This week on FoF we review certainly my favourite film we've ever discussed on the pod so far in "Weapons", including why I think it's a modern horror classic with a full tapestry of horror treats. We also discuss the abomination that is "Happy Gilmore 2" in a fast-track rant, as well as tip my cap to the success of "The Naked Gun". Oh, and I also read through some hate comments I got on my Superman reel hahahaha. All this and more! Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
01:36 The "Megalopolis" Documentary is my Roman Empire
--
03:52 "The Naked Gun" REVIEW - spoilers!
04:57 Is it funny?
05:29 My favourite joke
06:10 The gag rate - effective?
06:44 It's not the second coming
07:59 Feature-length Comedy Fatigue - discuss
10:10 Looked cinematic
10:30 LETTERBOXD RATING
--
11:15 My Star Rating System is elite
--
13:00 "Happy Gilmore 2" REVIEW - spoilers (but don't watch it)
13:40 "It's a comedy, don't expect too much" - shush
14:47 Here's why it's bad.
16:08 The final act is unforgivable.
17:28 Not a speck of the original's spirit in sight.  
18:20 Silly Comedy is about PRECISION. Not sloppiness. 
20:30 It's ok to enjoy whatever you want. But it's ok that I didn't. 
21:50 LETTERBOXD RATING
--
22:10 "Weapons" REVIEW - spoilers (go watch it)
24:23 This is an extension of the strengths shown in "Barbarian"
27:18 This is like if PTA directed a horror movie (a good thing)
28:51 It feels cinematic and timeless. 
29:41 This made me feel fear like I haven't felt for a long time. 
30:42 Every flavour of horror is mastered here. 
33:15 VERY funny - authentically, tastefully funny. 
35:17 A pure Stephen King-esque horror tale
36:45 This could perform better than "Bring Her Back" for all audiences
38:07 I'm blown away by this movie. 
38:35 Julia Garner is here to stay. 
40:31 This movie disturbed me all the way home hahaha
41:57 I will talk about this film for the rest of my life 
43:30 LETTERBOXD RATING
--
44:13 Superman hate comments YAY!
45:24 Who is allowed to watch Comic-Book movies and have an opinion
47:10 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta

A movie that was so good, it blocked out my worst cinema-going experience in recent memory. Enjoy. Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
00:55 Bring Her Back US/UK Release Date Disparity
02:15 My anticipation for this movie
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
04:00 Similarities to Talk To Me
05:17 Great film, but the worst screening of my recent life. 
08:17 It was that good, I forgot about the disturbance. 
09:00 Is this "Elevated Horror"? Will it work for casual audiences?
12:10 It's never contrived
12:52 It's fantastically gruesome. 
13:45 Ozzie Soap Opera vibes hahaha
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
GRUESOME TRIGGER WARNING
14:57 When you think about literally what is happening here it's MAD
16:14 Sally Hawkins + other great casting
18:30 They are very good at sound design. 
20:10 Comedy relief
21:32 The best horror directors working today?
22:29 Summary and STAR RATING!
23:22 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta

This time we dive into F4 with a smile on our face (we're not ranting YAY), as well as discuss the new Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer, and the Top 10 Comfort Movies as voted by YOU. And MORE! Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
01:34 I’m not on Time Magazine’s Top 100 Podcasts???
02:27 Blackberry is on Netflix - give it a watch!
03:26 I watched The Post in the middle of the night
05:44 Top 10 Comfort Movies as voted by YOU!
12:16 “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Trailer
13:20 I hated Avatar 2
14:35 Who is rewatching that in the cinema?
16:13 This looks like more of the same. 
17:15 Sam Worthington, bro. What’s happened there then. 
—
“Fantastic Four: The First Steps” REVIEW - SPOILERS
19:02 My open mind was rewarded
21:09 The opening was low-key, and that’s good
22:17 Laughed within 5 mins
23:05 The Retro vibe WORKS!
24:35 (Could a Bond period piece work?)
25:49 It feels cinematic, not plastic
26:32 The Silver Surfer’s entrance RIPS
27:50 The escalation of the Sci-Fi/Fantasy…I was ok with it?
29:40 Core cast chemistry
30:27 Character based humour not quips for the sake of it 
32:08 World threat contained in New York
33:24 Started to lose me in the final act
34:38 The subway tunnel plot hole (not)
35:08 Galactus is slightly too large, right??
36:45 Good ending. Landed the plane 
37:33 Will this work for 12 year olds?
—
39:10 Will it do well at box office? Discuss.  
42:47 Diagnosing Marvel’s recent Box Office failures
52:14 Interstellar in concert https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/roger-sayer-interstellar/

After last week's mental breakdown we are back with more positive vibes with the new comedy "Friendship". However, as per tradition, we also touch on some ranty vibes with my thoughts on Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" IMAX ticket touting and "Stranger Things S5". Plus some emotional vibes as I talk about my love for Luca Guadagnino. Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
01:56 Reception to my “Superman” rant
04:45 “The Odyssey” IMAX tickets SOLD OUT??
06:39 This is cinema elitism!!
10:44 “Werewulf” - Robert Eggers’ next movie by ChatGPT
12:09 Luca Guadagnino hype
13:56 “After the Hunt” trailer hype
15:19 Making myself cry about Luca Guadagnino hahahaha
17:00 He merges sinister with everyday drama perfectly
18:35 It’s good to go into Luca movies blind
19:53 Should I see Fantastic 4?
20:20 “Friendship” Review - Spoiler Free!
20:36 Tim Robinson “I think you should leave” hype
21:55 I would love comedy to have a resurgence
22:39 Did I enjoy myself in “Friendship”?
22:58 Comedy Movie fatigue - is this just me?
25:36 This felt like an extended sketch, and I think that’s ok
26:22 It’s actually very relatable as a premise
27:10 No technical critique, just a recommendation. What a relief. 
28:40 I’m going to make bolder decisions about my viewing choices
29:37 “Stranger Things S5” trailer - no thank you. 
31:43 I repeat - I will not be watching The Naked Gun. 
32:10 I don’t want to lose touch with my joy for watching stuff. 
33:29 Bring on “Bring Her Back”!!!!!!!

DISCLAIMERS: 1. I have no idea what I'm talking about to a large degree. 2. If you love this movie and/or the comic books I'm delighted for you, save yourself and absolutely do not listen to this. 3. I'm simply an ignorant superhero-movie-goer trying to make sense of why everyone is loving Superman. PLUS, I rewatched Jaws, Avengers Doomsday on-set gossip, and wonder WHO could play Indiana Jones today? Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
------
SUPERMAN
00:55 I know, this Superman review is late
01:33 How I felt before seeing the movie
02:33 I loved the marketing for this movie
04:55 CONTEXT: I’m not a comic-book movie guy
06:09 I want to enjoy movies. I promise. 
07:08 My opinion is not rage bait. I’m happy if you’re happy. 
07:58 SPOILERS INCOMING
08:29 Superman Review Begins
08:56 Cartoonish Flying & Fighting CGI
09:57 Superman in a Super World doesn’t work for me
11:25 My favourite moment in the film
12:46 I feel like I never met Clark Kent
13:20 I never met Superman, really, either
13:53 Superman is constantly getting beaten up
15:53 Are we not over the Marvel-esque sci-fi multiverse vibe?
18:00 Where on EARTH do you go from there?
18:50 I miss the practicality of the Christopher Reeve era
19:45 The Marvelification of Action Blockbuster Comedy rears it’s ugly head once again
21:09 Superman may as well be Star Lord. Show me the difference
22:18 The music use is way too James Gunn
24:14 I just can’t buy Nicholas Hoult. Is this just me?
26:00 Who even IS Lex Luthor here??
26:40 I liked Rachel Brosnahan. 
27:20 I also liked Skylar Gisondo. 
27:59 The policits of this movie are…a lot. 
31:15 Post-credit scenes. Stop!
32:20 Superman’s Box Office 
33:15 I’m fatigued with disliking movies this Summer.   
35:30 And now F4 is coming. Crikey. 
36:13 Am I cooked? Am I out of touch?l
37:20 Will the target audience enjoy Superman?
-----
OTHER BUSINESS
38:37 Let’s be positive - I want you to know what films I AM excited about. 
41:29 I will absolutely not be watching The Naked Gun remake
42:07 Avengers Doomsday doesn’t have a finished script - WHAT IS HAPPENING???
-----
JAWS
44:55 I rewatched Jaws. Showing some appreciation. 
48:00 One of my favourite scenes in movie history. 
49:15 One of my favourite performances in movie history. 
50:33 Does Richard Dreyfuss still exist as a type of actor?
-----
52:07 Indiana Jones reboot - I don’t think anyone else can fill that fedora
54:46 Reely - fun movie game
56:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TIkTok & Insta

This week we rant. Who are our victims? Aaron Sorkin with his proposed "The Social Network Part 2", Prime's streaming platform and their mad growth strategy, WHY "Jurassic Rebirth" and "F1" aren't good enough and WHY we should expect more from dumb movies, plus an overview of my thoughts on the New York Times Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century. All this and more...
Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Listener numbers are going UP!
02:14 Podcast Schedule & WHERE IS the Superman review?
07:25 The Social Network 2 is happening
09:06 Will this get Sequel-Itis?
12:06 “Heads of State” Review
12:41 What is Prime’s strategy?
14:03 John Cena should have a bigger comedic acting career
15:28 “Jurassic World Rebirth” & “F1” audience reactions
16:43 We should demand MORE from our Blockbusters
20:54 Sinners set the bar this year
22:04 Audiences are praising what is the bare minimum
26:54 Movies can be dumb AND good (examples)
31:29 Product placement doesn’t bother me??
33:40 We’re constantly being advertised to in life, and that’s ok
34:51 NYT Top 100 Movies - who has the right to have a say?
36:29 The NYT Top 10
37:12 MY Top 10 FROM the Top 100
38:12 Popular movies that missed the cut
40:19 I have to rush off and here’s why

This week we wade into uncharted tropical waters only to have our joy gobbled up by a pack of Mesosauruses in "Jurassic World Rehash"-sorry-"Regrets"-sorry-"Rebirth". I stomp through all facets of this - hopefully final - Jurassic effort in a VERY spoilery review (you have been warned). We also react to the trailer for the new Chris Nolan movie "The Odyssey", as well as finish off with a surprising take on a current TV show. All this and more...
Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
01:50 The Odyssey Trailer - I always watch Nolan trailers
03:13 A NEW genre for Nolan AGAIN
04:55 The most amazing thing about this trailer
06:48 Jon Bernthal
08:10 Let’s appreciate this Nolan Era
10:59 “Jurassic World Rebirth” - SPOILERS INCOMING
11:52 The legacy of the original
13:19 I wouldn’t have normally gone to see this
13:50 I don’t enjoy disliking films 
14:12 Why does this film even exist
15:40 Nothing feels practical or grounded
16:40 I don’t care about the characters
17:15 SPOILERS (reminder)
17:23 The Family B-Plot
18:27 Jonathan Bailey’s character issues
20:21 The Marvelification of Blockbuster Comedy
23:25 Where is the nuance, where are the shadows
24:48 People getting their phones out in the cinema 
25:21 Scarlet Johansson 
27:21 The CGI moment where I lost hope 
29:20 The Dinos are out of hand - this is a Kaiju movie 
31:52 Put some feathers on em
32:20 We’ve iterated on the iterations too many times
33:20 Lets stop this now. Just stop. 
34:18 And worst of all - “Duncan”
35:00 Ranking the Jurassic movies
35:57 Letterboxd rating

Watch this episode on YouTube! 👉 HERE.
This week it's lights out and away we go, on a whirlwind 50 minutes of me ranting about all things "F1". Crucially - will F1 fans like this movie? Is it any good in GENERAL? And what ACTUALLY makes a strong female character in 2025? All this and more...
Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
02:08 This is not a Heineken opinion
03:06 “F1” PREMIERE - the best red carpet ever??
04:12 I don’t actually care about the Premiere glam
05:17 CELEBRITY SPOTTING on the carpet
07:44 My Darling got a pic with Jerry Bruckheimer haha
08:40 CELEBRITY SPOTTING in the cinema
10:22 Naomi Campbell sat in a terrible seat
12:32 The celeb who excited me most
15:17 A very supportive / PR driven audience
16:00 I was sat next to one of the supporting actors and didn’t realise
16:46 Lots of clapping throughout the movie??
17:10 SPOILERS INCOMING
17:40 Lots of clapping throughout the movie??
18:46 “F1” vs “Top Gun: Maverick”
20:17 Plasticky race visuals
21:51 Uncanny Valley on Brad Pitt de-aging
24:00 It’s all too slick
25:20 Does it even compete with the TV broadcasts?
26:53 Bad use of Commentary
31:39 Do the cast and crew TRULY know and love F1?
32:44 The REALITY of the way they filmed this does not cut through
34:44 WHY I don’t think F1 fans will like the F1 movie
38:59 Could have been written by AI
42:24 Kerry Condon and Hollywood’s approach to Strong Female Characters
46:30 The central romance sucks
47:06 Brad Pitt’s performance is a no from me
48:20 Damson Idris is doing all he can with the character
49:32 Javier Bardem SIZZLES
50:27 Damson Idris / Daniel Kaluuya for Bond?
51:24 This movie is TWO AND A HALF HOURS
53:13 SUMMARY & RATING
55:49 Posing for thumbnails

Watch this BONUS episode on YouTube! 👉 HERE.
EVERYONE STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING.
If you're enjoying this, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
00:01 SCREAMING
00:47 TIMELINES
02:43 THIS IS A CINEMATIC DECISION BY AMAZON
03:44 BEST OPTION AMONGST THE OTHER OPTIONS?
06:50 WHY DENIS VILLENEUVE IS PERFECT
11:15 HE LOVES BOND - IMPORTANT
12:45 MAKE BOND EPISODIC
15:15 HE DOESN'T MAKE BAD MOVIES
17:13 WHO WILL BE THE CINEMATOGRAPHER?
20:15 EVERYONE - WE DID IT. 

Watch this episode on YouTube! 👉 HERE.
This week it's all about zombies, Danny Boyle, zombies, UK cinema, zombies, Alex Garland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, lots of zombies, and why "28 Years Later" is polarising audiences.
Check the timestamps below...
If you're enjoying it, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE @fredasquithYT
And check out the FoF socials via my creepy website HERE.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe! @fredasquithonfilm on TT&Insta
03:57 "28 Years" PREMIERE
05:10 Red Carpet Etiquette
07:34 Mr Darling got asked to sign something for the first time
10:38 Meeting Edith Bowman for 30 seconds
12:35 My most anticipated movie of the year
13:49 SPOILERS incoming. 
14:35 Surprised by the tone & aesthetic
19:25 Why I think this movie is polarising
24:05 Black Comedy with Ralph Fiennes
25:27 Is the Zombie-ness grimy enough?
26:30 Danny Boyle is one of a kind
27:37 Boyle's direction of his actors
28:40 Is it scary enough?
30:12 Ranking the trilogy
31:00 Can't wait to see this again
32:06 Was a Summer release a good decision?
33:28 Aaron Taylor-Johnson may not have the Bond credentials
34:33 Review summary
35:40 Alex Garland to write/direct Bond?
36:14 Next week: F1 PREMIERE!!