talkabout: A Film Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis month we talkabout some big box office hits from the last few weeks in cinema. We finally manage to discuss those two big horror smashes that have had everyone flooding to the cinema for a scare; we get nostalgic with a chat about 'Toy Story 5' and it's contribution to the franchise as a whole; and Ellis tells Gwilym whether Spielberg's new Sci FI epic is worth his time! Plus we give our thoughts on 'Spider-Noir', 'House of the Dragon', 'The Legend of Vox Machina', 'Jackass: Best and Last' and 'Supergirl'. We're over half way through the year now, and so far it's been a fun time at the movies! Enjoy the episode. 'Backrooms 2' is set to see Woody and Buzz opening the attic door to find some sort of liminal space where old toys go and get forgotten. Think the pogo stick, Robosapien, Beyblades and Happyland...they're all just getting forgotten back there and need saving! Support the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailIt's been a minute, but we're back with reviews and discussions on all the latest in the world of Hollywood. We go on an adventure with Mando & Grogu, put on our best outfits for The Devil Wears Prada 2 and get super with some superhero TV in the form of Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Noir, Punisher and The Boys. There's reviews of Mortal Kombat II, The Christophers, Apex, Marty Life is Short, The Sheep Detectives, Finding Emily, Tuner & (somehow) more!Plus we discuss the onslaught of movie sequels coming our way very soon and speculate when that darn Avengers trailer is going to drop. Enjoy the episode!Grogu would look great in a little Prada suit, imagine him on the red carpet using the force to push away the paparazzi. The Baby Wears Prada is inevitable surely?! Make it happen Disney.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailAnother month goes by and as 2026 races past us, we stop to talkabout the latest releases in film and TV. We try not to get heated in a discussion full of drama, with 'The Drama', we anticipate the ending of hit Prime show 'The Boys' and we get frustrated by the latest piece of biopic slop, 'Michael'. Plus there have been so many news stories to discuss, including a collaboration between Django (yes, that one) and Zorro (yes, that one), a return for Godzilla in a brand new trailer and a handful of other sequel stories that have us excited, apprehensive and confused. There's already talks about 'Michael' getting a sequel, and honestly we think it could benefit from 'The Mummy' director taking it a look at it; after all, he's made a statement so far as a horror director. 'Lee Cronin's Michael'...coming to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWith our podcast now becoming a monthly format, there is so much to talkabout. Today we dive in to a discussion about 'Project Hail Mary', and pair it with some trailer chat talking about the new 'Dune' and 'Spider-Man' trailers that have recently dropped. We give our thoughts on 'Ready or Not: Here I Come', 'How to Make a Killing', 'Hoppers' & More! Plus we're raving about the first three episodes of 'Saturday Night Live UK'. We talk Pixar & Invincible & Arnie & Lord of the Rings, and it's all wrapped up in 90 minutes of movie podcast fun. Enjoy!If 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' gets a sequel they should merge with other Disney entities. Same sort of plot but a Disney multiverse angle. The opportunities are endless. Looking forward to 'Buzz & Woody & Grogu & Xenomorph'. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailIt's another wrapped episode packed full of fun reviews, thoughts, news stories and film-related shenanigans. We talkabout 'GOAT', 'Crime 101', 'Shelter', 'Primate', 'The Muppet Show', 'Bridgerton', 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', 'Scream 7', 'Wasteman' and more. Plus we discuss some of the newest trailers, including the new 'Backrooms' movie, and we pay tribute to Robert Duvall and Catherine O'Hara. Yes, we're aware that this episode is a couple of weeks late, but life gets in the way sometimes. And no, whilst we weren't fighting bad guys like Jason Statham or staying hidden from Ghostface, we have been busy elsewhere. We trust you'll forgive us, and that you don't class it as a crime 101. Enjoy the episode!Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWe've come back from the future to tell you that this episode is a must listen, as we talkabout the new movie: 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die'. We discuss the cast, the chapters, the opening diner scene, the best films starring Taskmaster contestants, the links to AI and for the first time in a long time, we fall out so much that we have to cut to elevator music. Listen now to find out what went down!I get the good luck and the don't die part in relation to this movie (and yes I understand it's a gaming reference), but where does 'Have Fun' apply. At no point in this adventure are the people in the diner going to have fun. It's a mess out there and they're the ones having to deal with it. Should be called 'Good Luck, Have a Stress, Don't Die'.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWe've taken shelter from the wily, windy moors to record an episode discussing Emerald Fennell's new film '"Wuthering Heights"'. We talkabout the loose adaptation, discussing character decisions and plot points that perhaps don't make too much sense, plus in honour of the two lead stars of the film we create a Top 5 list of Australian actors. We didn't expect to have a lot to say about this film, alas we do. Whether you agree or disagree, we hope you enjoy the episode.Is anyone out here using the word 'wuthering' in any context other than to refer to this book/film? Supposedly it dates back to the Old Norse word 'whithering' in reference to the wind on a stormy day, but surely those who live in the moors are using this word? "And in Yorkshire, it's going to be a wuthering day, so ensure you've got your big coat on."Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWe're trapped on an island with nothing but a couple of podcast mics and some opinions about Sam Raimi's latest movie: 'Send Help'. This week we talkabout Sam Raimi's filmography, deciding our Top 5, we discuss the incredible performances from both Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien and we speculate how long we'd last if we were stuck on an island in the aftermath of a plane crash. As Linda and Bradley find themselves a long way from the office, how will their dynamic shift to make for optimal survival, and who (if either of them) will make it out alive? Enjoy the episode!Who are they sending help to? It's not like there's anybody else about whom you can ask the question. They can ask for help and they can look and shout and burn for help, but they can't send for help. Lucky really that they had people looking for them who somehow managed to pinpoint their coordinates and search the tiny corner of the island where one of them happened to be. 'Found Help' or 'No Help' or 'Any Help?' would perhaps be more fitting titles. Alas, they probably wouldn't sell as many tickets.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThese things are definitely on this week and ready for us to talkabout new Bradley Cooper directed movie: 'Is This Thing On?' We discuss the electric chemistry and individual performances from Will Arnett and Laura Dern, decide how funny the stand up of the film actually is, and create a top 5 of movies from the last six years that have been directed by actors. As Alex Novak stumbles into an open mic comedy night, will it be enough to revitalise his passion for life, and perhaps in turn for his marriage. Enjoy the episode!Asking is this thing on? is awkward whatever the response is. If the audience say no then we have an awkward lull to try and figure out how to fix it, if the answer is yes then it confirms that the audience did in fact hear the terrible joke, and didn't like it one bit. It's an awful question. Perhaps a good alternative would be 'Do you need me to repeat a bit of it for you?' or 'Who's ready to start with some comedy?'. Just some suggestions from two people who definitely are not comedians - just hear some of the jokes we attempt in this episode...Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailIt's our first wrapped episode of the year and wow has January been a busy one. In today's episode we talkabout 100 Meters, His & Hers, I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not, Mercy, Rental Family, Seven Dials, Skyscraper Live, Song Sung Blue, Stranger Things Finale, The Rip and WWE: Unreal. Plus we dive into the biggest movie news stories of the month, detailing how excited or apprehensive we are for 'Avengers: Doomsday', discussing the trailer for the upcoming He-Man movie and going through some of the big award nominations. Plus, one film receives a place on our coveted 2026 DVD shelf... There's so much to discuss, and it's all packed inside this episode. Enjoy!Brendan Fraser will return to his Rental Family position, this time poised with the difficult task of pretending to be a cop at a big bust. The cartel are involved, and the only way Fraser can blend in, is by truly becoming the role. 'Renting a Rip'...coming to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailEven in a zombie (infected) apocalypse there's time to sit down and reflect, and '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' does just that. Hot on the heels of its successful predecessor, Nia DaCosta's newest venture into the 28 universe has music moments and gore galore, and we talkabout it all in this episode. We discuss Ralph Fiennes best performances, and decide where this film ranks amongst them, and we give our take on the end of the movie, expressing our opinions on what it's all trying to say; it's safe to say spoilers are in bound. Ultimately, we decide whether this apocalyptic horror deserves a place on our DVD shelf. Enjoy!Suppose 28 Decades Later would be a bit much. Nobody left, just a British indie film about sheep politics and which one deserves free run of the dead farmer's fields. Actually, could be quite gripping. Not a baaaad idea.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailIt's time to delve deep into the fictional retelling of a real love story, the story of William and Agnes Shakespeare, depicted in Chloe Zhao's new film: 'Hamnet'. We have our Horrible Histories heads on and separate the fact from the fiction, whilst highlighting some amazing pieces of acting and detailing why this is our favourite Chloé Zhao film to date. We create a Top 5 of Golden Globe best Drama winners, as well as discussing our special skills and accents - is Shakespearean on the list? Ultimately, we decide whether Hamnet deserves a place on our DVD shelf. Enjoy the episode!Turns out they've not spelt Hamlet wrong, their son just had the same name with a different letter. Imagine If our parents wrote a play about either of us, and just changed a letter to separate it. There'd be no question that a play called Elnis or Gwinym was likely about one of us. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we kick off the year with an episode talking about Timothee Chalamet's newest film: 'Marty Supreme'. We talkabout our favourite Chalamet performances, creating a Top 5 list of his films, as well as delving into the films highs, discussing plot moments and ultimately deciding whether it deserves the first spot on our 2026 shelf. Each episode we discuss a new film, and decide if we want it to go on our DVD shelf. The shelf consists of just 10 spots, so if it gets full, something has to go to make room. This episode marks the start of a new shelf for 2026. Enjoy!There's a scene in this film where someone covers themselves in honey (we talkabout it in the episode), and honestly there's not many people we'd cover ourselves in honey for. I imagine you'd be scrubbing for weeks to remove that; like when you get a bit of tree sap on your finger, but it's all over you. Sticky.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the 6th annual talkabout awards!This week we are revealing the winners of the 'talkabout awards', as voted for by our listeners and followers. We're celebrating everything from film and TV in 2025. We've got kitchen dramas, revolutionary movies, demon hunters and dysfunctional superhero families. We'll be announcing our Best TV Series, Best Film, Screenplay, Cinema Moment and so much more!We create a Mount Rushmore of people who've had great 2025's, discuss the best soundtracks, best moments and look ahead to 2026. Thanks for all your support this year, and for continuing to listen to our little podcast. Enjoy the awards, and thanks for voting.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailYippi-Ki-Yay it's Christmas, and for this year's festive special we're heading to Nakatomi Plaza to talk all things Gruber vs McClane as we discuss Christmas Action classic 'Die Hard'. We talk the best films starring the two leads, rank the movie's most iconic quotes and deduct some of Hans' most evil plans. Plus we talk Christmas traditions and get ready for the festive season. Enjoy!Our 2025 awards are coming very very soon - so head to our social media to find out more.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we suspect foul play, as Benoit Blanc returns for a third 'Knives Out' mystery in 'Wake Up Dead Man'. Another all star cast assembled, Rian Johnson back in the directors chair, and a murder plot so twisted you'll be able to play along at home. We discuss everyone's motives, character details and interactions, as well as having a chat about Blanc's luscious locks and deciding how far we think we could throw Glenn Close...we couldn't trust her as far as we could throw her. We also conduct a draft pick of the cast's best movies and find out which cast member used to be a makeup artist. Ultimately, we are left with a decision: is this a DVD shelf worthy film, or simply a facade of mediocrity. Enjoy!Could we throw Benoit Blanc into some other universes perhaps? Hey, it looks like Netflix are on their way to owning everything so why not have him solve a murder in Hawkins; or head to Arrakis to see who killed a Harkonnen lord...the possibilities are endless.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week on talkabout we have a handful of great films to discuss as well as some TV that's taken audiences by storm. We return to Zootopia/tropolis (depending on where you're listening from) for the best Disney film in nearly 10 years; we watch Oscar Isaac create Jacob Elordi as GDT makes his passion project; we give reviews of 'Blue Moon', 'Now you see Me, Now You Don't', 'Friendship', 'Pluribus', 'The Mighty Nein' and of course the first volume of the last season of 'Stranger Things'. And that's (remarkably) not all! We dive into some of the big news stories of the month, sharing our opinions on 'Rush Hour 4', Netflix' potential purchase of Warner Bros and a new Miss Piggy film. Enjoy!Stranger Things will inevitably return when they're all old. It would be amazing if the legacy season saw Eleven building a Vecna from scratch because she missed having a monster to fight. Creating an ultimate foe from the remains of all the other slimy inhabitants of the Upside down. 'Frankenthings'...coming to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week on talkabout, we spend a clock tick talking about the second act in a two-part movie musical extravaganza: 'Wicked: For Good'. Gwilym is unwell, so this week Ellis tackles the episode solo, going through his co-host's written review and sharing some thoughts of his own. Continuity problems, music moments and a pile of yellow bricks, we unpack the good and the wicked in this sequel. Enjoy!We forgot to mention the moment when Dorothy is in the hatch whilst Glinda and Elphaba sing lovingly to one another. She must've been like, "hold up this witch isn't evil at all listen to this it's stunning". That would've been first thing I mentioned to my Aunty Em when I woke up. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we put 30 days on the clock and prepare to run, as we discuss Edgar Wright's adaptation of 'The Running Man'. We discuss the social, economical and political commentaries throughout and get behind Glen Powell as he drives towards a life changing sum of money. We provide our thoughts on that polarising ending, discuss how we'd tackle the world's deadliest game and conduct a draft pick of game show movies. Enjoy!Imagine this but driving. You can step out of your car once a day for 10 minutes, other than that players have to be behind the wheel. This would be a great bit of action cinema full of high speed chases and deadly environments. Hollywood come knocking, we're up for a conversation.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we equip our wrist blades and prepare for combat, as we join Dek and Thia on an adventure in 'Predator: Badlands'. We discuss the latest film in the Alien/Predator franchise, comparing it to the rest with a draft pick, dissecting the world building and getting to the bottom of those difficult Yautja Father-Son relationships. Enjoy!Badlands is right! The planet they visit is literally called 'The Death Planet'. Nothing quite says 'bad' like a planet known for death...even the grass is deadly. We won't be booking a trip anytime soon.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MIlsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWe have a special kind of episode today, as we talkabout movies in a chattier style, taking questions from our listeners and answering them live on the pod with next to no prep. We discuss the best trilogies, and speculate whether or not Dune and Spider-Verse will enter that conversation; we make some suggestions for how to save cinema and we give our Letterboxd Top Four. Plus we play a game, where Gwilym tries to guess the movie scream. We had a lot of fun recording this one and hope you have fun listening to it. Enjoy!Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThe episodes have been coming thick and fast recently, and it doesn't stop there. We've got you a brand new wrapped episode talking about some of the recent big releases. Two men you can't confuse 'Roofman' and 'Chainsaw Man' rocked the big screen this month, alongside The Boss Bruce Springsteen and Colin Farrell's Lord Doyle. We also discuss 'Steve', 'Gen V' and 'Mr Scorsese. Plus we have a big discussion about some of the decisions made over at Disney, and pay homage to the late great Diane Keaton. Enjoy the episode!Chainsaw Man's next tale takes place in a Macau casino, where he has to ignore a gambling habit to defeat the final music Boss...Bruce. 'Deliver me from a Ballad of a Chainsaw Man'...coming to a cinema near you soon!Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailHappy Halloween one and all and welcome to an episode helping you continue the spooky festivities into November. We've got a double bill episode this week with our discussion about 'The Evil Dead' and 'Evil Dead II'. We talk all things Sam Raimi, with one of us deciding that perhaps we're not his biggest fan, and the other declaring their immense love for him. This episode splits us in half, with a heated discussion towards the end; don't fear though, the podcast is still full of love. Hear our thoughts on the horror classics and find out if we gave either of them a place on our DVD shelf.Let it be known that if Gwilym turned into a Deadite, Ellis would not hesitate in shooting his head off. It's just too risky!Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we go tron and tron and tron about a film that looked good but tasted off, it's the latest film in the Tron universe: 'Tron: Ares'. Yes, in a month that's seen reports of Disney turning down both Fincher and Soderbergh Star Wars projects, we've watched the film that the mouse house did decide to green light. It's an episode full of plot hole conversation, Sci-Fi movie draft picks and an unhealthy amount of references to 'Morbius'. Enjoy!Tronsformers is inevitable isn't it. Where they're using the program to create big giant robots to fight the Transformers that have returned to art. The worrying thing is we'd be seated and ready for it, and we know it would be horrific. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout everyone's new favourite film: Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another'. But did we enjoy it? Did we think it deserved a place on our shortlist for films of the year? No spoilers here, but we will tell you there's plenty of chat about the performances, cinematography, story, politics and general mastery on show throughout this film. We discuss the political mirroring to today's world, rave about those rolling hills and conduct a draft pick of Leonardo DiCaprio movies. Enjoy!Sometimes it's just one podcast after another, and on Monday morning when you expected a new episode, perhaps you thought we'd change the format. Well fear not, we just released it a day late...silly us. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout the latest movies, TV Shows and pieces of entertainment news. We give our thoughts on 'The Simpsons Movie 2' announcement, speculate what could be next for Martin Scorsese and pay tribute to the legendary Robert Redford. Plus we give some early thoughts on 'Marvel Zombies' and 'The Paper'. We have full reviews of Spike Lee's new joint 'Highest 2 Lowest', A Coen brother movie 'Honey Don't' and the latest Stephen King adaptation 'The Long Walk'. And unbelievably that's not all. We also have thoughts on 'Black Rabbit', 'All of You' and the newest 'Demon Slayer' movie. It's jam packed as our monthly episodes always tend to be. Enjoy!In the Xenomorph's next trip to Earth, he lands on a start line, surrounded by young heroes from across America Mr Xeno is given no choice but to take part in the long walk. Will his feet stay in tact? Will he make it to the end? Will he just eat the other competitors? We'll have to wait and see. 'Alien: Amble'...coming to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout a film full of fantasy, doors, awkward conversation and I guess romance...it's 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey'. We discuss just how bold and beautiful this big journey really is, deciding the relevance of lighthouses when Willem Dafoe's not hanging around, and dissecting school theatre performances. We talkabout the leading pair of Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, finding out who is best for the box office and who is best for movies in general. We also conduct a draft pick of 21st century romance movies. It's jam packed and a lot of fun, even if we are utterly confused by the messages that we assume this movie is trying to put across. Enjoy!For any new listeners welcome to the podcast. We absolutely love movies and talking about them together. Feel free to comment below letting us know you're here. Or give us a follow on Instagram and TikTok. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout a legacy sequel like no other, as Spinal Tap reunite for a follow up to their 80's documentary, with Marty DiBergi back in the directing chair to follow one of England's loudest rock bands as they gear up for a reunion concert. This is 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'. Does the film follow in the originals footsteps? Do the cameos land? What do we think of the band members and their new careers? Ultimately we decide if the sequel goes to 11, or if it is crushed under it's own Stonhengian weight. We for one hope the end continues again...perhaps one last tour for the band would be a hit! Elton John perhaps wouldn't show up this time round though...Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout one of the films from the Summer; a horror that took the world by storm: 'Weapons'. As the children from a classroom in America all ran off in the dead of night, we witness a handful of characters and their involvement to the case. We talkabout the film and it's greatest scenes, we analyse the cast, ranking the five top billed stars and conduct a draft pick of 21st century horror. It's the first in a slightly new direction which focuses on newer releases more frequently. We hope you enjoy!Let us know what upcoming releases you'd like to hear us dedicate an episode to next. Comment your suggestions below.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout some of the most recent movie releases, with a big chat about a return to form for 'The Naked Gun', a romantic struggle for both 'The Roses' and 'Materialists' and some of the best horror of the year so far with 'Bring Her Back' and 'Weapons'. Plus we give some early thoughts on 'Alien: Earth' and 'The Paper' and dig deep into some recent movie news stories. Stick around after the credits for some results from our recent draft picks too.Frank Drebin Jr has a much darker case to solve in the reboot sequel, as he uses online cult videos to learn how to bring back Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch from the dead after their insistent fighting. How they're going to pull the laughs out of this one remains to be seen. 'The Naked Gun: Bring Roses Back'...coming to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout an animated film full of rats, frogs, slugs and references galore, it's Aardman's 'Flushed Away'. We quote our way through the episode as we discuss plot details, hilarious character moments and animation style with a film that we've been wanting to discuss since the dawn of our podcast. We conduct a draft pick of rodent and frog films and discuss the all star cast. There's so much packed in to this episode, don't be a Millicent Bystander and make sure to hit play. Enjoy!We need a Whitey film and now. His life working for the big shampoo company and his escape to freedom. How did he meet Spike? Why is he so well dressed? Come on Aardman give the people what they want.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis episode on talkabout we discuss a family film that one of our listeners deemed 'overlooked'. Starring Matt Damon and ScarJo, we give our thoughts on 'We Bought a Zoo'. What zoo is this actually based on? Why is there any romance subplot? Why didn't that bear eat them all? So many questions that we answer in a neat (shorter than usual) episode. We conduct a draft pick of big cat movies and discuss the cast and some of their previous work. Enjoy!Still waiting for this film's sequel: 'We Sold a Zoo'. It's a much sadder film with kids crying and animals being sold oversees. Actually Benjamin See (the protagonist) doesn't own the zoo anymore, and Dartmoor Zoo that it's based off is still thriving. Perhaps a sequel wouldn't be too bad...Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & James MilsomMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we singabaout the classic musical movie: 'Mamma Mia'. We get our floaty shirts and shorts on and head to the beach for just under an hour of choreographed fun. We create a Mt Rushmore of musical movies, conduct a draft pick of ABBA musical numbers in the film and assess how bad those vocals really are. Enjoy!Does Donna know everyone's name? Is she that integrated in the island that she's on a first name basis with every dancer, barman, sailor there or does she have her favourites? We ask because honestly, it's like she's the queen of the island, the principal of the staff, we just want to know if she cares about anyone but herself?Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout two of the biggest films in town at the minute. A superhero outing for both Marvel and DC; two films so big that we've given them their own episode: 'Superman' and 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'. We share her loves and our grievances about the films, talking through in spoilerific detail about casting decisions, world saving characters and villains with eating problems. Plus, we look ahead to the next MCU movie 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and the rest of James Gunn's DC universe. Fantastic Four become the Fantastic Five, when they welcome an unlikely ally into their group: Krypto. Skipping clobbering time and heading straight to the main event, the canine hero leads the supergroup in a battle against another Marvel villain: Lockjaw. 'The Fantastic Four: Cosmic Canines'...coming to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout the latest releases in film and TV...sort of. For one week only Ellis is without Gwilym, and is joined by regular visitor to the pod Gareth Bradwick. Ellis and Gareth discuss the newest addition to the Jurassic franchise, a butting of heads for Cena and Elba in 'Heads of State' and praise a UK indie film 'The Ballad of Wallis Island'. They do give brief thoughts on the two big superhero releases, but they'll be given their own episode very soon. Plus, there's Marvel news stories, Avatar trailers and lots more to discuss.Give the episode a listen today, and find out what you should watch next!In the next Jurassic film, the President and Prime Minister find themselves tasked with putting on another dino exhibition, inviting people to the island to see these dinosaurs one last time. But when things go pear shaped, they're left fighting for their lives. 'The State of Jurassic Island'...coming to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHost - Ellis BarthorpeGuest Host - Gareth BradwickMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout another cult classic, this time with a trip to toon town as we discuss 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'. We talk character details. admire that animation and debunk toon-related injuries. We also conduct a draft pick of Alan Silvestri scores, put four Zemeckis films on a Mt Rushmore and decide how iconic of a villain Christopher Lloyd is as Judge Doom. Enjoy!Are all toons actors? All of the toons we see are from other films or TV shows and the lore that's established at the start would suggest that they are all actors in toon town. So are they all born into this career without a say? Which begs another question, how are these toons reproducing? Is somebody drawing them life-size to bring them to life or is there something else at play? Hmmmmm...Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week (for some reason) we dedicate a whole episode to a bunch of genetically enhanced Guinea Pigs in the live action/CGI crossover movie 'G-Force'. We spend a small amount of time talking about the movie, then conduct a draft pick of animal-talking movies, discuss the soundtrack and finish off by looking ahead to our summer season of films.  Enjoy!Surely you bring sequels to this universe and just carry on the alphabet. H-Force with Hamsters, I-Force with Iguanas, J-Force with Jaguars and so on. Travel through the alphabet and increase the stakes with bigger and scarier animals. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout a 90's cult classic, as Nicolas Cage and John Travolta face-off in 'Face/Off'. It's an utterly bizarre concept with some wonderfully crazy performances, and we dive into all the weird and the wonderful in this epic action John Woo film. We create a Mt Rushmore of Action movie directors, conduct a draft pick of body swap movies and do more Nicolas Cage impressions than an episode of SNL. Enjoy!The sequel is much anticipated, and so what would a sequel be called? Do you simply install a backslash and title it 'Face\Off', or do you go with a more on the nose (hehe) 'Face/On'. Maybe the characters 'Face/Off Again' or 'Face/Swap', all we know is there are so many more options than simply 'Face/Off 2'. We'll continue to sit in anticipation.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout the latest releases in film and TV. We run from the Alpha in '28 Years Later', race round corners with 'F1' and take to the skies with 'How to Train Your Dragon'. We also share our thoughts on 'Ballerina', Pixar's 'Elio', 'M3GAN 2.0', 'Predator: Killer of Killers', 'The Bear: Season 4' and more! We talk all things movie news too with a 'Spaceballs' sequel, another adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' and the reveal of the next Bond director...Give the episode a listen today, and find out what you should watch next!The dragons start racing in different locations, taking to a variety of tracks around the world. The rookie, Toothless, is starting the final race in last place. Can he best a 28-lap track and finish the season in pole position. 'How to Train for 28 Laps Later'...coming soon to a cinema near you.Support the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout a Nicolas Cage family film that follows in the footsteps of great adventure films with an added Nic Cage charm: 'National Treasure'. We conduct a draft pick of Cage films, break apart some of the plottier moments of the film and rip apart some extremely over the top quotes. If one things for certain, it's when Nicolas Cage enters a room (or in this case a podcast), you're not going to forget him in a hurry; and why would we move on from that so quickly. Stick around to the end to find out what we'll be talking about next week. Enjoy the episode!We will be hosting another Summer season, where all episodes through the hotter season will be chosen by you the listener. Comment below if you have a film that you'd love us to talkabout in the coming weeks.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout the third film in The Godfather trilogy. Having discussed the first two films on the podcast in the past we felt it time to watch the final film, and we approached with caution! We give our opinions and discuss whether this is "significantly worse" than the previous films, we conduct a draft pick of family member movie titles and we debunk Michael's fall from grace. Plus, stick around until the end to see what treasure of a film we'll be discussing next week.Michael can't have thought he was out. He's still conducting meetings with these people and having discussions about the mob life every day. Sure he can say he's trying to get out but really this film highlights his reluctance to stay out. So they pull him back in to a place he never really left. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailIn preparation for tomorrow's new episode talking about 'The Godfather Part III', we've thrown it back to an episode we recorded three years ago, on which we discussed the first movie in the trilogy with Godfather fan Jonty O'Callaghan. The episode was released in the year of the film's 50th anniversary.We go on many a tangent and struggle to stay on topic, but when we do there's some great conversation to be had around the world of Francis Ford Coppola's groundbreaking film. According to the original episode notes we also talkabout Fast and Furious, Minions, Jurassic World, Rocky, The Rock, pastries, Phone Booth, The Batman, Taken and of course Marvel! So there's plenty to enjoy. Let us know if you enjoyed this re-release and you'd like to hear more by commenting below.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomGuest - Jonty O'CallaghanSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout a romantic film that took cinemas by storm in 1990, with a pottery scene that is one of the most iconic (and messiest) in cinema history. it's 'Ghost'. We discuss the lore and logic behind the deaths, get creeped out the by the guy at the train station and talk all things Whoopi Goldberg. We also conduct a draft pick of the most romantic scenes in film and discuss the lead actors and their unexpected Disney appearances. Put us on in the background while your making your new pot, and enjoy a brand new episode of talkabout!If this came out today it would be called 'Ghosted', and Demi Moore's character wouldn't know that her partner had died, thinking he's just leaving her on read instead. She'd keep texting and calling to no response. Swayze's character has to contact her from the other side by inserting himself into the Cloud, and leaving cryptic messages across her apple devices. It's probably an Apple Original, and it probably starts Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout the latest releases in film and TV. We hang on to planes and jump into deep water with 'Mission: Impossible - The Dead Reckoning'; we talk stocks and shares with Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme'; we leave nobody behind with the live action 'Lilo & Stitch'; and we spark the rebellion with Season 2 of 'Andor'. And that's not all, we also give our reviews of 'Fountain of Youth', 'The Studio', 'Murderbot', 'The Surfer', 'Your Friends & Neighbours' & more! We talk news and trailers too with the moving of Marvel project release dates and lots of exciting trailers. It's a jam packed episode, so give it a listen and find out what you should watch next.Ethan is back, but his team are still scarred from the events of their last mission. He is forced to bring together a new team. Who better than an alien from outer space, a wannabe dog with a newfound understanding of family: Stitch. Ethan is ready to put the Ohana into his next mission. 'Mission: Impossible - A Stitch in the Matrix'...coming soon to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout the film that's responsible for the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, the film that walked so 'Surf's Up' could run, the film that saw President heists long before Edgar Wright explored that avenue, it's 90's classic: 'Point Break'. We discuss the best beach movies, comment on the surfing technique used in the film, admire the film's lead actors and retell our own surfing stories. Plus we chat movie musician cameos. Grab your surfboard, equip your parachute and get ready to go extreme. Enjoy the episode!Johnny Utah wanders through the office with a surfboard, but everyone there knows he's undercover. Is he simply showing off? It must have been the talk of the office how weird and attention-seeking he is, or perhaps he was just too into his role. Either way it's a bit of an ick.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout a Hollywood comedy that saw Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum head back to high school: '21 Jump Street'. We say more quotes than anyone cares for (including a ranking of Ice Cube lines), we talk about the careers of the two leads and we chat about Lord and Miller. It's full of fun this episode and stick around after the credits for some early thoughts on the newest 'Mission: Impossible' movie. Enjoy! A 23 Jump Street feels so nailed on. Especially as Hollywood is healing, a massive comedy blockbuster that has a strong IP and has two big actors involved feels like a no brainer. A third film where they have to go undercover as professors at the school, or university lecturers. Make it happen Hollywood!Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout an oddball Coen Brothers movie with a cast more stacked than the Marvel films we've just spent weeks talking about: 'Hail, Caesar!'. We discuss the convoluted, unexpectedly bizarre plot, the standout set pieces and some iconic performances. We give our ranking of Coen Brothers movies, conduct a draft pick of the best movie dance scenes and continue our comedy run with a progression to another 2010's beloved movie. Stay tuned until the end to hear what we'll be talking about next. Enjoy the episode! False advertising. At no point does it hail in this movie.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we have taken a pause in our usual proceedings to give a full discussion to the newest Marvel movie: 'Thunderbolts*'. We talkabout a return to form for Marvel, and how the film manages to balance so many different backstories more eloquently than anything else that's released thus far in the Multiverse Saga. We chat about the film's top moments, rank MCU projects since Endgame and answer a whole heap of listener questions. Enjoy!That asterisk is an incredible marketing ploy. I imagine now studios will be trying to force other punctuation marks into their movie titles. Godzilla > Kong , Avatar; Out of This World or Indiana Jones @ The Base of a Mountain. Surely now if there was another Thunderbolts movie, seeing them return to their rag tag group after failing in their new title, the film would be called 'Thunderbolts**2, just something to think about. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James Milsom Support the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout the latest releases in film and TV. We mine, we craft, we kill a unicorn and we revel in blues music as we discuss 'Sinners', 'A Minecraft Movie', 'Death of a Unicorn, 'Havoc', 'Warfare', 'The Amateur' & more. And on the small screen we give our thoughts on 'Daredevil: Born Again', 'The White Lotus', 'Lazarus', 'Our Friends & Neighbours', 'The Studio' and more. It's a jam packed episode (hence the runtime) where we also delve into the latest news stories with excitement for a number of projects coming our way very soon! Pulled back to the Overworld, Minecraft Steve must work to close three portals that have opened to other dimensions. In the first, he battles vampires whilst singing the blues, in the second he works with Tom Hardy to take down a corrupt police squad, and in the third he battles on the front lines with American troops. 'Steve: A Minecraft Gory'...coming soon to a cinema near you. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis week we talkabout the Avengers film that we waited a year for and then it delivered above and beyond our expectations: 'Avengers Endgame'. We take part in a time heist as we go back 6 years to reminisce on one of the best cinema experiences in our lifetimes. Does Smart Hulk make sense? Is Thanos worthy of lifting Mjolnir? Is Paul Rudd the MVP in the movie? And why did Chris Evans shave his glorious beard off? There's so much to unpack and we do just that, as well as conducting a draft pick of the best moments across this film and the Avengers film previous. It's a jam packed episode, and a trip down memory lane. Enjoy!Honestly looking back and editing the episode, there's so much we didn't discuss. America's ass, Loki's escape, Thor's catch up with his mum, the Ant Man up Thanos' butt theory...this film has so much going on and we only scratch the surface here. Let us know your thoughts on this film and Infinity War by dropping a comment on the episode.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==