Movie On Up
by Adam Barlow and Alfie Walker
🎬 Welcome to Movie On Up – the weekly movie & TV review podcast where film-loving friends Adam Barlow and Alfie Walker dive into new releases, industry news, and classics.📽️ From blockbusters to revered dramas, we break down what’s worth watching, share hot takes, and throw in jokes, games, and (likely unrecognisable) impressions.🎤 With backgrounds in journalism and a passion for film, we bring insight, humour & honest opinions to every episode.So, grab a cuppa and listen in – new episodes every Friday!📲 Follow MOU on @movieonup on Instagram & TikTok!
Episodes
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WILD HORSE NINE, POSSIBLE LOVE & More! | BFI London Film Festival | Ep118
The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival has come to a close! Adam, Alfie and Josh take a look back at the highs and lows of their time at the festival in the first of three LFF episodes. 'Wild Horse Nine', 'Possible Love' and 'The Last Day' are up for review in Ep118. Loads more on the...
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DIGGER Spoiler Review - Tom Cruise's Misunderstood Masterpiece? | SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Review | Ep117
This week, Adam and Alfie dive into the whacky world of 'Digger', Cruise and Iñárritu's huge new swing... and a miss? Find out what the lads think! It could go either way! Adam has also dipped into his classic literature era with a review of 'Sense and Sensibility' (2026). What did you think of...
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RESIDENT EVIL Review | BAD APPLES Review | HEART OF THE BEAST & SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM Review | Ep116
A zombie, a teacher and a sheep walk into a bar... This week Alfie reviews his most anticipated film of the year, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil! Is this a hat-trick for Cregger and his directorial run, or is the curse of video game adaptations prevalent here? *flash backs to Assasins Creed* Adam...
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PRESSURE Review | GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING Stage Play Review | Ep115
This week Adam reviews Pressure, the newest in the quaint British Wartime film sub genre starring everyones favourite Irishman, Andrew Scott. Alfie travelled to Shakespeare county to catch the newest entry in the World of Westeros, Game of Thrones: The Mad King. The lads also randomly talk about...
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BFI London Film Festival 2026 | Interview with Isabel Moir BFI LFF Film Programmer
It's that time of year, no not the build up to Christmas! The BFI London Film Festival of course! The date is fast approaching and the Movie On Up boys got the chance to interview the BFI London Film Festivals Film Programmer Isabel Moir. Isabel reflects on her early cinematic influences, genres...
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ONE NIGHT ONLY Review | TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA Review | THE DOG STARS Review | LEVIATHAN Short Film | Ep114
Adam and Alfie are up to their knees in content this episode! It all begins with BREAKING James Bond news and a rant about 'Minority Report'. Then there are reviews for One Night Only, The Dog Stars, Camp Miasma (careful with the SEO on that one - yikes!) and an atmospheric Victorian gothic short...
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INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER Review | COYOTE VS. ACME Review | SUNNY DANCER Review | EP 113
We’re hitting the end of summer dump month, but so we have some diamonds in the rough. This week the boys review 3 flicks for your listening pleasure. Alfie heads back into The Further to talk about the 6th entry in the Insidious franchise, INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER. Does it reinvent the…
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THE END OF OAK STREET Review | EVIL DEAD BURN Review | Ep112
In episode 112 of Movie On Up, Adam reviews a quirky dinosaur film called 'The End of Oak Street' and Alfie describes some of the wildest moments in the new, brutal horror, 'Evil Dead Burn'. If you enjoy what the lads do on MOU, please do share the podcast with your friends and family and get in...
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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Review | Ep111
Just your friendly neighbourhood Adam and Alfie swinging by to review the newest entry in the ever expanding MCU. Does Tom Holland's fourth outing as the hero breathe some well needed fresh air into the franchise, or is Brand New Day another Quantumania? Adam also caught the Odyssey in a…
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THE ODYSSEY Review | AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Trailer Reaction | Ep110
Christopher Nolan is back with a tremendous new film, an adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey'. Adam, Alfie and Sam discuss how it sets a new precedent for practical filmmaking and is a worthy follow up to 2023's huge hit, 'Oppenheimer'. It's absolute cinema. They also share their thoughts on the...
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THE INVITE Review | SUPERGIRL Review | Ep109
This week you are INVITEd to this SUPER(girl) episode of Movie On Up! The boys talk about one of the BEST films of the year, The Invite - starring Seth Rogan, Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz. An absolute master class in building anxiety, tension and chaos mixed with tender wholesome...
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MINIONS & MONSTERS Review | Director Pierre Coffin Interview | Ep108
PIERRE COFFIN, the co-director of 'Despicable Me', the voice of the Minions and the director / co-writer of the latest entry, 'Minions & Monsters' is on the show! Adam and Alfie have a sweet debrief after seeing Jeff Goldblum and Harry Styles (again) before reviewing the latest rollicking…
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TOY STORY 5 Review | Our favourite Pixar films | Ep107
This week the boys bring a review for you the 31st Pixar motion picture Toy Story 5!… the film absolutely nobody asked for, but has been surprisingly well received. What better episode to rank all 31 Pixar films, so Adam and Alfie have compiled there list on what is THEIR worst and best Pixar...
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DISCLOSURE DAY Review | Has Spielberg still got the magic? | Ep106
Steven Spielberg has delighted audiences with incredible films over the last five decades. From 'Jurassic Park' to 'Jaws', 'Indiana Jones' to 'Lincoln' - he's done it all! Now, his new film 'Disclosure Day' returns to familiar territory with a story involving aliens. But has he still got the…
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OBSESSION Review | MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Review | HALF MAN Review | TUNER Review | Ep105
Remember when we had Irish icon Paul Mescal was clad in leather for Gladiator II ? Well this time it's British heart throb Nicholas Galitzines turn to don the leather for Adam's viewing pleasure. This week the boys talk about Masters Of The Universe, the new He-man film, giving you your weekly…
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STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Review | Ep104
STAR WARS is back on the big screen for the first time in 7 years! The Mandalorian and his adorable apprentice, Grogu, track down Imperial warlords and navigate the seedy criminal underworld while the New Republic find their footing. As with all Star Wars projects, opinions are strong and…
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Review | Netflix's APEX Review | THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Review | Ep103
In Episode 103, the lads discuss 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', a new Netflix thriller, 'Apex' and 'The Sheep Detectives'... what a baaa-rmy mix! Alfie also sings the praises of his favourite comedy 'Motherland' and reviews series 2 of spin-off 'Amandaland'. Keep an eye out for Ep104 dropping very…
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PROJECT HAIL MARY SPOILER REVIEW | BEST SCI-FI FILM OF THE YEAR? | BONUS
It's about damn time! The Movie On Up boys finally get round to releasing their Project Hail Mary Spoiler Review! This one has been on the cutting room floor for around a month, but it's finally here. Talking all things PHM, from Rocky, stone faced Sandra Huller, Gosling's ugly cardigans and…
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MICHAEL Review | THE DRAMA Review | Is THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE actually that bad? | Ep102
Did you miss us?! Movie On Up triumphantly returns - like Han Solo in A New Hope or Han Solo in The Force Awakens! Over the last month, the boys have been grafting but they've still been racing to the cinema whenever they have the chance. 'Michael', 'The Drama' and 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'...
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PROJECT HAIL MARY Review | The Oscars 2026 | GOOD BOY, MOTHER'S PRIDE & HOW TO MAKE A KILLING | Ep101
This week, the lads react to the 98th Academy Awards, the trailers for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'Dune: Part 3' plus there's four reviews: 'Project Hail Mary', 'Good Boy', 'Mother's Pride' and 'How To Make A Killing'. You lucky ducklings. Get in touch and share YOUR thoughts on 'Project…
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EPISODE 100! Celebrate with Adam & Alfie | HOPPERS Review | Movie Quiz | Ep100
It’s finally here! 809 days after the first epsiode and the lads have finally arrived at episode 100. One long evening recording and 2 weeks in the editing suite, the lads 100th episode is here for your viewing pleasure,so please celebrate with them. We may be an audio podcast, but it’s probably...
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2026 BAFTA Film Awards | WUTHERING HEIGHTS Review | SCREAM 7 Review and MORE | BONUS
Adam and Alfie were determined to film Episode 100 in-person but a week postponement had to be implemented. Thus, a bonus episode! With reviews of the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Ceremony, 'Wuthering Heights', 'Scream 7', 'The Moment', 'Cold Storage', 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' and MORE, feel…
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SOLSTICE | Interview with Director Luke Angus | BONUS
'Solstice' is amongst the nominees at this year's EE BAFTA Film Awards. It's in the running for Best British Short Animation. Luke Angus single-handedly wrote, animated and directed the film in his spare time and it follows a lonely Inuit who reminisces about an old friend. Luke eloquently spoke...
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THE MUPPET SHOW (2026) Review | WASTEMAN Review | WONDERMAN Review | Ep99
"Video Killed the Radio Star"... I mean, judging by this attempt at visual podcasting, I don't think they've got anything to worry about. You're safe for now Greg James. This week the boys talk about Disney's newest attempt at reviving the family institution that is The Muppet Show - penned by…
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THE HOUSEMAID Review | SHELTER Review | 100 NIGHTS OF HERO, PRIMATE and SAIPAN Reviews | Ep98
Well, if two is company, three certainly is a crowd. This week the lads were accompanied by Spark Sunderland's film aficionado and host of "Lights, Camera, Action!" Sam J. Clark. Alfie and Sam review 'The Housemaid', Sydney Sweeney's sultry thriller. Trashy? Yes. Surprisingly engaging? Yes....
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TWINLESS Review | MERCY Review | HEATED RIVALRY & A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS | Ep97
Dylan O'Brien & James Sweeney form a twisted friendship in 'Twinless' while Chris Pratt has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an AI judge in 'Mercy'. Those are the two films in discussion this week. Alfie also shares his thoughts on a new, steamy drama, 'Heated Rivalry' and the latest GOT...
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28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Spoiler Review | RENTAL FAMILY REVIEW | NO OTHER CHOICE Review | Ep96
This week the lads discuss all the important things in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, such as Samson's massive appendage, does the skinning scene look fake and "do you think Ralph Fiennes wore a prosthetic". They go into deep SPOILERS on this one, so if you're yet to see the film, perhaps give…
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OUR BEST AND WORST FILMS OF 2025 | THE SECOND ANNUAL MOVIE ON UPPIES | Ep95
It’s time for the Second Annual Movie On Uppies™ ... the awards show Hollywood is still pretending not to care about. Adam and Alfie are handing out the most prestigious honours in cinema, sitting comfortably somewhere between the Oscars and the carpark out the back. The lads break down our...
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RETIREMENT PLAN | Interview with Director John Kelly | BONUS
'Retirement Plan' is a genius 7-minute, animated short film, now Oscar-shortlisted! The director, John Kelly, was kind enough to speak to Adam & Alfie this week about the film, the anxiety attack that inspired it, how he got Domhnall Gleeson involved and the Irish knack for profound storytelling....
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MARTY SUPREME Review | STRANGER THINGS 5 Review | SONG SUNG BLUE Review | ANACONDA Review | Ep94
This week, the lads absolutely rave about Timmy and his latest Oscar-worthy performance in 'Marty Supreme' Josh Safdie knocks it out the park again, starring Timothee Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler the Creator. Alfie reviews the slightly lacklustre finale of Stranger Things. And finally Adam...
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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Review | The Christmas Special | Ep93
The latest entry into James Cameron's Avatar franchise is here including an all new fiery villain that has moviegoers (and Adam) hot under the collar. But does 'Fire and Ash' do enough to keep viewers engaged and invested in this multibillion dollar story? Keep listening to find out... Oh, it's...
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WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Spoiler Review | FACKHAM HALL Review | ELLA McCAY Review | Ep92
"I sat there and tried to make myself fall to sleep" - Adam Barlow, 2025. This week the lads talk spoilers on one of the most anticipated releases of the year, 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'. For Adam's original review from the LFF catch episode 84. For spoilers and joint discusion make...
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ETERNITY Review | Apple TV's PLURIBUS Review | The Best Christmas Films | Ep91
This week! The lads discuss those Christmas films that you HAVE to watch each year in the return of BIG QUESTION. Adam reviews 'Eternity' which stars Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller while Alfie reviews the new Apple TV show 'Pluribus', from the creator of 'Breaking Bad' and…
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ZOOTROPOLIS 2 Review | PILLION Review | CHRISTY and DESPERATE JOURNEY | Ep90
This week, there's 4 excellent films in discussion: the much anticipated Disney sequel, 'Zootropolis 2' and a film that dives into BDSM culture head first, 'Pillion'. Sydney Sweeney's boxing biopic, 'Christy' and 'Desperate Journey', a modest but impactful wartime drama. The Peter Serafinolist...
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WICKED: FOR GOOD Review | NUREMBERG Review | Ep89
Just in the first 10 minutes you can hear Adam rehearse his falsetto, peak his microphone levels, and hear Alfie mispronounce cacophony and philanthropist (twice). Impressive blunders from the boys at Movie On Up. It wouldn’t be MOU without it. This week on this absolute whiplash of an episode,...
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NOW YOU SEE ME 3 Review | PREDATOR: BADLANDS Review | THE CHORAL and MORE! | Ep88
Abracadabra - pull up a chair, four reviews will appear from out of thin air! 'Now You See Me Now You Don't', 'Predator: Badlands', 'The Choral' and 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie' are on the agenda this week. There's also a fantastic sound game courtesy of Lenny and a NIGHTMARE cinema experience,...
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THE RUNNING MAN Review | Netlfix’s FRANKENSTEIN Review | Ep87
Frankenstein and The Creature… we’ll let you decide which of our hosts is which. Reviews for two new releases this week and the lads seem to be in good favour for both. Hot off the media embargo lifting, the boys review The Running Man, the newest flick from Edgar Wright, starring Glenn Powell,...
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Ghouly On Up! | GOOD FORTUNE, I SWEAR and BOOTS Reviews | Ep86
Welcome back to Ghouly On Up - mwahahahahaHAHAHAH!! In this week's episode, the lads review 'I Swear', 'Good Fortune' and 'Boots' before discussing some of the best spooky films, whipping out their Nosferatu impressions and sharing what scares them the most. There's also a wonderful email from...
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SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE Review | THE HISTORY OF SOUND Review | TRON: ARES Review | DIE MY LOVE Review | REGRETTING YOU Review | Ep85
Five bumper reviews for your listening pleasure this week. Alfie is back and joined Adam for the Saturday showcase at the London Film Festival. Together they caught the new gay romance The History of Sound, starring man of the moment Paul Mescal and cheeky chappy Josh O’Conor. They also caught a...
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HAMNET, THE MASTERMIND & More! | London Film Festival | BONUS
Adam & Josh attend more screenings at the 69th London Film Festival with reviews for the hugely praised 'Hamnet', 'Train Dreams', 'The Mastermind', '& Sons' and 'Sirāt'. The guys also loose their minds over Oscar Isaac and Josh O'Connor - who wouldn't, to be fair? Keep an eye out for more LFF...
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SENTIMENTAL VALUE, JAY KELLY & More! | London Film Festival | BONUS
In this bonus episode, Adam is on the ground at the 69th London Film Festival, joined by friend of the show and honorary MOU reporter, Josh Brooker. They review 'Sentimental Value', 'Jay Kelly', 'The Testament of Ann Lee' and 'H is for Hawk'. Keep an eye out for more LFF coverage coming soon! :)...
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WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Review | London Film Festival | Ep84
The 69th London Film Festival is well underway and Adam is in the thick of it! On the ground, being a film journalist, watching too many films - kidding, that's not a thing. But it's certainly a feat. The MOU boys are back to discuss Rian Johnson's third Knives Out Mystery, 'Wake Up Dead Man' and...
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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Review | ROOFMAN Review | SLOW HORSES S5 | Ep83
This week, Adam reviews Paul Thomas Anderson's 10th film, 'One Battle After Another', while Alfie makes the bold claim that Apple TV might just be the best streaming service out there. Movie On Up also get a shout-out on EMPIRE's official podcast, an invite to a multimedia screening of 'Roofman',...
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THE LONG WALK Review | SORRY, BABY Review | Ep82
This week, Adam reviews 'The Long Walk' - a Stephen King adaptation which stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill - and 'Sorry, Baby', the directorial debut of Eva Victor. One of them earns a perfect 5/5... but which one? Keep listening to find out! Meanwhile, Alfie is ecstatic…
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ON SWIFT HORSES Review | Indiana Jones & The Greatest Adventure Movies | Ep81
This week, Adam reviews 'On Swift Horses', a romance set in the 1950's that has snuck under the radar but stars a strong trio comprised of Daisy Edgar-Jones, Will Poulter and Jacob Elordi. Josh (friend of the show) sends in a review of 'Honey Don't' while the lads discuss Indiana Jones and the...
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THE ROSES Review | Netflix's THURSDAY MURDER CLUB Review | PAUL & PAULETTE TAKE A BATH and HOSTAGE | Ep80
The Movie On Up boys have FOUR reviews this week for you lucky listeners! A wickedly funny comedy called 'The Roses', starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman, Netflix's adaptation of Richard Osman's book 'The Thursday Murder Club', 'Paul & Paulette Take A Bath', a unique French-British...
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TOGETHER Review | CAUGHT STEALING Review | KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Review | Ep79
We thought about making a gross podcast thumbnail of us blended together like in the film we're reviewing this week... but for the sake of giving you a sleepless night, we decided not to. This week Alfie reviews the new Substancesque body horror, Together, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie.…
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EDDINGTON Review - A Controversial Dark Comedy | NOBODY 2 Review | Ep78
Ari Aster is back and as controversial as ever with a pandemic-set film called 'Eddington' that stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler and Emily Stone... talk about a hot cast! Meanwhile 'Nobody 2' is described by Adam as being irksome. You win some, you lose some. Play along with...
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Zach Cregger's WEAPONS Review | FREAKIER FRIDAY Review | THE LIFE OF CHUCK Review | Ice Cube's WAR OF THE WORLDS (2025) Review... maybe the worst film ever?!
Two opposite ends of the spectrum on the podcast this week and were not talking about the boys undiagnosed autism. Some of the absolute best cinema has to offer in the form of Zach Cregger's Barbarian follow up: Weapons, starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich and Benedict Wong. The...
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MATERIALISTS Review | THE BAD GUYS 2 and THE LEGEND OF OCHI Reviews | Ep76
In this week's episode, Adam reviews three films (you'll be surprised by which he enjoyed the most) and Alfie picks his dream trio of actors for a romcom. Sir Tom Jones and Warwick Davis are added to the A-List Star In Our Impressions Repertoire™. The Cbeebies' show, 'Rastamouse' also gets a...
About this show
🎬 Welcome to Movie On Up – the weekly movie & TV review podcast where film-loving friends Adam Barlow and Alfie Walker dive into new releases, industry news, and classics.📽️ From blockbusters to revered dramas, we break down what’s worth watching, share hot takes, and throw in jokes, games, and (likely unrecognisable) impressions.🎤 With backgrounds in journalism and a passion for film, we bring insight, humour & honest opinions to every episode.So, grab a cuppa and listen in – new episodes every Friday!📲 Follow MOU on @movieonup on Instagram & TikTok!
Hosted by
Adam Barlow and Alfie Walker