talkabout: A Film Podcast

Ellis & Gwilym
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Two more movie nerds choose a different film each week to discuss, review and decide if it deserves a place on their DVD shelf. With bits, anecdotes, facts and tangents, new episodes release weekly! 

  1. Is This Thing On?

    2 DAYS AGO

    Is This Thing On?

    Send us a text These things are definitely on this week and ready for us to talkabout new Bradley Cooper directed movie: 'Is This Thing On?' We discuss the electric chemistry and individual performances from Will Arnett and Laura Dern, decide how funny the stand up of the film actually is, and create a top 5 of movies from the last six years that have been directed by actors. As Alex Novak stumbles into an open mic comedy night, will it be enough to revitalise his passion for life, and perhaps in turn for his marriage. Enjoy the episode! Asking is this thing on? is awkward whatever the response is. If the audience say no then we have an awkward lull to try and figure out how to fix it, if the answer is yes then it confirms that the audience did in fact hear the terrible joke, and didn't like it one bit. It's an awful question. Perhaps a good alternative would be 'Do you need me to repeat a bit of it for you?' or 'Who's ready to start with some comedy?'. Just some suggestions from two people who definitely are not comedians - just hear some of the jokes we attempt in this episode... Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_pod Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym Roberts Music - James Milsom Support the show Follow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1 hr
  2. The Rip, Rental Family, No Other Choice, Song Sung Blue

    2 FEB

    The Rip, Rental Family, No Other Choice, Song Sung Blue

    Send us a text It's our first wrapped episode of the year and wow has January been a busy one. In today's episode we talkabout 100 Meters, His & Hers, I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not, Mercy, Rental Family, Seven Dials, Skyscraper Live, Song Sung Blue, Stranger Things Finale, The Rip and WWE: Unreal. Plus we dive into the biggest movie news stories of the month, detailing how excited or apprehensive we are for 'Avengers: Doomsday', discussing the trailer for the upcoming He-Man movie and going through some of the big award nominations. Plus, one film receives a place on our coveted 2026 DVD shelf... There's so much to discuss, and it's all packed inside this episode. Enjoy! Brendan Fraser will return to his Rental Family position, this time poised with the difficult task of pretending to be a cop at a big bust. The cartel are involved, and the only way Fraser can blend in, is by truly becoming the role. 'Renting a Rip'...coming to a cinema near you. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_pod Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym Roberts Support the show Follow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1h 23m
  3. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    26 JAN

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    Send us a text Even in a zombie (infected) apocalypse there's time to sit down and reflect, and '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' does just that. Hot on the heels of its successful predecessor, Nia DaCosta's newest venture into the 28 universe has music moments and gore galore, and we talkabout it all in this episode. We discuss Ralph Fiennes best performances, and decide where this film ranks amongst them, and we give our take on the end of the movie, expressing our opinions on what it's all trying to say; it's safe to say spoilers are in bound. Ultimately, we decide whether this apocalyptic horror deserves a place on our DVD shelf. Enjoy! Suppose 28 Decades Later would be a bit much. Nobody left, just a British indie film about sheep politics and which one deserves free run of the dead farmer's fields. Actually, could be quite gripping. Not a baaaad idea. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_pod Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym Roberts Music - James Milsom Support the show Follow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1h 13m
  4. Hamnet

    19 JAN

    Hamnet

    Send us a text It's time to delve deep into the fictional retelling of a real love story, the story of William and Agnes Shakespeare, depicted in Chloe Zhao's new film: 'Hamnet'. We have our Horrible Histories heads on and separate the fact from the fiction, whilst highlighting some amazing pieces of acting and detailing why this is our favourite Chloé Zhao film to date. We create a Top 5 of Golden Globe best Drama winners, as well as discussing our special skills and accents - is Shakespearean on the list? Ultimately, we decide whether Hamnet deserves a place on our DVD shelf. Enjoy the episode! Turns out they've not spelt Hamlet wrong, their son just had the same name with a different letter. Imagine If our parents wrote a play about either of us, and just changed a letter to separate it. There'd be no question that a play called Elnis or Gwinym was likely about one of us.  Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_pod Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym Roberts Music - James Milsom Support the show Follow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1h 4m
  5. Marty Supreme

    12 JAN

    Marty Supreme

    Send us a text This week we kick off the year with an episode talking about Timothee Chalamet's newest film: 'Marty Supreme'. We talkabout our favourite Chalamet performances, creating a Top 5 list of his films, as well as delving into the films highs, discussing plot moments and ultimately deciding whether it deserves the first spot on our 2026 shelf.  Each episode we discuss a new film, and decide if we want it to go on our DVD shelf. The shelf consists of just 10 spots, so if it gets full, something has to go to make room. This episode marks the start of a new shelf for 2026. Enjoy! There's a scene in this film where someone covers themselves in honey (we talkabout it in the episode), and honestly there's not many people we'd cover ourselves in honey for. I imagine you'd be scrubbing for weeks to remove that; like when you get a bit of tree sap on your finger, but it's all over you. Sticky. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_pod Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym Roberts Music - James Milsom Support the show Follow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1h 4m
  6. The talkabout Awards 2025

    7 JAN

    The talkabout Awards 2025

    Send us a text Welcome to the 6th annual talkabout awards! This week we are revealing the winners of the 'talkabout awards', as voted for by our listeners and followers. We're celebrating everything from film and TV in 2025. We've got kitchen dramas, revolutionary movies, demon hunters and dysfunctional superhero families. We'll be announcing our Best TV Series, Best Film, Screenplay, Cinema Moment and so much more! We create a Mount Rushmore of people who've had great 2025's, discuss the best soundtracks, best moments and look ahead to 2026.  Thanks for all your support this year, and for continuing to listen to our little podcast. Enjoy the awards, and thanks for voting. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_pod Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym Roberts Music - James Milsom Support the show Follow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1h 26m
  7. Die Hard

    24/12/2025

    Die Hard

    Send us a text Yippi-Ki-Yay it's Christmas, and for this year's festive special we're heading to Nakatomi Plaza to talk all things Gruber vs McClane as we discuss Christmas Action classic 'Die Hard'. We talk the best films starring the two leads, rank the movie's most iconic quotes and deduct some of Hans' most evil plans. Plus we talk Christmas traditions and get ready for the festive season. Enjoy! Our 2025 awards are coming very very soon - so head to our social media to find out more. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_pod Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym Roberts Music - James Milsom Support the show Follow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1h 13m
  8. Wake Up Dead Man

    15/12/2025

    Wake Up Dead Man

    Send us a text This week we suspect foul play, as Benoit Blanc returns for a third 'Knives Out' mystery in 'Wake Up Dead Man'. Another all star cast assembled, Rian Johnson back in the directors chair, and a murder plot so twisted you'll be able to play along at home. We discuss everyone's motives, character details and interactions, as well as having a chat about Blanc's luscious locks and deciding how far we think we could throw Glenn Close...we couldn't trust her as far as we could throw her. We also conduct a draft pick of the cast's best movies and find out which cast member used to be a makeup artist. Ultimately, we are left with a decision: is this a DVD shelf worthy film, or simply a facade of mediocrity. Enjoy! Could we throw Benoit Blanc into some other universes perhaps? Hey, it looks like Netflix are on their way to owning everything so why not have him solve a murder in Hawkins; or head to Arrakis to see who killed a Harkonnen lord...the possibilities are endless. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_pod Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym Roberts Music - James Milsom Support the show Follow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1h 16m
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Two more movie nerds choose a different film each week to discuss, review and decide if it deserves a place on their DVD shelf. With bits, anecdotes, facts and tangents, new episodes release weekly! 

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  • Creator
    Ellis & Gwilym
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    283
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 talkabout: A Film Podcast
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