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Best Film Ever

Movie Podcast
The Lion King
Shrek 2
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rwandan Genocide
Dead Poets Society
Harry Potter
Forgiveness
When Harry Met Sally
Survival
Sisterhood
Female Empowerment
Olympics
500 Days Of Summer
Disney
Sean Connery
River Phoenix
Animation
Personal Trauma
Characters Development

Your new favourite transatlantic film review podcast, trawling through the blockbusters and critical darlings in search of the best film ever.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes595Founded6 years ago
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Recent Guests

Tony Kaye
Director and cinematographer known for his work on American History X and various commercials
Episode: Episode 317 - American History X (feat. an Interview with Director Tony Kaye - Brought to us by BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander)
Zoe Kazan
Writer and actress who plays Ruby Sparks
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Episode 311 - Ruby Sparks
Ryan Kuketz
Episode: See It Or Skip It? - Who Killed The Montreal Expos (w/ Friend of the Podcast: Ryan Kuketz)
Duane Smith
Regular contributor
Best Film Ever Podcast
Episode: Episode 301 - Poltergeist
Meat Loaf
Iconic musician and actor known for his role as Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Episode: Episode 297 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Richard O'Brien
Playwright and actor known for creating The Rocky Horror Show
Episode: Episode 297 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Jimmy Smith
Senator Bail Organa in Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars
Episode: Episode 277 - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Shai Bergerfroind
Friend and guest of the show
Episode: Episode 271 - Million Dollar Baby (w/ BFF of the BFE: Shai Bergerfroind)
Hermes Auslander
Guest on the episode and film enthusiast
Episode: Episode 251 - 3:10 to Yuma (w/ BFF of the BFE: Hermes Auslander)

Hosts

Ian
Host with deep film knowledge and a history teacher background, frequently steering conversations with film theory and technical insights.
Lynn
Co-host contributing humor and perspectives on film discussions.
Liam
Regular host known for strong opinions and film critiques.
Megan
Co-host who adds humor and perspective to discussions.
Kevin
Host providing insights and film history.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • Great fun and insight but may have to drop it

    An update. It’s improved recently by cutting back some on the banter and the looong list of things. I’d add a star, but from the recent episodes of Starship Troopers and Cabin in the Woods, politics is creeping in. I’m so sick of critics elevating movies because they like the movies politics that I’ll drop it if it continues.

    **************older review*****

    His cohosts add very little other than to set up Ian and laugh at his lines but I figure they’re just friends of Ian, and that’s fine. more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Samson38$
    United States2 months ago
  • Great fun and insight but may have to drop it

    Ian is great. Fun to listen to and I learn a lot. His cohosts add very little other than to set up Ian and laugh at his lines but I figure they’re just friends of Ian, and that’s fine.

    The problem I have is all the filler. It typically takes twenty minutes of banter to get to the review. Sometimes the banter is ok, usually not … these are not comedians. When they finally get to the reviews they get distracted by more banter. And occasionally, Ian asks something like what other ten movies did ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Samson38$
    United States7 months ago
  • BFE always rocks the most

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KnittingTurkey
    9 months ago
  • I've been listening to this podcast for about a year. This is my go-to for fun banter, audience participation, and learning about movies. If you like long (several hours) episodes this is for you.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KnittingTurkey
    2 years ago
  • Get so off topic

    Entertaining podcast but wowww its so hard for them to stay on topic. It took them at least 20 min to start to actually talk about the movie and then continued to go off on irrelevant tangents.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lulu449
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listener sentiment highlights chemistry and depth, with praise for insights and back-and-forth dynamics.
Varied pacing with strong film knowledge, but some find the banter lengthy before getting to the main discussion.
Consistently positive about back catalog and community engagement; some critiques on occasional off-topic moments.

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Talking Points

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Episode 309 - The Fighter
Q: Do you think Dicky really knocked him down?
It's ambiguous; there could be an element of truth to it, but it also serves as a way for Dicky to maintain his own legend.
Ringside Roundtable - John Cena
Q: Were Cena's criticisms justified?
Yes, fans wanted new talent to come in and take spots, but Cena's success was a product of decision-making from the WWE and not just him alone.
Ringside Roundtable - John Cena
Q: Why was there a portion of the fan base that hated Cena?
Fans grew tired of Cena always winning and dominating the main event scene for years, leading to frustrations with the lack of fresh talent being pushed.
Ringside Roundtable - John Cena
Q: What makes Cena appealing?
Cena is seen as one of the best promos in wrestling history, able to deliver genuine and compelling speeches that resonate with fans.
Episode 291 - Inception
Q: How does this work in a dream?
The architect creates the world, but the subject populates it.

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A talk-focused film discussion show where a close-knit group analyzes beloved and cult movies, breaks down storytelling, cinematography, and cultural impact, and invites guests to deepen the conversation. Episodes cover a wide range—from satirical to genre-bending titles—often blending thoughtful critique with playful banter. The format rewards deep dives, trivia, and audience participation, making it a go-to for cinephiles who want both insight and entertainment. The show is notable for its long-running, chemistry-driven panel and its ability to make complex topics accessible without sacrificing rigor.

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Recent guests on Best Film Ever include:

1. Tony Kaye
2. Zoe Kazan
3. Ryan Kuketz
4. Duane Smith
5. Meat Loaf
6. Richard O'Brien
7. Jimmy Smith
8. Shai Bergerfroind

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