A special edition of Flickering Dreams - a regular monthly film analysis podcast - to celebrate the start of the FIFA World Cup tournament. 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 (Facebook)- Emma Sewell | Emma@TheMovies.- Dan Cook | Dan Cook Movie Reviews (Facebook)In this special, the team select their favourite film about - or featuring - football (soccer for our American friends!). Key Topics:- Analysis of iconic football movies like 'Escape to Victory' and 'The Damned United'- Discussion of lesser-known football films like the documentary 'Next Goal Wins' , 'Offside' and the upcoming film 'No Place for Football'- The history and inaccuracies in football movies- The emotional and cultural significance of football films- The evolution of football cinema over the decadesChapters:00:00 World Cup Special Introduction01:59 Emma's Choice: She's the Man05:43 Andy's pick: The Damned United10:10 Dan's Unique Pick: Bedknobs and Broomsticks15:04 Scott's Favourite: Bend it Like Beckham18:55 Bob's Guilty Pleasure: Escape to Victory25:01 Discussion on Football Films28:36 Upcoming Football Film: No Place for FootballGuest 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/Dan: https://www.facebook.com/DanCookMovieReviewsTo buy Andy's book!: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faith-Film-faith-through-movies/dp/B0D6WH7W6YKeywords: Flickering DreamsFootball FilmsBest football filmsSoccer FilmsBest soccer filmsMovie ReviewsFilm Critic RoundupHorror FilmsFilm RecommendationsMovie CritiqueCinema DiscussionThe Damned UnitedBedknobs and BroomsticksShe's The ManEscape to VictoryBend it Like Beckham

It's the May 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.A lively panel discussion reviewing the best and worst films of May 2026, featuring insights on family films, horror, rom-coms, and animation. The panelists share their favorites, disappointments, and industry insights, making it a must-listen for film enthusiasts.This episode features a lively discussion on recent films, including 'The Sheep Detectives', 'Obsession', 'Primavera', and 'Finding Emily'. Plus, the hosts share their insights on the films to avoid from May 2026.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Flickering Dreams

01:18 - Scott's Choice: The Sheep Detectives

11:30 - Rev Andy's Choice: Obsession

19:27 - Bob's Choice: Primavera

27:38 - Emma's Choice: Finding Emily

34:41 - Our worst films of the month

46:59 - Roundup and Closing titles

Guest 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 DreamsMay 2026 FilmsMovie ReviewsFilm Critic RoundupHorror FilmsFilm RecommendationsMovie Critique

Obsession

The Sheep Detectives

Primavera

Finding Emily

Tom and Jerry: The Magic Compass

The Mandalorian and Grogu

Mortal Kombat 2

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost WarCinema Discussion

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