We finally covered a film festival...kind of, if not having seen any of the films is coverage? But thankfully we know someone that did attend the London International Film Festival this year, first time guest on the We Needed Roads Podcast film journalist and co-host of the W-rated Podcast Clare Ellen Hope.Neil sits down with Clare to find out all the films that we need to see when they come out on general release such as 00:00 - 06.45 - Intro06:45 - 10:40 - The History of Sound10:40 - 13:46 - Têtes Brûlées13:46 - 22:00 - Christy22:00 - 28:23 - Pillion28:23 - 39:35 - Jay Kelly39:35 - 49:50 - The Voice of Hind Rajab49:50 - End - OutroFollow us on our socialshttps://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/llongd.bsky.social@llongd.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)And our Guest Clare Ellen Hopehttps://www.instagram.com/clareellenhope/https://x.com/clareellenhopeAnd her podcast https://x.com/WRatedPodhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2x7Ag7oDjg1e9mKOw9eGDO?si=5706fc78b32e41faFollow us on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbFund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsNew episodes every week!Subscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdownsWhat did you think of Clares highlights from LFF 2025 Let us know in the comments!#independentfilm #lff #lff2025 #filmfestival #podcast

Alien: Earth crash-lands on FX and Hulu — the first Alien TV series from Noah Hawley, set two years before Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror classic.

Starring Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Adarsh Gourav, and Timothy Olyphant, this series brings the xenomorph terror home.

But is Alien: Earth a bold new evolution for the franchise — or the worst idea since dressing a dog as a xenomorph?

We break down the good, the bad, and the “because the plot said so” moments, diving deep into the show’s visuals, pacing, and questionable science.From deep space to Earth, the Alien legacy continues — but is this one worth surviving?

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So many books deserve love (and a Netflix, Prime Video, or HBO deal). The We Needed Roads crew and Luke from @TheHowdyBeansPodcast are back with five more books we want to see adapted for film or TV.Books we discuss in this episode:

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko — Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fiction

HEX by Thomas Olde Heuvelt — Horror, Dark Fantasy, Thriller

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — Sci-Fi, Fantasy, LitRPG

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler — Fantasy Comedy, High Fantasy

The Carpet People by Terry Pratchett — Comic Fantasy, Humor, Classic High FantasyWe break down our dream cast, format and director — and why Hollywood needs to take notice.Follow us on socials for more sci-fi, superheroes, and pop culture chaos:https://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/llongd.bsky.social@llongd.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbFund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsNew episodes every weekSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdownsWhich book do YOU want to see adapted? Drop your picks in the comments!

Prime Video’s The Girlfriend is a six-episode psychological thriller based on Michelle Frances’ novel. Starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke, the series follows a mother convinced her son’s new girlfriend isn’t who she claims to be….We break down the good, the bad, and the WTF of The Girlfriend — including spoilers, toxic mothers, control, and who is telling the truth. Is it a gripping psychological drama, or a shallow gold digging flop?Were you Team Cherry or Team Laura? Let us know in the comments...Follow us on socials for more plutonium pop culture chaos:https://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/llongd.bsky.social@llongd.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbFund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsNew episodes every weekSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdownsWhat did YOU think of The Girlfriend? Let us know in the comments!#TheGirlfriend #PrimeVideo #RobinWright #OliviaCooke #WeNeededRoads #podcast

🎙️ Join Neil and David as they dive headfirst into all the spoilers from Francis Lawrence’s bold new take on Stephen King’s 1979 dystopian classic The Long Walk.

From the novel’s huge influence on the dystopian genre, to the standout performances that bring the story to life, and the biggest changes from page to screen—we’ve got it covered.

And the big question: how long do you think you’d last on the Walk?

Drop your survival time in the comments!

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Apple TV+’s Murderbot might just be the best sci-fi adaptation no one’s talking about. Based on Martha Wells’ cult-classic series The Murderbot Diaries.

Alexander Skarsgård brings to life everyone’s favourite depressed & anxious robot —we all relate to way too much.Marie break down the biggest differences between the books and the show, while Neil and Jose give their unbiased thoughts on the series.

We discuss what Apple TV+ nailed — and what could have been better.Whether you’re a longtime fan of the books or just meeting our space opera loving SecUnit for the first time, this one’s for you.

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Think you know Friends? We put our knowledge to the test in the ultimate Friends Trivia Quiz! What starts as a seemingly harmless game between Neil, David, and Marie quickly escalates into a full-blown chaos with the future of the podcast hanging in the balance.From guest stars to obscure behind the scenes facts — how well do you really remember the most iconic sitcom of all time? Play along with us and see if you can beat our scores.Follow us on socials for more pop culture fun https://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/llongd.bsky.social@llongd.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbFund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdowns What’s YOUR Friends quiz score? Let us know in the comments#FriendsQuiz #FriendsTrivia #FriendsSitcom #WeNeededRoadsPodcast #Friends

Join Neil & David as they break down the good, the bad and the many many many WTF moments from director Zach Creggers sophomore effort "Weapons', theres missing children, way too many hot dogs, chicken soup, and oh yeah, utter terror!!!!Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbhttps://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/llongd.bsky.social@llongd.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)Fund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsAnd don't forget to leave us a comment and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice#zachcregger #weaponsmovie #horror #juliagarner #joshbrolin #benedictwong #aldenehrenreich #chickensoup