This Week on the Empire Podcast

This week, Helen O’Hara and James Dyer are the hosts with the most, as Chris Hewitt is out of commission due to a dog-munched microphone and work absences. But fear not, as Helen and James bring the film-related fun, tackling listener questions and discussing video game movies.

Movie News

In this week’s movie news section, recorded before the Ocean’s 14 story broke, the pod team tackle a slew of new trailers, including Minecraft, Nightbitch, Smile 2, and more, as well as discussing Ian McKellen’s potential return to Middle-earth.

Reviews

This week, we’re reviewing Tudor thriller Firebrand, Tim Burton sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith folk horror Starve Acre, and tense Netflix thriller Rebel Ridge. Firebrand provides two of our guests, Henry VIII (Jude Law) and Katherine Parr (Alicia Vikander), who talk to Helen and Chris respectively. Rebel Ridge provides our other interviewee, as Chris Hewitt talks to writer/director Jeremy Saulnier about his movie’s long route to our screens.

Listen to This Week’s Episode

You can listen to this week’s episode (and over 600 more) on the pod app of your choice. And if you want to come and see the Empire Film Podcast LIVE at the London Podcast Festival at King’s Place on Saturday 7 September, then head over to the King’s Place website and get your tickets right here before they all sell out!

Conclusion

This week’s episode may have been a bit of an unconventional one, but we hope you enjoyed it! Tune in next week for more film-related fun, and don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the hosts of the Empire Podcast this week?
A: Helen O’Hara and James Dyer are hosting this week’s episode.

Q: What movies are being reviewed this week?
A: We’re reviewing Firebrand, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Starve Acre, and Rebel Ridge.

Q: Can I listen to this week’s episode?
A: Yes, you can listen to this week’s episode (and over 600 more) on the pod app of your choice.

Q: Will the Empire Podcast be live at the London Podcast Festival?
A: Yes, the Empire Film Podcast will be live at the London Podcast Festival at King’s Place on Saturday 7 September. Get your tickets right here before they all sell out!