Films on Trial

Thor

April 2nd, 2021  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 7 mins

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Thor is in the hot seat this week. Does it deserve thunderous applause or does it strike out?

Galaxy Quest

March 30th, 2021  |  1 hr 44 secs

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Galaxy Quest is in the hot seat this week. Does it go like a rocket or is it a waste of space?

Dave and Ausy put up a passionate defence, arguing that the good heart at the centre of this Star Trek parody ensures it a place on the hit list. Alex disagrees, saying the lack of a decent script means an A list ensemble cast is wasted.

All this with an impression of the Thermians and a quiz all about the Star Trek universe!

Matrix Reloaded

March 30th, 2021  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 6 mins

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The Matrix: Reloaded is on trial this week. Does it hit the mark or run out of ammunition?

Shoot Em Up

March 28th, 2021  |  1 hr 4 mins

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Shoot 'Em Up is in the hot seat this week. Is happiness a warm gun or is this film half-cocked?

Alex puts up a passionate defence, saying that this film aims to entertain with inventive action and does precisely that. Dave and Ausy feel that it is trying too hard and that there is a reason films have plot and character development.

All this with an impression of Monica Belluci and a quiz all about unusual movie deaths!

Mulan

March 28th, 2021  |  1 hr 12 mins

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This week Mulan (2020) is on trial. Is it a girl worth fighting for? Or is it a poor reflection of the original?

New Years Eve

December 31st, 2020  |  44 mins 13 secs

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This week New Year's Eve is on trial. Is the 2011 movie one to remember, or one to forget?

Elf

December 30th, 2020  |  1 hr 35 mins

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In our continuing quest to become hip, relevant, and popular enough to leave our day jobs, the FoT team will be putting Elf (2003) on trial live on facebook and we will be judging, once and for all, whether this is an absolute cracker or a disappointing turkey.

Noelle

December 30th, 2020  |  1 hr 9 mins

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Noelle is in the hot seat this week. Will it get on the naughty or nice list?

Dave and Ausy defend, pointing out the light-hearted high jinx and joyful performances sprinkled through this festive feature. Gav and Alex prosecute, highlighting the flavourless comedy that takes no risks and boring plot.

All this with a heartwarming impression of Santa himself and a quiz of quotes from Christmas films.

Mank

December 30th, 2020  |  1 hr 20 mins

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Mank is in the dock this week. A letter away from what it really is or a satisfying release?

Christmas Chronicles 2

December 7th, 2020  |  1 hr 10 mins

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This week Christmas Chronicles 2 is on trial.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

November 30th, 2020  |  58 mins 23 secs

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This week Planes, Trains and Automobiles is on trial.

The Secret Garden

November 23rd, 2020  |  58 mins 3 secs

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This week The Secret Garden is on trial.