Tom Hanks Defence Force

Actors have many different methods of preparing for a role. Some actors physically transform for the role by drastically altering their weight; while others take it one step further and embody their character completely - both on and off camera. In this episode, the boys are joined by special guest Sam Nichols of The Martini Police to discuss the actors who do this and the effect it has on film. The result? Three boys fangirling over Christian Bale.

Yes, we're back for another mystery pitch game. This time, Alex gives Jack a tale as old as your grandparents, and Jack makes Alex build a script around one of the most respected actors of our generation and one of the craziest beasts known to man.

We all know the worst films consist of characters that are either so boring or absurdly unrealistic that we just can’t relate to them. So, when they inevitably face the terrible events that drive the plot, empathising with them becomes hard work. But is this becoming more and more of an issue? How is this influencing what we watch today? And what does our obsession with true crime say about this? Join Alex and Jack, as they delve deep into the minds of the audience to find out how producers can truly make empathy great again.

The day when physical media will die is an ongoing debate amongst film fans. With HMV going into administration for the second time in six years, the rise of the downloadable film, and major studios creating streaming services to rival Netflix, it appears the end is in sight. Or is it? Join Jack and Alex to find out.

The BAFTAs are the highlight of the British film year. Who will win is the subject of heated, and often controversial debate. So who better to debate it than Tom Hanks Defence Force, as we discuss all the major categories except Best Dog because all dogs are good boys and girls.

In this Mystery pitch treat, Alex and Jack are tasked with writing next year's highest grossing and most critically acclaimed hits, based on nothing but the films' titles.

Which are given on the spot.

So, is it impossible to pitch films titled 'Chaos in the Kitchen' and 'Joseph Stalin vs Tyrannosaurus Rex'? Alex and Jack make a bold attempt to find out.

Technology and cinema are partners in crime. From the early surrealist days of to the unmissable blockbusters of today, CGI has undergone its fair share of evolution. But relatively recent technology has given film makers the power to de-age actors and even bring them back from the dead. What will this mean for the future of actors, and for cinema itself? Find out on the now much younger, Tom Hanks Defence Force

2018 has come to an end. It's not only been an amazing year for the England Football Team, but also for cinema. We've seen the rise and fall of kings, a young smuggler meet a Wookie, Tom Cruise jump off a building and things turn out perfectly balanced. It's also been a big year for the industry, with many exciting developments. Join Alex and Jack as they discuss the past year and look forward to 2019, in 2018's final episode of Tom Hanks Defence Force.

A film or TV show begins with a pitch, and whether to a producer or a studio, a pitch must be perfect. In this episode, we give each other films to craft and pitch. The surprise is that neither of us know anything about the concepts we've been tasked with pitching. So get ready to hear the most ridiculous, ambitious and hilarious film pitches you've ever heard, as Alex and Jack put each other on the spot in the first exciting episode of our 'mystery pitch' series.

Christmas is a time for the four Fs: friends, family, food and films. Join Alex and Jack live from the South Pole as they discuss their favourite Christmas films and what exactly makes a Christmas film. So grab a glass of eggnog, light the fire and listen to Tom Hanks Defence Force. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!