we put The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on trial. Is it pulling its weight, or is it too much weight to bear? Dave says that it's an enjoyable comic piece with two great central performances, whereas Alex argues that it has a lot of potential which it never delivers on. All of this plus a quiz about heavy items and an impression of the man himself. Let us know what you think of the episode, and don't forget to leave us a 5* rating. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/263
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 263
Adaptation is on trial this week. Fresh as a daisy or best if we nip it in the bud? Alex defends one of his all time favourites, saying stand out performances from a stellar cast coupled with a truly original story and tight script make this a bed of roses. Gav and Dave have no qualms trampling on every single argument however, calling this masterpiece "w*nky" and asking the question: is a car chase a car chase if no car is being chased? All this with a quiz where we guess films from a tagline w...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 262
Longlegs is on trial this week. The daddy of detective horror films or does it trip over itself? Gav defends, stating that superb direction and a great aesthetic put him in seventh heaven. The devil is in the details for Ausy and Alex however, as they say a promising beginning ultimately collapses in a poor third act with podcast favourite up to his old antics. All this with an impression of Cage doing an impression of Marc Bolan, and a quiz all about serial killers in films. www.filmsontrial.co...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 261
Renfield is in the dock this week. Something to sink our teeth into or does it make our blood boil? Dave defends, arguing a tight script and a killer premise make this film slay. Gav prosecutes, saying a messy mash of genres and confusing plot turns ended up breaking his heart. All this with an impression of Dracula and a quiz where we guess the vampire movie from the tagline. 'Eine symphonie des grauens', anybody? www.filmsontrial.co.uk/260
Nov 01, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 260
Gone in 60 Seconds is on trial this week. Is this an old banger or will it drive us round the bend? Ausy, a long time fan of Gone in 60 Seconds, finally gets the chance to defend this car heist classic with Dave, arguing it set the formula for car action films for the next 20 years. Joel and Alex prosecute, saying that a lack of cars in a car movie is criminal, and that too many characters means big actors like Robert Duval are left in the dust. All this with an impression of Vinnie Jones and a ...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 259
The Wicker Man (2006) is on trial this week. Sweet as honey or better left in its cage? Gav defends, saying that watching Nicolas Cage karate chop his way through a pagan mystery dressed as a bear is tough to top. Dave and Alex argue that a smattering of unintentionally hilarious moments do not make up for the fact that this remake of a horror classic has taken out all the actual horror. All this with an impression and quiz about the main man himself, Nicolas Cage. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/258
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 258
The Wicker Man (1973) is on trial this week. Do we like these apples or is it a basket case? Gav argues a gripping story about paganism and Christianity topped off with one of the finest finales in horror history make this a classic. Dave and Alex argue it tries to be both a mystery-horror and a deep discussion of religion, ending up as neither. All this with an impression of Christopher Lee and another of a flaming Edward Woodward, with a quiz all about angles in historic monuments. www.filmson...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 257
Aladdin (2019) is on trial this week. Is it a magic carpet ride, or a step too Jafar? Gav celebrates the film's musical numbers, and highlights that a lot of the controversies of the original have been addressed. Alex argues that an odd choice in director and a subpar genie really hinder the film. There are great arguments from both sides, an impression of Guy Richie, and a quiz all about the 1001 Arabian Nights. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/256
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 256
Aladdin (1992) is on trial this week. A whole new world or a step Jafar? Gav mercilessly prosecutes, saying that the story is woeful and the use of stereotypes to depict middle eastern characters make this almost unwatchable. Alex and Ausy defend, looking at the film as the first Disney attempt at a story outside Western folk-tales that may have made many mistakes, but got some things right too. All this with an impression of the parrot and a quiz all about voice actors in Disney history. www.fi...
Aug 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 255
The Mummy (2017) is on trial this week. Are we all Set or is this a film in Isis? Gav defends, saying that having an action superstar like Cruise elevates this to another level. Dave is less enthusiastic, saying that this film is flawed in every possible way, killing the Dark Universe franchise before it even began. All this with an impression of the superb Russell Crowe and a quiz all about Tom Cruise! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/254
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 254
The Mummy (1999) is on trial this week. Does it help us unwind or is it better left under wraps? Dave argues an exciting plot with a director directing his own script makes for a scary, yet also family-friendly, adventure. Gav thinks the tone is all over the place, stretching thin at nearly 2 hours in length. All this with an impression of a Hungarian con-man and a quiz based on mummies! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/253
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 253
We are putting both Dune Parts I and II on trial this week. Will we get our just deserts, or does it leave us high and dry? Alex and Ausy say this is the definitive adaptation of the book, unlikely to be surpassed with such attention to detail in every aspect of production. Dave argues that too much detail causes a sluggish pace, the film thoroughly exploring every part of the book for a collective runtime of over five hours. All this with an awful attempt at a Charlotte Rampling impression, a m...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 252
Dune (1984) is on trial this week. Does it add some spice or should we bury our heads in the sand? Dave and Ausy argue this is an imaginative retelling by director David Lynch that packs a stellar cast. Alex is less fond of constant narration and voiceover that try to string together a huge amount of material with little to no success. All this with an impression of Sting and a quiz all about worms in films! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/251
May 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 251
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning is on trial this week. A runaway train or a nonentity? Gav passionately defends, arguing that slick action and an AI villain make this an accomplished addition to the series. Ausy and Alex feel that the lack of any tangible villain as well as fairly derivative action make this a fail. All this with an impression of Tom Cruise and a quiz all about actors doing stunts! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/250
May 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 250
No Hard Feelings is on trial this week. A strong contender or a complete flop? Dave and Ausy defend, saying this fresh take on the romcom has great comedic moments and a superb central performance from Jennifer Lawrence. Gav disagrees, saying that an insane basic premise is not helped by too much cringe humour and half-hearted characters. All this with an impression of a New Yorker and a quiz to test your film knowledge! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/249
Apr 13, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 249
Evil Dead Rise is on trial this week. A cut above the rest or is the glass half empty? Gav argues this is a loving tribute to the franchise that will satisfy fans whilst still shocking them. Dave and Alex feel that some lines are better left uncrossed and that all this pain and gore ultimately ends up in us feeling nothing at all. All this with an impression of Elvis as a Deadite and a quiz all about high-rise buildings in films www.filmsontrial.co.uk/248
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 248
Our Best of 2023 season continues as we put John Wick 4 on trial. Is it a candle in the wind? Or is it burning the candle at both ends? There are great arguments for both sides, a slapdash John Wick quiz, and an impression of the man himself. Hope that you enjoy. Let us know what you think in the comments! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/247
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 247
Saltburn is on trial this week. Will we lap it up or is it better left to rest in peace? Gav argues that a strong cast and big moments make this a fun ride guaranteed to get everyone talking. Dave and Alex say shocking scenes can't distract them from a shoddy plot that lacks any real point. All this with an impression of an Oxbridge student and a quiz all about disturbing scenes in films. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/246
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 246
Oppenheimer is on trial this week. Is it worth the hype or a 3 hour dud? Gav and Ausy say this is a spectacular, original piece of filmmaking that delves into a dark corner of human history. Dave says the film tries too hard to make Oppenheimer a sympathetic character whilst littering the plot with historical inaccuracies and amalgamated characters. All this with an impression of the biggest science man of all time, Albert Einstein! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/245
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 245
Barbie is in the hot seat this week. Does it make every day the best day ever or is it somehow always doing something wrong? Dave defends, highlighting a beyond stellar cast and a thought provoking story that is also thoroughly entertaining. Gav and Alex do not feel it is fantastic however, saying they can't get past the fact it is essentially a feature length advert full of irrelevant cameos. All this with an impression of both the lead singers of Aqua and a quiz all about toys in movies! www.f...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 244
This week, Danny Trejo season continues, as the gang put Spy Kids on trial. Is it a spy hit, or a spy miss? Gav argues that the film is an enjoyable and fun film that kids can still enjoy to this day, whereas Dave disagrees and says that it was poor back in the day, and definitely hasn't aged well. There's an impression of Antonio Banderas and a quiz all about the man himself, Danny Trejo. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/243
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 243
This week Machete is on trial. Is it a machete, or is it a butter knife? Dave argues that it's a bombastic grindhouse movie full of laughs and violence. But Gav disagrees and says that it's very one note, and that although it made an enjoyable 3 minute trailer, it didn't translate well to a full feature film. There's no judge this week, so both lads have to reach a general consensus. Will they be able to do it? Give it a listen and find out! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/242
Dec 23, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 242
X (2022) is on trial this week. An afternoon delight or better with the lights off? Gav defends, saying this is a homage with a fresh look at sex within the slasher sub-genre of horror. Dave does not agree, saying that the need for a second film (Pearl) to make sense of the first does not bode well. All this with a synopsis read out in a southern drawl and a quiz all about over the top horror deaths. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/241
Dec 06, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 241
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) is on trial. Are we as happy as a hog in slops or is it all hat and no cattle? This ain't Gav's first rodeo when it comes to horror, but he believes this is a classic of the genre with gruesome scenes that don't rely on gore and the introduction of the iconic villain Leatherface. For Alex this dog don't hunt, with the actual massacre lasting only 5 minutes tops and a total absence of tension throughout. All this with a mind-bending quiz and an impression of a r...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 240
The Mighty Ducks is on trial this week. Does it take to the water or is it skating on thin ice? Ausy and Gav have cherished memories of this film as an important part of their childhood, learning about teamwork and the positive consequences of drink driving. Alex does not agree, saying a weak plot and an emphasis on winning above all else makes this a lame duck. All this with an impression of Donald Duck himself and a quiz all about hockey in films! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/239
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 239
Backdraft is in the hot seat this week. Does it flame high or give us heartburn? Alex and Gav defend, saying this is the definitive film about firefighters that has incredible practical effects and a solid cast. Dave points to a weak plot, poor script and unrealistic action that ultimately makes it go up in smoke. All this with a quiz about firefighters in films and an off-the-cuff impression of Donald Sutherland. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/238
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 238
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is on trial this week. Does it get itself in Hoth water or is it a happy Endor? Joel and Dave say Lucas finally got it right with this one, delivering exactly the Star Wars film fans were waiting for. Ausy and Alex say lessons were not learned, with terrible dialogue and far too much CGI fluff. All this with an impression of the Emperor and a Star Wars quiz! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/237
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 237
