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Reel Talk with Honey & Jonathan Ross

Join Honey & Jonathan Ross for a weekly debrief on all things film, where the father and daughter duo dive into everything from new cinema releases to binge-worthy TV series and movies. Honey, a writer and producer, and Jonathan, one of the biggest broadcasters in British history, come together to share their love of the big screen, peek behind the scenes and unpick everything in between. Expect a deep-dive into the world of film from two cinephiles saying it how it is - this is Reel Talk. New episodes drop every Monday, from 23rd of October. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
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Episodes

EP 90: Caught Stealing, The Thursday Murder Club, Honey Don't!

This week on Reel Talk, Jonathan watches the new crime thriller Caught Stealing in cinemas now, the two unpack the star-studded Netflix movie The Thursday Murder Club and Honey heads to the cinema to watch Ethan Coen's new film Honey Don't! Meanwhile, Honey weighs up the pros and cons of a skinny jean at a hen do and Jonathan is serenaded by musical theatre singing builders. If you want to get involved in the show, email us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram at @reeltalkross . Lis...

Sep 08, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 90

BONUS: "No time for buffoonery."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the two hear from a listener who thought Wicked was "a saccharine mess" and they discuss their favourite films that critics disliked. It's also time to unveil Jonathan's love of Spy Kids and distain towards Forrest Gump. We'll be taking a short break next week, but will be back the following week with plenty more film reviews for you. In the meantime... let us know what you ...

Aug 27, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 89

EP 89: Eddington, Hostage, Sorry, Baby

This week on Reel Talk, Honey and Jonathan see Ari Aster's new movie Eddington on the big screen, they dive into the new Netflix drama Hostage , and there's a trip to the cinema on the cards to see the latest A24 release Sorry, Baby. Meanwhile, Honey contemplates throwing Jonathan a second stag do, and the pair discuss the dream collaboration of M. Night Shyamalan and Ari Aster. If you want to get involved in the show, email us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram at @reeltalkross ....

Aug 25, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 89

BONUS: "Our Swiftie is Jason Bourne."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the two discuss their first memories of going to the cinema and the dream movie line-up for a long haul flight. The two also reminisce on baby Honey in full Hercules heroine Meg costume, they plan ahead for a festive family screening of Hot Frosty and our girl Taylor Swift is BACK... or so she tells Honey telepathically. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by em...

Aug 20, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 88

EP 88: Weapons, Alien: Earth, Chief of War

This week on Reel Talk, Honey and Jonathan head to the cinema to watch the new mystery horror Weapons , Jonathan has many thoughts on a new Disney+ series Alien: Earth (the latest in the Alien franchise) and it's over to Apple TV+ for the pair to discuss Chief of War and Paramount+ to dive into Dexter: Resurrection. Meanwhile, after a near-miss involving a urinating dog and a pumpkin, Jonathan is in his zen era: he is at one with nature, watching butterflies and swimming in the sea. In his absen...

Aug 18, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 88

BONUS: "Rabid Dogs - one of the greats."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the two discuss the criteria for a film worthy of a remake, Italian horror and it's time to ask Honey once more... "HAVE YOU WATCHED THE GODFATHER YET?" The Godfather aside, Honey and Jonathan discuss the upcoming remake of The Pink Panther starring Eddie Murphy, and it's time to hand the stage over to the power couple of the moment: Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Let us k...

Aug 13, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 87

EP 87: Materialists, Together, The Count of Monte Cristo

This week on Reel Talk, Honey and Jonathan get a sneak preview of two new cinematic releases: the highly-anticipated romantic drama Materialists and horror movie Together . Jonathan also dives into the new adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo and falls deeply in love... with Sam Claflin. Also on this week's bingo card: the Rosses finally watch 'hot mess' Megalopolis , Jonathan hopes his leg twinges can be soothed by Pedro pascal, Honey is exhausted from her ‘non-late' late nights and Jonathan...

Aug 11, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 89

BONUS: "I love Devil Wears Prada”

GIRD YOUR LOINS! With The Devil Wears Prada 2 officially on the runway and a Freakier Friday sequel in the works, Jonathan and Honey are asking the big question: Which other Millennial Classic deserves a sequel? In this bonus episode, they dive into nostalgic films and debate the sequels we need (and the ones we maybe don’t). Plus, they're serving up their top Spanish and French film picks - perfect for your next cozy night in or if you're planning a European holiday. oo la la! Let us know what ...

Aug 06, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 89

EP 86: Happy Gilmore 2, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Bookish

This week on Reel Talk, Honey and Jonathan are recording from Jonathan’s remote “ad hoc” podcast studio - which seems to be experiencing some Toy Story mystery. Together, they discuss the joy of Adam Sandler’s return in Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix, and Jonathan taps into his superhero knowledge to share his thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Is it truly fantastic - and how will it compare to what Honey describes as a “teehee-a-minute” Superman? Plus, they review the new six-part crime d...

Aug 03, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 86

BONUS: "I went around on a horse and cart full of milk."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the two discuss an unassuming dad bod Superman, non-gruesome TV suggestions for teenagers (Zombie Samurai meets Midsomer Murders ) and movies made only for money. It's also time to put on a family screening of 'the pee pee poo poo man', Honey relives being subjected to The X Files at the tender age of six and Jonathan reminisces about his Dickensian milk round. Let us know w...

Jul 30, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 85

EP 85: Friendship, Trainwreck: P.I. Moms

On this week's Reel Talk: Honey and Jonathan head to the cinema to watch a new A24 movie, Friendship , on the big screen... however, is it too cringe for its own good? The pair also dive into the latest in the Netflix Trainwreck series: P.I. Moms. Also this week, Jonathan is coming to terms with the idea of a rhinestone male thong in his house and Honey addresses social taboos in the cinema - is a whole pizza and a late entry too far? Remember, if you want to get involved, you can email us at re...

Jul 28, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 85

BONUS: "Introduce the alien to Adam Sandler."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the two discuss what they find off putting onscreen, Jonathan reveals his showbiz royalty penpal and the pair decide which film an alien visiting earth should watch first. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkross Thanks for listening. Listen and subscribe to Reel Talk on Global Player o...

Jul 23, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 84

EP 84: Bring Her Back, Brick, Untamed

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey get a sneak peek of the new A24 horror Bring Her Back before its release this weekend, Jonathan finds a German-language thriller on Netflix called Brick, and the pair have a look at the new 6-part mystery drama Untamed , also on Netflix. In other news, there's cat sitting politics in the Ross household, Jonathan witnesses one of his favourite ever photo booth moments (feat. Sally Hawkins and Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Jonathan is fixated on Barry Mani...

Jul 21, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 84

BONUS: "I was banned from the school briefly..."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the two discuss non-English language TV shows and film recommendations, plus the pair select the best special effects they've ever seen on screen. Jonathan also discovers the beauty of a cereal binge during a heatwave and the pair reminisce about an epic family nerf gun battle. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow ...

Jul 16, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 83

EP 83: Superman, Heads of State, Karma

On this week's Reel Talk: It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Superman! Jonathan and Honey head to the cinema to see the brand new DC superhero action movie, they dive into another glossy action-thriller on Prime Video called Heads of State, and Jonathan takes a listener's suggestion on board to watch the K-Drama Karma. It's also time to discuss James Bond as a knitted Wes Anderson character, Jonathan's popped his eyeball and Honey has beef with a soup man on the London Underground. Remember, if...

Jul 14, 202539 minSeason 1Ep. 83

BONUS: "I will jab you in the eyes with my fist!"

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the two receive some glorious K-Drama recommendations from a listener, they put the world of animation under the microscope, and it's time to stop two-screening: we're not angry, we're just disappointed. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkross Thanks for listening. Listen and subscribe...

Jul 09, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 82

EP 82: Squid Game S3, The Old Guard 2, Poop Cruise

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey lock into three Netflix releases - the pair jump back into the final series of Squid Game , Jonathan has a look at the sequel of The Old Guard and the two binge watch a documentary on the 2013 American phenomenon Trainwreck: Poop Cruise. It's also time to celebrate Jonathan for the selfless King that he is, the two toy with the idea of giving a baby cherry red hair, and it's time to discuss how long the Ross family would last in a real-life Squid Game...

Jul 07, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 82

BONUS: “Why are you always throwing Shrek under the bus like this?"

You asked, they answered! Honey and Jonathan share their favourite movie quotes that have become part of their everyday conversations. Plus, they dive into how they really feel about waiting decades for a sequel! Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and or following and DM'ing us on Instagram @reeltalkross Thanks for listening. Listen and subscribe to Reel Talk on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. VOTE for REEL TALK in the British ...

Jul 01, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 82

EP 81: M3gan 2.0, F1 and 28 Years Later

A juicy little fight breaks out between Honey and Jonathan in this week’s episode of Reel Talk - a heated debate over whether Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later is actually any good. Honey likes it, but Jonathan wants to give it the “Rossy Cut” (more on that in the episode!). They also dive into the high-stakes thriller M3GAN 2.0 , and the film of the summer, F1 , starring the ever-so-handsome Brad Pitt. VROOM VROOM. P.S. If anyone wants to commission a TV show called Root Canals Around the World , Jo...

Jun 29, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 81

BONUS: "Get your finger out my back catalogue!"

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the pair discuss diving deeper into Korean cinema, they recommend some whodunnits to a teenage listener of the pod and some Studio Ghibli movies for a young family... plus someone's back catalogue is being greedily consumed. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkross Thanks for listening....

Jun 25, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 80

EP 80: How to Train Your Dragon, Deep Cover, Echo Valley

On this week's Reel Talk: Honey heads to the cinema to see the live action remake of a family favourite, How to Train Your Dragon , and Jonathan catches up with the action-packed comedy Deep Cover on Amazon Prime, plus a new Apple TV+ movie, Echo Valley. The pair also reminisce about Honey's childhood claim that ski slopes were made of piss and the two spare a thought for Shrek's snatched waist missing in action. Remember, if you want to get involved, you can email us at reeltalk@global.com and ...

Jun 23, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 80

BONUS: "...soft balls of stubborn delight."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the pair discuss stand-out years for cinema, they receive a DM from a gorrrrrgeous listener, Jonathan has some very very VERY exciting news (or, at least he thinks it's exciting) and Mochi the French Bulldog gets the Ross seal of approval. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkross Thanks...

Jun 18, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 79

EP 79: Dept. Q, The Accountant 2, And Just Like That S3

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey get stuck into Netflix's popular series Dept. Q, Jonathan watches the highly-anticipated The Accountant 2 on Prime Video, and a Ross family favourite is back: And Just Like That Season 3. Also on this week's episode, Jonathan and Honey dine out on Carrie Bradshaw's outrageous hat, the family spend an evening in a spaceship simulation and Honey gets around to watching a cinematic classic, Cool Hand Luke . Remember, if you want to get involved, you can ...

Jun 16, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 79

BONUS: "... Shakespeare did some duds."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the pair discuss why almost every Netflix original looks cheap but glossy, Jonathan remembers a Comic Con mishap involving Rhys Ifans, and the two discuss what would happen if there was a family artichoke theft? Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkross Thanks for listening. Listen and s...

Jun 11, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 78

EP 78: The Rehearsal S2, Mountainhead, The Ballad of Wallis Island

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey are thrilled that Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal is back for Season 2, Jonathan has watched Jesse Armstrong's directorial debut, Mountainhead, and Honey has been to the cinema to see an independent British film, The Ballad of Wallis Island . Remember, if you want to get involved, you can email us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram at @reeltalkross Listen and subscribe to Reel Talk on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts....

Jun 09, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 78

BONUS: "There was a nappy in the ball pit."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, one listener has strong views on Apple TV+'s new film Fountain of Youth and Honey designs her own Final Destination movie (SPOILER: it includes a claw clip to the skull, manicure screwdrivers gone awry and a suckling fish with darkness in its eyes.) Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkr...

Jun 04, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 77

EP 77: Sirens, The Phoenician Scheme, Fountain of Youth

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey take a look at Netflix's latest glossy offering - Sirens, Honey goes to the cinema to watch the new Wes Anderson movie - The Phoenician Scheme , and Jonathan has a lot to say about Fountain of Youth , the new adventure-drama movie out now on Apple TV+. In other news this week, Jonathan slices his head open and Honey dabbles with the idea of joining a cult. A standard week in casa Ross. Remember, if you want to get involved, you can email us at reeltal...

Jun 02, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 77

BONUS: "...who's this diva?"

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the pair discuss much-loved TV series' that they've put off watching for years (Jonathan still hasn't seen The Sopranos ) and they unpick the taboo of film spoilers - we're looking at you, Thunderbolts*. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkross Thanks for listening. Listen and subscribe...

May 28, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 76

EP 76: The Salt Path, Murderbot, Overcompensating

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan gets a sneak peek at the upcoming film The Salt Path coming to cinemas this Friday, Honey dips her toe into the sci-fi waters of the new Apple TV+ show Murderbot , and Honey also discovers a show on Prime Video which she thinks is perfect for 'cuspy zillennials' - Overcompensating. Remember, if you want to get involved, you can email us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram at @reeltalkross Listen and subscribe to Reel Talk on Global Player or where...

May 26, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 76

BONUS: "He was going to be called Wolf Cthulhu Galactus..."

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week, the pair discuss a whole lot about the Marvel universe, the pronunciation of WALL-E, why Honey thinks Madame Web was a weak fart, and how Jonathan was outed as an 'ageing hipster' at Comic Con. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram on @reeltalkross Thanks for listening. Listen and subscribe to Reel T...

May 21, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 75
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