Weekend Film Reviews
KCRWThe best film reviewers in the business give you recommendations on what to see and what to skip each week.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 668 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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- Concise
A fantastic and concise movie review show … With a mix of interesting and entertaining reviewers as well the entertaining host
Apple Podcasts5tv code
United Kingdom2 months ago - A Mensch and a Scholar and a Sly Wit
I don’t have any clever rants, trolls, snarcky witticisms to add to these comments. I just like Joe’s reviews and have read them for a long time. His reviews are thoughtful, often funny, insightful and, above all, humane. They shy away from the usual cinemato-speak of auteurs and genres. They remind me that humans watch movies to be entertained, not exploited, and that they can really add emotional dimensions to our lives. Even some schlock ones. But, whew! if your movie tries to exploit the goo... more
Apple Podcasts5Mr. Poultry
United States3 years ago - Dancing in the spotlight!
Great reviews from one of the best!
Apple Podcasts5@duendecallejero
Mexico5 years ago - Joe, please, no spoilers!
Every five or so reviews he spoils the ending of a film, which is extremely frustrating since it never seems necessary to deliver his message.
Apple Podcasts2nyfilmgoerUnited States6 years ago - Film Review
Short, enjoyable and succinct.
Apple Podcasts4Afl007
Australia6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #123 | United States/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #177 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #213 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #194 | Australia/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Chile/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
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This weekly film-review panel brings together seasoned critics from major outlets to dissect new releases and notable titles. Episodes mix concise verdicts with deep dives into performances, directing choices, tone, and cultural context, often weaving in production anecdotes and industry insights. A recurring strength is the breadth of guest critics—from national papers to trade outlets—providing diverse viewpoints while maintaining lively banter and clear recommendations for what to watch in theaters or streaming. The show also includes sponsor mentions and behind-the-scenes notes, creating a well-rounded viewing guide for cinephiles and industry professionals alike.
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Weekend Film Reviews launched 21 years ago and published 668 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Weekend Film Reviews include:
1. Christy Lemire
2. Chris Hansen
3. Katie Walsh
4. Alison Willmore
5. Shawn Edwards
6. Angelica Jade Bastién
7. Amy Nicholson
8. William Bibbiani
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