Kneel Before Pod

Batman Forever (309)

Kneel Before Pod gets a MovieVersaries flavour and commemorates the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever. The conversation covers the changing face of superhero movies, merchandising and sanctioning Jim Carrey's buffoonery. Featuring * Bo Nicholson’s projects can be found on his Linktree [https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson]. * Craig McKenzie [http://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/author/nemesis4909/] can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet [https://pod.link/1519281725] on the Film Stories podcast network [https://filmstories.co.uk/] * Izaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Msmonsteradams], BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/msmonsteradams.bsky.social] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/msmonsteradams/] Show Notes Movie Reviews * Craig's review of The Batman [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/the-batman/] * Craig's review of The Flash [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/the-flash/] * Craig's review of The Long Walk [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/the-long-walk/] Podcasts * The Batman [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/the-batman-2/] * The Flash [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/the-flash-movie/] Misc * The referenced Nando V. Movies video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=AwgHut1Caf9MDip8&v=M9tun0Iig30&feature=youtu.be] Music * Niall Stenson’s cover of the “Batman themes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdqAAkD6-Vk&list=RDvdqAAkD6-Vk&start_radio=1]" and his YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0rr17_gU-7JOBrOxQnarg]. If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod [https://pod.link/1131740872]. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kneelbeforeblog] ,Twitter [https://twitter.com/KneelBeforeBlog] and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kneelbeforeblog.bsky.social]. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord [https://discord.gg/GRwhFShXVt].

November 2025 News Round-Up (308)

November 2025 is over and the festive season is upon us but before that we take care of the business of discussing the news and trailers revealed during the month. The conversation covers more revivals, the return of the romcom and repressed frolicking desire. Featuring * Craig McKenzie [http://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/author/nemesis4909/] – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet [https://pod.link/1519281725] (Film Stories podcast network [https://filmstories.co.uk/]) * Angus Ballantine [http://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/author/gus-ballantine/] can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud [https://soundcloud.com/gorillaratio-music]. * Kat Kourbeti can be found here [https://linktr.ee/darthjuno]. * Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM [http://www.blackdiamondfm.com/] and periodically on Lave Radio [https://laveradio.com/]. * Izaak Stoakes can be found on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Msmonsteradams], BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/msmonsteradams.bsky.social] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/msmonsteradams/].. * Aaron Billingham [http://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/author/aaron-billingham/] can be found on this very site. Show Notes TV Reviews * Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/tag/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-reviews/] Movie Reviews * Craig's review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/the-super-mario-bros-movie/] * Craig’s review of Superman [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/superman/] * Craig's review of Moana [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/moana/] * Craig's review of Morbius [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/morbius/] * Craig's review of Top Gun: Maverick [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/top-gun-maverick/] * Craig's review of The Martian [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/the-martian/] * Craig's review of Arrival [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/arrival/] * Craig's review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/dungeons-dragons-honour-among-thieves/] * Craig's review of The Mummy [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/2017/the-mummy/] * Craig's review of The Radleys [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/eiff/2024/the-radleys/] * Craig's review of The Long Walk [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/the-long-walk/] Podcasts * Superman [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/superman-2025/] * Doctor Who series 1 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/doctor-who-series-1/] * Doctor Who season 2 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/doctor-who-series-2/] * Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/dungeons-and-dragons-honour-among-thieves/] * Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3/] * 2022’s Christmas Movie Writer’s Room [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/christmas-movie-writers-room/] * 2023’s Christmas Movie Writer’s Room [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/christmas-movie-writers-room-2023/] * 2024’s Christmas Movie Writer’s Room [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/christmas-movie-writers-room-2024/] * Time Travel on TV [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/time-travel-on-tv/] * Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/mighty-morphin-power-rangers/] Trailers * The Super Mario Galaxy Movie [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuCejewteF8] * Toy Story 5 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGBgf8dcgyY] * Moana [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rs] * Marty Supreme [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9gSuKaKcqM&t=3s] * Michael [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuYmKbtnmEA] * 100 Nights of Hero [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOcLYibHwnI] * The Testament of Ann Lee [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zK_nzG36mk] * The Housemaid [https://youtu.be/ZvFmElCcKVg?si=7EV1cG4BZDAcFt11] * Scream 7 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJrghaPJ0RY] * Merv [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsQXu_9-7qA] * Is This Thing On [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc] * Man Vs Baby [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8A1Kyf1_VA] * The Devil Wears Prada 2 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c-DrMe8o5Q] * Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaSxNAZUKsM] * Godzilla Minus Zero [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msIIHSrWjgo] * Fallout season 2 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECI3eCAxRGw] * Return to Silent Hill [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_oNLLln8aE] * The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPjxijuBuSo] * Project Hail Mary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U] News * Jimmy Olsen spin-off DC Crime in development [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/superman-tv-spinoff-jimmy-olsen-1236423069/] * Doctor Who future confirmed [https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/bbc-confirms-future-of-doctor-who-and-a-new-christmas-special-in-2026] * Stargate revival announced [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/stargate-revived-prime-video-new-series-1236431118/] * New Star Trek movie in the works [https://deadline.com/2025/11/star-trek-movie-jonathan-goldstein-john-francis-daley-1236616716/] * Gremlins 3 confirmed [https://variety.com/2025/film/news/gremlins-3-release-date-november-2027-1236571272/] * Miss Piggy movie in development [https://variety.com/2025/film/news/miss-piggy-movie-jennifer-lawrence-emma-stone-1236570277/] * New Luther movie at Netflix [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/idris-elba-ruth-wilson-new-luther-movie-netflix-1236423410/] * A new The Mummy movie in development [https://deadline.com/2025/11/new-mummy-movie-brendan-fraser-rachel-weisz-radio-silence-1236606781/] * Josh Hartnett to star in All Day & All Night [https://deadline.com/2025/10/josh-hartnett-tommy-wirkola-all-day-all-night-xyz-1236598200/] * Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg join Call of Duty movie [https://deadline.com/2025/10/taylor-sheridan-peter-berg-call-of-duty-movie-1236602997/] * Pete Davidson & Ella Purnell to star in That Time We Met [https://deadline.com/2025/11/pete-davidson-ella-purnell-that-time-we-met-1236605206/] * BeWitched reimagining in the works [https://deadline.com/2025/11/bewitched-reboot-fox-judalina-neira-doug-robinson-sony-deal-1236603881/] * Nicolas Cage to star in Gambino [https://variety.com/2025/film/global/nicolas-cage-john-woo-gambino-mafia-film-1236573017/] * The Legend of Zelda movie first look [https://variety.com/2025/film/news/legend-of-zelda-movie-first-look-link-zelda-live-action-1236583595/] * Afterlife with Archie series in the works [https://deadline.com/2025/10/afterlife-with-archie-series-comic-disney-plus-roberto-aguirre-sacasa-berlanti-1236566964/] Misc * Craig's appearance on At the Movies in the Noughties discussing School Of Rock [https://pod.link/1813226449/episode/YTVkZDU5MWMtYzhhMS0xMWYwLTgwNzEtODNmZmQ5MjM2OWU0] * The MovieVersaries feed [https://pod.link/1583380230] * Craig's Power Rangers reboot concept [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/creative/100th-post/] * John Barrowman's appearance on "Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum" [https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/podcast-episodes/john-barrowman] * The Film Theorists Hunger Games episode [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbWYOZvKRE8] * The referenced Stargate YouTube announcement [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYOOmkehIo] and the analysis video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iafnzQY8Tvs] Music * Niall Stenson’s cover of the "Super Mario Galaxy Flying Theme [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRixWxxv7GA&list=RDvRixWxxv7GA&start_radio=1]", the “Star Trek Beyond theme [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9G4u_qSrds&list=RDS9G4u_qSrds&start_radio=1]” and his YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0rr17_gU-7JOBrOxQnarg]. If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod [https://pod.link/1131740872]. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kneelbeforeblog] ,Twitter [https://twitter.com/KneelBeforeBlog] and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kneelbeforeblog.bsky.social]. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord [https://discord.gg/GRwhFShXVt].

October 2025 News Round-Up (307)

October is over and the news cycle continues to turn. The conversation covers horror concepts, unnecessary adaptations and the joy of Netflix Christmas. Featuring * Craig McKenzie [http://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/author/nemesis4909/] – here on Kneel Before Blog and on We Are Starfleet [https://pod.link/1519281725] (Film Stories podcast network [https://filmstories.co.uk/]) * Kat Kourbeti can be found here [https://linktr.ee/darthjuno]. * Chris Mackrell can also be found on a Sunday between 12 and 2pm GMT live on Black Diamond FM [http://www.blackdiamondfm.com/] and periodically on Lave Radio [https://laveradio.com/]. Show Notes TV Reviews * Craig’s reviews of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/tag/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-reviews/] * Craig's reviews of Cloak & Dagger season 1 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/tag/marvels-cloak-dagger-season-1/] Movie Reviews * Craig's review of Crimson Peak [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/crimson-peak/] * Craig's review of The Shape of Water [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/the-shape-of-water/] * Craig's review of Morbius [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/morbius/] * Craig's review of 47 Meters Down [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/2017/47-meters-down/] * Craig's review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/resident-evil-welcome-to-raccoon-city/] * Craig's review of Thunderbolts* [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/thunderbolts/] * Craig's review of Central Intelligence [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/central-intelligence/] * Craig's review of Jurassic World [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/jurassic-world/] * Craig's review of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom/] * Craig's review of Jurassic World: Dominion [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/jurassic-world-dominion/] * Craig's review of Jurassic World: Rebirth [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/jurassic-world-rebirth/] Podcasts * Craig's interview with Dean Redman [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/interviews/dean-redman/] * Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3/] * Andor season 1 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/andor-season-1/] * Andor season 2 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/andor-season-2/] * Pacific Rim [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/pacific-rim/] * Cloak & Dagger season 1 [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/a-mystical-bath/] * Thunderbolts* [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/podcasts/thunderbolts-2/] Trailers * Primate [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo87F-va410] * We Bury the Dead [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=FvuU_iWoTCw] * Mercy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSS4yqd0x6o] * Send Help [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE] * Eternity [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzkoY6hUvQQ] * The Copenhagen Test [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fx-iXubppw] * Crime 101 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyWKhDYf-w8] * Hijack season 2 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr7R9hQuA2w] * Playdate [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGTq0blCPVQ] * Ella McCay [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRE6Iobir8k] * My Secret Santa [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9Y5qYp8ro8] * A Merry Little Ex-Mas [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLuOjCbDuwY] * Jingle Bell Heist [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAEzB2LzFfM] * Wonder Man [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgoxHC7WF9w] * Star Trek: Starfleet Academy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnHc8cLLGAM] * Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 first look [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK_Lo6we3w0] News * Star Trek: United pitch [https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/star-trek-united-archer-enterprise-spinoff] * Disney acquires rights to “Impossible Creatures” book series [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-katherine-rundell-impossible-creatures-show-1236394830/] * Dakota Johnson’s directorial debut [https://deadline.com/2025/10/dakota-johnson-directorial-debut-tree-is-blue-charli-xcx-1236593395/] * Netflix sets Kennedy family drama series starring Michael Fassbender [https://deadline.com/2025/10/netflix-kennedy-series-michael-fassbender-cast-1236591813/] * “Magic 8 Ball” series in the works from M. Night Shymalan [https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/magic-8-ball-tv-show-m-night-shyamalan-brad-falchuk-1236551308/] * Bradley Cooper in talks to star in Ocean’s prequel [https://deadline.com/2025/10/bradley-cooper-oceans-prequel-margot-robbie-1236574659/] * Scarlett Johansson circling Mother Gothel role in live-action Tangled [https://deadline.com/2025/10/tangled-scarlett-johansson-resumes-development-1236574770/] * Johnny Depp to star in Christmas Carol movie [https://variety.com/2025/film/news/johnny-depp-christmas-carol-movie-ti-west-1236559845/] * Jim Carrey to star in live action The Jetsons [https://variety.com/2025/film/news/jim-carrey-jetsons-live-action-movie-1236553869/] Misc * Alan Ritchson's appearance on Inside Of You [https://www.insideofyoupodcast.com/podcast-episodes/alan-ritchson-2] * The referenced video about Marge Simpson's voice [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UldT3EMiKtg] Music * Niall Stenson’s cover of the “Star Trek Beyond theme [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9G4u_qSrds&list=RDS9G4u_qSrds&start_radio=1]” and his YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0rr17_gU-7JOBrOxQnarg]. If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod [https://pod.link/1131740872]. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kneelbeforeblog] ,Twitter [https://twitter.com/KneelBeforeBlog] and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kneelbeforeblog.bsky.social]. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord [https://discord.gg/GRwhFShXVt].

2025 Halloween Special: Halloween (1978) & Halloween (2007) (306)

Spooky season is in full swing and Kneel Before Pod resurrects the Halloween special. This year we compare and contrast John Carpenter's 1978 classic Halloween with its 2007 remake by Rob Zombie. We discuss setting the standard, directorial artistry and being scared. Featuring * Craig McKenzie [http://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/author/nemesis4909/] can be found on this very site and over on We Are Starfleet [https://pod.link/1519281725] on the Film Stories podcast network [https://filmstories.co.uk/]. * Angus Ballantine [http://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/author/gus-ballantine/] can be found on this very site and over on SoundCloud [https://soundcloud.com/gorillaratio-music]. Show Notes Reviews * Craig's review of Halloween (2018) [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/halloween-2018/] * Craig's review of Halloween Kills [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/halloween-kills/] * Craig's review of A Quiet Place [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/a-quiet-place/] * Craig's review of A Quiet Place Part II [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/a-quiet-place-part-ii/] Misc * The Halloween video game teaser [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiGP70XljBs] Music * KOSmusic's cover of the “Halloween theme [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSAdOENbQm4]" and their YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@KOSmusicovers]. If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod [https://pod.link/1131740872]. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kneelbeforeblog] ,Twitter [https://twitter.com/KneelBeforeBlog] and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kneelbeforeblog.bsky.social]. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord [https://discord.gg/GRwhFShXVt].

Interview with Dean Redman

Recently Craig had the pleasure of talking to actor Dean Redman, who recently guest starred in the first episode of Boston Blue. They discuss acting with CGI, meeting your heroes and the importance of recognising stunts. Show Notes * Dean's IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1484233/] * Dean's Twitter [https://x.com/thedeanredman] * Dean's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thedeanredman/] * Craig's review of Warcraft: The Beginning [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/warcraft-the-beginning/] * Craig's review of War for the Planet of the Apes [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/movies/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes/] * Craig's interview with Sudz Sutherland [https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/interviews/sudz-sutherland/] If you enjoyed what you heard here, please subscribe to Kneel Before Pod [https://pod.link/1131740872]. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kneelbeforeblog], Twitter [https://twitter.com/KneelBeforeBlog] and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kneelbeforeblog.bsky.social]. You can also make yourself known in the comments section below or you can join us on Discord [https://discord.gg/GRwhFShXVt].