Best Film Ever

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

Tis the season to be jolly and joyous! Fa la la!. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and the Christmas Spirit never looked or sounded as fun, as charming, and dare I say, as Christmassey as it does in Jim Henson Productions’ The Muppet Christmas Carol. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – along with Talking The Mickey’s Ethan - as we conclude our trilogy of Christmas Themed reviews with this the film that we declared to be the best Christmas film of all time in our most recent Reel Roundtable episode. There is no ignorance or want in our 45th review as we discuss The big shoes that the director and some of the voice cast had to fill after the death of Muppets creator, Jim Henson Michael Caine's perspective on how he played the character Which muppets were originally supposed to portray the three Christmas spirits If there a better Muppets pun than Fozziwig How is it possible that a bunch of puppets present death to children in a manner better than many other writers or actors should envy How exactly did Brian Henson & company pull off some truly magical Muppet moments on screen We discuss the changes made to Charles Dickens' story by Henson and those made by Disney and if they did the film a disservice We get into a debate on loneliness that we ask for your viewpoint on Whether it's fair or not to compare Muppet adaptations such as this to Original Muppet scripts We hear from many friends of the podcast as they send in their Christmas messages Whether or not The Muppet Christmas Carol is the Best Film Ever

I made my family disappear. This week we tackle the John Hughes holiday classic, Home Alone on its 30th anniversary. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – along with Talking The Mickey’s Ethan - as continue our trilogy of Christmas Themed reviews with this the film that Ellie declared to be the best Christmas film of all time in our most recent Reel Roundtable episode. We hope you don’t give up and that you’re thirsty for more in our 44th review as we discuss How this film ended up jumping from Warner Brothers to 20th Century Fox The many safety precautions that were in place to protect Macauley Culkin, and the one injury he did receive What significant character was missing from the first draft of the screenplay Christopher Columbus said that forgetting Kevin was free of plotholes. Ian begs to differ. Which actor apologised to Chris Columbus on the first day of shooting Home Alone 2 for mailing it in on the original Which actor adlibbed the entirety of their lines Did you know there’s a swear word that made it into this film? We’ll tell you where it is Is there a less believable bully than Buzz? Ian’s done some research on flight times from Chicago to Paris and how the film defies the laws of time and space (literally) Once again, we ask: Is suicide ever funny? We ask if there’s any likeable characters in this film Whether or not Home Alone is the Best Film Ever

Another bonus episode as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam visit Christmastown and are back to talk about their favourites from today and the land of nostalgia Comments, banter, and flat out disagreements can be found as we discuss the movies of the Holiday Season before revealing our audience Top Ten list followed by the definitive BFE Top Ten List. 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.

The best way to hurt rich people is to turn them into poor people. So said the immortal Billy Ray Valentine as.this week we've woken up in our manor house to a smiling Eddie Murphy in Trading Places. Half social-commentary, half racially inappropriate and an ending that needs more than half of an explanation. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, & Ellie as we begin a trilogy of Christmas Themed reviews with this John Landis classic. Nobody wants to buy Louie’s drugs in our 43rd review as we discuss The original pairing that was supposed to headline this film The pay cuts that several actors had to take to get in the movie Does the presence of black cast members excuse some of the racially inappropriate parts of this film or does it make it worse. Ian & Liam once again gush over how great the score to a film is What was Don Ameche so uncomfortable saying that he only allowed the crew to film one take What’s the deal with the 15 foot high clothes peg? Who’s the only person involved in this film whose career doesn’t take off on account of the film We’ve got a casting story you’re not going to believe. Ian explains the confusing ending and we come to the conclusion that Billy Ray & Lewis commit several federal crimes. Is suicide ever funny Whether or not Trading Places is the Best Film Ever

To paraphrase Better Father: Making up a review about Coraline. Was the film a peach, was it a doll or just a waste of time? The animation's cute as a button In the eyes of everyone's who's ever viewed Coraline. When she went round exploring, Was it fun or did they just make it boring This week our eyes they were on Coraline. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ellie as we enter the other world (better world?) of Coraline. It's a literal gravy train of a 42nd episode as we discuss: We can't get over how good the stop motion animation is Ian McShane and the uniquely British programme that was Lovejoy The voice casting Other mother has a few comparisons to Jadis from C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe to overcome We talk about which character wasn't even in the source book We have a frank conversation about whether nudity (or near nudity) automatically suggests sexualisation We discuss representation on film and what does it mean to have positive representation. Is it just the number of characters, or is it their morality? Is there something more nuanced. We love Cat David. We discuss the merits of this animated film against a Studio Ghibli film with similar themes. We debate whether Coraline is a good kid and whether her parents are good parents What is the deal with the Pumpkin Spice Latte that is Other Father? How great is the song Other Father delivers Whether or not Coraline is the Best Film Ever.

This is Hollywood. Always time to dream, so keep on dreamin'. This week we've woken up half in a cocaine-fuelled drama, half in a modern-day fairy tale and half in a My Fair Lady homage in Pretty Woman. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, & Georgia as we need a little pick-me-up and so we're headed for the spiritual prequel to Runaway Bride. We're gonna treat you so good you're not gonna want to let us go in this 41st episode as we discuss: The murderers row of actresses who were at some point linked to the roles of Vivian and Edward How Julia Roberts convinced Richard Gere to take the role If the story is problematic in a 2020 lens - especially Vivian's introduction Ian & Liam gush over how great the soundtrack to this film is We talk more about condoms and dental floss than you'd expect We ask why we forgive Julia Roberts so quickly for a massive indiscretion in Act I We reveal Disney's desired finish for the film There's a link between this film and Norwich, England that you might not expect We discuss the many fantastic outfits of Julia Roberts in this film There's a lot of tie-ins to NBC sitcoms of the 1990s We talk about piano cleanliness more that we thought we would Whether or not Pretty Woman is the Best Film Ever.

Another bonus episode as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ellie, Ethan, Gerogia, Ian, and Liam revisit the career of Leonardo DiCaprio. Comments, banter, and a more than slight dose of nostalgia and appreciation can be found as we discuss: When did Leo transform from pretty boy movie star to a great actor Whether Leo's greatest talent is his versatility Find out which one of us hates Leo and thinks he looks like a naked molerat Whether Leo deserved to win the Oscar for The Revenant Whether Leo is a great actor or made great by a supporting cast Leo's talent for capturing the essence of those he portrays from biopics One of the panel goes off on Inception One of the panel goes off on Once Upon A Time In Hollywood...and is challenged We present the audience and BFE Top 10 lists for the best Leonardo DiCaprio 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.

Bring us that horizon! We're sailing the Seven Seas with the worst pirate you've ever heard of... but you have heard of him in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, & Georgia – along with Ethan from Talking the Mickey - as we head into Crossover infested waters. It's anything but a mutiny in this 40th episode as we discuss: How did a film based off of theme park ride have any business being this good? The parts of the Jack Sparrow character that Johnny Depp was successful in petitioning for and the nonsense that he was overruled on. The many alternate versions of this film that could've hit cinema screens if other casting choices had gone ahead What other cinematic swordfight the Sparrow/Turner clash reminds us of Why you can't read the sub-title on the film's poster Where Hans Zimmer got inspiration for the film's theme We talk about if we want to see another Pirates film with Depp? Without Depp? We rave about the introduction Verbinski gives us to Captain Jack We gush about the character development and the intelligence of the script Whether or not Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is the Best Film Ever.

We're in Bond withdrawal facing the perpetual delay of Daniel Craig's swan song in No Time To Die so Ian dug out a calendar and figured it had been 25 years since GoldenEye hit our movie screens. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, & Georgia – and our very special guest (and Bond connoisseur), Richard - as we head to the Soviet Union, The UK, France, Florida, and Cuba all while trying to stay onatop of things. Our 39th episode is shaken, not stirred as we discuss: The original idea for this film and how very different a film this could have been Those who auditioned to be Timothy Dalton's successor and someone who actually turned the role down We discuss if Bond is an outdated character for 1995, let alone 2020 Liam tells us all about Sean Bean in Sharpe and expresses a word or two of admiration for Famke Janssen Richard casts a deciding vote in whether a certain pun is funny We praise the theme song and bury the score We talk about our Favourite Bonds and where Brosnan stacks up You'll never guess why they gave Alec Trevalyan his surname The request the American military gave 007 and the compromise they made. Whether or not GoldenEye is the Best Film Ever.

With great power comes great responsibility but we won’t give you that while you’re glitching out. Georgia’s final selection of 2020 brings us the animated masterpiece Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, & Georgia – and our very special guest (and Halloween poll ruiner) Ethan - as we watch a film that is an assault on the senses (in both the positive and negative senses). We're throwing our tag around Brooklyn in our 38th episode as we discuss: The original idea for this film and how very different a film this could have been The painstaking detail that went into animating this film We discuss how the filmmakers were able to make us care about 5 separate relationships in this film We're pretty sure Ethan makes up a few Spider-Men in his research We all wax poetic about the score and animation Ian learns what a "Post Malone" is We once again learn about a villain who just doesn't learn the order in which you kill the heroes in We try and keep up with the amount of Easter eggs in this film Somebody has to fess up that they fell asleep watching the film We debate whether execution of technical elements makes up for story shortcomings We determine which of the Spider-Men could have stayed out of the Spider-Verse Whether or not Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is the Best Film Ever.

Do you fight the fights you can win or do you fight the fights worth fighting? In honour of our American friends who are heading to the polls on Nov 3rd, we review the Aaron Sorkin test run for The West Wing in The American President. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, & Georgia – and our very special guest (and Sorkin expert) Debbie - as we watch a political romance that Liam had very little interest in going into the episode. We also chat nostalgically about the Scottish force of nature that was Sean Connery by listing our favourite non-Bond roles. We're taking our approval rating for a spin in our 37th episode as we discuss: The original idea for this film and how very different the casting could have gone Which Hollywood icon gave up on the title role due to reported personality conflicts with director Rob Reiner. We discuss which of the 3 F-Bombs in this film were most impactful, and how come the film avoided an R rating after the 2nd one. Is Andrew Shepherd an appeaser? Is he a bad boyfriend? Should we challenge Sydney more about her conflict of interest We see how Martin Sheen argues both sides of a proportional response We wish there was a mash-up of Sydney Ellen Wade speaking to Ghostface from Scream Some of us get distracted by some lousy 90s blue screen Ian might just have to eat his words after the age game How Annette Benning is presented as professional and stunning without ever being objectified We debate whether the script is wooden or if it's genius Whether or not The American President is the Best Film Ever.

Do you like scary movies? For Halloween, we review the (arguably controversial) winner of our Halloween audience poll in Scream . Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we watch a horror movie that makes fun of horror movies while still being an excellent horror movies. We're locking all the doors in our 36th episode as we discuss: The impact of Drew Barrymore's opening scene and the clever marketing of this film (that couldn't be replicated today) How many cameos and allusions to other horror films show up Forget the body count, how many people were presented to us as potential victims What exactly was Stew's motive actually? Does Sydney have the worst group of friends ever? Is the Fonz the worst principal ever? How many times did they double bluff the audience by telling us exactly who the killers were We debate how soft a fall into a boat would be We present our favourite kills in the movie Whether or not Scream is the Best Film Ever.

Another bonus episode as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ellie, Ian, and Liam revisit the career of Julia Roberts. Comments, banter, and a more than slight dose of nostalgia and appreciation can be found as we discuss: Is Julia Roberts more of a movie star than a great actress? Has Julia Roberts done anything of merit since Erin Brockovich? Why does Julia Roberts play characters with exotic jobs so often? Is she relatable? What is it about Julia Roberts that makes her so good at playing the victim? Does Julia Roberts make her co-stars better or is it the other way around? We go over our audience input as to which Julia Roberts performances they held in highest regard We present the BFE Top 10 list for the best Julia Roberts 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. ApxBKnp1Aqxs9dlFaPWQ

Funny how? Do I amuse you? Am I a clown? Do I make you laugh? This week we've the film that made Martin Scorsese a made man in GoodFellas. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we join the mob for over three decades and watch the rise and fall of Henry Hill, Karen Hill, Jimmy Conway, and Tommy DeVito. We're all feeling like wiseguys in our 35th episode as we discuss: Who turned down the role of Jimmy Conway, to his regret in later years How did the director manage to get his parents cameos in the film How did Martin Scorsese incorporate actor adlibbing into a final script? The real life egomania of Henry Hill How did Jimmy Burke apply his ketchup and why is that so important The genius of the dolly zoom How do you know when you’re paying your prop master too much The filmography of Martin Scorsese and where GoodFellas falls into it Which legendary actor appears in a bit role in GoodFellas without any of his trademark profanity How high is the swear count on this film? Whether or not GoodFellas is the Best Film Ever.

Why are there so many song about rainbows? This week we've got a bonus episode that gets us aboard the nostalgia bus, The Muppet Movie. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we road trip across America with Kermit, Fozzy, and the gang on the way to become rich and famous in Hollywood. It's a of a 34th episode as we discuss: All the magical ways that Henson & co. brought us full body shots of muppets without exposing the puppeteers Where exactly is a bear's natural habitat? Which of the cameos was our favourite? Whether Piggy and Kermit's relationship is toxic and which famous musician does Ian compare Piggy to? Which of the many outstanding songs in the film is our favourite? Whether or not The Muppet Movie is the Best Film Ever.

There's no crying; There's no crying in baseball! This week we go deep in the count with Ian's wild card choice with the 1992 baseball classic, A League of Their Own. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we head to the ballpark in Rockford. It's a Grand Slam of a 33rd episode as we discuss: Which major actor/actress was cast just days before shooting began? Was Kit supposed to be this unlikeable? Whether or not Madonna was a good teammate Who were the best actual baseball players in the cast? Which cast member was told to keep eating? Why do the girls keep saying Canada is in America? Did Dottie drop the ball on purpose? We update you one final time on our upcoming Halloween episode and how you can be involved in deciding what we review for a special Oct 31st episode Whether or not A League of Their Own is the Best Film Ever.

Have you met Miss Jones?. This week we go Mid-Atlantic with Ellie’s wild card choice in Bridget Jones’ Diary. Join your favourite transatlantic (Mid-Atlantic?) film review crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we head to the bustling streets of London (where only 12 people live) to write crap in our audio diary. It’s a fun 32nd episode as we discuss: The many similarities between this and the BBC production of Pride & Prejudice Ian’s dislike for the Keira Knightley P&P What exactly is the Working Title formula Which other actress in the film was on the shortlist to play Bridget Jones? Could you make this film in 2020? What is a tarts and vicars party and why do they have such things in England? Who is the titular character of this film after all? Does this film have the best fight scene in the history of cinema? There’s some hot debate about who is the best character in this film We update you on our upcoming Halloween episode and how you can be involved in deciding what we review for a special Oct 31st episode Whether or not Bridget Jones’s Diary is the Best Film Ever.

His whole life was a million to one shot. This week we go the distance with Liam's choice of Rocky. Join your favourite transatlantic film review crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we head to the bustling streets of Philadelphia to catch oranges and run some steps. We're in deep training for our 31st episode as we discuss: The backstory behind how the financing for Rocky came out How many Stallones are in this film Who else was up for the role of Adrian before it went to Thalia Shire What cinematic innovation was showcased for one of the first times in the famous theatre steps scene How profoundly problematic some of the scenes in this film are What were some of the last minute budgetary changes that changed scenes for the better The closure of Cineworld and the delay of No Time To Die We talk about our upcoming Halloween episode and how you can be involved in deciding what we review for a special Oct 31st episode Whether or not Rocky is the Best Film Ever.

What's in the box? We get ahead of the game by reviewing what is arguably David Fincher's masterpiece in Se7en on it's 25th anniversary. Join your favourite transatlantic film review crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we head to the thriving metropolis of "City Limits." We think outside of the box in our 30th episode as we discuss: How stupid the spelling is for this film's title How different this film would have turned out if the studio hadn't sent David Fincher an earlier draft of the script. Some of the truly bizarre alternate endings producers tried to shoehorn in. Which actor was only cast 2 days before shooting. Is Brad Pitt's performance amazing or consistently one note? Is this just a real dark reimagining of a classic 80s buddy cop movie? The mandela effect and how it applies to this film. Which actor receives double billing on the end credits Some of the sick jokes played on visitors and some of the cast We talk about our upcoming Halloween episode and how you can be involved in deciding what we review for a special Oct 31st episode. Is Somerset intentionally established as John Doe's polar opposite Whether or not Se7en is the Best Film Ever.

So they put Deadpool and Nick Fury in a film together but they're not playing Deadpool or Nick Fury... kind of. Georgia's wild card pick brings us to 2017 and "The Hitman's Bodyguard": a film that wanted all the James Bond with all of the Deadpool 2 different actors doing their best Samuel L. Jackson impression (hint: one of them is Samuel L. Jackson). Join your favourite transatlantic film review crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we head to Amsterdam and pretend it's England. It's a Triple A rated 29th episode as we discuss: The recent casting buzz about Tom Hardy and Ian makes a case for a 1-off Idris Elba Bond film. What was the budget for Hitman's Bodyguard and why did they shoot in Amsterdam What key decision was made about the script 2 weeks before shooting What's the swear count on Samuel L. Jackson in this film Is it accurate to call Ryan Reynolds the straight man in this film? Can anyone recall the actual story? Who has given Michelle Pfeiffer competition for a special place in Liam's heart Is the correct term inoffensive or unoffensive We pull double duty on media theorists this week Whether or not The Hitman's Bodyguard is the best film ever

FIRST 24 MINUTES are a spoiler-free review AFTER 24 MINUTES full spoiler review The whole BFE/TTM gang are back from seeing Bill & Ted Face The Music and we're here to hold them to that title. What did we think about it? What parts worked? What parts didn't? Who showed up and who just showed up for a paycheque? What does this newest entry do for the legacy of Bill & Ted and their excellent adventures? What were the stakes in this film? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Bill & Ted 3.

Podcasters… Assemble! We were remarkably good and held off on any Marvel content for over half a year. So now we’re breaking the seal and giving our full attention to the film that started it all in back in 2008 with Jon Favreau’s Iron Man . Join your favourite transatlantic film review crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we head to Burger King in our Audi in search of a classic American Cheeseburger. It's a gamechanger of a 28th episode as we discuss: How much did Robert Downey Jr & Terrence Howard made for Iron Man What other directors were attached to the film before Jon Favreau was hired. Why Jeff Bridges referred to Iron Man as a “$200 million student film” Is Iron Man just a reimagined James Bond? How Ramin Djawadi composed the score for Iron Man What was the first thing Jon Favreau did when he found out he would be directing Iron Man? Ian & Liam come up with a great sitcom spin-off for SHIELD agent Phil Coulson How Favreau pulled off the scene where Pepper puts her hand in Downey’s chest What unique rehearsal trick did Bridges & Downey do together How many soundbytes/easter eggs were presented here that wouldn’t show up until much later? What do the voices of Jarvis and Karen (Spider-Man: Homecoming) have in common? Whether or not Iron Man is the Best Film Ever

Every man dies; not every man truly lives - They make take our lives but they will never take our freedom! - The almighty says he can get me out of this but he's pretty sure you're f------d! It's been 25 years since the UK release of Mel Gibson's opus, Braveheart, and if you're like us, you can still say all the lines. Join your favourite transatlantic film review crew – Ian, Liam, and Ellie – as we head in search of a bridge to Stirling and ask Mel's son to make us a cup of tea. It's a revolution of a 27th episode as we discuss: Just how much creative license was used in the making of Braveheart (spoiler: a lot) Why should you stay away from medieval windows. What are the perks of being an accountant for a feature film Who was Mel Gibson's first choice to play William Wallace? What changes had to be made in order to placate the MPAA Just how manic is Scottish weather? Why doesn't Mel Gibson have nice things Just how badly does Robert the Bruce want William Wallace to be his friend Who got frightened by the speech by Gibson at Stirling How did a film that worked as a tourism advert for Scotland get so much Irish content in it? Whether or not Braveheart is the Best Film Ever

Another bonus episode as we bring you another Friday Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ethan, Ellie, Ian, and Liam revisit the career of the legendary tour-de-force that was Robin Williams. Comments, banter, and a more than slight dose of nostalgia and appreciation can be found as we discuss: Why did Robin Williams effect so many in such a profound way How large a part of our collective childhoods were the films of Robin Williams Did Robin work best when there were narrative restrictions that limited his creativity to a point How often could it be said that Robin Williams’ performances were better than the films he was a part of We go over our audience input as to which Robin Williams performances they held in highest regard We present the BFE Top 10 list for the best Robin Williams 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.

We’ve got a most un-heinous line-up for this week’s review of the film that Keanu Reeves was afraid would be etched on his tombstone in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Due to the imminent premiere of Bill & Ted 3, we felt it fitting to head back into the circuits of time and revisit not only Bill & Ted but our past us’s Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ellie – and our very special guests from Nick & Russ Don’t Know Anything as we head to the Circle K in search of pudding cups, bubble gum and socratic method. It’s a trip to the mall of a 26th episode as we discuss: Who was supposed to be the first historical figure picked up into the Not-Tardis? What was the original prop that was to act as the device to carry them through time? Where is the phone booth from the movie now? How did George Carlin end up in the film? Who were the preferred choice for The Three Most Important People How did Sigmund Freud learn English so quickly and how did Beethoven suddenly regain his hearing? Wasn’t a buddy movie between Billy The Kid & Socrates the sequel/spin-off we all wanted to see? Whether or not Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure is the Best Film Ever Catch more of Nick and Russ on their podcast "Nick and Russ Don't Know Anything" available on fine podcatchers everywhere as well as on Twitter (@realNickandRuss), and YouTube.

Who is Keyser Söze? Is Keaton alive or dead? Where is Kobayashi's accent from? Are we still allowed to love this movie? All very good questions and ones that we dive into as we tackle the Christopher McQuarrie penned script that had 'the best plot twist of all-time' according to the voters at IMDb, in "The Usual Suspects." Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam – as we lean back and take it all in from coagulated urine to cigarette flicks, location shifts and behind-the-scenes drama, and somehow we ended up with a film that is a very real contender for best film ever. We've got Ellie joining visiting us as a special agent as we interrogate the Brian Singer/Kevin Spacey mob movie. It's a red herring of a 25th episode as we discuss: How exactly do you pronounce Kaiser Soze, and what is its origin? Why did the location jump from New York to Los Angeles really? Which two members of the cast openly admit to hating each other in real life due to events that happened on the set of this film? Is there a better walking sequence filmed than the one featured in this film? The problem with unreliable narrators and how The Usual Suspects is more satisfying with this technique than Joker was How can you call Kevin Spacey a supporting actor in this film? Whether or not The Usual Suspects is the Best Film Ever

Pop quiz, hot shot - You hear that and instinctively know that we're talking about the 1994 public transit thriller, Speed. Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam – as we take a look at a film that was likely much bigger (and better) than it had any reason to be. Also on the bus we've got Ellie in fact-check corner, and Ethan is our replacement Bus Driver. It's an adrenaline-filled 24th episode as we discuss: Which famous writer was brought in to fix the dialogue in this script (similar to Joss Whedon in Toy Story) The eerie similarities between Jack's pursuit of the bus in his Ford Bronco and the real-life chase of O.J. Simpson in a Ford Bronco just 7 days later. How Ian keeps calling Jeff Daniels, Jeff Bridges Just how similar to Die Hard is this movie Ethan taps into the hair energy of Sandra Bullock and correctly comes up with the original actress they wanted for the role. Find out who the original choice for Jack Travern was and what qualities Keanu Reeves had that made him Jan De Bont's choice Which stunt Keanu Reeves never told the director he was going to do before he did it. What special skill did one of the cast learn in preparation for this movie Whether Speed is the Best Film Ever.

Did a Swedish Book released in 2008 really need 2 films based on the same novel released just 2 years apart, both based in Sweden but one in Swedish and one in English? That's the question we ask as we look extensively at the 2011 English language Daniel Craig fronted version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Join your favourite transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam – as we take a look at a film that Sony had very big hopes for but never continued with the planned trilogy despite critical acclaim. We're joined by our Ellie is in fact-check corner. It's a wintery 23rd episode as we discuss: Why wasn't there more focus drawn to Lisbeth's titular dragon tattoo? The differences between the Swedish Film's 3 act structure and the American film's 5 Act Structure? Whether having an elaborate Bond-like title sequence was a good idea considering the film's leading man was the current 007 Which of Rooney Mara's aesthetic changes were undertaken by the American actress and which were pretend The harrowing inspiration for the story itself in the mind of the author, Steig Larsson. Who was so close to getting the part of Lisbeth, and why did director David Fincher ultimately decide not to cast her. Who had a chance meeting with the film crew and managed to get herself in the film, and what is her connection to the original film? Which actor/actress was so disturbed by filming one of the more extreme scenes that they spent the whole next day crying in their hotel room. Whether The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is the Best Film Ever.

Some bonus content for you this week as we dust off the Roundtable discussion we had in support of Pod vCon (where the V stands for virtual). Ethan, Ellie, Ian, and Liam flip the gimmick on its head as we talk about what elements make up terrible films. Comments, banter, and disagreements can all be found inside as we discuss Which actors tend to show up in bad movies What genres are most guilty of producing the worst films The dangers of fulfilling corporate sponsorship to create your film Ian walks us through the formula that made Hollywood studios a ridiculous amount of money with one specific actor in the nineties We discuss the merits of fictional retellings of history (especially when the outcome has changed) We all bring a nomination for the worst film ever If you liked this format, let us now and we can consider bringing it on a semi-regular basis. Hit us up at @BestFilmEverPod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE MISTAKES IN THE ORIGINAL DANGEROUS MINDS EPISODE. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS HAPPENED. THE UPDATED FILE IS FREE OF ANY CONTENT FROM OTHER EPISODES. Admit it, you've seen the poster and Gangsta's Paradise is already going through your head. Join your favourite transatlantic tambourine men - Ian & Liam – as we take a look at the Michelle Pfeiffer teacher pseudo-biopic "Dangerous Minds." We're joined by our very special friend Debbie, and Ellie is in fact-check corner. It's a choice-filled 22nd episode as we discuss: The captivating real-life story of LouAnne Johnson - one that probably made for a better movie if they had read it. Why Michelle Pfeiffer teaches karate to a group of students who are shown to have already established violent tendencies If Michelle Pfeiffer seems at all believeable as a marine What parts of being a teacher Pfeiffer gets right and dozens she gets wrong The inaccuracies of the inspirational teacher trope in movies. How much more scandalous Bruckheimer and Simpson wanted the plot to be Real-life follow-up on several of the students from the film Why does Pfeiffer try to link poetry to Bob Dylan when the group likely has never heard of him before. Paul Gilroy's post-colonial theory and the dangers of the white saviour complex that showed up in Hollywood films in the late 80s and 90s Whether Dangerous Minds is the Best Film Ever.