It's the April 2026 episode of Flickering Dreams - a regular monthly film analysis podcast - with the Flickering Dreams team: - Dr Bob Mann | One Mann's Movies- Rev. Andy Godfrey | Pure247Radio and Author- Scott Forbes | The Forbes Film & TV Review- Emma Sewell | Emma@TheMovies.This episode features a lively discussion on recent films, including 'Thrash', 'Feel My Voice', 'Exit 8', and 'The Drama'. The hosts share insights, reviews, and behind-the-scenes details, offering viewers a comprehensive guide to the best and worst movies of April 2026.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Bad Cinephile Parenting!01:27 April Film Picks01:48 The Best Films of April 202602:04 Emma's Film of the Month - Thrash08:53 Scott's Film of the Month: Feel My Voice14:23 Andy's Film of the Month: Exit 820:25 Bob's Film of the Month: The Drama30:07 Honorable Mentions: Other April Films Worth Watching30:25 Honourable Mention: California Schemin'31:04 Honourable Mention: Rebuilding32:05 Honourable Mention: Mother Mary34:27 Honourable Mention: Fuze36:03 Honourable Mention: You, Me and Tuscany37:45 Honourable Mention: Michael40:53 Andy's Worst of April: Michael(!)41:37 Emma's Worst of the Month: The Drama(!)42:11 Scott's Worst of the Month: Outcome43:44 Bob's Worst of the Month: Greenland 2 - Migration44:54 Wrap-Up and End TitlesGuest links:Bob - https://www.onemannsmovies.com Scott - https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreviewAndy - https://www.pure247radio.org/Groups/424983/Rev_Andy_Godfrey.aspxEmma - https://emmaatthemovies.blogspot.com/To buy Andy's book!: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faith-Film-faith-through-movies/dp/B0D6WH7W6YKeywords: Flickering DreamsApril 2026 FilmsMovie ReviewsFilm Critic RoundupExit 8The DramaFeel My VoiceThrashShark MoviesNetflix RemakeZendayaRobert PattinsonItalian Coda RemakeSubway MysteryHorror FilmsEmotional DramaMovie SoundtrackFilm RecommendationsMovie CritiqueCinema Discussion

Another episode of Flickering Dreams - a regular monthly film analysis podcast - with the Flickering Dreams team:

• Dr Bob Mann | One Mann's Movies
• Rev. Andy Godfrey | Pure247Radio and Author
• Scott Forbes | The Forbes Film & TV Review
• Emma Sewell | Emma@TheMovies.

This episode features a lively discussion on the best and worst films of March 2026, with insights from film critics Emma Sewell, Scott Forbes, Andy Godfrey and Bob Mann. They analyse a range of movies from indie gems to blockbuster hits, sharing behind-the-scenes details, performances and industry trends.

Films covered in this episode include Project Hail Mary; The Good Boy; Mother's Pride; War Machine; One Last Deal; Ready or Not: Here I Come; If I Had Legs I'd Kick You; Man on the Run; How To Make A Killing; Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and The Bluff.

We also provide our thoughts on the 2026 Oscars announcements and the show itself.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Flickering Dreams

01:29 Reviewing 'The Good Boy'

22:19 Reviewing 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'

28:33 Reviewing 'Mother's Pride'

34:18 Reviewing 'War Machine'

37:16 Reviewing 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come'

48:35 Reviewing 'Man on the Run'

53:00 Our worst films of March

56:28 The 2026 Oscar show.

01:03:04 Cross-promo for The Movie Bread Club

01:04:00 Wrap up and end-titles

Guest links:

• Bob - https://www.onemannsmovies.com
• Scott - https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview
• Andy - https://www.pure247radio.org/Groups/424983/Rev_Andy_Godfrey.aspx
• Emma - https://emmaatthemovies.blogspot.com/

  To buy Andy's book!: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faith-Film-faith-through-movies/dp/B0D6WH7W6Y

Grab your popcorn and your betting slips—it's Oscar night, baby!

Flickering Dreams regulars Scott Forbes and Bob Mann are diving headfirst into the wild world of award predictions and shiny statuettes. Will your favourite take the crown, or are we all just guessing? Tune in for laughs, surprises, and a sprinkle of film fanaticism!

Predictions for all of the Oscar 2026 Categories including the big one —Best Picture!

• Bob Mann's movie review website: https://onemannsmovies.com
• Scott Forbes' site on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theforbesfilmreview/
• Email the Flickering Dreams team: letters@flickeringdreams.com

In this episode of Flickering Dreams - a regular monthly round-up podcast - us 'ere hosts (Dr Bob Mann, Rev. Andy Godfrey and Scott Forbes, with Emma Sewell 'in abstentia' this month) review our eight favourite films released in February 2026. We also cover our worst films of the year. This episode features in-depth discussions on recent films including Elvis Presley in Concert, Crime 101, the latest Scream instalment, Send Help, Wuthering Heights, Sirat, Shelter and A Letter To My Youth along with insights into the BAFTAs and Oscar predictions. Perfect for film enthusiasts looking for detailed reviews and industry insights.Chapters00:00 Introduction

02:21 EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

09:28 Crime 101

17:05 Scream 7

22:46 Send Help

31:36 "Wuthering Heights"

40:05 Sirat

43:51 Shelter

52:35 Our worst films of the month.

53:08 Summary of Films Reviewed and Andy's Quiz Questions

57:37 BAFTA and Actor Awards results

01:02:44 Wrap up and end titles

Love Films That Make You Laugh, Cry & Question Your Relationship Status!

Ever thought about what romantic movies really say about love? Well, these cinephile experts have picked everything from classic screwball comedies to movies that'll have you sobbing into your popcorn. Buckle up, because we’re about to get romantic, quirky, and maybe a little too honest about what we find irresistible—or cringe-worthy—in these films.

This is a special episode of Flickering Dreams where those old romantics Bob Mann, Emma Sewell, Scott Forbes, Andy Godfrey and Dan Cook pick the two films that they would choose to woo a partner with!

In this episode:

• The timeless charm of It’s a Wonderful Life and why it’s everyone’s favorite love story even 80 years later
• The hilarious and slightly odd Nightmare Before Christmas as the holiday-obsessed romantic’s dream
• A deep dive into Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally and what makes their dialogue practically inseparable from your own love life
• The unexpected brilliance of The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain and its quirky take on romance
• Newer hits like The Longest Ride and The Vow, which will make you laugh, cry, and maybe believe in soulmates again

Timestamps:
0:00 - Flickering Dreams Valentine’s Day Special Intro: Love, Films & Quirky Picks
2:30 - The Lady Eve’s timeless screwball comedy magic with Barbara Stanwyck & Henry Fonda
5:24 - Why Emma loves Simply Irresistible (and crabs!) as the perfect rom-com pick
7:15 - Scott’s chosen The Longest Ride: Cowboy meets artist and a tearjerker in modern romance
11:15 - Why Nightmare Before Christmas isn’t just a Halloween classic, but also a love story for the quirky at heart
14:26 - When Harry Met Sally and its iconic “can men and women ever just be friends?” debate
16:10 - The heartfelt It’s a Wonderful Life — George Bailey’s romantic and holiday classic
20:29 - The story behind It’s a Wonderful Life’s public domain fame and cult status
22:07 - Emma’s nostalgic 27 Dresses: the wedding planner’s romantic fantasy
25:06 - Scott’s The Vow: heartbreak, memory loss, and love that endures
29:15 - The funny and adorable The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill—a mountain of romance
32:35 - Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, and the Sleepless in Seattle magic—so many quotable lines, so little time
35:05 - Wrap-up, listener questions, and Valentine’s film suggestions

Connect with the crew and share your own romantic favourite on social media:

• Bob Mann at onemannsmovies.com
• Emma Sewell at emmaatthemovies.com
• Scott Forbes at the Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook
• Andy Godfrey on Pure247 Radio and
• Dan Cook at the Dan Cook Movie Review page on Facebook

Remember: love and laughter are the best combo for a perfect movie night. Spoiler alert: none of these films will judge if you cry—just bring the tissues, and maybe a little snack to drown your heartbreak or celebrate your happily-ever-after.

In this episode of Flickering Dreams - a regular monthly round-up podcast - us 'ere hosts (Dr Bob Mann, Rev. Andy Godfrey, Emma Sewell and Scott Forbes) review a comprehensive selection of films released in January 2026, discussing our favourites and least favourites.

(This is Part 2 of the two-part episode, with the first part already available on the Flickering Dreams channel.)

In this episode of Flickering Dreams, we review several films released in the last half of January, including:

• 'Mercy',
• 'The Rip',
• 'Rental Family',
• 'H is for Hawk',
• 'The History of Sound',
• 'Saipan',
• 'No Other Choice', and
• 'Xeno'.

We discuss the merits and flaws of each film, sharing personal insights and ratings, while also reflecting on the emotional themes and cinematic techniques used in the films.

The conversation highlights the diversity of storytelling in cinema and the impact of cultural contexts on film narratives.

We also give our brief thoughts on the recently announced BAFTA nominations, we pay tribute to Catherine O' Hara (RIP) and Andy tries to baffle us again with a few more of his devious quiz questions.
00:00 Introduction to January Films
00:54 Andy enjoys Mercy!
03:41 Diving into 'The Rip' and Its Themes
06:26 The Crowd-Pleasing 'Rental Family'
12:55 Understanding Grief in 'H is for Hawk'
18:27 Flickering Dreams Scores for the First Set + the Second Set
19:25 Mescal and O'Connor in The History Of Sound
20:53 Team frictions erupt in Saipan
23:14 Analysing No Other Choice
28:21 Diving into Xeno: A Mixed Bag of Genres
30:38 Scores on the doors for the second set of films reviewed
31:07 Other New Releases in January
33:56 Scott Forbes reviews the list of other new streaming releases
36:35 Remembering an Icon: A Tribute to Catherine O'Hara
37:28 The Reverend's Devious Quiz Questions
39:20 A quick review of the BAFTA nominations
41:29 Closing words and End Title

The Flickering Dreams team have been back in the studio doing the first of a monthly series of podcasts rounding up the best (and the worst) films of the month! This time we review all of the major films released from Christmas Day through to the last week of January.

In this first part (of 2) we review and rate:

- The Housemaid

- Anaconda

- Marty Supreme

- Sentimental Value

- Song Sung Blue

- Hamnet

- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and

- The Voice of Hind Rajab

And we close with some truly impossible movie quiz questions from Rev. Andy Godfrey, which managed to stump us all: will you do better?

Watch out for Part 2 being released on the Flickering Dreams channel tomorrow!

Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Flickering Dreams02:28 Twixtmas Films Overview03:11 The Housemaid Review07:22 Anaconda: A Guilty Pleasure12:03 Marty Supreme: Chaotic but impressive18:00 Sentimental Value22:44 Scores for the first four films / Next batch23:35 Delighting at Song Sung Blue28:39 Mixed view on Hamnet34:41 Diverse Opinions on '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'42:34 The Voice of Hind Rajab47:33 The Flickering Dreams Scores for this batch48:09 Andy's Impossible Movie Quiz Questions!50:38 Flickering Dreams Outro

🎬 Ready for the Oscar nominations next week? 🤔 As we dive into awards season, predictions are heating up! This week on Flickering Dreams, we try to predict the Oscar nominations that will be announced on January 22nd, based on the winners and nominees from the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards.

What 10 films do you think will make up the Best Picture Oscar nomination list this year? Let us know in the comments!

#oscars2026 #AwardsSeason #FilmCritics #MoviePredictions #FlickeringDreams #CinemaLovers #GoldenGlobes #CriticsChoice #BestPicture #FilmCommunity #oscars

Summary

In this episode of Flickering Dreams, hosts Bob Mann, Rev. Andy Godfrey, Emma Sewell, and Scott Forbes dive into the excitement of the awards season, focusing on the upcoming nominations for the Oscars. They discuss the results from the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, analyzing the potential nominees for major categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor/Actress. The conversation is lively, with each host sharing their insights and predictions, while also reflecting on the films that have made an impact this year. They highlight standout performances and films, including 'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet,' and 'Sinners,' while also debating the merits of various contenders and the intricacies of the awards voting process.

Takeaways:

• 'One Battle After Another' is a strong contender for Best Picture.
• Jessie Buckley's performance in 'Hamnet' is likely to win her an Oscar.
• The awards voting process often favors established names over newcomers.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Awards Season Predictions

03:09 - Analyzing Best Picture Nominees

16:28 - Best Director Predictions

21:07 - Best Actress Insights

28:50 - Best Actor Contenders

34:33 - Supporting Actor Predictions

37:02 - Supporting Actress Predictions

42:17 - Screenplay Categories: Adapted and Original

47:48 - Animated Feature Discussion

50:01 - International Feature Discussion

52:25 - Final thoughts

53:50 - Flickering Dreams Outro