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Who's fighting and what for? Why are we fighting? The idealism of the '60s gave way to tragedy and darkness in December 1969 as captured in the seminal Rolling Stones documentary Gimme Shelter. Directed by The Maysles Brothers and Charlotte Zwerin, this is more than just a concert film but rather a complex masterwork that would influence non-fiction filmmakers for many generations to come. Is there a difference between direct cinema and cinema verité? Is Mick Jagger's stage banter "cringe"? Should all live musical performances sound just like the original album recording? Who is better... The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? Get yer ya-ya's out on this week's episode of Film Junk.

Do you... like pineapple? On this week's episode of Film Junk, we enter the vibe zone with Wong Kar-Wai as Frank finally takes the shrink wrap off of his Criterion Blu-ray for Chungking Express. The acclaimed Hong Kong director is known for his visual poetry and sense of romance but plot often takes a backseat to mood and emotion. Can breaking the law be romantic or is it always just plain reprehensible? Does step printing create a dreamlike atmosphere or does it just look dated? Could Frank gorf 30 cans of pineapple in one night? Has Sean ever heard The Cranberries before? Profess your undying love for cinema with the latest Film Junk podcast.

Eat your heart out Hulk Hogan, it's the 40th anniversary of Rad and we're ready to revisit this slightly under the radar '80s gem. Cru and his BMX crew fight the good fight against the evil forces of Mongoose before facing the death defying Helltrack... I mean, Hecktrack. Which members of the Film Junk crew were BMX heads as kids? Did Hal Needham and his stunt team elevate this movie way beyond what it deserved? Why was the actress who played Katie erased from film history? Could $100,000 buy two houses based on 1986 gas prices? Go balls out on this week's episode of the Film Junk Podcast.

There can only be one, or in this case, one plus several sequels, two TV shows and an upcoming modern reboot. Highlander remains a beloved and iconic 80s action movie, and it’s about time Film Junk explored what it means to live forever. Is immortality a gift or a curse? Is The Prize a gift or a curse? What is The Quickening? Do the rules of this world make any sense? Would every movie be better with a soundtrack by Queen? Don't lose your head... Film Junk faces such savage questions with heart, faith and steel on this week's podcast.

The sun is dying and Ryan Gosling is the only one who can save us. After a few close calls and a close encounter, he’s going to science the shit out of the situation. But is this hero’s journey a new masterpiece or is it just space junk? Why is Reed Farrington using a translator app to watch this movie? Does humanity have a future beyond the stars? Fist my bump and prepare to be amaze on the latest episode of Film Junk.

Hey there double ugly, it's time for one of the wildest movies we've ever reviewed here on Film Junk. John De Hart's Champagne and Bullets (aka Geteven aka Road to Revenge) is an indie film and vanity project that will challenge your very perception of what cinema can be. It's the buddy cop softcore satanic cult action thriller you didn't know you needed in your life. But is John De Hart a creative visionary or just a guy trying to make out with a Playboy model in a hot tub? How many people in this movie are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol? Can movies be so bad they're good or does that just make them good? Not a problem... we're ready to do the shimmy slide on this week's podcast.

The Film Junk Podcast is a goddamn miracle of modern science and this week we're taking a look at another (indisputable?) all-time classic. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest has won its fair share of awards over the years but it's time for a modern diagnosis. Is Nurse Ratched one of the most chilling villains ever put on screen or does she actually seem kinda reasonable? Is this a career-best performance for Jack Nicholson? How do we feel about the portrayal of mental illness in the movie? It makes us feel very... peculiar. We're talking about form, content, interrelationships and so much more on this week's podcast.

Hey you guys! It's our first adventure in a brand new format and the Film Junk crew is diving deep into our childhood memories with the 1985 classic The Goonies. But does the movie still hold up without bully blinders on? Is it Dicky D's greatest invention or should Steven Spielberg get all the credit? Let's hop on our bikes and find out the truth about One-Eyed Willy's treasure together.

Just a quick taste of Film Junk's new format starting with a clip from our upcoming retro review of the 1985 classic The Goonies.

We face obsolescence with No Other Choice and discuss Is This Thing On?, Zodiac Killer Project, Body of Evidence and The Plague plus we also announce a new evolution of Film Junk. 0:00 - Intro: Format Change Announcement 29:55 - Review: No Other Choice 1:13:20 - What We Watched: Zodiac Killer Project, Best Defence, Is This Thing On?, Body of Evidence, The Plague, The Plumber 2:03:30 - Outro

We fight the future with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die and protect the past with Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie plus we also discuss Whistle, The Paper and Lonesome Dove. 0:00 - Intro 19:10 - Review: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die 38:15 - Review: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie 58:30 - What We Watched: Frasier, Lonesome Dove, Whistle, The Paper 1:11:10 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:12:50 - Outro 1:14:20 - Spoiler Discussion: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

We survive and thrive with Send Help plus we also discuss Arco, Him, The Dark Knight Trilogy and Girls Just Want to Have Fun while a special guest also contemplates going digital. 0:00 - Intro 10:20 - Going Digital Discussion 58:55 - Review: Send Help 1:28:15 - What We Watched: Arco, Wolf Man, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Him, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Nobody 2 2:05:05 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 2:07:15 - Outro 2:10:00 - Spoiler Discussion: Send Help

We take a walk on the dark side with a retro review of Eddie and the Cruisers plus we also discuss Hamnet, Dead Man's Wire, Die My Love, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere and Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains. 0:00 - Intro 23:15 - Review: Eddie and the Cruisers 1:12:15 - What We Watched: Dead Man's Wire, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains, Hamnet, Die My Love, Toy Soldiers, Skyscraper: Live, One Battle After Another 1:54:30 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:57:10 - Outro

We throw a rager over 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple plus we also discuss The Rip, All You Need is Kill and Red Surf plus Frankie has a new favourite film of 2025... or does he? 0:00 - Intro 12:00 - Review: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 36:00 - What We Watched: Red Surf, The Rip, Doomsday, All You Need is Kill, Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching 1:18:45 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:21:45 - Outro 1:24:15 - Spoiler Discussion: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

We have an awkward visit with Father Mother Sister Brother plus we also discuss The Mastermind, Cover-Up, Caterpillar, One of One, Lurker, Together and The Shop Around the Corner. 0:00 - Intro 14:45 - Review: Father Mother Sister Brother 58:10 - What We Watched: The Shop Around The Corner, You've Got Mail, Caterpillar, Cover-Up, Together, The Shrouds, One of One, Lurker, The Mastermind, The Chair Company, Pluribus, Stranger Things 1:33:20 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD 1:23:55 - Outro