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  • The Birds

    The Birds
    Oct 17 2025
    The Birds is on trial this week. A pheasant surprise or does it make us raven mad? Alex says this horror classic showcases a director at the height of his talent, blending different genres together to make something truly unique. Dave and Mike point out the dated effects, a nonsensical plot and deeply concerning behaviour from Alfred Hitchcock towards his star Tippi Hedren. Mike also reads the synopsis of the film in the style of a crow and there's quiz based on cinematic birds. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/276 Special Guest: Mike.
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    1 Std. und 15 Min.
  • Top Gun

    Top Gun
    Sep 26 2025
    Top Gun is on trial this week. Is it a movie Maverick? Or is it a cooked Goose? Dave defends the classic, arguing that it was one of the biggest films of the 80s, with great action sequences and a stellar soundtrack. Gav is in prosecution and counters that the action is short and not very sweet, and that most of the film is focused on a poorly-written love story. There's an impression of Tom Skerritt and a quiz all about movie nicknames. All that plus the usual great debates and banter from the gang. We feel the need. The need to plead... our case! www.filmsontrial.co.uk/275
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    1 Std. und 11 Min.
  • War of the Worlds (2005)

    War of the Worlds (2005)
    Sep 10 2025
    War of the Worlds (2005) is on trial this week. Did Spielberg catch lightning in a bottle or would it be better left buried? Alex says this is a modern yet faithful adaptation of the seminal novel by H.G. Wells that deftly weaves horror into the blockbuster experience. Dave feels a saccharine ending as well as odd plot changes mean the impact of the original novel is diluted and the film itself is forgettable. All this with a quiz about other takes on this much-adapted work and an impression of Richard Burton. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/274
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    1 Std. und 13 Min.
  • Eyes Wide Shut

    Eyes Wide Shut
    Aug 11 2025
    Eyes Wide Shut is on trial this week. Does it rise to the occasion or is it a complete flop? Alex argues that Stanley Kubrick's last film is a gripping exploration of sexual desire and fantasy, with strong lead performances and an unnerving plot making this a hit. Gav and Mike say there is very little here to sustain a long runtime, with meandering scenes and themes that go nowhere. All this with an impression of a busy Tom Cruise and a quiz all about the legendary Stanley Kubrick. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/273 Special Guest: Mike.
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    1 Std. und 36 Min.
  • The Last Samurai

    The Last Samurai
    Jul 23 2025
    The Last Samurai is on trial this week. A perfect blossom or a knife in the guts? Alex defends, saying that this love letter to Japan made a fascinating period of history accessible for Western audiences. Dave feels too much is lost in translation, with glaring historical inaccuracies that stop it achieving greatness. All this with an impression of the big man Billy Connolly and a quiz all about Akira Kurosawa. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/272 Special Guest: Mike.
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    1 Std. und 13 Min.
  • Legend (1985)

    Legend (1985)
    Jul 7 2025
    We kick off Tom Cruise season by putting Legend (1985) on trial. Will it cruise to victory or fail to curry favour? Dave defends, arguing that incredible character and set design, alongside an iconic performance from the legendary Tim Curry, make this a hit. Alex disagrees, saying there isn't enough make up in the world to disguise a story that lacks any emotional depth. All this with an impression of Tim Curry and a quiz where Dave and Alex test each other on the career of Tom Cruise. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/271
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    1 Std. und 8 Min.
  • John Carter

    John Carter
    Jun 22 2025
    Our financial flop season concludes with John Carter on trial this week. Will we jump for joy, or could we not give a Thark? Ausy and Alex say a huge overspend on budget distracts from the fact that this is a fun adaptation of one of the earliest and most influential sci-fi series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Dave and Mike argue that even forgetting the terrible marketing and extensive reshoots, John Carter ends up looking like a cheap imitation of Star Wars instead of its inspiration. All this with an impression of Willem Dafoe and a quiz all about flops www.filmsontrial.co.uk/270 Special Guest: Mike.
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    1 Std. und 1 Min.
  • Joker: Folie à Deux

    Joker: Folie à Deux
    Jun 11 2025
    Joker: Folie à Deux is on trial this week. Does it make us cry laughing or does it just make us cry? Dave defends saying that Todd Philips accomplished everything he set out to do in this meta take on super villains that's also got a killer cast. Gav is slightly less enthusiastic, saying that it's hardly a surprise when a film that seems to hate its own audience doesn't do well at the box office. All this with some DC based insults about each other and a quiz all about cinematic chuckles. www.filmsontrial.co.uk/269
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    1 Std. und 19 Min.