The Movie Mull

This week, our mulls look back on the year in cinema so far… 8 months in, what have been the highlights? Which films do we think might be in our Top Tens by the end of the year?

As well as recapping their favourite movies so far in 2026, they also remind themselves of the films that they wanted to see but missed… and finish by looking ahead to some of the great films coming to cinemas and streaming this autumn. 

Listen in and then let us know what your favourite movies of the year have been (so far!) and what you’re still looking forward to before the end of the year.

This week, three of our mulls are back with three reviews of films that were released across three decades...

First up, Richard shares his thoughts on the film that has been filling our largest cinema screens around the world over the last few weeks, Christopher Nolan's take on Greek mythology: The Odyssey - featuring a cast just as epic as the story being told.

Then, Justin steps back a decade to revisit 2016's Florence Foster Jenkins, the Meryl Streep starring biopic drama directed by Stephen Frears that recounts the titular character's attempt to achieve her dream of becoming an opera singer. 

Finally, in light of the recent, sudden and tragic loss of singer and songwriter Glen Hansard, Darren returns to one of his favourite movies of all time, John Carney's Once - originally released on 2006, two decades later the movie and the music still shines just as bright.  

Listen in and then get in touch to let us know your thoughts on these movies, or to tell us all about what you've been watching.

Another special mini-episode this week, with two more reviews from two of our mulls - Richard and Neil - as the busy summer season meant that not everyone could gather for this recording session.  

Before diving into the main reviews for this episode, Richard provides a recap of his thoughts on some of the recommendations that have been made in recent episodes of the podcast... 

For the first main review, Neil shares his thoughts on the recent streaming success, The Sheep Detectives, in which, after a shepherd is murdered, it's up to his flock of sheep to find the killer!

Then, Richard reviews the 2010 supernatural thriller, Devil, which was directed by John Erick Dowdle, but got more attention due to its writer and producer, one M. Night Shyamalan.  

Two high concept movies this week - very different in tone - but are they worth a watch?  If you enjoy the reviews, both films are now streaming on Prime Video. After listening to the episode, let us know your thoughts.

In a special mini-episode this week, our mulls Richard and Neil bring you two more brand-new and fresh reviews... 

First, Richard tells us all about the third film in the 'Now You See Me' franchise which sees the return of the Four Horsemen, the magician/thief/vigilante group who are pack for this latest instalment... which finally corrects the sub-title that was missed from film two; it's Now You See Me, Now You Don't!

Then, Neil reviews yet another franchise that's added a further chapter. While there's no doubting the impact and legacy of the first three Toy Story movies (a perfect trilogy??), the fourth had a more mixed reception... However, they are now back in cinemas again for a much heralded fifth story.  Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the whole gang are back in Toy Story 5, but is this a must-see? Neil lets us know...

This week (as world cup dreams fade!) Justin returns with another of our movie championship competition - this time to decide on the sequel that we wish they would make... 

We've spent previous episodes talking about the greatest sequels of all time as well as the sequels that we wish they had never made!  But what about the films that feel like they really deserved a sequel... and then never got one?

The films competing for the sequel championship are a pretty varied bunch.  They are: The Nice Guys, Labyrinth, True Lies, The Adventures of Tintin, Dracula Untold, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Lone Ranger, and Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves!  

Which of these do you wish had a sequel? Are there are any other stand alone films that you would love to see turned into a longer franchise?

Listen in to find out the film that - after three rounds of competition - was the one we decided most deserved a sequel.  Do you agree?  Let us know...