web02.fireside.fm Fri, 22 May 2026 21:51:32 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Films on Trial - Episodes Tagged with “Arnold Schwarzenegger” https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/tags/arnold%20schwarzenegger Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Each week we will act as judge, prosecution, and defence as we recreate a courtroom scenario, and decide whether a much loved (or hated) film should end up on the Hit List or not. Film trivia, quizzes, banter, terrible impressions, musical interludes, and lots of debating ensue as we put Films on Trial. en-gb episodic We take films and we put them on trial! Films on Trial Each week we will act as judge, prosecution, and defence as we recreate a courtroom scenario, and decide whether a much loved (or hated) film should end up on the Hit List or not. Film trivia, quizzes, banter, terrible impressions, musical interludes, and lots of debating ensue as we put Films on Trial. yes films, movie reviews, podcast, courtroom, movies, cinema, uk podcast, british, uk, film, review, funny, Films on Trial filmstrial@gmail.com Conan the Barbarian https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/178 01323552-8f2a-4a59-b1a9-18880975d46e Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 178 Conan the Barbarian full 4 Films on Trial Arnold Schwarzenegger Season concludes as we put Conan the Barbarian in the dock. As smooth as a well oiled bicep or the punch that broke the camel's jaw? 1:02:06 yes <p>Conan the Barbarian is in the dock. As smooth as a well oiled bicep or the punch that broke the camel's jaw?</p> <p>Alex defends, saying that excellent direction and simple story make this a classic of the sword and sorcery genre. Dave prosecutes, saying that this is a film that involves snakes being rubbed straight into arrows that somehow manages to take itself too seriously.</p> <p>All this with an impression of the great Max Von Sydow and a quiz all about frequent Arnie collaborator Sven-OleThorsen.</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/178" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/178</a> </p> Arnold Schwarzenegger, Conan, Movie Review Conan the Barbarian is in the dock. As smooth as a well oiled bicep or the punch that broke the camel's jaw?

Alex defends, saying that excellent direction and simple story make this a classic of the sword and sorcery genre. Dave prosecutes, saying that this is a film that involves snakes being rubbed straight into arrows that somehow manages to take itself too seriously.

All this with an impression of the great Max Von Sydow and a quiz all about frequent Arnie collaborator Sven-OleThorsen.

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]]> Conan the Barbarian is in the dock. As smooth as a well oiled bicep or the punch that broke the camel's jaw?

Alex defends, saying that excellent direction and simple story make this a classic of the sword and sorcery genre. Dave prosecutes, saying that this is a film that involves snakes being rubbed straight into arrows that somehow manages to take itself too seriously.

All this with an impression of the great Max Von Sydow and a quiz all about frequent Arnie collaborator Sven-OleThorsen.

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]]> Terminator Genysis https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/177 3930af6d-8c56-4f2b-8452-c90befa904d9 Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 177 Terminator Genysis full 4 Films on Trial Arnold Schwarzenegger Season continues as we put Terminator: Genisys is in the hot seat. The beginning of something good or a rotten apple?. 1:03:24 yes <p>This week Terminator: Genisys is in the hot seat. The beginning of something good or a rotten apple?</p> <p>Gav and Joel defend, arguing that this action film is packed with great action and manages to reinvigorate the tired franchise. Ausy and Alex do not agree, pointing out the incomprehensible plot and wooden performances that will annoy die-hard fans as well as confuse newcomers.</p> <p>All this with another installment of our Schwarzenegger impressions and a Terminator quiz.</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk</a> </p> Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terminator, Movie Review This week Terminator: Genisys is in the hot seat. The beginning of something good or a rotten apple?

Gav and Joel defend, arguing that this action film is packed with great action and manages to reinvigorate the tired franchise. Ausy and Alex do not agree, pointing out the incomprehensible plot and wooden performances that will annoy die-hard fans as well as confuse newcomers.

All this with another installment of our Schwarzenegger impressions and a Terminator quiz.

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]]> This week Terminator: Genisys is in the hot seat. The beginning of something good or a rotten apple?

Gav and Joel defend, arguing that this action film is packed with great action and manages to reinvigorate the tired franchise. Ausy and Alex do not agree, pointing out the incomprehensible plot and wooden performances that will annoy die-hard fans as well as confuse newcomers.

All this with another installment of our Schwarzenegger impressions and a Terminator quiz.

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]]> Raw Deal https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/176 9d6a9232-0120-42f5-8d91-fb81ba7122c9 Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 176 Raw Deal full 4 Films on Trial Schwarzenegger Season continues as we put Raw Deal in the hot seat this week. Cordon bleu or undercooked? 1:00:13 yes <p>Raw Deal is in the hot seat this week. Cordon bleu or undercooked?</p> <p>Dave defends this week and points out the cracking action and fun plot which make this a deserving entry in Arnie's catalogue. Alex prosecutes, mainly focusing on the idea of Arnold Schwarzenegger infiltrating the mafia.</p> <p>All this with a quiz about jobs the big man has had in his films and an impression of him by Alex this week.</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/176" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/176</a> </p> Movie Review, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Raw Deal Raw Deal is in the hot seat this week. Cordon bleu or undercooked?

Dave defends this week and points out the cracking action and fun plot which make this a deserving entry in Arnie's catalogue. Alex prosecutes, mainly focusing on the idea of Arnold Schwarzenegger infiltrating the mafia.

All this with a quiz about jobs the big man has had in his films and an impression of him by Alex this week.

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]]> Raw Deal is in the hot seat this week. Cordon bleu or undercooked?

Dave defends this week and points out the cracking action and fun plot which make this a deserving entry in Arnie's catalogue. Alex prosecutes, mainly focusing on the idea of Arnold Schwarzenegger infiltrating the mafia.

All this with a quiz about jobs the big man has had in his films and an impression of him by Alex this week.

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]]> The Running Man https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/175 4b40d565-d850-46f9-963b-5722b2018710 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 175 The Running Man full 4 Films on Trial We conclude Stephen King Season and commence Arnold Schwarzenegger Season as we put The Running Man in the dock. A sprint finish or should it jog on? 1:06:17 yes <p>The Running Man is up in the dock this week. A sprint finish or should it jog on?</p> <p>Gav manages to discuss the great action and prescient sci-fi themes in the film as well as his enduring love and respect for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dave argues that Arnie spoils the story, taking away some of the threat in the plot by being too strong and not having the acting chops this story needs.</p> <p>All this with an impression of the big man himself and a quiz all about game shows in films.</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/175" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/175</a> </p> Arnold Schwarzenegger, Stephen King, Movie Review The Running Man is up in the dock this week. A sprint finish or should it jog on?

Gav manages to discuss the great action and prescient sci-fi themes in the film as well as his enduring love and respect for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dave argues that Arnie spoils the story, taking away some of the threat in the plot by being too strong and not having the acting chops this story needs.

All this with an impression of the big man himself and a quiz all about game shows in films.

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]]> The Running Man is up in the dock this week. A sprint finish or should it jog on?

Gav manages to discuss the great action and prescient sci-fi themes in the film as well as his enduring love and respect for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dave argues that Arnie spoils the story, taking away some of the threat in the plot by being too strong and not having the acting chops this story needs.

All this with an impression of the big man himself and a quiz all about game shows in films.

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]]> Rampage https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/42 0ae444ba-4ced-4510-98f4-8283cc292fa4 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 42 Rampage full 2 Films on Trial Is the Rock on solid ground here, or does he hit rock bottom? <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/a/ac84bd9b-ff0b-4440-8abd-157ffaa9ad4f/pKMs4xYZ.jpeg" alt="Rampage" class=“img-responsive”> 1:10:14 yes <p>The recently released Rampage is on trial this week. Gav is defending his hero Dwayne Johnson, and trying to get this film a place on the Hit List, with Alex prosecuting. There's also news about the sad passing of Milos Forman, known for directing One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, and there's a no spoilers mini-review of 'A Quiet Place' by Jon Krazinski.</p> <p>This weeks quiz sets out to test the team on whether a quote is from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Arnold 'The Austrian Oak' Schwarznegger or Freddy Kruger in a quiz titled 'Rock, Paper or Scissors?'.</p> <p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/a/ac84bd9b-ff0b-4440-8abd-157ffaa9ad4f/pKMs4xYZ.jpeg" alt="Rampage" class="“img-responsive”"> Special Guest: Ausy.</p> Rampage, The Rock, Dwayne Johnson The recently released Rampage is on trial this week. Gav is defending his hero Dwayne Johnson, and trying to get this film a place on the Hit List, with Alex prosecuting. There's also news about the sad passing of Milos Forman, known for directing One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, and there's a no spoilers mini-review of 'A Quiet Place' by Jon Krazinski.

This weeks quiz sets out to test the team on whether a quote is from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Arnold 'The Austrian Oak' Schwarznegger or Freddy Kruger in a quiz titled 'Rock, Paper or Scissors?'.

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]]> The recently released Rampage is on trial this week. Gav is defending his hero Dwayne Johnson, and trying to get this film a place on the Hit List, with Alex prosecuting. There's also news about the sad passing of Milos Forman, known for directing One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, and there's a no spoilers mini-review of 'A Quiet Place' by Jon Krazinski.

This weeks quiz sets out to test the team on whether a quote is from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Arnold 'The Austrian Oak' Schwarznegger or Freddy Kruger in a quiz titled 'Rock, Paper or Scissors?'.

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]]> Jingle all the Way https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/28 9eaeaa5e-2191-4f40-8c3a-c18ff2ad3897 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:30:00 +0000 Films on Trial 28 Jingle all the Way full 2 Films on Trial This week sees the last of the Christmas specials, as Gav puts his favorite festive film on trial. <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/a/ac84bd9b-ff0b-4440-8abd-157ffaa9ad4f/hrE3zWnj.jpeg" alt="Untitled" class="img-responsive"> 1:09:07 yes <p>This week sees the last of the Christmas specials, as Gav puts his favorite festive film on trial. Acting as prosecution is Joel, whilst Dave will be playing the role of character witness. Alex is taking on the difficult role of the judge, as he has to decide if it’s a Christmas classic, or a festive turkey?! The gang also talk about the trailer for Deadpool 2, Woody Harrelson possibly joining the Venom movie, and reactions from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This week’s quiz is a festive musical intros round!</p> <p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/a/ac84bd9b-ff0b-4440-8abd-157ffaa9ad4f/hrE3zWnj.jpeg" alt="Untitled" class="img-responsive"> Special Guest: Ausy.</p> This week sees the last of the Christmas specials, as Gav puts his favorite festive film on trial. Acting as prosecution is Joel, whilst Dave will be playing the role of character witness. Alex is taking on the difficult role of the judge, as he has to decide if it’s a Christmas classic, or a festive turkey?! The gang also talk about the trailer for Deadpool 2, Woody Harrelson possibly joining the Venom movie, and reactions from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This week’s quiz is a festive musical intros round!

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