web01.fireside.fm Sun, 17 May 2026 07:29:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Films on Trial - Episodes Tagged with “Romcom” https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/tags/romcom Mon, 23 May 2022 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 Something's Gotta Give https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/212 813477d6-89c6-483b-951d-f769ee753280 Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 212 Something's Gotta Give full 5 Films on Trial This week our Romcom season concludes as we put Something's Gotta Give on trial. 1:05:26 yes <p>Something's Gotta Give is on trial this week. Is the naked truth this is a classic or is it squeaky bum time?</p> <p>Alex has chosen this film for romcom season as he hates it so very much. With Joel he points out a cringeworthy script and pointless plot points amongst other grievances. Dave and Ausy think he needs to calm down and enjoy an easy watch with a great cast and an interesting focus on love in later life.</p> <p>All this with a hybrid impression of Keanu Reeves and Jack Nicholson and a quiz about nudity in cinema!</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk</a> </p> Romcom, something's gotta give, Jack Nicholson Something's Gotta Give is on trial this week. Is the naked truth this is a classic or is it squeaky bum time?

Alex has chosen this film for romcom season as he hates it so very much. With Joel he points out a cringeworthy script and pointless plot points amongst other grievances. Dave and Ausy think he needs to calm down and enjoy an easy watch with a great cast and an interesting focus on love in later life.

All this with a hybrid impression of Keanu Reeves and Jack Nicholson and a quiz about nudity in cinema!

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]]> Something's Gotta Give is on trial this week. Is the naked truth this is a classic or is it squeaky bum time?

Alex has chosen this film for romcom season as he hates it so very much. With Joel he points out a cringeworthy script and pointless plot points amongst other grievances. Dave and Ausy think he needs to calm down and enjoy an easy watch with a great cast and an interesting focus on love in later life.

All this with a hybrid impression of Keanu Reeves and Jack Nicholson and a quiz about nudity in cinema!

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]]> Wedding Crashers https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/210 02e6b8ed-a719-4c89-835a-dfc85cf4586d Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 210 Wedding Crashers full 5 Films on Trial This week the gang put Wedding Crashers on trial. 1:00:29 yes <p>Wedding Crashers is on trial this week. A fairytale meeting of two comedic greats or will this end in tears?</p> <p>Joel and Ausy argue that a strong cast keeps the laughs coming and that there's an interesting story beneath the comedy. Gav and Alex argue that Wedding Crashers does not stand the test of time, with outdated views on women, men and pretty much everything else.</p> <p>All this with Joel showing us his very own Walken and a quiz based on the cast.<br> <a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk</a> </p> Romcom, Movie Review, Wedding Crashers, Owen Wilson, vince vaughn Wedding Crashers is on trial this week. A fairytale meeting of two comedic greats or will this end in tears?

Joel and Ausy argue that a strong cast keeps the laughs coming and that there's an interesting story beneath the comedy. Gav and Alex argue that Wedding Crashers does not stand the test of time, with outdated views on women, men and pretty much everything else.

All this with Joel showing us his very own Walken and a quiz based on the cast.
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]]> Wedding Crashers is on trial this week. A fairytale meeting of two comedic greats or will this end in tears?

Joel and Ausy argue that a strong cast keeps the laughs coming and that there's an interesting story beneath the comedy. Gav and Alex argue that Wedding Crashers does not stand the test of time, with outdated views on women, men and pretty much everything else.

All this with Joel showing us his very own Walken and a quiz based on the cast.
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]]> Monster-in-Law https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/209 f8acb0d5-b0ed-4a21-b1bc-6a460e2d278a Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Films on Trial 209 Monster-in-Law full 5 Films on Trial This week Monster-in-Law is on trial. 1:03:33 yes <p>This week, Monster-in-Law is on trial. Is it a white wedding, or a sham marriage? Gav and Dave argue that this is a charming film and a fine cinematic return for Jane Fonda. Joel counters that it lacks charisma and is very forgettable. </p> <p>There's an impression(?) of Jane Fonda, and a quiz all about movie in-laws</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/209" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/209</a> </p> Romcom, Movie Review, Jennifer Lopez This week, Monster-in-Law is on trial. Is it a white wedding, or a sham marriage? Gav and Dave argue that this is a charming film and a fine cinematic return for Jane Fonda. Joel counters that it lacks charisma and is very forgettable.

There's an impression(?) of Jane Fonda, and a quiz all about movie in-laws

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]]> This week, Monster-in-Law is on trial. Is it a white wedding, or a sham marriage? Gav and Dave argue that this is a charming film and a fine cinematic return for Jane Fonda. Joel counters that it lacks charisma and is very forgettable.

There's an impression(?) of Jane Fonda, and a quiz all about movie in-laws

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]]> Clueless https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/208 36819a8b-24f8-4433-934d-4444a954863f Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Films on Trial 208 Clueless full 5 Films on Trial This week Clueless is on trial. 1:01:19 yes <p>Clueless is in the hot seat this week. Should we take pride in it, or terminate with prejudice?</p> <p>Ausy and Gav say this is an essential 90s movie, with surprising depth to the characters and top notch actors. Dave says this film is trapped in the decade it was made and takes playing happy families a little too far.</p> <p>All this with a spot on impression of a 90s valley girl!</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk</a> </p> Romcom, Movie Review, Clueless, 90s, podcast Clueless is in the hot seat this week. Should we take pride in it, or terminate with prejudice?

Ausy and Gav say this is an essential 90s movie, with surprising depth to the characters and top notch actors. Dave says this film is trapped in the decade it was made and takes playing happy families a little too far.

All this with a spot on impression of a 90s valley girl!

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]]> Clueless is in the hot seat this week. Should we take pride in it, or terminate with prejudice?

Ausy and Gav say this is an essential 90s movie, with surprising depth to the characters and top notch actors. Dave says this film is trapped in the decade it was made and takes playing happy families a little too far.

All this with a spot on impression of a 90s valley girl!

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]]> 50 First Dates https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/184 2c68af9a-7e76-4413-8628-7639bb2a43fa Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 184 50 First Dates full 4 Films on Trial Our Romcom Season concludes this week, as we put 50 First Dates in the dock. Something to bear in mind or completely forgettable? 1:07:45 yes <p>We put 50 First Dates in the dock this week. Something to bear in mind or completely forgettable?</p> <p>Ausy and Alex defend, saying that this is a solid Adam Sandler vehicle with a unique premise and good lead actors. Dave does not agree, saying the the plot is morally questionable and many of the jokes morally bankrupt.</p> <p>All this with an impression of Adam Sandler and a quiz about romance and Hawaii!</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/184" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/184</a> </p> Romcom, Movie Review, Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, 50 First Dates We put 50 First Dates in the dock this week. Something to bear in mind or completely forgettable?

Ausy and Alex defend, saying that this is a solid Adam Sandler vehicle with a unique premise and good lead actors. Dave does not agree, saying the the plot is morally questionable and many of the jokes morally bankrupt.

All this with an impression of Adam Sandler and a quiz about romance and Hawaii!

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]]> We put 50 First Dates in the dock this week. Something to bear in mind or completely forgettable?

Ausy and Alex defend, saying that this is a solid Adam Sandler vehicle with a unique premise and good lead actors. Dave does not agree, saying the the plot is morally questionable and many of the jokes morally bankrupt.

All this with an impression of Adam Sandler and a quiz about romance and Hawaii!

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]]> Sleepless in Seattle https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/183 3c7b98ae-f5d1-43b2-a5ed-ec2f2287cb9e Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 183 Sleepless in Seattle full 4 Films on Trial Our Romcom Season continues as we put Sleepless in Seattle on trial. Is it a peaceful nights sleep, or is it a bad case of insomnia? 1:01:31 yes <p>This week Sleepless in Seattle is on trial. Is it a peaceful nights sleep, or is it a bad case of insomnia? </p> <p>Alex and Dave argue that the film is a timeless classic, with a brilliant and funny script. Gav and Ausy disagree and say that it's not funny or romantic, and has dated very badly.</p> <p>There's a Six Degrees of Separation quiz, impressions of Cary Grant, and a very lively debate. </p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/183" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/183</a> </p> Romcom, Movie Review, Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Sleepless in Seattle This week Sleepless in Seattle is on trial. Is it a peaceful nights sleep, or is it a bad case of insomnia?

Alex and Dave argue that the film is a timeless classic, with a brilliant and funny script. Gav and Ausy disagree and say that it's not funny or romantic, and has dated very badly.

There's a Six Degrees of Separation quiz, impressions of Cary Grant, and a very lively debate.

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]]> This week Sleepless in Seattle is on trial. Is it a peaceful nights sleep, or is it a bad case of insomnia?

Alex and Dave argue that the film is a timeless classic, with a brilliant and funny script. Gav and Ausy disagree and say that it's not funny or romantic, and has dated very badly.

There's a Six Degrees of Separation quiz, impressions of Cary Grant, and a very lively debate.

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]]> The Proposal https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/182 cfba2baf-45b2-47d6-aae0-a5b842b7a37c Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 182 The Proposal full 4 Films on Trial Our Romcom Season continues as we put The Proposal on trial this week. An acceptable romcom or just indecent? 54:04 yes <p>The Proposal is on trial this week. An acceptable romcom or just indecent?</p> <p>Gav defends, saying that Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds lead a classic romcom that is exactly what you expect. Dave and Joel argue it is a little too predictable with a dud script holding the cast back.</p> <p>All this with an impression of Betty White as well!</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/182" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/182</a> </p> Romcom, Movie Review, The Proposal, Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock The Proposal is on trial this week. An acceptable romcom or just indecent?

Gav defends, saying that Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds lead a classic romcom that is exactly what you expect. Dave and Joel argue it is a little too predictable with a dud script holding the cast back.

All this with an impression of Betty White as well!

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]]> The Proposal is on trial this week. An acceptable romcom or just indecent?

Gav defends, saying that Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds lead a classic romcom that is exactly what you expect. Dave and Joel argue it is a little too predictable with a dud script holding the cast back.

All this with an impression of Betty White as well!

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]]> Four Weddings and a Funeral https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/181 aa974d53-05d0-4375-b91f-50ce72413a9b Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 181 Four Weddings and a Funeral full 4 Films on Trial We commence our Romcom Season by putting Four Weddings and a Funeral on trial. Will your heart skip a beat or will it explode in your chest? 1:11:33 yes <p>Four Weddings and a Funeral is on trial this week. Will your heart skip a beat or will it explode in your chest?</p> <p>Gav defends, looking at excellent performances and a winning script that revitalised British cinema at the time. Joel and Alex point out a weak central romance and characters that are so posh you don't care what happens to them.</p> <p>All this and an impression of a bumbling English gent and a quiz about stock Richard Curtis characters: Kook or Duke?</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/181</a> </p> Romcom, Movie Review, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Hugh Grant, Richard Curtis Four Weddings and a Funeral is on trial this week. Will your heart skip a beat or will it explode in your chest?

Gav defends, looking at excellent performances and a winning script that revitalised British cinema at the time. Joel and Alex point out a weak central romance and characters that are so posh you don't care what happens to them.

All this and an impression of a bumbling English gent and a quiz about stock Richard Curtis characters: Kook or Duke?

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]]> Four Weddings and a Funeral is on trial this week. Will your heart skip a beat or will it explode in your chest?

Gav defends, looking at excellent performances and a winning script that revitalised British cinema at the time. Joel and Alex point out a weak central romance and characters that are so posh you don't care what happens to them.

All this and an impression of a bumbling English gent and a quiz about stock Richard Curtis characters: Kook or Duke?

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