Poor. Smug, talentless presenters.
The trouble with this podcast is that although these film critics may be good with the written word, they are poor presenters. Their jokes are weak, their attempts at being smart is contrived and their smugness is annoying. Worse, they have no spark and really show why they weren't originally employed for their broadcast skills. They criticize performers for their lack of skills but seem to be oblivious to their own lack of talent. It's pretty embarrassing and annoying most of the time.Read full review »
Naicher via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 03/06/16
More reviews of The Guardian's Film Weekly
Guardian - please, please green light this podcast again. It is (was) fantastic.... Please. It is (was) one of the many things that differentiates The Guardian from other, lesser papers. I will be buying one less paper a week in protest until you do... And I like buying your paper so please bring...Read full review »
Alcampbell via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/11/12
Oh dear. What a waste of a podcast. The reviews on this sound like they are being read directly from the newspaper and the use of language is excruciating. The interview towards the end was less of an embarrassment but this was too little too late. Terrible intro music and an uncharismatic...Read full review »
roryborealis via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/02/07
Jason Solomons really knows his stuff. It's refreshing to hear such a film enthusiast and what a fabulous turn of phrase.Read full review »
Pieguy via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/04/07
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