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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... more
FAQs about Films on Trial:How many episodes does Films on Trial have?The podcast currently has 283 episodes available.
November 15, 2021No Time To Die - Part 1: The TrialFor our 200th episode 2 part special, the gang put No Time To Die on trial. Is it a thunderball or does it (sky)fall from grace?Part 1 will cover the trial. Gav and Ausy are on defence and state that it's a textbook James Bond movie. The Daves are prosecuting and argue that it's too serious and shooting itself in the foot.There are lots of great arguments, banter and impressions. So do be sure to check it out, because you only live twice!And check out part 2 next week, when we'll be covering a big, bumper Films on Trial quiz. Definitely not one to be missed.www.filmsontrial.co.uk/200Special Guest: Big Dave.Support Films on Trial...more1h 23minPlay
November 08, 2021Free GuyFree Guy is on trial this week. Does it pwn everything or was it made by noobs?Gav and Joel defend, pointing to a fun premise and performances by actors who look like they are enjoying themselves. Dave and Alex say the second half doesn't live up to the promise of the first and some cgi heavy sequences drag it down even further.All this with an impression of Mario and a quiz based on lead actor Ryan Reynolds!www.filmsontrial.co.ukSupport Films on Trial...more57minPlay
November 01, 2021Don't Look NowDon't Look Now is on trial this week. Does it keep it's head above the water or should we be on red alert?Dave and Alex defend, saying that it is a cinematic classic with intriguing performances and masterful direction. Gav and Joel say the symbolism becomes a dead weight and that it is severely lacking by modern horror standards.All this with an impression of an Italian bishop and a quiz all about films set in Venice.www.filmsontrial.co.uk/198Support Films on Trial...more58minPlay
October 25, 2021A Nightmare on Elm StreetThis week a Nightmare on Elm Street is on trial. Is it bloody nightmare or a wet dream? There are lots of great arguments for and against, banter, and an impression of the main man himself, Freddy Kruegerwww.filmsontrial.co.uk/197Support Films on Trial...more1h 3minPlay
October 18, 2021Eden LakeEden Lake is on trial this week. Will it tempt us or should it be banished?Gav and Joel point out a top cast and a gore-filled plot that is as believable as it is horrific. However, Dave and Ausy say this is a cheap use of shock violence that has a tone deaf attitude to youth gang culture.All this with an impression of a young scallywag and a quiz all about gangs in films!www.filmsontrial.co.uk/196Support Films on Trial...more59minPlay
October 11, 2021The Taking of Deborah LoganThe Taking of Deborah Logan is on trial this week. Does it compel us or should it be cast out?Joel and Gav say this is a stand out performance for Jill Larson and a fresh take on possession films with the use of found footage. Ausy and Alex say that putting two tired horror genres together does not make it original and that an interesting look at Alzheimer's gets lost in a standard demon possession story.All this with a slightly Irish impression of a demon and a quiz based on horror films!www.filmsontrial.co.uk/195Support Films on Trial...more1h 2minPlay
October 04, 2021The Night of the HunterThe Night of The Hunter takes the stand this week. Will we love it with all our heart or hate it's guts?Alex and Dave defend, saying a masterful performance by Robert Mitchum is the cherry on top of a film packed with thrills and chills. Gav prosecutes, saying that a promising start ends up turning into farce and that there's a good reason why this was director Charles Laughton's only film.All this with an impression of Robert Mitchum and a quiz all about killed priestswww.filmsontrial.co.uk/194Support Films on Trial...more1h 3minPlay
September 20, 2021The BodyguardThis week, The Bodyguard is on trial. Is it a bulletproof vest, or is it a bullet in the chest?Joel and Ausy argue that it's a timeless classic, with a great central love story and a fantastic soundtrack. Gav and Alex argue that it's a got a weak story and a uninspiring romance. There's a quiz about Kevin Costner and other cinematic Kevins, plus impressions of Gary Kemp, and a lot of banter.www.filmsontrial.co.uk/193Support Films on Trial...more58minPlay
September 06, 2021The PostmanThis week The Postman is on trial. Is it 'next day delivery', or is it "sorry we missed you"? Dave and Ausy praise the direction and the message of hope in this post apocalyptic film, whereas Gav and Joel argue that the film is too long and self-indulgent.There's a quiz about correspondence in movies, an impression of Postman Pat, plus lots of great film chat. Check is out and let us know what you think.www.filmsontrial.co.uk/192Support Films on Trial...more1h 4minPlay
August 30, 2021WaterworldThis week Waterworld is on trial. Is it a lifeline or a sinking ship? Dave and Ausy defend that it is a misunderstood film with fantastic action and a not-so hidden warning about climate change. Gav argues that it's reputation as a cinematic failure is well-deserved. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/191Support Films on Trial...more1h 5minPlay
FAQs about Films on Trial:How many episodes does Films on Trial have?The podcast currently has 283 episodes available.