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We break away from the normal show this week as Andy flies solo to bring a quick round-up of news and a couple of new reviews, Iron Maiden Burning Ambition and, of course, Mortal Kombat II. Plus a couple of old Deep Dives into Excalibur and Trainspotting. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Walter Hill's often overlooked 1992 film Trespass is our Deep Dive this week, and in the main reviews Andy checked out the glitz of Devil Wears Prada 2 and the horror of Hokum. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

For this week's episode we take a look back at Tarantino's Kill Bill in our Deep Dive. In the main reviews we checked out Michael, Greenland: Migration, and Apex. News, Neat Things, and general film geek chat round things off. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

The Christopher Walken starring The Prophecy is the focus of our Deep Dive this week, whilst in the reviews we have 3 recent horror releases - Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Undertone, and Exit 8. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Of course, what else could we pick for our Deep Dive on our 300th episode but Zack Snyder's 300. Reviews this week are for California Schemin' and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. Neat things, question of the week, and film news chat round it all off. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Taking a short break from the normal show, this week Andy brings his review of Super Mario Galaxy, but also compiles past reviews of video game movies such as Uncharted, Until Dawn, Mortal Kombat, Super Mario Movie, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter, plus our Deep Dive into games adapted from movies. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

The Clint Eastwood thriller In The Line Of Fire is the target of our Deep Dive this week, whilst in the reviews we talk about Pretty Lethal, They Will Kill You, and HBO's The Pitt. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

One of the best Batman films ever made is our Deep Dive this week as we check out The Lego Batman Movie. In the main reviews we cover Project Hail Mary, Ready Or Not 2, The Good Boy, and Dead Man's Wire. It's a packed show this week! Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We can't believe that Arachnophobia was released in 1990 as we explore it for our Deep Dive this week to see if it still holds up. In the main reviews Andy checked out Arco, and How To Make A Killing, and we both talk about Train Dreams. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

The 2009 Star Trek reboot is the focus of our deep dive this week, whilst in the main reviews Andy checked out The Bride, and Pixar's Hoppers, and we both checked out War Machine on Netflix. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

The 1998 disaster movie about a comet heading to earth is our Deep Dive this week... no, not that one, but the lesser seen Deep Impact. Find out why we prefer it to Bay's release. In the reviews Andy checked out The Bluff, and, of course, Scream 7. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

H.G. Wells and Jack The Ripper clash in our Deep Dive this week as we take a lookback at the 1979 sci-fi thriller Time After Time. In the reviews Andy shares his thoughts on Cold Storage, and we both got chance to check out Crime 101. All this and more in this week's packed show. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We take a look at a couple of the films of Christopher Guest, Waiting For Guffman and A Mighty Wind, this week for our Deep Dive, whilst in the main reviews Andy checked out Whistle and Stitch Head. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Just in time for Valentines Day, we take a look at the 1990 supernatural romance film Ghost. Reviews this week are for Sam Raimi's return to horror Send Help, and the animated Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Our deep dive takes us back to 1978 this week as we talk about The Boys From Brazil. In the reviews we both got to see Nouvelle Vague, and Andy also checked out Primate. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Not one but two films for the Deep Dive this week as we talk about Back To The Future Parts 2 and 3. In the main reviews Andy saw Mercy, and we both talk about Starfleet Academy. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

With Nolan's The Prestige turning 20 years old this year we thought it was time to look at the film for our deep dive. New reviews this week are of The Rip, Rental Family, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In our neat things Andy gives a mention to Refuse Films, thanks to a Tromatic experience he had this past week. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We head to the ghetto of 1993 to cast our eyes over Judgement Night, a 'wrong turn' urban thriller that deserves more attention. In the main reviews Andy checked out Hamnet and Giant, whilst Lee talks about The Night Manager. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We're back for a brand new year, and as is tradition our first show's deep dive is into the highs (and lows) of 2025 in film. We also have a few new reviews of Anaconda, Marty Supreme, and Hallow Road. So tune in, sit back, and welcome in 2026 with your two favorite film geeks! Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

The 1983 war film set in a POW camp Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence is our deep dive pick for our last show of the year. Over in review corner there's just the one film this week as Andy gets into Avatar: Fire and Ash. Neat things, news, and general film related chat round out another year of the FilmFile. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

One of Andy's favorite festive re-watches is our deep dive this week as we take a look at Anna And The Apocalypse, whilst in the reviews we cover Eleanor The Great and Fackham Hall. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Brad Bird's debut feature, the classic The Iron Giant, is our deep dive pick for this week. In the main reviews we take a look at Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and Troll 2, and still have time for a quick look at Magazine Dreams and Jingle Bell Heist. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Shyamalan's Unbreakable is 25 years old, but does it hold up for a rewatch today? Well, we check it out for our deep dive, and also discuss the films that followed. In the main reviews Andy shares his thoughts on Wake Up Dead Man, Pillion, and She Rides Shotgun. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

For this week's deep dive we rise up against tyranny with V For Vendetta, whilst in the reviews another rebellion against tyranny takes place with Wicked For Good, before also taking a look at comedy action sequel The Family Plan 2. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We take a look back at the miniseries of Stephen King's IT from 1990 this week for our deep dive, and in the reviews there is more King as Andy shares his thoughts on The Running Man. We also review Predator Badlands, and the magic hijinks of Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

With Andy still away Lee has put together a solo show taking a look at Goldeneye for a new Deep Dive to tie into the 30 year anniversary of the fan favorite Bond film, before dipping into the archive for when we chatted about the entire Bond franchise. Lee also took time to check out Frankenstein at the cinema, and brings his thoughts on Del Toro's take on the classic tale. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

This week's deep dive explores the found footage horror film REC, and the sequels that followed, whilst in the main reviews we talk Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, House of Dynamite, Ick, Sketch, and Hand That Rocks The Cradle. A packed show this week! Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

The 1978 thriller Magic is the focus of our deep dive this week, whilst in the reviews it is another week with a wealth of releases. We both share thoughts on Black Phone 2, and Andy gives his reviews of After The Hunt, Roofman, The Woman In Cabin 10, and Good Fortune. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

This week's pick for October's Deep Dives is the often overlooked action horror period piece Brotherhood of the Wolf. Reviews wise Andy brings Tron Ares as the main review, and sprinkles short reviews of Good Boy, V/H/S Halloween, Vicious, and I Like Me. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

As we enter spooky season our first horror pick for a deep dive is the often overlooked 2001 film Frailty. Andy also reviews The Smashing Machine and Play Dirty, and throws in quick reviews of Him and Code 3. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

With a third film just over a week away we take time to look back at the legacy of Tron with a deep dive into the original film and its first sequel. In the reviews Andy shares his thoughts on The Lost Bus and One Battle After Another, whilst elsewhere we discuss film news, general geek chat, and neat things we checked out this week. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

This week's episode sees us pay tribute to the legend of the screen Robert Redford, who sadly passed away recently leaving behind a legacy that has touched generations of movie lovers. With a look at his career, and the past deep dives we have spoken about his work, we also take a look at The Natural. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We head back to school as we take a deep dive look at Peter Weir's Dead Poet's Society, a first time watch for Lee. In the reviews we check in with Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and The Long Walk. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Roll the dice and take your turn as we deep dive into Jumanji just in time for the 30th anniversary of the film's release. In the main reviews Andy checked out The Cut and Honey Don't. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

The Limey, Soderbergh's 1999 Terrence Stamp starring crime drama, gets our deep dive treatment this week, whilst in the main reviews we cover Caught Stealing, Toxic Avenger, and Thursday Murder Club. Throw in film news, neat things and chat to round things off. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

As we enter Stephen King season, we take a look back at one often forgotten gem from the master of horror with a deep dive into 1408. In the reviews we let you know thoughts on Eddington, Life of Chuck, and Alien Earth. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We go back in time to take a trip on HG Wells' The Time Machine from 1960 this week for our deep dive. In the reviews Andy saw Together, whilst together we saw Nobody 2. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Michael Mann's 2006 Miami Vice is our deep dive focus this month - is it a forgotten classic, or an underwhelming adaptation to screen? In the reviews Andy shares his thoughts on The Naked Gun and Weapons. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We head back to 1960 to take a look at The League Of Gentlemen this week for our Deep Dive. In the main reviews, of course we talk about Fantastic Four First Steps, and Andy also shares his thoughts on Bring Her Back. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We do something a little different this week for our Deep Dive as we take a look at video games inspired by movies over the decades, and pick out some of our favorites, and some that deserve to be forgotten. In our reviews Andy takes a look at I Know What You Did Last Summer and Friendship. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

With a Deep Dive into the 1933 King Kong, and a quick look at the other versions over the years, as well as a spoiler-free discussion about James Gunn's launch into the DCU with Superman, there's barely room left for the usual news, neat things, and general chat. But we did it all anyway. #film #films #cinema #movies #review #news #chat #podcast #filmfilepod Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Our Deep Dive this week is Tarantino's breakout film, Reservoir Dogs, whilst in the reviews Andy shares his thoughts on Jurassic World Rebirth, The Old Guard 2, and Heads of State. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We take a deep dive into Soderbergh's Ocean's 11 this week, as well as a quick look at the rest of the franchise. In the reviews we race the track with F1, and battle AI with M3GAN 2.0. News, neat things, and general film geek chat, as ever, round things off. Get In Touch BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We have four films to look at in our Deep Dive this week as we take a look back at the Fantastic Four films over the decades. In the main reviews we have rage-infected mayhem of 28 Years Later, and Pixar imagination with Elio. As usual we also get our teeth into some neat things and film news. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi blockbuster The Fifth Element is our choice for the deep dive segment this week. In the reviews we share thoughts on How To Train Your Dragon, Predator: Killer of Killers, Deep Cover, and The Luckiest Man In America. Throw in news, neat things, and general film chat to round things off. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

The 1993 Nic Cage starring cult classic Red Rock West get's our deep dive treatment this week, whilst in the main reviews we checked out Mountainhead, Ballerina, and Dangerous Animals. Throw in film news, neat things, and the usual film related chat to round things off. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We explore both versions of Cape Fear for our deep dive this week, before we review Karate Kid: Legends, The Ballad of Wallis Island, and the season finale of Doctor Who. With news, neat things, and general film related chat packing out the rest of the show. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Is there a more perfect film than The Shawshank Redemption? Well, listen to us talk about it for our deep dive this week and decide for yourself, before going on to hear our thoughts on Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, The Phoenician Scheme, and Fountain Of Youth. News, neat things, and general film and entertainment chat, as ever, wrap things up. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

We explore the delightful joy of Jeunet's 2001 masterpiece Amelie for our deep dive this week, before Andy gives his thoughts on The Surfer, and the latest entry in the Final Destination series, Bloodlines. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]

Josh Trank's 2012 debut, Chronicle, is under our spotlight this week for the deep dive, whilst another set of superheroes makes up our main review of Thunderbolts* - oh, and Andy also checked out the latest Sky Original, Cleaner. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @[email protected] X @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email [email protected]