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Best Film Ever

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Your new favourite transatlantic film review podcast, trawling through the blockbusters and critical darlings in search of the best film ever.
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12/20/21 • 80 min

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FIRST 28:15 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict

AFTER 28:15 it's a full spoiler review

It's an edition of See It Or Skip It 19 years in the making. because this time we're talking aout the pop-culture event that is Spider-Man: No Way Home. Join Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam as we make our way through the following questions: Was this a good film or just a collection of fan-service and easter eggs? Do you have to have seen all the Spider-Men films to appreciate the returning villains? Is there anything fun beyond the nostalgia and callbacks in this thing to cling onto? Has Spider-Man figured out its post-Tony Stark surrogate dad problem for Peter Parker? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Spider-Man: No Way Home and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

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12/20/21 • 80 min

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02/15/22 • 178 min

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Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan (We made Georgia disappear in the Turn) as we're heading to London and Colorado Springs in the industrial era magic rivalry, The Prestige, brought to us by Ethan. We're saying abracadabra in our 109th episode as we discuss:

  • The labour of love that the script for this film was
  • We discuss our general feelings towards Christopher Nolan
  • We decide to review while avoiding the big idea of the film until the end
  • Which actor claimed they changed their voice and posture in order to play this part
  • What are our own histories with magic?
  • A member of the panel reflects the pod has changed the way they emotionally engage with films these days
  • Which piece of stunt casting may have felt surprisingly underwhelming
  • We're interrupted by a little bit of a tease for future content
  • Whether or not The Prestige is the Best Film Ever.

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

  • Rev Bruce
  • Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
  • Hermes
  • Lina Oberholzer
  • Ensign Ian Davies
  • Chris Pedersen
  • Katie McRae
  • Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)
  • Randal Silva
  • The Yeetmeister

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter 15:50 - Shoutouts 21:45 - Deep Dive 2:04:10 - Endgame
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02/15/22 • 178 min

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Episode 152 - Avatar

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12/13/22 • 187 min

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Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew as we're heading to Pandora without nearly enough time to mourn as we review Avatar in the wake of its upcoming sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water. We're learning not to doubt the creative vision of James Cameron to reach a bankable conclusion in our 152nd episode as we discuss:

  • The clear inspiration behind the source material
  • Who was the first choice to play Jake Sully and how much did refusing this film cost him
  • Why are there so many links to LOST in this film
  • Does Michelle Rodriguez ever play against type?
  • Looking back, how do we feel about the 3D fad that was the early 2010s
  • What's the deal with the tail sex? Is this a Mandela effect or did it really happen?
  • Ian mixes up two actors in an unlikely mistake
  • Would this have been a different review if it had happened in 2009?
  • We discuss more football (from both sides of the pond) and celebrate a pretty big milestone for us
  • Whether or not Avatar is the Best Film Ever

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

  • Rev Bruce
  • Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
  • Lina Oberholzer
  • Ensign Ian Davies
  • Chris Pedersen
  • Katie McRae
  • Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)
  • Randal Silva
  • The Yeetmeister
  • Nate The Great
  • Cheezy (with a fish on a bike)
  • Andy Dickson
  • Holly Callen
  • Richard
  • Ryan Kuketz

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter 8:00 - Reflections & Corrections 20:20 - Shoutouts 25:40 - Deep Dive 2:22:35 - Endgame
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12/13/22 • 187 min

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03/08/22 • 169 min

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Over one hundred episodes in and we're not too old for anything, especially not THE 1980s buddy cop archetype in Lethal Weapon. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georiga as we're heading to Los Angeles in search of a roof to jump off. We're noticing Christmas trees everywhere in our 112th episode as we discuss:

  • Whether Lethal Weapon is a Christmas movie
  • Some of the literal stunt work that was done in this
  • We discuss when a murder isn't really a murder
  • Liam shares stories of a mis-spent youth
  • Ethan shares a brave story
  • The trifecta of beverages that were Canadian Mist, Clearly Canadian, and Orbitz
  • How important is intent alone when discussing a crime
  • We discuss the difference between UK & US fire hydrants
  • Liam's not allowed honourable mentions ever again
  • We find out who the Fledgling Fandom thought had the best Batman voice
  • We share how you can be involved in our 2nd birthday celebration
  • Whether or not Lethal Weapon is the Best Film Ever

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

  • Rev Bruce
  • Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
  • Hermes from The Scuttlebutt Podcast
  • Lina Oberholzer
  • Ensign Ian Davies
  • Chris Pedersen
  • Katie McRae
  • Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)
  • Randal Silva
  • The Yeetmeister

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

0:00 - Opening Banter 16:00 - Shoutouts 32:10 - Deep Dive 2:08:25 - Endgame

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03/08/22 • 169 min

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10/12/21 • 130 min

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How did we get here? I led you here for I am Spartacus. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan - Georgia got held back by security - as we review the 1996 Tom Hanks penned film as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. We're still wondering what happened to the Oneders it our 91st episode as we discuss:

  • When Tom Hanks found the time to write That Thing You Do
  • The plethora of Beatles references present here
  • What George Harrison did for Ringo Starr after the Beatles' drummer was away for a bit and how Oasis paid reference to it
  • Are Guy and Tina a believeable couple?
  • Why did the film cut so much material and how does it hurt the film
  • If Rita Wilson is the most attractive woman in this film
  • We've got an exciting announcement for the new year
  • Whether or not That Thing You Do is the Best Film Ever.

Support the BFE with a donation at https://linktr.ee/bestfilmeverpod

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter 10:30 - Shoutouts 24:40 - Deep Dive 1:36:45 - Endgame
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10/12/21 • 130 min

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Ep 111 - Batman

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03/01/22 • 177 min

Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? Before we rush out to check out Robert Pattinson in The Batman we're going to party like it's 1989 with Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger in the original, Batman. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georiga as we're heading to Gotham in a Batmobile without any doors. We're definitely not sharing dart scores in our 111th episode as we discuss:

  • The list of other actors linked to the titular role and the fallout from Michael Keaton's casting
  • How the Gotham skyline was created
  • Where Tim Burton met soundtrack star, Prince
  • Georgia weighs this film against her hatred for "The Dark Knight"
  • Liam shares his favourite Kim Basinger film - it's along the lines you're probably thinking
  • Which actor got screwed by Warner Brothers for the first time on a Batman film by being used as leverage for Jack Nicholson
  • Speaking of which, what weird quirk did Nicholson have about this film and why did he love it so much?
  • Who's the best option here?
  • We reveal what the next in our Reel Roundtable is going to be on
  • We share how you can be involved in our 2nd birthday celebration
  • Whether or not Batman is the Best Film Ever

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

  • Rev Bruce
  • Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
  • Hermes from The Scuttlebutt Podcast
  • Lina Oberholzer
  • Ensign Ian Davies
  • Chris Pedersen
  • Katie McRae
  • Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)
  • Randal Silva
  • The Yeetmeister

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

0:00 - Opening Banter 15:30 - Shoutouts 26:10 - Deep Dive 2:04:10 - Endgame

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03/01/22 • 177 min

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Episode 105 - Encanto

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01/18/22 • 127 min

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We're going to talk about Encanto this week but is it possible to do that without talking about Bruno? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we review Georgia's pick and our newest film we've ever reviewed. We're waiting for our gift in our 105th episode as we discuss:

  • The future and economics of cinema
  • Are we ready to go back in mass crowds
  • We share a bit about Bob Saget
  • Ian gushes about Pop Tarts
  • We question what exactly is magically alive in this film and what isn't
  • Somehow we link this film to Extreme Makeover
  • Why is the house such a jerk in this film? Why is the family?
  • Who gets forgiven FAR too easily in this film
  • Does this film borrow from a lot of other films? Is it too much?
  • Does this movie get the ending wrong?
  • Why do we cry at movies? We analyse the possibilities
  • Whether or not Encanto is the Best Film Ever
  • We also find out Reverend Bruce's pick for next week as he prepares to join us for The Endgame

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

  • Rev Bruce
  • Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
  • Andrew Olszewski
  • Lina Oberholzer
  • Ian Davies
  • Chris Pedersen
  • Randal Silva

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter 11:10 - Shoutouts 28:30 - Deep Dive 1:35:45 - Endgame
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01/18/22 • 127 min

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11/30/21 • 147 min

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The house always wins. Play long enough, you never change the stakes. The house takes you. Unless, when that perfect hand comes along, you bet big, then you take the house. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Ethan - Georgia's been flagged by Terry Benedict - as we review a 21st century remake of the classic Rat Pack crime caper. It's like playing with loaded dice in our 98th episode as we discuss:

  • The original choice to play Danny Ocean
  • Just how many shrimp Brad Pitt ate while filming one scene in particular
  • Why "A Little Less Conversation" was chosen over more typical Elvis Vegas tune, "Viva Las Vegas"
  • How much George Clooney paid Julia Roberts to meet her going rate
  • Can we overlook the Stockholm Syndrome of the film
  • We go through a plethora of plot holes
  • Ian tries to explain the appeal of Bernie Mac to a British audience that never saw his sitcom
  • Were there any side effects to Lennox Lewis' participation in the film?
  • Whether or not Ocean's Eleven is the Best Film Ever

Support the BFE with a donation at https://linktr.ee/bestfilmeverpod

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter 9:33 - Shoutouts 29:50 - Deep Dive 2:00:00 - Endgame
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10/05/21 • 151 min

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On Wednesdays we wear pink but on Tuesdays we release new content. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie and Georgia as we review the 2004 teen comedy that made Fetch happen in Mean Girls. It's not Robin Sparkles but we're still headed to the mall in Canada in our 90th episode as we discuss:

  • Some alternate castings that would've changed the entire tone of the film
  • Which actor Tina Fey had to go to war in order to cast
  • Who came up with 'Fetch' anyways
  • What rewrites were necessary in order to ensure a PG-13 rating
  • Ellie has an announcement to share with the group
  • Is Janis Ian actually the worst character in the film and why do we laugh off Damian refusing to leave the ladies room?
  • We've got an exciting announcement for the new year
  • Whether or not Mean Girls is the Best Film Ever.

Support the BFE with a donation at https://linktr.ee/bestfilmeverpod

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter 12:05 - Shoutouts 29:30 - Deep Dive 1:53:50 - Endgame
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10/05/21 • 151 min

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11/19/21 • 78 min

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We're now up to a quadrology of quizdom under the BFE banner, it's BFE Quiz Night 4: A New Hope. Ian is joined by defending champion Kevin from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die as he tries to defend his title against Vern from Cinema Recall, Brandon from Namely 90s, Debbie from just down the street and a random member of the BFE crew. Join us for 5 rounds of quizzing fun on:

  • Casting Calls: We give 3 actors, you tell us which film it is
  • Movie Golf: We give you a film, you say which year it came out. Least combined years off wins the round
  • Macguffin' It - We name the MacGuffin from a film and you name that movie
  • Here's My Resume: We give you 3 films an actor has been in and you tell us which actor is the common link
  • The Eliminator - Kind to some, savage to others, the game is never over with THE ELIMINATOR still to come

If you want to join us on a future quiz night, please get a hold of us on our Twitter account (@bestfilmeverpod) and let us know that you'd like to be on our waiting list.

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11/19/21 • 78 min

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How many episodes does Best Film Ever have?

Best Film Ever currently has 352 episodes available.

What topics does Best Film Ever cover?

The podcast is about Film History, Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on Best Film Ever?

The episode title 'See It Or Skip It? - Spider-Man: No Way Home' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Best Film Ever?

The average episode length on Best Film Ever is 116 minutes.

How often are episodes of Best Film Ever released?

Episodes of Best Film Ever are typically released every 3 days.

When was the first episode of Best Film Ever?

The first episode of Best Film Ever was released on Mar 12, 2020.

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