UK Film Review Podcast

About 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 (https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/submit-your-film). 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

UK Film Review

Category

tv & film · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

25 Nov 2015

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

300 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   The Films of Anne Hathaway - Part 2

   Join Callum, James and Daisy for part two of their exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography. Picking up from her early breakthrough roles, they turn to the films that established her as a bold, versatile performer capable of leading major studio productions while taking risks in smaller, more unusual projects. Their conversation considers how Hathaway’s choices have shaped her career and allowed her to move confidently between spectacle, comedy and intimate drama. They begin with her Oscar-winning performance in Les Misérables, discussing the emotional and physical commitment behind one of her most celebrated roles. Next, they revisit her distinctive interpretation of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises and examine how her interpretation stacks up against other Catwoman. The discussion then moves to Interstellar, where Hathaway matches the film’s epic scale with a deeply felt performance, before turning to The Intern and the warm, convincing chemistry she shares with Robert De Niro. Callum, James and Daisy also champion her underrated work in Colossal and Armageddon Time, considering why both performances deserve greater recognition. Finally, they celebrate her outstanding performances in 2026 and reflect on the renewed momentum surrounding her career. Across the episode, they trace how Hathaway’s performances have matured, from technically demanding roles to quieter character studies. They consider the recent highs and lows of a career defined by continual reinvention, asking how public perception, critical response and changing opportunities have influenced the way her work is viewed. Throughout, they highlight the intelligence, discipline and emotional openness that connect even her most contrasting performances. Join us for this concluding chapter of our exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography as we celebrate one of the world’s finest actresses. Whether you are a longtime admirer or newly discovering her work, this final instalment offers an enthusiastic look at the ambition, range and resilience behind an extraordinary career. Head to the UK Film Review website for the latest movie reviews (https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   The Films of Anne Hathaway - Part 1

   Join Callum, James and Anne Hathaway expert Daisy for an in-depth discussion of one of the most versatile and accomplished actresses working today. Together, they examine the qualities that have made Hathaway such a distinctive screen presence, from her ability to move confidently between comedy and drama to the commitment she brings to every performance. With Hathaway appearing in five films this year—including two of the year’s biggest box-office releases, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and The Odyssey—the timing could not be better for a closer look at her career. The group considers why she continues to stand out, even when the films around her receive mixed or negative reviews, and asks what makes audiences return to her work. Rather than focusing only on awards or commercial success, they explore the range, energy and precision that Hathaway brings to roles of every size. In part one, the conversation focuses on the early years of Hathaway’s career. Callum, James and Daisy look at the characters she plays, the range of genres she tackles and the level of commitment she brings to each role. They begin with the cult classic The Princess Diaries, the film that launched her career and introduced viewers to the warmth, humour and awkward charm that would become central to many of her early performances. From there, they compare her work in The Princess Diaries and Ella Enchanted, considering how she approaches two very different fairy-tale heroines and what those films reveal about her developing screen persona. The discussion then turns to The Devil Wears Prada and the challenge of performing opposite Meryl Streep. They consider how Hathaway holds her own, how her character changes over the course of the story and why the performance remains so memorable. Moving into more dramatic territory, they ask whether her work in Rachel Getting Married deserved an Oscar and discuss the intensity she brings to the role. They also revisit Becoming Jane, including the much-discussed accent, before celebrating her flair for physical comedy and sharp comic timing in Get Smart. Finally, they take on Bride Wars, debating whether the film has been judged too harshly and whether it deserves to be reclaimed as a cult classic. Across these films, the group traces Hathaway’s growing confidence and her willingness to take on contrasting material. Whether you have followed Hathaway’s career from the beginning or are discovering these films for the first time, this opening instalment offers an accessible, enthusiastic guide to her early work. We hope you enjoy part one as we revisit the roles that established her career, shaped her public image and laid the foundation for the varied performances that followed. For more from our film podcast and the latest movie reviews (https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews), head to our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Venice Film Festival 2026 and LFF 2026

   Jack Salvadori shares his favourite 5 films from the 2026 Venice Film Festival and what he's looking forward to at the BFI London Film Festival 2026. In the episode, Jack reviews: Primetime starring Robert Pattinson. (https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/primetime) Wild Horse Nine starring Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich (https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/wild-horse-nine) Possible Love directed by Lee Chang-dong (https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/possible-love) DAU directed by Il'ja Chržanovskij (https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/dau) Look Back directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda (https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/look-back) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

2.3 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

31 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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