Pulp Film
by Pulp Film
Pulp Film is a podcast and social media channel hosted by James Briefel and George Pundek, bringing movie lovers together through entertaining reviews, fun debates, celebrity interviews and a shared passion for all things cinema. Episodes release every week across YouTube, Spotify and all podcast platforms, as well as daily clips posted on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Whether you’re a casual film viewer or a dedicated cinephile, the show (formerly known as Pulp Kitchen Podcast) is the best way for you to get your weekly film fix. [email protected]
Episodes
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EP253 | What Makes A Great Horror Movie? | PULP FILM PODCAST
What makes a horror movie truly terrifying? Is it the jump scares, the atmosphere, the monster, or the idea that stays with you long after the credits roll? This week, we discuss the ingredients of a great horror movie, from unforgettable concepts and creeping dread to psychological terror and…
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Primetime, Fatherland & Wicker REVIEW | PULP FILM PODCAST
Three very different films, three big reviews! This week we're reviewing Primetime, Fatherland and Wicker, breaking down the performances, filmmaking and creative decisions that make each of them worth talking about. Subscribe to our Patreon! https://patreon.com/PulpFilm Send us your questions to...
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EP252 | Joker 3, Digger, Steve Buscemi, Mambo No. 5 | PULP FILM PODCAST
We're back! With lots to discuss reading out all of your reviews of the latest films. Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpFilm Send us your questions to [email protected] ouTube/Spotify: Pulp Film Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast /...
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The Debut, Josephine, Club Kid REVIEW | PULP FILM PODCAST
In this episode, we're discussing three very different films: The Debut, Josephine and Club Kid. We break down our experience watching these films, the performances and moments that stood out, and whether these films deserve a place on your watchlist. Subscribe to our Patreon!…
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Clayface REVIEW | PULP FILM PODCAST
DC is doing something a little different with Clayface, and there's a lot to discuss! In this episode, we review the latest addition to the DC Universe, a smaller-scale, body horror-driven take on the superhero genre. Does Clayface prove that comic book movies don't need enormous budgets,...
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We can finally talk about this
An update on what's going on... Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast /...
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Whalefall REVIEW | PULP FILM PODCAST
Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected] Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ /...
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EP251 | The Best TV Shows Of The 21st Century | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
This week, we're tackling a big debate: what are the greatest TV shows of the 21st century? The New York Times has put together its list of the best TV shows of the century so far, and we're going through the rankings to see what they got right, what they got wrong, and which shows have been...
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The Social Reckoning REVIEW (with Aaron Sorkin) | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
This week, we’re reviewing THE SOCIAL RECKONING, Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network. We break down the film, what worked for us, how it compares to its predecessor, and whether Sorkin has managed to recapture the magic of one of the defining films of the 21st century. We also sit down...
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Digger SPOILERCAST | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
This episode contains full spoilers for Digger. Watch the film before listening! Make sure you check out our spoiler free review from earlier this week. We’re breaking down the film’s biggest plot points, what’s really going on beneath the madness, the meaning behind that ending, and what we…
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EPISODE 250 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
That’s right… 250 episodes! We can’t believe it either.Now, five years into Pulp Kitchen, we’re taking a moment to look back at how we got here… the highs, the lows, and everything we’ve learned from running this podcast. We share some of our favourite moments from the last five years and reflect...
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Verity & Heart Of The Beast REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Anne Hathaway is back in 2026 with another film! This time with VERITY. Also starring Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. Plus, David Ayer reunites with Brad Pitt for the canine survival adventure HEART OF THE BEAST. James has seen the film and is reporting back with his thoughts — as both a film…
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Digger REVIEW (Spoiler Free) | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Tom Cruise is back on the big screen in DIGGER, his latest collaboration with director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. In this spoiler-free review, we break down the film’s wild performances, distinctive cinematography, dark humour and unconventional style, and discuss whether this is one of the strangest...
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PART 2: The Best Films From TIFF 2026 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
George runs through some more of the major films he saw in Toronto at TIFF 2026. Some good, some bad... including: Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother - a Mahershala Ali family crime drama Misty Green - a Chris Rock-directed Hollywood satire featuring Adam Driver, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace…
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EP249 | WE MET TOM CRUISE | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
This week, we met Tom Cruise. Yes, actual Tom Cruise. We tell the full story of how it happened, what he was like, and try to process meeting one of the biggest movie stars on the planet. We catch up on all your emails, and of course end with a game. Stay tuned for our review of Digger next week!...
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EP248 | The Best Films from TIFF 2026 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
George has travelled far and wide across the film schedule at TIFF 2026, and now he’s back to report on the very best films he saw at the festival. We’re looking ahead to the films that could become major players during awards season, from potential Best Picture contenders to standout…
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Resident Evil (2026) REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
In this episode, James is reviewing the brand-new 2026 Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger. He unpacks the latest attempt to bring Capcom’s iconic survival horror gaming franchise to the big screen. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Subscribe to our…
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EP247 | Star Wars, David Fincher and Netflix Movies | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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…
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EP246 | The Best Black & White Movies | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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…
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EP245 | The Best Actors Working Today | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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...
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The Dog Stars REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:...
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EP244 | Why Horror Dominates At The Box Office | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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…
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One Night Only & The End Of Oak Street REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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. Tickets to our pub quiz:...
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EP243 | The Best Films That Flopped At The Box Office | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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,...
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Revisiting Game Of Thrones S1-4 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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,...
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Tony REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
In this episode, we review Tony, the new Anthony Bourdain biopic starring Dominic Sessa. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026: https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/ Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast...
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House Of The Dragon S3 SPOILERCAST | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
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. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCreator…
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EP242 | Reacting To Your Hot Takes! | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
In this episode, we’re handing over the hot takes to you! We run through some of the most controversial, outrageous and downright questionable movie opinions sent in by our audience, and react accordingly. Are these genuinely controversial opinions, or are you all absolutely right? 00:00:00…
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Taika Waititi on Hunt for the Wilderpeople & the Greatest Comedy Ever Made | PULP KITCHEN
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and its new 4K re-release, we sat down with its director, Taika Waititi. We reflect on the film's enduring legacy, discuss how comedy has evolved over the past decade, and explore how those changes have influenced Taika's work as a...
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day SPOILERCAST | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Spoiler Warning! If you haven't seen Spider-Man: Brand New Day yet, go back and listen to our spoiler-free review first, because in this episode, we discuss everything! We're breaking down every major plot point, cameo, action sequence, and emotional moment from Spider-Man's latest. We discuss…
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EP241 | What happened to the MCU? | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
From the highs of Avengers: Endgame to the sprawling Multiverse Saga, Marvel Studios has released more films and TV shows than ever before. But has that been a good thing? In this episode, we look back at every MCU film and Disney+ series released since Endgame, discussing the biggest hits, the...
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Spider-Man is back! In this episode, we give our spoiler-free review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, breaking down everything from Tom Holland's latest performance to the film's action, emotion, villains, visuals, and how it sets us up for Avengers: Doomsday Does Brand New Day successfully build on...
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EP240 | The Best American Movies* | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
(*movies that have 'American' in the title) George returns from his honeymoon to discuss the merits and flaws of some of the most famous movies with 'American' in the title. George is joined by friend of the show Fred Asquith while James is away. Movies discussed in this episode: American Animals...
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The Odyssey SPOILERCAST | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
This is a spoiler discussion of The Odyssey. James is away so I'm joined by friend of the show (and regular PK substitute teacher) Fred Asquith. Tickets to our pub quiz: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit... Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026: https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/...
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Who Will Be The Next James Bond? | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
It's the question that's been hanging over cinema for years: who will be the next James Bond? Joining us to tackle it is official James Bond correspondent and friend of the show, Benedict Townsend! We discuss the current state of the franchise, what we want from Denis Villeneuve's take on 007…
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EP239 | The Most Anticipated Movies Still Coming in 2026 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
We're just over half way through 2026 and it has been a banger so far! In this episode we preview all the biggest and most exciting films still yet to release in 2026. George is away, and today I have the wonderful Benedict Townsend in his place. Quiz Tickets:...
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The Odyssey REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
In this spoiler-free review, we're joined by Fred Asquith to give our full take on The Odyssey, how it compares to the rest of his filmography, and why he occupies a unique position in cinema. We discuss the expectations that come with every Nolan release, his unparalleled ability to attract...
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EP238 | The Most Underrated Movies | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
We love talking about underrated films, and so do you. In this episode, we're joined by Fred Asquith to share some of our favourite overlooked gems, before diving into your recommendations too. If you're looking for something great that might have slipped under your radar, this one's for you....
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EP237 | Matt Damon's Best Movies | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Ahead of what could be the biggest role of his career in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, we're looking back at the incredible filmography of Matt Damon. From Oscar-winning dramas and unforgettable thrillers to action classics and underrated gems, we pick our favourite performances, rank his...
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Supergirl & The Invite REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Olivia Wilde is back! This time with a wickedly sharp relationship comedy/drama starring Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton. Also, supergirl is now out! James has seen it, and has a lot to unpack. 00:00:00 - Catching up on House Of The Dragon 00:15:33 - The Invite 00:36:30 - Supergirl…
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EP236 | Jack Whitehall on SNL UK, Acting with The Rock & Audition Disasters | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
This week we're joined by comedian, actor and presenter Jack Whitehall. We talk about his journey from stand-up comedy before the rise of social media, to becoming one of Britain's biggest comedy stars. Jack discusses hosting SNL UK, what it was really like working alongside The Rock, and how his...
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Tribeca Film Festival 2026 Highlights | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
James is back from the Tribeca Film Festival! In this episode he shares his experience going to New York, and what were the two best films he saw from the lineup. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected]! Enjoy new episodes of…
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Toy Story 5 REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Whether you wanted it or not, a fifth Toy Story is here. Is it any good? Listen and find out.... Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected]! Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen…
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EP235 | STEVEN SPIELBERG'S BEST MOVIES | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
You may have heard of him... but this guy Steven Spielberg is kind of a big deal. George and friend of the show Zohair (sitting in for James while he was at the Tribeca Film Festival) run through Spielberg's back catalogue, from the good to the great. Subscribe to our Patreon!...
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EP233 | The Best Movie Adaptations Of All Time (LIVE) | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Live from the Hay Festival! This is a live recording of the live show we did at the end of May, talking all about the best book to film adaptations. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected]! Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen…
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Disclosure Day REVIEW + Meeting Steven Spielberg! | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
The verdict is in on Spielberg's latest alien filled adventure. We discuss our thoughts on the film, and also what it was like to meet Spielberg at a press event ahead of the film's release. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to...
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Tuner & Masters Of The Universe REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected]! Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/…
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EP234 | The Best Films Of The Year (so far) | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
We are (almost) half way through the year. This week Fred Asquith is covering for George, and we sit down and reflect on what have been the biggest hits of 2026. Check out Fred's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fredasquithYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your...
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The Mandalorian & Grogu and Backrooms REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to [email protected]! Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/…
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EP232 | Rewatching Star Wars Episodes 1, 2, & 3 | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
Yep that's right... we're going there! George has rewatched the prequels for the first time... ever! We weigh in on what made the prequels bad, good, and also wondering what they COULD have been. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to...
About this show
Pulp Film is a podcast and social media channel hosted by James Briefel and George Pundek, bringing movie lovers together through entertaining reviews, fun debates, celebrity interviews and a shared passion for all things cinema.
Episodes release every week across YouTube, Spotify and all podcast platforms, as well as daily clips posted on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Whether you’re a casual film viewer or a dedicated cinephile, the show (formerly known as Pulp Kitchen Podcast) is the best way for you to get your weekly film fix.
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