This week on FoF Iām fresh back from Paris after interviewing James Cameron (still not over it), and I tease the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash special, plus why Iām apparently seeing Avatar 3 again to catch the rumoured trailer double-whammy. Then I dive into Quentin Tarantinoās brutal Paul Dano take and explain why, as a There Will Be Blood obsessive, I think heās completely missed the point of that performance. And in the biggest industry bombshell of the episode, I unpack the talk of Net...
This week on FoF: I unpack the whole saga of how I nearly ended up on Sky News to talk Wicked, why I basically āPrince Andrew-edā the opportunity, and what it actually says about FoF quietly creeping up in the film world (yes, even CNN have been sniffing around). From there we tumble into Christmas ad season as I crown the undisputed winner, lay into Coca-Colaās uncanny AI truck nightmare, side-eye Tescoās melancholic effort, and ask whether the Christmas advert conveyor belt has comple...
SPOILERS!! This week on FoF I have my biggest rant yet in tackling the fallout and backlash to my negative review of Wicked: For Good - it's been intense to say the least and Iāve got A LOT of thoughts. I reflect on whatās fair in film criticism, whether seeing the musical is required context, and why the plot is nonsensical and MORE in the timestamps below. Plus, I praise Tom Cruise for his honorary Oscar, marvel at James Cameron's Jurassic Park near-hit, and express my theory connecting Jim...
SPOILERS!! This week I give you insight into my attendance at the WICKED: FOR GOOD Premiere, before diving into a full, frank and honest review on the movie. Please note, this review has MAJOR SPOILERS of the plot of this movie, so if you've never seen the musical I advise you listen after your screening. Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTAMPS Wicked PREMIERE Review (00:55) The Biggest Most Chaotic Premiere Yet (05:18) Premieres are not conducive for content ...
This week on FoF I give the full rundown of my Traitors Castle experience with Tiktok (and why I was a terrible Traitor). I also then explain why Nick was such a terrible Celebrity Faithful, as well as discuss why Squid Game The Challenge S2 isn't working for me. We then rundown the Best Pre-Christmas Movies to watch in November and get in the spirit, before finishing off with reviews of "Anemone" and "Predator: Badlands". Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTA...
This week on FoF Iām telling you why Squid Game: The Challenge is better than it's parent series, and "Titanic" is the greatest major movie accomplishment of our lifetime. But not before revealing 2 HUGE invites I got this week for FoF related events you will be hearing far more about. I'm also reviewing the new Jennifer Lawrence movie "Die My Love", which is a Stealth Horror movie let me tell you (no spoilers for that one), including a new addition into the list of annoying things someone ca...
This week on FoF Iām under two blankets, spiralling into a myriad of rants, and reviewing two brand new films: the tense, lo-fi "Bugonia" (no spoilers) and the sweaty, twitchy "Ballad of a Small Player" (spoilers!). Elsewhere: I talk Celebrity Traitors, why I pulled down a reel, and how Stranger Things has somehow invented cinema! WOW! I also make a public plea for an "Aftermath" poster at Stratford station. Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) TikTok/Ins...
This week on FoF: we discuss more of your suggestions for Imperfect but 10/10 movies, I also run through the 6 times in my life I've felt genuinely scared by a movie or scene, starting with my first sleepless night at 6 years old. We have a run through of my recent TV viewing including a protracted RANT about why I'm disappointed by the Celebrity Traitors series. I also review the new Kathryn Bigelow political thriller "A House of Dynamite" starring Rebecca Ferguson, coming soon to Netflix. E...
This week on FoF: a play-by-play of how I was invited, denied and then finally admitted onto the BFI London Film Festival Red Carpet. PLUS, I tell a hilarious anecdote about Chloe Zhao leading me and Steven Spielberg in some group meditation, I also review "Frankenstein" and "After The Hunt", which are wildly related movie titles now I think about it. Also - a shoutout for more of YOUR Imperfect 10/10s - DM me @fredasquithonfilm on Instagram! Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website ...
This week on FoF: a thank you to everyone I met at the Pulp Kitchen event. Plus, my theory on the excellent pacing of āOne Battle After Anotherā, the longeivity of Alan Partridge as a character, and a rundown of the London Film Festival so far including the earliest screening ever of a very special upcoming movie. And MORE! Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k! (00:50) Mailbag/Questions from you guys (01:2...
This week on FoF: my new home cinema setup refuses to woof, and hope for the 5-star masterpiece "One Battle After Another". PLUE I review "The Lost Bus" and "The Smashing Machine" - both true stories. One is a claustrophobic thriller and the other stars The Rock. And yes, I do decide if heās winning the Oscar. And MORE! Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k! (01:14) My new Dolby Atmos subwoofer isnāt allowed ...
This week on FoF: lashings of praise for "One Battle After Another", the new movie from Paul Thomas Anderson starring the one and only Leo. Maybe PTA's funniest, most accessible and emotional movie yet. I walk through my spoiler-free thoughts, unpack why PTA remains in a league of his own, and then rank ALL of his films from worst to best (including One Battle). PLUS - Iāve finally got a home cinema system set up (and reveal my first Blu Rays), discuss a movie that wonāt be released until 211...
Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the FoF podcast feed. To celebrate, I went on my biggest FoF rant to date (yes, even bigger than Happy Gilmore 2). But which film broke me? In this episode, I review "Spinal Tap II", "The Long Walk", and "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey". (We also touch on the Emmys, the new Mitchell & Webb sketch show, and the Charlie Sheen documentary.) Explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 My 1 Year Podcasting Anniversary!!! 03:...
This week on FoF we react to the news of "Critterz" - a movie co-created by OpenAI (ew) - before DEEP DIVING into a brand new report (which you can read HERE) showing that Gen Alphas absolutely LOVE going to the cinema. I discuss why I think that might be. We also have brief reviews of me turning off "Highest 2 Lowest" and digesting "Sorry, Baby", and then finish off with a diatribe of why the "Wuthering Heights" trailer vibe is a good thing (and not heracy). Explore the FoF socials/YT ...
This week on FoF we have a deep dive into my Venice Film Festival VIP experience, including being ignored on the red carpet, the most annoying MC ever, and my attempts at celebrity spotting. We also discuss the movie itself "No Other Choice", as well as cover some recent news from the worlds of Bradley Cooper and Harry Potter. We then finish off with some of my favourite picks from The Ringer's Top 101 Performances of the 21st Century list, which you can find here. Explore the FoF socia...
This week on FoF we kick off with some SECRET EXCITING HUGE NEWS (!!) of incoming film-related joy and frolics! This is followed by a spoiler-filled review of Caught Stealing; Darren Aronofskyās surprisingly fun, sexy, B-movie action-comedy-whatever. I talk about why it kinda works AND why I think it might flop at the box office, plus whether it's my favourite Austin Butler performance yet. All this and more! Check the timestamps belowā¦ And explore the FoF socials/YT via my creepy website HER...
This week on FoF weāre revelling in the return of Daniel Day-Lewis, including a There Will Be Blood moment in the Anemone trailer, and discuss whether True Detective Season 1 has aged well. Then I dive into two new releases which I double-billed (for better or worse); Eddington and The Life of Chuck. All this and more! Check the timestamps belowā¦ And explore the FoF socials/yt via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k! 03:25 The return of Da...
This week on FoF weāre ranking cinema memberships and cinemas and literal seats within those cinemas (yes, I have a spreadsheet), pitching a better idea for the Weapons prequel (or in my case, sequel), and gently offering one criticism of late-career Spielberg. But not before I relive my Gala Premiere chaos and reveal my secret favourite screen in London. All this and more! Check the timestamps belowā¦ And explore the FoF socials/yt via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 TikTok/Insta @fr...
This week on FoF we review "The Materialists", discussing if the intriguing thematic premise undermines itself and turns into a nothing burger. But not before we discuss my recent re-watches of the Craig Bond era, get hyped about "Alien: Earth" and rant about the state of Cinema Etiquette in 2025. All this and more! Check the timestamps below... And explore the FoF socials/yt via my creepy website HERE. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 TikTok/Insta @fredasquithonfilm - THANKS FOR 10k! 01:34 Rewatching the Cr...
This week on FoF we review certainly my favourite film we've ever discussed on the pod so far in "Weapons", including why I think it's a modern horror classic with a full tapestry of horror treats. We also discuss the abomination that is "Happy Gilmore 2" in a fast-track rant, as well as tip my cap to the success of "The Naked Gun". Oh, and I also read through some hate comments I got on my Superman reel hahahaha. All this and more! Check the timestamps below... If you're enjoying it, please ...