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Join us this week for a proper catch-up and sit-down chat as we get into what we’ve been watching lately, including the films and shows people seem to be watching on planes.

We discuss what we want to see from the future of Star Wars, David Fincher’s upcoming Cliff Booth movie, and whether knowing a film is “a Netflix movie” actually changes the way we think about it.

Plus, plenty of other film chat, opinions and recommendations along the way.

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This week film journalist and critic Rhianna Dillon joins George to talk about some of the best black and white movies of all time (James is away in California).

There's a good chance that your favourite films were all inspired by a black and white film from the previous generation, so this episode explores those timeless classics, as well as more recent films that opted for black and white out of choice.

Films discussed include:

12 Angry Men (1957)

The Apartment (1960)

Brief Encounter (1945)

Bringing Up Baby (1938)

Casablanca (1942)

Citizen Kane (1941)

Cold War (2018)

Fatherland (1994)

His Girl Friday (1940)

Ida (2013)

Ish (2025)

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

La Haine (1995)

Les Diaboliques (1955)

My Favourite Wife (1940)

Paper Moon (1973)

Psycho (1960)

Schindler’s List (1993)

Some Like It Hot (1959)

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Young Frankenstein (1974)

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Who are the BEST actors working today…? Or at least, who are our favourites?

This week on Pulp Kitchen, we’re talking about the actors we always look forward to seeing on the big screen. From some bigger stars in Hollywood to some of the most exciting upcoming performers working today, we’re picking the actors who consistently make us want to see whatever film they’re in.

00:00:00 - How many Pokemon can James name?

00:06:18 - Spider-Man 2

00:10:56 - The Best Actors Working Today

00:55:56 - Emails

01:20:46 - Game

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This week on Pulp Kitchen, we review Ridley Scott’s new post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley.

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Horror is dominating the box office... but why?

From low-budget breakouts to billion-dollar franchises, horror has become one of Hollywood’s most reliable and profitable genres. In this episode, we look at why audiences keep showing up for scary movies, how horror filmmakers turn tiny budgets into huge profits, and why the genre continues to outperform so much of the rest of the box office.

We dive into the biggest horror hits, the franchises that keep printing money, and why horror has become such an important proving ground for new directors and filmmakers.

So… why is horror doing so well when everything else is struggling?

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:30 - Why Horror Dominates At The Box Office

00:35:05 - Emails

00:55:53 - Game

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This week on Pulp Kitchen, we review Will Gluck’s new rom-com One Night Only, starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, alongside David Robert Mitchell’s sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.

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Some of the greatest films ever made were box office failures.

This week, we're looking at the best films that flopped at the box office. From Fight Club and The Shawshank Redemption to Children of Men, The Big Lebowski, Donnie Darko and more.

Why did these films fail? Were they badly marketed, ahead of their time, released at the wrong moment… or simply misunderstood by audiences?

And what does a film's box office actually tell us about its quality?

We're breaking down the biggest box office bombs, the films that found their audiences years later, and the movies that prove being a flop doesn't necessarily mean being a failure.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:18 - The Best Films That Flopped At The Box Office

00:54:03 - Emails

01:10:15 - Game

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In this episode, James is taking George back to where it all began and revisiting the first four seasons of Game of Thrones, arguably some of the greatest television ever made.

How well does the show hold up today? Is Season 1 still as brilliant as we remember? What makes the characters, world-building and storytelling so compelling, and where does the show fall short? We dive into the biggest moments, best performances, most shocking deaths and unforgettable episodes, while asking whether the first four seasons really deserve their legendary reputation.

And, with the benefit of hindsight, just how big was Game of Thrones? Was it simply a hugely successful TV show, or one of the biggest cultural phenomena in television history?

We revisit everything that made Game of Thrones appointment television. How good is it really? And does it still stand among the greatest shows of all time?

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In this episode, we review Tony, the new Anthony Bourdain biopic starring Dominic Sessa.

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In this episode, George is jumping deep into House of the Dragon Season 3, so SPOILER WARNING. Breaking down the biggest moments, battles, twists and everything that happened across the season.

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