web02.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 15:23:16 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Films on Trial - Episodes Tagged with “Stephen King” https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/tags/stephen%20king Fri, 30 Apr 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 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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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 Dark Tower https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/174 28f1dcc3-41fb-48e6-bd63-f32ce26bd960 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 174 The Dark Tower full 4 Films on Trial Our Stephen King season continues as we put The Dark Tower on trial this week. Is it locked and loaded or firing blanks? 59:58 yes <p>The Dark Tower is on trial this week. Is it locked and loaded or firing blanks?</p> <p>Alex defends, saying that this film keeps the spirit of the books it is based on alive whilst making some much-needed changes for the big screen. Dave and Gav very much disagree, saying that an atrocious script and impenetrable plot make this a dud.</p> <p>And as if that wasn't enough, we have an impression of Matthew McConaughey and a discussion of Gav's new DIY projects that is longer than it should be.</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/174" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/174</a> </p> Stephen King, The Dark Tower, Matthew McConaughey, Idris Elba The Dark Tower is on trial this week. Is it locked and loaded or firing blanks?

Alex defends, saying that this film keeps the spirit of the books it is based on alive whilst making some much-needed changes for the big screen. Dave and Gav very much disagree, saying that an atrocious script and impenetrable plot make this a dud.

And as if that wasn't enough, we have an impression of Matthew McConaughey and a discussion of Gav's new DIY projects that is longer than it should be.

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]]> The Dark Tower is on trial this week. Is it locked and loaded or firing blanks?

Alex defends, saying that this film keeps the spirit of the books it is based on alive whilst making some much-needed changes for the big screen. Dave and Gav very much disagree, saying that an atrocious script and impenetrable plot make this a dud.

And as if that wasn't enough, we have an impression of Matthew McConaughey and a discussion of Gav's new DIY projects that is longer than it should be.

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]]> Pet Sematary (2019) https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/173 171e4655-9851-4cc3-9848-2dbc79230dd4 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 173 Pet Sematary (2019) full 4 Films on Trial Our Stephen King Season continues as we put Pet Sematary in the stand this week. Heaven sent or does it buy the farm? 1:05:08 yes <p>Pet Sematary is in the stand this week. Heaven sent or does it buy the farm?</p> <p>Gav has another crack at getting a Pet Sematary film on the hit list after failing with the 1989 version. He points to interesting changes that keep the plot fresh and a solid cast. Alex and Ausy disagree, saying that there is just something wrong about the basic story to Pet Sematary which makes it impossible to adapt.</p> <p>All this with an impression of Fred Gwynne from the original and a quiz all about Stephen King characters</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/173" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/173</a> </p> Stephen King, Pet Sematary, Horror Movie Pet Sematary is in the stand this week. Heaven sent or does it buy the farm?

Gav has another crack at getting a Pet Sematary film on the hit list after failing with the 1989 version. He points to interesting changes that keep the plot fresh and a solid cast. Alex and Ausy disagree, saying that there is just something wrong about the basic story to Pet Sematary which makes it impossible to adapt.

All this with an impression of Fred Gwynne from the original and a quiz all about Stephen King characters

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Gav has another crack at getting a Pet Sematary film on the hit list after failing with the 1989 version. He points to interesting changes that keep the plot fresh and a solid cast. Alex and Ausy disagree, saying that there is just something wrong about the basic story to Pet Sematary which makes it impossible to adapt.

All this with an impression of Fred Gwynne from the original and a quiz all about Stephen King characters

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]]> The Green Mile https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/172 06370cdf-36ff-4ee0-a19d-56f69fe9b08e Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 172 The Green Mile full 4 Films on Trial Our Stephen King Season continues as we put The Green Mile in the hot seat this week. Is it capital or a punishment? 57:58 yes <p>The Green Mile is in the hot seat this week. Is it capital or a punishment?</p> <p>Dave defends alone, calling this part of the trifecta of Stephen King adaptations by Frank Darrabont alongside the Shawshank Redemption and The Mist. Gav and Alex prosecute, saying that at over 3 hours this film begins to feel like a prison sentence itself.</p> <p>All this with a light hearted impression of someone with a urinary infection and a quiz all about the colour green in films.</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/172" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/172</a> </p> Green Mile, Stephen King, Movie Review, Tom Hanks The Green Mile is in the hot seat this week. Is it capital or a punishment?

Dave defends alone, calling this part of the trifecta of Stephen King adaptations by Frank Darrabont alongside the Shawshank Redemption and The Mist. Gav and Alex prosecute, saying that at over 3 hours this film begins to feel like a prison sentence itself.

All this with a light hearted impression of someone with a urinary infection and a quiz all about the colour green in films.

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]]> The Green Mile is in the hot seat this week. Is it capital or a punishment?

Dave defends alone, calling this part of the trifecta of Stephen King adaptations by Frank Darrabont alongside the Shawshank Redemption and The Mist. Gav and Alex prosecute, saying that at over 3 hours this film begins to feel like a prison sentence itself.

All this with a light hearted impression of someone with a urinary infection and a quiz all about the colour green in films.

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]]> Doctor Sleep https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/171 c34012c6-4670-468a-9e9f-4e8ee78a3c3b Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 171 Doctor Sleep full 4 Films on Trial We start a new Stephen King Season this week, as we put Doctor Sleep on trial. Is it a dream come true or should they have let sleeping dogs lie? 1:03:44 yes <p>Doctor Sleep is on trial this week. Is it a dream come true or should they have let sleeping dogs lie?</p> <p>Ausy and Dave argue that the film had a major problem in being a sequel to both 'The Shining' book and the Kubrick adaptation, the result being a confused mess. Gav very much disagrees, pointing out the incredible work by director Mike Flanagan in melding these worlds together and still telling an important story of dealing with loss and trauma.</p> <p>All this with an impression of Jack Nicholson and a quiz where you guess the film from the Ewan McGregor quote.</p> <p><a href="http://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/171" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.filmsontrial.co.uk/171</a> </p> Doctor Sleep, Stephen King, Horror, Movie Review, Ewan McGregor Doctor Sleep is on trial this week. Is it a dream come true or should they have let sleeping dogs lie?

Ausy and Dave argue that the film had a major problem in being a sequel to both 'The Shining' book and the Kubrick adaptation, the result being a confused mess. Gav very much disagrees, pointing out the incredible work by director Mike Flanagan in melding these worlds together and still telling an important story of dealing with loss and trauma.

All this with an impression of Jack Nicholson and a quiz where you guess the film from the Ewan McGregor quote.

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]]> Doctor Sleep is on trial this week. Is it a dream come true or should they have let sleeping dogs lie?

Ausy and Dave argue that the film had a major problem in being a sequel to both 'The Shining' book and the Kubrick adaptation, the result being a confused mess. Gav very much disagrees, pointing out the incredible work by director Mike Flanagan in melding these worlds together and still telling an important story of dealing with loss and trauma.

All this with an impression of Jack Nicholson and a quiz where you guess the film from the Ewan McGregor quote.

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]]> Watchmen https://www.filmsontrial.co.uk/47 003a7d5f-95ff-4bf5-a216-d157014a211b Wed, 23 May 2018 04:00:00 +0100 Films on Trial 47 Watchmen full 2 Films on Trial A refreshing take on the superhero genre or is DC deceiving us again? <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/a/ac84bd9b-ff0b-4440-8abd-157ffaa9ad4f/6Z0Y7wa9.jpeg" alt="watchmen" class="image-responsive"> 1:12:08 yes <p>This week Joel is prosecuting Watchmen and Dave is trying to get it on the Hit List. The crew also discuss the trailer for Jurassic World 2, the upcoming Tommyknockers remake with James Wan directing and who the guys believe are the most naturally menacing actors of all time. All this and a quiz invented by Alex this week with mixed results.</p> <p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/a/ac84bd9b-ff0b-4440-8abd-157ffaa9ad4f/6Z0Y7wa9.jpeg" alt="watchmen" class="image-responsive"> </p> Watchmen, Zack Synder This week Joel is prosecuting Watchmen and Dave is trying to get it on the Hit List. The crew also discuss the trailer for Jurassic World 2, the upcoming Tommyknockers remake with James Wan directing and who the guys believe are the most naturally menacing actors of all time. All this and a quiz invented by Alex this week with mixed results.

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