With the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s announcement of its first X-Men lineup, the Film Rats are here to react and have a little friendly draft to fill out the rest of the team. Which iconic heroes should make the squad for the upcoming film? To us, our X-Men! 00:00 Start 02:25 X-Men Casting Reaction 10:36 Draft Begins
It’s a Brand New Day here on the podcast, and the Film Rats are back to talk about Spider-Man Brand New Day. We’ve been told we’ve got some mouths on us before, and today we’re gonna put ‘em to use. You know, a lot of people ask us, are we Rats or movie people? We’re both. 00:00 Start 05:02 Spoiler Free 08:11 Spoilers
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Rats. Today on the show, the 5 elements will live together in harmony as the Film Rats discuss the first feature film from Avatar Studios. Benders and non-benders alike tune in for this one. 00:00 Start 05:10 Spoiler Free 10:09 Spoilers
Let’s get the Pod started. Someone count. 1, 2, 3, go. This week on the show, it’s all part of the grift as the Rats engage in a little head to head ranking of one of cinema’s most iconic duos: Newman and Redford. Will the outlaws or the grifters come out on top? 00:00 Start 04:23 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 33:37 The Sting
Drink up, me hearties, yo ho! Grab your rum, and come on board the Flying Ratman for a little movie ranking on the Seven Seas. Not all treasure is silver and gold, mates. Sometimes it’s a cheeky podcast. Savvy? 00:00 Start 02:34 The Curse of the Black Pearl 18:13 Dead Man’s Chest 34:04 At World’s End 49:12 On Stranger Tides 1:02:17 Dead Men Tell No Tales
You have listened to our episode; we are eternally grateful! Very few film series are as personal to the Film Rats as Toy Story. With the release of Toy Story 5, the Rats are here for a little movie ranking. Hopefully there are no snakes in our boots. We wanna be out here rewatching Toy Story to Infinity and Beyond. 00:00 Start 07:13 Toy Story 20:10 Toy Story 2 33:45 Toy Story 3 51:24 Toy Story 4 01:05:36 Toy Story 5
We are one with the force and the force is with us. It’s time to take a little side quest in the Star Wars Universe for a spin-off ranking. With the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disney has made 3 Star Wars Spin-Off films. Are they any good? Which is the best? Is this really the way? Let’s find out. So glad we took this job! 00:00 Start 01:34 The Mandalorian and Grogu 07:39 Mando Spoilers? 27:26 Solo: A Star Wars Story 46:28 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
A new era for James Bond has begun, and a couple Film Rats are here to wildly speculate. How do they feel about the team? Who do they want to play the iconic spy? How weird and sexy do they want the movie to be? Find out in this Rat Chat.
If sheep can solve mysteries, Rats can definitely talk about movies. We here at Rats On Film will always support a talking animal movie, and here we are for a little Rat Chat on the latest one to hit theaters. A real tear-jerker (if you listen to the episode, you’ll know what we mean). Winter Lambs rule! 00:00 Start 12:24 Spoilers
We’re only a month out from the 2026 World Cup, and the Film Rats are getting excited! To get ready for the occasion, the Rats are drafting their own Soccer Teams made up exclusively of movie characters. Let us know who you think creates the best squad in the comments below!
For a while now, we’ve had our license to rank. But finally, our application for a license to kill was approved. With full 00 status, the Film Rats are here to dive into the James Bond franchise, starting with none other than the original Bond himself: Sean Connery. Shake yourself a martini and listen in for some Rat-pinions. 00:00 Start 05:00 Dr. No 20:50 From Russia with Love 35:58 Goldfinger 52:18 Thunderball 01:04:25 You Only Live Twice 01:19:08 Diamonds Are Forever
Oh yeah! Mario Time! Grab your super mushrooms and power stars and strap in for another Rat Ranking as the Film Rats discuss the Super Mario movies. Lots to be said about these as both Nintendo and movie fans. Let’s-a-rank! 00:00 Start 05:07 The Super Mario Bros. Movie 33:00 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Lord and Miller have done it again! Grace, Rocky save stars. And Grace, Rocky star in Project Hail Mary which is amaze, amaze, amaze! Big thumbs up and a fist bump from the Film Rats. 00:00 Start 04:37 Non-Spoiler Review 09:25 Spoilers
Tune in as Xander and Jonnie discuss one of their favorite films from 2025. An incredibly crafted and detailed piece of filmmaking. Also, do they have a Pulp Rat of the Year Award? Asking for a friend.
We wanna be the very best, like no Rat ever was. Pokémon has been a staple in the lives of several Film Rats. In honor of its 30th Anniversary, we are ranking the first 3 Pokémon movies. Seminal viewing for us as kids, revisited with newfound adult perspectives. Do they hold up? Or are they blasting off? 00:00 Start 06:22 Pokémon: The First Movie 24:38 Pokémon The Movie 2000 37:29 Pokémon 3: The Movie
From Toronto to NASA to Waterloo, Matt Johnson is a filmmaker like no other, a Canadian icon and fan favorite amongst the Film Rats. Join Jonnie, Jordan and Xander as they discuss his work in honor of his latest movie: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. If you see it in a theater, thank your lucky stars! 00:00 Start 05:21 The Dirties 15:45 Operation Avalanche 28:04 Blackberry 43:03 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Welcome to the anticipated movies Rats Draft. Join Tim, Madolyn, Jordan and Xander as they compete to draft the best lineup of movies releasing in 2026. Which Rat will get the best roster and score the most points in this year’s draft?
The Emily Henry Cinematic Universe has officially begun! And we have some Book Rats amongst the Film Rats. Take a vacation from your daily routine and listen in for a little Rat Chat on the latest and hottest (?) rom com. Find out if these friends fell in love with The People We Meet on Vacation.
There have been a lot of great movies on WWI over the years. But these two recent entires (1917 & All Quiet on the Western Front) have really stuck with the Film Rats. Tune in for a little chat to compare and contrast. 00:00 Start 04:12 1917 16:23 All Quiet on the Western Front
Victor! Let’s get a little gothic, let’s get a little mad and let’s chat all about Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.
Hope everyone is having a Holly Jolly Holiday! We’re going full nostalgia this year as we rank some Rankin and Bass Holiday Specials. Are we a bunch of old misfits? Or are we Coming to Town with some good takes? Happy Ratmas to all and to all a good night! 00:00 Start 03:39 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 13:46 Frosty the Snowman 19:45 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town 26:54 The Year Without a Santa Claus 34:59 Jack Frost
Here's what's gonna happen: Benoit freakin' Blanc and the Rats are gonna talk about some mysteries, ask you all some questions, and you all are gonna answer them and we're gonna get to the bottom of which Knives Out movie is the best and then... that's it! 00:00 Start 02:29 Knives Out 15:00 Glass Onion 26:56 Wake Up Dead Man
After this episode, our Musical Adaptations list will be changed For Good. We Can’t Do It Alone, so today, a new group of Rats is here to discuss some more musicals. Don’t worry, we won’t let the list get too out of control; at least Not While We’re Around. Anyone up for some Piraguas after this one? 00:00 Start 02:24 West Side Story (1961) 13:47 Chicago 22:40 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 37:14 In The Heights 50:19 Wicked: For Good
Despite all his rage, is Ben Richards just a Rat in a cage? Get ready, set, and run with us in a new episode focused on Edgar Wright’s The Running Man. See how it ranks compared to Edgar Wright’s previous films. 00:00 Start 05:27 The Running Man (Spoiler Free) 09:58 The Running Man (SPOILERS) 24:28 The Ranking
You betcha the Rats are out on parol and here to talk about and rank a selection of Coen Brothers films. Please Mr. Kennedy, listen to our show. And if you don’t like it, that’s just like… your opinion, man. 00:00 Start 04:27 Raising Arizona 13:55 Fargo 26:53 The Big Lebowski 39:56 No Country for Old Men 52:48 Inside Llewyn Davis
