UK Film Review Podcast

UK Film Club is back with a festive edition of the best film podcast, with the latest movie reviews including Christmas Karma, Now You See Me: Now You Don't and Ella McCay. We also review Jingle Bell Heist as our Christmas Streaming Pick, currently available on Netflix. Warning - some swearing in the film clips. In our indie film reviews section we have reviews of The Wildman of Shaggy Creek, In Need of Seawater, CATACLYSM, Eraserheads: Combo on the Run, Princess of the Murder and Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special.The Nostalgia Pick for this month is, of course, a Christmas film, and one of the very best ever! Including a career-best performance from Michael Caine.Remember to head to our website for more movie fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash in UK Cinemas, The Films Of team are back with another episode and this time focus on the films of James Cameron.James Cameron is a visionary filmmaker, deep-sea explorer, and relentless innovator whose career has redefined the boundaries of cinematic spectacle. Born in August 1954 in Ontario, Canada, Cameron transitioned from a truck driver to a Hollywood powerhouse, fueled by a self-taught obsession with special effects and a desire to merge art with cutting-edge science.Cameron first shook the industry with The Terminator (1984), a low-budget sci-fi masterpiece that launched a global franchise and showcased his knack for high-stakes storytelling. He followed this with a string of technical landmarks, including the adrenaline-fueled Aliens (1986), the underwater odyssey The Abyss (1989), and the groundbreaking CGI of Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). In 1997, he defied critics with Titanic, a historical epic that became a cultural phenomenon, winning 11 Academy Awards—including Best Director and Best Picture—and becoming the first film to gross over $1 billion.Never content with the status quo, Cameron spent over a decade developing the technology for Avatar (2009), which revolutionized 3D cinema and became the highest-grossing film of all time. His obsession with the natural world and environmental conservation is a hallmark of his work, often reflected in the lush, bio-luminescent ecosystems of Pandora.On Friday 19th December 2025, Cameron returns to UK cinemas with Avatar: Fire and Ash. This third installment in his ambitious saga explores the volatile volcanic regions of Pandora, introducing the aggressive "Ash People" and the formidable leader Varang. As the Sully family navigates grief and new alliances, the film promises to push visual storytelling further than ever before. With three of the four highest-grossing films in history already to his name, Cameron continues to prove that his only real competition is himself.Head to our website for the latest movie reviews and the latest film trailers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the UK Film Review Podcast, filmmakers Luke Marley and Taylor Taberner talk to UK Film Review's James Learoyd about their animated festive short - Jake & Pater's Christmas Special."Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special follows the titular characters in their small town in Gloucestershire, when the spirit of Christmas seems to have left. Jake and Pete must find a way to restore it in time for Christmas, just around the corner. Heavily reminiscent of South Park (1997-), the piece even pays loving homage to the series as it clearly wears its influences on its sleeve with its deeply raunchy and absurd comedic elements."Will Curzon, UK Film Review. Head to our website for the latest movie reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horror film podcast The Scream Test returns with a new episode, exploring Creepy Kids when it comes to scary movies. Head to our website for the latest movie reviews and remember to subscribe to our film podcast wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Films Of...Edgar WrightWelcome to a brand new podcast series from UK Film Review, expanding our collection of shows within the UK Film Review Podcast umbrella. This time, our critics Callum Ewing and James Learoyd are diving deep into the career of a director who is now a bona fide auteur, starting with the frenetic, genre-blending works of the British filmmaker Edgar Wright.In this inaugural episode of "The Films Of...", Callum and James dissect the director’s signature style. Expect a detailed look at his hyperkinetic, rhythmic editing, the meticulous sound design, and his mastery of visual comedy, where every camera movement and cut serves a humorous or narrative purpose. The hosts discuss how Wright subverts expectations by effortlessly fusing action, horror, science fiction, and comedy, often paying ingenious homage to classic cinema in the process.Join the critics as they celebrate a filmmaker who elevates genre cinema and makes even the most mundane of routines look like high-octane spectacle. If you appreciate cinematic flair, razor-sharp dialogue, and films that are essentially musicals disguised as action-comedies, this episode is essential listening.Head to our website for the latest movie reviews and more from the UK Film Review Podcast collection of the best film podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.