Some movies don‘t deserve what the box office and critics did to them. But then again, some of them really do. James and Huw dig up forgotten movies and walk them around one more time.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
It's 1995, and this Brett Leonard thriller flings us into the distant future (1999) where a computer-generated Russell Crowe must be hunted down by a relentless Denzel Washington.
It's a bravura performance from Crowe, who leaves no piece of scenery un-chewed; and an early start for Washington's long catalogue of man-with-handgun-does-shouting oeuvre.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
It's 1988, and Carl Weathers plays the titular role of Jericho 'Action' Jackson, alongside a host of familiar faces from other films where things randomly explode.
The decade was not short of action movies, but where does this sit among the pantheon?
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
It's 1954 and cinematic greats Charles Laughton and David Lean create a romantic comedy about the heady world of nineteenth century Salford bootmaking.
A smash hit at the time, we came at this with different perspectives. Still, you can listen to it, or not.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
It's 1966 and comedy legends of French cinema - Louis de Funès and Bourvil - reunite for this epic World War II comedy, with Terry-Thomas providing Best Supporting Moustaches.
After a year in the West, we're returning to the classic Weekend at Crombie's format - and this one does not disappoint!
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
As the bongs of Big Ben close out the old year, James breaks out his spreadsheet to analyse the films of the past year, the whole series, and how the shifting sands of public perception may have washed over our previous picks.
It's the review of the reviews show!
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
The Man With The Hat is back, and our hosts have such strong feelings about this, it's time for another Very Special Crombies.
Sit back and enjoy these museum pieces being dusted off for one last exhibit.
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023