Back once again... again... AGAIN for my list of the best and worst films of 2023. I don't go much further outside of that... a bit of stand-up comedy... some plans to catch up on director blind spots... expect bold words. 

I have returned after 8 months, a new record! This time I bring a guest, after teasing his appearance since the very beginning, Joe O'Donohoe of The Lazy Dad's Guide To Movies is finally here to talk about everything from Blu-rays to underrated Jackie Chan films to creating shorts in his youth and even how he carries a torch for Amanda Donohoe (No relation). Enjoy all this and much more, plus lots of echoes, sound issues and potentially double the amount of swearing you usually find here....

My big 2022 return has finally found its sequel... in 2023! Once again, I'm back... I plan to be back for longer... Time will tell on that front. In this triumphant return, I list my favourite and least favourite films of 2022 as well as mention a few gems in the middle and a whole heap of honourable mentions! Enjoy if you dare.

I have returned! After almost 7 months away, I'm back to talk about the best and worst films of 2021! Join me in my post-covid, brain-fog state as I yammer on for almost 2 hours of shite! All that lovely swearing, back into your earholes. Enjoy!

In this new but not secret episode, I talk about the mammoth Vinegar Syndrome sale, Quentin Tarantino's plans for his own boutique Blu-Ray label & a secret failed episode, lost to the ether. Plus, reviews for Nobody, Oxygen, Spiral: From The Book of Saw, Army of The Dead, Fried Barry, Mortal Kombat, Friends: The Reunion & more.

In this miniature milestone which deserves no celebration. I give an ACTUAL review of Zack Snyder's Justice League, I talk about the new issue with bald-discrimination, reviewing films in-depth, reviews of TV-shows: Your Honor, WandaVision & Servant, plans for YouTube, scumbag film studios & the annoucned cast for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Plus, reviews for the future cult-horror classic, The Empty Man & crazy Netflix comedy, Bad Trip. Enjoy!

Another long awaited return... I'll have to stop with those... In this episode I ramble about some new releases and gush about physical media labels, specifically Vinegar Syndrome. Also, tiny reviews for Zack Synder's Justice League, Cherry, Promising Young Woman, Boss Level, Willy's Wonderland & more!

In this episode I ramble about my top 20 films of 2020 as well as my bottom 9 films of the year and whatever films in between. And certs of course... how could I forget.

in this new year's episode; I speak about the ever-changing future of cinema once again, my plans for future podcasts, finally breaking free from my room and being able to record ANYWHERE now, guests, updates to the Cracked Reel Facebook and some Blu-rays I got from the HMV Premium Collection. Also, Die Hard is a Christmas film, end of story. Enjoy!

After one of my now world-famous hiatuses, I am back to talk about my entire month October horror viewing as well as the state of the cinemas once again, film festivals, a shocking discovery about one of my favourite Blu-rays & future podcast plans. Plus reviews for Borat: Subsequent Movie Film, The Trial of The Chicaco 7, The El Duce Tapes & Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema. Enjoy!

In this eagerly awaited episode I yet again talk about where I've been, Disney backtracking their plans, the controversy surrounding Netflix's Cuties, the ridiculous new Best Picture guidelines, Aul' Lad Films and why do people even watch films? Also the plethora of Blu-rays I bought and reviews for Tenet, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Peninsula, The Binge, Project Power & more. Enjoy!

Another brief hiatus broken with an exhausted but brisk rant. Today I talk about the possible new movement in cinema, cinemas finally reopening, studios wanting mediocre films, the glorious OLED purchase & the birth of 70s grit. Plus, very brief reviews for 101 Films' release of Split Second, Succession and Kingdom. Grup.

In this episode, I spend about 45 mins in full fiery, ranty, complaining mode about censorship, removal of films & TV from streaming sites, blackface, hypocrisy, bad comedy & more! Plus, a recap of the multitude of Blu-rays I've amassed the past month, the importance of comedic freedom and reviews of Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods & Judd Apatow's The King of Staten Island. Enjoy!

In this episode, I list 40 overlooked films of the 2010s that I believe need more attention, HBO MAX, the Zack Snyder Cut of Justice League, Netflix censorship, FINALLY getting a multi-region player and reviews for The Lord of The Rings Trilogy. Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about where I have been, the possible reopening of cinemas, the controversy of The Last of Us 2, the problems with forced diversity, Tom Cruise in Space, Jerry Stiller and more. Plus, I list the abundance of Blu-rays I treated myself to during lockdown. Stay in and enjoy!

In this episode I talk about the insane success of online streaming and physical media during lockdown, gritty Italian crime shows, cringe comedy, coronasploitation and the modern golden age of TV. Plus, reviews for Gangs of London, After Life, Vivarium & Jay And Silent Bob Reboot. Stay home and enjoy!

In this episode, I edit out about 40 minutes of coughing and wheezing to bring just over 2hrs of high speed shite talk, with topics such as the dark fate of cinema, online film festivals, the 20-year anniversary of Jackass, dream Blu-ray box sets, a rare chat about certificates & is 4K Blu-ray worth it? Plus, 15 film reviews including Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, Queen & Slim, Bad Boys For Life & Impractical Jokers: The Movie. Stay home and enjoy!

In this delayed episode recorded about 2 weeks ago, I talk about the fate of cinema as we know it, censorship AGAIN, VOD and a total of 13 reviews for the 13th episode - very unlucky! Plus reviews for The Hunt, The Invisible Man and the most popular film on the planet right now, Contagion. Stay home and enjoy!

At last, the first Spotlight Special as promised! Kicking off with an in-depth look at the original five Death Wish films starring Charles Bronson as well as a look at the Bruce Willis remake directed by Eli Roth. Expect full spoilers for all six films and lots of horrendous content. Oh and why Michael Winner was a scumbag. Enjoy!

In this episode I ramble about the pesky Coronavirus, the disastrous Corey Feldman screening, The Last of Us HBO series, the fall of The Walking Dead, the rise of Blu-ray, a forgotten boutique label & the problem with horror comedy. Plus, my most vitriolic review ever and a recommendation for the TRUE Max Payne film. Stay indoors and enjoy!

In this more palatable 88 minute episode, I talk about more film certificate nonsense, supporting fan edits, Corey Feldman's bleak upcoming documentary, my DEFINITIVE rating system and the separation of art & artist. Plus, reviews for films old and new such as In Search of Darkness, Guns Akimbo, True History of The Kelly Gang, Dark Waters & Freaks. Enjoy! #KillAllThePaedos

In this episode I complete the list of the 100 best films of the 2010s from number 50 - 1. Yet again, no b******t and just straight into the list! I promised last time it would be shorter and... I failed... Ah well, indulge yourself in almost 3hrs of film shite-talk!

In this mammoth episode, I finally list my 100 best films of the 2010s from number 100 - 51. No b******t, just right into the list... well, after I call Harvey Weinstein a scumbag of course. Expect an over usage of the words amazing, incredible, masterpiece, mind-blowing and more! Part 2 will be much shorter... I promise (I hope). Enjoy!

In this episode I FINALLY list the 20 best films of 2019 after promising to do so for weeks; I ramble about 3-star ratings, film certificates (again) and an iconic 80s bad guy comments on my Instagram! Plus, the 12 worst films of 2019 and reviews for Birds of Prey & Greed. LISTEN!