Films on Trial

This week, Monster-in-Law is on trial. Is it a white wedding, or a sham marriage? Gav and Dave argue that this is a charming film and a fine cinematic return for Jane Fonda. Joel counters that it lacks charisma and is very forgettable.

There's an impression(?) of Jane Fonda, and a quiz all about movie in-laws

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Clueless is in the hot seat this week. Should we take pride in it, or terminate with prejudice?

Ausy and Gav say this is an essential 90s movie, with surprising depth to the characters and top notch actors. Dave says this film is trapped in the decade it was made and takes playing happy families a little too far.

All this with a spot on impression of a 90s valley girl!

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Don't Look Up is on trial this week. A shooting star or does it fall to earth with a crash?

Ausy and Alex say this film manages the near impossible task of being entertaining whilst showing the end of all life on earth. Dave and Gav say that a lack of subtlety and heavy handed swipes at pretty much everything mean any message is completely lost.

All this with an impression of an insane tech mogul and a quiz based on apocalyptic movies!

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Matrix Resurrections is on trial this week. Does it wash away the sins of Matrix Revolutions or sometimes, is dead better?

Joel and Gav go before Judge Dave and plead that an ambitious story that isn't afraid to take risks makes this a winner. Alex and Ausy point to a nonsensical, self-indulgent plot that manages to further destroy the legacy of the first film.

All this with an impression and quiz based all around main man Keanu Reeves.

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Spiderman: No Way Home is on trial this week. A delicately woven plot or a tangled sticky web?

Gav defends, looking at an ambitious plot that doesn't play it safe and brings a great resolution to not just one but three story arcs spanning 20 years. Dave says this is a fat cash cow that Sony and Marvel intend to milk for many years and that paying fan service like this is a cheap and lazy way to make a film.

All this with a frighteningly good impression of Willem Defoe and a quiz all about spiders in movies.

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This week West Side Story (1961) is on trial. Is it jet setting or swimming with sharks?

Alex and Dave are prosecuting and think that the film is dated and underpinned by a weak story, whereas Gav and Ausy are defending and argue that it is a technically one of the greatest musicals ever made.

There's a quiz about Christmas films, an impression of a 'Jet' and lots of great banter. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Home Sweet Home Alone is in the stand this week

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Red Notice is on trial this week. Will it steal our heart or is it as thick as a thief?

Gav defends, saying this deserves to be one of the most popular films on Netflix, with three stars at the top of their game and a fun-filled action plot to boot. Alex points out a story that twists itself into knots and that this much star power can be difficult to rein in.

All this with a terrible Russian accent and a quiz at the end!

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Jumanji: The Next Level is in the hot seat this week. King of the jungle or a piece of cake?

Dave and Gav passionately defend, saying this expands on a winning formula, adding interesting new elements whilst keeping fans happy. Alex does not agree, saying that constant character swapping means you can't suspend your disbelief and that by the end you are fed up of actors doing a Danny Devito impression.

All this with an impression of Danny Devito and an in-depth quiz based on the characters of Jumanji!

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This week we conclude our 200th episode celebration with a very special quiz all about Films on Trial. Apologies in advance, it's very self-indulgent, but you'll hopefully find it as fun to listen to as we did to record it.

Hope that you all enjoy it!

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Special Guest: Big Dave.

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