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The Dan and Joe Film Show

By Joe Richards

Your bi-weekly film fix featuring reviews, chat and exclusive interviews from the world of film.
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End of Year Special 2022

End of Year Special 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, join us as we discuss our picks for the best and worst films of the year. 

Dec 28, 202242:55
Halloween Special 2022 with director Daniel Stamm

Halloween Special 2022 with director Daniel Stamm

We're back just in time for spooky season, and we are joined by filmmaker Daniel Stamm who tells us all about Prey for The Devil, released in cinemas today. 

We also review Halloween Ends and go through what other horror-highlights are currently available on streaming right now. 

Oct 27, 202252:53
Episode 63 with Lee Haven Jones

Episode 63 with Lee Haven Jones

Welsh filmmaker, Lee Haven Jones, joins us to talk about his critically acclaimed debut feature, The Feast/Gwledd. 

We also have reviews of Jordan Peele's Nope and the latest instalment in the Predator franchise, Prey. 

Aug 16, 202257:13
2022 Mid-Year Special

2022 Mid-Year Special

As we are just over half-way through 2022, we look back at the last six-months and pick out best, worst and hidden gems of the year so far. 

Jul 07, 202259:16
Episode 61 with Rob Savage

Episode 61 with Rob Savage

We are joined this week by Rob Savage, director of found-footage horror, Dashcam, due out in cinemas June 3rd. 

We also have reviews of Top Gun: Maverick and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers.

May 31, 202256:30
Episode 60

Episode 60

On our latest episode, we bring back our news segment and discuss the brand new trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water plus Hayden Panettiere's return to the SCREAM franchise. 

We also have reviews of Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness and Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. 

May 12, 202247:18
Episode 59 with Ben Schwartz and James Marsden

Episode 59 with Ben Schwartz and James Marsden

Our latest episode is perhaps our biggest one yet as we are joined by the cast and director of Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Colleen O'Shaughnessey and Jeff Fowler all join us to discuss the latest instalment in the popular franchise.

And if that wasn't enough for you, we also have reviews of Morbius, The Bad Guys and another edition of Two Truths and A Lie. 

Apr 07, 202255:12
Oscars 2022 Special

Oscars 2022 Special

It's that time of year again!

We are joined once again by our trusted Oscar's panel, Claire Vaughan, Clare Brunton and Gary Slaymaker, to discuss our hopes for this year's ceremony. Plus, we each pick our choice for what we think deserves to take home the big award of the night - Best Picture. 

Mar 24, 202201:31:05
Episode 57 with Craig Roberts

Episode 57 with Craig Roberts

One of our favourite filmmakers working today, Craig Roberts joins us once again to take to us all about his fantastic new film, The Phantom of The Open.

We also have reviews of The Batman and Turning Red. Plus, we share our thoughts on this year's BAFTAs.

Mar 17, 202201:01:00
Episode 56 with Joanna Quinn and Les Mills

Episode 56 with Joanna Quinn and Les Mills

We are excited to be joined by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills, director and writer of the Oscar-nominated animated short, Affairs of The Art, who join us to discuss their film and the nomination. 

We also have reviews of Uncharted, Death on The Nile and Marry Me. 

Feb 18, 202201:09:32
Episode 55 with Craig Fairbrass

Episode 55 with Craig Fairbrass

We are very excited to be joined by star of the Rise of The Footballer franchise, Craig Fairbrass, who talks to us all about his latest performance in A Violent Man due out in cinemas and on digital February 4th. 

We also have reviews of Parallel Mothers and Sing 2. Plus, can Joe finally put his losing streak to an end in this week's Two Truths and A Lie?

Feb 03, 202249:45
Episode 54 with Stephen Moyer

Episode 54 with Stephen Moyer

We kick off 2022 with a bang as we are joined by star of True Blood, Stephen Moyer, who talks to us all about his latest film, Confession, which is released on digital January 31st. 

We also review the latest instalment in the Scream franchise and Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.

Jan 20, 202201:00:09
2021 End of Year Review

2021 End of Year Review

We take a look back at the past 12-months of cinema and reveal which have been our best and worst films of the year. 

Dec 31, 202144:14
Christmas Special 2021

Christmas Special 2021

This year's Christmas special is a Dan and Joe Christmas Carol as we are joined by Clare Brunton, Rachel Wagner and Ryan Leston who have picked a Christmas movie from the past, present and future to get us all in the festive spirit.



Dec 22, 202101:06:04
Episode 51 with Gary Slaymaker

Episode 51 with Gary Slaymaker

Our good friend and BBC Raido Wales' film guru, Gary Slaymaker, returns to the show to discuss Clifford The Big Red Dog and West Side Story. Plus we share our spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Dec 16, 202152:18
50th Episode Special

50th Episode Special

Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode, featuring some of our favourite moments from the show to date, listeners questions and much more. 

Nov 19, 202159:32
Halloween Special 2021 - Scream 25th Anniversary

Halloween Special 2021 - Scream 25th Anniversary

For this year's Halloween Special, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Scream and take a look back at the franchise with Scream podcast host, Ryan C. Showers, and super-fan Hamish Calvert. 

We also look ahead at the next instalment due out in 2022 and discuss the film's latest trailer. 

Oct 28, 202149:27
Episode 48 with Tom Beasley

Episode 48 with Tom Beasley

This week we are joined by film critic and Venom fan, Tom Beasley, to talk all about comic book sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. We also share our verdicts on Halloween Kills and Dune. 

Oct 21, 202155:60
No Time To Die Special

No Time To Die Special

After a long wait, Bond is back with Daniel Craig's final outing in No Time To Die.
We are joined by Bond experts, Tom Butler of The James Bond A-Z Podcast and Nick Stradling of Wales In The Movies, who discuss all things 007 and share their views on the latest offering in the series.
Oct 07, 202156:21
Episode 46 with Tallulah Greive

Episode 46 with Tallulah Greive

We are excited to be joined by Tallulah Greive to talk all about her role in Our Ladies which is in cinemas now, and Cinderella which is out on Amazon Prime from today. 

We also talk about Nia DaCosta's Candyman sequel/reboot plus much more. 

Sep 02, 202145:12
Episode 45 with Ryan Andrew Hooper

Episode 45 with Ryan Andrew Hooper

We have the great pleasure of being joined by Welsh filmmaker, Ryan Andrew Hooper, who joins us to talk all about his debut feature, The Toll.

Continuing the trend of Welsh filmmakers, we also review Prano Bailey-Bond's much talked about Censor. And we also review brand new psychological horror, The Night House. 

Aug 26, 202153:48
Episode 44

Episode 44

We’re back in the studio talking all the brand new releases including Stillwater, The Last Letter From Your Lover, The Suicide Squad and Jungle Cruise.

Plus there’s The Dan and Joe Headlines, as well as Two Truths and A Lie.

Aug 05, 202152:59
Episode 43 with Austin Burke

Episode 43 with Austin Burke

We are very excited to be joined by film critic and Yotuber, Austin Burke, to talk about the long delayed and much anticipated Black Widow. We also review Freaky and The Forever Purge.
Plus there's The Dan and Joe Headlines, the return of Two Truths and A Lie and much more.
Jul 15, 202153:23
2021 Mid-Year Review

2021 Mid-Year Review

We're halfway through 2021 (already!) so what better time to take a look back at the last 6 months of cinema and choose our best and worst films of the year so far. We also read out some of your choices, plus much more.
Jul 01, 202153:51
Episode 41 with Dominic Monaghan

Episode 41 with Dominic Monaghan

Dominic Monaghan, star of The Lord of The Rings, Star Wars and LOST, joins us to discuss his new film, Edge of The World, available on PVOD now and to buy from 21st June.
We also review In The Heights and Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, plus we have a brand spanking new news segment too.
Jun 17, 202157:38
Episode 40 with Rachel Wagner

Episode 40 with Rachel Wagner

We are happy to be joined once again by podcaster, film critic and member of the DJ Film Show family, Rachel Wagner, who discusses all the latest cinema releases with us.
We have reviews of A Quiet Place Part II, Cruella and Earwig and The Witch. Plus, Rachel takes on Two Truths and a Lie.
Jun 03, 202147:42
Episode 39

Episode 39

We have no guest this week (boo) but we are in a brand new studio (yay) discussing films you can actually go and see in a cinema (double yay).
We review Peter Rabbit 2, Spiral: From The Book of Saw and Those Who Wish Me Dead. We also discuss the reopening of cinemas and our first experience back.
May 20, 202144:05
Episode 38 with Rebecca Perfect & Van Connor

Episode 38 with Rebecca Perfect & Van Connor

We have the pleasure of being joined by hosts of OffScreen, Rebecca Perfect and Van Connor, as we review Nomadland, The Mitchells vs The Machines and Tom Clancy's Without Remorse. Now that the dust has settled, we also discuss our thoughts on this year’s Oscars ceremony.
May 06, 202101:11:27
Oscars Special 2021

Oscars Special 2021

The most important day in the film calander is nearly with us once again, and we have invited a panel of some of our favourtie filmies to discuss all things Oscars.
We have two first time guests - Film Programmer at Chapter Arts Centre, Claire Vaughan, and host of the W-Rated podcast, Clare Brunton. Friend of the show and the regular film guru on BBC Radio Wales, Gary Slaymaker, joins us once again as well.
We discuss this year's ceremony, pick our front runners for the Best Picture Winner and reveal who we think will win/should win.
Apr 22, 202101:46:45
Razzies Special 2021

Razzies Special 2021

It's that time of year again - award season! And what better way to kick it off than to be joined once again by John Wilson and Mo Murphy of The Razzies who chat to us about this year's ceremony, streaming vs cinema and Eddie Murphy.
Plus we have reviews of Chaos Walking, Antebellum and Godzilla vs Kong.
Apr 08, 202101:09:20
Episode 35 with Hamish Calvert

Episode 35 with Hamish Calvert

We are excited to be joined once again by film critic and friend of the show, Hamish Calvert, as we review Locked Down, Cherry and Yes Day.
We also talk about this year's recently announced Ocar's nominations and Zack Snyder's Justice League. Plus, Hamish takes on our brand new game; Two Truths and a Lie.
Mar 18, 202101:01:56
Episode 34 with Helen O'Hara

Episode 34 with Helen O'Hara

This week's show is jam-packed.  We have film journalist and author, Helen O'Hara, join us to talk all about her brand new book; the fantastic Women VS Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film.  We review four new films including Wrong Turn, Music, I Care A Lot and Judas & The Black Messiah. Plus we discuss the new Cruella trailer and Paddington 3. 
Feb 25, 202101:18:32
Episode 33 with Tom Chatalbash

Episode 33 with Tom Chatalbash

We welcome the wonderful Tom Chatalbash to the show as we review Malcolm & Marie, Greenland and Plamer.  Plus we make our Golden Globes predictions and pay tribute to Christopher Plummer.
Feb 11, 202158:26
Episode 32 with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead

Episode 32 with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead

We have the great pleasure of being joined by the very talented filmmaking duo, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, who talk to us about their brand new film, Synchronic, released in the UK on January 29th.
We also have reviews of Sightless and The Rental. Plus, we talk all about that Godzilla VS Kong trailer.
Jan 28, 202149:53
Episode 31 with Amy Smith

Episode 31 with Amy Smith

We're back!
For the first episode of 2021 we are joined by the brilliant Amy Smith to discuss Pieces of A Woman, One Night in Miami and Blithe Spirit. Plus we take a look at Netlfix's recently announced slate of films due out over the course of the next year.
Jan 21, 202151:07
2020 End of Year Review

2020 End of Year Review

As 2020 draws to a close, we look back at the last twelve months of cinema and reveal our picks for best and worst films of the year.
Dec 27, 202047:02
Christmas Special 2020

Christmas Special 2020

It's our Christmas Special and we have invited around a few guests to join as for our annual Dan and Joe Christmas party.
Clarisse Loughrey, David Osgar, Emily Murray, Gary Slaymaker and Hamish Calvert talk their favourite Christmas films but it's only through a bit of fesive fun that we can decide which one we should all watch.
Dec 17, 202001:30:12
Episode 28

Episode 28

On our last show before our end of year specials, we discuss Mank, Hillbilly Elegy and Godmothered. Plus we share our thoughts on the latest news that Warner Bros will be releasing their 2021 slate on HBO Max.
Dec 10, 202055:15
Episode 27 with Rachel Wagner

Episode 27 with Rachel Wagner

Now it's December, it's safe to talk about Christmas right?
We are joined once again by Rachel Wagner to discuss all things Christmas movies as we review Dolly Parton's Christmas on The Square, The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two and Happiest Season.
Nov 30, 202001:00:23
Episode 26 with Sam Spruell

Episode 26 with Sam Spruell

On our latest episode, we are joined by Sam Spruell, one of the stars of Steve McQueen's latest film, Mangrove, which airs on BBC One Sunday 15th November.
We also have reviews of Words on Bathroom Walls, Spongebob Squarepants: Sponge on The Run and A Christmas Gift From Bob. Plus, we pay tribute to the icon that is Sean Connery.
Nov 12, 202001:06:10
Halloween Special 2020

Halloween Special 2020

It's our Halloween Special and we have the great pleasure of being joined by The Independent's chief film critic, Clarisse Loughrey, who joins us to talk about Hubie Halloween, Rebecca, The Witches and all things spooky.
And if that wasn't enough to get you in the mood for Halloween, we are also joined by Welsh filmmaker, Andrew Jones, who talks to us all about his latest film, The Haunting of Margam Castle.
Oct 30, 202001:00:54
Episode 24 with Gary Slaymaker

Episode 24 with Gary Slaymaker

BBC Radio Wales' very own film critic, Gary Slaymaker, joins us for a jam-packed show to discuss Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm, The Trial of The Chicago 7, Honest Thief and The Secret Garden.
Oct 25, 202059:11
Episode 23 with Anna Smith

Episode 23 with Anna Smith

On this week's show we are joined by the brilliant film critic and founder of the Girls on Film podcast, Anna Smith, who joins us to talk about Saint Maud, Becky and Rocks.
Oct 10, 202047:08
Episode 22 with Craig Roberts

Episode 22 with Craig Roberts

We have the great pleasure of being joined by writer/director Craig Roberts who talks to us all about Eternal Beauty which is released in cinemas on October 2nd.
Plus we have reviews of Bill and Ted Face The Music, Monsoon and Enola Holmes.
Sep 29, 202001:04:04
Episode 21 with Rachel Wagner

Episode 21 with Rachel Wagner

We are excited to once again be joined by Rachel Wagner of Rachel's Reviews, where we review I'm Thinking of Ending Things and The New Mutants.n Dan's better half and Mulan super-fan, Amelia, also joins us to discuss the latest Disney remake and we also pay tribute to the late but great Chadwick Boseman.
Sep 10, 202059:38
Episode 20 with Emily Murray

Episode 20 with Emily Murray

On this episode we are joined by Chrisopher Nolan expert and founder of the Nolan Me, Nolan You podcast, Emily Murray, who joins us to talk all things Tenet.
We also discuss The Batman trailer, what we think about Mulan coming to Disney + and review The One and Only Ivan.
Aug 28, 202056:51
Episode 19 with Derrick Borte

Episode 19 with Derrick Borte

Our latest episode is a big one!
Not only are we joined by film critic James King who tells us all about his latest book, Be More Keanu, but film director Derrick Borte also joins us to talk his latest film, the Russell Crowe-starring Unhinged.
We also have reviews of Summerland, Proxima and Host.


Aug 06, 202058:52
Episode 18 with Eliza Schroeder

Episode 18 with Eliza Schroeder

On our latest episode we have the great pleasure of being joined by Eliza Schroeder who talks to us all about her latest feature, Love Sarah, currently playing in UK cinemas.
We also have reviews of How to Build A Girl and The Kissing Booth 2.
Jul 24, 202047:58
Episode 17 with Good Bad Flicks

Episode 17 with Good Bad Flicks

We are joined by Cecil Trachenburg of Good Bad Flicks to discuss his hugely successful Youtube channel and all things film.
Plus we have reviews of Scoob!, The Old Guard and Greyhound.
Jul 12, 202050:52
Episode 16 with Tom Selway

Episode 16 with Tom Selway

As we continue to celebrate Pride month, we are joined by Thomas Evans to discuss Cardiff's own LGBTQ+ Film Festival, The Iris Prize, which this year heads online.
We also take a look at two new Netflix releases, Disclosure and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Plus we review Amazon Prime's real-time thriller, 7500.
Jun 28, 202055:22