Ben's back again to share his personal top 20 films of 2022, as well as some others that are worth watching, a couple that are not and a very brief look forward at what is coming out in 2023. Share your thoughts at thearniethology@gmail.com Follow Ben on Letterboxd here: https://boxd.it/1lH3J Music is Blackfly by audionautix (Jason Shaw)

After a funny old year, Ben sits down to tell you about his favourites from 2021 and a handful of films that really should have tried harder. As always, get in touch at: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is 80s by David Szesztay

Things get personal this week, as Ben and Alex follow Oscar winners Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton on their tumultuous relationship and it brings out the reflective side of the Arnietholy chaps. Writer-director Nancy Meyers is a brand unto herself and this isn't a bad example of why studios are so willing to throw tens of millions of dollars at her. Is it funny enough and romantic enough to pass the romcom test though? And just how incredibly hot is Keanu in this? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

Ben watched 27 Jackie Chan films in January 2021. Here they are in his ranking order. Send yours to thearniethology@gmail.com

Everything that has a beginning, has an end. And so Alex and Ben have come to the end (for now) of the Matrix franchise. Almost two decades of debate, both attacking and defending these films, has led to this moment. So after all this time and all these rewatches, does The Matrix Revolutions get the Arniethology seal of approval? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

I believe that this episode holds, for each and every one of us, the very meaning of our lives. Neo, Trinity, Morpheus and a bunch of others are back and Ben and Alex are going big for it. More divisive than its predecessor, the first part of the back-to-back sequels was one of the most hotly anticipated films of its era and left a lot of people scratching their heads. Thankfully, becuase we've always got our finger on the pulse of what's hot, The Arniethology is here to unravel as much as possible and it only took 17 years. If you've got another theory on what's going on, we'd love to hear about it, so please get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is Black Fly by Audionautix.

A return to the world of Sport this week - Keanu is a degenerate gambler who gets sucked into the world of little league coaching in the suprising drama, Hardball. Ben and Alex are not your ideal candidates to walk you through a play-by-play, so there must be something special here to keep them engrossed. Could it be Keanu's performance? Or just the presense of Big Poppa on the soundtrack? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

After a slew of bonus episodes. its the first actual Keanucopia episode of 2021 and to celebrate (?), Keanu has re-teamed with his Devil's Advocate co-star Charlize Theron for romantic drama, Sweet November. This is an odd confection, somewhat confusing for the first half and then, depending on your mindset, either much better or much worse in the second. Ben and Alex don't quite represent the even split on those feelings, but as always, they get into it. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix; get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

One final bonus episode before we get back on track with Keanu fims - this time, a catch up on the emails you've been sending us in recent weeks, then Ben's got a top 20 list of his favourite films from last year and finally a look forward to 2021, as both Alex and Ben pick five films each they're looking forward to this year. Think you can do better? thearniethology@gmail.com wants your suggestions. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix.

Another bonus crossover episode for you to see in the new year - this time we've linked up with Sean Malloy over at 'I Must Break This Podcast' to discuss the hyper-violent final entry (to date) in the Universal Soldier franchise. We big up Scott Adkins, discuss the career of JCVD and summarise the whole UniSol franchise before going deep into this surreal and strange, but impressive direct-to-video action film. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

In place of new Keanu, please ring in the new year with The Good, The Bad and The Remake - go to Netflix, watch Sudden Death and then give this a listen. It's a lot of fun. Music is 'Bring me the West' by phlaala. Contact GBR at goodbadremake@gmail.com

Sam Raimi takes the wheel this week as Alex and Ben open up The Gift from 2000 and see if what's inside is Keanutopia or Keanunopia. A glittering cast including Cate Blanchett, Greg Kinnear, JK Simmons and Katie Holmes makes this a glimpse into a different time in a lot of ways and our man Keanu is playing a bad guy again. Or is he? (He is). This is a mystery thriller with a supernatural edge from a master of spooky thrills. Is that enough to win The Arniethology over? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

There's not much to get excited about for Ben and Alex this week, as the contractual obligation The Watcher is the focus. Reeves is going through the motions, but the always noteworthy James Spader is also in this film. We're mostly just having a laugh on this one, it's that simple. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

Its a return to the world of sports this week, as Alex and Ben dive into professional American Football with the comedy The Replacements. Gene Hackman, Jon Favreau, Faison Love and Rhys Ifans are lending support, while Keanu makes such a convincing quarterback (apparently), that he nearly had a change of career. This episode was recorded the week of the US Presidential election and so starts with five minutes of chat about that. Skip forward if you're not interested in our thoughts. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

With The Matrix done and dusted and half of the Keanucopia boxed off, we're taking an interval with a film we've talked about for years, Kevin Costner's "epic" The Postman. Corny lines, weighty ideas, sloppy fights and 180 minutes. If you've never had the pleasure, we recommend this as a unique experience. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

It is The One. We've been talking about the Matrix for weeks, months, maybe years and it's finally time to dive in. As is The Arniethology way, this took us down some strange tangents, so don't come here expecting an analysis of the soundtrack or fashion. We're going down the rabbit hole. This is a film that Alex and Ben have bonded over for two decades - and this is our attempt to explore those conversations. And do Agent Smith impressions. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

The Devil's in the house as Ben and Alex discuss the 1998 legal thriller The Devil's Advocate, which isn't really a legal thriller. It is pretty bonkers though and so the conversation goes to some strange places as The Arniethology grapples with what, if anything, the film is trying to say. Keanu is on top form, perhaps raising his game against Al Pacino and an early, excellent supporting turn from Charlize Theron. This is one of Ben's favourites, but Alex has always been lukewarm about it. Can a rewatch change that? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

It's the time of year to get out your spooky sticks and point them at scary things. And with that awful analogy out of the way, Alex and Ben are here to tell you what they think of some recent horror films, by way of trying to convert Alex... First up is Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man, then - after a brief recap of The Shining - it's onto Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep. Finally, Ben quickly recaps Shudder's original production Host; the directorial debut of Rose Glass, this year's Saint Maud (now in cinemas!); and the frankly jaw-dropping Swallow starring Haley Bennett. With the exception of The Shining, these are all spoiler-free. Music is Day of Chaos by Kevin McLeod. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

An oddity in the Keanucopia this week, as Keanu plays second fiddle to Thomas 'The Punisher' Jane in an adaptation of Neil Cassidy's epic letter to Jack Kerouac that helped kick off the Beat generation. Virtually no-one saw this film and, on the surface, it's not hard to see why. But there is plenty to chew on, admire and enjoy here, not least an excellent - if scummy - performance from Keanu. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com

After playing such a crucial role in the unfolding Tom Cruise shared universe, Cameron Diaz steps into the timeline once more to tie the Keanucopia to the Cruisiverse. Alongside her is Keanu - giving one of his most grounded performances to date - and the always exciting Vincent D'Onofrio and Delroy Lindo. The film itself has issues as well as surprises, but it led the Arniethology lads to reconsider Keanu's status as a movie star and actor and, for that alone, things in the Keanucopia may never be the same again... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com