talkabout: A Film Podcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the ending of one of your favourite movies was changed just to try and make more money and hype for your upcoming movie? Well that hypothetical became a reality, and we have some thoughts. This month we talkabout Avengers Endgame Encore, and detail the bad feeling it's given us ahead of Avengers Doomsday. But that's not all, we review Zach Cregger's latest piece of horror cinema 'Resident Evil', feel on edge with Brad Pitt and Odin in 'Heart of the Beast' and are disappointed by 'Hope'. Plus there's reviews of 'Practical Magic 2', 'The Death of Robin Hood', 'Lanterns', 'Ted Lasso', 'The Gentlemen', 'Pressure' and more!I mean seriously...what if George Lucas went back and released a different version of Star Wars. Or if Peter Jackson added scenes to Lord of the Rings. Or if James Cameron added 17 minutes of footage to Aliens. Oh wait...Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailDinosaurs, Coyotes, Dog Stars...it's an episode full of bizarre animals and those adjacent. This month, we talkabout the new big releases at the cinema and in TV, as well as getting our Mickey Mouse ears out to discuss all the big reveals at D23. We also pay tribute to the legendary Tim Curry, one of the greatest character actors to ever do it. We have just a handful of episodes left, so please keep supporting our little podcast and get in touch if you have anything you want us to discuss before it's all wrapped up. We explain in the episode why we're making this our final year, but thanks to every single person who's supported us along the way. Let's make these last few episodes the best yet!Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailNow that you've hopefully all had time to see and digest the two epics of last month, we're here to talkabout them both. As this episode is full of spoilers and full of different topics, we've included time stamps below so you can skip to the sections that suit you best.04:30 - Avengers: Doomsday Trailer31:00 - Comic-Con Announcements (Black Panther III & Ghost Rider)38:50 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day59:20 - Box Office01:03:00 - The Bear Season 5 Review and overall thoughts on the show01:08:00 - The Odyssey01:29:30 - Remembering Sam NeillTom Holland looks to reprise his role as both Telemachus and Peter Parker where he sets out on a webbed voyage across the seas to find his spider dad. He'll be joined once again by Zendaya and Jon Bernthal and is ready for action. 'Spider-Man: 7 Years Home - coming to a cinema near you'. Enjoy the episode!Support the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailThis month we talkabout some big box office hits from the last few weeks in cinema. We finally manage to discuss those two big horror smashes that have had everyone flooding to the cinema for a scare; we get nostalgic with a chat about 'Toy Story 5' and it's contribution to the franchise as a whole; and Ellis tells Gwilym whether Spielberg's new Sci FI epic is worth his time! Plus we give our thoughts on 'Spider-Noir', 'House of the Dragon', 'The Legend of Vox Machina', 'Jackass: Best and Last' and 'Supergirl'. We're over half way through the year now, and so far it's been a fun time at the movies! Enjoy the episode. 'Backrooms 2' is set to see Woody and Buzz opening the attic door to find some sort of liminal space where old toys go and get forgotten. Think the pogo stick, Robosapien, Beyblades and Happyland...they're all just getting forgotten back there and need saving! Support the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailIt's been a minute, but we're back with reviews and discussions on all the latest in the world of Hollywood. We go on an adventure with Mando & Grogu, put on our best outfits for The Devil Wears Prada 2 and get super with some superhero TV in the form of Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Noir, Punisher and The Boys. There's reviews of Mortal Kombat II, The Christophers, Apex, Marty Life is Short, The Sheep Detectives, Finding Emily, Tuner & (somehow) more!Plus we discuss the onslaught of movie sequels coming our way very soon and speculate when that darn Avengers trailer is going to drop. Enjoy the episode!Grogu would look great in a little Prada suit, imagine him on the red carpet using the force to push away the paparazzi. The Baby Wears Prada is inevitable surely?! Make it happen Disney.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailAnother month goes by and as 2026 races past us, we stop to talkabout the latest releases in film and TV. We try not to get heated in a discussion full of drama, with 'The Drama', we anticipate the ending of hit Prime show 'The Boys' and we get frustrated by the latest piece of biopic slop, 'Michael'. Plus there have been so many news stories to discuss, including a collaboration between Django (yes, that one) and Zorro (yes, that one), a return for Godzilla in a brand new trailer and a handful of other sequel stories that have us excited, apprehensive and confused. There's already talks about 'Michael' getting a sequel, and honestly we think it could benefit from 'The Mummy' director taking it a look at it; after all, he's made a statement so far as a horror director. 'Lee Cronin's Michael'...coming to a cinema near you.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWith our podcast now becoming a monthly format, there is so much to talkabout. Today we dive in to a discussion about 'Project Hail Mary', and pair it with some trailer chat talking about the new 'Dune' and 'Spider-Man' trailers that have recently dropped. We give our thoughts on 'Ready or Not: Here I Come', 'How to Make a Killing', 'Hoppers' & More! Plus we're raving about the first three episodes of 'Saturday Night Live UK'. We talk Pixar & Invincible & Arnie & Lord of the Rings, and it's all wrapped up in 90 minutes of movie podcast fun. Enjoy!If 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' gets a sequel they should merge with other Disney entities. Same sort of plot but a Disney multiverse angle. The opportunities are endless. Looking forward to 'Buzz & Woody & Grogu & Xenomorph'. Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailIt's another wrapped episode packed full of fun reviews, thoughts, news stories and film-related shenanigans. We talkabout 'GOAT', 'Crime 101', 'Shelter', 'Primate', 'The Muppet Show', 'Bridgerton', 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', 'Scream 7', 'Wasteman' and more. Plus we discuss some of the newest trailers, including the new 'Backrooms' movie, and we pay tribute to Robert Duvall and Catherine O'Hara. Yes, we're aware that this episode is a couple of weeks late, but life gets in the way sometimes. And no, whilst we weren't fighting bad guys like Jason Statham or staying hidden from Ghostface, we have been busy elsewhere. We trust you'll forgive us, and that you don't class it as a crime 101. Enjoy the episode!Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWe've come back from the future to tell you that this episode is a must listen, as we talkabout the new movie: 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die'. We discuss the cast, the chapters, the opening diner scene, the best films starring Taskmaster contestants, the links to AI and for the first time in a long time, we fall out so much that we have to cut to elevator music. Listen now to find out what went down!I get the good luck and the don't die part in relation to this movie (and yes I understand it's a gaming reference), but where does 'Have Fun' apply. At no point in this adventure are the people in the diner going to have fun. It's a mess out there and they're the ones having to deal with it. Should be called 'Good Luck, Have a Stress, Don't Die'.Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Send us Fan MailWe've taken shelter from the wily, windy moors to record an episode discussing Emerald Fennell's new film '"Wuthering Heights"'. We talkabout the loose adaptation, discussing character decisions and plot points that perhaps don't make too much sense, plus in honour of the two lead stars of the film we create a Top 5 list of Australian actors. We didn't expect to have a lot to say about this film, alas we do. Whether you agree or disagree, we hope you enjoy the episode.Is anyone out here using the word 'wuthering' in any context other than to refer to this book/film? Supposedly it dates back to the Old Norse word 'whithering' in reference to the wind on a stormy day, but surely those who live in the moors are using this word? "And in Yorkshire, it's going to be a wuthering day, so ensure you've got your big coat on."Instagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gwilym RobertsMusic - James MilsomSupport the showFollow our Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/talkabout_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==