Pulp Kitchen: A Film Podcast
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsHello! Welcome to Pulp Kitchen with James Briefel & George Pundek - a podcast dedicated to the love of Film & TV.
We offer reviews and news, games and impressions, rankings and rewatches, all of which are broadcast across YouTube, Spotify (and all podcast platforms), TikTok and Instagram.
Our show is about celebrating why we all find movies fun, while also creating a space where you can share and develop your interest in film.
Enjoy new episodes every Wednesday, and join in by emailing your questions to [email protected]
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Episodes
Episode 45 | BLONDE | PULP KITCHEN
October 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:31 - Blonde REVIEW 00:30:45 - This England REVIEW 00:36:50 - Answering your emails 01:12:20 - Game We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday. YouTube & Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Instagram: @pulpkitchenpodcast, @jamesbriefel, @gpndk_ TikTok: @pulpkitchenpodcast
REVIEW | Werewolf by Night | PULP KITCHEN
October 11, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBWe would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday. YouTube & Spotify: Pulp Kitchen Instagram: @pulpkitchenpodcast, @jamesbriefel, @gpndk_ TikTok: @pulpkitchenpodcast
Episode 44 | Amsterdam REVIEW + PREMIERE | PULP KITCHEN
October 04, 2022 15:55 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBHaving had the pleasure of attending its European Premiere, this week we're reviewing David O. Russell's new film AMSTERDAM. Does the movie work? Is the cast list TOO big? And what is Christian Bale's best performance? 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:29 - Attending the Amsterdam European premiere 00:08:13 - Amsterdam Review 00:25:21 - Christian Bale's best performance 00:34:22 - Answering your emails 00:57:59 - Game We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to hello@p...
Episode 43 | Don't Worry Darling / Moonage Daydream | PULP KITCHEN
September 28, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:59 - Don't Worry Darling 00:25:57 - Moonage Daydream 00:39:51 - Answering your emails 01:06:31 - Game We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
REVIEW | Andor Ep 1-3 & Ticket To Paradise | PULP KITCHEN
September 26, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBA SPOILER FREE review of the first 3 episodes of ANDOR. PLUS the new rom-com starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
REVIEW | Bodies Bodies Bodies, See How They Run | PULP KITCHEN
September 22, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWe would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 42 | Predicting the 2023 Oscars | PULP KITCHEN
September 21, 2022 09:14 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThis week we’re running through some of the most exciting films tipped for glory at the Oscars next year, all of which are heading to screens in the coming months. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:45 - Binging vs weekly 00:17:44 - Predicting the Oscars 2023 01:01:32 - Answering your emails 01:22:09 - Trivia We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday. #Oscars2...
REVIEW | The Rings of Power - FIRST IMPRESSIONS | PULP KITCHEN
September 18, 2022 16:57 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWe would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 41 | Disney's NEW Star Wars, Marvel & Pixar Projects | PULP KITCHEN
September 15, 2022 09:16 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn this episode we react to all the announcements from D23. Plus, George bumped into Jessie Eisenberg, we discuss which big streaming service will fail first, we answer a load of your emails, and end with a some mind blowing trivia! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:41 - George's trip to America 00:16:07 - Reacting to D23 00:56:03 - Reading your emails! 01:10:32 - Interesting trivia We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the s...
Episode 40 | She Hulk & Andrew Garfield | PULP KITCHEN
September 08, 2022 06:07 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBWe would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 39 | Movie Moments of the Month | PULP KITCHEN
September 01, 2022 07:18 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week's episode is a compilation of different conversations we had over the last couple of weeks. Including George's experience going to see Dirty Dancing at Secret Cinema, rewatching Whiplash, a full analysis of Alex Garland's MEN, Chicago, as well as answering all your emails and playing a round of guess the film quote. Just in case you notice our shirts changing colour, it's not a bad magic trick. 00:00:11 - Dirty Dancing Secret Cinema 00:06:31 - Whiplash 00:16:50 - MEN Analysis 0...
REVIEW | House of the Dragon - FIRST IMPRESSIONS | PULP KITCHEN
August 26, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week we sat down to give our first impressions on the new Game Of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. Don't worry! We split this review into two parts. The first half is SPOILER FREE, we then give anyone who hasn't yet seen the episode a warning before we go into plot spoilers. So feel free to jump back into the episode once you've seen the episode. You can find time codes below... 00:00:00 Spoiler Free 00:13:23 Spoilers We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your ...
Episode 38 | THIS EPISODE DOES NOT EXIST!? | PULP KITCHEN
August 25, 2022 07:16 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWell this is slightly awkward... Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
REVIEW | Bullet Train, Thirteen Lives & Prey
August 21, 2022 21:29 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode we sat down to review Thirteen Lives, Bullet Train & Prey. We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 37 | NOPE REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN
August 18, 2022 00:18 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBComing out fresh from an IMAX screening, we give our full review of Jordan Peele's latest film NOPE. Don't worry! We split this review into two parts. The first half is SPOILER FREE, we then give anyone who hasn't yet seen the film a warning before we go into plot spoilers. So feel free to jump back into the episode once you've seen the film. You can find time codes below... We also answered emails from our viewers and played another round of Film Antonyms! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:49 -...
Episode 36 | The Greatest Films We've NEVER Seen | PULP KITCHEN
August 10, 2022 05:39 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week we do another round of Movie Blindspots. On the count of three we reveal some of the greatest films we’ve never seen. What are your biggest movie blindspots? 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:54 - Movie Blindspots 00:41:03 - Answering your emails 00:54:41- Game We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 35 | Reacting to Marvel Phases 5 & 6 | PULP KITCHEN
August 04, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis year’s #SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) saw Marvel’s Kevin Feige unveil a full slate of MCU films and shows heading our way over the next few years. We unpack his announcement and react to all of the projects heading our way. We also answer your emails, including George’s lengthy description of the most random film he’s ever seen. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:34 - Reacting to Marvel Phases 5 & 6 00:47:26 - Answering your emails 01:24:47 - Game We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us yo...
Episode 34 | The Many Directors of the MCU (Part 2) | PULP KITCHEN
July 27, 2022 12:59 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBThe past 14 years and nearly 30 films has seen numerous different directors helm #Marvel movies - the good, the bad, and the mediocre. Yet each draws on a different background in cinema, and many go on to make interesting projects. This week is a bumper episode! First we finish off discussing the numerous directors that have worked in the #MCU (and the projects they have in the pipeline), before covering an extensive amount of audience emails, which cover #StanleyKubrick, Irish cinema, and...
Episode 33 | Inside Tribeca Film Festival (w/ Lucy Heath) | PULP KITCHEN
July 20, 2022 11:05 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBCannes. Venice. Tribeca. Film festivals are key parts of the film calendar, but underneath the exhibition of exciting new films a lot of the true business of film is conducted. From development deals to distribution rights, film festivals put the ‘business’ in showbusiness. We wanted to gain a first-hand glimpse of what a film festival is like from someone attending for that reason, so we welcomed actor and writer Lucy Heath (our first ever guest!) to talk to us about her recent experience ...
EXTRA | Stranger Things 4 REVIEW / Debating Star Wars / End of PULP KITCHEN?
July 15, 2022 17:26 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week’s EXTRA includes George's Stranger Things 4 impressions, now he's finished the season. Additional discussion about Obi-Wan Kenobi and Star Wars fans, as well how this week's episode of PULP KITCHEN nearly didn't happen! We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 32 | The Many Directors of the MCU (Part 1) | PULP KITCHEN
July 13, 2022 18:48 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThe past 14 years and nearly 30 films has seen numerous different directors helm #Marvel movies - the good, the bad, and the mediocre. Yet each draws on a different background in cinema, and many go on to make interesting projects. This week’s episode is the first part of our run through of each #MCU movie director and the films they made before and after their projects. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:06 - MCU Directors 00:52:57 - Answering your emails 01:14:47 - Cast list Countdown Game ...
REVIEW | Thor: Love and Thunder
July 11, 2022 10:38 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week we sat down to review the latest Marvel film Thor: Love and Thunder. We also discussed plot spoilers for Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness. Be sure to check out our other reviews and our full episodes linked below! We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 31 | Great Movie Openings | PULP KITCHEN
July 06, 2022 22:13 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week is about those films that grab you from the get go. Whether it’s a scene of conflict, one of silence, or a complete non-sequitor, we look at the many ways filmmakers hook you in during the opening minutes of a movie. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:29 - Answering your emails! 00:21:14 - Great movie openings 01:03:09 - Game! We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN eve...
REVIEW | Obi-Wan Kenobi & Elvis
July 01, 2022 16:24 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week George gives his impression on Baz Luhrmann's latest biopic 'Elvis'. Plus we finally discuss the ending of the six part Disney+ miniseries 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'. Send us your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 30 | Meaningful Moments at the Movies | PULP Kitchen
June 29, 2022 16:24 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWe wanted to dedicate our 30th episode to answering some of your correspondence in a deeper, longer, more substantive way. We cover how we both fell in love with films, our favourite moments at the cinema, how movies usually need to be seen at least twice, and the films which have meant the most to us. Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 29 | The Best TV Shows of the 2010s | PULP KITCHEN
June 22, 2022 06:57 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis week we review some of the most significant #TV shows from the last decade. Framed within the era of ‘the Golden Age of Television’, our discussion explores the shows which defined this era, as well as those which played an important role but are often overlooked. The conversation also touches on the increasing prominence of the streaming services and the increasingly bigger budgets and talent involved. This episode also includes an initial reaction to the new seasons of #StrangerThin...
EXTRA | Your emails answered! | PULP KITCHEN
June 20, 2022 14:58 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBThank you to everyone who sent us a question! We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
REVIEW | Jurassic World: Dominion
June 17, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBDid you go see Jurassic World: Dominion? Send us your thoughts to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 28 | Great Movie Double Bills | PULP KITCHEN
June 15, 2022 18:26 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week James and George put together a series of movie double bills - pairing up big and small, new and old, #blockbuster and #arthouse. What’s the best double bill you’ve done? We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday. 00:00:44 - Intro and Travel Chat 00:08:24 - Answering your emails! 00:21:24 - Double Bills 01:02:28 - Guess the actor GAME!
EXTRA | Answering your emails! & Plane movies | PULP KITCHEN
June 12, 2022 10:59 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThank you to everyone who sent us a question! We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
REVIEW | Men & Everything Everywhere All At Once
June 09, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MB“Terrifying” - James gives his reaction to the new #horror film from #AlexGarland #JessieBuckley #RoryKinnear. PLUS #Multiverse mayhem that isn’t a #Marvel film? James reviews the weird world of #EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 27 | Top Gun: Maverick FULL REVIEW | PULP KITCHEN
June 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBFollowing our deep dive into the original in EP24, James and George tuck into one of the biggest films of the year - #TopGunMaverick. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:39 - Catch up 00:19:09 - Top Gun: Maverick Premiere REACTION 00:26:20 - Top Gun: Maverick REVIEW SPOILER FREE 00:45:19 - SPOILER Discussion 00:57:01 - 4DX 01:02:06 - Castlist Countdown Game We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new e...
Episode 26 Rewatching JURASSIC PARK (1993) | PULP KITCHEN
June 01, 2022 13:02 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBFor better or worse... Jurassic World: Dominion is coming out soon. with that in mind, we went back to rewatch the original Jurassic Park from 1993. In this deep dive we go into some of the trivia about how the film was made, and why it still holds up as one of Spielberg's best films. PLUS we go through all the correspondence and play another round of Guess The Film From the Cast! 00:00:59 - Answering your emails! 00:11:13 - Jurassic Park (1993) 00:50:17 - Guess The Film From The Cas...
Episode 26 | Rewatching JURASSIC PARK (1993) | PULP KITCHEN
June 01, 2022 13:02 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBFor better or worse... Jurassic World: Dominion is coming out soon. With that in mind, we went back to rewatch the original Jurassic Park from 1993. In this deep dive we go into some of the trivia about how the film was made, and why it still holds up as one of Spielberg's best films. PLUS we go through all the correspondence and play another round of Guess The Film From the Cast! 00:00:59 - Answering your emails! 00:11:13 - Jurassic Park (1993) 00:50:17 - Guess The Film From The Cast! ...
EXTRA | Avatar 2 & Game of Thrones trailers, DUNE, movie games, and MORE audience feedback!
May 27, 2022 11:10 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this week’s EXTRA, we discuss the latest Dune casting news, and react to the trailers for Avatar 2 and the new Game of Thrones prequel. We also play a game to guess the movie from its cast, and of course, respond to your correspondence. Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday, with EXTRA content throughout the week. 00:00:00 - Dune 2 casting 00:01:19 - Avatar 2 trailer reaction 00:04:09 - Gam...
Episode 25 | Films that have one GREAT scene | PULP KITCHEN
May 26, 2022 01:07 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis is an episode dedicated to the films that are defined by one great, standout scene. A scene that is so well crafted that - within an entire film - it could easily stand alone as a mini-film. Spoiler warning (obviously). Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday. 00:00:54 - Intro 00:04:41 - Correspondance 00:14:54 - The Best Scenes 00:16:55 - The girl in the red coat (Schindler's List) 0...
Episode 24 | Watching TOP GUN (1986) for the first time!
May 20, 2022 15:49 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBAhead of the release of #TopGunMaverick, we’re on the highway to the Danger Zone this week as we watch the original #TopGun (1986) for the first time. We discuss production trivia, give our frank reaction, and imagine where the sequel picks up (some 36 years later!)*. So, did it take our breath awaaaaaaaay? (*this was filmed before George went to the Top Gun: Maverick premiere, which we'll discuss in an upcoming episode). #TomCruise #action #review #deepdive
EXTRA | Obi-Wan Kenobi REACTIONS / Mission Impossible 7 / Don't Worry Darling & MORE
May 14, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this week’s EXTRA, we give our reactions to the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi and Don’t Worry Darling trailers, as well as the revealed title of Mission Impossible 7. PLUS our thoughts on the Safdie brothers returning to work with Adam Sandler. Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday, with EXTRA content throughout the week.
REVIEW | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
May 12, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBJames reacts to the latest #MCU film, the sequel to #DoctorStrange. Did you find it magic or maddening? #BenedictCumberbatch #Marvel #Multiverse Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday. Movieble Game: https://movieble.co
Episode 23 | The Most Underrated Actors | PULP KITCHEN
May 11, 2022 07:14 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBYou may have seen them in lots of films, but you don’t know their names. Or maybe you do but they never seem to have a lead role. That’s why this week we’re talking about underrated actors. We also touch on The Talented Mr Ripley, and play the film version of Wordle. Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday. Movieble Game: https://movieble.co
REVIEW | The Northman
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWe've had our eye on Robert Eggers' latest film The Northman for a while. Now we've finally had the chance to see it and review it! We would love to hear your thoughts! Send us your Northman impressions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes of PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 22 | The BEST FILMS under 90 minutes | PULP KITCHEN
May 04, 2022 14:29 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBSo many films want to take over 2 hours to tell their story. But what are some of the best films that get it done in under 90 minutes? We go through some of our favourite films that can easily be watched without having to stay up all night to finish them. We also answered all correspondence we received in the last week, and we discuss our thoughts on the new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie! Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy n...
REVIEW | Operation Mincemeat
May 02, 2022 12:21 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBSend us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes on PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
EXTRA | Euphoria S2 / Film vs TV
April 29, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week’s EXTRA includes reviews of Euphoria S2, and a gentle ramble about the dominance of TV over film. Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes on PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
Episode 21 | The Most Underrated Movies | PULP KITCHEN
April 27, 2022 17:36 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThere’s plenty of films out there that don’t quite meet up to expectations, but what about the opposite? This week we discuss the films that are criminally overlooked, sadly underseen, and just frankly undervalued. Send us your questions to [email protected] and be a part of the show! Enjoy new episodes on PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
REVIEW | The Secrets Of Dumbledore
April 22, 2022 16:01 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe third Fantastic Beasts film is out now, but who is it for? Where is it going? And is it any good? Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday
Episode 20 | IMDb Keyword Countdown (Round 2!) | PULP KITCHEN
April 20, 2022 21:19 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week we revisit the first episode of #Succession, James reviews #WorstPersonInTheWorld, and we challenge ourselves to another round of #keywordcountdown (Thanks to Gab Murphy for the game idea). Go check out his channel RKG if you haven't already! https://www.youtube.com/c/RKG Enjoy new episodes on PULP KITCHEN every Wednesday.
EXTRA | Why SEVERANCE could be the next BIG show
April 17, 2022 14:42 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBEnjoy new full episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday.
Episode 19 | The BEST/WORST Movie Endings | PULP KITCHEN
April 13, 2022 19:33 - 51 minutes - 47 MBEnjoy new full episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday.
EXTRA | Ranking THE OFFICE, defending ETERNALS
April 11, 2022 17:40 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOne of the most popular shows of the late 2000s (and one which has a die-hard fan in #BillieEilish) #TheOffice ran for 9 seasons, and is now watched by an even greater global audience thanks to the show’s availability on streaming platforms worldwide. Ranking each season, we discuss why season 3 was the show at the height of its strength. Also George caught up on Eternals!