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Best Film Ever

Your soon-to-be new favourite transatlantic film review podcast, trawling through the blockbusters and critical darlings in search of the best film ever. ca6833bd93b7cabefe7b648d443e4d8c3983187b

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 269 - Outbreak (and Five Year BFE Anniversary Musings)

    (Deep Dive begins at 56:15)"That monkey’s infected, Sam!" Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Liam (B-Tech Kev & Megs are in quarantine) – as we head to the world of deadly diseases, military cover-ups, and Dustin Hoffman yelling at Morgan Freeman in Outbreak (1995). We’re trading in our tiny law office for a hazmat suit and diving into our 269th episode as we discuss: How Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, and Morgan Freeman bring gravity to this viral thriller. Kevin Spacey might be a substandard person but he's an exceptional actor Did this film need a love story? Was Donald Sutherland the perfect villain, or just chewing the scenery? Which actor surprisingly didn’t capture the essence of the part for one of us. How realistic is Outbreak, and does it hit differently after recent real-world events? How this movie has the ultimate magic do-hickey How important is the final scene in a film? Did Kevin Spacey’s character deserve better? What about the monkey? We talk about containment protocols, rogue helicopters, and the ethics of bombing a small town. Just how easy is it to steal a military helicopter? Why does it take 3.5 hours to fly to a target to drop a bomb? Whether Outbreak is the Best Film Ever. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE. We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaShai BergerfroindAndy DicksonChris PedersenDuane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyAriannah Who Loves BFE The Most Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor. Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/.

    3h 39m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Reel Roundtable #46 - The Resties (2024)

    Happy New Year! (it still counts, right?)  Another bonus episode for your listening enjoyment as we bring you another Reel Roundtable discussion.  Ian, Liam, Megan, and B-Tech Kev look back on the films they've reviewed in 2024 (with a mail-in ballot from Georgia) and have some awards to hand out in the form of The Resties.  Comments, banter, and flat out arguments can be found as we debate the worst that we saw in 2024 (A full list of award categories and eligible films are located at the bottom of these notes) This year we're thrilled to have ballots from nine of our patrons (Shai, Foot, James DG, Hermes Auslander, Cheesy, Dirk, Ariannah, Norfolk Domus, and Richard) to help determine the winners and a couple of them cast some live tie-breaking votes. The Awards: Worst Screenplay Worst Special Effects Worst Score Worst Song Worst Musical Worst Costume Design Worst Art Direction Worst Villain Least Funny Movie (That was supposed to be funny) Worst Plothole Worst Cinematography Worst Duo Most Unlikeable (for a character we’re supposed to like) Worst Child Worst Context Corner Worst First Watch Worst Fall From Grace Most Unnecessarily Sexualised Moment Worst Aged Moment Most Overhyped Second Opinion (Down) Biggest BFE Blunder Worst Supporting Actor Worst Supporting Actress Biggest Therapy Session Worst Actor Worst Actress Worst Film   Eligible Films: (500) Days of Summer 3:10 to Yuma A Bronx Tale A Patch of Blue Amadeus American Beauty Austin Powers in Goldmember Beyond the Mat Beverly Hills Cop Boyhood Chef Clerks Crazy Stupid Love Dave Dead Poets Society Dumb and Dumber Galaxy Quest Ghostbusters Gone Girl Gremlins Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban Her In the Heights Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade Interstellar Kramer v Kramer Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Logan LOTR: The Return of the King Mad Max Moana Mrs. Doubtfire Mystic River Nightcrawler Patch Adams Pulp Fiction Say Anything She’s All That Shrek 2 Spider-Man 2 Star Trek Star Wars: Attack of the Clones The Fifth Element The Help The Lego Movie The Lion King The Santa Clause The Shawshank Redemption The Sixth Sense Trees of Peace Up When Harry Met Sally

    2h 29m

  3. 4 MAR

    Episode 268 - Erin Brockovich

    (Deep Dive beings at 16:55) "They're called boobs, Ed." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Megs (B-Tech Kev & Liam are off investigating contaminated water) – as we head to the world of legal battles, corporate corruption, and powerhouse performances in Erin Brockovich (2000). We’re trading in our Edinburgh flat for a tiny law office and diving into our 268th episode as we discuss: How Julia Roberts delivers a career-defining performance. The film’s balance of drama, humor, and real-world impact. Was Albert Finney the perfect counterbalance to Erin’s fiery personality? Which actor really didn't capture the essence of the part for one of us How accurate is the film’s portrayal of the real-life case? Would this movie work as well if it weren’t based on a true story? Does Erin Brockovich deserve to be correct every step of the way? Did George deserve better? What about the real life Jorge? We talk about love languages, princesses, and saying goodbye to a friend Whether Erin Brockovich is the Best Film Ever.   Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE. We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaShai BergerfroindAndy DicksonChris PedersenDuane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyAriannah Who Loves BFE The Most Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor. Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/.

    2h 25m

  4. 25 FEB

    Episode 267 - Cinderella Man (w/ BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander)

    (Deep Dive begins at 43:35) "Every underdog has his day." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and BFF of the BFE from The Scuttlebutt Podcast (Megs, B-Tech Kev & Liam are off training for their next big fight) – as we step into the ring for grit, determination, and Depression-era boxing in Cinderella Man (2005). We’re swapping a grimy Edinburgh flat for Madison Square Garden and diving into our 267th episode as we discuss: How Russell Crowe delivers a knockout performance as James J. Braddock. Renée Zellweger’s role as the supportive yet strong Mae Braddock – does she get enough credit? Does Paul Giamatti steal the show as the passionate manager, Joe Gould? The realism of the boxing sequences – do they hold up in 2024? Is it fair to call this film a boxing film or is it something else? Who is the biggest villain of the movie: the Great Depression, Promoter James Johnston, Max Baer, or the system keeping Braddock down? Could this be Ron Howard’s most underrated film? We talk about hockey's Four Nations tournament and why sports make the best narratives.  Whether Cinderella Man is the Best Film Ever. Catch so much more of Hermes Auslander on The Scuttlebutt Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-podcast/id1503504933 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/2n9CNB9X6QXnmvn78HBEoJ?si=1bf26c4a13cd4234 (Spotify) Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE. We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaShai BergerfroindAndy DicksonChris PedersenDuane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyAriannah Who Loves BFE The Most Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor. Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/.

    3h 52m

  5. 24 FEB

    See It or Skip It? - The Brutalist (w/ BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander)

    FIRST 37:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It VerdictAFTER 37:00: Full Spoiler ReviewAnother Oscar week See It or Skip It has us exploring this year's Best Picture field a little deeper by diving into the striking The Brutalist (2024), now playing in select theaters. Directed by Brady Corbet and starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce, this sweeping historical drama promises to blend grand ambition with intimate storytelling. Join Ian and Hermes as we step into the austere world of The Brutalist to see if it delivers a compelling, thought-provoking portrait of art and survival or if it buckles under the weight of its own vision. Does it bring a fresh perspective to historical dramas while exploring deeper themes, or does it rely too heavily on its style without enough structural integrity? We’ll examine the film’s storytelling—What larger themes and ideologies does it lean into? Is it a deeply personal immigrant story, a meditation on artistic resilience, or something else entirely? How does Adrien Brody’s performance anchor the film, and does he bring the emotional depth needed for such a role? And how does Felicity Jones complement or contrast him?  We’ll also break down the film’s visual and atmospheric elements. Did the stark cinematography and production design elevate the film’s themes, or did they overshadow its emotional core?  Finally, we’ll debate whether The Brutalist achieves its ambitious goals. Does it leave a lasting impact as a modern cinematic statement, or does it feel too detached for its own good?  Yes, it's clever but is it fair to ask a film to 'get' a movie on such an abstract level? We’ll tackle all these questions as we dissect the movie and tell you if we think you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!

    1h 21m

  6. 23 FEB

    See It or Skip It? - The Substance (w/ BFF of the BFE: 'The Shy Guy' Shai Bergerfroind)

    FIRST 33:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It VerdictAFTER 33:00: Full Spoiler ReviewThis week's See It or Skip It has us exploring this year's Oscar field a little deeper by diving into the mind-bending The Substance (2024), now playing on MUBI (in the US/UK). Directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid, this psychological body horror promises to push boundaries and challenge audiences with its bold, unsettling vision. Join Ian and Shai as we step into the eerie world of The Substance to see if it delivers a chilling, thought-provoking experience or if it crumbles under the weight of its ambition. Does it bring a fresh perspective to horror while exploring deeper themes, or does it lean too heavily on shock value without enough... substance? We’ll examine the film’s storytelling—What larger themes and ideologies does this lean into or is it just a straight up horror film? How does Demi Moore’s performance anchor the film, and does she reinvent herself in this daring role? And how does Margaret Qualley complement or contrast her, adding to the film’s psychological intensity?  And do you know whose kid she is?  Ian couldn't believe it. We’ll also break down the film’s striking visuals and grotesque horror elements.  Did the film’s themes of identity and transformation resonate, or did they get lost in the chaos? And how does the film’s score heighten the unsettling atmosphere?  And how was this film snubbed in the cinematography category? Shai couldn't believe it. Finally, we’ll debate whether The Substance can overcome some questions in its own internal logic. Does it deliver a profound, lasting impact, or does it leave you more confused than captivated?  We’ll tackle all these questions as we dissect the movie and tell you if we think you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!

    1h 13m

  7. 18 FEB

    Episode 266 - Shallow Grave (w/ KevDog from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die)

    (Deep Dive begins at 44:45)"Some friendships are worth killing for." Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian and Official KevDog from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die (Megs, B-Tech Kev & Liam are off trying to dispose of a suitcase full of cash) – as we head to the world of twisted morality, paranoia, and early Danny Boyle brilliance in Shallow Grave (1994). We’re swapping the peaceful Amish countryside for a grimy Edinburgh flat and diving into our 266th episode as we discuss: How Ewan McGregor, Kerry Fox, and Christopher Eccleston create one of the most dysfunctional trios in cinema.  Are any of them likeable? Danny Boyle’s energetic directing style and how it shaped his career. Would we call ourselves hard boyled or medium boyled The film’s dark humor – does it still land in 2024? Is Kerry Fox doomed to be the answer to an obscure trivia question Who is the biggest villain of the movie: greed, paranoia, or one of the three roommates? Would you ever trust your roommates with this much money? We talk about The Kansas City Chiefs getting destroyed in the SuperBowl and discuss the price of eggs Whether Shallow Grave is the Best Film Ever. Check out more of Kevin on The Podcast That Wouldn't Die at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-that-wouldnt-die/id1477564319 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/4PRyIb1RwESq7YvAfnJMiX (Spotify) Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE. We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PMHermes AuslanderJames DeGuzmanSynthiaShai BergerfroindAndy DicksonChris PedersenDuane Smith (Duane Smith!)Randal SilvaNate The GreatRev BruceCheezy (with a fish on a bike)RichardRyan KuketzDirk DigglerStew from the Stew World Order podcastNorfolkDomusJohn Humphrey's Right FootTimmy Tim TimAashreyAriannah Who Loves BFE The Most Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor. Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/.

    2h 47m

  8. 16 FEB

    See it or Skip It? - Captain America: Brave New World (w/ BFF of the BFE: James De Guzman)

    FIRST 35:00: Spoiler-Free Review with our See It/Skip It VerdictAFTER 35:00: Full Spoiler ReviewThis week's See It or Skip It has us diving into the highly anticipated Captain America: Brave New World (2025), now playing in theaters. Directed by Julius Onah and starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford, this latest entry in the MCU marks a new chapter for the Star-Spangled Avenger. Join Ian and James as we step into a post-Endgame world to see if Brave New World soars as a worthy successor to the Captain America legacy or if it stumbles under the weight of expectation. Does it honour Steve Rogers' past while firmly establishing Sam Wilson as his own Cap, or does it play it too safe without enough bold ambition? We’ll examine the film’s storytelling—Does it justify its place in the MCU after so much time since Falcon and the Winter Soldier? How does Anthony Mackie fare in his first solo Captain America outing, and does he bring the same leadership and presence as Chris Evans once did? And how does Harrison Ford’s debut as Thunderbolt Ross shake up the Marvel landscape? We’ll also break down the action and spectacle—Are the fight sequences and choreography on par with the intense, grounded combat of The Winter Soldier? Does Julius Onah bring a fresh visual style to the franchise? Did Marvel choose the right villain to challenge Sam Wilson’s Cap?  Finally, we’ll debate whether Brave New World stands strong as a new era for the character or if it struggles to break free from Steve Rogers’ shadow. Does the film move the MCU forward in an exciting way, or is it another formulaic installment?  We’ll tackle all these questions as we dissect the movie and tell you if we think you should SEE IT or SKIP IT!

    1h 2m
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