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We take our first steps into 2022 with optimism for the future, and so take a look at some of the films expected over this next 12 months.  We also look at the recent releases Don't Look Up and The Protégé, and cast our eyes back to the 80s for our Deep Dive this week, which is The Goonies. We also give our thoughts on the first episode of Book of Boba Fett on Disney+, as well as the usual news and chat that makes the show what it is. Contact us: Twitter  @FilmFileUK Instagram  FilmFileUK Email  podcast@filmfile.uk Leave a message and maybe be included on the show via https://anchor.fm/filmfileuk/message

Collecting the reviews from episodes 21 to 25 of the podcast, over this compilation we explore Boogie Nights, Monty Python's Holy Grail, Last of the Mohicans, Flash Gordon, Good Will Hunting, Enter The Dragon, The Town, Rushmore, Never Be Done: The Richard Lett Story, Election, and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest! These clips were from shows recorded early into lockdown 2020, and we were still getting used to remote recording, so the sound mix is varied. If you enjoy the show, why not subscribe and follow us. You can get in touch via: Twitter @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Email podcast@filmfile.uk

Compiling the reviews from Episodes 16 through 20 of the show, we cover Starman, Superman, Princess Bride, Serpico, Flags of our Fathers, Letters From Iwo Jima, Untouchables, The Platform, Bad Boys For Life, Finding Neverland, and The Abyss!  A whole chunk of films that kept us busy at the start of lockdown in 2020! Find us on Twitter @FilmFileUK email us via podcast@filmfile.uk

This latest bonus episode compiling the reviews from the show sees us talk about The Grudge, 1917, Uncut Gems, Rhythm Section, Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood, Parasite, Lighthouse, Birds of Prey,  Sonic, The Invisible Man, Dark Waters, Onward, and Highlander.   Also at the end of the episode, hear some choice outtakes from recent shows, including Lee struggling to pronounce the word apocalyptical, and Andy managing a spoonerism when trying to say Shock Footage. Listen to it as a gateway into the show, or to reminisce over previous episodes.

A second helping of picks from our reviews archive, as a taster introduction to the show, or a nostalgic throwback - your choice.  With a look at Terminator Dark Fate, Zombieland: Double Tap, Doctor Sleep, Frozen 2, Knives Out, The Irishman, Rise of Skywalker, and JoJo Rabbit.    Subscribe and review, and check out our regular episodes for our usual chat about film news, featured reviews, and neat things in gaming, tv, books, or any other part of life. Head over to Twitter and follow us @FilmFileUK

A perfect gateway into the fun of FilmFile, this episode takes just the reviews from our early episodes as a sampler of the show.   With our full reviews of Hobbs & Shaw, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, IT Chapter 2, Ad Astra, Ready Or Not, and Joker. If you enjoy what you hear, then please give us a review and subscribe, and be sure to check out the full show with news, reviews and 'neat thing' recommendations each episode.

Trading Places is our Deep Dive choice for this week, the John Landis comedy that paired Ackroyd and Murphy to comedy perfection. In the main reviews Andy checked out War of the Rohirrim, as well as Kraven The Hunter. We both saw Carry On, which landed on Netflix this week, and so compare notes on that. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

We set sail for the Golden Fleece this week as we take a deep dive look at the 1963 Harryhausen classic, Jason and the Argonauts. In the main reviews we checked out Rumours, Nightbitch, and That Christmas, with enough time to also give our initial thoughts on Skeleton Crew. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

We check out Howard The Duck (yes, really) for our Deep Dive this week and explain why we think it deserves to be seen by more people. In the main reviews Andy had a busy week and checked out Conclave, Dear Santa, and Moana 2. Neat things and news flesh out the rest of the show, alongside the usual chatter from your two favourite film geeks. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

Body doubles, split identities, and spiders cause confusion for our deep dive this week into Denis Villeneuve's 2013 film Enemy. In the main reviews Andy checked out Red One and Kneecap, and we both saw if we were entertained by Gladiator 2. Neat things and news, along with the usual fun film geek round things off. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

We cast our eyes back to 1969 for our deep dive this week into The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, before then covering recent releases Juror #2, Piece By Piece, and (of course) Paddington In Peru. Neat things, chat, film news, and our question of the week round things off. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

With the final season of the TV series arriving, we take a look back at where it all began with What We Do In The Shadows this week for our deep dive. Main review wise Andy checked out the biopic Lee, and we both got chance to see Heretic and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

Rounding off our month of horror classics, we take a look at one of Andy's favorite films, Hellraiser, and the franchise that it spawned. In our new reviews for the week Andy checked out Venom The Last Dance, Don't Move, and Canary Black. Film news, chat, and neat things as always round off the show. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

Vampires in Alaska are the focus of our deep dive as we take a look at 30 Days of Night from 2007. In our main reviews we check out Smile 2, Woman of the Hour, and The Wild Robot. Film news, neat things, and general chat wrap things up neatly for another week. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

As we continue through our October season, we take a look at the first Stephen King adaptation, Brian De Palma's Carrie, as well as a quick look at the other Carrie films over the years. In our main reviews, Andy tells us about Transformers One, and we both checked out Hellboy The Crooked Man, and Salem's Lot. Throw in neat things, film news, and general geek chat as usual for a fun packed show. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

The comedy gothic horror of Roger Corman's The Raven is the subject of our deep dive this week. In the reviews it is sequels and prequels galore as and shares thoughts on Apartment 7A and The Platform 2, before we both discuss Joker Folie A Deux. News, chat, and neat thing recommendations round it off for another week. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

The underappreciated Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy team up of Bowfinger is our deep dive this week - find out why we think it is deserving of more love from more people. In the reviews, Andy checked out Megalopolis and Breathe, and we both talk about Wolfs. News roundup, general chat, and neat things package it all together for another great show. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

We head west this week to check out the 90's western Tombstone for our deep dive, and Andy also covers Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One in the reviews, as well as new release The Substance. We also cast our eyes over two TV releases, Agatha All Along and The Penguin. News, chat, and neat things wrap things up. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

This week we take a look at the action high school reunion rom-com Grosse Pointe Blank for our deep dive, and in our main reviews Andy checked out Speak No Evil, The Critic, and Uglies. Neat things this week involve Tolkien, and Lee took delight in a night out at Golf Fang. News, chat, and our question of the week as usual round things off. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk

Andy revisited American Psycho a few weeks ago and immediately decided to bump it up the list for this week's Deep Dive choice. Both of us swung by to check out Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at the cinema, and Andy also checked out Rebel Ridge, and Electric Lady Studios. Neat things involve audiobooks and podcasts this week. Throw in some news and film related chat to round off things for good measure. Question of the Week: What films do you think would adapt well to a TV series format - either as a continuation, or a new take. Or vice versa - any TV shows that you feel could make a hit for the big screen? Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twitter (because we refuse to call it X) @FilmFileUK Instagram FilmFileUK Youtube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42 Email podcast@filmfile.uk