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We return after an unexpected hiatus with Next, in which Nicolas Cage plays himself, or maybe a clairvoyant magician who seems to share a lot of interests with Mr. Cage. Join us as we try and work out if this film actually has a villain, discuss the worst FBI agent in the history of cinema, and try and work out what on earth this film's gimmick actually is supposed to be. Next week we watch we kick off accidental Andrew Niccol season with  In Time Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!

"Maximum thrash." (apologies if you've got this episode twice, something went haywire on the backend!) This week we celebrate the 32nd anniversary (weird) of Robocop 2. The first film has been in the top 10 since all the way back on episode 22, can the sequel fare as well? Join us as we discuss why you might bankrupt a city, animatronics, wrestling tie-ins , days of the month beef, and much more!  Next week, Next, next. Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!  

This week we reach the tenth and final proper (yeah, I said it) Star Trek film, Star Trek: Nemesis. As is often the case with Trek, it's a bumper episode. Klingon psychological warfare, the worst baddie in history, the problem with Riker's back, lots of griping about Data, and lots, lots more! And if this wasn't enough, we also get into a bit of Obi-Wan Kenobi chat!  Next week, the big hitters keep coming: It's Robocop 2!   show notes: Chris at Paramount doing his best young Picard impression:        Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!  

This week Sean Connery is sent to Io to sort out a corrupt mining colony, armed with a shotgun and in a bit of a mood.  Also, we bring you the only comprehensive breakdown of the music in the club scenes in this film available anywhere on the internet. I think. Next week, we take our annual trek to the stars with Star Trek: Nemesis  Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!  

"Chinese Woman Stares at Matt Damon: The Movie" This week, America and China throw a load of money at a JOINT VENTURE and end up with The Great Wall, a blockbuster action film with, er, Matt Damon as the lead. Matt Damon, seriously?  We discuss the history of clapping, foxes, Alex has a quiz, Chris lets us know how much he likes chopping, and: Matt Damon, George Clooney, Pig? Oh, and here's a bonus fox fact check. Next week, Sean Connery and a shotgun in Outland! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!  

"Big Frack's got involved." This week we watch a film in which a hyperintelligent black blob is stuffed into a suspiciously old-looking child's monster truck. Also, Chris gives us a science lesson about the lack of wheels in nature, Sam has a problem with quip timing in films in general, and Alex just wants to have fun. Also, Sam drops a late twist and the faint sound of "chim chimney" can be heard in the distance as the pod descends into bureaucratic chaos. Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!    

"Cirque de Horny" This week we're back to our full complement as Chris returns from the razzle dazzle of filmmaking to join us for a thorough look at Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky! As well as working through the plot, we have time to discuss Alex's trip to Legoland, the new Avatar 2 trailer, lucid dreaming, alternate endings, an much, much more! Next week we are watching some trucks that have monsters in them, but they aren't just monster trucks, they're Monster Trucks! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!  

Chris is still away on location so Alex and Sam soldier on for a second DUO REVIEWO. This time, it's Alex's birthday pick, Cowboy Bebop, the film of the anime of the manga of the same name. Join us as we discuss the perils of adapting TV shows for film, which other films this film really really rips off, and get whistful for our missing co-host, especially when neither of us know how to pronounce a big word. Next week... sorry, we still don't really know, but hopefully we will back to our full complement!   Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!

This week we return to our Disney flop trilogy for the final instalment, Tomorrowland. We take an exhaustive look at this film's lumpy plot, problematic romantic leads, and then descend into hell as we unpeel the strange message behind this film. Ayn Rand, Noah's Ark, the end of the world, and queueing - it's a long episode with a dramatic conclusion! Next week...I'm not sure! Something! Probably Cowboy Bebop!   Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!  

It's an Easter miracle- SFRS returns! After covid lays waste to one host another one goes AWOL, but finally we are back with a new episode! Chris is off on business so Alex and Sam attempt the rare duo rating, taking a look at cyberpunk 'classic' Johnny Mnemonic.  If you want your own copy of Johnny M, rate us on iTunes or Spotify and drop us a line for a chance to win the all new blu-ray edition!  Next week it really is Tomorrowland, even though we recorded it before this. Things have got confusing, but we've been through worse. Nothing stops this list. Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!

Disney flop series continues with The Black Hole, a film with a confusing tone, an absence of plot, but most importantly a film that is absolutely dominated by the presence of V.I.N.C.E.N.T. the robot. Join us for robot wisdom, Henry Hoover history lessons, and much more! Next week our third and final Disney flop is Tomorrowland!   Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!

This week we begin another trilogy of films, a look at some of Disney's biggest flops. And there's no bigger flop in the history of film than John Carter, the story of a American civil war pacifist who gets whisked off to Mars and jumps a lot. It's not great. Also, there's a flop-based quiz! Next week, it's The Black Hole! Get in touch! Visit the Website! Buy our Merch! Download the soundtrack! See the list so far! And we're on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!