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Films on Trial Films on Trial
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4.6 • 38 Ratings
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Each week we will act as judge, prosecution, and defence as we recreate a courtroom scenario, and decide whether a much loved (or hated) film should end up on the Hit List or not. Film trivia, quizzes, banter, terrible impressions, musical interludes, and lots of debating ensue as we put Films on Trial.
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No Hard Feelings
No Hard Feelings is on trial this week. A strong contender or a complete flop?
Dave and Ausy defend, saying this fresh take on the romcom has great comedic moments and a superb central performance from Jennifer Lawrence. Gav disagrees, saying that an insane basic premise is not helped by too much cringe humour and half-hearted characters.
All this with an impression of a New Yorker and a quiz to test your film knowledge!
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Evil Dead Rise
Evil Dead Rise is on trial this week. A cut above the rest or is the glass half empty?
Gav argues this is a loving tribute to the franchise that will satisfy fans whilst still shocking them. Dave and Alex feel that some lines are better left uncrossed and that all this pain and gore ultimately ends up in us feeling nothing at all.
All this with an impression of Elvis as a Deadite and a quiz all about high-rise buildings in films
www.filmsontrial.co.uk/248
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John Wick 4
Our Best of 2023 season continues as we put John Wick 4 on trial. Is it a candle in the wind? Or is it burning the candle at both ends?
There are great arguments for both sides, a slapdash John Wick quiz, and an impression of the man himself.
Hope that you enjoy. Let us know what you think in the comments!
www.filmsontrial.co.uk/247
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Saltburn
Saltburn is on trial this week. Will we lap it up or is it better left to rest in peace?
Gav argues that a strong cast and big moments make this a fun ride guaranteed to get everyone talking. Dave and Alex say shocking scenes can't distract them from a shoddy plot that lacks any real point.
All this with an impression of an Oxbridge student and a quiz all about disturbing scenes in films.
www.filmsontrial.co.uk/246
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Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer is on trial this week. Is it worth the hype or a 3 hour dud?
Gav and Ausy say this is a spectacular, original piece of filmmaking that delves into a dark corner of human history. Dave says the film tries too hard to make Oppenheimer a sympathetic character whilst littering the plot with historical inaccuracies and amalgamated characters.
All this with an impression of the biggest science man of all time, Albert Einstein!
www.filmsontrial.co.uk/245
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Barbie
Barbie is in the hot seat this week. Does it make every day the best day ever or is it somehow always doing something wrong?
Dave defends, highlighting a beyond stellar cast and a thought provoking story that is also thoroughly entertaining. Gav and Alex do not feel it is fantastic however, saying they can't get past the fact it is essentially a feature length advert full of irrelevant cameos.
All this with an impression of both the lead singers of Aqua and a quiz all about toys in movies!
www.filmsontrial.co.uk/244
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Customer Reviews
For Ye Shall Be Judged... Films. I mean Films...
The whole premise of this show is wacky. An actual trial for films! Lol. And yet it really works here because it's so much fun. The hosts do a great job digging into the good, bad, beautiful, and ugly of a film, whether it's super serious cinema like Dunkirk or kinda ridiculous stuff like The Rock. It's sort of like being in a room with a bunch of guys who each have an entirely different way of looking at the same film, but rather than it becoming a screaming match, it's a a good hour-ish of fantastic conversation.
Do yourself a favor: subscribe.
Bad audio
The last few episodes thru iTunes have a weird warble in the volume, please fix, unlistenable
A1 Podcast, must listen!
This has to be by far my favorite podcast out there. It's the only podcast I refuse to listen at work because it should uninterrupted. The concepts is fresh and clever, the segments leading up and after the main argument keep you entertained the entire time, and of course.... their banter is not only sophisticatedly interesting, but also full of crazy wild debates and hilarious flourishes. For sure, best podcast out there, A1 Steak Sauce... and I listen to Pardon My Take.