Each week we will act as judge, prosecution, and defence as we recreate a courtroom scenario, and decide whether a much loved (or hated) film should end up on the Hit List or not. Film trivia, quizzes, banter, terrible impressions, musical interludes, and lots of debating ensue as we put Films on Trial.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEach week we will act as judge, prosecution, and defence as we recreate a courtroom scenario, and decide whether a much loved (or hated) film should end up on the Hit List or not. Film trivia, quizzes, banter, terrible impressions, musical interludes, and lots of debating ensue as we put Films on Trial.
Recent episodes include "The Birds" (17 October 2025, 75 minutes), "Top Gun" (26 September 2025, 71 minutes), and "War of the Worlds (2005)" (10 September 2025, 73 minutes).
Films on Trial publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 75 minutes across 273 episodes.
Booking probability for Films on Trial is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Films on Trial requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Films on Trial's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #276
<p>The Birds is on trial this week. A pheasant surprise or does it make us raven mad?</p> <p>Alex says this horror classic showcases a director at the height of his talent, blending different genres together to make...
Episode #275
<p>Top Gun is on trial this week. Is it a movie Maverick? Or is it a cooked Goose?</p> <p>Dave defends the classic, arguing that it was one of the biggest films of the 80s, with great action sequences and a stellar...
Episode #274
<p>War of the Worlds (2005) is on trial this week. Did Spielberg catch lightning in a bottle or would it be better left buried? </p> <p>Alex says this is a modern yet faithful adaptation of the seminal novel by H.G...
Episode #273
<p>Eyes Wide Shut is on trial this week. Does it rise to the occasion or is it a complete flop? </p> <p>Alex argues that Stanley Kubrick's last film is a gripping exploration of sexual desire and fantasy, with strong...
Episode #272
<p>The Last Samurai is on trial this week. A perfect blossom or a knife in the guts?</p> <p>Alex defends, saying that this love letter to Japan made a fascinating period of history accessible for Western audiences. Dave...
Episode #271
<p>We kick off Tom Cruise season by putting Legend (1985) on trial. Will it cruise to victory or fail to curry favour?</p> <p>Dave defends, arguing that incredible character and set design, alongside an iconic...
Episode #270
<p>Our financial flop season concludes with John Carter on trial this week. Will we jump for joy, or could we not give a Thark?</p> <p>Ausy and Alex say a huge overspend on budget distracts from the fact that this is a...
Episode #269
<p>Joker: Folie à Deux is on trial this week. Does it make us cry laughing or does it just make us cry?</p> <p>Dave defends saying that Todd Philips accomplished everything he set out to do in this meta take on super...
Episode #268
<p>The Thing (1982) is on trial this week. Does it keep up appearances or is it a wolf in sheep's clothing?</p> <p>Gav defends his all-time favourite film with help from Mike, saying this is a masterpiece of sci-fi...
Episode #267
<p>After many years of putting films on trial, Citizen Kane is finally in the dock this week. Should it go on our shit list, next to Spiderman 3 or Home Sweet Home Alone? Or on our hit list, alongside such cinematic...
Episode #266
<p>Fight Club is on trial this week. Is it a love tap or a sucker punch?</p> <p>Alex defends, saying a faithful adaptation of the original classic novel coupled with David Fincher's magic touch make this a knockout. Gav...
Episode #265
<p>Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) is on trial this week. A sweet treat or like falling into a brown, disgusting river?</p> <p>Dave defends this sleeper hit, saying an iconic performance from Gene Wilder, hit...
Episode #264
<p>City of Angels is on trial. A match made in heaven or has hell frozen over?</p> <p>Gav defends this week, pointing to a rich story that doesn't tug on your heartstrings for the sake of it and sublime performances...
Episode #263
<p>This week we put The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on trial. Is it pulling its weight, or is it too much weight to bear?</p> <p>Dave says that it's an enjoyable comic piece with two great central performances...
Episode #262
<p>Adaptation is on trial this week. Fresh as a daisy or best if we nip it in the bud?</p> <p>Alex defends one of his all time favourites, saying stand out performances from a stellar cast coupled with a truly original...
Episode #261
<p>Longlegs is on trial this week. The daddy of detective horror films or does it trip over itself?</p> <p>Gav defends, stating that superb direction and a great aesthetic put him in seventh heaven. The devil is in the...
Episode #260
<p>Renfield is in the dock this week. Something to sink our teeth into or does it make our blood boil?</p> <p>Dave defends, arguing a tight script and a killer premise make this film slay. Gav prosecutes, saying a messy...
Episode #259
<p>Gone in 60 Seconds is on trial this week. Is this an old banger or will it drive us round the bend?</p> <p>Ausy, a long time fan of Gone in 60 Seconds, finally gets the chance to defend this car heist classic with...
Episode #258
<p>The Wicker Man (2006) is on trial this week. Sweet as honey or better left in its cage?</p> <p>Gav defends, saying that watching Nicolas Cage karate chop his way through a pagan mystery dressed as a bear is tough to...
Episode #257
<p>The Wicker Man (1973) is on trial this week. Do we like these apples or is it a basket case?</p> <p>Gav argues a gripping story about paganism and Christianity topped off with one of the finest finales in horror...
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