Film reviews and movie trailers of the best cinema, as well as a stunning podcast with film critics providing film reviews and banter. Alongside some of the biggest releases, as also cover indie film reviews, short film reviews and more. Our genre specific shows include The Fantom Zone - covering all your superhero film reviews, The Scream Test - horror film reviews, New Releases, and Gay, Actually - our LGBTQ+ film reviews. And UK Film Club, hosted by Chris Olson and Brian Penn, with film reviews of movies from all genres, including the latest cinema releases, streaming picks, short films, indie films, and their nostalgia pick.
Filmmakers can now submit their films to be reviewed on the UK Film Review Podcast by visiting our website.
Explore our archive of film reviews and episodes from a Christopher Nolan special, to films about sports. Our expert film critics have also conducted filmmaker interviews, chatted about film festivals, played trailers from upcoming movies and more. If you are a film fan, then this is the film podcast for you.
New episodes are released weekly, generally on Thursdays, with ad hoc episodes popping up from time to time. Sometimes the submissions from filmmakers to UK Film Review to review their short film or indie movie on our film podcast can be numerous, leading to additional episodes being needed to cover all the film reviews. We also do seasonal episodes in order to cover special topics, such as Christmas films in December, or films for the year in January. Check out The Scream Test show in October for an extra special spooky episode.
If you are a fan of film history, then the UK Film Review Podcast is also right up your projector (is that a phrase?). Our film critics cherish film history, and will often regale listeners with a deep dive into cinema's history. Whether it's the films of Alfred Hitchcock or the advent of 3D, movie buffs and film history aficionados will find a welcome home in our film podcast community.
The UK Film Review Podcast shows also often team up with other film podcasts to produce super shows! We love working with our film-loving podcasts and bringing extra special episodes to our listeners. If you are a film podcast, drop us a line and we can discuss a collaboration.
Finding the right film podcast for you shouldn't be difficult, that's our aim. Which is why we provide multiple shows within one, in order to cover a range of topics and genres, offering a variety of podcast hosts, each with a different background in film criticism and a different penchant for entertaining listeners. Whilst we aim to cover film is our priority, we often divert into TV and Entertainment too, even Culture at times! Don't judge us harshly but do enjoy our witty banter and playful asides as we navigate the terrific world behind screens. We know there are a variety of other film podcasts for you to choose (we love them too) and we thank everyone and anyone who listens to the UK Film Review Podcast. It is an honour to have the Play Button pushed and our film reviews splurged into your ears (definitely not a saying). Remember to join our podcast community on social media too and drop us a follow in all the usual places. We like to promote new episodes of our show, discuss the various new cinema releases and film reviews that accompany them, and every so often we run a prize giveaway to a lucky listener! What's not to like about that?
So, if reading this description of the UK Film Review Podcast has you thumping your chest like Matthew McConaughey in The Wolf of Wall Street, then get listening!
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Film reviews and movie trailers of the best cinema, as well as a stunning podcast with film critics providing film reviews and banter. Alongside some of the biggest releases, as also cover indie film reviews, short film reviews and more. Our genre specific shows include The Fantom Zone - covering all your superhero film reviews, The Scream Test - horror film reviews, New Releases, and Gay, Actually - our LGBTQ+ film reviews. And UK Film Club, hosted by Chris Olson and Brian Penn, with film reviews of movies from all genres, including the latest cinema releases, streaming picks, short films, indie films, and their nostalgia pick.
Filmmakers can now submit their films to be reviewed on the UK Film Review Podcast by visiting our website.
Explore our archive of film reviews and episodes from a Christopher Nolan special, to films about sports. Our expert film critics have also conducted filmmaker interviews, chatted about film festivals, played trailers from upcoming movies and more. If you are a film fan, then this is the film podcast for you.
New episodes are released weekly, generally on Thursdays, with ad hoc episodes popping up from time to time. Sometimes the submissions from filmmakers to UK Film Review to review their short film or indie movie on our film podcast can be numerous, leading to additional episodes being needed to cover all the film reviews. We also do seasonal episodes in order to cover special topics, such as Christmas films in December, or films for the year in January. Check out The Scream Test show in October for an extra special spooky episode.
If you are a fan of film history, then the UK Film Review Podcast is also right up your projector (is that a phrase?). Our film critics cherish film history, and will often regale listeners with a deep dive into cinema's history. Whether it's the films of Alfred Hitchcock or the advent of 3D, movie buffs and film history aficionados will find a welcome home in our film podcast community.
The UK Film Review Podcast shows also often team up with other film podcasts to produce super shows! We love working with our film-loving podcasts and bringing extra special episodes to our listeners. If you are a film podcast, drop us a line and we can discuss a collaboration.
Finding the right film podcast for you shouldn't be difficult, that's our aim. Which is why we provide multiple shows within one, in order to cover a range of topics and genres, offering a variety of podcast hosts, each with a different background in film criticism and a different penchant for entertaining listeners. Whilst we aim to cover film is our priority, we often divert into TV and Entertainment too, even Culture at times! Don't judge us harshly but do enjoy our witty banter and playful asides as we navigate the terrific world behind screens. We know there are a variety of other film podcasts for you to choose (we love them too) and we thank everyone and anyone who listens to the UK Film Review Podcast. It is an honour to have the Play Button pushed and our film reviews splurged into your ears (definitely not a saying). Remember to join our podcast community on social media too and drop us a follow in all the usual places. We like to promote new episodes of our show, discuss the various new cinema releases and film reviews that accompany them, and every so often we run a prize giveaway to a lucky listener! What's not to like about that?
So, if reading this description of the UK Film Review Podcast has you thumping your chest like Matthew McConaughey in The Wolf of Wall Street, then get listening!
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Filmmaker Phil Claydon joins James Learoyd on the UK Film Review Podcast to talk about his newest horror film Helloween.
During 2016's "killer clown" craze, Dr. Marks and journalist Parker trace the source to jailed serial killer Cane recruiting followers for an anarchist movement. When Cane escapes, they race to stop his murderous Halloween scheme.
Helloween is on digital 29 September 2025 from Miracle Media and on Blu-ray 13 October from 101 Films.
Check out the latest movie reviews on the UK Film Review website.
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Welcome back to the UK Film Club Podcast. This episode, we’ve got a slate of the latest film reviews that promises to be as emotional as it is exhilarating.
First, it’s a tale of marital warfare, but with a British comedic twist. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman face off in the divorce drama The Roses. Is this film a worthy successor to the genre, or does it pull its punches? Expect a lively discussion on whether a film about a disastrous divorce can be both funny and poignant.
From the past to a bleak, alternate future, we then take on the gritty and punishing new Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. We'll discuss how director Francis Lawrence brings the terrifyingly simple premise of King's novel to the screen, exploring the psychological horror of a state-sanctioned death race.
It’s a moment we’ve all been waiting for (and perhaps dreading): the final curtain call for one of Britain’s most beloved institutions. We’re delving into the highly anticipated Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Does Julian Fellowes’s swan song for the Crawley clan deliver the satisfying conclusion fans have been craving?
We also put on our boxing gloves for Sean Ellis’s latest, The Cut. This isn't your typical sports film. Orlando Bloom delivers a transformative, physically demanding performance as a boxer in his final fight.
We're talking about the documentary Dreaming of You: The Story of the Coral, a nostalgic look at the Merseyside band that injected a jolt of psychedelic rock into the early 2000s indie scene. We’ll also give our verdict on the star-studded crime-comedy Bad Man (2025) starring Seann William Scott and Johnny Simmons, and we’ll weigh in on the latest rockumentary about Fun Lovin' Criminals drummer Frank Benbini - To Be Frank.
Our film critics shine a spotlight on five independent films:
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On this film podcast episode, join Amber and Joyce as they delve into the unbearably hot summer of Hot Milk, where Sofia and Rose have a lot to reckon with. They discuss themes of endurance, pain, fallacy and lesbian angst all wrapped up in one incredibly humid 90 minutes.
Hot Milk is currently available to watch on Mubi.
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Film Podcast host Chris Olson is joined by film critic Jack Salvadori for this special episode of the UK Film Review Podcast. An episode completely dedicated to the best and worst films Jack saw at the Venice Film Festival 2025.
In the show, Jack reviews:
Bugonia: The newest Yorgos Lanthimos film starring Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone.
Frankenstein: Guillermo del Toro's new take on the classic story from Mary Shelley.
The Smashing Machine: Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in a film from Bennie Safdie.
Father Mother Sister Brother: Jim Jarmusch's impressive film starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, and Cate Blanchette.
The Voice of Hind Rajab: The festival film that inspired a 23-minute long standing ovation at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
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In this Film Interview podcast episode, filmmaker Jonathan Zaurin talks to UK film critic James Learoyd for UK Film Review about Zaurin's new movie, Derelict.
Dive into the gritty world of British crime cinema with this exclusive filmmaker interview. UK Film Review critic James Learoyd sits down with director Jonathan Zaurin to discuss his latest feature, the critically acclaimed drama "Derelict".
Hailed as a "mesmerisingly fractured tale of vengeance, grief and disintegrating lives", Derelict follows Abigail (Suzanne Fulton), a young woman consumed by her father's brutal murder. Her path of revenge collides with that of Matt (Michael Coombes), a young man whose life is upended by his criminal brother's return from prison.
In this interview, Jonathan Zaurin delves into the creative process behind this compelling and unconventional film. Discover how he masterfully weaves together fragmented timelines and a striking blend of black and white and colour cinematography to explore themes of justice, memory, and morality. With powerhouse performances and a narrative that questions whether closure is ever truly possible, Derelict is a gradual descent into the emotional wreckage left behind by violence.
A must-watch for fans of thought-provoking independent cinema, this interview offers a unique insight into the making of an award-winning British thriller that garnered extensive acclaim on its premiere at FrightFest.
Derelict is on digital now from Miracle Media and on Blu-ray 22 September from 101 Films.
Read more filmmaker interviews on our website https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/interviews
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Join horror film critic Rachel for another episode of The Scream Test, on this show she explores terrible 2000s horror movies.
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On this Film Podcast, we hear critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn discuss the latest movies for August 2025 in the UK. With the latest film reviews of cinema releases, including Fantastic 4, The Life of Chuck, Eddington, as well as a new film on Amazon Prime Video - The Pickup starring Eddie Murphy.
There are also short film reviews of Kreaster, Bread Winners, and Gold Hearts of Hot Rod County.
And indie film reviews of feature-length movies, including The Bulls' Night Out and A Road To A Village.
The Nostalgia Pick for this month's film podcast episode links to one of the cinema releases, can you guess which one?
Feel free to send us your reviews of these movies, as well as anything coming out in September!
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Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss The Children's Hour, a 1960s film with a dark backstory. They explore Hayes Code film censorship, the importance of language and representation and just how powerful historical queer narratives can be.
Content warnings - spoilers, adult themes, suicide.
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Join film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn for another episode of UK Film Club, our monthly film podcast. Covering all manner of movies, including the latest cinematic releases:
F1: The Movie
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Superman
We also review the latest Netflix sequel The Old Guard 2 starring Charlize Theron.
For our indie film reviews, we review:
Tiny Little Voices
Up/Down
Migrating Fears
Nyctophobia
And listen to the end to hear our Nostalgia Pick - a classic film from 1993.
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Amber and Joyce delve into both versions of The Wedding Banquet, including the one that was recently released. They discuss the filmmaking prowess of Ang Lee, the importance of queer community and chosen family - and how cultural experience and honour is represented across both films.
Content warning: Brief mention of sexual assault in reference to the original film. The time stamps are 30:54-32:36.
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Rachel chats about Masters of Horror on the latest episode of her film podcast, The Scream Test. Enjoy lots of other banter, including birds, true crime, and vape chat.
For more of the latest movie reviews head to the official UK Film Review website.
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Join our film podcast for the latest movie reviews in June 2025, including 28 Years Later, Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, How to Train Your Dragon, Straw, and The Beach.
Our indie film reviews for this episode include Whispers of Freedom, Starborn, The Tale of Kso-Wi 2, and The Music We Call Country.
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Are we okay after watching this film? Find out in the latest episode of Gay, Actually, where Amber and Joyce discuss plenty of queer lore, the legendary Dakota Johnson and the 'is that girl really gay, or is she just giving her a nice compliment' saga.
Synopsis of the film: Lucy and Jane have been best friends their entire lives. Only when Lucy embarks on a personal journey, will she face a test of her friendship, and her sense of self, on a path she may not be entirely ready to take.
Directed by Stephanie Allynne and Tig Notaro.
Written by Lauren Pomerantz.
Starring Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, and Jermaine Fowler.
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On this horror film podcast episode, host Rachel reviews Paranormal Activity.
In Paranormal Activity, a young, suburban couple, Katie and Micah, find their new home increasingly disturbed by an unseen, malevolent presence. Initially manifesting as bumps in the night and shifting objects, the activity escalates, becoming more personal and terrifying. Convinced their house is haunted, Micah invests in a video camera, hoping to capture proof. What begins as a search for evidence quickly devolves into a chilling, found-footage chronicle of their descent into fear. As the entity's attacks grow bolder and more violent, revealing a sinister connection to Katie's past, they realise they're not just documenting a haunting – they're trapped in a losing battle against a demon determined to claim one of them. The film forces the audience to confront the unsettling reality of what happens when the supernatural transcends mere bumps in the night and directly threatens human lives.
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Episode 27 of UK Film Club with the latest movie reviews of Sinners, The Amateur, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Nonnas and more.
In our indie film reviews section, we have reviews of Ambrogio: The First Vampire, Shaken & Stirred: The Story of Flair Bartending, Always Smile and Whisper Breach.
Our Nostalgia Pick for Episode 27 of UK Film Club is a classic Arnie film.
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Rachel is back with a brand new episode of the horror film podcast The Scream Test with a chat about Threads and the Sadness of the 80s.
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Description - Join Amber and Joyce as they pick apart Black Mirror's queer-focused episode, Hotel Reverie. They explore what AI is doing to the world and where it could end up, how Brandy and Clara's on-screen romance gives them plenty of conflicted feelings and the reality of chatbots and how much water they use! Listen along and follow us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast
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On this top movie review podcast, we have film reviews of The Alto Knights, Black Bag, Snow White (2025), G20, Time Rewind, Clown N Out, All Is Fine In '89, Retreat, It'll Never Work, and Heat (1995).
Join film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn as they delve into the latest cinematic releases, streaming picks, indie film reviews and old classics.
For more of the latest movie reviews head to our website where you can also find out more about our film podcast.
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Filmmaker Ranw Aso-Rashid speaks with film critic Chris Olson for UK Film Review about his latest short film, Whispers of Redemption. The exclusive filmmaker interview covers many aspects of Ranw's filmmaking, including his production company AR Studios.
Read our indie film review of Whispers of Redemption on our website, where James Learoyd said this about it:
"Ranw Aso-Rashid's Whispers of Redemption is a sharply crafted little film with a lovely sentiment. Eric (Ansu Njai) is a young man who’s just lost his mother. With her ashes, he goes to the sea to find solace and meets Grace (Jenny Rowe) and her dog. She too has lost someone in her life, so she shares some important advice about how to keep living. There are many short films about loss, but audiences will appreciate the fact that – by the story’s end – this is far more a piece about moving on than it is about being stuck inside the pain; and the vast ocean before them serves as a lovely visual metaphor for the flowing, uncontrollable feelings our protagonist must come to accept. What we as the audience witness is simply a ten-minute, extended conversation about how we deal with mourning. It’s a deeply heartfelt piece of writing, yet it’s the filmmaking that really elevates the content..."
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Rachel is back with a horror film review of 28 Weeks Later, as well as the sequel she once dreamt. The Scream Test is a horror film podcast, part of the UK Film Review Podcast series of shows. Find out more about our film podcast on our website.
If you are a horror film fan, then you are in the right place. It also helps if you like talking about vaping and scotch eggs.
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