In Film We Trust

2025 is coming to a close and so, as is tradition, it’s time we looked at a Christmas film. But because we’re all a bunch of misery grouches with no festive cheer whatsoever, it’s only right that we check out the film that can thaw even the stoniest of hearts: A Christmas Carol.With Wayne (not so) unfortunately unavailable for this one, our good friend Phil from Flixology 101 steps into the host chair, joined of course by IFWT stalwarts Matt Rotman and Scott West, with Liam arriving a bit later to complete the quirky quartet.A distinctly British film with a distinctly American actor in the lead, it’s one of many adaptations of the Dickens classic, and the chaps are here to talk about why it’s among the very best.Pour a big glass of your favourite drink, settle into your comfiest chair and prepare for a visit from the spirits of podcast past, present and yet to come. Merry Christmas everyone.

Time to get in an explosively festive mood with the Shane Black written, Tony Scott directed, Bruce Willis starring...The Last Boy Scout. With a tempestuous production that left all involved looking for the exit, the films stature as an exemplifier of the 90s has only grown. So join Liam and Phil as we give you details on the fall-outs, the bust-ups and bruised egos as we explore Tony Scott's sun-kissed action noir, The Last Boy Scout. Make sure to check out Flixology101.com, for musings on all your cult favourites.

It’s been a long time since we talked about a Nicolas Cage film and we’re righting that wrong today by diving deep into the warped and beautiful insanity of Mandy. A love story, a revenge tale, a psychedelic trip. It’s all of these things and more, and with friend and previous guest Carmelita Valdez McKoy joining us, you know you’re going to be in a truly wild ride. We’ll chat about the setting, the characters, the stunning cinematography, the mood and atmosphere, the fascinating psychological dynamics as well as giving our thoughts on director Panos Cosmatos’ debut feature Beyond The Black Rainbow.Knock back some hard liquor and pick up the most impractical weapons you can find, because when In Film We Trust go down to the woods, your sure of a big surprise.

*Lords of Chaos is erroneously referred to as Jonas Akerlund's directorial debut in this episode. Famed music video director Jonas Akerlund, turns his hand at feature length filmmaking with his directorial debut Lords of Chaos. Adapted from the controversial book of the same name, Akerlund's film charts the foundation of 'True Norwegian Black Metal' via Euronymous' pioneering band Mayhem, that would cross paths with the ever problematic Varg Vikerness. But Mayhem was a band like no other; whereas metal bands of the past had cultivated a dark and sinister image, Mayhem walked the walk - murders, church burnings and an image burned in perpetual infamy. So

We’re rounding off our trilogy of shot on video movies from our good friend Charles Pinion. We’ve dealt with Twisted Issues, we’ve visited Red Spirit Lake, and today We Await the legendary Spirit Dive as we examine… well, We Await. A story of cannibal cults, mystical crystals and mind-altering green goo. It’s a trip that’s quite literally out of this world. Charles is here to tell us of the film’s conception, production and behind the scenes titbits. It’s the perfect way to wrap this trilogy up, as well as tease our next collaboration with Mr. Pinion. Watch this space folks!Get some of that good green goo in ya, and let’s go for a drive. A spirit drive.