Films on Trial

Hocus Pocus

October 4th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 27 secs

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Its Halloween Horror Month! and what better way to kick it off than by watching ... Hocus Pocus?!?

Is it hubble bubble? Or is it toil and trouble?

2001: A Space Odyssey

September 24th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  55 mins 13 secs

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This week the gang put 2001: A Space Odyssey on Trial. Is it the dawn of man? Or the end of days?

The Predator

September 16th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  56 mins 46 secs

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This week the gang put The Predator on Trial. If it bleeds, should we kill it?

Romeo and Juliet (1996)

September 9th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 5 mins

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Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo.
Yes it’s Romeo and Juliet this week.
Is this a film that you would die to see it one last time, or would you give it a few stabs to make sure the job is done before heading home to watch a good film?

The Meg

September 1st, 2018  |  Season 3  |  57 mins 22 secs

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The Meg is on trial this week. Has it bitten off more than it can chew? or is this a satisfying sea feast?

Machinist

August 23rd, 2018  |  Season 3  |  55 mins 48 secs

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Does an apple a day keep the doctor at bay? probably provided you eat other foods to fulfil your dietary requirements and not just an apple!
Is the machinist a full portioned film, or much like its star Christian Bale is it just lacking meat on the bones?

Hacksaw Ridge

August 15th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 11 mins

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Yes, that's right! This week we have Hacksaw Ridge on trial and the team do their best to judge the film on its own merits and not on the deplorable views and actions of its director.
Can Joel convince Gav that this is a tasteful retelling of a true story that manages to capture the essence of the war and deliver real context and compassion for the horrors of war? Can Alex persuade Gav that this is an extension of the directors views and is just an excuse to show gratuitous violence and explosions while feeding into the stereotypes created during the WW2 propaganda regime.

Incredibles 2

July 26th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  59 mins 25 secs

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Is the Incredibles 2 a super movie or is it an incredible fail?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

July 20th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 6 mins

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Does this film soar into the sky or are there strings attached?

Donnie Darko

July 19th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 9 mins

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An innovative mix of sci-fi, horror and commentary on suburban life, or do we wish the world had ended 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 11 seconds sooner?