Back to the Film!
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -Each week the Back to the Film lads sit down to chat about a different film. Back to the Film is hosted by Adam, Rob, Blue, Oliver, Alex and Andy. In each episode we discuss a movie and each give our take on the good and bad points. We all have very different tastes in films and what makes a good movie often leading to tenuously related topics being covered. Basically it's a light hearted look at different movies during which the hosts often have to be reminded to go Back to the Film! Sign up and tune in each week to get our light hearted and often chaotic look into different films.
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Episodes
Your Highness 2011
July 13, 2024 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week we took a look at the 2011 adventure film Your Highness. With quite the cast this film is a must watch laugh a minute film (well one of the lads thought so!) Listen on to see how the film went down. to leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
Jurassic World Domination 2022
July 06, 2024 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThis week the lads took a look at the massive blockbuster Jurassic World Domination. Masses of dinosaurs tearing about and yet another dasterdly company messing about with DNA did this film get a good score from the lads? listen on to find out To leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
Nope 2022
June 29, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week we took a look at the Jordon Peele movie Nope. A film of two halves the first half being dark (visually) and a little converluted and the second half far more pacy and action packed. Don't expect this film to have you on the edge of your seat but it's worth a watch and probably a second watch to catch the things you might have missed! Listen on to hear what the lads made of the film. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Where There Crawdads Sing 2022
June 23, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week the lads chat about the 2022 film Where The Crawdads Sing. Directed by Olivia Newman and based on the best selling book of the same name by Delia Owens. Telling the story of Kya a young girl living in early 1960's America and abandoned by her family she is forced to defend herself in court after being accused of murder. Listen on to hear what the lads thought of the film. To leave suggestion email us at [email protected]
Godzilla Minus One 2023
June 15, 2024 23:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week the lads take a look at the fantastic film Godzilla Minus One. If only Hollywood could make a film as fantastic as this one! The director Akashi Yamasaki should be give the reigns to all future Godzilla movies as this film blows all the previous film out of the water its that good! Godzilla done as it should be!! Fantastic cast fantastic special effects and brilliant story. A must watch. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Remains of the Day 1993 and Oh, Mr Porter! 19937 ( Blue's big announcement)
June 09, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week the lads took a look at two listener suggestions. The Remains of the Day (1993) which has a fantastic cast including Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Christopher Reeve, James Fox, Lena Heady to name but a few. This film is slow very slow and wasn't a favourite with a few of the lads but we all recognised its a well made film flawlessly acted. We also took a look back at the 1937 black and white classic Oh, Mr Porter! Starring the trio of Will Hay, Moore Marriott and G...
Arrival 2016
June 03, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week we took a look at the 2016 Denis Villeneuve movie Arrival. With a fantastic cast including Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker this movie is brilliant. Visually stunning its fast becoming a modern thought provoking classic. to leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
In the land of saints and sinners. 2023
May 18, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week we took a look at the 2023 Liam Neeson film 'In the land of saints and sinners'. A slow burn film with a very good cast that all put in a great performance. If you like Jack Gleeson playing a slightly unhinged character and Liam Neeson doing his thing along with Ciara Hinds and Colm Meaney then this film will be a hit. Listen on to find out what we all thought. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande 2022 and Bullet Train 2022
May 11, 2024 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week the lads take a look at two vastly different films both with 'A'stars list stars headlining the casts. Good luck to you, Leo Grande stars the ever brilliant Emma Thompson as Nancy an oppressed woman looking for a sexual awakening. Bullet Train has a host of big names not least Brad Pitt as a smash and grab expert trying to complete a job with minimal effort. Listen on to find out what the lads made of the films and if everyone watched them!! To leave a suggestion email us at backt...
Green Book 2018
April 27, 2024 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThis week we take a look at the 2018 road trip movie Green Book. This film comes with a bit of controversy regarding the message it's trying to get across. For some its a feel good movie about the developing relationship between Dr Donald Shirley and Tony Lip as the travel across America attending concert dates. For others it was a missed chance to highlight the prejudices that were common in America during the 1960's. What did the lads make of the film? Listen on to find out. To leave a su...
Ice Cold in Alex 1958 (Glass 2019)
April 20, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThis week the lads take a look back at the 1958 classic Ice Cold in Alex. This film was used for one of the most iconic and memorable beer commercials of the modern era but how does the rest of the film hold up? listen on to find out. The lads also chat about the 2019 film Glass which is the closing chapter to the Unbreakable trilogy. To get in touch email us at [email protected]
Mixed by Erry 2023
April 16, 2024 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis week the lads take a look at the 2023 Italian film Mixed by Erry. Directed by Sydney Sibilia and based on the true story of three brothers that grew a huge empire producing mixed music tapes during 70's, 80's and 90's. Billed as a biographical comedy did it hit the spot with the lads? To get in touch email us at [email protected]
Ford v Ferrari 2019
March 31, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThis episode the lads take a look at the 2019 film Ford v Ferrari. Based on the events in 1966 during which Ford won the 24 hour Le Mans race beating the dominant Ferrari. The film follows the relationship between Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles and the Ford company itself and whilst there's a good deal of poetic licence on offer it's a good representation of how this panned out. Listen on to hear what the lads made of the film. To leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
The Favourite 2018
March 25, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week the lads took a look at the multi award winning Yorgos Lanthimos film The Favourite. A period film billed as a comedy/thriller won countless awards not least an Oscar for Olivia Coleman's portrayal of a troubled Queen Anne. What did we make of this movie? Listen on to find out. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Dune Part Two 2024
March 20, 2024 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThis episode the lads took a trip to the cinema to watch Dune Part Two. Does it live up to the brilliant standards of the 2021 Dune film? Listen on to find out what we thought. Warning spoilers in this episode. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Dune 2021
March 03, 2024 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week we take a look at Denis Villeneuve adaption of Frank Herberts epic tale Dune. This movie is flawless and only the second film to receive 10's across the board (minus Blue!) Listen on to hear what we thought and why it gets such a good score. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Society of the Snow 2023 and Wiskey Tango Foxtrot 2016
February 27, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode the lads take a look at Society of the Snow a film based on real life events and by all accounts an accurate account of the 1972 Uruguayan flight that crashed in the Andes. The survivors had to endure 72 days of freezing conditions and a lack of food. We also took a look at the 2016 film Wiskey Tango Foxtrot. Once again this film was inspired by true events however in this film there was no snow! how did both film go down with the lads? listen on to find out. To leave a su...
The Kitchen 2023
February 18, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThis episode the lads take a look at the 2023 film The kitchen. Billed as a sci-fi film this film often seems to lose its focus as to what its trying to get across. What did the lads think of the film? listen on to find out. To make a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Rebel Moon 2023
February 05, 2024 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis episode the lads take a look at the much anticipated Netflix movie Rebel Moon. With a massive budget and directed by Zack Snyder this film was touted as a rival to Star Wars. Did the lads feel it hit its mark? Listen on to find out. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Leave The World Behind 2023
January 16, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week the lads take a look at the recently released Julia Roberts Netflix collaboration Leave The World Behind. Directed by Sam Esmail this is a slow burn film set during a cyber attack. Listen on to hear if the lads thought it was a bit too slow! Thank you to Alex for suggesting this film and if you have a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Lake Placid 1999 and Eight Legged Freaks 2002
January 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThis episode Tilly and Adam take a look back at at the 1999 film Lake Placid a giant crocodile horror/comedy with with plenty of blood and guts on offer. They also take a look at the 2002 giant spider attack movie Eight Legged Freaks. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Leave The World Behind 2023
January 14, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week the lads take a look a suggestion from a listener the recently released Leave The World Behind. Starring Julia Roberts its a slow burn movie that leaves lots of unanswered questions. Listen on to hear what the lads thought of the film. to leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Free State Of Jones 2016
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week Rob and Adam take a look at the American historical civil war film The Free State Of Jones. Starring Mathew McConaughy and based on the true story of Newton Jones is this film worth a watch? Listen on to hear how the film got on. To leave a suggestion email us at [email protected] HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all our listeners.
Click and Collect (2018) and Best Xmas Ever! (2023)
December 11, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week to get us in the spirit we took a look at two Christmas films to get us in the spirit! Click and Collect starring Stephen Merchant and Asim Chaudhry is very much a British Christmas comedy film and Best Christmas Ever starring Heather Graham is definitely an American xmas comedy film. Listen on to find out which one was enjoyed the most! To get in touch email us on [email protected]
Cold Pursuit
November 26, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week we take a quick look at the Liam Neeson film Cold Pursuit. If you like Liam Neeson you'll like this film if you don't you won't! to leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
I Am Legend 2007
November 19, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThis week the lads take a look at the Will Smith blockbuster from 2007 I Am Legend. Taking its name from the 1954 Richard Matheson novel of the same title does the film do the book justice? listen on to find out if the film is as good as the book and if it holds up. to get in touch email us on [email protected]
Reptile 2023
November 12, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week the lads take a look at the Netflix film Reptile. Following grizzled detective Nichols played by Benicia Del Toro its a good slow burn film. With a host of great actors including Justin Timberlake did the lads enjoy it? listen on to find out. To leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
The Exorcist (1973) and The Great Wall (2016)
October 28, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis week the lads take a look at William Friedkin's 1973 classic The Exorcist. With some really colourful language this film this film is considered a classic that influenced countless later films. They also have a quick look at the 2016 Matt Damon movie The Great Wall. Do the films still hold up? Listen on to find out what the lads thought! To get in touch the email is [email protected]
The Gentleman 2019
October 24, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week the lads take a look at Guy Richie's The Gentleman. This movie has a host of big names carrying it along and is an easy watch. If you like a Guy Richie film then this won't disappoint! to leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
The Swimmers (Netflix movie 2022)
October 07, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week the lads take a look at the Netflix films based on the true story of two sisters that become refugees when forced to flee their war torn home. The Swimmers is an inspiring film with a fantastic cast and a story everyone should watch. to get in touch email us at [email protected]
Jaws 1975
October 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThis week the lads revisited the Steven Spielberg classic from 1975 Jaws. This was one of the few films that we've reviewed that get full marks across the board! To get in touch email us on [email protected]
Shutter Island 2010
September 25, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBThis week the lads took look at the 2010 film Shutter Island. With a host of big name in the film and a plot that keeps you guessing did the movie hold up? Listen on to see what the lads thought! To get in touch email us on [email protected]
Bonus episode Baby Driver 2017
September 17, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBChanging of the guard? This episodes the lads took a step back and let their respective sons have a go at reviewing a film! Were they all talk or should they get more air time? They took the time to review 2017 Baby Driver a suggestion from a listener. To leave a suggestion and which team should review it email us on [email protected]
Paddington 2014
September 16, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week the lads took a look at the 2014 film Paddington. Not a bad family film if you have young kids and it was a trip down memory lane for all four! to get in touch or leave a suggestion contact us on [email protected]
Creep 2014 & Creep 2 2017
September 09, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week the lads watched the 2014 cult movie Creep. Suggested by Laura its fair to say this isn't a film the lads themselves would have picked! Josef played by Mark Duplass is a serial killer that lures his victims to film him for 12 hours and then murder them. Mark Duplass play an excellent creepy character that becomes more unhinged as the film progresses. The lads found the red flags that were obvious and the character Aaron played by Patrick Brice hard to ignore! Thanks Laura for the s...
Nobody 2021
September 02, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week the lads take a look at the 2021 film Nobody. Hutch is a married man with a boring 9-5 job who's life gets disturbed after a home invasion. Not quite on the John Wick level of violence but not far off!! to get in touch email us on [email protected]
Fury 2014 and Bird Box Barcelona 2023
August 12, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThis week the lads took a look at Fury (2014) and the Netflix movie Bird Box Barcelona. Starting with Fury the 2014 Brad Pitt tank commander movie then the follow up movie to Bird Box (2018) Bird Box Barcelona. Its fair to say that one movie was a success the other not quite so!! to leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
The Stranger (2022) The Harder They Fall (2021)
July 22, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week the lads take a look at two films. The 2022 slow burn undercover detective film The Stranger and the 2021 good old cowboy movie The Harder They Fall. Both films have casts that include big names and both are worth a watch, listen on to find out what the lads thought of the films. to leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
6 Underground 2019
July 01, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week the ;ads take a look at the super fast paced Micheal Bay film 6 Underground. Basically if you like the way Micheal Bay directs and Ryan Reynolds acts you'll love this movie from start to finish! Yo leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
June 24, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week the lads travel way back to the first instalment of the Harry Potter film series. What a blast from the past it was! Still a great story and on the hole its graphics still hold up. great movie! to leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
Lou 2022 (Netflix movie)
June 17, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis episode the lads take a look at the 2022 Netflix movie Lou, An former CIA agent who's on the run is trying to keep an eye out for her daughter in law and granddaughter. It comes to light the person she is protecting them from is her son. A slow burn movie that er felt did well and is worth a watch. to leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
AVA (2020), HIGH CRIMES (2002), BLOOD AND GOLD (2023)
June 03, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThis time the lads took a look at 3 films watched by all four!! Listen on to find out if the sultry assign the high flying lawyer or the run away soldier hit the mark with the lads! To leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
Circle (2015) Rogue one (2016) Seven Kings Must Die)
May 13, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBBack after a break the lads take a chaotic look at three films. 'Circle' didn't go down too well with a couple of the lads while 'Rogue One' was watched y most of the lads! 'Seven Kings Must Die' was probably not the film to watch as a first take on 'The Last Kingdom' Netflix series. To get in touch email us on [email protected]
Drive 2011
April 22, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week the lads watched the 2011 film Drive. A slow burn film with great acting plus a love story with in a mob movie. If you like Ryan Gosling doing what he does eat ie looking goody and not saying too much then this film is a must. Carey Mulligan puts in a great performance to boot. To get in touch email us on [email protected]
Luther: The Fallen Sun 2023
March 26, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week the lads took a look at the brand new full length Luther film now on Netflix.If your a fan of the Luther tv drama series then your going to really enjoy this film!! With Idris Elba as Luther and Andy Serkis playing the most brilliant 'bad guy' David Robey this film will draw you in.
The Green Mile 1999
March 19, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBThis week the lads take a look at the classic 1999 movie The Green Mile. Can you believe this was a first watch for one of the lads? Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name The Green Mile is by many a much loved classic. With a host of brilliant actors its well worth a watch. word of warning it is on the long side!! The film enters around the guards working the death row block of a 1930's American prison. With a trick performing mouse a bladder infection a magical inmate and a coup...
The Ballard Of Buster Scruggs 2018
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week the lads take a look at the Coen brothers film The Ballard Of Buster Scruggs. This is an anthology of six film all based in the old west before the civil war. The films aren't connected and some worked better than others although all are filmed brilliantly as you would expect from the Coen brothers and all have a dark theme. Does it deserve such a spread of marks from the lads? Tp leave a suggestion email us at [email protected]
The Last Full Measure 2019
February 19, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week the lads took a look at the Vietnam war film The Last Full Measure. This film has a host of big names in the cast including William Hurt, Ed Harris, Peter Fonda and Samuel l Jackson to name a few. Based on a true story it follows the actions of William H Pitsenbarger who saved nearly 60 soldiers during one battle but ultimately payed with his life. Around 30 years after his death he was finally awarded the medal of honour for his actions and the film tells the story of how his pare...
You People 2023
February 12, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week the lads take a look at the 2023 film You People. Based around a couple that have to navigate the culture clashes caused by their new relationship. This film is a comedy co written by and starring Jonah Hill and with Eddie Murphy in the cast did it hit its mark with the lads? Listen on to find out! Warning this podcast contains spoilers and the film does not star Freddie Mercury!! To leave a suggestion email us on [email protected]
Good Will Hunting (1997) and Bank Of Dave (2023)
February 05, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week the a look at two films. The multi Oscar nominated film Good Will Hunting and the much smaller but equally inspiring film Bank Of Dave. With Oscar nominated and in some cases winning performances most notably by the late Robin Williams Good Will Hunting has some what of a cult following. Written by and starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck at the young age of 19 it is in parts a brilliant film. Following on in the 'feel good' theme Bank Of Dave tell the story of how Dave Fishwick pla...