Best Film Ever

If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price - Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we welcome the Beyonce of the Film Podcast world, Em from Verbal Diorama as we're heading to the beach in search of big waves as we train for the 50 year storm in Point Break. It's a freefall of a 77th episode as Em provides so many interesting notes as we discuss: Who the studio originally wanted for the role of Johnny Utah Some of the horrendous other names for this film We play BFE bingo as some familiar names pop up in alternate universe casting Some directing choices that surprised us coming from a female director Lori Petty and try to figure out why it doesn't go quite right for her here Some of the measures that resulted in some truly amazing cinematography How we don't believe Keanu Reeves as an FBI agent If John C McGinley just always plays Dr Cox Which key scene resulted in a backup being called in to play the role due to actor absence Whether or not Point Break is the Best Film Ever Catch so much more of Em on her podcast, Verbal Diorama at https://verbaldiorama.com 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 glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 5 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "Journey into Mystery.” Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Liam, Ian and Georgia for a fitting reunion on a divisive episode as they discuss fan service vs quality, has the show jumped the shark (or alligator) and a fun conversation on what’s padding and what’s character development.

Welcome To Earth - Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ellie as we're heading back to 1996 in search of Fruitopia and chess metaphors in the undisputed summer blockbuster, "Independence Day." We're saying 'Hello boys, I'm back' in our 76th episode as we discuss: The original choice for President Thomas Whitmore and if that guy ever made it to the White House Where did the producers of ID4 get those White House sets from anyways? We have a divide among gender lines regarding a couple of scenes We do a deep dive on Whitmore's big speech rallying the troops We question many of the decisions made by and regarding Randy Quaid in this film We've got some very minor characters who are actually BFE/TTM alumni if you look close enough We ask if David Levinson is still a way cooler guy that Steven Hiller We ask if a stripper is technically considered a sex worker We ask how does Jeff Goldblum have chemistry with everyone in this film We regret how Connie disappears in the 3rd act We hope that the President's daughter is supeaking in metaphor and we tell you who she grew up to be Liam is equally stunned by who played Jimmy as who was supposed to play him but dropped out - so much for always being there for us! We have some aftershocks from Liam's 10 for Grease last week We celebrate passing 20,000 downloads and Ian makes his next wager on a milestone celebration film Whether or not Independence Day 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 glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 4 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "The Nexus Event” Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Liam and Ian for a rather flat-looking roundtable as Ethan’s been pruned and Georgia's in a time-loop cell to discuss what it’s like to love yourself, parallels with The Last Jedi and just when on earth (or Lamentis) this ending is leading.

The first one was Facebook only but Round 2 is up on the main feed, it's BFE Quiz Night 2: Quiz Night Boogaloo. Ian is joined by Debbie, Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM, Alex from Main St. Finance, Ed from The Film Effect Podcast, and our defending champion Danny from It's A Musical Pod. Join us for 5 rounds of Quizzing Fun including rounds on: Casting Calls: We give 3 actors, you tell us which film it is The Copyright Friendly Music Round: We name the movie, you tell us which real/fictional musical act does the film feature Sequences - We give you 2 films in a sequence, you tell us what the 3rd is Taglines - Can you identify the film by its marketing slogan The Eliminator - Kind to some, savage to others, the game is never over with THE ELIMINATOR If you want to join us on a future quiz night, please get a hold of us on our Twitter account (@bestfilmeverpod) and let us know that you'd like to be on our waiting list.

Come with us, if you want to live - Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we're heading back to 1991 in search of easy money and John Connor in the unqualified Summer Blockbuster, Terminator II. We're saying 'gimme five' in our 75th episode as we discuss: Whether it is necessary to see T1 to appreciate T2 The wage disparity between Linda Hamilton & Arnold Schwarzenegger when they agreed to repeat their roles Who turned down the role of Miles Dyson Why does the film look so wonderful in some of these numbers? Who's a worse actor: Edward Furlong or Linda Hamilton How much did Pepsi pay for all the Subway (and Pepsi) product placement Why are Canadian 'gimme fives' more profane that their British counterparts How long did it take for the first draft of the script to be written and does it show We explore the bootstrap paradox We have some aftershocks from Liam's 10 for Grease last week We reveal the audience pick for our July 4th themed next episode Whether or not Terminator 2: Judgment Day 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 Keeping It Lo-Three as we're back with glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 3 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "Lamentis." Keeping It Loki 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 Doctor Who audition tapes, whether we witnessed a progressive moment for Disney/MCU or just lip service, what love is, which parts of this felt like a video-game cut-scene and whether this episode was merely filler or actual character development?

Another bonus episode as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam revisit the career of Tom Cruise. Comments, banter, and an appreciation of set pieces can be found as we discuss: When Tom Cruise wanted to be a great actor and when he asked Hollywood to Show Him The Money The decision to pair Tom Cruise alongside grizzled acting veterans Some fun cameos where he went distinctly against type Do we prefer shouty Tom Cruise or mellow Tom Cruise Ethan and Liam don't see eye-to-eye about anything We present the audience and BFE Top 10 lists for the best Tom Cruise Performances ever 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.

You can't walk out of a drive-in. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we're heading back to high school in the 1950s to get our faces on American Bandstand. We're racing for pinks in our 74th episode as we discuss: Who turned down Danny Zuko and which actor played the part in the stage show Who are two actresses rumoured to have turned down Sandy before Olivia Newton-John got the role How does the film look with 2021 sensibilities and should that matter? Why does the film look so wonderful in some of these numbers? Is Olivia Newton John a bad actress or is it just bad writing There's a great story about Stockard Channing's name Whether Sandy is the good person she presents herself as We share some anecdotes about our personal histories with the film and stage show Which song was supposed to be sung by a different character until a bigger star played the diva card Which fact about the film frustrates Liam because he's heard it so much Which BFE alum appears in Grease in an uncredited role and blows Liam's mind Whether or not Grease 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 glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 2 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "The Variant." Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Georgia, Liam, and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss the storytelling shortcuts, a hotly debated fight scene, renaissance fairs and Ethan picks a new introductory line for episode 2.

We're back and trialling a new format this time round, the BFE Mail Call. Russell the Postie has dropped off a special delivery and Ethan's going to moderate a series of questions from the Fledgling Fandom to your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting team. Hear Ian, Liam, Ellie, Georgia (and Ethan) answer some of your questions in the debut edition. Key questions this time include: What's everyone's guilty pleasure film What type of music does the group listen to in their spare time If each person could appear on screen in a film, which role would they like to play What does the group think about wrestling We discuss if emotions have ever run high during a recording session There's some food related questions Someone wants to know what is it about Moulin Rouge that we all love We're asked what our favourite episode of the pod has been so far If you have a question for the next time the mailbag is open. Catch us on Twitter at @bestfilmeverpod and use the hashtag #AskBFE or #BFEMailCall

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, Ethan, and Georgia as we're heading to Chicago for a day skipping school with Ferris Bueller - whether he's a teenage philosopher or a dangerous psychopath is all a matter of interpretation. We're rolling the miles backward in our 73rd episode as we discuss: Which two actors turned down the two lead male roles Liam is an absolute savant with the context this week We learn a lot about the Ferrari used in the film What is the deal with Ferris' parents having Georgia's face blindness? Why John Hughes likes shooting in Chicago so much Where Matthew Broderick got those dance moves for the parade scene We compare Ferris Bueller to other 80s juggernauts, The Breakfast Club and Back To The Future Which album did John Hughes listen to every day of the shoot Which scene did early audiences vote as their least favourite, necessitating a reshoot? The legacy of the music from this film You won't believe a spin-off from this film and who starred in it What is it about Ferris that makes our contributors use profanity in their responses Whether or not Ferris Bueller's Day Off 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 glorious purpose reviewing a Marvel Original Series on Disney Plus in Marvel's "Loki", with our analysis of Episode 1, "Glorious Purpose." Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Georgia and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss the TVA, diminishing returns on infinity stones, if Marvel cheated on time travel and character development and we come up with some pseudonyms for the 2012 Loki character.

We were delighted to bring you an abridged version of our interview with Mank actor Sean Persaud in our review of Mank but we're thrilled to make the full interview available here today. Catch Ian, Liam, Ellie, Ethan, and Georgia (who was only in about 90% fangirl mode) as we were lucky enough to sit down with an extremely talented actor, writer, and producer whose credits range from Mank to Shipwrecked Comedy to podcasting and even all the way to Cougar Town. Revelations from the interview include: Hearing how Sean got his start in Los Angeles Sean talks about the development of the podcast he does with his sister, Sinead: Make Sean & Sinead Love Movie (link below) Sean discussing the difference between being a producer on his own material and a day player on a big tv or film project A small anecdote about what Gary Oldman is really like Sean discusses his writing process and how it differs depending on the project We learn about how to shoot in black and white The BFE lot pitch their own film choices that most people hate but we can't help but love Sean reveals his best film ever and cuts down someone for hating a classic film Whether Sean would turn down a call from Marvel boss, Kevin Feige Pets on both side of the video call make their presence known Sean teases a big announcement dropping for Shipwrecked Comedy on June 15th Subscribe to Shipwrecked Comedy at their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShipwreckedComedy Check out Sean Persaud on his new film review podcast (with his sister, Sinead at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/make-sean-and-sinead-love-movie/id1568374864

We'd like to promote this podcast in the way it was recorded. That is to say in the complete absence of Orson Welles. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Georgia, Ellie, and Ethan as we're heading back to the golden age of Hollywood (albeit in Black and White). We're joined on our journey to Tinseltown with Mank cast member (and star/writer of Shipwrecked Comedy's 'The Case of the Gilded Lily"), Sean Persaud. It's an organ grinder's monkey of a 72nd episode as we discuss: The screenwriter of Mank and how this was in many ways a labour of love for David Fincher. Who was initially the first choice for the part of Herman Mankewicz in its original late 90s treatment Whether it's possible to enjoy Mank independent of Citizen Kane or if it's largely a companion piece Gary Oldman and David Fincher's face-off regarding a century of takes for one scene Whether Amanda Seyfried is any good in this movie Ian has something to say about Mank having more Oscar wins than Citizen Kane We also have excerpts from our interview with Sean Persaud (full interview to be released June 12) where he discusses: The story of how he was cast in the film Some anecdotes about his time with Gary Oldman How Mank's success affected his Oscar night experience The creation of his new podcast "Make Sean and Sinead Love Movie" His vote for Best Film Ever Whether or not Mank is the Best Film Ever Subscribe to Shipwrecked Comedy at their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShipwreckedComedy Check out Sean Persaud on his new film review podcast (with his sister, Sinead at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/make-sean-and-sinead-love-movie/id1568374864 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/

Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and.... listen to Rocket Man on the roof of their apartment building. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan as we're heading to The Rock on a BOYS NIGHT in search of misguided military vets and glass encased toxic gas. It's a (only borrowed) Hum-Vee of a 71th episode as we discuss: How a member of the panel needs to be convinced that kidnapping makes you a villain Who was initially the first choice for the part of John Mason You won't believe who the ghostwriters on this film were What theory is there about Mason's backstory Why does the film forget all about Ed Harris and his men for 45 minutes? Why Michael Bay was so adamant about shooting on location If we're really supposed to believe that Stanley Goodspeed is a nerdy guy and why that makes no sense whatsoever The plothole that Michael Bay discovered and his feelings about it How easily General Hummel and his men could have won the film Which part made Michael Bay walk off set and which sequence was the hardest for him to shoot One of the panel can't say 'Alcatraz' We reveal the results of our series of "Which Friend would we all be" polls from last wee Whether or not The Rock 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 25:40 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict AFTER 25:40 it's a full spoiler review Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam watched the reunion special to FRIENDS . Was it a welcome does of nostalgia, heavily underwhelming or perhaps a bit of both? Which of the cast look like timeless and which look like they should have had a little less work done? Which cast members seem to have loved the show and which seem like they didn't give it a thought after they left the show? Finally, how did James Corden do as host? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of FRIENDS: The Reunion and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

We can remember everything about the films we watch, some weeks it's the greatest curse that's ever been inflicted on the human race but some weeks it's a delight. Which is it this time? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we head to Xanadu in search of the meaning behind the elusive Rosebud. It's a campaign of a 70th episode as we discuss: How Orson Welles was lured to Hollywood from the stage and the radio The backstory behind the writing of the screenplay and how it plays into next week's bonus episode The fantastic cinematography throughout the film Is Orson Welles a good looking man? What did we think of the musical number and Susan Alexander's opera voice What trademarks of Welles' theatre background made its way onto the screen Why is this film so highly renowned What was the reaction to this film at the 1941 Oscars Who was Citizen Kane based off of and how did the inspiration try and stop the film from being made What's the impact of too much caffeine We discuss our own backgrounds with cigarettes Whether or not Citizen Kane 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/

Another bonus episode as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ellie, Ethan, Ian, and Liam revisit the career of Nicole Kidma. Comments, banter, and a more than slight dose of musical fandom and appreciation can be found as we discuss: Is Nicole Kidman a great actress or a great movie star Does she make those around her better or is she outperformed by those she's in We do go off on a bit of a tangent regarding the Tom Cruise trilogy Whether Kidman deserved to win her Oscar for The Hours Why doesn't Kidman have a plethora of catchy soundbytes like other actors/actresses One of the panel goes off on Paddington We present the audience and BFE Top 10 lists for the best Nicole Kidman Performances ever 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 mission, should you choose to accept it, is to download our most covert of episodes. This week we're heading to the English Chunnel via Langley, Virginia and Prague in search of NOC lists, both real and counterfeit. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Ethan (Georgia is away on assignment) - as we try to find more creative cover names that the IMF might come up with. It's a mole hunt of a 69th episode as we discuss: The production cycle for this film and what it means to Tom Cruise's legacy as Hollywood's ultimate stunt man Why was Emilio Estevez so heavily featured in the first Act We introduce ourselves to each other needlessly Whether or not Kittrich is the hardest working man in all of government Which member of the panel would struggle with code names and probably get outed pretty quickly. The necessity for the magic do-hickey and where we can get one of those One simple change that would have made the film so much better Why the second IMF team in Prague is completely useless 2 cheap fixes that would have made the vault at Langley completely impenetrable A 2 pound solution to a concussion sized problem for Tom Cruise Why Ethan Hunt is the last guy you want breaking bad news to you Whether or not Mission: Impossible 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 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/