Film Jury

James Patrick

Welcome to the Film Jury Podcast - where movies stand trial and the verdict is always final. Step inside the cinematic courtroom. Each episode, a roundtable of passionate film fanatics becomes the jury, dissecting the craft behind the movies we love (and love to debate). From cinematography and sound design to performances, writing, and direction — no detail escapes deliberation. Whether it's a timeless classic or a polarizing blockbuster, every film deserves its verdict. Expect spirited debates, sharp insights, a few heated objections, and plenty of spoilers along the way.

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  2. Crimson Peak

    FEB 13

    Crimson Peak

    🎬 Film Jury Podcast: Crimson Peak on Trial Court is back in session. In this episode of Film Jury, James Patrick is joined by Kat Reynolds and Heidi Romans to dissect Crimson Peak, directed by Guillermo del Toro. As part of the show's "Love Hurts" series, the jury debates whether this lush Gothic romance was misunderstood at release… or simply overindulgent. Was it wrongly marketed as a horror film? Is it a love story in disguise? And does stunning production design make up for underwritten characters? The Charges Improper Marketing: Sold as a haunted house horror, delivered as a Gothic romance in the tradition of Bluebeard. Visual Brilliance vs. Narrative Depth: Jaw-dropping cinematography, saturated reds and greens, meticulous costuming… but are the characters fully developed? CGI vs. Practical Effects: A heated debate over the film's ghost design and whether del Toro's reliance on CGI undercuts the immersion. The Real Monster: In classic del Toro fashion, are the true villains supernatural… or human? What We Deliberate The symbolic use of color and costume to track Edith's transformation. Del Toro's recurring themes of reframing "monster" versus "human," seen in films like Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. Tom Hiddleston's baronet energy and whether Sir Thomas is a romantic lead or something far more sinister. The underwritten Alan debate. Romantic hero or narrative afterthought? Why this film might have worked better as a limited series. Performances on the Stand Tom Hiddleston as Sir Thomas Sharpe Jessica Chastain as Lucille Sharpe Charlie Hunnam as Alan McMichael Mia Wasikowska as Edith Cushing Expect Strong opinions. Respectful disagreement. One host threatening to flip a metaphorical table. Is Crimson Peak a misunderstood Gothic masterpiece? A visually stunning but emotionally thin experience? Or a film that deserves admiration even if it doesn't earn affection? The verdict is final. 🎧 Warning: Major spoilers ahead.

    1h 37m

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Welcome to the Film Jury Podcast - where movies stand trial and the verdict is always final. Step inside the cinematic courtroom. Each episode, a roundtable of passionate film fanatics becomes the jury, dissecting the craft behind the movies we love (and love to debate). From cinematography and sound design to performances, writing, and direction — no detail escapes deliberation. Whether it's a timeless classic or a polarizing blockbuster, every film deserves its verdict. Expect spirited debates, sharp insights, a few heated objections, and plenty of spoilers along the way.