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Films on Trial

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Each week we will act as judge, prosecution, and defence as we recreate a courtroom scenario, and decide whether a much loved (or hated) film should end up on the Hit List or not. Film trivia, quizzes, banter, terrible impressions, musical interludes, and lots of debating ensue as we put Films on Trial.

Episodes

Avengers: End Game

This week the gang put Avengers: End Game on trial. In the news, the gang talk about the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, and John Cena possibly joining the Fast and the Furious franchise. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our worst spoilers! Also, this week’s quiz is a bumper 22 question MCU quiz! All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

May 02, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 92

Train to Busan

This week the Korean zombie film Train to Busan is on trial. Is this a riveting train journey through the Korean countryside or an absolute wreck? Even though Alex couldnb't make it for this episode all the usual features are here, quizzes, impressions, the news andd even film feels! www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Apr 19, 20191 hr 9 minEp. 91

Tango and Cash

This week the gang put Tango and Cash on trial. Is it a refreshing summer drink? Or is it squash? In the news, the gang talk about Idris Elba being rumoured for Suicide Squad 2, and also provide a no spoilers review of Captain Marvel. Plus in this week’s Film Feels who's better, Stallone or Russell? Also, this week’s quiz is all about the UK drink Tango! All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Apr 09, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 90

Us

This week the gang put Us on trial. Is it for Us? Or should it Get Out? In the news, the gang talk about Oscar Isaac possibly playing Batman, and Deadpool to the MCU. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite doppelgängers in movies. Also, this week’s quiz is all about Us...ish! All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Mar 26, 20191 hrEp. 89

Falling Down

This week the gang put Falling Down on trial. Is it ascend to the top of the Hit List? Or does it just fall down? In the news, the gang talk about movie rumours including; Oscar Isaac playing Solid Snake in a Metal Gear Solid movie, Wesley Snipes and Kevin Feige bringing Blade into the MCU, and Lupita Nyong'o and Rami Malek being circled for the new James Bond film. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite falls in movies. Also, this week’s quiz is provided by Ausy (so who knows w...

Mar 21, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 88

Big Trouble in Little China

This week the gang put Big Trouble in Little China on trial. Is it Little China? Or is it Big Trouble? In this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite John Carpenter films. Also, this week’s quiz is all about John Carpenter. All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Mar 20, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 87

Where Eagles Dare

This week the gang put Where Eagles Dare on trial. Is it daring? Or not worth sharing? In the news, the gang talk about... Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our Favourite hell raisers. Also, this week’s quiz is all about... All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Mar 08, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 86

Oscars 2019 predictions

Special bonus episode! The gang discuss the 2019 Academy Awards nominations, and place bets on the winners of each category. Plus all of the usual banter and shenanigans! Why not play along at home, and let us know what you’ve voted on Twitter @filmstrials www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Feb 23, 201930 min

Alita: Battle Angel

Alita Battle Angel is on trial this week. Is it a royal triumph or a heap of junk? All the usual news, reviews and sarcastic retorts to perfectly biased views. A quiz and the ever popular caption contest. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Feb 21, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 85

Man on Fire

This week the gang put Man on Fire on trial. Is it on fire? Or is it just burnt? In the news, the gang talk about the Superbowl commercials, Hobbs and Shaw and the passing of Dick Miller. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite men on fire. Also, this week’s quiz is from Captain Dave, so you can count on it being well researched and challenging. All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Feb 18, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 84

Vice

This week the gang put Vice on trial. Is it Cheney and George? Or is it D*ck and Bush? In the news, the gang talk about the Big Lebowski 2 tease, The Breaking Bad and Sopranos movies, and Christopher McQuarrie returning for Mission Impossibles 7 and 8. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite movie Presidents. Also, this week’s quiz is all about movie presidents. All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk...

Feb 12, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 83

Bottle Rocket

This week the gang put Bottle Rocket on trial. Is it a banger? Or does it fizzle out? In the news, the gang talk about Spider-Man: Far From Home, the Fox/Marvel merger, and John Wick 3. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite directorial debuts. Also, this week’s quiz is all about heist films. All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Feb 04, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 82

Sin City

This week the gang put Sin City on trial. Is it a winner? Or is it a sinner? In the news, the gang talk about Billy Zane playing Marlon Brando, and the Golden Globes. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite comic book adaptations. Also, this week’s quiz is all about Sin City and Graphic Novels. All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Jan 29, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 81

The Count of Monte Cristo

This week the gang put The Count of Monte Cristo on trial. Is it a Dumasterpiece? Or is it taking the Guy Pierce? In the news, the gang talk about Aquaman, the Jumanji sequel, and the 2019 Golden Globes. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite movie prison escapes. Also, this week’s quiz is all about Malta! All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Jan 18, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 80

Mary Poppins Returns

This week the gang put Mary Poppins Returns on trial. Is it supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? Or is it a step BACK in time? In the news, the gang talk about the trailers for Us, Aladdin and Hellboy. Plus in this week’s Film Feels we discuss our favourite Disney films. Also, this week’s quiz is all about Mary Poppins! All of that plus a Caption Contest, musical instruments, sound effects, impressions and banter. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Jan 07, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 79

Is Die Hard really a Christmas film?

Movie News, reviews and the big one... Is Die Hard a Christmas film? Find out in this week's podcast www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Dec 28, 201854 minSeason 3Ep. 78

Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse

Obvously, we also have all the usual news, reviews and banter that you've come to expect of us. www.filmsontrial.co.uk

Dec 28, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 77

The Christmas Chronicles

This week the gang put The Christmas Chronicles on trial. Is it the most wonderful film of the year? Or is it devoid of Christmas cheer? This week, Gav is acting as the defense, and arguing that it’s a Christmas Cracker. Alex is acting as the prosecution and arguing that it’s a Christmas Turkey. Dave and Joel are the character witnesses, whilst Ausy acts as the judge, giving the final verdict. In the news, there’s a no spoilers review of Ralph Breaks the Internet. Plus this week’s Film Feels ask...

Dec 19, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 76

The Last Jedi

This week the gang put Star Wars: The Last Jedi on trial. Is it a new hope? Or is it a phantom menace? This week, Ausy is acting as the defense, and arguing that it’s a force to be reckoned with. Joel is acting as the prosecution and arguing that it’s joined the dark side. Dave and Gav are the character witnesses, whilst Alex acts as the judge, giving the final verdict. In the news, the gang talk about Doctor Sleep, and the Avengers 4 trailer. Plus this week’s Film Feels asks what our favourite ...

Dec 13, 20181 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 75

Fantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald

This week the gang put Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald on trial. Is it magical? Or is it criminal? This week, Alex is acting as the defense, and arguing that it’s a fantastic film worthy of the Hit List. Ausy is acting as the prosecution and arguing that it’s a beastly crime worse than those of Grindlewald. Dave is the character witness, whilst Gav acts as the judge, giving the final verdict. In the news, the gang talk about Avatar 2 and 3, the Big Trouble in Little China reboot, and...

Nov 29, 20181 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 74

Cutthroat Island

This week the gang put Cutthroat Island on trial. Is it buried treasure? Or is it a smelly poop deck? This week, Dave is acting as the defense, and arguing that it’s a swashbuckling classic worthy of the Hit List. Gav is acting as the prosecution and trying to make it walk the plank. Alex is the character witness, whilst Joel acts as the judge, giving the final verdict. In the news, the gang talk about a potential Saint reboot, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Alien Awakening, and the passing of Willi...

Nov 28, 201859 minSeason 3Ep. 73

Wolf of Wall Street

This week we put Wolf of Wall Street on trial. Is it a sure fire investment or is it a stock market crash? Joel is acting as the defense, and arguing that you should buy, buy, buy! Alex is acting as the prosecution and trying to sell, sell, sell. Ausy and Dave are the character witnesses, whilst Gav acts as the judge, giving the final verdict. In the news, the gang talk about the Shrek reboot, the Walking Dead films, a Breaking Bad movie, and the sad passing of Stan Lee. Plus this week’s Film Fe...

Nov 15, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 72

Godfather part 3

This week Godfather Part 3 is on trial. Is it an offer we can’t refuse? Or is it a horse’s head in the bed? This week, Dave is acting as the defense, and arguing that it’s a fine end to a great saga, and worthy of the Hit List. Ausy is acting as the prosecution and trying to put a hit out on it. Gav is the character witness, whilst Joel acts as the judge, giving the final verdict. In the news, the gang talk about Star Wars Episode 9, Austin Powers 4, Gladiator 2, and A Quiet Place 2. Plus this w...

Nov 08, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 71

Pet Sematary

The new Pet Sematary is out next year so we've decided to put the 1989 version on trial. Gav has chosen this for his halloween horror pick and will be defending it, with Alex trying to put it to sleep. We have our good friend Mike joining us this week and becoming part of a jury to judge the film, with Dave acting as character witness. The crew also went to see the new Halloween film this week and the episode begins with a short no-spoilers review. There's also an excellent quiz about how Stephe...

Oct 31, 20181 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 70

Final Destination

This week the gang put Final Destination. Is it a well executed film? Or is it a film that should be executed? It’s a continuation of our Halloween Horror Month, where each of the gang picks one of their favourite (and underrated) horror films to defend throughout October. This week, Alex is the who is acting as the defense, and arguing that it’s a genre-defining film worthy of the Hit List. Joel is acting as the prosecution and trying to give it the touch of death. Gav and Ausy are the characte...

Oct 26, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 69

Woman in Black

This week the gang put Woman in Black on Trial. Is it a triumphant return for Hammer? Or a horrific hammer blow? It’s a continuation of our Halloween Horror Month, where each of the gang picks one of their favourite (and underrated) horror films to defend throughout October. This week, Joel is the who is acting as the defense, and arguing that the atmospheric ghost story be placed on the Hit List. Alex is acting as the prosecution and trying to convince us to just watch Harry Potter instead. Dav...

Oct 19, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 68

Interview With The Vampire

This week the gang put Interview with the Vampire on Trial. Is it bloodthirsty? Or does it just plain suck? It’s a continuation of our Halloween Horror Month, where each of the gang picks one of their favourite (and underrated) horror films to defend throughout October. This week, Dave is the who is acting as the defense, and hoping the film gains immortality by being placed on the Hit List. Gav is acting as the prosecution and trying his best to drive a stake through it’s heart. Joel and Ausy a...

Oct 12, 201858 minSeason 3Ep. 67

Venom

This week the gang put Venom on Trial. Is it venomous or tedious? Joel is acting as the defense, and trying to get the film symbiotically bonded to the Hit List. Gav is acting as the prosecution and trying his best to bite off it’s arms, legs and head. The rest of the gang haven’t seen the film, so will be acting as a jury, and coming to a group decision as to which list the film should be placed on. In the news, the gang talk about Barbara Broccoli ruling out a female James Bond, and discuss wh...

Oct 11, 201858 minSeason 3Ep. 66

Hocus Pocus

This week the gang put Hocus Pocus on Trial. Is it hubble bubble? Or is it toil and trouble? It’s the start of our Halloween Horror Month, where each of the gang picks one of their favourite (and underrated) horror films to defend throughout October. First up is Ausy, who is acting as the defense, and trying to put a spell on you by getting the film placed on the Hit List. Gav is acting as the prosecution and trying his best to burn it at the stake. Joel and Alex are the character witnesses, whi...

Oct 04, 20181 hrSeason 3Ep. 65

2001: A Space Odyssey

This week the gang put 2001: A Space Odyssey on Trial. Is it the dawn of man? Or the end of days? Alex is acting as the defense, and trying to take the next evolutionary step by getting the film placed on the Hit List. Gav is acting as the prosecution and trying his best not to open the bay doors. Captain Dave and Ausy are the character witnesses, whilst Joel acts as the judge, giving the final verdict. In the news, the gang talk about the trailer for Captain Marvel, the new set photos of Joachi...

Sep 24, 201855 minSeason 3Ep. 64