UK Film Review Podcast
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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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 69 minutes
- Episodes
- 239
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Summertime - Gay, Actually
Happy Hot Girl Queer Summer! Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss the Catherine Corsini film, Summertime. Listen as they muse over the romantic French countryside alongside the roaring streets of Par…
Deadpool & Wolverine - The Fantom Zone
Deadpool & Wolverine is the topic of this episode of The Fantom Zone, in their monthly episode as part of the UK Film Review Podcast. Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and…
Twilight - Part 2 - The Scream Test
Film critic Rachel is back with more movie reviews for The Scream Test show, part of the UK Film Review Podcast. She's following up with her awkward relationship with the Twilight films in this Part …
Twisters - Fly Me to the Moon - A Quiet Place Day One - UK Film Club - Episode 17
On this movie reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn provide a wealth of film reviews for the latest releases, as well as short and indie films, Netflix movies and more. Plus a sect…
Between Two Women - Gay, Actually
Join Amber and Joyce on Gay Actually this month as they discuss the lesser-known gritty English film, Between Two Women! They speak about the journey of both characters, Ellen and Kathy, and the film…
A Quiet Place: Day One - The Fantom Zone
Join The Fantom Zone gang this week for our review of A Quiet Place: Day One. In this fun filled chaotic episode Ian and Symone discuss the highs and many lows of this prequel, the vibes between Jose…
The Twilight Films - The Scream Test
Furiosa - The Bikeriders - Bad Boys: Ride or Die - UK Film Club Episode 16
On this popular film reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn provide top cinematic banter despite the hot weather, illnesses and the footy being on. We have cinematic film reviews of…
Ian Watches The Boys - The Fantom Zone
Join The Fantom Zone gang this week as they finally get Ian to watch Amazon Prime's The Boys. Tobi and Ian discuss all things The Boys, some comics and also a little politics too.
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Desert Hearts - Gay, Actually
Happy Pride Month! Join Amber and Joyce on this epic gay adventure as they discuss the pioneering lesbian film, Desert Hearts. From cowboys, to summer romances, to self-identity, they cover it all as…
Poltergeist Movies - The Scream Test
Horror film critic Rachel is not running solo on this episode of the film podcast The Scream Test, she is joined by Steve (a new guest!) as well as her podcast gang. Beloved Val is in her dog igloo, …
Cannes Catch-Up 2024
Join film critic Chris Olson as he is joined by film critic Jack Salvadori who has just returned from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. His 6th time attending the festival, Jack provides a smorgasbord o…
Challengers - The Fall Guy - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - UK Film Club Ep 15
On this top film reviews podcast, film critics Brian Penn and Chris Olson provide insights into the latest movie releases, streaming films, and independent cinema for the UK Film Review Podcast commu…
Saving Face (Alice Wu Film Review) - Gay, Actually
Welcome back to Gay Actually! Join Amber and Joyce as they discuss Saving Face, as the iconic 2004 film is about to reach its 20th birthday. They speak about Alice Wu's authentic and breathtaking vis…
The Watchmen - The Fantom Zone
Join Chris, Ian and Tobi as part of The Fantom Zone's 50th episode celebrations
This week in the first of two parts of our deep dive into all things Watchmen, we discuss the merits of Zack Snyder's 20…
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 - The Scream Test
Join Rachel for a solo show of The Scream Test - one of the best horror film podcasts around. Having noticed Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 has arrived on Prime Video, Rachel takes this chance to sha…
Back to Black - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - The Book of Clarence - UK Film Club
Warning: Spoilers and Explicit Language.
On this film podcast episode, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn go over the best new movie releases for April 2024. Including cinema film reviews of Ghos…
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Gay, Actually
This month, Gay Actually embarks upon a tumultuous journey alongside Tick, Adam and Bernadette in 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' - the 90s queer road trip movie with plenty of hea…
The Winter Soldier - 10 Year Anniversary - The Fantom Zone
Join the nerdiest film podcast around as The Fantom Zone celebrates 10 years of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The iconic Marvel film starring Chris Evans as the titular superhero is a much lov…
Bob Marley: One Love - Wicked Little Letters - Spaceman - UK Film Club Episode 13
On this beloved film reviews podcast, film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn give you a run down of amazing movies to enjoy in March 2024, as part of their UK Film Club show on the UK Film Review Po…