Fackham Hall

The Fixate & Binge Podcast, w/ Joe Curdy 7/29/2026 10:14:38PM 8.4

**FACKHAM HALL** is the surprise comedy hit of 2026\*—tapping into a niche ripe for modern satire: the distinctly British social structure of aristocracy obsessed with peerage and prestige. Fans of **DOWNTON ABBEY** and **THE CROWN** will relish its comedic send-up of all things upper-crust, from the stately Fackham Hall -- with its coat of arms "***Incestus ad Infinitum***" -- a joke that in and of itself lampoons centuries of inbreeding within royal families scattered across Europe since the Middle Ages, to a hapless Vicar (Jimmy Carr) whose ill-timed pauses at the rostrum during service result in some of the funniest innuendos heard outside of a **NAKED GUN** or **AIRPLANE!** film. With great performances from Damian Lewis, Katherine Waterston, Thomasin McKenzie, and Ben Radcliffe -- the biggest surprise is from Tom Felton, as the would-be groom marrying into the esteemed Davenport family dynasty by hook or crook in a comedic turn that I hope results in more comedy performances. With nonstop sight gags, a hilarious Bechdel Test joke, a brilliant reference to Snoop Dog and Drake, **FACKHAM HALL** is proof that comedies are making a long overdue comeback at the cinema -- and I couldn't be happier. Directed by Jim O'Hanlon, and written by Steve Dawson, Andrew Dawson, and Tim Inman, **FACKHAM HALL** is now streaming on HBO -- and highly recommended. \*released December 2025

Chandler Danier 1/1/2026 4:27:35AM 8.4

I wouldn't have watched this but the name. It's better than Meet the Fockers. I didn't watch that because I thought the name was stupid. This is subtle. I watched it. After, I spent a few moments figuring out if this was released by the same company that did the Naked Gun remake. But maybe it's like Tornado or that twin film of Dante's Peak. This is funnier. At least two funny things: I struggle to define walls, too. He was just a child It does drag but I got dragged back from my phone a few times to laugh. I did get a little high. Used the choke of my pipe as a roach clip, actually. Pretty proud of that.

PeaceMeal 3/29/2026 11:40:15PM 8.4

A refreshingly great comedy with hints from Monty Python and Benny Hill. It's simple humor. I smiled and laughed throughout the first 1/2 of the movie. My interest was kept up until about 3/4 of the movie but it then became obvious how the script would end. I hoped for some unpredictable humor. A light british comedy that is almost contnuously entertaining and so easy to watch. RATING: 7.5/10