We’re back baby! We’re joined by comedian Lou Taylor to discuss those great natural disaster movies where humanity goes up against the weather. Should you really be surprised by a volcano eruption if you live at the bottom of a volcano? Why is everyone having sex in the pub in The Perfect Storm? Is an iceberg weather? And we talk that most dramatic…

This week we are taking you to the bank…the blood bank! We’re looking at one of the worst human beings on the planet Steven Seagal, with podcaster and Seagal fanatic Riley Quinn. We take a deep dive to the start and end of his theatrical releases with Hard to Kill and Exit Wounds. But if you’re just a fan of his music we also consider his album (av…

It’s a Constantine love in this week as we look at resurrections in movies. After tricking me into watching The Crow Remake, I convinced my sister to watch Spawn. Let’s dive in as we compare Crows, take a look at American Jesus: Robocop, and Nikki makes the argument for One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest being a Christ parable. She is wrong. Host: Jam…

Bloody men, some of them just need a big old hug. We're joined by comedian Sam Picone to talk men in movies who need a reacharound from the front and to be told everything is going to be okay. From any film Paddy Considine has been involved in to covering yourself in baby oil whilst in prison, we take a look at some of cinemas most damaged and beau…

Let me tell you something brother, we're looking at wrestlers turned actors this week with comedian and host of the Wrestle Club podcast, Sikisa. Did the Marine franchise get out all of the story it needed in it's 5 sequels? Does childhood end when you find out Hulk Hogan's real name is Terry? Would The Rock have improved the Twilight franchise? Le…

We’re back, and we survived Mother’s Day without any violence. Comedian Esther Manito joins us to talk the best movie mums. In this episode of The Best Movie 2, we dive into some of the most iconic movie mums. Whether it’s nurturing, tough love, or unexpected wisdom, these films showcase the many sides of what it means to be a great mum. Tune in fo…

We have comedian and podcaster Milo Edwards on this week to discuss men's need to show movies to others. For those sick of hearing "oh you've never seen this?! We have to watch it now". Along the way we'll discuss Bootle vs Finsbury Park crackheads, what is the best Heat quote to use on a heckler, was Thatcher cremated or buried, and which deceased…

This week are joined by comedian Kate Martin to guide you through your gay awakening via cinema. WIll Step Up 2: The Streets make you as gay as it made Jamie? Is Michelle Pfifer’s Catwoman the key to your awakening? Did teenage Edward Furlong set you on your road to lesbianism? And why were the 90s so bad? Also there’s some pretty graphic descripti…

Like strikes in the steel mill, Josh returning to the podcast is inevitable. This week we're looking at the best movie to represent the North of England, as we debunk some northern stereotypes (we do have indoor toilets and WIFI), we look at the North in modern Hollywood (Hello Batman jumping off the Liver building), and we look at the Thatcher rui…

2025 is not disappointing us in being just as insufferable as 2024. We brought in the annoyingly optimistic comedian Alexandra Haddow to cheer us up and advise on how to escape the January funk. Along the way we'll ask the big questions: Would Rocky have been happier if instead of raw eggs he had the tin of beans with the little sausages in? Why is…

Happy New Year you beautiful people!! We welcome back BAFTA member and comedian Laura McMahon to talk about the most exciting films coming up n 2025 and Laura tries to defend the idea of the Minecraft movie. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Get involved with the Best Movie To.... https://www.instagram…

Happy New Year everyone. 2024 was the year of Wicked holding space and Jason Statham keeping bees. We’re joined by film journalist Ellie Calnan to discuss the highs and lows of the year as we break down our favourites, our disappointments, and also our favourite film scenes of the year. Do give Ellie’s podcast a listen too: https://podcasts.apple.c…

Merry Christmas everybody. We welcome Dr Nat back to discuss the psychology behind some of your favourite Christmas films. Is Kevin Mcallisater a sociopath who doesn’t develop normal separation anxiety, is Buddy the Elf exploited sexually, is a hit and run too far for the Elf on a Shelf. Also Jamie tries to explain It’s A Wonderful Life and Dr Nat …

We're raising Christmas Spirits again! And this time we've shipped in an American to double the whimsy as we ask actress and comedian Liz Guterbock what is the best movie to get into the Christmas spirit...again. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Guest: Elizabeth Guterbock https://www.instagram.com/liz…

What's the best movie to do a Commentary track to? For those of you sick of spending time with your loved ones or relatives have we got a solution for you: A Die Hard commentary. pull up Disney+ or your old VHS, press play and let Jamie and Josh talk over the entire movie. Listen out for Jamie telling his how I lost my virginity story, and Josh goi…

We're back from our break and jumping straight back into it as we talk all things foody from the poo pies of The Help to the End of Days pizza smoothie. So get the fine cutlery out and get ready as we are joined by returning guest Mark O'Neil as we tuck in. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Mark's podc…

Happy Halloween! We welcome back failed musician and creator of our very own jingle Josh Weller to talk our favourite movie monsters and a very surprising number 1 pick from Josh. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Guest: Josh Weller https://www.instagram.com/joshwellerjoshweller/?hl=en Get involved wit…

We told you He'd Be Back...and here he is, returning guest Hubert Mayr gives us the highs and lows of the Governator's career. Warning! There is a solid 5 minutes discussing the Terminator's anatomy, including functionality and girth. If you like the episode do remember to give us a five star review. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonj…

We are joined by returning guest Luke Poulton, comedian and Wallace & Gromit superfan, to answer the question...What is Aardman's Best Movie Too? From your Chicken Runs to your Wrong Trousers we take a deep dive into the Bristol based animation studio, looking at the challenges, successes and Jesus Christ they did the animation for Spice Girl's Viv…

All aboard the anxiety train chooo chooo. We're joined by comedian and actor Rajiv Karia, to ask what is the best movie to give you anxiety? So of course we discuss the kings of panic attacks, the Safdie brothers along with cinema's most intense scenes, Tom Holland's stand up comedian dad, and the crossover of the century with 127 Dresses, where Ka…

Dr Nat is back! And this week we're looking at the trouble with romcoms, can you fall in love in 3 days? Should you ignore your network of close friends and forgive The One? Should you really be doing that on top of a piano, Richard Gere? Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Guest: Dr Natalie Cawley Maili…

It's a celebration of life as we discuss the work of some of our favourite artists we sadly lost way before their time with comedian Shalaka Kurup. Mainly as an excuse to talk about Fast & Furious 7, but also ponder the big questions, like could River Phoenix have saved Indiana Jones 4? Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitt…

2024 is shaping up to be one of the worst for humanity so let's take a look at those movies that teaches us the same message as High School Musical - We're All In This Together. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Guest: Josh Hallam https://www.instagram.com/filmsandthatpod/ https://twitter.com/films_tha…

What a year! We're joined by James Meakin to discuss the absolute bangers that were the movies from 1996. Spoilers for 22 years ago. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Guest: James Meakin /www.instagram.com/satsuma_hat Podcast: Helmets https://t.co/A8x6KWgr80 Get involved with the Best Movie To.... http…

Welcome back to the second half of our Movie Euros Competition as we search for the best country to contribute movies to the world. We welcome back comedian David Ferguson and clash the below teams to find our winner: Italy vs Denmark Portugal vs Turkey Romania vs France Slovakia vs Spain Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twi…

It's a mini ep whilst we're still in between our bumper Euros episodes, which pits the best movies from each of the nations in the last 16 of the Euros. This week we welcome back David Ferguson to see what's worth watching on iPlayer (the BBC streaming app, for our cousins abroad)By Jamie Allerton

Joined by comedian David Ferguson, we're looking at the best in European Movies as we use the round of 16 teams that progressed through the group stages of the The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship to take a look at some of their best movies. so who do you think has the best movies from these countries: Switzerland vs Italy Germany vs Denmar…

Richard Spalding is back baby, and here to help you get over your grief whilst continuing his war on subtext in movies with host Jamie Allerton. Spoilers for The Next Karate Kid, My Girl, The Babadook and more as we work out which movies would help you recovering from the loss of a parent, friend, partner, pet, or Macauley Culkin. Trigger Warning: …

Josh Hallam will return....in this episode! We get into our favourite gadgets, what a 2024 Bond would be, is George Lazenby the David Moyes of the Bond world, and most importantly what is the best Bond movie to watch? Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Guest: Josh Hallam https://www.instagram.com/filmsa…

Tissues at the ready as we get all emotional and ask comedian Fiona Ridgewell what is the best movie to cry to? This was recorded back in September so welcome back the voice of Ben for an episode. We ask the big questions this week: Is the Notebook overrated? Can you openly sob in the cinema? And who wins the big cry off - Beaches vs Steel Magnolia…

We welcome back friend of the show Josh Hallam to talk the bizzare 8 movies that footballing legend Michael Owen has been "forced into watching" according to a viral tweet from 2014. We'll rank the 8 films, pick which character we would replace with Michael, and finally reccomend what movies Michael can watch in fututre. Host: Jamie Allerton www.in…

We're joined by nice boy Neil O'Rourke to answer one of our biggest questions yet! What is the best movie to watch coming home from the pub. You've had a session, it's last orders, you've picked up your kebab and now it's time to watch a classic. Slight spoilers for The Guest, and 1922's Nosferatu. We'll also get deep into Taken and Highlander beof…

We're joined by failed musician and comedian Josh Weller to discuss film scores, the good, the bad, and whatever Ghostbusters 2 is. We thank Josh for writing our wonderful opening theme tune and get deep into some bangers such as Batman, Die Hard, and what's the best sports film score? Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitte…

Happy Valentine's! We're joined by musical comedian and delightful chap Jamie Finn to discuss the best movies to inspire a romantic gesture. Along the way we'll get into some embarrassing romantic backfires of our own, PS I Love You's core message of going to Ireland to rutt your dead husband's brother, and we fire both barrels at Love, Actually. H…

In the first one of our science debunking episode we have comedian and chemistry fan Freya McGhee on to discuss chemistry in the movies, not between characters, we're talking real chemistry, for science nerds. We explore the practicality of Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs, the lagaility of Love Potion Number 9, does Spider-man have cancer, and it…

Part 2 of my giant conversation with comedian Mark O'Neil as we finally get to our top 3 movies which perfectly help you relive the 80s. We discuss MR Miyagi's relationship with Daniel's mum, the economics of Monster Truck based transportation in Roadhouse, and find some strange answers to help you complete your wedding vows. Host: Jamie Allerton w…

Let's go back to a time of big shoulders and great drugs as we look at the best movie to relive the 80s, with comedian Mark O'Neil (Part 1) Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Get invovled with the Best Movie To.... https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod…

We get our heads out the gutter and open our brains as we invite psychotherapist Dr Natalie Cawley onto the pod to get into the minds of some of our favourite (and least favourite) film characters. Was Hannibal Lecter a good therapist? Should group therapy members be sleeping together in Colour of Night? And Would Sydney Prescott be able to get out…

We're joined by Laura McMahon this week to discuss the most anticipated films of 2024. This was recorded whilst Jamie still had a horrific cold so apologies for the bunged up sound. We've come up with 5 categories to classify the films coming out for the next 12 months, play along if you like: - Indie Darling - Scraping the barrel - Not for me but …

Happy New Year! What a year it's been, we're joined by film journalist Ellie Calnan to discuss the year that brought us strikes, Barbenheimer, and an extended discussion on that bath soup scene from Saltburn. We look at our favourite and not so favourite movies of 2023.By Jamie Allerton

Ho Ho Hope you're not suffering food poisoning on reheated turkey, happy Boxing Day! This week we we have comedian Will Robbins discussing the best movie to watch on Boxing Day. We'll tackle the big questions, how old should you be to watch Fargo? Do you check your slippers after watching Arachnophobia? Is Mike Myers....good? Host: Jamie Allerton w…

Merry Christmas! We have comedian and returning guest Alexandra Haddow this week to discuss movies to get you into the Christmas Spirit. Along the way we'll discuss Maggie Smith's insatiable lust for Peter Pan in Hook, and answer the long running question, are people who try to get "Is Die Hard a Christmas film" into the conversation the most borin…

We're back baby, and this week we welcome writer, director, camera operator and more importantly Jamie's sister Nikki Rose onto the pod to discuss the best movie to understand men. We also start with a little review of Ridley Scott's Napoleon, still in cinemas. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Produce…

Happy Halloween! We have Just Films and That's Alice Oliver in to help us find the scariest spooky movie, aka the Best Movie To Make You Sh*t Yourself. Host: Jamie Allerton www.instagram.com/allertonjamie www.twitter.com/jayallerton Producer: Ben Mumford Guest: Alice Oliver (Just FIlms and That pod) www.instagram.com/filmsandthatpod https://twitter…

Happy Halloween, we kick off spooky season with wonderful comedian Laura Smyth. We ask if the 70s was the best decade for movies, what movies left a scar on us when we were kids, should Chunk really have adopted Sloth in The Goonies instead of letting the state look after him, and more importantly answer the question what is the best movie to....ge…

It's a deep dive episode, we welcome back Cage/Rage - A Nicolas Cage Podcast's Darryl Edge to talk all thing's Nic Cage, we pick our best and worst films of the young Coppola and pore over a very intriguing career. Love you. As always follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bestmovie2pod/ Twitter: twitter.com/bestmovie2pod…

This week host Jamie Allerton is joined by Cage/Rage - A Nicolas Cage Podcast's Darryl Edge as we talk movies you can switch your brain off to. You've come in from work, had an awful day, you just want to take your shoes off and sink them into a bowl of salt water and order a takeaway. Let us help you pick the best movie to accompany that mood. As …

It's a deep dive episode, we welcome back Just Film's and That's host Josh Hallam to get knee deep into Maverick, Ethan Hunt, Jerry Maguire, and more from completely normal human man, Tom CruiseBy Jamie Allerton

We're back with our first ever returning guest, Just Films and That Pod's Josh Hallam. Jamie and Ben help Josh find the best movie to make you feel happy via Robin William's Flubber, some famous movie punch the air moments, and emotion bombs. Follow us on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestmovie2pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmovie2po…

Welcome back to the Best Movie 2 podcast, this week we're launching the first of our deep dive episodes into your favouirte actors. We welcome back Davina Bentley to discuss the movies of Meryl Streep and get waaay off topic discussing the merits of Thatcher stealing our milk and Gillian Anderson stealing our hearts. Feel free to message us on inst…