The Film Lovers Podcast

The Film Lovers Podcast is a weekly podcast where Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana discuss their love for all things film related. Providing weekly recommendations and revealing some of our personal favourites, we’ll cover all genres and talk about popular movies, obscure gems, and cult classics.

Episode 041: Valentine's Day with Murphy McLachlan 02/11/2025

Episode 041: Valentine's Day with Murphy McLachlan The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana, Lucy Caruana and Baby Caruana) cho-cho-choose Murphy McLachlan to be their match made in heaven this Valentine’s Day. We sit around eating candy hearts and firing off our favourite on-screen romances quicker than cupid can shoot his arrows. So if you’re looking for romance, forget the box of chocolates and rose petals, listen to this podcast! We’ll have you at hello. Xoxoxo Follow Murphy McLachlan here: https://www.murphymclachlan.com/ And listen to MURPH’S TAVERN on iTunes, Spotify and your ham radio. /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/35236435

Episode 040: Christmas Classics 12/16/2024

Episode 040: Christmas Classics The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) are gifting you with Christmas classic films that are sure to give you comfort and joy this holiday season. We promise, all you’ll want this Christmas is to watch one of these festive treats. So come all ye faithful, listen to our podcast and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/34467495

Episode 039: Thanksgiving Part 2 11/26/2024

Episode 039: Thanksgiving Part 2 The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) are very thankful to anyone who listens to our new episode because we're talking all things Thanksgiving! This episode is bigger than anything you'll see in Macy's parade, because we've stuffed it with TV episodes, drenched it with holiday specials and carved out some amazing movies. So grab a fork, don't be a turkey and start celebrating a day of thanks with us! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/34154930

Episode 038: Halloween Part 4 10/30/2024

Episode 038: Halloween Part 4 The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) have summoned up another ghastly Halloween episode. We highly reccomend you sacrifice some time and consume this episode with your daily serving of Tannis Root. We're talking new horror of 2024 and some old classics. So if you're looking for Halloween movie recommendations, welcome to prime time! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/33682402

Episode 037: Grandparents 09/08/2024

Episode 037: Grandparents The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) are joined by two very special guests this week in two seperate interviews! First up is Rob's Grandpa Richard Kissane who speaks about his highly publicised relationship with Shirley Temple and how he and Mickey Mouse have stayed so fashionable over the years. Then we talk to Lucy's Opa Vili Milinski who tells us why it's important to have a heart and lungs and also tells us all about his fruity Christmas gifts. It's a jolly good ole time! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/32958337

Episode 036: The Simpsons Movie with Murphy McLachlan 03/08/2024

Episode 036: The Simpsons Movie with Murphy McLachlan The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) have put together their Best. Episode. Ever. With the one and only Murphy McLachlan (Host of the excellent Simpsons podcast Murph's Tavern!) This is an episode that won't leave you saying Boo-urns because not liking it is Unpossible. So crack open a duff, put your feet up, start listening and Purple Monkey Dishwasher! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/30289118

Episode 035: Christmas with Katherine Allan and Donna Collins 12/24/2023

Episode 035: Christmas with Katherine Allan and Donna Collins The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) spend the holidays with their friends Katherine Allan and Donna Collins. We deck the halls and spread cheer, jam and movie recommendations. Tis' the season to listen to our final episode of the year, Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/29216658

Episode 034: Thanksgiving 11/23/2023

Episode 034: Thanksgiving The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) are offering you a real treat this Thanksgiving...and it's not cranberry sauce...it is not cranberry sauce. It's a new episode and we're parading out some of our favourite seasonal films so you can stuff yourself silly. We give thanks to all our listeners and hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/28772138

Episode 033: Rose Bishop and Timothy Clark 11/19/2023

Episode 033: Rose Bishop and Timothy Clark The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) are joined by Rose Bishop and Timothy Clark for a good old chat about movies. We see REDRUM written on the wall, discover who's got mail, find out if Freddy really is dead and say Hi to Barbie! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/28703268

Episode 032: Halloween Part 3 10/26/2023

Episode 032: Halloween Part 3 The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) rises from the dead to recommend even more spooktacular treats (and some tricks) for you to watch whilst you bob for apples. These picks will leave you howling at the moon. We've got something for every little witch and goblin, so gather round' children of the night and let the power of podcasting compel you! Happy Halloween ghouls and boils! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/28429358

Episode 031: Movie Icons 09/26/2023

Episode 031: Movie Icons The Film Lovers Podcast (Lucy Caruana and Rob Caruana) lists some of their personal favourite movie icons! We talk about a woman who made a name for herself in Hollywood and a man who has no name. Then we stop to eat pizza, go to the movies mid-podcast and even play the Barbie Sega Game. Cowabunga! It’s a great time! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/28144553

Episode 030: Birthdays 09/10/2023

Episode 030: Birthdays The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) have the perfect gift for you as discuss movies that featuring birthdays as a main plot device or have a crucial birthday scene. It's a big birthday bash, as we eat cake and celebrate that one day people love, or love to hate. So pin the tail on the donkey, blow out your candles and pass the parcel as you listen to all our SURPRISE recommendations! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/27989766

Episode 029: Wes Anderson Quiz 09/03/2023

Episode 029: Wes Anderson Quiz The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Caruana) finally return after a five year hiatus! We have just checked out Wes Andersons latest film Asteroid City and Rob has come up with a quiz to test Lucy! Will her knowledge be (Darjeeling) Limited or will she prove to be a Fantastic Mr Fox? /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/27926472

Episode 028: Easter Fool's Day 04/01/2018

Episode 028: Easter Fool's Day The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) are celebrating the fact that it's not only EASTER but also APRIL FOOL'S DAY! We have a heap or treats and a couple of tricks and it's not even Halloween...or is it?! There's too many holidays happening at once! Anyways just stop fooling around- the episode awaits- HOP TO IT! Happy Easter Fool's Day! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/6430584

Episode 027: The 2018 Oscars 03/04/2018

Episode 027: The 2018 Oscars The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) rolls out the red carpet to talk all things Oscars! We discuss the nine movies nominated for Best Picture at the 2018 Academy Awards (no spoilers), pick our own unsung heroes, and remember some of the more memorable moments from the years. It's the episode that will leave you saying "La La Land" over and over again- enjoy! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/6325623

Episode 026: Valentine's Day 02/11/2018

Episode 026: Valentine's Day The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) choo-choo-choose the very wonderful Claire Sullivan to be our Valentine on this super special episode! Roses are red and violets are blue, and this is the podcast made for you! We talk about movies that are close to our hearts and reveal a few that we admire secretly. Love is all you need...but a movie or two is a nice bonus. xoxoxo Follow Claire & PO PO MO CO here: Or BUY tickets to her show here: /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/6247145

Episode 025: Female Directors 01/28/2018

Episode 025: Female Directors The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) highlights some of our all-time favourite female directors this week. From crazed hitchhikers to flying horses to undercover strippers- these movies have it all! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/6195997

Episode 024: Mutants 01/21/2018

Episode 024: Mutants The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) oozes back into your life this week with an entire episode about mutants! If you like your heroes and villains to be slime dripping and crime fighting then this is the episode for you. Monsters, babes, hunks, pizza lovers- we've got it all! This episode is covered in toxic waste and dangerously fun. Cowabunga listeners! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/6171322

Episode 023: The Best of 2017 01/14/2018

Episode 023: The Best of 2017 The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) are back for 2018! On this episode we each reveal our top ten favourite films from 2017. Do you agree? Did we miss any hits? Let us know on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmloverspodcast/ /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/6146635

Episode 022: New Year's Eve 12/10/2017

Episode 022: New Year's Eve The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) pops the cork on the bubbly and lights some fireworks to celebrate not only our New Year's Eve episode, but also our final episode for the year! We talk about some of our favourite movies that feature NYE to a large extent and then end the show by watching a fireworks display. We'll be back in four weeks (JAN 14th 2018), which gives you plenty of time to watch some of our previous recommendations! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/6028636

Episode 021: Christmas 12/03/2017

Episode 021: Christmas The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) welcomes back Luka "Lucky Duck" Muller to eat some mince tarts, drink eggnog and discuss some of our all-time favourite Christmas films. 'Tis the season to watch movies and Ho-Ho-Ho-boy do we have some surprises hidden in our stockings! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/6004289

Episode 020: Aussie Greats 11/26/2017

Episode 020: Aussie Greats The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) chucked some shrimps on the barbie and cracked open some tinnies this week as we watched Aussie movies that are tops. We reckon you'll agree unless you're a bloody galah! So get stuck into it because this episode puts a rose in every check! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5979171

Episode 019: Box Office Bombs 11/19/2017

Episode 019: Box Office Bombs The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) has an explosive episode for you this week as we discuss movies that bombed, but are still the bee's knees'. These movies may not swim in the mainstream, but we still think they're damn fine movies! And hot too! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5959231

Episode 018: Box Office Hits 11/12/2017

Episode 018: Box Office Hits The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) needs a bigger boat this week because we're discussing big blockbusters that made lots of money, money, money! If you haven't seen these flicks do or do not! There is no try! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5935960

Episode 017: Disney 11/05/2017

Episode 017: Disney The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) welcomes you to the happiest episode on earth (assuming you like Disney animated films). We talk about the songs, characters and controversies of some of our favourite Disney features and still manage to reference The Simpsons, Twin Peaks and Pink Flamingos! Plus Rob gets yelled at by an evil stepmother. Gawrsh! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5911829

Episode 016: Witches 10/29/2017

Episode 016: Witches The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) put a spell on you this week as we talk about all them witches! No need to start your own witch hunt, we've done all the work for you. So try our brew of conjuring charmers and evil enchantress's it's guaranteed to make even the most sane listener fly off the handle. Tee-hee-hee! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5887091

Episode 015: Vampires 10/22/2017

Episode 015: Vampires The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) prove that they're suckers for blood suckers when they discuss their love of vampire movies! We talk about creatures that are drop dead gorgeous and some that are just plain dead. So start crossing off... whoops, make that, TICKING OFF these fang-tastic flicks that are guaranteed to keep you up all night! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5863784

Episode 014: Ghosts 10/15/2017

Episode 014: Ghosts The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) went haunting...sorry...make that HUNTING, for some of the best films about ghosts. These movies are guaranteed to either raise your spirits or keep you hidden under the sheets. So light some candles, dust off the ouija board, pop some corn and prepare for a boo-tiful fright fest! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5841003

Episode 013: Halloween Part 2 10/08/2017

Episode 013: Halloween Part 2 The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) returns to recommend some more spooktacular treats for you to watch whilst you carve your pumpkins. Some of these movies are holiday classics and others feature too much (candy) corn, but either way they are all bursting with the holiday spirit (or spirits!) and not even Dracula would think this episode sucks. Happy Halloween ghouls and boils! /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5818049

Episode 012: Halloween 10/01/2017

Episode 012: Halloween The Film Lovers Podcast (Rob Caruana and Lucy Milinski) brings heaps of treats this week, but no tricks! We've searched high and low for the best Halloween related flicks and we've found a bunch that wouldn't even make a ghost boo! So grab some candy, carve a pumpkin and have a Happy Halloween. /episode/index/show/thefilmlovers/id/5794478

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