Pulp Kitchen: A Film Podcast

In this episode we are joined by friend of the show, Fred Asquith! We sat down to unpack all of the best picture winners of the 21st Century and decide which was was the very best!Check out Fred's channel:https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCE2A8F2sGldDakbuiilK4HQPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are Christian Bale's best movies...? We ran through his filmography and unpacked our favourite roles of his career. We also discussed our reaction to the 2026 BAFTAs and end of course with a game. 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:30 - BAFTAs Reaction00:11:00 - Christian Bale01:01:49 - Emails01:28:33 - GamePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this SPOILERCAST, we are discussing the HBO Game Of Thrones mini-series A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, and why we think this is exactly how you handle IP. Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode George is reviewing EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the new concert film restoration project from Baz Luhrmann. Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James reviews Mary Bronstein's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, starring Rose Byrne. Let us knwo what you thought of the film in the comments. Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James weighs in on his experience watching Charli XCX's new satire comedy The Moment. What was it that made BRAT a phenomenon? Does anyone actually understand why it worked? This film tries to answer that question. Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the most romantic movies ever made? We asked and you answered! In this episode we run through all the top picks from our audience. We also weigh in on our favourites and some underrated romantic gems. Let us know any big ones we missed in the comments.Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George sat down with Chris Pratt to chat about his new movie ‘MERCY’ last month - here is the interview in full!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The verdict is in. We’ve seen Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights and we have thoughts.
Did Emerald Fennell reinvent the story or misunderstand it entirely?Let us know in the comments:
Is this story romantic or misjudged?
Did this adaptation do it justice?Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week James has seen The Testament Of Ann Lee, and weighs in on this cinematic, musical biopic. Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re reviewing Chris Hemsworth action film Crime 101. Plus, James has seen Sam Raimi’s latest film Send Help starring Rachel McAdams. We also check in on who will be the next James Bond and end with some fun movie trivia. 00:00:00 - Intro00:07:08 - Crime 10100:28:43 - Send Help00:38:29 - Emails00:51:13 - GameMERCH:https://pulpkitchen.dashery.com/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we ruin through all of your picks for the best movie villains of all time. We also share some of our favourites with impressions peppered throughout. We of course read all your emails and end with a game!Join us on 12 February for a special night at VUE West End, where we’ll be experiencing the brand new EPIC screen for the first time.Get all the details and tickets here:https://www.myvue.com/cinema/leicester-square/film/pulp-kitchen-special-february-2026MERCH:https://pulpkitchen.dashery.com/Don’t forget to check out our January Patreon Sale.Use code PULP33 for 33% off until the end of January.https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the most EPIC movie moments of all time..? In this episode we run through your votes and unpack them, as well as reveal what epic moments we can't wait to see on the big screen in 2026.Join us on 12 February for a special night at VUE West End, where we’ll be experiencing the brand new EPIC screen for the first time.We’d love to see as many of you there as possible. Head over to our Instagram poll and vote for the 2025 film you want to watch on the EPIC screen. Your choice decides the night!Get all the details and tickets here:https://www.myvue.com/cinema/leicester-square/film/pulp-kitchen-special-february-2026This episode is sponsored by VUE.MERCH:https://pulpkitchen.dashery.com/Don’t forget to check out our January Patreon Sale.Use code PULP33 for 33% off until the end of January.https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, George reviews new horror film Primate. We go through all your latest emails and of course end with some film trivia.In this episode, George reviews new horror film Primate. We go through all your latest emails and of course end with some film trivia.00:00:00 - Intro00:07:48 - Primate00:23:51 - Emails00:35:20 - GameMERCH:https://pulpkitchen.dashery.com/Don’t forget to check out our January Patreon Sale.Use code PULP33 for 33% off until the end of January.https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Game Of Thrones is back! This time with a very different smaller scale series A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. We caught the first 2 episodes and weigh on whether or not we will be returning to Westeros. Don’t forget to check out our January Patreon Sale.Use code PULP33 for 33% off until the end of January.https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, James reviews the latest film starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, The History of Sound. We also both saw Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s new Netflix film, The Rip, and break down our thoughts.As always, we dive into your emails, reading out your takes on the latest releases, and finish things off with a game.00:00:00 - Intro00:13:27 - The History Of Sound00:21:35 - The Rip00:34:40 - Emails00:56:58 - GameDon’t forget to check out our Patreon January Sale.Use code PULP33 for 33% off until the end of January.https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this spoiler-filled episode, we dive deep into HAMNET and the performance that defines it.Jessie Buckley delivers a raw, devastating turn that feels instantly awards-bound, and in this discussion we break down why her work in Hamnet isn’t just great, but a genuine Best Actress lock. From the emotional weight of the film to the craft behind Buckley’s performance, this is a full spoiler conversation about the film's devastating ending, and why this role will dominate awards season.Don’t forget to check out our January Patreon Sale.Use code PULP33 for 33% off until the end of January.https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re kicking off 2026 with a huge episode.This week, James reviews awards contender Hamnet, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. We also dive into 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and sit down with Jack O’Connell to talk about playing the villain in the latest horror from Nia DaCosta and Alex Garland.Don’t forget to check out our January Patreon Sale.Use code PULP33 for 33% off until the end of January.https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcast00:00:00 - Intro00:01:23 - Catch up00:15:36 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple intro00:24:22 - Jack O'Connell00:33:14 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple review00:49:45 - Hamnet review01:13:27 - Emails01:30:29 - GameSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! We run through some of the most exciting movies heading our way in 2026. Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George gives his in-depth take on Timothee Chalamet's new movie MARTY SUPREME, and why it's his favourite film of 2025. He also reads out your email reactions to the film. NB: this review contains SPOILERS.Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.