Kino Kingdom

Kino Kingdom

By: The Men Who Talk

Language: en

Categories: Tv, Film, Reviews

Join Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo as they discuss movies through the ages!

Episodes

Kino Kingdom 113: It’s Not Bad, It’s Just Remarkably Cynical and Lazy
Jan 09, 2026

Happy new year! It's a 2026 kick off episode with Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo as they talk lost listeners emails, Bloodfist 5,6,7 & 8, Avatar 3, The Old Guard 2, Knives Out 3...and Love, Actually?

 

Can YOU get from Dennis Quaid to Daniel Craig?

 

email us at kinokingdom@protonmail.com

Duration: 02:06:38
Kino Kingdom 112: Relief From The Constant Barrage of Death
Dec 09, 2025

Join Rupert, Lazlo, and Britt as they talk movies in this, the lead-up to their Christmas episode....which probably won't feature any Christmas films, so don't get your hopes up.

Duration: 02:07:59
Kino Kingdom 111: Life Spoiler Alert
Nov 21, 2025

Hello all and welcome to episode 111 of Kino Kingdom! The ArkinZ'Dar for this week was Hugh Grant to Andy Garcia, and we discus the new Predator: Badlands movie as well as the original and remake of The Running Man. Britt discovers some '80s gems as Lazlo talks 80-minute actioners, and Rupert tries to shoehorn in as much Kubrick as he can.

Duration: 01:56:50
Kino Kigdom 110: Vaguely Educational Adventures
Oct 31, 2025

Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo have a less horror-centric Halloween episode than usual, thanks to Rupert watching a load of kids films like a stupid girl instead of revisiting gore classics such as 'Revenge of the Spine-Eating Lung Rippers', 'Whoops, I've Eaten You', and who can forget - 'That's Going to Repeat On Me Later'.

 

The annual Halloween tale comes courtesy of Rupert, and of course - there's loads of films discussed!

Duration: 02:06:27
Kino Kingdom 109: The Art of the Trailer
Oct 16, 2025

Lazlo takes point on this one, as he has a lot of experience in this field! Join Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo as they discuss the various styles of movie trailers through the ages. They even manage to squeeze in a movie review or two, including an instance  whereby Britt somehow mistook Kenny Everett for Robert Englund. Good.

 

This episode is dedicated to Don LaFontaine 

Duration: 02:02:07
Kino Kingdom 108: Samurai Cop
Oct 02, 2025

Welcome to episode 108, in which the guys talk about everything from Samurai Cop, Bloodfist, and The Crazies through to Transformers One, Irvine Welsh, and more - can YOU get through all the Bond films?

 

 

Duration: 01:57:29
Kino Kingdom 107: Electricity Bill
Sep 11, 2025

a review heavy episode, this time the chaps discuss Alien: Earth, Criminal Law, Bad Man, amongst many others. There's also a new turbo mega ultra uber ArkinZ'Dar suggestion from listener Lee who suggested...The Bonds!

 

if you listen closely, you'll hear Lazlo's religious gasp (great band) at the start of this one.

 

Thanks for listening, and enjoy the film(s).

Duration: 01:56:56
Kino Kingdom: Action Men!
Aug 22, 2025

Join Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo as they don their mining helmets to chip away at the rock of life, trying to find silver nuggets of cinema in them thar hills. Can YOU get from Al Cliver to Bette Midler via Ernest Borgnine AND Joe McGann? No, no you can't. But it's not the ArkinZ'Dar for this week anyway, so don't worry, mate.

 

Super Charlie is available in Cinemas NOW!

Duration: 02:04:56
Kino Kingdom 105: I Can't Remember the Kiss
Aug 07, 2025

Join Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo as they once again put on their swimming caps and dive into the deep movie waters. Superman, Happy Gilmore 2, and ParaNorman are covered, as well as the ArkinZ'Dar (Roy Scheider to Marisa Tomei), not forgetting the super mega ultra turbo ArkinZ'Dar. Good. Tony Howe's favourite podcast*

 

 

*possibly.

Duration: 01:56:45
Kino Kingdom 104: Start Screaming
Jul 18, 2025

Hello all! Join Lazlo, Rupert, and Britt as they all gather around a circle of scented candles (each an 'Inside Leatherface's Mask' scent) and discuss those little sausages, movies. Lazlo hurtles through his ever-growing back catalogue because all he does is watch films and waaaaaaaaaa.....sh the DVD covers gently with a lint-free cloth. Rupert covers some screeners that we have kindly been sent, and Britt begins a personal odyssey through the Scream series of films.

 

Can YOU get from Roy Scheider to Marisa Tomei in two steps?

 

Also, the new Ar...

Duration: 01:38:41
Kino Kingdom 103: The Illusion is Broken
Jun 24, 2025

Britt, Rupert and Lazlo once again ride over the mountain on horseback, carrying sacks of movies in VHS format  to throw at the townsfolk as they pass on their never-ending journey to inhale the history of cinema.

Duration: 02:14:18
Kino Kingdom 102: A Skeleton in a Raisin Costume
May 22, 2025

A change in software means that the Men Who Talk are now sexier than ever! Join Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo as they discuss the much-missed Val Kilmer's best moments, old classics, new releases, and of course - the ArkinZ'Dar.

Duration: 01:58:06
Kino Kingdom 101: My Arse Is Dancing
Apr 30, 2025

following on from the frivolity of episode 100, the trio get down with some serious movie discussion, about models of cars, Terrifier 3, Billy Crystal, and Ghosts.  

Duration: 02:12:30
Kino Kingdom 100: Desert Island Laserdiscs
Apr 15, 2025

The big one! Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo reflect on 100 episodes, celebrate with a quiz, and discuss their desert island movies, books, and luxury items. Thanks for listening and here's to the next 100!

Duration: 02:22:14
Kino Kingdom 99: Bereft of Pantalon
Mar 20, 2025

Britt, Lazlo, and Rupert cover everything from misguided new Heather Graham movies through to documentaries that no British person has ever heard of. Naturally all of this is filtered through Bob Hoskins love, and the nadir of humanity in a televisual context.

 

Can YOU get from Frances McDormand to Sam Worthington?

Duration: 01:59:22
Kino Kingdom 98: Gene Hackman RIP
Mar 04, 2025

Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo once again reunite to talk about the genius of Gene, the deliriousness of Dav, and the glory(ish) of The Gorge.

Duration: 01:54:32
Kino Kingdom 97: David Lynch
Feb 06, 2025

Duration: 01:59:29
Kino Kingdom 96: Reacting to Grief With Bitterness and Self-Flagellation
Jan 09, 2025

Britt, Rupert and Lazlo return with this, their first podcast in 2025 where they discuss everything from werewolves to not-werewolves. What is the film of the week? Who wins the ArkinZ'Dar?  Can William Devane act? Should we talk about Home Alone 4?*

Well, listen and find out! Listen...listen to The Men Who Talk.

 

 

*no.

Duration: 01:55:18
Kino Kingdom 95: Explosions Galore
Dec 11, 2024

Lazlo, Rupert, and Britt once again dive into the midst of war. Britt gets all cyborg, Rupert falls in love with Jack Deth, and Lazlo breaks hearts via his thoughts on the new Christopher Reeve documentary.

 

Also features the ArkinZ'Dar, The Super Mega Ultra Turbo ArkinZ'Dar, Max Volume's Hilarity Gags, and Utah Smith's Cameo Cost Corner Quiz.

 

Can YOU get from Glenn Close to Connie Nielson? email us at themenwhotalk@outlook.com

 

Thanks for listening!

Duration: 02:07:55
Kino Kingdom 94: More Better
Nov 27, 2024

Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo once again fall in love on the airwaves, using chat-up lines that include words like 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning', 'The Terror', 'American Movie', 'Maxxxine', and 'ArkinZ'Dar'. In how few steps can YOU get from Scoot McNairy to Helen Mirren? 

Duration: 01:44:50
Kino Kingdom 93: Steven Seagal - A Halloween Tale
Nov 11, 2024

The traditional Kino Kingdom Halloween story kicks this episode off, before Rupert, Britt, and Lazlo move on to discussing a surprising amount of Bobcat Goldthwait, Marvel, horror...and more.

 

Can you get from Steve Zahn to Lee Van Cleef?

 

Happy Halloween!

Duration: 02:05:30
Kino Kingdom 92: Weirdly Amazing (W/Lazlo Buckets)
Oct 10, 2024

Rupert, Britt, and Lazlo return with more movie action, leading from some great modern neo-noir through to zany '80s classics, and ending - naturally - with Michael Flatley.

 

They also talk about bread*

 

*the foodstuff, not the awful comedy.

Duration: 01:55:12
Kino Kingdom 91: Made to be Forgotten (W/Lazlo Buckets)
Sep 06, 2024

Rupert and Britt are joined by their occasional co-host and constant lover, Lazlo Buckets! Together they discuss new cinema releases as well as films that weren't even driven past cinemas as they were thrown carelessly in rental store bargain bins over thirty years ago.

 

Is Longlegs as good as they say? Is the film called 'Don't Return', or 'The Return'? Can you complete the ArkinZ'Dar? Well? can you?

Duration: 01:59:59
Kino Kingdom 90: YOUR Worst Movies...EVER.
Aug 16, 2024

It's a big one! A huge thank you to everyone that let us know their choice for 'worst movie ever', it was fun talking through them and the reasons for inclusion. But what will we do for our 100th episode? Send your ideas to us at themenwhotalk@outlook.com

 

Find out the winner of this week's ArkinZ'Dar- Glenn Close to Robert Patrick.

 

Also - Britt and Rupert review Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue, Lore...and more!

Duration: 02:18:20
Kino Kingdom 89: Imperceptible Comedy
Aug 07, 2024

Rupert are Britt are back to haunt the airwaves with their weird blend of feet and breath. Everything from mumblecore via Chuck Norris, through to Vice Presidents and nostalgia gets discussed. Also...can you get from Billy Zane to Burt Reynolds? Contact them at themenwhotalk@outlook.com 

Duration: 01:59:29
Kino Kingdom 88: The Man With the Naughty Face
Jul 09, 2024

Do you like Frank Zagarino? Do you like Sidney Lumet? Do you like Donald Sutherland? Do you like Arnold Vosloo? We do, too. Listen, listen to the ArkinZ'Dar, listen to The Men Who Talk.

Duration: 01:58:54
Kino Kingdom 87: Dipping Bread in a Dubiously Brown Puddle
Jun 20, 2024

After an unexpected break due to unfortunate personal issues, The Men Who Talk are back with Kino Kingdom 87! All you have grown to love and more, from the ArkinZ'Dar through to William Devane, there's something for everyone, especially fans of Ethan Hawke.

 

Rest assured, normal service has resumed, love to all who listen.

Duration: 01:34:04
Games Freezer Podcast - Part 2
Apr 18, 2024

The second half of Rich & Britt's conversation!

Duration: 02:22:48
Kino Kingdom 86: Sufficient Purchase
Apr 18, 2024

In a belter of an episode, Rupert casts aside the shackles of the corporeal form, and views all five American Ninja films, as Britt is reinvigorated through an unusual viewing of a film that...perhaps might have passed you by. This episode is dedicated to the wonderful M. Emmet Walsh.

Duration: 02:04:55
The Games Freezer Podcast 1: 10 year Anniversary! (Part 1)
Apr 16, 2024

Something a little different! As occasionally mentioned throughout Kino Kingdom, Britt is also a Senior Games Writer at Games Freezer, here - along with Games Freezer Editor, Rich - Britt talks through the first ten years of GF, talking to Rich live for the first time!

Duration: 01:59:03
Kino Kingdom 85: It's All in the Hips
Mar 18, 2024

The boys are back after a jailbreak, and they are dancing in the moonlight as they mourn the passing of Carl Weathers, who sadly now adorns the ArkinZ'Bar in framed photographic form to be remembered and celebrated forever. They also discuss psychics, Oscar nominees, freeform film-making, one of the worst films Britt has ever seen, and some films that were -unsurprisingly - not nominated for Oscars...Like Wrongfully Accused.

 

This episode is sponsored by Burt's Scented Hammers, make construction fun with sledgehammers that come in three flavours, Lavender, The inside of Steve Buscemi's Mouth,, and G...

Duration: 02:09:10
Kino Kingdom 84: Stabbed to Death in a Ford Cortina MK3 2000 GXL
Jan 31, 2024

Join Rupert and Britt as they talk through their films of the week, covering everything from Christian horror through to Godfrey Ho! Speaking of which, Britt has discovered the best G-Ho film yet, and also acts upon a listener request, much to his dismay. Do you have the Greggs app installed on your phone, logging in under multiple accounts to get free  birthday sausage rolls, daily? Martin Lawrence does.

 

ArkinZ'Dar - Jon Voight to Richard E Grant

Duration: 01:51:14
Kino Kingdom 83: A Rapidly Worsening Situation
Jan 06, 2024

The first episode of 2024 sees Rupert and Britt discovering some gems, as well as Paradise Alley. Documentaries on both Sly and Arnie are discussed, as is Jonathan Rhys Meyers - and, of course...The ArkinZ'Dar, Michael Fassbender to Eddie Murphy. Will Rupert win? No, he won't.

Duration: 01:59:54
Kino Kingdom 82: The USP of JCVD
Dec 14, 2023

A merry Christmas to all as britt accidentally discovers the Italian Godfrey Ho, whilst Rupert frowns at Arnie, and fawns over Michael Fassbender.

Duration: 01:56:59
Kino Kingdom 81: Halloween 2023 - Part 2 (The Grammar of Gore)
Nov 21, 2023

A slight delay between episodes due to holidays and illness, but Rupert and Britt are back! Kicking off with an unplanned chat about clickbait, the two then go through listeners' comments, lots of movies (everything from C Thomas Howell fare through to Jack Scalia) and ending with their films of the week, and of course - The ArkinZ'Dar (Laura Linney to Christopher Walken) - in which controversy lies.

 

This episode is sponsored by British Airways

Duration: 01:54:22
Kino Kingdom 80: Halloween 2023 - Part 1 (Magic Mirror)
Oct 25, 2023

The usual Halloween shenanigans ensue as Rupert and Britt watch horror movies for the spooky period. Rupert regales us all with 'Magic Mirror', before part 1 of a double-episode sets us on a ghostly course through Christopher Walken, The Blair Witch Project...and Godfrey Ho. 

Duration: 01:58:28
Kino Kingdom 79: A Tapestry of Opportunism
Oct 03, 2023

Hello one and all, welcome to Kino Kingdom, the movie podcast where Rupert and Britt take you on a journey from one side of the DVD - which contains a '90s erotic thriller starring Andrew Stevens) to the OTHER side of the DVD...that contains a thriller starring Randall 'Tex' Cobb, and Traci Lords. Rupert muses upon The Hidden, as Britt gets covered in Michael Keaton. Good.

Duration: 01:55:59
Kino Kingdom 78: Ageing faster than Walter Matthau’s Neck
Sep 19, 2023

Welcome one and all! In this episode, Rupert dives into cult films as Britt talks Pooh. We also have comments from listeners as well as the ArkinZ'Dar - how quickly can YOU get from Peter Sellers to Simon Pegg? let us know at themenwhotalk@outlook.com

Duration: 01:58:56
Kino Kingdom 77: I Promise I Won’t...But I Have
Aug 20, 2023

A loving discussion about the much-missed William Friedkin, some emails and messages from the listeners (themenwhotalk@outlook.com) as well as the ArkinZ'Dar. There are also film reviews peppered throughout, around the second half of our discussion of the worst films ever. 

Duration: 01:49:00
Kino Kingdom 76: Existential Angst on a Green-Screen Highway
Jul 26, 2023

In this - the first half of a two-parter discussing what makes certain films 'the worst movies ever made', Rupert and Britt first cover Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, and The Flash before briefly talking about the work of Tinto Brass and baaaaad films.

 

Also, Moving Rhyming Stephen Lang returns, and the inevitable ArkinZ'Dar results are in!

Duration: 01:57:05
Kino Kingdom 75: Slap Bass and Tom Waits
Jul 07, 2023

Hello all! Another fun-packed episode of Kino Kingdom featuring '80s pap, the ArkinZ'Dar (and a Turbo-Mega-Ultra-Uber ArkinZ'Dar!), some WWE produced films, and quite possibly one of the worst films that Britt has ever seen.

 

Should Kino Kingdom compile a true list of the worst films ever made? listen and find out, listen with your ears, listen with your feet... listen, listen to The Men Who Talk.

 

RIP Alan Arkin, we will love you forever.

Duration: 02:04:41
Kino Kingdom 74: That’s How Death Works
Jun 16, 2023

Britt loses it when a listener tries to say the words 'David Wenham' as Rupert talks Freevee trash. Also the ArkinZ'Dar results are in, and the new feature - 'Rhyming Movie Stephen Lang' - again causes Britt to titter somewhat. Listen to your loved ones, listen to your heart....and listen to Kino Kingdom.

Duration: 02:02:20
Kino Kingdom 73: Talkin’ Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings / Hobbit Episode
Jun 02, 2023

Rupert unravels his sheaf of notes to cover the entirety of the Hobbit & Lord of the Rings trilogies, which is lucky - because Britt has only seen one film this week, Supernova (not that one).

Duration: 01:52:36
Kino Kingdom 72: A Snow Globe in my Mind
May 23, 2023

Rupert discusses Marvel films and The wonderful mess that is The Frighteners, as Britt pushes Disney aside to get to the meat of the matter...or rather the blood of the matter...Dracula 3000.  This episode also features a weird amount of Channing.

Duration: 02:14:21
Kino Kingdom 71: Yearning for a Toffee Hammer
May 04, 2023

Rupert embarks on a Will Smith odyssey, as Britt watches the same film 23 times.

Duration: 02:13:16
Kino Kingdom 70: I Loved Those Hamsters
Apr 12, 2023

Rupert and Britt once again return to discuss everything from The Super Mario Bros Movie to Super Mario Bros.

Duration: 01:53:20
Kino Kingdom 69: Tia Carrere...TIA. CARRERE.
Mar 16, 2023

It's a special episode for Britt and Rupert, as Tia Carrere bursts on the scene, courtesy of a wonderful listener! There's also the ArkinZ'Dar (Dennis Quaid to Sam Elliott), as well as some wonderful Godfrey Ho bonkers-ness.

 

Tia Carrere. I just wanted to type that again.

Duration: 02:09:08
Kino Kingdom: A Frightened Dildo With a Wig On
Mar 03, 2023

The guys wish Bruce Willis nothing but love before diving into straight to DVD action, punctuated by Disney and talks of bursting into tears, and the avoidance thereof.

Duration: 02:06:12
Kino Kingdom 67: Michael Douglas Hair
Feb 07, 2023

This episode of Kino Kingdom sees Britt returning to his ancestral home of straight-to-DVD action, whilst Rupert covers some modern Netflix titles that didn't cost 10p in a charity shop. They also discuss Paramount Plus and the wobbly film certification scene - and, natch - there's the ArkinZ'Dar.

Duration: 02:05:48
Kino Kingdom 66: The Gambler’s Wallet
Jan 18, 2023

Rupert and Britt kick off 2023 the way nature intended, by frowning through Grease 2, and fawning over Jeff Goldblum.

Duration: 02:11:20
Kino Kingdom 65: A Beautiful Hell (Christmas ’22)
Dec 21, 2022

Merry Christmas to all! Britt kicks off with a festive poem, before Black Adam, Terrifier 2, Barbarian, and several shoddy Christmas flicks are discussed. Rupert loses the ArkinZ'Dar (somehow), and of course....what is the film of the week? There's only one way to find out. Set your ears to 'sexy' and listen, listen to The Men Who Talk.

Duration: 02:05:27
Kino Kingdom 64: Goodbye Batman (and Albert)
Nov 28, 2022

Lazlo Buckets joins Rupert and Britt to discuss all things Batman, in the wake of Kevin Conroy's untimely passing. Lazlo and Rupert also go head to head in the inaugural Albert Pyun Nemesis Movie Quiz. An email is received from Brian (with an i) Difficult, Kingo Kingdom Bingo gets some numbers in, and of course... the ArkinZ'Dar.

Duration: 02:11:22
Kino Kingdom 63 1/3: Star Wars Hair
Nov 14, 2022

Rupert continues his rollercoaster of horror as Britt eschews streaming services and dives into a pit of DVDs, more specifically Hollywood DVDs.

Duration: 02:24:26
Kino Kingdom 63: Halloween Special ’22 - (That Unspeakable Place)
Oct 26, 2022

Our '22 Halloween special sees Rupert dive deep into his usual horror territory as both he and Britt reflect on their recent horror movie marathon.

The ArkinZ'Dar (Dominic Purcell to John Turturro) returns, as does a new feature...Kino Kingo!

 

What will be the films of the week? Well, you'll have to listen to this spooktacular episode of Kino Kingdom to find out!

Duration: 01:55:24
Kino Kingdom 61: My Teeth are Backwards
Sep 28, 2022

Rupert – in a salute to our recently departed Queen - watches The Queen’s Cogi, which turns out to be one of the worst films ever made...and is also hosted on Rakuten, the worst streaming service in the world. Britt has a better time, because he watched other films.

 

Pour a drink, we’ll see you in the ArkinZ’Bar

 

*apologies for the occasional moments of distortion in this episode, we believe it was ghosts*

Duration: 02:14:58
Kino Kingdom 60: A Surreal, Existential Odyssey
Sep 15, 2022

Can there be 'too much' Sam Neill? No. Does Rupert watch a 'good film' this week? No. But watch, watch as the galaxies align and fear rains down clouds of misery upon us all. But do more than watch...listen. LISTEN. Listen to....The Men Who Talk.

Duration: 01:58:36
Kino Kingdom 59: Telepathic Vampirism
Sep 01, 2022

Rupert rolls up his sleeves and delves deep into a wet pit of underwhelming horror, as Britt convulses in feverish ecstasy, and watched a load of half-decent movies (mostly starring Tom Cruise).

 

Also....the ArkinZ'Dar...

Duration: 02:04:18
Kino Kingdom 58: ”We can weigh them afterwards”
Aug 15, 2022

From Prey to (the) Gray (man), this episode unsheathes a sword made of frozen blood, raises it above your head and begs you to sniff the handle. Features words spoken in a certain order; Michael Wincott; and Hulk Hogan.

Duration: 02:11:10
Kino Kingdom 57: Too Thick to Understand Anything
Jul 29, 2022

A listener answers a long-burning question, a key correction is made, the ArkinZ'Dar, and more! Everything you could possibly want, from a film directed by Mark L. Lester to discussions of Eric Roberts' feathered hair.

Duration: 01:50:05
State of Play 22: Bullet Shafter
Jul 19, 2022

our half-yearly dip into the world of video games is upon us, Rupert wades through the indies as Britt focuses on the bigger budgets, for a change. Also features a sneaky board game review as well as some discussion about Resident Evil on the Savalas. 

Duration: 01:38:10
Kino Kingdom 56: The Powder Sound
Jul 06, 2022

An acyion-packed episode in which Rupert fawns over Lou Diamond Phillips as Britt accidentally only discusses the bad films he's watched. Also features a message from Ted Levine as well as the always present ArkinZ'Dar!

Duration: 01:51:03
Kino Kingdom 55: Is Love Just Another Form of Fear?
Jun 17, 2022

A rare foray into stand-up shows this week, before the natural progression into '80s thrillers and celebrations of  G. W Bailey. Plus - the ever-present, brain-twisting, mind-hurtin', skirt-skirtin' ArkinZ'Dar.

Duration: 01:54:16
Kino Kingdom 54: Kick the Stool From Under Me
May 25, 2022

Rupert attacks the Jaws series and Timothy Dalton's turn as Bond as Britt ponders Tom Berenger's clothing and The Island (not that one). The ArkinZ'Dar results are in (Carrie Fisher to Bradley Cooper) and also - someone cracks the Turbo Ultra Mega Super Uber ArkinZ'Dar. 

Duration: 02:05:33
Kino Kingdom 53: The MacGyver of Depression
May 04, 2022

Britt catches up on some blockbusters as Rupert delves into the '80s as well as Del Toro's Nightmare Alley. The ArkinZ'Dar gets a nitro boost and Rupert finds a fiver in a waterfall.

Duration: 01:57:41
Kino Kingdom 52: The Willis Whisperers (With Lazlo Buckets)
Apr 13, 2022

Following the recent announcement of Bruce Willis' retirement, Britt, Rupert, and Lazlo discuss their favourite Bruce Willis movies as well as covering some movies from Rupert's childhood, some new Primers, and even a touch of Cynthia Rothrock.

Duration: 02:01:39
Kino Kingdom 51: The Nature of British Healthcare
Apr 01, 2022

Britt briefly acknowledges the Savalas before discussing the greatest Val Kilmer film and a self Half-Darfur, as Rupert digs out some '80s gold and Britt's favourite Robert Redford flick, before he continues his love of snowy peaks...and unfortunately, spiders.

 

A new ArkinZ'Dar is set!

Duration: 01:53:27
Kino Kingdom 50: Sad Dinosaurs
Mar 14, 2022

Rupert covers The Batman, The Power of the Dog, Armageddon (not that one) and Dragged Across Concrete as he tries to unravel the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. Britt however, is too preoccupied with a Stanley Kubrick quiz, Jackie Chan and an awful Gary Daniels film to even notice.

 

Happy 50th!

Duration: 01:54:19
Kino Kingdo 49: Pat Morita Level Magic
Feb 18, 2022

This is an action-packed episode...unfortunately the action packed is from mid-'90s low-budget action films...and some golden Godfrey Ho. Rupert takes on the audience in the ArkinZ'Dar, whilst sharing his views on the views of those who have viewed the trailer for the upcoming Lord of the Rings TV show and even has time to talk about new releases on streaming services.

Duration: 01:52:42
State of Play 21: 2021 in Review
Jan 20, 2022

In a return to their roots, Rupert and Britt cast their sexy (and yet boss) eyes back over the gaming landscape of 2021. Rupert discussing lots of magnificent indie games and releases and Britt being a girly Nintendo fanboy....hang on, that doesn't seem right...

Duration: 01:59:08
Kino Kingdom 48: Tom Holland’s Velcro Spewflap
Jan 06, 2022

Kicking off the new year, Britt covers his first series of movies (Die Hard) and also squeezes in some Marvel as well as revealing two films that he, as the Persians used to say all the time, 'turned off'.

Rupert dives into misery with the Last Duel and Encounter whilst both discuss their takes on Bad Boys For Life and Don't Look Up.

 

Naturally, the audience rushes the stage in terms of this weeks ArkinZ'Dar. Good. 

Duration: 01:57:27
Kino Kingdom 47: The Man Who Listens to Bryan Ferry
Dec 14, 2021

As Rupert gets caught up in an avalanche of mountaineering movies, Britt tucks back into Godfrey Ho's illustrious career. The ArkinZ'Dar takes a surprising turn - all thread through with various films through the ages. Including Black Rain and The Condemned.

Duration: 01:54:45
Kino Kingdom 46: Emotional Moneyshots
Nov 22, 2021

Britt bravely battles a cold as he discusses Marvel movies as Rupert talks about films whilst in a room slowly filling with sleeping gas. Can Rupert beat the audience once more in this week's Arkin'ZDar (Jennifer Tilly to John Heard)?

 

There's only one way to find out. Ask someone who has listened already - or listen yourself. So there are actually two ways.

Duration: 01:47:25
Kino Kingdom 45: Jeremiah Skinflick
Nov 09, 2021

Rupert tells a Halloween tale and covers all films in the Child's Play franchise - as well as a couple of cinema movies whilst Britt watched the Indiana Jones movies for the first time, as well as a smattering of other movie fare. 

Duration: 02:05:49
Kino Kingdom 44: Racist Sounds
Oct 18, 2021

As we approach the spooky season, Rupert takes it upon himself to watch all films in the Halloween franchise as Britt pays cash money for a film he doesn't even bother to finish. What are the films of the week? Who wins the ArkinZ'Dar? What goes on in the mind of Peter Mullan? There's only one way to find out - listen.. listen to Kino Kingdom.

Duration: 02:01:25
Kino Kingdom 43: The Donner Party
Sep 30, 2021

Not only do we celebrate the career of the much-loved Richard Donner, we are joined by our first guest, Lazlo Buckets! Drink in his knowledge of the Superman series as our intrepid trio find out the winner of this week's ArkinZ'Dar and of course - talk about movies. Rupert has even been to the cinema, the devil.

 

Features 'A minute with....Michael York'

Duration: 01:51:09
Kino Kingdom 42: A Blunderbuss That Fires Drunk Rainbows
Sep 15, 2021

In this whip crack-sharp episode - again sponsored by Celebrity Sex Masks - Rupert dives into a pool of horror as Britt pounds through every film in the universe, discovering a new favourite director as he does so.

 

Can Rupert beat the audience in the Carmen Ejogo - Barry Pepper ArkinZ'Dar?

Duration: 01:53:51
Kino Kingdom 41: The Romantic Drama in Your Mind
Aug 19, 2021

Another action-packed episode from Kino Kingdom. It's Rupert vs the audience in the ArkinZ'Dar and a look at what the Random Tagline Generator spits out, as well as discovering a recent film in which Bruce Willis doesn't die in the first four seconds, holding a cheque. What will the films of the week be? There's only one way to find out. Listen...listen to The Men Who Talk.

 

 

(apologies for the occasional crackling in this episode, a new microphone will be sorting this out for the next one!)

Duration: 01:55:41
Kino Kingdom 40: Soylent Brown
Aug 12, 2021

From mostly forgotten '80s comedies through remakes of '70s classics via video game movies and astonishing Jason Statham films, it's all here. Will Rupert reign victorious in the ArkinZ'Dar once more? Will the Random Tagline Generator work? There's only one way to find out. Listen. Listen to The Men Who Talk.

Duration: 01:52:36
Kino Kingdom 39: Creeping up on a Shadow
Jul 29, 2021

Hello folks and thanks for listening! In this episode, Rupert dives deep into retro sci-fi as Britt devours a John Carpenter classic and questions Suicide Squad. The ArkinZ'Dar results are revealed as both parties discuss the random tagline generator printout (on a dot-matrix printer).

Duration: 01:57:27
Kino Kingdom 38: Squatting Behind a Fridge
Jul 02, 2021

Britt gets lost in teenage memories involving foam and Dennis Quaid as well as a surprisingly endearing music documentary as Rupert watches films that are markedly better than his viewing choices in the last episode.

 

This episode also features the introduction of the 'Random Tagline Generator'.

Duration: 01:56:03
Kino Kingdom 37: Voices From the Shed
Jun 18, 2021

A recommendation from a trusted, multiple-pseudonymed confidante easily cracks Britt's top spot for film of the week as Rupert battles through an army of mediocrity - and also remembers his ArkinZ'Dar (for a change).

Duration: 01:55:49
Kino Kingdom 36: Punctuations of Passion
Jun 03, 2021

A birthday special for Rupert! Whilst a load films are discussed (from Alex Baldwin to Uwe Boll), a special guest steals the show...and our hearts.

Duration: 02:04:31
Kino Kingdom 35: Second-Hand Woman (Yesterday's Champagne)
May 20, 2021

Britt gives the Random Film Title Generator a kick and gets it working again before revealing that he wasn't seduced by Don Johnson as Rupert muses on M Night Shyamalan and, of course, opens with an '80s slasher.

 

This episode does NOT feature an interview with Tony Howes.

 

Films covered:

 

My Bloody Valentine, Get Shorty, Run, Stowaway, Chain Reaction, Takers, Jennifer's Body, Out of Time, Heathers, Con Air, Bad Company (Not that one, that one or that one), Guilty as Sin, Gone in 60 Seconds, Raw Deal, The...

Duration: 01:58:50
Kino Kingdom 34: Reasoning With Fire
May 09, 2021

Special coverage of the new Mortal Kombat film followed by a torrent of mediocrity from Britt's perspective as Rupert goes from Terror to Twister to Tom (Hanks).

Movies covered:

Mortal Kombat (not that one), Karate Kid 3, The Player , Man About Town, Who is Cletis Tout?, Twister, Friendversary, Dark Blue, Legionnaire, Terror Train, Armed Response, Shade, Cyborg, You've Got Mail, Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind

 

Duration: 01:53:01
Kino Kingdom 33: Hell's Bin Shed
Apr 26, 2021

Another wonderfully mixed mag this week. Britt thoroughly enjoys a Lou Ferrigno fantasy lark as Rupert finds that Jaws 2 isn't as good as the original. Baffling, eh?

 

Films covered - The Adventures of Hercules (2?), Love & Monsters, Saving Private Ryan, Jaws 2, The Beach, Escape Plan: The Extractors, The Good Son, Grandmother's House, Blind Date (not that one), Riddick, Come True, Wild Geese 2, Executive Decision

Duration: 01:32:27
Kino Kingdom 32: A Facade of Normalcy
Apr 09, 2021

After a brief break, Rupert and Britt are back! Whilst Britt has only watched time ebb away, Rupert has actually seen films.

 

Coming 2 America
Hellgate
Into the Wild
No Good Deed
I Care a Lot
Escape From Alcatraz
The Sisters Brothers
Stakeout
Conan the Barbarian
Europa Report
Trial by Fire
The Puppetmasters
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Duration: 01:39:33
Kino Kingdom 31: Just record it and pay him his rubles
Mar 08, 2021

Rupert gets defeated at ArkinZ'Dar by a pseudonymous individual, the Film Title Generator brings up a title that splits opinion, Rupert dives into Rakuten and Britt Scott Adkins' things up - to mixed results. 

 

This episode is sponsored by An Ocean of Tears

 

Films covered:

 

Sneakers, Bone Tomahawk, The Driver, Runaway Jury, Menace 2 Society, El Gringo, Timecop, Legacy of Lies, The Craft 2,The Monster Club, The New Mutants, Crawlspace, The River Wild, Green Street, Case 39, Another 48 Hours, American Dreamer, Strike of the Panther, Candyman (not that one), Kong...

Duration: 02:21:43
Kino Kingdom 30: Potentially Amusing
Mar 01, 2021

As Rupert muses on a seemingly errant Jim Carrey movie and the Beverley Hills Cop series, Britt discovers an Australian martial arts gem and once again gets lost in the wonder that is American Ninja 2. Do you also wish that the FX movies ran on for another 4 or 5 films? Well, you should.

 

This episode is sponsored by Bernard Matthews Turkey Emotions.

 

Films covered:

 

News of the World, The Cable Guy, Death Warrant, Bill and Ted, Day of the Panther, The Wedding Crashers, FX, Cop Car, American Ninja 2, Bev...

Duration: 01:56:37
Kino Kingdom 29: Are You a Scientist? (Dirty Harry Series)
Feb 20, 2021

Rupert covers the entirety of the Dirty Harry series as Britt discusses films of varying quality, more specifically, varying from average to bad quality. The Random Film Generator pops up as does Rupert's first response to Britt's ArkinZ'Dar challenge.

 

This episode is sponsored by Hugh Jackman's Taptastic Podcast.

 

Films covered:

 

The Dirty Harry Series, In the Line of Fire, Violent City, Rampage, Greenland, Sudden Death, Bridge of Dragons, Extinction, Passengers, Moving Target

Duration: 02:08:02
Kino Kingdom 28: The Overflow
Feb 10, 2021

Due to the sheer amount of bronze that Rupert and Britt had viewed over the last week, they didn't make it through either of their lists in episode 27. This episode was recorded following a brief crack in their busy, busy schedules and has them catching up with their respective movie viewings, meaning that they don't have to keep movies like Law Abiding Citizen in their minds for longer than necessary.

 

Films covered:


The Rental
The Vanished
Grimsby
Happy Death Day 2 U
Evidence
Live Die Repeat
Assassin's C...

Duration: 01:25:22
Kino Kingdom 27: (Alien Series) - A Sad, Old Clock
Feb 02, 2021

Rupert wastes no time in smashing through the eight films that make up the Alien franchise as Britt finds a childhood classic and really, really struggles with a comedy. A crap comedy.

 

This episode is sponsored by Chuggers Chewing Gun

 

 

Films Covered:

 

Alien
Tourist Trap
Aliens
The Mask
Alien 3
Pin
Alien Resurrection
Ava
Alien Versus Predator
A Haunted House
Prometheus
DNA
Alien Covenant

Duration: 02:18:37
Kino Kingdom 26: The Tarkovskian Wilderness
Jan 26, 2021

Rupert delves oh, so deep into PM Entertainment (good) as Britt rediscovers, re-calibrates and re-remembers a once cast-aside movie that turns out to be solid gold. Albert Pyun pops up, begging the question....was film-making his calling?

 

Films covered:

 

Out of Sight

Burn After reading

The Help

Super Dark Times

Galaxina

Darkness Falls

Castle Freak

Kill Chain

Arcade

The Furies

Fit to Kill

Time to Hunt

Hack O...

Duration: 01:53:10
Kino Kingdom 25: Actors I like...and Fancy
Jan 18, 2021

In this week's episode (sponsored by Shedsafe) we once again embark on a voyage, a voyage that takes us from the port of miscasting through a virtual world and, eventually, into the realms of franchises that need not exist.

 

Ready Player One

The Midnight Sky

Cube Zero

Silk

Escape Room (Not that one)

Die Hard 2

Hell House LLC. 3

Oblivion

XXX

Dragon Eyes

Shaft (Not that one)

Intruder

Where Have All the P...

Duration: 02:03:52
Kino Kingdom 24: Russian Snoring
Jan 12, 2021

In this action-packed episode of Kino Kingdom, Rupert gives his take on each film in the Rocky series as Britt once again wanders the action-thriller landscape in search of gold. Everything is here - from a Welsh John Woo through Kevin Bacon playing with a protractor to Richard E Grant singing nursery rhymes at a murderer. Oh, and Britt 'Darfurs' himself ONCE AGAIN.

 

This episode is sponsored by Boozers are Losers.

 

Films covered:

 

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

The Nice Guys

Creepshow Holiday Spe...

Duration: 02:07:09
State of Play 20: The Sound of an Amiga Loading
Jan 07, 2021

The final State of Play of 2020 sees Rupert musing over his games of the year as Britt highlights some games that stick in his mind but aren't necessarily, as the Persians are so fond of saying, 'good'.

 

Games covered:

Strife

Ghostbusters

AVGN

Rainbow Six Siege

Flea!

Red Wings: Aces of the Sky

Autobahn Police Simulator 2

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla

A Hat in Time

Gears

Watch Dogs: Legion

Immortals Fenyx Rising

T...

Duration: 01:58:47
Kino Kingdom 23: The Star Wars Special
Jan 02, 2021

Kino Kingdom 23 brings a new feature in 'Britt's Random Film Title generator! Which is a physical and very real machine that definitely isn't not real.

As it's the festive season, Britt squeezes in some Christmas films alongside the usual solid bronze. Rupert however, shuns Christmas and instead smashes through almost every Star Wars film, including spin-offs! This is of interest to Britt as he has never seen a single one of them, nor does he intend to... or does he?

 

This episode is sponsored by The Fallout Shelter Food Delivery Service.

 

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Duration: 02:28:49
Kino Kingdom 22: A Touch of the Walter
Dec 18, 2020

A strong week! From CGI monster-fests to modern critical darlings, political thrillers and '80s horror, Rupert and Britt delve deep this week in finding the gold.

 

...and films with Lou Diamond Phillips and Stephen Dorff, natch.

 

How do YOU pronounce Natasha McElone?

 

Films covered:

 

Feardotcom
The Cleansing
All Good things
Hard Eight
Splice
The Commuter
Falling Down
The Meg
Home Alone
Clash of the Titans
Wrath of the Titans
Mank
The...

Duration: 02:34:51
Kino Kingdom 21: A Plinth of Mediocrity
Dec 09, 2020

Britt discovers a thriller with an alternate title that literally explains the plot whilst Rupert dives into the Resident Evil movie franchise. An old favourite makes an appearance, as does a Hellraiser rip-off and a film with MASSIVE phones starring a man known for walking around 'sans pantalons'.

 

This episode is sponsored by Mills & Boon: Hard and Direct

 

Films covered:

 

Gaslit
Tarzan
Ninja Assassin
Dark Waters
Forgotten
Fugitives
The Punisher
Fahreneit 11/9
Mirrors
Hellmaster
The Call
Resident Evi...

Duration: 02:42:13
Kino Kingdom 20: Pirate Ship Smile
Nov 26, 2020

Our twentieth episode! Rejoice with us as we talk films, Josh Hartnett's milk hair and smiles so crooked that it'll make you think your Savalas* is sideways.

 

This episode is sponsored by - The Lost Relaxation Tapes of Yorkie Brown

 

 

*Telly 

 

Films covered:

 

The Butterfly Effect
Noroi: The Curse
The Never-ending Story
Black Eagle
Color out of Space
Blood Rage
Trial of the Chicago Seven
The Rain Killer
The Ninth Configuration
The Secret...

Duration: 02:10:21
Kino Kingdom 19: An Awful Haircut That Transcends Gender
Nov 12, 2020

A tough title to choose this week due to their being some absolute keeper moments in this episode. It's a busy one! Britt was not only Darfur-ed but also Reverse Darfur-ed (patent pending)  and we ground  from 80's classics (and lost classics) and modern, thought-provoking documentaries to a film that Britt feels will be one that he holds close forever, so good that Rupert actually BUYS IT based on the passion of his review. Good.

 

Films covered:

 

The Addams Family Values
Heaven Adores You
Gremlins 2
Scare Me
The...

Duration: 02:14:58