Each week we will act as judge, prosecution, and defence as we recreate a courtroom scenario, and decide whether a much loved (or hated) film should end up on the Hit List or not. Film trivia, quizzes, banter, terrible impressions, musical interludes, and lots of debating ensue as we put Films on Trial.
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 (http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/276)
Special Guest: Mike.
Support Films on Trial (https://www.patreon.com/Filmsontrial?alert=2)
26 Sept 2025
Top Gun
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 (http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/275)
Support Films on Trial (https://www.patreon.com/Filmsontrial?alert=2)
10 Sept 2025
War of the Worlds (2005)
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 (http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/274)
Support Films on Trial (https://www.patreon.com/Filmsontrial?alert=2)
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
1,748
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
38 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
19 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
91
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
51
Contact Films on Trial
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Questions about Films on Trial
Who hosts Films on Trial?
Alex and Dave host the show. Published by Films on Trial.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Films on Trial take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
Host of Films on Trial?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
