Best Film Ever

FIRST 24:00 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 24:00 it's a full spoiler review Ellie, Georgia, and Ian got together to talk about a little Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. What parts worked? What parts didn't? Is this a short film? A mini-series? A musical? or something greater than the sum of its parts? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

SOMEBODY once told me the world was gonna roll me. This week we're heading to Duloc in search of princesses, talking Donkeys and the ultimate payback by embittered former Disney employees in the 2001 Dreamworks classic, Shrek. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - as we try to figure out what's so bad about a Canadian accent. It's an all-star of a 68th episode as we discuss: Early casting choices for Shrek (there's at least 2 you don't about) What was the inspiration for the physical appearance of Shrek? Which actor recorded lines for almost the whole film before tragedy set in, necessitating a re-record Which member of the cast was fired only to never find out why Which line is an example of the Mandella Effect We have a Gingy-off Ian might be an ogre or the voice of reason Whether or not Shrek is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis with Boston watering hole where everybody knows your name. Ian is in the captain's chair and Georgia's in the jumpseat as she's never seen the show. We're waiting for a flight with a beverage in hand as we discuss: The casting of the key roles and who almost got the gig as Sam Which Hollywood actor turned down the role of the Coach? Ian and Georgia discuss the difficulty in creating genuine warmth in a show Why was the show set in Boston? Which member of the cast pitched his own role? What's the genius of the joke writing behind the series? Georgia gives her first impressions of the series, having never seen it before Would we ground the Cheers pilot or is it Cleared for Takeoff?

Catch the wind! This week we're heading to rural Oklahoma and in search of storms and chasing dreams. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, Georgia - as we're trying to make Dorothy fly. It's a whirlwind of a 67th episode as we discuss: The early casting choice for Bill Paxton's role What Paul Reiser did to help Helen Hunt's schedule line up with Mad About You We find out about how much Michael Crichton was paid for the script and how much a famous name was paid to try and fix the product Which giant shot was missed the first time around resulting in a $500,000 reshoot Is the the flying cow disturbing or funny? Georgia's face blindness might be catching We have a return of our Nana Speaks segment Whether or not Twister is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis with the Ron Howard narrated story of the Bluth Family. Ian is in the captain's chair and Liam's riding the jumpseat as he's never seen the show - and it's another Jason Bateman production. We know there's money in the banana stand but we're hosting an intervention (or is that imposition?) as we discuss: What's gotten in the way of Liam watching any more of Ozark Which member of the cast was the first one to get the gig Ian shares some information about comparing Arrested Development to The Office or Friends from a writing perspective Which member of the cast had to go to Tijuana for work purposes? Who is the narrator and how did he get the job? Which jokes made us want to set ourselves on fire with laughter Liam gives his first impressions of the series, having never seen it before Would we ground the Arrested Development pilot or is it Cleared for Takeoff?

Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth Be With You! This week we're heading to Cloud City in search of an old friend. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, Georgia - and Ethan from Talking The Mickey - as we're trying to fix the hyperdrive and avoid getting eaten. It's a Mandela Effect of a 66th episode as we discuss: How the sequel came abou The Mandela effect of the most famous line in the film. We moan a bit about the CGI that's been inserted into the film Which famous line from the film was ad-libbed Whether or not this is the best film in the Star Wars Franchise Which face of the franchise was different due to an automotive accident Who was most angry at not being clued in to the twist ending We have a challenging discussion about fandom, nostalgia and a sense of ownership over media products Whether or not The Empire Strikes Back is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

FIRST 30:30 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 30:30 it's a full spoiler review It's another BOYS NIGHT as Ian, Liam, and Georgia (she counts) are talking about the Amazon Original Movie "Coming 2 America." What parts worked? What parts didn't? Was there any substance beyond the callbacks and cameos and does there even need to be? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Coming 2 America and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

This week we've gone from an underground bunker to a ramshackle moving castle. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Georgia - and Ethan from Talking The Mickey - as we're turning the dial on the front door and seeing where we've found ourselves today. It's an Oscar Winner of a 65th episode as we discuss: The global lineage of the film Which company was responsible for the high quality dub and which big names lend their voices to this film We discuss our various loves and potential hangups with anime as a medium Georgia has a key piece of information that sheds some light on the conclusion Is this film saying that poor people are bad We find out how to pronounce Ghibli Whether or not Howl's Moving Castle is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

We're back for the final episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 6, "One World, One People" Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Liam and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss Sam's makeover, Karli vs Walker in character writing and just where exactly do we see this leading.

Another bonus episode for your listening enjoyment as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion. Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam are getting dolled up and headed to Tinseltown as we crash the Oscars and talk about the greatest Best Picture Winners. Comments, banter, and flat out disagreements can be found as we discuss the respective quality of Oscar's very best followed by the definitive BFE Top Ten List. You'll love it folks! If you have any ideas about future actors/actresses or topics for future roundtables, we’d love to hear from you. Hit us up at @BestFilmEverPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

This week we're stowing away inside an underground bunker of the hyperich in Parasite. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - as we're getting jobs under pseudonyms so we can stop folding pizza boxes. It's an Oscar Winner of a 64th episode as we discuss: What inspired Boon Joon Ho to make his eventual Best Picture winner Ian somehow finds a way to link Cheers, Birdman, and The Cabin in the Woods to Parasite We all share our relative predilections for reading We discuss whether we're all just too lazy to read a foreign language film What exactly happened with the end of the film Is this film saying that poor people are bad If there's a likeable character in the bunch Whether or not Parasite is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

We're back with another episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 5, "Truth" Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Liam and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss boats and bros, did Sokovia get an awful memorial and just when will Elaine tell me to shut up

Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis with a little TransAtlantic production between an Englishwoman and a Canadian so we've got one of our own Englishwomen and our resident Canadian profiling BBC/BBC America's Killing Eve. Ellie is in the captain's chair and Ian's riding the jumpseat as he's never seen the show. It's a Whole New World as we discuss: Sandra Oh's previous career before joining the cast Ian and Ellie discuss a mutual love of all things Phoebe Waller-Bridge Which character of the main twosome does each member of the panel connect with more? What piece of dialogue required more thought than any other part? Why was this? What was the name of the source material? Why switch it for television? Ian & Ellie both share their relative strengths in speaking with accents Ian gives his first impressions of the series, having never seen it before Would we ground the Killing Eve pilot or is it Cleared for Takeoff?

This week we're off the Road to WrestleMania and on a steam liner headed to New York with Jack and Rose in Titanic. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - alongside friend of the podcast, Debbie - on a TransAtlantic voyage that wouldn't quite make it to the Big Apple. We're never letting go of our 63rd episode as we discuss: What James Cameron sacrificed to get his version of the film made. Which actor/actress swore that they would never work with the legendary director again after this shoot Liam and Debbie share some of their background knowledge on Titanic We find out Celine Dion's initial reaction to her iconic song Which member of the cast had a near-death experience on stage We try another pint of Baker's Batch courtesy of How Not To Summon breweries Ian shares perhaps the greatest context story in the history of the pod Someone suggests a drastic edit to trim the runtime of the film Whether or not Titanic is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

We're back with another episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 4, "The Whole World is Watching" Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss super soldier envy, never meet your heroes and just how exactly will I get this shield out of my beaten chest.

SPOILERS PRESENT FOR ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE and (JOSS WHEDON'S) JUSTICE LEAGUE It's another BOYS NIGHT as Ian, and Ethan are talking about the Twitter mandated return to the Snyderverse in "Zack Snyder's Justice League." Is it worth all the hype? Which characters got more focus in the new version? How is the third act different? Should we feel that this film is a victory or does it set a dangerous precedent for future directors and Twitter fandoms at large? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Zack Snyder's Justice League and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

This week we're on the Road to WrestleMania as we're locking up and hoping to avoid a receipt in a film based on a true story in Fighting With My Family. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - as we head to Norwich, England; and then Orlando, Florida to try and crack onto the main roster of the WWE. It's a bodyslam of a 62nd episode as we discuss: The bizarre true story in how Dwayne Johnson was inspired to produce this film Why Ricky Knight was disappointed at first when he heard it was Nick Frost playing him, as well as revealing Ricky's first choice Liam goes nuts over all the local (to us) locations used for the shoot We talk about the difference between British and American humour Ian nerds out massively about all things wrestling and shares his own account of some of the televised portions of the story We ask if the fictionalised version of Paige should've been a bit more ready for some of the elements that awaited her in Florida given her years in the business There's a debut tasting of Baker's Batch home brew, courtesy of Summon It Breweries Whether or not Fighting With My Family is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

We're back with another episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 3, "The Power Broker." Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian for a Thanos snapped roundtable as we discuss our new crush on Zemo, the logistics of having a fling with Steve Rogers and just how exactly a group chat between heroes would go.

Come join us as we turn the April Fools Day joke back on ourselves with a Watch-Along of the Netflix Original Film, "Tall Girl." Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, Georgia - and push play in unison with us on your own Netflix and listen to us extol the virtues (there aren't very many), and slam the criticisms. Join us as we discuss: How we ended up doing the Watchalong and our own fears before pushing play Which actress Ian mistook as someone else (so much for Georgia's face blindness) The tropes that we're expecting in a teen romantic comedy Hear us discuss in real-time the predicted ending. There are some technical elements that Ian gushes over and others that are mercilessly criticised. Which part had the whole panel shouting at the screen in disapproval

This week we've got a suitcase full of marmalade, a sandwich under our hat, and have stowed away on board a postal boat in search of a new home in posh London as we watch Paddington. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, Georgia - as we wait at Cockfosters train station for someone to notice the tag around our neck. It's a 61st episode full of British cameos as we discuss: Who the original choice was for the titular Peruvian bear and how late in the game was the swap made We play BFE Bingo as Ian discovers he has 4 key things he references in every episode We have an absolutely uncanny Jim Broadbent fact courtesy of Ellie in Context Corner We all ask if this film wastes Peter Capaldi We marvel at the quality of the CGI as Paddington seamlessly interacts with the live-action footage in London There's a spirited discussion about if a film has to do more than give you the warm-and-fuzzies (pun totally intended) to be declared a great film We ask how an Academy Award winning actress such as Nicole Kidman can be this bad in the film and if moments of this film are a bit of a rebuke to a former partner. Does this film condition children against the museum and geographers in general? Whether or not Paddington is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

We're back with another episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 2, "The Star-Spangled Man" Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Georgia, and Ian together on this one as we talk about the slow burn on John Walker, our happiness with the Shrink's continued presence, and we cast ourselves as the 3 main characters.

Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis and we're trying to talk ourselves into a little more money laundering money for to make up for underweight gas tankers. We've got Ian in the pilot's chair and Liam is skimming a little off the top this week as he's never seen the show. Relocate with us as we discuss: Jason Bateman's comedic career before looking to reinvent himself We talk about the benefits of being your own boss The part of the episode that Liam couldn't reconcile What does Marty Byrd want more than anything else? Despite the name of the series, where is it actually set? We discuss the Aunt Carlotta quagmire. Do you fire a longtime employee who after 15 years is caught stealing $5 out of the till? Liam gives his first impressions of the series, having never seen it before Would we ground the Ozark pilot or is it cleared for takeoff?

TOWARDS THE END, THERE'S ABOUT 2 MINUTES OF SILENCE. THE PROGRAMME RESUMES AT 2:02:00 AND YOU'LL WANT TO HEAR THIS WEEK'S CODA. This week we're heading off to McDowell's in search of two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a seedless bun in Coming To America. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, Georgia - as we head to Queens, New York via Zamunda with Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall as our royal escorts. It's an 8-dollar haircut of a 60th episode as we discuss: Why did Eddie Murphy and John Landis work together again after the friction during Trading Places At what point does James Earl Jones predict his own cinematic future in this film We share a sobering story regarding Louie Anderson's placement in this film Ian asks if we forgive Cleo too easily by the end When is a story by Eddie Murphy perhaps not a story by Eddie Murphy Which of the prosthetic alter-egos of Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall fooled Ellie Which actors did Georgia not recognise in this film as her legendary face blindness struck again There's a coda worth sticking around to the end for as Karma strikes one of our panel in the keester Whether or not Coming To America is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

We're back with a new series reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", our first episode by episode series review on BFE. Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam together on this one as we talk about our first impressions, expectations and if there is a rule of diminishing returns on Marvel content.

Another bonus episode for your listening enjoyment as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion, this time live from Pod vComm. Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam are making up for a lack of vacation opportunities with our best of vacation and road trip films. Comments, banter, and flat out disagreements can be found as we discuss the respective quality of vacation movies, followed by the definitive BFE Top Ten List. You'll love it folks! If you have any ideas about future actors/actresses or topics for future roundtables, we’d love to hear from you. Hit us up at @BestFilmEverPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

This week we're back from rejuvenation clinic in an effort to look younger on this, our first birthday. Join us as we head to Hill Valley in 2015 in search of Pepsi Perfect, self lacing Nikes and our very own hoverboard. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, Georgia - and Ethan from Talking The Mickey – as we travel all over the prime and alternate timelines in search of cinematic glory. It's a celebration of a 59th episode as we hear from 21 of our fledgling fandom through audio birthday wishes. Also, we discuss: Why Jennifer had to be recast and we ask why the boys are so terrible to her Which of the 2015 predictions made did we really wish had come true Ian explains some faults in the time travel logic that make our brain hurt How great Thomas F. Wilson is in this film The specifics of the Crispin Glover lawsuit Where Robert Zemeckis got the cars for Hill Valley 2015 How much a Pepsi Perfect will cost you today Whether or not Back To The Future Part II is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

FIRST 34:30 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 34:30 it's a full spoiler review It's another BOYS NIGHT as Ian, and Ethan are talking about the Golden Globe Winner for Best Musical or Comedy (seriously), "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm." It's won 2 Golden Globes but what did we make of it? What parts worked? What parts didn't? It was re-written and re-edited halfway through - does it work or is it just a hot mess? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

This week we're joining the Minnesota State Police (our prowler might need a boost) as we check out Siskel & Ebert (Ebs!)'s 1996 film of the year in the Coen Brothers' Fargo. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie - and Ethan from Talking The Mickey – as we head to Siberia with Family restaurants with pseudo-Scandanavian accents before snuggling up with a nature documentary before bed. It's definitely not a lemon of a 58th episode as we discuss Why the credits only list Joel Coen as director If the 'Minnesota Nice' accent is harder for British ears to distinguish than Canadian/Kiwi ones Whether Marge & Norm have hollow lives The tropes that the Coens were trying to dismantle regarding how pregnant women are presented in Hollywood The power play that William H. Macy put forth to get the part The purpose of dealer plates in North America Why Carl was cheaping out over the Sierra when he had $920,000 stashed away elsewhere Whether or not Fargo is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis and we're having our first day as surgeons at Seattle Grace as we take a Ferry Boat over to Grey's Anatomy. We've got Ian in the pilot's chair and Ellie is scrubbing inthis week as she's never seen the show. Relocate with us as we discuss: ABC's movement to target a female audience in Primetime in the early 2000s Ellie gushes over Canada's own Sandra Oh for a while We discuss the unique (but way overdue) casting process that Shonda Rhimes decided should occur for this show We discuss which character was added after the majority of footage had been completed Is this the perfect combo pack for Desperate Housewives? Who was the character of Meredith Grey supposed to be romantically involved with originally? Ellie gives his first impressions of the series, having never seen it before Would we ground the Grey's Anatomy pilot or is it cleared for takeoff?

This week we're joining the FBI (our ID expires next week) as we check out only the 3rd film to win The Big Five Academy Awards in Jonathan Demme's The SIlence of the Lambs just a couple of weeks after its 25th anniversary. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie - and Ethan from Talking The Mickey – as we head to Quantico with lots of questions as we head for the last cell on the left. It's an obstacle course of a 57th episode as we discuss How much was spent on the rights to the character of Hannibal Lecter Why the FBI gave the film their full cooperation If Hannibal Lecter is the most honest character in the film Why the filmmakers chose to dress Hannibal in white once he relocates to the federal facility Ian goes on a tangent about the meaning of the word 'quite' We debate who gives the better performance, Hopkins or Foster We debate which biopic is better: Bohemian Rhapsody or Rocketman Whether or not Silence of the Lambs is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

After 82: The Documentary presents the history of the HIV epidemic in the UK in the 1980s and we at BFE are beyond fortunate to have been granted an hour with the directors, Steve Keeble and Ben Lord, and two of the participants, Jonathan Banks and Patrick Lyster Todd. In a move unusual for this podcast, we take a backseat and let those involved in the film explain the motivation, process, and legacy of the documentary - including the impact it had on the recent Russell T Davies series, It's A Sin. After 82 is readily available and definitely deserves both your time and attention. You can find the full range of platforms the documentary is available on at https://www.after82movie.com/download-after-82

For this bonus episode we commemerate the career of Christopher Plummer by reviewing one of his very last films, in the whodunnit from Rian Johnson, Knives Out. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Ethan – as we act as deputies for Benoit Blanc in hunting down the killer of Harlan Thrombey. We’re looking for donut holes in our 56th episode as we discuss: How Rian Johnson could make something as universally satisfying as Knives Out after something as divisive as The Last Jedi Which character may prove that the corruption of inherited wealth has little to do with ethnicity Does Marta always act in the moral good, as the film would suggest? How great Chris Evans is when acting against type How great Daniel Craig is in general. Is he a great actor? Ethan has some thoughts on performative wokeness and Ian slams someone for referencing Hamilton How insensitive it is for the interviews to take place on a chair of knives after the patriarch has just slit his own throat with a knife How fantastic the casting and acting in this film is overall Whether we would want to see another Benoit Blanc film Whether or not Knives Out is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Warning: Sensitive Content discussed between 1:02:45-1:05:45 (Infant Death) This week we're going to Edinburgh (or is it Glasgow) as we check out the film that launched Ewen McGregor into the Mainstream with Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting on the exact day of its 25th anniversary. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we return to 1990s Britain with one hell of a soundtrack backing us up. We’re choosing life in our 55th episode as we discuss: The iconic opening running scene and how it almost wasn’t the start of the film Why didn’t Noel Gallagher allow any songs from Oasis to appear on a heavy BritPop soundtrack? Does Renton take enough responsibility for his actions? Do you recognise Tommy from something else? The BFE gang share some exciting news about another project that’s coming up imminently We reimagine the Lust for Life “Choose Life” sequence with a few other songs Somebody gives this film either their highest or lowest score to date. Who was it and what was it? We have a definitive answer (I suppose) on whether 10 Things or Clueless is the teen film of the 90s We discuss the morality of finding escapism through characters who commit illegal and immoral acts Whether or not Trainspotting is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

This week we're going to the dystopian future for a love story between Johnny Five and the latest Apple HomePod in Wall-E. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - alongside Ethan from Talking the Mickey - as we allow Disney/Pixar to lecture us about the dangers of big corporations taking over the world. It's a humanity-filled 54th episode as we discuss: How a single lunch meeting brought us a decade of Pixar releases We discuss the similarities between Wall-E's character design and the main attraction from the Short Circuit series of films We ask if children from 7-14 would love a dialogue free (and therefore, largely joke-free) film We gush over some of the visual sequences both on Earth and off Does Pixar just repurpose The Little Mermaid for their own use (that's an awfully Wall-E thing to do actually) Ian imagines a remaking of the film with American rapper Wale in the titular role We all start to feel a bit hypocritical about our own screen usage. Ian discusses the ridiculousness of burger imagery to a society that's never eaten a proper hamburger Whether or not this a glorified silent film Whether or not Wall-E is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Der Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

I know you can be overwhelmed, and you can be underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed? - This week we're going back to English class via way of 1990s Seattle in 10 Things I Hate About You. Grab an aqua and join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we consider a retelling of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. We couldn't take our eyes off of this film in our 53rd review as we discuss: Just how much does this film have to thank Shakespeare for in its characters, locations and overall plot? How much does this film owe Clueless, another retelling of a classic literary tale given the 90s teen film treatment How many feet of clearance is needed if you're going to dance on top of a table? How many instances were there that made us feel uncomfortable in 2021. Also, how many situations would we refuse to allow if the gender roles were reversed? Is Julia Stiles the best thing about this or the worst thing about this film? Which member of the production crew do we determine is far too talented for this film? Do concussions just heal themselves once you vomit? Which camera shot cost a half a million dollars and was done in defiance of Disney's orders? How many characters in this film change on a dime? Whether or not 10 Things I Hate About You is the Best Film Ever? Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Happy Valentine's Day! Another bonus episode for your listening enjoyment as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion. Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam are all loved up in the spirit of corporate romantic obligation and are back to talk about the films that send their hearts-a-flutter. Comments, banter, and flat out disagreements can be found as we discuss the respective quality of the much maligned 'chick flick' before revealing our audience Top Ten list followed by the definitive BFE Top Ten List. You'll love it folks! If you have any ideas about future actors/actresses or topics for future roundtables, we’d love to hear from you. Hit us up at @BestFilmEverPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis and we're taking the doors off in this episode as we leave the big city for the titular hamlet of Schitt's Creek. We've got Ian in the pilot's chair and Ethan is on training duty this week as co-pilot as he's never seen the show. Relocate with us as we discuss: The microscopic legacy of Canadian original programming What is it about Eugene Levy that is so likeable - and stylish? Some of the real-world locations of the Schitt's Creek set Who was the original Alexis and why didn't she make it to air? Who's the only American among the principal cast? Who turned down the series at first only to have second thoughts and agree to sign on Ethan gives his fire impressions of the series, having never seen it before Would we ground the Schitts Creek pilot or is it cleared for takeoff?

Life finds a way - This week we're going back to the Jurassic Era (or is that the Cretaceous period?) via way of 1990s Central America in Jurassic Park, a review 52 episodes in the making. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - alongside friend of the podcast, Debbie as we became so preoccupied with whether we could review it that we never considered if we should have reviewed it. It's a chaos theory inducing 52nd episode as we consider The multiple offers for the film rights to Michael Crichton's book, before the book had even been published We go over an alternate cast list that Ian & Liam would kill for We ask if the acting among the principals is any good. We also ask whether it matters in this film? We gush over John Williams' score. This is an all-time Top 10 composition. There are a few plot inaccuracies/continuity errors that we pick apart Just how much money Steven Spielberg made from this film? What is with that shot with Goldblum's open shirt in this film? Is Ellie a feminist character based on her telling us that she is or does she revert to damsel-in-distress closely after? Why is Doctor Grant so unsure about certain elements of dinosaurs but will stake his life on his T-Rex knowledge Whether or not Jurassic Park is the Best Film Ever Massive thanks to Lex Van Der Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

FIRST 34 MINUTES are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 34 MINUTES full spoiler review It's another BOYS NIGHT as Ian, Liam, and Ethan are talking about the Amazon Prime original film (and heavily touted Oscar contender), "One Night In Miami" It's been nominated for THREE Golden Globes but what did we think about it? What parts worked? What parts didn't? It was originally a play, how did it transfer over to the big screen? What do we know about the 4 men? This is Regina King's debut, how did she make this happen? Does a film need pretty cinematography to be powerful? Will Ian ever be able to stop confusing Leslie Odom Jr with NBA star Lamar Odom? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of One Night in Miami. and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

Watch that first step, it's a doozy - This week we're stormstayed in Punxsutawney - with the weather crew from WPBH as we have a look at the Bill Murray-Harold Ramis classic, Groundhog Day. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - alongside friend of the podcast, Tom from Podjerky (they're awesome, check them out) as we analyse a a case study in life without consequences. It's a 51st episode that's got you babe, as we discuss: The backstory leading to Danny Rubin's development of the story and how his initial vision was changed by Harold Ramis The falling out between Bill Murray and Harold Ramis that sadly became the stuff of legend What exactly is Groundhog Day? Why do we celebrate it at all? Why do we forgive Phil? Should we? Is Andie MacDowell a good actress? How many Schitt's Creek alumni can you spot among the cast? What was one major selling point for Woodstock, IL to be chosen as the reimagined Punxsutawney? There's a few first casting thoughts for Phil that you're not going to believe, and one that we wouldn't mind seeing. Whether or not Groundhog Day is the Best Film Ever You can catch more of Tom on PodJerky at linktr.ee/podjerky

Forget the past; this is your future - Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis and we're heading all the way back to 2021 (so not that far back) and yet we're also in the 1950s as we tackle the cultural juggernaut that is WandaVision. Why not fly with us this week as we discuss: When is a pilot not a pilot? Is this enjoyable if you haven't watched any MCU films? Is this episode just a love letter to 1950s sitcoms We gush over the casting of the new characters Are you able to enjoy this if you don't dive into the Easter Eggs? Does a guaranteed series run take away the enjoyment of a pilot episode? Ian gives some predictions for the rest of the series as the only member not to have seen episode 2 yet Would we ground the WandaVision pilot or is it cleared for takeoff?

It's All Happening - This week we're getting on the bus - not the plane - with 70s rockers Stillwater as we go on tour with Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical Almost Famous. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we analyse a love letter to classic rock. We hope you have your final words for Rolling Stone in our landmark 50th episode as we discuss: Which events undertaken by the fictional Stillwater are based on real-life rock band legends Which events undertaken by William are actually memories of writer/director Cameron Crowe from his time as a Rolling Stone journalist. What is the appeal of Penny Lane? How does Kate Hudson steal the show as she does. Why does the film want us to forgive Russell? Why does the film want us to forgive William? We go through some initial casting decisions and talk about the ramifications that these changes had on the end product We hear a funny story about Frances McDormand and Cameron Crowe's mother Whether or not Almost Famous is the Best Film Ever

So no-one told you life was gonna be this way - Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew are trying their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis and we're heading all the way back to 1994, Central Perk and FRIENDS in a show that we've yet to name. Join us for this pilot episode of the unnamed pilot show as we discuss: The development of FRIENDS as a television show when it had a couple of different names Some behind-the-scenes tidbits about casting your favourite six Ian has a bit of an episode as he tries to justify why the harmony for the theme song should be considered the melody We break down the rules for what a good television pilot should do Which of the FRIENDS made the best impression on day 1 Don't we all just want to jump around in a fountain at midnight? Why did they give Joey the first punchline of the series when Matthew Perry is sitting right there? Are Ross & Monica a little too touchy feely to be brother and sister? Where we can sign up for a game of telenovella translation? Which characters seemed to change the most from Episode 1 to later on in the series run We ask you to help us name this unnamed show Would we clear the FRIENDS pilot be grounded or cleared for takeoff?

Knock Knock - Who's There? - It's no joke that we're giving 2002's "Catch Me If You Can" the BFE treatment this week as we're heading all over North America hitching a ride in the JumpSeat. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia - as we're joined by Alex from Main St Finance. We hope you concur that it's a fun 49th episode as we discuss: The 22 year journey this film underwent from development to screen Some of the initial cast and how this film would look very different if they had made the cut We have some disagreements about the quality of the film theme and title sequence We try to guess which of the actors/actresses were nominated for their performance Is Tom Hanks icky? Really? We go off on some diatribes about writing cheques, WalMart, and return addresses on mail Is this film pretty terrible to its female characters? We discuss whether Frank Jr is a little too into watching his parents be romantic with each other Whether or not Catch Me If You Can is the Best Film Ever

FIRST 34 MINUTES are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 34 MINUTES full spoiler review It's a BOYS NIGHT as Ian, Liam, and Ethan are holding their heads and trying to articulate exactly what happened in TENET. What did we think about it? What parts worked? What parts didn't? How do you pronounce the blasted word properly? Is this Nolan at his best or Nolan at his Nolanist? What does this newest entry do for his legacy? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of TENET. and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

"What do you do? What do you say?" - We're going all the way back to 1938 for this year's selection as Liam brings Angels With Dirty Faces to the table. This week we're headed to Hell's Kitchen and learning about two boys, one who ran just a bit faster than the other and the impact it had on our lives. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia. It's a debatably yellow 48th episode as we discuss: Which of these classic actors made the best impression on us Some great stories about the Dead End Kids and a run in with James Cagney Whether or not all the principal players in this film are necessary What's the likelihood these kids can read these newspapers in order to give so much exposition to the audience How important are the secondary characters in this film? There's an all-time argument about whether something occurred or not Which Hollywood legend left an extremely underwhelming impact on us A crazy story about special effects in Hollywood in the 1930s What do we make of the ending. Was Cagney actually cowardly in the end? Is this the greatest last 10 minutes in cinematic history? Whether or not Angels With Dirty Faces is the Best Film Ever

Merry New Year! Another bonus episode for your listening enjoyment as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion. Ellie, Georgia, Ian, and Liam look back on the films they've reviewed in 2020 and have some less prestigious awards to hand out this week in the form of The Resties. We all tried to stay friends as we debate the worst that we saw in 2020. Just because the films are rated highly doesn't mean they're everyone's cup of tea. (A full list of award categories and eligible films are located at the bottom of these notes) Plus, there's a few from the blooper reel as we point out some of our own 'Worst of' moments from the past calendar year. If you have any ideas about future actors/actresses or topics for future roundtables, we’d love to hear from you. Hit us up at @BestFilmEverPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. AWARDS Worst Script Worst Special Effects Worst Score Worst Song Worst Musical Worst Costume Design Worst Set Design Worst Villain Worst Plothole Worst Cinematography Worst Duo Most Unlikeable Worst Child Worst Context Corner Moment Worst First Watch Biggest Fall From Grace Most Unnecessarily Sexualised Moment Worst Aged Moment Most Overhyped Worst Supporting Actor Worst Supporting Actress Worst Actor Worst Actresss Worst Film ELIGIBLE FILMS Back To The Future Amelie In Bruges The Dark Knight Joker The Theory of Everything The Princess Bride Moulin Rouge Star Wars - A New Hope Chicago Some Like It Hot Gladiator Die Hard With A Vengeance The Breakfast Club Fight Club Days of Thunder Apollo 13 Grand Budapest Hotel The Crow Clueless Toy Story (Crossover) Dangerous Minds (with Debbie) The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Speed (with Ethan) The Usual Suspects Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Braveheart Iron Man The Hitman's Bodyguard Se7en Rocky Bridget Jones' Diary A League of Their Own The Muppet Movie Goodfellas Scream (Halloween Special) The American President Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Goldeneye Pirates of the Caribbean Pretty Woman Coraline Trading Places Home Alone The Muppet Christmas Carol Babe

"We're headed to the front. We're probably going to die. This is a terrible idea!" - Is this a quote from the movie or one of the panellists after watching this film? This week we're headed back to WWI for the shining jewel in the DCEU's tarnished crown in Wonder Woman. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we go to war with a God in our 47th episode as we discuss: Patty Jenkins past with Marvel before jumping to DC The difference between being a movie star and a good actor Sexualisation, Objectification, and who speaks on behalf of a demographic How important is representation in a film? Does it cover all manner of sins? How important are the secondary characters in this film? Is David Thewlis capable of being threatening Should Robin Wright just give up on doing other accents? Is Diana's ultimate reveal some of the laziest writing in a film we've seen to this point? What do we expect from a Comic Book movie? Did Iron Man ruin everything? Is there a stupider name for a weapon than 'god-killer'? Whether or not Wonder Woman is the Best Film Ever

Happy New Year! Another bonus episode for your listening enjoyment as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion. Ellie, Georgia, Ian, and Liam look back on the films they've reviewed in 2020 and have some awards to hand out in the form of The Besties. Comments, banter, and flat out arguments can be found as we debate the best that we saw in 2020 (A full list of award categories and eligible films are located at the bottom of these notes) If you have any ideas about future actors/actresses or topics for future roundtables, we’d love to hear from you. Hit us up at @BestFilmEverPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Award Categories Best Script Best Special Effects Best Costume Design Best Set Design Best Cinematography Best Context Corner Highlight Best Duo Best Villain Best Plot Twist (no spoilers) Best Animated Film Best Musical Best Score Best Song Best Soundtrack Best Tearjerker Funniest Movie Best Rant/Quote by a BFE panellist Michelle Pfeiffer Memorial Award Ryan Reynolds Memorial Award Episode of the Year Best First Watch Most Improved Viewing Experience Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Actor Best Actress Best Film ELIGIBLE FILMS Back To The Future Amelie In Bruges The Dark Knight Joker The Theory of Everything The Princess Bride Moulin Rouge Star Wars - A New Hope Chicago Some Like It Hot Gladiator Die Hard With A Vengeance The Breakfast Club Fight Club Days of Thunder Apollo 13 Grand Budapest Hotel The Crow Clueless Toy Story (Crossover) Dangerous Minds (with Debbie) The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Speed (with Ethan) The Usual Suspects Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Braveheart Iron Man The Hitman's Bodyguard Se7en Rocky Bridget Jones' Diary A League of Their Own The Muppet Movie Goodfellas Scream (Halloween Special) The American President Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Goldeneye Pirates of the Caribbean Pretty Woman Coraline Trading Places Best Christmas Films Home Alone The Muppet Christmas Carol Babe

If I had words to make a day for you - that certainly sounds like the prayer of the podcaster. This week we're headed to Hoggett farm for a healthy dose of charm, heart, and optimism to bring 2020 to a close. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we put a bow on the prize-winning Australian export, Babe. It's a carnage-free post-Christmas 46th episode as we discuss How many words did James Cromwell have to memorise to play the part of Famer Hoggett Ian talks about missing the forest for the trees sometimes Some of the panel discover a surprising link between Babe and Shrek that they hadn't considered We talk about the Jim Henson link to this film Is this the best film with talking animals that Hollywood has ever made? There's some confusion about both the time and place of the setting of Babe. There's a lot of inconsistencies. We dissect what exactly is going on with that dancing scene between Farmer Doggett and Babe There's some great discussion about cinematography in a film that absolutely could have mailed it in Ian has some thoughts about how hard it is to convey a feeling of absolute warmth to an audience in a post Nirvana world Whether or not Babe is the Best Film Ever