The Celluloid Cellar

Out on the wily, windy moors we get ready for a very saucy time as we watch Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi roll and fall in green. It's Emerald Fennel's "Wuthering Heights", a horny, grandiose adaptation that's angered English Graduates everywhere. But how is it as a film? Listen now to hear our thoughts.Timecodes0.03.57 - Film News: 28 Years Later 3 In Development Peril0.08.17 - Film News: Timothée Chamalet’s Hot Take on Opera and Ballet0.17.28 - Film News: Netflix Outbid by Paramount to buy Warner Bros0.22.44 - Wuthering Heights (2026) - Movie Review1.05.52 - Cinema Snack ReviewIntro music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

An episode of epic proportions! It's the moment some of you have been waiting for, our review of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (Extended Edition), just in time for the movie's 25th Anniversary. What do we think of Peter Jackson's genre-defining fantasy film? Listen to this stockingly big episode to find out.Timecodes0.04.14 - History of J. R. R. Tolkien and his Writing0.18.27 - Previous Film Versions & Attempted Adaptations of The Lord of The Rings0.29.50 - Peter Jackson’s Filmography and The Road to The One Ring0.56.10 - 'The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of the Ring' (Extended Edition) Review *SPOILERS*1.47.06 - Cinema Snacks Review

This week we have an extra special treat from the vault for you! It's a commentary track of Pierce Brosnan's action spectacular Live Wire. Get ready for explosions galore and explosions of gore in what 'DC Goes to the Movies' calls "the best bad movie" set in Washington D.C.Podcast theme music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.comLive Wire is directed by Christian Duguay and distributed by New Line Cinema. The score is by Craig Safan. We have no ownership over this movie but this commentary track is a work of criticism protected under "Fair Use" in the US and "Fair Dealing" in the UK.

Almost a month of 2026 has gone by so it's about bloody time that we take a look back at 2025 and choose our best and worst films of that mid cinematic year. We're also bringing you our review of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, maybe the most distrubing mainstream film in a long time, as well as our predictions for the 2026 Oscars. This is our longest episode yet so you better start listening sooner rather than later, or the next one will already be out!Timecodes:0.01.56 - What We’ve been Watching0.07.26 - 2026 Oscar Nominations and Our Winner Predictions0.21.17 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - Non-Spoiler Review0.52.18 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - Spoilers1.06.09 - Best Films of 20251.23.45 - Worst Films of 20251.32.52 - Snack ReviewIntro theme by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

They say good things come to those who wait. We've waited a bloody long time for Avatar: Fire and Ash so that means it should be fantastic. But is it? Listen to our very timely thoughts right now.Timecodes0.04.31 - Film News: Rush Hour 4 in the works at Paramount0.06.42 - Film News: Zootopia 2 passes $1 Billion at the Worldwide Box Office0.07.46 - Film News: Hollywood’s Box Office Total for 20250.08.53 - Most Anticipated Films of 20260.22.17 - Jack’s Non-Spoiler Thoughts of Stranger Things 0.26.48 - Film News: Metropolis on Tour0.29.20 - Avatar: Fire & Ash Non-Spoiler Review1.00.09 - Avatar: Fire & Ash Spoilers1.17.47 - Timeline of the Avatar Sequel Delays1.33.03 - Cinema Snack ReviewTheme music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

Ho ho ho! It's that magical festive time of year once again and we here at The Celluloid Cellar want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and an incredibly Happy New Year! In this episode, we talk about some of our seasonal favourites, some lesser known gems and debate whether a film set at Christmas counts as a Christmas film. Fill your stocking one last time in 2025 and thank you for listening to us this year.Timecodes0.05.59 - Classic Christmas films0.25.37 - Unconventional Christmas Films and Hidden Gems0.42.13 - Films Set at Christmas but are they Christmas Films?Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

Get yourself on a treadmill, out on the road, or racing around a track as it's time for our review of The Running Man (2025)! This is a hot, fresh, and very current review for you all as it leaves most cinemas this Thursday. If you get the chance, go see it, it's fun! If you don't, ignore that and listen to the pod for our in-depth thoughts.Timecodes0.02.54 - Film News: Low Box Office Post-Pandemic0.07.05 - Film News: Netflix Slated to Buy Warner Bros.0.24.45 - The Running Man (1987) Quick Review0.35.40 - The Running Man (2025)0.58.50 - The Running Man (2025) - Spoilers1.10.03 - Cinema Snack ReviewTheme music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

It's a shortie but a goodie this week as we release an episode from the vault. We're shining a spotlight on recent pair of Simpsons episodes that are actually great? Shocking, I know. Listen now to find out why A Serious Flanders is worth watching. Bye-diddily-eye, neighbourinos! Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

It has been a long wait but the time has finally come for us to venture to the abandonded town of 'Shelby Oaks'. What did we think of YouTube critic Chris Stuckmann's Directorial Debut? Did it disappoint or did it creep us out? Or did it do a little bit of both? Listen to hear our thoughts on that and the underseen mind-bender 'It's What's Inside', out now on Netflix.Timecodes:0.04.53 - Film News: John Williams scoring Spielberg’s next film0.06.52 - Film News: The Adventures of Cliff Booth Release Date0.08.55 - Film News: Quentin Tarantino’s Return to Acting0.11.48 - 'Shelby Oaks' Non-Spoiler Review0.42.04 - 'Shelby Oaks' Spoilers1.03.08 - 'It’s What’s Inside' Review1.14.28 - As A Father1.15.37 - Cinema Snack ReviewsSources:https://variety.com/2025/film/news/john-williams-steven-spielberg-ufo-movie-1236563896/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/david-fincher-and-brad-pitts-the-adventures-of-cliff-booth-circling-summer-2026-cinema-release/https://screenrant.com/quentin-tarantino-only-what-we-carry-casting/ Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

Spooky season is upon us and this week, the boys quake in their boots as they review Black Phone 2. Does this scream-quel live up to the chilling supernatural drama of the first film? Listen to find out, if you dare.Timecodes0.03.07 - What we’ve been watching, Barbarian, The Monkey, The Long Walk, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Se7en, 0.11.30 - Simpsons Treehouse of Horror0.15.15 - Black Phone 2 Review0.35.30 - Black Phone 2 SPOILERS0.57.35 - TV Recommendations and General Chat1.09.34 - The Inbetweeners ReturnsSourcesLast Podcast on the Left, Black Phone 2: An Interview with Scott Derrickson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRqrmRY2A58Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

My goodness, get ready for an absolutely huge episode! We review Cillian Murphy's new Netflix Drama, 'Steve'. We get a little bit spooky as we talk about some of our favourite Halloween movies. And Cameron risks the destruction of the pod by Swifties with his review of Taylor Swift's The Release Party of a Showgirl. It was nice knowing you.Timecodes: 0.05.56 - Film News - Passion of the Christ 2: Resurrection Boogaloo0.15.06 - TV Recommendations - The Marvelous Mrs Maisel & Slow Horses0.21.26 - TV News: Harry Potter TV Series Dumbledore Photos0.23.06 - Steve - Film Review0.48.19 - Has Stranger Things Missed It’s Chance?0.54.00 - Our Favourite Halloween Movies1.23.47 - Midnight Releases1.27.40 - Taylor Swift: The Release Party of a Showgirl Review1.36.41 - The Future of CinemaMusic by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

Put you headphones on and take yourself for a nice long walk as you listen to our review of The Long Walk! We've made our way back to the cinema in time for one of the biggest surprises of the year. This dystopian thriller is as engaging as it is harrowing and we couldn't bloody stop talking about it.Timecodes: 0.02.10 - R.I.P. Robert Redford0.05.23 - Parent and Baby Screenings and cinema ettiquette 0.10.37 - Cinema Re-Releases0.16.24 - Remake of The Bodyguard in the works0.21.20 - Bond Casting After Dune 3 is filmed0.29.55 - The Long Walk Review0.58.01 - The Long Walk SPOILERSSources:- First Look at The Long Walk, Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/first-look-at-stephen-king-the-long-walk?srsltid=AfmBOoozpXQdo__1B3m9bkEmOIH8qFD92AfZ3oXI1vCtOM9wI0--xVhi - Cooper Hoffman, People Magazine Interview: https://people.com/cooper-hoffman-walked-close-to-400-miles-in-long-walk-11804473 Music by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com

Get ready to witness 'the overwhelming indifference of nature,' as this week we take a look at movies starring deadly animals. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws with us and contemplate the line between beast and man with Grizzly Man. Also, Cameron suffers through Tommy Wiseau's 2nd film, Big Shark. One guess to figure out what the movie's about. Timecodes:0.04.01 - Jaws 50th Anniversary Review0.46.17 - Jaws Spoilers0.50.40 - Grizzly Man1.14.57 - Tommy Wiseau’s Big SharkSources:- What is it like working with Tommy Wiseau? | Christian Schultz Full Podcast Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9seLqgx6QzoMusic by internet legend Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

The boys are back from their hiatus with a hot fresh review of a moive that's 20 years old! Goodness, how time flies. They've been away so long that Batman Begins is now retro and Jack has a child. Has some time away and the arrival of a newborn affected their reviewing abilities. Listen to find out.Timecodes:0.05.37 - Film & TV News - Chris Colombus and the new Harry Potter Series0.13.29 - Alien: Earth Episodes 1 - 40.19.12 - F1: The Movie - Jack’s Review0.27.17 - Batman Begins Review1.03.23 - “As A Father”1.07.21 - Batman Begins Spoilers1.12.55 - Could the world do with a Batman? Politics timeMusic by internet legend Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

It's not the size that matters but what you do with it. This is our ethos this week as we have a very short episode for you in a bit of a different format. This is because Jack has had a baby and is on paternity leave! Congratulations to him and his partner! But never fear, Cameron has reviews of Friendship and Another Round in our male mid-life crisis spectacular. Hope you enjoy and find some peace, unlike our protagonists.Timecodes:02.22 - Friendship Review09.48 - Another Round Review14.54 - Crash (1996) Very Breif ReviewSources: Andrew DeYoung Indiewire interview: https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/friendship-director-andrew-deyoung-tim-robinson-a24-1235121831/Music by internet legend Kevin MacLeod

This week we're releasing a recording from the vault that's a little different but we're very excited about it. It's a movie commentary for the greatest action film of 2008: Hayden Christiansen's 'Jumper'. That is all. Timecodes:0.02.56 - Movie/Commentary startsMusic by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's our review of Superman (2025). This week the boys get tucked into James Gunn's latest superhero film. Is it magical fun for the whole family? Is it woke nonsense? Is it the death of the DCU before it's even begun? Listen to find out. Timecodes:0.06.30 - Superman Review0.47.45 - Superman SpoilersSources: David Corenswet's GQ Interview: https://youtu.be/u8zoxUlFo7E?feature=sharedFandango Interview: https://youtu.be/SN2Qolp5yJ4?feature=sharedDavid Corenswet's CBS Sunday Morning Interview: https://youtu.be/aLqeqn0IA0Q?feature=sharedJames Gunn, Framestore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nGveoQTYq8James Gunn's Insta (He's constantly sharing things on there so I've lost track of if it's a good source): https://www.instagram.com/jamesgunn?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=OWtqdXN4NW91cDN6Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

Get ready to scream as this week the boys review the latest horror hit, 28 Years Later, and it's terrifying predecessor from many moons ago, 28 Days Later. Some exciting new Bond news is also touched upon and Jack gives the quickest most spoiler filled 28 Weeks Later review known to man. Timecodes:0.03.05 - Denis Villeneuve is the director for Bond 260.15.11 - 28 Days Later Review0.31.55 - 28 Days Later Spoilers0.41.14 - 28 Weeks Later Review (Spoilers) 0.43.33 - 28 Years Later Review1.08.42 - 28 Years Later SpoilersSources: Alex Garland's GQ Interview - https://youtu.be/bVbt8qG7Fl8?feature=sharedArcher Green's 28 Days Later video - https://youtu.be/GNB2oMISvsI?feature=sharedDenis Villeneuve Letterboxed - https://youtu.be/R-Kzu1A58gs?feature=sharedDenis Villeuve Criterion Closet - https://youtu.be/UrgucAPeqIs?feature=sharedIntro Music and 'References, References, References' by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com'Albatross' by Fleetwood Mac.'James Bond Theme' by John Barry and Monty Norman.

It's a bumper week of huge movie reviews! The boys split up to watch one film each: with Cameron tackling 'Predator: Killer of Killers', and Jack witnessing 'How To Train Your Dragon', before joinging together for a big joint review of Nic Cage's 'The Surfer'. Does 'How To Train Your Dragon' measure up to the original? Does Predator slay? Does Nic Cage ride the waves?0.07.04 - Predator: Killer of Killers Review0.15.39 - How To Train Your Dragon Review0.42.05 - The Surfer Review1.14.57 - Harry Potter TV Series Casting and Our Fan CastingMusic by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com

All good things must come to an end. It's time for our review of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning where we find out if Ethan Hunt can manage to save the world one last time and if Tom Cruise truly is Cinema Jesus. But that's not all! The boys each have their own sneaky quick reviews of Lilo & Stitch and The Phoencian Scheme respectfully. Have Disney got another live-action winner? Has Wes Anderson disappeared up his own paisley patterned butthole? Tune in to find out.Timecodes: 0.02.43 - General Mission Impossible Series Thoughts0.05.40 - The Final Reckoning Review0.40.21 - Jack’s Lilo & Stitch Thoughts0.45.15 - The Final Reckoning SPOILERS1.00.15 - Cam’s The Phoenician Scheme ReviewSources: Hollywood Reporter News, It is The Final Reckoning- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-cruise-making-movies-into-100s-mission-impossible-1236220928/BBC News, Box Office and Reviews - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g2w8pqeyvoHappy, Sad, Confused Podcast, Christopher McQuarrie Interview - https://youtu.be/KNmwfjEvXiw?feature=sharedLetterboxd, Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise Interview - https://youtu.be/W547Rx8GlHY?si=h8hu2n2C_ijutmOuTom Cruise Cinema Con Announcement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiPFIOfqZO0 Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com