The Movie Mull: Recent Episodes

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Four gentlemen gather around the microphones on a weekly basis to discuss all things movies! You will meet Justin, Darren, Neil and Richard, they each have very different views on what makes a move great! We shall discuss what we have each watched that week and then move on to discuss a new subject each week.

This week, three of our mulls are back with three reviews of films that were released across three decades...

First up, Richard shares his thoughts on the film that has been filling our largest cinema screens around the world over the last few weeks, Christopher Nolan's take on Greek mythology: The Odyssey - featuring a cast just as epic as the story being told.

Then, Justin steps back a decade to revisit 2016's Florence Foster Jenkins, the Meryl Streep starring biopic drama directed by Stephen Frears that recounts the titular character's attempt to achieve her dream of becoming an opera singer.

Finally, in light of the recent, sudden and tragic loss of singer and songwriter Glen Hansard, Darren returns to one of his favourite movies of all time, John Carney's Once - originally released on 2006, two decades later the movie and the music still shines just as bright.

Listen in and then get in touch to let us know your thoughts on these movies, or to tell us all about what you've been watching.

Another special mini-episode this week, with two more reviews from two of our mulls - Richard and Neil - as the busy summer season meant that not everyone could gather for this recording session.

Before diving into the main reviews for this episode, Richard provides a recap of his thoughts on some of the recommendations that have been made in recent episodes of the podcast...

For the first main review, Neil shares his thoughts on the recent streaming success, The Sheep Detectives, in which, after a shepherd is murdered, it's up to his flock of sheep to find the killer!

Then, Richard reviews the 2010 supernatural thriller, Devil, which was directed by John Erick Dowdle, but got more attention due to its writer and producer, one M. Night Shyamalan.

Two high concept movies this week - very different in tone - but are they worth a watch? If you enjoy the reviews, both films are now streaming on Prime Video. After listening to the episode, let us know your thoughts.

In a special mini-episode this week, our mulls Richard and Neil bring you two more brand-new and fresh reviews...

First, Richard tells us all about the third film in the 'Now You See Me' franchise which sees the return of the Four Horsemen, the magician/thief/vigilante group who are pack for this latest instalment... which finally corrects the sub-title that was missed from film two; it's Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

Then, Neil reviews yet another franchise that's added a further chapter. While there's no doubting the impact and legacy of the first three Toy Story movies (a perfect trilogy??), the fourth had a more mixed reception... However, they are now back in cinemas again for a much heralded fifth story. Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the whole gang are back in Toy Story 5, but is this a must-see? Neil lets us know...

This week (as world cup dreams fade!) Justin returns with another of our movie championship competition - this time to decide on the sequel that we wish they would make...

We've spent previous episodes talking about the greatest sequels of all time as well as the sequels that we wish they had never made! But what about the films that feel like they really deserved a sequel... and then never got one?

The films competing for the sequel championship are a pretty varied bunch. They are: The Nice Guys, Labyrinth, True Lies, The Adventures of Tintin, Dracula Untold, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Lone Ranger, and Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves!

Which of these do you wish had a sequel? Are there are any other stand alone films that you would love to see turned into a longer franchise?

Listen in to find out the film that - after three rounds of competition - was the one we decided most deserved a sequel. Do you agree? Let us know...

This week, it's another epic What We've Been Watching episode - with our four Mulls bringing you another quartet of reviews discussing the films that you can watch now at home or at your local cinema.

First, Richard takes us back to his childhood heroes as another 80s cartoon classic comes to the big screen in director Travis Knight's take on Masters of the Universe.

Then, Darren gets a chance to catch up writer/director James Sweeney's Twinless - it was tricky to catch at the cinema at the start of the year, but is now available to stream online for those that want to see this twisty comedy/drama.

After that, Justin shares his thoughts on the first big screen outing for the Star Wars universe in 7 years as the Disney+ streaming hit - and Baby Yoda himself - gets their chance at movie glory in Mandalorian & Grogu.

And finally, our host Neil reviews Over Your Dead Body - available to watch now on Prime Video, this action-comedy-thriller sees scream queen Samara Weaving partner up with Jason Segal alongside Timothy Olyphant and Juliette Lewis for a violent showdown in a cabin by a lake!

That's what we've been watching... Listen in and then get in touch to tell us your thoughts about any of these movies, as well as what you've been watching recently.

That's right, for this week's returning host - Richard - one set of confessions just wasn't enough!

On last week's episode, he had each mull confess to the truly great movies that they just hadn't seen.... This week, he asks us about those widely admired, beloved films within the cinematic community, in which we just can't see the greatness.

Controversial opinions abound in this episode in which each mull confesses to the films that everyone else seems to love - but we just don't get!

Listen in and then let us know your own controversial film views. What are the brilliantly reviewed, generally adored movies that you just can't stand?

For this week's pod, our host Richard wanted to elicit some true confessions from his fellow mulls! The first confession being: what movies that are considered truly great, haven't we seen?

Yes, we must confess, that - despite our love of movies - there are far too many great movies out there that we've never got around to watching. For those of you who have previously listened to episodes and thought, "But, why on Earth haven't they mentioned ________?" - this show may well answer that question.

To help get us thinking, we looked at the list of 100 movies that Empire Readers voted as the very best earlier in 2026. Surely, if the readers of the 'world's greatest movie magazine' think that they are great, we should have seen them! So, why haven't we? Listen in, and find out....

You can find the article with all 100 movies to compare with your own watchlist, here: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-movies-2/

This week, our four mulls have gathered once more to share with you four film reviews - helping you decide what to watch this week.

First up, our host Justin - on the recommendation of a fellow mull - heads back to the largely forgotten 1993 action thriller, Judgement Day from director Stephen Hopkins and featuring the quartet of Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr, Jeremy Piven and Stephen Dorff.

Then, Neil has a chance to tell us about the recent drama film telling the true life story of British humanitarian Nicholas Winton - One Life - which stars both Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn as Mr Winton at different periods of his life.

Next, Darren shares his review of last year's Bring Her Back. It's taken him nearly a whole year to work up the courage to watch the latest supernatural horror movie from Australian duo Danny and Michael Philippou whose debut feature Talk To Me terrified him a year ago... Should you brave it too? (Spoiler: Yes!)

And, finally, Richard discusses the latest straight to Netflix action thriller. Is this one worth your time? It just might be. He shares all of the highs and lows of Apex starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton.

That's what we've been watching... Listen in and then get in touch to tell us your thoughts about any of these movies, as well as what you've been watching recently.

This week on the podcast we "gotta get back in time" - and if you just sang those 5 words to the same tune as Huey Lewis and the News, then you are in the right place?

For this episode, our four mulls are heading back to 1985, the year that - cinematically - saw the arrival on our screens of The Goonies, Axel Foley, Freddy Krueger... and, of course, Doc and Marty in Back to the Future. Beyond the world of the movies, 1985 also saw the arrival of our youngest 'mull'!

We reflect on our favourite movies, the ones that we've rewatched the most, the ones we missed and, briefly, the worst... before attempting to determine what might be 'objectively' the greatest movie of the year.

Listen in and let us know all the movies that you remember from 1985!

PS Apologies for the confusion about the release date of one of our favourite comedies from the year - CLUE! - which was indeed released in 1985. The error in research was all mine (says Darren!).

Our four mulls have gathered together again this week to share with you four more reviews - helping you decide what to watch, at home or at the movies, this week.

First up, Justin tells us all about the 1998 action horror film, Deep Rising, a bit of a creature feature from 'The Mummy' director Stephen Sommers which includes a luxury liner, a band of jewel heists and a large monster!

Then, Neil shares his thoughts about the latest film to venture into the world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein... The Bride!, from director Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Oscar-winners Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, takes us to 1930's America, gangsters and the golden age of Hollywood.

Next, Darren shares his review of the horror movie that has set the box office alight this season. Is Obsession, the debut feature film from writer/director Curry Barker, worth getting obsessed about? (Spoliler: Yes!!)

And, finally, our host Richard discusses the latest film directed by Bradley Cooper. Is This Thing On? shares the post-marriage story of Will Arnett and Laura Dern - one of whom takes an unexpected turn into stand-up comedy.

That's what we've been watching... Listen in and then get in touch to tell us your thoughts about any of these movies, as well as what you've been watching recently.

For this week's episode, our host is Neil and he wanted to explore the topic of those memorable movies in which the action all unfolds over a mere 24 hours (or less!).

While this seems to begin with like quite a niche subgenre of movie, it turns out everything from a romance to a horror to a heist to an action classic can all benefit from the tight time constraint of the single-day movie.

We talk about what makes them work so well, as well as our favourite examples, allowing us to cover an incredibly wide range of stories. From Linklater's 'Before' trilogy; to one sweltering day in Brooklyn in Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing; to real time kitchen nightmare in Boiling Point; to everyone's favourite Christmas movie: Die Hard... what is it about the momentum and stakes of a 24hr (or less) movie that make them work so well?

Listen in to this week's episode of The Movie Mull and then get in touch to share your favourite examples - and what you love about them.

For this week's episode, your four friends over on the Movie Mull have a brand new quartet of reviews for you: four films that you can watch now on streaming or physical media - hopefully helping you out when you are faced with the endless scroll of doom, searching for your next watch!

First up, Neil has a review for the action thriller newly arrived on Prime Video: Pretty Lethal, followed by Justin telling us all about the overlooked (justly or unjustly) 2008 science fiction horror film directed by Daniel Myrick: The Objective.

Then, Richard catches one of 2026's January cinema releases and something our mulls were eagerly anticipating: starring Brendan Fraser and written and directed by Hikari, the comedy/drama Rental Family is available now on Disney Plus and Blu-Ray.

Finally, Darren shares his thoughts on the latest adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights', this one in quotation marks which might suggest the subjective form of adaptation in this latest movie from writer and director, Emerald Fennel which stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It's available now on Blu-Ray and Sky Cinema.

It's another very varied menu of movies for you to choose from. Listen in and then share your views, and let us know what you've been watching.

This week on the Movie Mull, the team are discussing everyone's favourite movie mistakes. Our host is Justin and he wanted to explore all of those moments in movies that were never meant to be there... and how - sometimes - they make a favourite film somehow even more special.

Whether it's a member of the crew accidentally joining the scene (hmmm, who's that guy in the baseball cap in 14th Century Braveheart?); an anachronistic prop, costume or background detail (Who wore denim jeans in the coliseum of Ancient Rome?), or a complete lack of consistency in continuity (How do bullet holes appear before shots have been fired?).

What's your favourite movie error? Listen in and then let us know...

We're back with four more reviews for you this week to help you decide what you might (or might not!) want to watch...

First up, Justin is here with his review of Scream 7 - the latest in the Scream franchise this sees the return of the legendary Neve Campbell as well as original screenwriter Kevin Williamson. But is it a return to form for the franchise?

After that, Richard tells us all about I Swear - the phenomenally well-reviewed film which tells the true story of John Davidson renowned for his advocacy for people with Tourette syndrome. Its now out on DVD and streaming on Netflix.

Next, we have a very special guest this week while Neil is temporarily away on assignment, Amy takes us back to 2001 and the teen romantic comedy film Get Over It, loosely based on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

And finally, Darren shares his thoughts on a film that he has been patiently waiting to see for a long time now: a critically acclaimed American drama film directed by Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, Ghostlight is now available to stream online in the UK.

Four reviews of four very different movies. Listen in and then let us know your thoughts about any of these films... and what you've been watching recently...

Following last week's 200th episode, we are heading eagerly forward into the next 100... This week, our host is Richard and he wanted to start off this new stretch of episodes with something designed to make everyone feel great - the topic of Feel Good Movies.

What is the movie that you go to when you need to escape? A movie that is guaranteed to bring comfort, joy, relief...

As always, before we get into the movies themselves, we spend some time defining exactly what Richard means by 'feel-good' movies! How would you define a feel good movie? And what comes to mind when you think of that?

Listen in and then let us know the films that come to mind for you...

Episode 200 is here! Yes, after years of talking about movies together, the mulls have reached another milestone -200 episodes! And we've got plenty to talk about still.

For this very special episode, we gathered a live audience in order to hold our own nOscars awards show. So what are the nOscars, you might ask? They are those infamous films, behind-the-scenes roles and performances that surely deserved an official Academy Award but were - for whatever reason - overlooked at the time.

Each of the four mulls brought along their suggestions for films, directors and actors that should have won across 6 categories and then debated - with the help of our lovely audience - who should take home the special - belated - nOscar.

Listen in - and then find us online to join the debate!

NOTE: Despite our best efforts, we had a few technical issues with our recording equipment on the day. It shouldn't affect your listening enjoyment - but flagging it here in case the audio isn't quite up to our usual standards!

As we approach our 200th episode of the podcast, the mulls are taking a moment to look back at four years of podcasting...

The last of our four special 'rewind' episodes is Darren's choice. In this podcast, our host - Neil- invited us to share our favourite movies set aboard trains - or with significant train-based moments!

This episode was originally released in March 2023 and inspired - ironically - by the Gerard Butler action-film Plane which was rumoured to have a Train sequel on the way... still no sign of that, but in the three years since we recorded plenty more phenomenal set pieces on the railways... Perhaps this is another theme worthy of a revisit, alongside both Planes and Automobiles!

Enjoy the conversation - and then tune in again next week for Episode 200!

As we approach our 200th episode of the podcast, the mulls are taking a moment to look back at four years of podcasting...

Our penultimate special 'rewind' episode is Neil's choice. In this podcast, our host - Richard - invited us to look again at one of his favourite movie genres: the Creature Feature!

This episode was originally released in March 2022 - so early in the Movie Mull journey that we were still trying to squeeze film reviews into the same episode! So, brave yourself for film reviews, followed by an attempt to define what makes a 'creature feature' and then, of course, our favourite examples - and what we love about them.

Enjoy the conversation - and look out for one more classic episodes being re-released next week as we count down towards Episode 200!

As we approach our 200th episode of the podcast, the mulls are taking a moment to look back at four years of podcasting...

Our second special 'rewind' episode is Richard's choice. In this podcast, our host - J - invited us to look again at one of our favourite films - murder mystery comedy classic: CLUE!

Hypothetically, if this film was being remade today (no need, we know!) who would you cast in the main roles. Back in February 2023, we spent an hour going through our choices...

Enjoy the conversation - and look out for further classic episodes being re-released over the next couple of weeks as we count down towards Episode 200!

As we approach our 200th episode of the podcast, the mulls are taking a moment to look back at four years of podcasting...

First up, we have J's choice - an episode that first went out back in July 2022. For this episode, Darren had challenged the mulls to look back at all of the films released in 1989 and select one - just one - movie that should be saved. Turns out 1989 had some pretty extraordinary film releases!

Enjoy the conversation - and look out for further classic episodes being re-released over the next few weeks as we count down towards Episode 200!

We made our predictions... but who got it right?

Following last week's academy awards in Hollywood, the mulls quickly got together to record this special episode and discussed everything that happened... including, crucially, who took home the awards, and most importantly which of our four mulls managed to accurately predict those award winners? (Listener, mistakes were made!)

The tally was close, but there could only be one winner... tune in to find out who, as well as which of our lovely listeners made the most correct predictions.

The four mulls are back together this week - and sharing with you four more reviews to help you decide what to watch, at home or at the movies, this week.

First up, Justin tells us all about the oft-overlooked 2013 film, Parkland, set in the immediate aftermath of the Kennedy Assassination. Then, Neil catches us up with the latest in the long-running Predator franchise: Predator Badlands from director Dan Trachtenburg - who previously brought us Prey and Killer of Killers - this dares to make the villain into the protagonist.

Next up, Darren continues his quest to watch all of this year's best picture nominees and gives us his review of Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value which is now available to watch on Mubi. And, finally, our host Richard shares his thoughts about Crime 101, a thriller (which reunite avengers Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo) screening at limited cinemas now.

Yes, it's that time of year again... The film awards season is drawing to a close, and the (golden) cherry on the cake (statuette) is the 98th Academy Awards. They're taking place on the 15th March, but our intrepid Mulls got together a few weeks ago to make their predictions about who - in this stellar line up - would be most likely to take home Oscar.

Yes, we're once again putting our reputation as people who allegedly know something about movies on the line! But, we'd like you to join in too.... Find us on social media where, for the week leading up to the Oscars, we'll be sharing a link that allows you to share with us your own predictions. Can you beat the Mulls at their own game by predicting the most number of winners on the night?

Tune to this episode to hear the names that we thought might be inside those sealed envelopes... and we'll be back in a few weeks to discuss the actual results!

In 1998, an exciting new directing talent burst onto the scene with Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels... Since then director Guy Ritchie has a further 15 titles, up to last year's Fountain of Youth - with two more releases due in 2026.

This week's host, Neil, guides us through Ritchie's entire filmography as we talk our personal highs and lows, our favourites moments and some of those film-making techniques that seem to be his signature moves - finally deciding on our own overall Top 5.

Listen in - and then let us know your own favourites. What do you like about this director's work?

This week, three-quarters of our mulls are here with three new reviews for you - helping you to filter out the must-watch from the just-watched movies...

First up, our host Justin tells us all about a movie in which a troop of soldiers from the Vietnam War find themselves pitted against dinosaurs, in a film which sounds like the dictionary definition of B-Movie (and that isn't a criticism!) - Primitive War.

Then, staying in premium B-movie territory, Darren reviews the latest movie from horror maestro Sam Raimi, Send Help, in which two warring co-workers find themselves stranded on a desert island.

And finally, Neil has a chance to share his thoughts about the WW1 set drama The Choral - a film by the awards-worthy team of Nicholas Hytner, Alan Bennett and Ralph Fiennes.

(And don't worry, if you're a fan of Richard - and who isn't - he'll be back on the pod in just a couple of weeks time!)

This week, our host Justin invites us to consider the mercurial and elusive idea of 'star quality'.... What is it? Who has it? And how do you know?

Across the episode, the four mulls debate the meaning of the phrase and the different screen performers who - over a century of movie making - seem to exhinit the sort of qualities that makes them a 'STAR'!

Listen in and then let us know which actors you think have the most star quality - either from today's cinema or yesteryear's...

This week, the mulls are back with four more reviews for you all.

First up, Justin has a chance to check out the recent Anaconda 'remake/sequel(?)' starring the comedy legend double-act of Jack Black and Paul Rudd. Then, Darren shares his thoughts about anxiety-inducing ping-pong sports movie Marty Supreme - the Oscar-nominated movie from director Josh Safdie and star Timothée Chalamet. Richard reviews Plain Clothes, an underseen romantic drama and thriller starring Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey... before our host Neil wraps things up by talking about the horror movie, video-game adaptation sequel: Five Nights at Freddie's 2.

Have you had a chance to watch any of these yet? If so, jump in on the comments section and let us know your thoughts.

"All the world's a.... cinema?"

This week, our mulls are very happy to be joined by special guests from theatre company 1:4:9 Productions. El and Kathryn join Richard, Neil, Darren and Justin to talk about the many different ways in which the plays of William Shakespeare have been interpreted up on the big screen - and, while they're at it, also discuss 1:4:9's upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing.

So, whether you're a fan of teen comedies, historical dramas, revenge tragedies, or epic romances, listen in to find out more about the many ways in which cinema has drawn on Shakespeare's words, characters and worlds.

And if you are based near London or Essex, do join 1:4:9 Productions as they transport you to the world of high fashion in William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Brentwood Theatre, from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th February 2026.

This week, the mulls are back with four more reviews - helping you to decide what you might watch this week.

First up, our host Justin talks through his thoughts on last year's latest sci-fi video game adaptation: Borderlands. Then, Richard joins Josh Hartnett for a Fight or Flight in the recent all-action airbound joyride. After a long theatrical run, Darren reviews the Brad Pitt starring sports movie F1 as it arrives on Apple TV+ for streaming. And, finally, Neil brings us Relay a tense contemporary thriller starring Lily James and Riz Ahmed.

We'll be back with more movie talk next week - in the meantime, drops us a note in the comments and let us know what you've been watching.

It's that time of year again... January is underway and the mulls have had some time to look back over all of the films that they enjoyed in 2025.

Was it a good year for film-going and film-making? What were the unexpected delights and surprises? What were the disappointments?

Our four mulls talk through what they found to be the best and worst of the year... as well as acknowledging a few of the films they missed that they hope to catch up on soon.

Speaking of which, we'd love to hear your recommendations. Let us know your favourite movies of 2025... and especially any films that you think deserve a little more attention.

Thanks for listening for another year - and here's to 2026 and a further great year for cinema!

This week, the mulls are back with three more reviews for you helping you to decide what you might watch on television, on streaming and up on the big screen.

Starting us off, Darren reviews the third in James Cameron's Avatar series - Avatar Fire and Ash - which has been soaring up the box office charts ever since it was released a few weeks ago.

Then, Justin takes us back to Bob Odenkirk's Hutch Mansell character, met previously in the surprise hit Nobody and now returning in Nobody 2 in which a family vacation descends into action and chaos.

Finally, Richard reviews recent Prime release She Rides Shotgun, in which Taron Egerton's recently released ex-con tries to reconnect with - and protect - his estranged daughter.

Note for regular listeners: Neil is taking a much needed week off, but will be back very soon! :)

Happy New Year… 2026 has arrived and with it the promise of great cinematic potential.

Neil, Richard, Darren and Justin are putting the finishing touches to their Top Ten lists of favourite movies from 2025 in readiness for the annual review of the year podcast (coming out in a couple of weeks). While you wait for that episode, the gang got together to look ahead, rather than back, to consider the best movies heading our way in 2026.

From their most highly anticipated to those they feel have the biggest box office potential; the upcoming films which intrigue or baffle them.

Listen in and then get in touch to let us know what movies you’re most excited about in 2026.

Here on the mull, we're huge fans of the first two murder mysteries featuring the self-proclaimed "world's greatest detective" - Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). And so, with the latest and third film of the series dropping on Netflix just before Christmas, we couldn't resist getting together to watch and talk all about it.

As it's a mystery, the less you know going in the better - so we'd recommend watching the film first and then tuning into the episode to hear all about our thoughts.

For our Christmas special episode this year, we thought you might not need to hear us talk about how amazing Die Hard is again... or how wonderful Muppets Christmas Carol is. You know this stuff already, right?

Instead, in the grand tradition of UK TV seasonal specials, we're bringing you a quiz!!

That's right, it's mulls versus mulls, with special guest quiz master, Amy Clayton, coming in to test their movie acuity and find out who reigns supreme in film geekdom.

Listen in and don't judge us too harshly!! :)

Happy Christmas everyone - have a great one however and with whoever you celebrate and keep an eye on your podcast feed. We'll be back very soon with a look ahead to the great films coming out in 2026, and then in a few weeks time we'll have our full review of our favourite cinematic achievements of 2025.

This week, our host Neil invites us to consider the role of the robot in movies.

Whether loyal droids, menacing cyborgs, sentient AI or giant mechs, whether comedy relief or terrifying villain, we talk about our favourite - and least favourite - movies featuring robotic characters from recent cinema releases to 20th century classics.

As always, there was more to discuss than we could squeeze into one episode - so if you have a favourite robot character on screen that didn't get enough of a mention (or was missed out completely!), do let us know. We'd love to hear from you.

This week, the mulls are back with four more reviews to help you make those tricky decisions about what to watch next.

First up, Justin reviews the serial killer sequel - Black Phone 2. Does it live up to the original which many of the mulls enjoyed back in 2021?

Then, Richard catches up with Jake Johnson's directorial debut, the comedy thriller Self Reliance. Originally out in 2023, it's now available to watch on Netflix.

Neil tell us all about the brand new comedy-tinged horror, Coyotes, starring Justin Long, which screened at FrightFest earlier this year and will be more widely available soon.

And, finally, Darren manages to see the highly acclaimed comedy-drama from Eva Victor - Sorry, Baby. Will it live up to the hype? (Spoiler: it's quickly become one of his films of the year!)

Listen in - and don't forget to get in touch and let us know what you've been watching recently.

This week, our host Richard invited us to look back at the extraordinary screen history of a cinematic and comedy legend: Robin Williams.

From his early ventures into film (such as Popeye and Moscow on the Hudson), to breakout hits like Good Morning Vietnam and Dead Poets Society, and then on through his incredibly prolific output in the 1990s and 2000s, like The Birdcage, Good Will Hunting and Insomnia... not to mention his iconic voiceover work... and much, much more.

We loved revisiting such a rich and varied collection of movies, and we hope you do to! After listening, get in touch and let us know your favourite Robin Williams memory.

On this week's What We've Been Watching episode, the team have another four reviews for you - helping you to decide what to watch next!

We start off in horror territory with host Justin visiting 2016's Stephen King adaptation, Cell, starring John Cusack and Samuel L Jackson, and Richard heading to Sweden (most dangerous country in Europe according to the IMDB log line!) for 2017's The Ritual.

Then Neil tells us all about Good Fortune, the guardian angel comedy starring, written, and directed by Aziz Ansari, as well as featuring Keanu Reaves and Seth Rogen. Finally, Darren wraps things up with a review of the latest film from director Paul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After Another - which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, among many others.

Listen to hear what we thought, and then get in touch to let us know your thoughts about these movies or anything else that you've been watching.

For this week's episode, we have the fourth of this year's special episodes recorded live at Grays Town Park Cafe - a great place for coffee, cake and plenty of (movie) chat!

This week's host Richard decided to use this episode to find out a little more about his fellow mulls and prepared 5 questions for us to answer:

If you could only watch one genre of movies, what would it be and why?
What is a movie that no one seems to talk about but you think everyone should watch?
What is a film that everyone loves, but you just don't get?
Which film sequel should NEVER have been made?
What movie has the best ending?

Listen in to find out our answers, but we'd also love to hear your own! Get in touch and let us know... especially those films that have flown under the radar - we love a recommendation!

"Paris is always a good idea," said Audrey Hepburn. And who are we to disagree?

This week's host, Darren, is taking his fellow mulls on a (sadly imaginary) world tour to visit some of the globe's great movie locations. And what better place to start than the city of light, romance and great food: Paris.

Together, the mulls share their favourite movies that take place in the city, and - alongside some listener responses - share what has been collectively voted as the greatest Parisian movie of all time.

But did we get it wrong? After listening, we'd love to hear about your favourite Paris movies... as well as any other world locations that you think we should stop off at in future episodes of the pod.

Until next week - au revoir!

This week the mulls are back with four more reviews for you of films that can be seen at your local cinema as well as via streaming.

First up, Justin tells us all about the Dwayne Johnson starring biopic of UFC fighter Mark Kerr: The Smashing Machine.

After that, Neil reviews the new Darren Aronofsky film - a crime thriller starring Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz - Caught Stealing.

Next up, Darren has seen Steve - available now on Netflix. This is the latest film collaboration between director Tim Mielants and Cillian Murphy who plays the eponymous character in this adaptation of Max Porter's novel 'Shy'.

To wrap things up, we head out on a luxury cruise with Keira Knightley and Guy Pearce. Richard shares his views on this latest mystery novel movie adaptation with a title that starts 'The Woman in...'! This one is The Woman in Cabin 10 - and is also available to watch now on Netflix.

After listening, use the comments or find us on social media to let us know what you thought about any of these films - or what you've been watching recently.

This week, our host Neil challenged his fellow mulls to rise up against the tidal wave of supposed superhero fatigue by talking about some of the superhero movies that might have gone unseen or forgotten.

Nothing from the most recent iterations of the Marvel and DC extended or cinematic universes was allowed - but anything else superhero-related is fair game.

Listen in and then let us know your own favourites... From the Ninja Turtles to the Crow, from Darkman to Superbob, who's still 'super' to you?

This week, we have another pair of reviews from a pair of mulls!

First up, Neil reviews a family-friendly adventure comedy which may have escaped attention. Starring Elijah Wood as an estranged magician father forced to reunite with his independent young daughter, Mildred, played by Nell Fisher, Bookworm is available now for streaming online.

Then, Darren shares his thoughts about the latest movie from the iconic American director, Spike Lee. This remake and reimagining of an original movie by Akira Kurosawa, Highest 2 Lowest sees director Lee reunited with modern screen legend Denzel Washington. How does this resituating of the story from Japan to the current day New York music scene measure up? Available now to watch on Apple TV.

Have you managed to catch either of these? If so, let us know what you thought - as well as what you've been watching recently.

Just a mini What We've Been Watching for you this week - perfect for a short commute or run!

First up, Justin will be reviewing the latest Stephen King adaptation for 2025 (3 out of 4 by our counting after The Monkey and The Life of Chuck earlier in the year - and with The Running Man on the way later in November!), The Long Walk from director Francis Lawrence. Then Richard catches up with 2019's chaotic action extravaganza Guns Akimbo starring Daniel Radcliffe and Samara Weaving.

We'll have two more reviews for you next week from the other mulls. In the meantime, we'd love to hear about what you've been watching.

On this week’s episode of the podcast, our host Justin invites us to think about the Greatest Escapes in movie history… including ‘that’ one! From ‘innocent’ criminals to POWs, what do we expect to see in a classic escape movie - and who did it best?

From Brute Force to Alcatraz to Shawshank… Use the comments to let us know your favourites.

This week, the mulls are back with four fresh reviews for you - helping you to decide what to watch next whether at the cinema or at home on streaming or digital download.

First up, Richard tells us all about a little known action comedy thriller starring Charlie Hunnam and Mel Gibson, Last Looks. A film that was released straight to streaming in the UK back in 2022 to relatively little notice, it's now available to rent digitally.

Then, Darren has a review of the latest film in Nicholas Cage's eclectic filmography: The Surfer - a psychological thriller about a man who just wants to surf and the people who won't let him!

Next up, Neil tells about a slasher horror movie that lean towards the comedic, featuring as it does the eponymous (and murderous) Clown in a Cornfield. And to wrap things up, we head from the 'cornfield' to the 'yard', as Justin shares his views on a horror movie that leans more towards the psychological and supernatural - The Woman in the Yard.

After listening, use the comments or find us on social media to let us know what you thought about any of these films - or what you've been watching recently.

On this week's episode, Justin has another recasting challenge for the mulls.

This time, the classic film up on the board and waiting for a brand-new cast is the 1991 thriller that pitched Clarice Starling against Hannibal Lecter. Back then, this meant Jodie Foster versus Anthony Hopkins – both of whom were nominated for Oscars for their roles.

So, who in 2025 could possible measure up against such towering performances?

Listen in to find out who Justin, Neil, Darren and Richard put forward as their Hannibal, Starling, Crawford, Chilton, Catherine and Buffalo Bill. And then use the comments to let us know who you would cast!

Recorded in front of a live audience last week at Grays Town Park Cafe, this week's episode looks back over the films released in 2025 so far.

As we reach the end of summer blockbuster season, with four months of 2025 left to go, what are our favourite films of the year so far? Which films made us laugh, cry or shudder in fear?! Which are the films that surprised us and which were sadly disappointing?

Listen in and then get in touch. We'd love to hear more about the films we've missed that we need to catch up with before the end of the year.

This week, the mulls are back with four brand new films reviews for you - helping you to find the movies that you want to watch whether at the cinema, on digital download or on streaming.

First up, Darren brings us his thoughts on Mike Flanagan's unusually life-affirming latest Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck. Then, Richard tell us all about the sexual politics, power dynamics and relationships at the heart of Babygirl - starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson. Justin reviews the latest arrival on Netflix: the long-awaited adaptation of Richard Osman's bestselling Thursday Murder Club. And finally, Neil wraps things up by discussing the Amblin-esque, fantasy kids adventure The Legend of Ochi.

Have you seen any of these movies? Do get in touch and let us know your thoughts.

Autumn is nearly here, the summer is drawing to a close, as is Summer Blockbuster Season.

The Movie Mull started our summer 2025 with a cinema outing to see the latest Mission: Impossible adventure. We avoided all spoilers in that review, but there was so much we wanted to talk about - and so we reconvened a few weeks later to talk about every single aspect of the movie. With the release of the film on digital download, now seemed like a good time to finally release this spoiler-filled discussion.

Warning: do not listen to this podcast until you have seen the film. We will be talking about every major set piece and reveal in the movie!

After listening, get in touch and let us what you thought of Final Reckoning and what this might mean for the franchise moving forwards. Are you eager to see more from this iteration of the IMF?

Three quarters of the mulls are currently finishing a run of performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, but they didn't want to leave their lovely listeners without an episode this weekend - so they got together to talk about the film career of a comedic screen legend. If you were growing up in the 80s or 90s, you will have met John Candy in various screen personas - perhaps for you it was the anarchic but loveable Uncle Buck, or Spaceballs' Barf, Gus (the memorable guest spot in Home Alone) or Irv in Cool Runnings.

In Planes, Trains and Automobiles, his character - Del - delivers a crucial monologue that demonstrates that he (like Candy himself) is more than just the butt of the joke: "You wanna hurt me? Go right ahead if it makes you feel any better. I'm an easy target. Yeah, you're right, I talk too much. I also listen too much. I could be a cold-hearted cynic like you... but I don't like to hurt people's feelings. Well, you think what you want about me; I'm not changing. I like... I like me. My wife likes me. My customers like me. 'Cause I'm the real article. What you see is what you get."

Yep, it's hard not to love John Candy - on screen and off - and we hope you enjoy joining us to think about his performances on film.

We'd love to hear about your favourite Candy performances - get in touch in the comments or via social media.

Joining the mulls for this special episode, Lauren from Local Girl Productions invited the team to discuss great lead performances from female actors in midlife or older.

A survey of 2,000 movies recently revealed that female actors were increasingly marginalised as they entered their 40s and beyond, given much less dialogue and screentime while male stars in middle age continue to be given more to say. This episode of the podcast gave us the opportunity to draw out examples of phenomenal female actors who bucked that trend by continuing to lead films with jaw-dropping performances - while also proving that those movies have a significant audience.

Local Girl Productions are a theatre production company based in South Essex focused on making theatre for, by, and about 'ordinary' humans. Their next production is Oestrogen Assemble, taking place on the 13th September at My Place in Harold Hill. The trailer, featured in this episode of the podcast, includes music from the show with lyrics and music by Jules Tipton.

This week, the mulls are back with three new reviews for you.

Richard brings us his thoughts on James Gunn's launch movie for the new DC cinematic universe - Superman, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. Then, Neil tells us all about the return of everyone's favourite homicidal robotic doll in M3GAN 2.0. Finally, Darren wraps things up with a review of director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Koepp's second collaboration of the year - stylish spy thriller Black Bag.

Have you seen any of these movies? Do get in touch and let us know your thoughts.

This week, inspired by teachers on screen from Alan Rickman's Severus Snape to Robin Williams' John Keating, our host Richard invite us to talk about movies that are centred around the teacher's story.

From inspiring teachers portrayed by the likes of Michelle Pfeiffer or Richard Dreyfuss, to more troubled portrayals like Matthew Broderick's or Cameron Diaz, via pretend teachers like Jack Black and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the mulls explore education both good and bad.

Listen in and then get in touch to let us know the teachers you love to watch on screen.

On this week's episode, we have four more reviews for you.

To kick things off, Richard talks about Luca Guadagnino's second film of 2024, the Daniel Craig starring, William Burroughs adaptation, Queer. Then, Neil tells us all about the (mostly) live-action remake of Dreamworks' animated movie How To Train Your Dragon which sees original director Dean DeBlois return to oversee the franchise's return. Justin returns to school days via the Peter Weir classic Dead Poets Society 36 years after it's original release, after which Darren wraps things up with a very different return - to the John Wick universe - with his review of Ballerina starring Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne and, as the marketing keeps reminding us, Keanu Reeves.

We'll be back with more next week, but in the meantime, drop us a message and let us know what you've been watching recently - and what you thought of it.

Don't forget, you can also tune in to our weekly radio show, every Monday from 20:00-22:00 on City Sound.

This week, our host Neil invites us to look back across the 31-year history of Dreamworks Animation... from Antz and The Prince of Egypt in 1998 to this year's reimagining of How To Train Your Dragon, via Shrek, Madagascar and so much more - there's plenty to discuss!

We talk about their highs and lows, as well as our personal favourites.

Get in touch and let us know your own...

Once again this week, the mulls are bringing you a 'fresh out of the box' review! They have headed to their local cinema to watch the latest summer blockbuster: a return to the 'Jurassic' Franchise that started back in 1993 with Jurassic Park.

This seventh film in the series suggests something of a fresh start with director Gareth Edwards bringing in a new ensemble: Scarlet Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend.... plus plenty of new dinosaurs.

Listen in as they hover outside Vue Lakeside briefly sharing their initial expectations, and then press record on a full review as soon as they step outside of the screening.

Have you had a chance to get out to see this one yet? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts and where you think it sits within the Jurassic series of movies.

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, the mulls are back with four more reviews for you - helping you make those big life decisions: what am I going to watch tonight?

First up, Richard is thrilled to have a chance to catch up with the third film in Denzel Washington's franchise collaboration with Antione Fuqua: The Equalizer 3 in which Robert McCall takes a Mediterranean holiday! Darren reviews the Oscar-winning independent animated feature, Flow - the adventures of a cat, dog, capybara, lemur and secretary bird in a lifeboat. Justin discusses the good and the bad of Jim Carrey's step into the psychological mystery genre in 2007's The Number 23, before Neil wraps things up by talking about the action comedy Deep Cover which sees Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed as impro-comedians taking down drug lord, Paddy Considine.

Have you seen any of these? Let us know your thoughts - we'd love to hear from you.

Following our episode on memorable debut performances a few weeks ago, Justin has invited his fellow mulls to reflect on some truly great final performances. Each mull was asked to discuss three actors who had noteworthy and special final roles to close out an exceptional career.

Among others, we discuss the careers of actors like Christopher Plummer, Audrey Hepburn, Alan Rickman, Burt Lancaster and John Wayne...

We could talk about everyone, so jump onto the comments or find us on social media and tell us about someone that we missed.

Trying to decide what to watch this week? Well, the mulls are back with four film reviews to help you decide what to seek out... or what to avoid.

Darren is inspired by the release of action movie Last Bullet on Netflix this month to go back and watch the whole trilogy - imagine Internal Affairs meets Fast and Furious but in France. Then, Justin goes back to 2005's biographical drama Capote featuring the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman. Richard gets around to seeing Charlize Theron actioner The Old Guard ahead of the next month's release of the sequel, and Neil rounds things up with a review of Guy Ritchie's Indiana Jones-esque actioner: Fountain of Youth - available now on Apple TV+.

In this special episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Grays Town Park Cafe last week, the mulls reflect on summer blockbusters of the past, before looking ahead to the films coming out in UK cinemas this summer...

What are they looking forward to? What's going to get audiences into the cinemas in June, July and August? What do they expect from a great summer blockbuster?

Let us know what you're looking forward to - and whether there's anything coming out that you'd like us to do an immediate full review of. We've already put out our review of early blockbuster contender, MI: Final Reckoning... and are hoping to do the same for Jurassic World Rebirth. Let us know if there's anything else we should add to the slate of upcoming episodes...

This week, Richard asked his fellow mulls to talk about the films that they love to rewatch... the films that they have returned to time and time again... and start to work out just what it is that makes some movies so incredibly rewatchable - the dialogue, the action, the humour, the thrills, the nostalgia...?

Listen in, then get in touch to tell us about the films that you've rewatched the most - and why.

This week, the mulls are here with four more film reviews to help you decide what you might like to watch or avoid on your next movie night!

First up, Neil is here to talk about - much-anticipated by fans of The Raid - Gareth Evans' latest fight-filled epic, Havoc, starring Tom Hardy. Available now on Netflix.

Then Justin discusses the airborne thriller from Mel Gibson in director mode: Flight Risk - available to buy or rent online now.

Darren reviews the latest collaboration between Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan - 'historical drama' meets 'vampire horror' meets 'blues musical': Sinners. Still screening in some cinemas.

Finally, Richard brings us home by catching up with the comedy-slasher-sequel from director Christopher Landon: Happy Death Day 2U. Also available to watch now for Netflix subscribers.

Listen in to hear our thoughts - and then get in touch to let us know your own opinions.

And, don't forget, you can still hear our thoughts on the latest summer blockbuster screening in cinemas now: Mission: Impossible -The Final Reckoning on last week's special episode.

This week, our four mulls headed to the cinema together to check out the 8th film in the Mission: Impossible franchise. The movie version of this series started all the way back in 1996, with Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt - the IMF agent trusted to achieve any seemingly impossible mission. From De Palma back in 96, then via John Woo, Brad Bird, and JJ Abrams, the mission movies have settled into the trusted hand of Cruise and writer/director Christopher McQuarrie.

As huge fans of the series, and with word on the street that this might be Cruise's finale as Ethan, we were keen to see it opening weekend and see how this compares with the film conceived as Part 1 (2023's Dead Reckoning) and with the franchise as a whole.

Listen in to hear about our hopes and expectations and then our thoughts about the film - recorded the minute we walked out of the screening!

We've worked hard to be able to get this episode out to you on opening weekend, but we're also aware that because of those timings you might not have seen the movie yet, so we've tried to keep our post-screening chat as spoiler-free as possible, so you can listen safely. However, if you don't want to know anything at all about the film, then perhaps check it out at your local cinema and compare your views with our opinions afterwards!

Let us know what you thought of the film using the comments or by finding us on social media.

This week on the pod, our host Darren invites his fellow mulls to reflect on the very best debuts by an actor on screen: one of those breakthrough performances by an actor that audiences didn't know, but that immediately set them out for future success and stardom.

From Hollywood's golden age up to the very latest cinema outings, the gang share their favourites - those that wowed and surprised them; and the current crop of debuts that they'll be keeping an eye on over the next few years.

On this week's What We've Been Watching episode, we bring you four more fresh reviews. Darren starts off by discussing the latest episode of the colossal MCU franchise with the return of Yelena, Bucky, Red Guardian and company in Thunderbolts*. Then, Justin reviews Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's gritty real-time window into Warfare. Neil tells us all about single-location suspense thriller Locked, before Richard wraps things up with a nostalgic look back at a childhood favourite: 1991's John Candy-starring, Delirious.

This week, our host Neil brings us a question raised by one of our listeners: What's a film that you liked - but that you never need to watch again?

As part of the discussion, the mulls circle around some of the reasons that might stop you from rewatching, talk about the benefits and challenges of rewatching movies and whether there is a particular type of movie that doesn't have attract a viewer to watch and rewatch time and again...

What comes to mind for you? Are there any movies that you have liked and decided not to rewatch?

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, the gang return with a slew of fresh reviews of movies currently screening in cinemas.

First up, Neil reviews current box office behemoth and video game adaptation A Minecraft Movie. Then, Justin dives into the latest horror comedy from A24: Death of a Unicorn starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. Richard has caught the Rami Malek-starring spy thriller The Amateur; and Darren rounds things up with a review of Drop - a fun mystery thriller from director Christopher Landon.

Have you seen any of these recent releases? Listen in for our thoughts and then get in touch to let us know your views.

What is the worst movie sequel of all time?

That's the question that this week's host, Justin, put to his fellow mulls. He suggested 8 possible contenders for the crown and across this week's episode, they compete against each other for the title: worst sequel ever!

The contenders are: Taken 3, Jaws The Revenge, The Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, A Good Day to Die Hard, Meg 2: The Trench, Scream 6, and Jurassic World: Dominion

Out of these six, which would take the crown for you? Is there a film we've missed that should have been put forward?

Have a listen and let us know.

Thanks all - see you at the pictures!

This week, we bring you a rare 'lost episode' - back in 2024, three of our mulls - Justin, Richard and Neil - got together to discuss the film career of one William Bradley 'Brad' Pitt.

Since 1987, Mr Pitt has acted in over 60 movies, but which are the very best showcases of his acting talents? Amongst the gang, by talking through his varied and exciting filmography, they aim to piece together The Ultimate Brad Pitt Top Five.

Let us know: what would be your number one?

With the announcement that control of the James Bond 007 franchise - a longstanding hallmark of British filmmaking - has been officially sold to Amazon, the mulls thought this was a perfect opportunity to look back at the legacy of this screen icon.

Between 1962 and 2021, the main Eon-led franchise included the character in 25 films, portrayed by 6 actors: Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan and Craig. Led by host, Richard, the Movie Mull team discuss their favourite movies, moments and, of course, Bonds, as well as talking about how they imagine this world might appear on screen in the future.

After listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the history of the character and his future. What do you want to see - or not see - in future James Bond 007 movies?

Recorded Live at Grays Town Park Cafe, 15 March 2025.

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, the mulls are back with four brand new reviews for you... First up, Darren reviews one of the films that he missed last year and is thrilled to have finally caught up with, the emotional drama Ama Gloria; then Justin enjoys rewatching family comedy Goosebumps starring Jack Black. Meanwhile, over on Netflix, Richard finds a hidden gem from 2011 - Retreat starring Jamie Bell, Cillian Murphy and Thandie Newton; while Neil talks about new release and allegedly one of the most expensive movies ever made: it's The Electric State starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt.

Tune in to hear our views and then get in touch and let us know what you've been watching.

You can hear more reviews from The Movie Mull team - every week on City Sound: Mondays from 21:00-23:00

This week, the Mulls return to look back at the 2025 Oscars ceremony from earlier this month.... and review the rights and wrongs of their predictions. Who was the most accurate prognosticator for 2025? [Spoiler: one of our quick-witted listeners equalled the top score!]

What did you think of this year's ceremony and the nominees who ended up taking away the prizes?

Listen in and then let us know.

On this week's episode, our host Richard invites us to discuss the movies produced by one of cinema's most successful modern production companies: Blumhouse. Founded in 2000, Blumhouse Productions have been behind some of the most profitable horror movies - and horror franchises - in recent years including Paranormal Activity, Insidious and The Purge. They've also helped to launch the careers of some phenomenal directors and writers... so what is the secret of their success? And which of their films do our mulls especially admire?

Listen in - and get in touch to let us know your favourites, as well as any other production companies that you think might match Blumhouse's success story.

This week in our fortnightly quartet of reviews... Justin starts us off with 2017's revisionist western Hostiles - an under-seen film from director Scott Cooper - while Richard enjoys the recent feel-good sports movie Champions starring Woody Harrelson. Neil talks about one of the lesser-known Stephen King adaptations Mr Harrigan's Phone starring the legendary screen icon Donald Sutherland, before Darren wraps things up with a review of Oscar front runner The Brutalist.

Listen in and let us know your views on any of these films.

It's that time of year everyone! Next week, the stars of the silver screen will be walking the red carpet at the 97th Academy Awards and finding out who is taking home the coveted Oscar - and, so, as has become custom, the Movie Mull have gathered to make their predictions.

To join in the fun, head over to https://forms.gle/DNYgjWu1evES6gtm8 and let us know your own predicted winners. The form will stay open until 12:00 (GMT) on Sunday March 2nd. We'll be announcing who got the most predictions correct here on the podcast and over on City Sound in the next few weeks.

On this week's What We've Been Watching episode, the gang are back with four more reviews.

Darren starts us off with the Ealing Studios classic The Man in the White Suit, while Justin's been rewatching Michel Gondry's modern classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Richard has finally caught up with the 2010 sci-fi/horror movie The Crazies, before Neil draws things to a class with a review of the recent cinema release, the family-friendly sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Listen in and then let us know what you've been enjoying recently.

Remember, you can also catch us broadcasting LIVE every week on City Sound. Monday nights from 9pm - 11pm.

This week, our host Neil has set up a championship tournament - a series of matches between 8 of our favourite Pixar movies: and there can only be one winner! Who will it be? Toy Story, Ratatouille, Onward, Up, Monster Inc., Wall-E, Inside Out, Finding Nemo... which one will be holding aloft the trophy at the end of the episode?

Listen in to hear our results and how we got there... and then get in touch to let us know who should have won!

For this week's What We've Been Watching, the team have four new film reviews for you... Justin starts things off with a review of 2024's supernatural thriller Oddity, then Neil discusses the recently released Sky Original Get Away written by and starring Nick Frost. After that, Darren reviews director Leigh Whannell's return to the Universal Monster universe with Wolf Man - still screening at your local cinema. Richard wraps things up with Cameron Diaz' return to acting in the action-comedy Back in Action, also starring Jamie Foxx and available now on Netflix.

After listening, get in touch and let us know what you thought about any of these releases.

For this week's episode, our host Richard wants to talk about franchises - specifically how they begin. What makes a successful franchise? What was a movie that looked like it was going to start off a great franchise but everything went down hill from there? Are there standalone movies that really deserved to have their world expanded and their characters' stories continued?

(We might also get side-tracked early on trying to define what we mean by 'franchise' - we can only apologise!)

This week, we have four new reviews for you... First, two films recently released on DVD, Blu-ray and streaming services: Justin reviews Zoe Kravtiz' directorial debut Blink Twice and then Richard talks about recent horror-remake Speak No Evil from director James Watkins. After that, Neil shares his views on the recent return of the Hell-Boy franchise The Crooked Man, before Darren wraps things up his review of the first cinema release of 2025, Robert Eggers' reimagining of the silent movie era classic: Nosferatu.

Spoiler Alert Warning: The review of 'Blink Twice' includes reference to the whole plot including the film's ending. If you haven't seen it yet, you may wish to skip forward and return to the review after you have seen the film. The second review begins at 17:51.

This week, the mulls are eagerly discussing the great films that we can all look forward to in 2025. They start by looking at the plethora of January releases We Live In Time, A Complete Unknown, Wolfman, Nosferatu, A Real Pain, Maria, Here... before looking ahead to the films arriving through the rest of the year from three separate returns to the MCU to John Wick spin-off Ballerina to the final(?) Mission Impossible adventure.

Get in touch to let us know what you're looking forward to seeing on the big screen in 2025.

Happy New Year everyone! Yes, it's that time of year when everyone is putting together their lists of favourite movies from the previous 12 months - and our Movie Mulls are no different.

On this week's episode, they cast their minds back over the cinema and streaming releases from 2024 and discuss the surprises, the disappointments, their favourite set pieces, performances and the debut efforts that caught their eye - before wrapping things up by listing their Top Ten Movies of 2024.

We'll be adding our Top Tens to our social media feeds this week... Let us know your favourite films - and any recommendations for 2024 releases we may have missed.

This week our host, Justin, asks us to reflect on the different ways in which critics and websites communicate and summarise their response to films... How do you decide on a star rating? Should a review aim to be entirely objective? Is that possible - or even desirable? Should a star rating reflect the quality of the film or how entertaining the film is?

Through the episode, guided by our host, the mulls work their way through this questions... and many more! Alongside their usual tangents and detours!

Listen in and then let us know what you find desirable in a film review...

This week, the mulls are back with a Christmas What We've Been Watching Special... Neil starts us off with a review of Jack Black-starring Dear Santa, Justin enjoys re-watching the Hugh Grant comedy drama About A Boy, Darren heads back to 2003 to catch-up with that year's Japanese anime cult-classic Tokyo Godfathers, and our host Richard wraps things up by talking about the new Netflix animated adaptation of Richard Curtis and Rebecca Cobb's children's books, That Christmas (as a bonus, we also sneak in a few words about Red One which has just been released on Amazon Prime!).

Wishing all of our listeners a very happy Christmas - hope you all have time to enjoy one of your favourite Christmas movies.

For this week's episode, Neil asks us to think about our favourite character actors... those performers who turn up - often in a supporting role - and make the scene, the whole movie even, that much better. Or maybe they're the sort of actor who completely transforms themselves for every role - disappearing inside the character.

Who are those performers that you just love to discover when you sit back to watch? Listen in and then let us know your favourites too.

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, the mulls are back with four new reviews... First up is Darren who loved Kneecap (released in cinemas earlier this year and now appearing on Prime), Richard then tells us all all about emotional drama Femme which has recently landed on Netflix, Neil gives us a preview of the film based-on-true-life events that led to the very first Saturday Night Live (coming to UK cinemas early in 2025), while Justin wraps things up with an in-depth review of Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel Gladiator 2 likely to be found still playing at cinemas near you today.

Whether we're travelling through Leonardo DiCaprio's brain in Inception, or swinging across Gotham with The Dark Knight, or solving a mystery while stepping back through time... Christopher Nolan has brought us some of the most thought-provoking blockbuster moments of the past two decades and more.

This week, the movie mull team sift through all of his filmography to decide on the ultimate Top 5 movies created by this highly-acclaimed director and writer.

Listen in and then let us know your favourite film in the Nolan-verse and what makes it special.

At the start of November, three of our mulls (one was away on his holidays!) were invited down to Grays Town Park Cafe to record another very special live episode.

Among other things, we talked about our favourite movies of 2024 - so far, at least! With a couple of months of releases still to go at the time of recording, these lists may change, but at the moment these are the top films from this year that we'd really recommend you check out - many of which are now available on DVD or streaming.

We'll be back at Grays Town Park Cafe for further live recording in 2025. Follow us on social media to find out the next date - and, if you're not too far away, we'll see you there for plenty of movie chat, a great coffee and some delicious cake!

For this week's episode, our host Justin brings us a topic for discussion raised by one of our lovely listeners. Who are the greatest directors who started their film career on the other side of the camera?

Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Greta Gerwig, George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Mel Gibson... The list is vast, but who are the actors that have had the most influential career (so far!) from the director's chair? What are the skills that lend themselves to each of these roles? What might inspire an actor to take on that directorial responsibility?

Listen in, then let us know your thoughts and favourites...

This week, the team (minus Neil who is on holiday this week) are back with three more reviews... Richard starts us off by telling us all about Killer Heat, a crime mystery drama that has just landed on Prime, then Justin reviews the latest attempt to adapt Stephen King's vampire classic Salem's Lot this time for the big screen; and Darren rounds things off with his thoughts on vampire-coming-of-age-teen-romantic-comedy: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, which is available to watch now on Mubi.

For a special recording, three of our mulls got together on All Hallows Eve to talk about some of the most iconic horror figures in cinema.

From Dracula and the Wolfman, to Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers, to Ghostface and Art the Clown... they talk about the appeal of horror and the staying power of some of these characters.

Trick or Treat? Do you have a favourite horror character that you love to be scared of? Use the comments or find us on social media to let us know...

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, the Movie Mull team have reviews of another four films for you:

To start us off, Richard gets a chance to catch up with Luca Guadagnino's early 2024 release, Challengers; then Justin brings us an under-seen nugget of golden age Hollywood cinema - The Cat and the Canary; Darren has a review of Aaron Schimberg's comedy-thriller A Different Man; and finally our host Neil wraps things up with fantasy-drama Tuesday.

Listen in - and then let us know what you've been watching. We'd love to hear your recommendations for films that you'd like to hear us reviewing on the podcast.

The Movie Mull gang are back with another episode recorded with a wonderful live audience... and, spoiler warning, this one gets a little messy!

This week, the team are challenging themselves to do the impossible. Can they recast festive-action-classic Die Hard for a modern remake that does the original justice? Probably not, but they'll have a lot of fun trying!

Listen in and then get in touch with your dream cast!

For this week's episode, the gang have reviews of four new films to share with their listeners. Darren gets the ball rolling talking about Coralie Fargeat's body-horror comic-tragedy The Substance; Neil talks about the new film from Jon Watts: Wolfs reuniting Clooney and Pitt; Richard shares a documentary from Josh Greenbaum that has just dropped on Netflix: Will and Harper, and finally Justin wraps things up with a review of belated-Burton sequel: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Listen in and then let us know your views. We'd love to hear your recommendations too!

For this week's episode, recorded in front of a live audience in October 2024, the four Movie Mulls are challenged to identity one - and only one - movie released in the UK in 2009 that is worth saving!

What will they choose? Slumdog Millionaire, The Hurt Locker, The Hangover, Star Trek, Public Enemies, Up, The Damned United, Avatar, Paul Blart: Mall Cop... Our live audience helps us to decide.

Use the comments or find us on social media to let us know what you would save...

For this week's special episode, Justin invites each of the mulls to bring along their Top 5 films from Steven Spielberg's iconic and multiple-decade spanning directorial career.

What film will make it to the ultimate number one position?

With so many films to choose from, there will undoubtedly be a few of your favourites that we fail to mention. Jump onto the comments and let us know what would have made your list.

This week, the mulls review four films they've been watching recently - and it's a crime-filled bonanza!

Richard starts with a review of the based-a-true-story comedy drama Wicked Little Letters (released in cinemas at the start of the year and available now on streaming); Justin goes back to re-watch 2004's Renny Harlin-directed Agatha Christie update - Mindhunters; Darren gets to the cinema to see the debut thriller that everyone is talking about - Blink Twice from director Zoe Kravitz; and our host Neil wraps things up by bringing us his views of the brand-new crime comedy Greedy People.

We'd love to hear about what you've been watching and any recommendations you have. Get in touch using the comments or find us on social media.

For this week's episode, our host Darren asks his fellow mulls to discuss one of his favourite forms of animation and film-making - the art of stop motion.

Whether it's the amazing moments that bring giant gorillas, huge AT-ATs or fighting skeletons to life in classic live-action movies; or the entire worlds created by directors like Henry Selick, Guillermo del Toro, and Nick Parks, they talk about their favourite examples of the form and try to unpick what it is about this style of movie-making that has captivated audiences for so long.

Listen in and then let us know your own favourites.

Welcome back to The Movie Mull!

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, Richard reviews Shyamalan's return to the big screen with thriller Trap, Justin catches up with the loosely-based-on-a-true-story pic The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Darren discusses a Fede Alvarez's take on the xenomorph universe with Alien Romulus, and Neil revisits Doug Liman's 2008 sci-fi action movie Jumper.

Listen in, then use the comments or find us on social media to tell us what you thought.

"You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain..." as Aaron Ekhart once said. For this week's episode, our host Richard has asked us to think about cinema's great heroes and villains - in particular, actors who have proven they are equally adept at playing both ends of the moral spectrum, or otherwise actors who are famous only for their heroic or villainous turns...

Listen in and then let us know your favourite hero or villain actors, or tell us an actor who is famous for their heroic roles that you'd love to see embrace their darker side!

On this week's What We've Been Watching episode, Neil follows the killer in new horror movie In A Violent Nature, Justin revisits classic comedy-drama The Birdcage, Richard discusses the return of superhero cinema with the latest film to break the billion dollar barrier Deadpool & Wolverine, and Darren reviews the final film in Ti West and Mia Goth's X trilogy, Maxxxine.

If you've seen any of these, we'd love to know what you thought. Let us know in the comments.

Spoiler Alert: A few moments from the end of 'In A Violent Nature' and 'The Birdcage' are discussed, and there are a few spoilers shared for the first two films in the X trilogy.

For this week's episode, our host Neil wanted us to discuss whether 'when' you watched a movie matters. Are there movies you watched and loved in the past, that wouldn't hold up if you watched them today? Films that you feel a real nostalgia for, but that you might hesitate to recommend to others...

Let us know in the comments: what films do you love that you think might not hold up for today's audience?

On this week's What We've Been Watching episode, Neil tells us all about all about the genre-defying, June Squibb-starring Thelma, Justin shares his thoughts about the horror-thriller Longlegs, Darren reviews the festival-favourite zany silent comedy Hundreds of Beavers, and Richard rounds things up by discussing Jessica Alba's action movie, Trigger Warning.

If you've seen any of these, we'd love to know what you thought. Let us know in the comments.

For the 40th Anniversary of the 1984 supernatural comedy, our host for this episode, Justin, brings the mulls together to discuss all things Ghostbusters: from earliest memories, to favourite moments and quotes, to behind-the-scenes stories of how the movie came together...

Use the comments or find us on social media to share your memories of this classic movie.

This week, our mulls meet at the cinema to watch one of this summer's big blockbusters, the legacy sequel TWISTERS, from director Lee Isaac Chung and starring Daisy Edgar Jones, Anthony Ramos and Glen Powell, amongst others.

First, they meet to talk about their memories of the first movie as well as their expectations and hopes for this new addition to the series... Then, they meet up again after watching for a full review (Be aware that, after sharing their initial thoughts, they dive into a full discussion which includes spoilers - a warning will be given before they start discussing any major events that aren't in the trailer).

Have you seen Twisters? If so, use the comments or find us on social media: we'd love to hear what you thought too.

Reviewed in this week's What We've Been Watching episode are three films you can catch now at the cinema, and one classic. Darren reviews the New York set prequel to John Krasinski's A Quiet Place with Day One written and directed by Michael Sarnoski; then Justin talks about the first chapter (of four intended films) for Horizon: An American Saga by the legendary Kevin Costner; after that you can hear Richard's thoughts about the latest film from Jeff Nichols - The Bikeriders; before Neil gets around to watching the Harrison Ford as president action classic: Airforce One.

Let us know in the comments what you've been watching recently... including your thoughts about any of these films.

For this week's episode, our host Darren has been reflecting on the number of stage shows in the West End and on Broadway at the moment that are based on films. Why is it that film is currently such a huge source of inspiration for big theatrical productions? When has it been done well? And when has it felt like a bit of a mistake... or a cash-grab?

Listen in... and then let us know your favourite screen to stage adaptation... or the film that you WISH was a stage show.

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, the gang are back for four more reviews that range from the sublime to the ridiculous. Justin reviews David Leitch's stuntman rom-com-action spectacular The Fall Guy; Darren is very happy to have finally caught up with the oscar-nominated Robot Dreams; Richard has a date with Linklater's latest Netflix release Hit Man; and Neil - ever a glutton for punishment - decides to return to the world of Blood and Honey with this horror sequel! (If you missed it, be sure to listen to his review of the first film in the series back in the episode released 11th April 2023)

Find us on social media or use the comments to let us know your views.

This week, Richard introduces a challenge to his fellow mulls: Can a film be truly great if nobody dies? He's asked them each to bring along the names of movies that they believe are 5-star masterpieces in which no-one dies, and death is not pivotal to the story...

There may be a few debates along the way!

After listening, please send us your examples... or suggest similar challenges for the mulls to debate in future episodes.

On the menu for this week's quartet of film reviews: Neil shares his feelings about Inside Out 2, Justin tackles shark attacks in the Seine in Under Paris on Netflix, Richard catches up with the latest film in the Hunger Games franchise, and Darren reviews the debut feature film from Ishana Shyamalan: The Watched.

Listen in to hear what we thought, then find us on social media to share your views.

Neil asks us to discuss what we love - or hate - about alien invasion movies. From classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers to blockbuster Independence Day; from Tim Burton's Mars Attacks to Spielberg's take on War of the Worlds, from John Carpenter's alien-mimic in The Thing, to Krasinski's silence-enforcing species in A Quiet Place.... What are your favourite alien invasion movies?

Let us know the ones we missed - and there will certainly be a few! - in the comments or on social media.

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, Neil reviews the 'vampire ballerina movie' from directors Radio Silence: Abigail. Darren than discusses George Miller's return to the wasteland with the Fury Road prequel Furiosa, Richard talks about Imperium, Daniel Radcliffe's thriller from 2016, and finally Justin talks about the The Iron Claw, which tells the true story of the Von Erich wrestling family.

We also start with a brief conversation about the health of cinema and the films that are hitting and missing with audiences.

Have you seen any of these movies? What have you been enjoying at the cinema this spring? Let us know your thoughts - or tell us about what you've been watching - in the comments or find us on social media...

This week, Justin is back in the hosting seat and brings another of his recasting challenges. This time he turns our attention to the much-loved musical reimagining of Little Shop of Horrors (1986).

From quiet introvert Seymour to the man-eating plant, Audrey 2, who in the cinema of today could take on these classic roles - as well as have the singing voices needed for songs like Suddenly Seymour, Somewhere That's Green and Feed Me!

His co-hosts put their casting skills to the test and come up with their own dream cast for this iconic movie.

If you enjoy this episode, you might like our previous re-castings of Clue! and The Wizard of Oz. And do let us know in the comments or on social media, your own ideal choices.

While our Mulls take one more week off, we're sending you back to April 2022 and Episode 10, an episode in which we tried to convince our fellow mull, Richard, to give Black and White movies a try...

At the start of the episode we talk about a few films we'd seen recently Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City, Kimi, The Lighthouse, and The Wrong Man.

Then we dive into our favourite uses of Black and White cinematography in films as diverse as Some Like It Hot, Sin City, The Man Who Wasn't There, Schindler's List and Young Frankenstein.

Find us on Facebook, Twitter (X) or Instagram @moviemull and tell us your favourite black and white movies...

And tune in next week for a brand new episode!

While our Mulls set the recording dates for all of our summer episodes, this week we re-present a classic episode from February 2022. During Episode 3, the Mulls shared their reviews of Scream 4, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Scream (2023) and Pig, before talking about their favourite movie openings of all time. Which movies released since then deserve to be added to the list?

For this week's mini episode, the mulls talk about what they consider to be the most important elements of cinema etiquette... What bugs you about your fellow movie fans' behaviour? Talking? Weirdly Allocated Seats? Phone Screens?

Let us know what frustrates you? Or if you secretly are guilty of any of the 'crimes' discussed!

The mulls are all busy acting and directing in a play this month, so this week and next week we've got a couple of mini episodes to fill the gap until our schedule returns to normal in a few weeks.

And for the first of these mini episodes, we talk about an absolute giant of cinema: the legendary musical genius of John Williams. Join us as the Mulls talk about some of our favourite Williams' film themes.

Use the comments or find us on social media to let us know your favourites.

For this week's episode, Darren asks his fellow mulls to share their favourite moment from movies when the characters sit down together for dinner. Whether it brings humour, horror, surprise, tears or anger, what is the moment that you find most iconic or memorable?

Tune in to hear our suggestions, then let us know all the moments that we sidelined or forgot to mention. Use the comments below or find us on social media to share your ideas...

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, Justin talks about Armando Iannuucci's darkly comedic take on 'The Death of Stalin'; Richard discusses the Bill Nighy-starring Netflix arrival 'The Beautiful Game'; Darren reviews Alex Garland's latest movie 'Civil War'; then host Neil wraps things up with the latest movie in the monster-verse 'Godzilla x Kong'.

Have you seen any of these movies? Let us know your thoughts - or tell us about what you've been watching - in the comments or find us on social media...

This week's host, Richard, invites us to consider film endings... surprising, strange, funny, moving or simply baffling: when do movie endings really work? Is it possible that those final moments can make a film even better... or completely ruin everything that came before?

Listen in to see what we think... and then use the comments to let us know the films where you love or hate those ending moments.

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, Neil shares his thoughts on Matthew Vaughan's new franchise starter Argylle, Justin reviews Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest, Richard is frustrated with the Jake Gyllenhaal-starrring, Doug Liman-directed Road House remake, and Darren discusses the latest in the Ghostbusters franchise with the teams old and new returning to NYC for Frozen Empire.

Use the comments below to let us know your thoughts on any of these movies... or tell us what you've been watching recently.

For this week’s episode, our host Neil invites us to reflect back on the extraordinarily prolific film career of Kevin Bacon. The mulls share their favourite of his performances, before engaging in a quick game of ‘Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon’

In the comments, let us know your favourites; or give us a Six Degrees challenge!

For this week's What We've Been Watching episode, our host Justin re-watches the classic Oliver Stone epic J.F.K., while Neil reviews the latest Jason Statham action movie The Beekeeper (in which a member of elite assassins known as the Beekeepers retires and with outstanding lack of imagination becomes an actual beekeeper). Darren catches up with Ken Loach's masterpiece I, Daniel Blake and Richard rounds off the episode with his views on Andrew Haigh's All Of Us Strangers.

Use the comments to let us know what you've been watching recently.

A full and uncut live episode from the Mulls for our 100th episode!

To celebrate reaching Episode 100, our Movie Mull hosts turn the responsibility for asking questions over to our live audience.

Listen in, join in the celebrations and use the comments to share your own answers to the questions that were asked...

For this week's episode, Justin and Neil review thriller Sound of Freedom from director Alejandro Monteverde (then the other Mulls join in the debate). After that, Darren talks about Molly Manning Walker's debut feature How To Have Sex (featuring Bafta's 2024 Rising Star, Mia McKenna-Bruce, in a star-making turn), while Richard rounds up the episode with Robin Bissel's 2019 historical drama, The Best of Enemies.

Let us know your thoughts and what you've been watching in the comments...

As has become an annual tradition, the mulls return this week with their best predictions as to who might take home the shiny gold trophies next week... Is this Christopher Nolan's year with Oppenheimer? Are the writing awards the most difficult to predict? Who would you like to win?

In our first year of attempting to make these predictions, Neil led the way; the next year it was Justin... This year??

In both years, our listeners have done better than us though! Check out our social media to share your own predictions ahead of next week's ceremony.

This week our Mull's return with four more reviews of movies they've recently watched: Darren starts with a review of director Mahalia Belo's adaptation of Megan Hunter's novel about post-apocalyptic motherhood The End We Start From; Justin recalls a largely overlooked 2013 crime drama The Frozen Ground, Richard enjoys the promising premise behind recent Prime Video release The Marsh King's Daughter; and this week's host, Neil, wraps things up by talking about recent French remake of a Japanese zombie cult classic, Final Cut.

If you've seen any of these, let us know your thoughts in the comments or by finding us on social media.

For this week's topic, our host Richard asks us to share our favourite movie detectives: from Benoit Blanc to Hercule Poirot, Sherlock Holmes to Eddie Valiant - what makes a great film detective? What do audiences continue to find so appealing about this character? How do they stay relevant?

Let us know which characters are your favourite... and the ones that we missed during our discussion.

For this week's cavalcade of reviews, we bring you an impromptu chat about Aaron Sorkin's Trial of the Chicago Seven, followed by Justin's review of the wonderful The Holdovers (Alexander Payne's most recent film and oscar-contender), Neil catches up with 2023's seasonal slasher Thanksgiving, Richard enjoys Dan Levy's directorial feature-debut Good Grief (available to watch now on Netflix), and Darren decides he might have a new favourite director after watching Andrew Haigh's masterpiece (spoiler for the review!) All Of Us Strangers... Plenty to recommend this week.

What have you been watching recently? Let us know on the socials or in the comments...

And we're back this week with Part 2 of our discussion of the films of Danny Boyle... This one takes us from 2008's Slumdog Millionaire, through 127 Hours, Trance, Steve Jobs, T2 Trainspotting and up to his 2019 rom-com Yesterday.

Which is your favourite of the latter half of his filmography?

Let us know in the comments if there are any other directors you'd like us to cover in this way...

This week our host, Neil, takes his fellow mulls on the first of a two-part journey through director Danny Boyle's extraordinary filmography.

Part 1 covers Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, A Life Less Ordinary, The Beach, 28 Days Later, Millions, and Sunshine...

Tune in again next week, when we'll be back to cover everything else from Slumdog Millionaire through to Yesterday.

If you've got a favourite, let us know in the comments or find us on Facebook, X and Instagram.

For this week's episode, the Mull's are back to their regular schedule and will be reviewing four films that they've been watching recently. Justin kicks off proceedings by talking Dahl prequel Wonka (01:14) directed by Paul King and starring Timothy Chalamet as the titular chocolatier, then Neil reviews Apple TV+ new spy action-comedy The Family Plan (19:58), Richard heads into murkier ethical waters with Emerald Fennell's darkly comedic thriller Saltburn (29:20), while Darren wraps up proceedings discussing the latest animated film from Studio Ghibli and legendary director Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and the Heron (43:48). Have you seen any of these? Use the comments to let us know your thoughts, as well as any recommendations that you'd like to make to the team.

Justin hosts this week's episode, and he wants to know where the mulls got their love of movies from.

The Mulls get together and discuss what films they are looking forward to seeing this coming year.

Hopefully it will be better than their dreams and expectations for last year.

It's New Year's Eve and the Mulls have looked back on the movies that they have enjoyed and not enjoyed.

Darren leads the Mulls with several categories for them to answer.

Have a wonderful New Year All!

For this week's Christmas Eve episode, the Movie Mull take you through some of the Christmas movies they've been watching recently... Darren's been catching up with director Jodie Foster's Home for the Holidays (which turned out not to be a Christmas movie after all!). Justin tries to sell the team on Daddy's Home 2, Richard has been seeing the classic Bill Murray take on A Christmas Carol, Scrooged, while our host, Neil, tells us all about The Mean One (a slightly different take on The Grinch). Stick around at the end of the episode, when all four talk about some of the must-see films they come back to every Christmas season...

02:20 Home for the Holidays
07:58 Daddy's Home 2
13:15 Scrooged
17:31 The Mean One

"You think we need one more? You think we need one more. All right, we'll get one more."

For this week's episode, as in all heist movies, we move through three crucial phases:

The Plan: Richard, gathers his fellow mulls and asks them to bring along their special skills... or, to be more precise, their Top 5 Heist movies - and attempts to define for us exactly what a heist movie is...

The Execution: From Asphalt Jungle, to Ocean's 11, to Inside Man and on to many, many more, the gang gather around the table and try to pin down the very best of the genre (with a few controversial opinions shared along the way).

The Aftermath: Did we miss an absolute classic? Is there an example you'd like to recommend? Jump in on the comments and let us know.

To quote this week's host, Justin, in a slightly chaotic introduction: "This week's what we've been watching episode is about what we've been watching...". With that cleared up, this week's reviews are:

Richard starts us off with a review of Nyad (01'36") featuring some incredible performances from Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, Neil shares his thoughts about Netflix's latest Adam Sandler collaboration - animated movie, Leo (12'39"). Then, Justin talks about Danny Dyer's 2006 Comedy-Horror Severance (18'40") before Darren wraps things up talking about Disney Animation's latest feature length animated classic, Wish (25'55"), from the directors of Frozen on writing and directing duties respectively (but separately) and featuring the voices of Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine. Finally, without really intending to do so, we share a few thoughts about Marvel's latest: The Marvels.

Let us know your thoughts about any of these movies and tell us what you've been watching recently.

After being thoroughly disappointed by Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, our host for this episode and Horror fan, Neil, decided we simply needed to create our own! He challenges the Mulls to assign classic horror movie tropes to a fun family favourite... Hollywood? We're ready to pitch our vision...

Choosing what to watch next is always tough; to help with your decision making our Mulls talk you through four of the movies they've been watching recently.

Justin has been watching Prisoners (the 2013 film from director Denis Villeneuve), Neil talks about being surprisingly moved by 2021's Mixtape, Richard heads back to 2017 to consider Soderbergh's other heist movie Logan Lucky, and finally Darren discusses David Fincher's return to the crime genre with his adaptation of graphic novel, The Killer.

We're not in receipt of any sponsorship, but by some coincidence all four of this week's movies are currently streaming Netflix. Let us know in the comments what you've been watching recently and anything that you'd like to hear us discuss.

For this week's episode, Justin has challenged the rest of the mulls to compare the film performances of two giants of contemporary Hollywood: Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Is it all about Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Road to Perdition, Catch Me If You Can, Big... or The Hurricane, Malcom X, Glory, Training Day, Man on Fire.... and, of course the film that brought them together, Philadelphia. How could you possibly choose? Well... we try....

In this week's episode, our team bring along a film they've watched recently and share their thoughts. Justin starts by discussing his (perhaps controversial) opinion of William Friedkin's classic 70s horror movie The Exorcist, Darren reviews what might be Ken Loach's final film The Old Oak, Richard has been watching the latest Netflix movie, Reptile, starring Benico del Toro, Justin Timberlake and Alicia Silverstone, while Neil talks about everything he enjoyed in the latest comedy/sci-fi/horror slasher on Prime Video - Totally Killer - while. Along the way, Darren is somehow anointed with a new nickname...

Let us know in the comments what you've been watching recently and anything that you'd like to hear us discuss.

What's so special about special features? Are they a dying art form? Darren explains to his fellow mulls why he still buys physical media and what he loves about audio commentaries, deleted scenes, behind the scenes documentaries and more. Then, the team share the very best DVD and Blu-Ray features that give a special insight into the production process behind some of their favourite movies...

For this episode, the mulls give us their reviews of four films they've been watching recently. Darren starts things off by talking Tracks (dir John Curran, st. Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver), Justin's been catching up with Interstellar (dir Christopher Nolan, st. Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway), Richard draws our attention to 99 Homes (dir Ramin Bahrani, st. Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon) and our host, Neil, wraps things up with recent horror (appropriately for this Halloween release), Cobweb (dir. Samuel Bodin, st Woody Norman, Lizzy Caplan)... 4 movies and all recommendations. Listen in for our thoughts and then send us your own...

For this week's episode, Richard challenged his fellow Mulls to admit to films that they love but which the rest of the world just doesn't get... Maybe it's a nostalgic film from the past that hasn't aged too well, or a film that the critics just didn't appreciate, or a movie that didn't get the love it really deserved at the box office. Whether it's because of an actor you would watch in absolutely anything, a director you adore, or a genre that you just find unmissable: what film is your guilty pleasure? And, do you really need to feel guilty about it?!

Let us know your own 'unloved favourites' by finding us on facebook, instagram or twitter...

The Mulls get together to dissect the latest Mission Impossible movie.

Spoilers aplenty!

Join Richard, Justin, Darren, and Neil on this week's episode of The Movie Mull as they dive deep into the captivating world of movie villains. These four friends bring their unique perspectives and witty banter to the table as they explore the villains that you can't help but love. From iconic performances to diabolical plots, they break down what makes these antagonists unforgettable. Get ready for a cinematic journey filled with laughter, insights, and a whole lot of love for the darker side of the big screen. Whether you're a film buff or just love a good villainous tale, The Movie Mull has you covered. Tune in and join the conversation!

Follow us on all your socials @moviemull to tell us who your best movie villain is

We're back!

We are all back sitting around the table and have so much to discuss! We thought we would start with a review of the summer blockbusters, the ones we saw, the ones we missed, the ones we wish we had seen and, of course, the ones we wish we had missed!!

So, sit back, grab the popcorn and have a listen as Darren, Neil, Justin and Richard all share their summer highs and lows!

Whilst 3 of our mulls were in Edinburgh they had the chance to perform a live episode. Darren hosted and asked us if you could only save one movie from 1999, which one would it be?

The mulls were judged and challenged, but some great answers came through.

Do you agree with our saved movies or did we miss any?

Us mulls are having to take a break. but before we do we're replaying a classic episode.

Greatest movie partnerships

In this week’s episode, our Movie Mull Justin is back in the host’s chair. He wants to mull over the best partnerships in movies, what makes a great partnership and why we love them. Our other Mulls throw in many other suggestions of great partnerships and then discuss whether a partnership could turn sour, could a partnership run its course and then lead to a poor end result?

Have you got a favourite movie partnership?

Do you think that some partner’s time needs to end?

Do you agree with the partnerships that we have discussed?

Tell us all on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram - @moviemull

Join us for an exhilarating episode of 'The Movie Mull' podcast as our dynamic team of mulls dives into the world of cinema and shares their passionate reviews. In this latest installment, we have Justin taking us on a heartfelt journey with the heartwarming film "Pride," while Neil uncovers the hidden gems of the thought-provoking movie "Hidden."

Hold on to your seats as Richard spills the beans on the adrenaline-pumping action in "Extraction 2," leaving you craving for more thrilling moments. And last but not least, Darren takes us on a whimsical adventure with his review of "Nimona," a captivating tale that sparks the imagination.

Get ready for insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and the unmistakable enthusiasm of our mulls as they bring these cinematic experiences to life. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and tune in to 'The Movie Mull' podcast for an entertaining and enlightening journey through the world of movies. Lights, camera, mull!

And even though there are no spoilers here, the below is when each movie is discussed:

J - Pride - 01:48

Neil - Hidden - 15:05

Richard - Extraction 2 - 20:35

Darren - Nimona - 31:08

The mulls have once again gathered around the microphone to chat about the wonderful world of cinema. In this conversation, we have had a listener get in touch and pose the question: What is the best-ever movie stunt?

The mulls break down some top 5 stunts that they have loved and discuss why it is on their list. We learn what kind of stunt person each would want to be.

Do you have a favourite movie stunt?

Drop us a line on any social media platform: @moviemull

The latest episode of The Movie Mull is here, the mulls have all been super busy and unable to get around the microphones, so instead, we all recorded our own reviews and sent them through to the amazing Neil for editing and grouping together. As always, we will let you know what is being reviewed so you can avoid any movies that you don't want to know anything about.

What have you been watching recently? Let us know on all social media platforms: @moviemull

With the release of the latest Indiana Jones movie, Justin wanted all the mulls to look back on the previous 4 movies and discuss them. Indy was always a childhood hero for Justin and he brings his love and passion to this topic. We all then chatted at length about the next movie and what our concerns were, our hopes and dreams for the movie, and then what may happen if they get it wrong!

Are you looking forward to Indy? Have you seen it already? Did you read reviews before you went to see it?

Let us know, we're on all the socials @moviemull

In this week's film review episode, Justin discusses Adam Driver vs Dinosaurs in '65', Neil is all about the vampires in 'Bloodsucking B**tards', Richard is sadly disappointed by horror/thriller sequel 'Don't Breathe 2'; while Darren reviews what has swiftly become one of his favourite movies of 2023: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'... and still finds time to say a few words about 2022's Korean drama, 'Broker'...

Welcome to "The Movie Mull" podcast! In this week's episode, hosts Darren, Richard, Justin, and Neil delve into the captivating world of spy movies. They tackle a thought-provoking question submitted by a listener named Barry: "What is the best spy movie ever made?"

Join our knowledgeable and passionate hosts as they embark on a thrilling cinematic journey, exploring the spy genre's most iconic films. From classic espionage thrillers to modern espionage blockbusters, no stone is left unturned as they dissect the elements that make these movies unforgettable.

Get ready for lively discussions, witty banter, and insightful analysis as Darren, Richard, Justin, and Neil share their personal favorites, offer compelling arguments, and debate the merits of each spy movie contender. Their deep love for the genre shines through as they uncover hidden gems and revisit beloved classics.

Whether you're a die-hard fan of spy movies or simply curious about the genre, "The Movie Mull" has you covered. Tune in to this week's episode to find out which spy movie claims the coveted title of "best ever made" according to our passionate hosts. Don't miss out on their entertaining and engaging conversation!

"The Movie Mull" podcast is your ultimate destination for in-depth film discussions, expert opinions, and delightful movie trivia. So grab your popcorn, sit back, and join us as we mull over the captivating world of cinema, one episode at a time.

Darren is back to being our host, in this episode, he has asked his fellow mulls to consider opening sequences that perfectly set up a movie. He wanted us to consider how movies used to take their time sharing the credits for the team working on the movie. Looking at how these sequences could create the vibe for a movie, as we launched our discussion we found some outstanding gems to smile about. From Bond, to Ruthless People and The Pink Panther, so many to consider, but do you have a favourite?

Join the movie mull team as we delve into what we've all been watching this week and share our views and recommendations, within this week's episode we chat about 'The American President', 'Are you there God, it's me, Margaret', 'Ad Astra' 'A good person' and 'The ritual killer'

Throughout the discussion we learn all about a variety of movies both new and old, we also find ourselves in a mini-mull on whether you can rate a movie if you didn't finish it!

Tune in and have a listen, then let us know what you've been watching.

If you are worried about spoilers, here is a breakdown on when each movie was discussed:

J - American President - 01:04

Rich - The Ritual Killer - 06:58

Ad Astra 25:32

Darren - Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret - 33:29

Neil - A Good Person - 43:18

Welcome to "The Movie Mull," the podcast where Richard, Justin, Darren, and Neil dive deep into the world of cinema. This week, Richard takes the hosting seat, and he's thrown down the gauntlet for his fellow mulls. They've been tasked with bringing five movies based on true stories to the table. Get ready for an intriguing discussion about the accuracy of these cinematic adaptations and whether it truly matters.

From gripping dramas to thrilling biopics, Richard, Justin, Darren, and Neil will explore the captivating stories behind these films. They'll analyse the extent to which Hollywood takes creative liberties with true events, and whether or not this affects our appreciation of the movies. Brace yourself as they dissect the line between entertainment and historical accuracy.

But beware, listeners, because amidst the passionate debates and insightful analysis, there's a storm brewing about a particular film. Prepare yourself for the rage and fervour surrounding the beloved classic, "Cool Runnings." Can this beloved movie about a Jamaican bobsled team really be taken seriously as a true story? Tune in to find out!

Join "The Movie Mull" as Richard leads the charge, bringing together his friends and fellow cinephiles to explore the boundaries of truth and fiction in the world of cinema. Get ready for an engaging, entertaining, and occasionally heated discussion about the movies that inspire us, challenge us, and ignite our love for the silver screen. Stay tuned and happy mulling!

Join the Movie Mulls as we discuss all the movies that we've been watching recently and give our honest feedback on what we thought. In this episode, Richard has been able to watch 2 movies that were recommended to him from the RomCom episode and wants to share his views with the group!

As you know The Meg is a favourite for a lot of mulls, and The Meg 2 is a hugely anticipated movie for us, so when the trailer dropped we all had to chat about it. Darren was stuck in some traffic, so this is a mini mini mull talking about our reaction to the trailer.

Welcome to "The Movie Mull" podcast, where four movie-loving friends, Neil, Justin, Darren, and Richard, discuss everything from the latest releases to timeless classics. In this episode, Neil takes the hosting chair and challenges his co-hosts to choose one actor and one actress whose films they would be content watching for the rest of their lives.

Join the mulls as they passionately defend their choices and debate the merits of some of the greatest actors and actresses in the history of cinema. Will Justin choose an action hero or a method actor? Will Darren go for a classic Hollywood icon or a rising star? Will Richard pick a rom-com queen or a dramatic powerhouse?

From the Golden Age of Hollywood to the modern era, the mulls delve deep into the filmographies of their chosen actors and actresses, discussing their greatest performances and memorable moments on the big screen. Get ready for a lively and entertaining discussion on "The Movie Mull" podcast, where the love for movies is always in full display.

The mulls have gathered around the mics to chat about all the movies they have been watching recently. Richard shares his views on a few of the movies he was recommended from the Romcom not ComRom episode.

Tune in to hear all about the movies we have been watching and what we thought of them.

Join Justin and his fellow movie buffs Richard, Darren, and Neil on the latest episode of "The Movie Mull" as they dive into the classic film "The Wizard of Oz." This week, Justin challenges his co-hosts to put their casting skills to the test and come up with their own dream cast for this iconic movie.

From the lovable Dorothy to the enigmatic Wizard, the mulls explore the endless possibilities for this re-casting. With their vast knowledge of film and their unique perspectives, they offer insightful and entertaining discussions that are sure to satisfy movie enthusiasts of all kinds.

"The Movie Mull" is the podcast for anyone who loves movies, whether it's analysing classic films, reviewing the latest releases, or engaging in lively debates about cinema. Join the Mulls as they share their passion for all things film and explore the world of movies in a fun and engaging way. Tune in now to hear their take on the re-casting of "The Wizard of Oz."

Welcome to The Movie Mull, the podcast where four movie buffs – Richard, Darren, Justin, and Neil – get together to talk about the latest movies they’ve watched. In this episode, they dive into the true story "Air", the latest Guy Ritchie action movie "Operation Fortune," as well as highly anticipated sequels "John Wick 4" and "Shazam 2."

The team shares their honest opinions about each film, discussing everything from the acting to the special effects.

If you love movies and enjoy hearing different perspectives on the latest releases, then you won't want to miss this episode of The Movie Mull. Tune in to hear Richard, Darren, Justin, and Neil's thoughts on some great movies. There was a definite disagreement on scores with one of these movies, let us know what you think and the score you would give, find us on social media @moviemull

Welcome to "The Movie Mull" podcast, where we take a deep dive into the world of cinema! In this episode, our host Darren is joined by Justin and Neil, and Rich as they embark on a mission to find the perfect romantic comedy movies for Rich to watch, the rule being, the movie must be more romance than comedy!

Together, they explore a variety of films, from classic favorites to lesser-known gems, discussing the elements that make them great choices for Rich.

Join us as we navigate the complex world of romantic comedy movies and help Rich find the perfect film to watch. Whether you're a die-hard rom-com fan or just looking for a fun and engaging podcast, "The Movie Mull" is the perfect choice for your next movie-related adventure. Tune in now to join the conversation!

Welcome to "The Movie Mull," the podcast where four friends get together to discuss the latest movies they've been watching. In this episode, they dive into some unique and diverse films, ranging from the classic Western "Big Jake" to the action-packed thriller "Luther: Fallen Sun."

But that's not all – the group also delves into the indie drama "Rye Lane," the supernatural comedy "We Have a Ghost," and even the unexpected and subversive animated feature "Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey."

Join hosts Justin, Neil, Darren, and Richard as they share their thoughts, insights, and critiques on each film, delving into their favourite scenes, standout performances, and overall impressions.

So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready for an entertaining and enlightening discussion on some of the most intriguing movies out there. This is "The Movie Mull."

A breakdown of when we discuss each movie:

J reviewed Big Jake 00:48 - 10:40

Rich reviewed Luther: Fallen Sun 10:40 - 25:24

Darren reviewed Rye Lane 25:24 - 36:43

Neil reviewed We Have A Ghost 36:43 - 40:59

Neil also reviewed Winnie The Pooh: Blood & Honey 40:59 - 45:37

Point Blank 45:37 - 46:41

Shallow Grave 46:42 - 47:59

Join us on this week's episode of "The Movie Mull" as we celebrate the trailblazing women who have graced the silver screen with their talent. In this special episode, we held a tournament-style debate to determine the most iconic female character in cinema history. Our panelists went head-to-head, passionately defending their favorite heroines from movies past and present.

From classic leading ladies like Audrey Hepburn to modern-day heroes like The Bride, we cover them all. We explore the qualities that make these women so iconic and discuss the impact they have had on pop culture and society as a whole.

Whether you're a cinephile or simply appreciate the power of female representation in media, this episode is not to be missed. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and join us as we celebrate the amazing women who have captured our hearts and imaginations on the big screen.

In the latest episode of "The Movie Mull," the mulls have been busy watching a diverse selection of films, including "Creed 3," "The Quiet Girl," "A Little Romance," "Cocaine Bear," "On the Basis of Sex," and "Scream 6."

Join the mulls as they delve into each film and share their candid opinions and critiques. From the emotional rollercoaster of "Creed 3" to the drama of "The Quiet Girl," there's something for everyone in this line-up.

In addition, the mulls also explore the themes and messages behind each film, discussing the importance of representation in cinema and the impact of real-life events on storytelling.

Don't miss this lively and insightful discussion on the latest and greatest movies in Hollywood. Tune in now to "The Movie Mull" podcast!

The breakdown of the episode is below if you want to avoid any spoilers...but we always try to avoid them where possible.

intro :- 0-01:18

Darren on Creed 3 :- 01:19-11:03

Darren on The Quiet Girl :- 11:03-17:28

Neil on A Little Romance:- 17:28-22:37

Justin on Cocaine Bear :- 22:37-31:05

Richard on The Basis Of Sex :- 31:05-35:41

SCREAM 6 :- 35:50-49:50

closing mulling :- 49:50-END

Welcome to "The Movie Mull," the podcast where four movie-loving friends come together to discuss everything cinema. In this week's episode, we're all aboard the train as we dive into the world of movies featuring train scenes.

Join us as we explore some of our favorite movies that showcase trains, from action-packed thrillers to romantic classics. We'll chat about the role of trains in movies and how they can add an extra layer of tension or romance to a scene. We'll also share our thoughts on some of the most iconic train scenes in movie history and what makes them so memorable.

Whether you're a movie buff, a train enthusiast, or just looking for a fun and engaging podcast to listen to, "The Movie Mull" is the perfect choice. Sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the world of trains on the big screen.

Welcome to The Movie Mull, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of cinema and share our thoughts and opinions on the latest films, news, and industry events. In this episode, we're taking a look back at the 2023 Oscars and giving our reactions to the night's biggest winners and surprises.

From the highly anticipated Best Picture nominees to the standout performances that stole the show, we're breaking down all the highlights and lowlights of this year's ceremony. Plus, we'll be announcing the winner of our annual Oscar predictions contest and celebrating their impressive prognosticating skills.

Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just a casual movie fan, you won't want to miss this lively and insightful discussion. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and join us for another edition of The Movie Mull!

Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @moviemull and share your reaction to this years Oscars.

Get ready for a fun-filled episode of What we've been watching! In this week's episode, we get together to discuss the latest movies we've watched. From heart-wrenching dramas to action-packed blockbusters, we've got it all covered!

First up on the list is "The Whale," a touching story about a man's journey to redemption. Next, they dive into "Transformers," a sci-fi classic that's always sure to entertain. Then they discuss "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," a whimsical animated short that's sure to bring a smile to your face. And last but not least, they explore the thrilling horror movie "Knock at the Cabin," which kept them on the edge of their seats, and some people completely out of them!

As the friends share their opinions and insights, you'll get an inside look at what makes each movie unique and why they enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) it. With lively banter and lots of laughs, this episode is sure to keep you entertained from start to finish. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the latest episode of "The Movie Mull"!

The times of reviews - but spoilers were avoided for all new movies:

The Whale - 2:08 - 15:35

Transformers - 15:35 - 25:04

Marcell the shell with shoes on - 25:04 - 36:12

Knock at the cabin - 36:12 - End

It's Oscar season and the Mulls are getting prepped for another night celebrating what we love so much! We've gathered around the mic's to talk about the nominations and making our predictions for the awards. You may recall that Neil was the winner from last year, so we are keen to see if he keeps his title or if he has a new challenger in the mix.

Justin has offered a very interesting topic, we have selected a classic movie with a small cast and have been tasked with making the movie today, getting a new cast together to re-make the movie.

Justin has selected the movie Clue!

As an added bonus, we have had several listeners get involved too, so be sure to follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram @moviemull so you can get involved too.

The mulls have been super busy and unable to meet, so instead, we bring you our what we have been watching episode from an isolated place. We know that this throws our order out, but have no fear, Darren will tell you all about it! :-)

This week's episode is all about what we have all been watching, Neil has watched the Stallone movie Samaritan, Richard is still suffering hero fatigue so is on the fence!

How about you? Have you seen it? Drop us a line with your latest movie reviews and get a mention on the show.

Darren is our host for this week and has asked the mulls to consider great hospital scenes, moments in movies that take place in a hospital. Or even, moments in hospitals that were not that great. Were there scenes that made you laugh or cry? Darren did, of course, add a few caveats to his theme and the rest of the mulls did all that they could to try and sneak something past him.

Did we capture each of the top hospital scenes in movies for you? Was there a moment we forgot?

Let us know on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram: @moviemull

The mulls have been watching loads of movies recently and have so many that they wanted to talk about, but it was Nope that brought about the biggest discussion. The mulls were divided on their views about this movie and what it was trying to bring to the audience. Have you seen it? Do you have an opinion?

Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook @moviemull

Richard takes on the role of host this week! Following watching 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' he has heard the question of your top 3 movies, but that's an unfair question, so instead, he used BBC Radio 4's approach. You are stuck on a dessert island, you get to take 5 DVD's with you, which ones do you take and why?

Would you take a survival movie or one that was just simply wonderful to watch?

Let us know:

We're on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @moviemull

What have the mulls been watching and what did they think about each movie that they had seen?

What have you been watching lately? Let us know on our Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

Neil has asked us all who we would invite to a special movie-related dinner. 10 actors, either with us or not that will come to dinner and enjoy a well cooked meal and an evening of entertainment.

Who would be on your list?

@moviemull

As we enter the new year, all the mulls have recorded a mini mull to chat about the movies that they are really looking forward to for the year ahead.

Did we miss any that you like?

Get in touch on twitter or instagram @moviemull

As 2022 has reached it's end, we have all got together and asked, what was 2022 like as a year for the movies? What were the great moments, were our expectations met?

What was the film of the year?

It was great to look back on the year and allows us space to think about the year ahead.

Did you have a fav?

Justin returns to the hosts chair for our festive episode, he wants to know what movies make you think of Christmas, but they don't have to be a Christmas movie!!

On behalf of all the mulls, we would like to wish you a very merry Christmas!!

We're back and this week we are sharing all the movies that we have been watching and our reviews of them, lots of the mulls had free time and were able to get loads of new watches in, but as always, no spoilers on the new stuff!

In this week's episode, we are talking about what we have been watching and what our thoughts were on them all, there are some sins and some wins in here. But look out for Justin watching Encanto and letting the world know how he felt about it.

Darren is hosting and has asked all the mulls to produce a list of their top 10 ninety minutes or less movies, he was looking to a range of movies, a chance to experience the broad range of cinema in just 90 minutes!

The team worked their magic, one or two of them tried hard to sneak some slightly longer movies past the judge, but we think he may have caught them!

The crew are back to chatting about movies that they have been watching, they share the movies of the week and their opinions on them all.

In addition, our episode features a news round moment where we discuss some latest Hollywood news and our reaction to it.

Neil was sat in the hot seat this week, he wanted to talk about movies that had been made based on toys, so only movies where toys had inspired a movie, it was a trip down memory lane and was a great chat.

In this week's "what have you been watching" Darren discusses going to see Black Adam and from the title of this podcast, I think you can guess what he thought about it.

Richard watched...or tried to watch two movies, with some difficult outcomes!

What have you been watching?

The boys are back together! The lovely table returns!

Richard is in the host's chair and is asking the question, what draws you to the cinema? What makes you go no matter what? What will make you head in blindly assuming that you will love the movie you are about to watch?

The question then evolved to, if you could only see one movie at the cinema, what would be the deciding factor?

What would be your answer?

In this week's episode, we are all sharing the movies we have been watching and our reviews of them, once again we had to be isolated for the recording, but we hope to be next to one another again soon.

The mulls have been super busy and not had time to get together lately, so Neil posed some questions to the group, we each then had to send through our own answers. Neil then put all of that together to create an episode for you lovely lot!

We hope you enjoy!

Justin will argue that Jaws is one of the best of movies ever made, Richard will do very little to stand in the way of this opinion, but what about Darren and Neil? Do they challenge this? Who has the best Jaws fact? What was missing?

Drop us a line with any details we missed, this a movie that we will never get bored of talking about.

Darren confessed that high school movies were part of one of his favourite genres of movies...the mulls needed to know a lot more before they would commit to the same agreement! We each found movies based in high schools and then discussed if there were top picks, tropes that we love or indeed hate, movies that break the rules, and if this works.

Do you like high school movies? Do you find the handsome jock or the catty gang of girls to be a perfect movie moment or just an outdated frustration? Let us know on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

Spoiler Alert: This is a review episode of the movie Bullet Train, whilst we do not spoil loads, there are obviously moments which we discuss details of the movie, if you are planning on seeing the movie, you may wish to skip this episode until afterwards.

All of the mulls took a trip to the cinema to watch Bullet Train, we spoke beforehand and said what we were expecting, we watched the movie and then had a great chat about what our thoughts were.

Have you seen it yet? What did you think?

This week's episode is back to what we have all been watching, the mulls gather round and discuss the movies that they have been watching and rate them. Some interesting movies were mentioned, have you seen them?

Drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram to let us know: @moviemull

This week Neil is back in the hosting chair and he is talking about memorable movie quotes, which are our favourites, which are the most popular, and then, he wrote a quiz for us!

Richard fights for a point...upon reflection, he has realised that he was indeed wrong about his quote, but has refused to tell the other mulls as he got half a point and wishes to keep that!

If you feel the need to rat him out or indeed let us know how you scored on the quiz, you can find us on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

Richard wanted to pose a question to the mulls...well, most of them. Do you need to have a dog in the fight to care about the message the movie is portraying? Do you need to have lived an experience to resonate with the story? Let's see what the mulls think.

In this episode, we are talking about what we have been watching and what movies have caught our eye. Lots of great movies were discussed this week and some, not-so-great movies too!

Our fellow Mull Darren is taken ill for this episode (don't panic, he is fine!) but it meant that our discussion moved to 'films you watch when you don't feel great?' This was a great chat but along the way, we did somehow move away from movies and ended up talking about biscuits...as you do!

Mulls and Mullets joined to watch 'Where the crawdads sing' - 3 Mulls chatted before and then after watching the movie, obviously, this episode is riddled with spoilers, so if you are planning on watching the movie, you may need to skip this for now.

Find us on Twitter and Instagram to let us know your thoughts: @moviemull

J has asked us, thinking back to your childhood, and of some of those great movies, did you have characters that resonated with you or that you dreamed of being? Did you spend time on the playground arguing about which ghostbuster you would be? This episode ended up being more about a walk down memory lane and less about movies, but it was still great fun all the same.

In this episode of 'what have we been watching' we all had a selection of movies to chat about... except for J, J didn't watch anything. But the rest of the mulls have plenty to discuss!!

Darren has asked the mulls to think about the year of 1989, if you could only save one movie from that year, what movie would it be. Initially, this seemed like a pretty easy concept, until you start looking at what came out that year and what you would need to discard, what a difficult challenge this became.

What movie would you save? What movie just didn't make the cut?

Drop us a line at @moviemull

All of the mulls went separately to see the latest Jurassic Park: Dominion movie, they each had their own views and they each wanted to share them with you. This episode is all about the movies and we must stress SPOILER ALERT, we talk about the movie and franchise in great detail and we do go into spoilers for the movie, so if you haven't seen it yet, but are planning to, you may want to wait for a beat before listening.

Hope you enjoy, if you have your own views and want to share, drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

Our mulls Richard and Neil had a spare few minutes together before the other mulls arrived, they took the time to record a sneaky episode of a quick-fire question time! Check it out...but don't tell the others! :-)

As Top Gun 2 hits our big screens, we felt that getting together to discuss the legend that is Tom Cruise would be the right thing to do, we are once again missing a mull, but hey, we are sure that it won't stop you enjoying the episode.

I wonder if you were making a Tom Cruise top 5 lists, what would feature and what would be thrown away?

Drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull to tell us about your list.

Following the recent Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard court hearing and ruling, we mulls decided that we would get together to share our views and considerations. We appreciate that this can be a difficult subject for some people and understand if you disagree with any of our views, please know that our views are our own and we hope that we express them well, but always happy to hear if you think we didn't. :-)

The episode you have all been waiting for, the moment that we thought would never arrive, Neil was funny! :-)

We are all chatting about what we have been watching and what movies have caught our attention. Darren isn't feeling too well, so needed to 'insert himself' after the fact.

Hope you enjoy!

Richard is back in the hosting seat, he has just finished reading Joe Hill's 'Horns' and it got him thinking about all the times that a book has been turned into a movie and how this works out. Do you need to have read the book to enjoy the movie? Is there ever a time when a movie will be better than a book? Do you have a favourite novel adaptation?

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @moviemull to tell us more about your views.

We are continuing with the new format, what movies have we been watching and what do we think of them? We've also got some special guests joining us to share their latest reviews too.

Find us on twitter or instagram @moviemull to tell us what you think of the movies we've been watching.

Neil loves Kevin Smith and his history of work, he wanted the mulls to gather round the mic's and discuss all things Kevin Smith, we share some of the movies we have enjoyed and others that are yet to be seen.

Have a listen and then let us know your thoughts.

We have changed the format slightly, Darren explains in the episode, but just a heads up. We will now release an episode just on what we have been watching that week, then we will release an episode the following week on a selected topic, this will allow us more time to discuss the movies we've been watching and then the topics on their own.

Hope you like the new layout, let us know your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

Following the announcement from Mr. Willis with his intention to retire from the movie business, the Mulls gathered around the mics to discuss his career and our top ten Bruce Willis movies. We each share our first memory of Bruce and then the following fan moments that we have all shared.

How do you feel about the list? Were there any Bruce Willis classics that we missed, any that you would like to say yipikaye to?

Drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram: @moviemull

Darren asked if anyone actually laughs out loud to movie moments and if so, what scene or moment had brought on your greatest laughing fit? The mulls gathered to discuss their greatest LOL moments and some from our fans too. Perhaps you have a movie that you will always turn to which guarantees laughter, perhaps you are like Darren and show your excitement and enthusiasm through a mild chuckle.

SPOILERS - We discuss 'Last night in Soho' in quite a great deal of detail and do indeed give spoilers. If you would like to skip that section it is from 08:39-30:40.

Let us know @moviemull on Twitter and Instagram

Richard asked the mulls to consider their favourite animated movies, this was, as you can imagine, a rather huge topic of discussion. We all put together our top 10 and agreed that this episode would mostly consist of us each appreciating the other Mull's choice.

Perhaps you have your all-time favourite animated movie, maybe if you had three wishes, one would be for us to pick yours. Or would you find it despicable to just pick 10?

Let us know your thoughts, find us on twitter or Instagram at @moviemull

The Mulls had another opportunity to record a mini mull, this time, we all got together and formed a list of our top Sigourney Weaver performances, each Mull had 5 top performances to bring to the table. The list was very interesting, some at the top which you would expect, one which gets a special mention but was not widely known. Do you have the best Weaver performance? Do you need Ripley to dive into your top 5, or perhaps you should call the Ghostbusters for their opinion?

If you would like to follow us on Twitter or Instagram, you can find us at @moviemull

Neil has gone back to the host's chair, or was he there before? We're all discussing time travel movies and our views, what makes a good one, what do we look out for? You may also find in this episode, the moment that Richard lost all credibility on the podcast...or maybe he finally said what you were all thinking! The rest of the Mulls were ready to bring the Terminator to find him, or at least loop back to a time when he hadn't said anything!

Do you have a favourite time travel movie? Do you like the genre?

Drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

When the mulls got together and discussed partnerships, Justin realised that there was a topic of Hitchcock alongside either James Stewart or Cary Grant, so we all took 39 steps North or North-West to our old box sets and tried to find the top Hitchcock movies and see who made the best partnerships. Let's see if you agree with our lists?

Follow us on Twitter or Instagram - @moviemull

Do you recall our episode on the Oscars, we made predictions and guesses on who would win the award and take home the coveted statue. In this mini (ish) mull, we revisit our predictions and see which Mull was the closest. We also discuss the night in general and what other moments struck us as noteworthy discussion.

Darren is your host for the week, he is bringing movies made in black and white since the 60's. Movies that could have been made in colour but the director decided to go with the artistic black and white approach. Does it help, does it hinder? Are there times when it has really not been needed?

The Mulls chat about the black and white movies and the impact it makes on them, some were considered a sin for the screen, others were seen as pure triumphs.

What are your thoughts? Do you love a black and white movie? Would you prefer them to remain in colour? C'mon C'mon, give us your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

Darren was running late, so the other Mulls put a short Mull together for you to Mull over.

We chatted about our top 5 Johnny Depp movies. We didn't like taking scissors to our favourites, but loved seeing the sparrow soar into the air!

Do you agree with our list? What would be your favourite? Drop us a sparrows tweet @moviemull

Richard is back in the hot seat this week and is bringing one of his favourite genres to the Mulls.

Creature features, movies with a monstrous animal causing havoc, the first act of mayhem caused is identifying what actually counts as a creature feature for Richard, sadly some of the Mulls movies were not allowed to make the cut!

Do you love a creature feature or would you avoid them like Brody avoids the water?

Drop us your thoughts or suggestions for future Mulls on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

It's Oscar season and the mulls are discussing what movies are up for a nomination and which they think will be taking home the award!

Do you love the Oscars as much as Darren? Would you avoid an Oscar winner like Richard? Where do you sit?

Hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

Greatest movie partnerships

In this week’s episode, our Movie Mull Justin is back in the host’s chair. He wants to mull over the best partnerships in movies, what makes a great partnership and why we love them. Our other Mulls throw in many other suggestions of great partnerships and then discuss whether a partnership could turn sour, could a partnership run its course and then lead to a poor end result?

Have you got a favourite movie partnership?

Do you think that some partner’s time needs to end?

Do you agree with the partnerships that we have discussed?

Tell us all on Twitter or Instagram - @moviemull

If you can’t stand the heat…

Darren is returning as our host this week and has brought the topic of, best kitchen scenes. We discuss movies that take a trip into the kitchen and some of our favourite moments in that room, the room where all parties end up, the room where beautiful and inspirational meals are made, is it the most used room in movies?

Do you have a scene that stands out for you that occurs in the kitchen?

Do you think there is a room that is used even more frequently?

What makes the kitchen, the best space for these scenes?

Drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram @moviemull

In this week's episode, Richard takes on the host role once more, this week he is talking about movies that have changed you. A movie that you have watched that was able to change your thinking or make you look at a situation slightly differently, perhaps a movie has changed the direction of your life altogether. Or maybe, you could be like some of the other Mulls, who haven't had a movie affect them in the same way.

Drop us a line on our social media of any movies that have changed you along the way.

Twitter and Instagram is @moviemull

How is popular music used in movies and can it make or break a movie for you? In this week's episode, the Mulls get together to discuss how music is used and what power it can add to a scene or a theme. We are steering away from musicals and aiming for popular songs which are already written.

In this weeks episode of Movie Mull we are discussing the very best movie opening scenes, what makes the best opening scene and why. What do you consider the best movie opening?

We always start by discussing what movies we have been watching over the week, perhaps you have a favourite of our selection?

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In this weeks episode, we speak about reboots, remakes and everything in between. What makes a reboot? What's a sequel? If it comes from the original text is it a remake or a reboot? All questions that we discuss...but may not answer.

In the Pilot episode of The Movie Mull, Richard takes on host duty and brings along the following issues to mull over: Trailers - Why are there so many of them for just one movie and when do they work best?