Featuring: - Dr Bob Mann from One Mann's Movies & film reviewer on BBC Radio Solent; - Scott Forbes from The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook; - Emma Sewell from Emma@The Movies; - The Reverend Andy Godfrey from Konnect Radio and Sorted Magazine;  and new for the first time this week... - Dan Cook from Dan Cook Movie Reviews on Facebook.   In this Christmas week episode Bob, Scott, Andy, Emma and Dan review the following films:  Godzilla Minus One: a new take on the classic monster flick;Femme: Gorgeous George MacKay in a disturbing and violent revenge drama; Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom - the soggy franchise hopefully takes its last gulp of air;Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget - more animated anarchy from Aardman; andThe Shift: a multiverse based sci-fi thriller. We also run through the UK/Ireland Top 10 at the box office and have the sixth edition of a new film quiz: "Dr Bob's Movie Montage Mystery"! And in AOB we look forward to the new films coming out on Boxing Day and early in the New Year. AI Generated Shownotes: Summary In this episode of Flickering Dreams, the hosts discuss various films including Godzilla Minus One, Femme, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and The Shift. They also play a game called Dr. Bob's Movie Montage Mystery. They also discuss the top 10 films in the UK and Ireland and share holiday wishes and upcoming films. In this conversation, the participants discuss various aspects of the film industry, including its importance in society, the role of actors, the impact of technology, and the future of film. They also share their personal experiences and insights. Takeaways The hosts enjoyed the film Godzilla Minus One and praised its balance between characterization and destruction.Femme is a powerful drama that explores gay and transgender issues and revenge.The hosts had fun playing Dr. Bob's Movie Montage Mystery and tried to guess the film based on still images.Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom is a Marvel-like DC film with references to other superhero movies.Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a sweet and funny family film with clever characters and visual gags.The Shift is a thought-provoking science fiction film with a compelling story and strong performances.The top 10 films in the UK and Ireland include Wonka, Godzilla minus one, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.Upcoming films include Ferrari, Next Goal Wins, and The Boy and the Heron. Film plays a significant role in society, reflecting and influencing culture.Actors have the power to bring characters to life and evoke emotions in audiences.Technology has revolutionized filmmaking, providing new tools and techniques.The future of film is likely to involve advancements in technology and changes in storytelling. Music: Hip Jazz by Bensound. Any clips used are taken from YouTube trailers or posted clips. Copyright remains with the original owners. As this podcast involves review, criticism and observation on the copyrighted materials, the clips are used under a ‘Fair Use’ policy. If copyright owners object to such use, please email [email protected] and they will be removed.