Harsh Language Podcast

This week on episode #181 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Clerks for the first time, and it sparked a conversation about just how much the world has changed since the 1990s. Kevin Smith's low-budget comedy captured an entire generation of young adults trying to figure out their lives, but watching it more than 30 years later reveals just how different that era really was. W...

This week on episode #180 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Evil Dead Burn and whether one of horror’s most beloved franchises has finally reached the point where it needs to stop. Evil Dead has survived for decades by constantly reinventing itself, but how many times can you repeat the same possession, Deadite, and gore-heavy formula before it stops feeling like Evil Dead and starts fee...

This week on episode #179 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Spider-Man: Brand New Day and what its massive box office success says about the idea of superhero fatigue. Audiences clearly haven't stopped showing up for comic book movies, so maybe the problem was never the genre in the first place. We break down what Brand New Day gets right, how it compares to the recent wave of superh...

This week on episode #178 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Serenity for the first time, and Dan was watching it for the first time too. But without having seen Firefly , the movie exposed a much bigger problem: should a movie require homework just to fully work? We break down why Serenity relies so heavily on an existing relationship with these characters and their world, whethe...

This week on episode #177 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Obsession and a conversation around the movie that seems to be focused on everything except what makes it so interesting. While a lot of the discourse has centered on the more obvious parts of the story, we think there’s a much bigger idea underneath it that changes how you look at the entire movie. We break down what everyone i...

This week on episode #176 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Supergirl and the exhausting discourse that seems to surround every new DC movie before anyone can simply talk about whether the movie is actually good. We break down what worked for us, what didn’t, and how the conversation surrounding Supergirl became as interesting as the movie itself. We also get into where the film fits int...

This week on episode #175 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Possession for the first time, a movie so singular and uncompromising that the idea of remaking it almost feels impossible. With a new adaptation now in development, we break down what makes the original so difficult to replicate, from its unhinged performances and surreal horror to the deeply personal relationship at th...

This week on episode #174 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Lee Cronin's The Mummy and debate whether it proves possession horror has finally run out of things to say. The genre has relied on the same ideas for decades, and while this movie tries to put a fresh spin on the formula, we discuss whether it actually brings anything new to the table—or simply reminds us why possession hor...

This week on episode #173 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we cover Hokum, the slow burn Irish folk-horror film that has quietly become one of the most talked about horror movies of the year. With an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and a genuinely divisive audience reaction, we break down what Hokum actually understands about fear that most modern horror films have stopped bothering with. We also discuss our...

This week on episode #172 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Miracle for the first time to see if it still holds up as one of the great sports movies. It has all the pieces: the underdog team, the iconic speech, the Cold War backdrop, and the “do you believe in miracles?” moment. But we also get into the bigger question behind the movie: is Miracle genuinely great sports filmmakin...

This week on episode #171 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Project Hail Mary , the biggest movie of 2026 so far. With huge expectations and a massive domestic release, it looks like the kind of space survival story audiences already understand, but that might not be what this movie actually is. We break down why Project Hail Mary works differently than expected, how it balances science...

This week on episode #170 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Pizza Movie , a comedy that feels like it was ripped straight out of the 2000s studio comedy era. At a time when theatrical comedies are almost extinct, the movie clearly wants to bring back that chaotic, dumb-fun energy that used to dominate, but does it actually work? We break down whether the humor lands, why this style of co...

This week on episode #169 of The Harsh Language Podcast, it's Marvin's first time watching They Live! It’s a movie most people think they already understand, but the deeper you go, the more unsettling it actually becomes. On the surface, it’s often reduced to a story about capitalism and consumerism, but we get into the much more uncomfortable idea at the core of the film. We break down wh...

This week on episode #168 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Scream 7, a movie that felt like it was falling apart before it was even made and somehow still became a massive success. Between behind-the-scenes controversy, cast shakeups, and mixed reactions from critics and audiences, this is one of the strangest releases the franchise has ever had. We break down how Scream 7 ended up beco...

This week on episode #167 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Send Help , the latest film from Sam Raimi that’s being praised as a return to form, and even his highest rated movie in 22 years. On paper, it has everything you’d expect from a Raimi comeback, but does it actually feel like one? We break down what works, what doesn’t, and why the movie never fully comes together despite having...

This week on episode #166 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into The World’s Fastest Indian , a movie that feels like it should be talked about way more than it is. With an incredible performance from Anthony Hopkins and a simple, inspiring story, it’s the kind of film people say they want more of, so why does it feel like everyone forgot about it? We break down why the movie works so well, w...

This week on episode #165 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into War Machine , a movie that might be the perfect Netflix film... and that’s not a compliment. It’s built to be easy to watch, easy to follow, and just engaging enough to keep on in the background… which raises a bigger question about what Netflix actually wants movies to be. We break down why War Machine feels like “empty calorie...

This week on episode #164 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review F1: The Movie , the massive racing blockbuster that’s been praised as one of the most technically impressive films in years. The racing sequences are incredible, the sense of speed is insane, and the craftsmanship is undeniable, but does the movie actually have anything meaningful to say underneath all that spectacle? We break down...

This week on episode #163 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin finally watch Heat , Michael Mann’s legendary crime epic that’s often considered the gold standard of the genre. Nearly 30 years later, we revisit the film to see if it actually lives up to its reputation. We break down why the movie still works so well, how the performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro hold up, and the d...

This week on episode #162 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Marty Supreme to figure out whether it actually lives up to the hype. With expectations sky-high, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether the film earns the buzz surrounding it. We unpack the performances, the narrative choices, and the bigger ideas underneath it all to decide if Marty Supreme is the real deal or jus...

This week on episode #161 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Blue Moon, a film that completely defied our expectations by avoiding every tired biopic trope in the book. While we walked in expecting another sanitized tribute, Richard Linklater delivered a gritty, real-time character study that forced us to reconsider everything we thought we knew about the biopic genre. We dive into how the 9...

This week on episode #160 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Dragnet, an '80s gem that rarely gets the credit it deserves despite its massive star power. We had Marvin watch Dragnet for the first time to see if this Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks classic still holds up. We break down why this masterclass in deadpan satire is one of the most underrated comedies of the 80s that you probably...

This week on episode #159 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Train Dreams, a film that stands as a defiant reminder of why the theatrical experience is irreplaceable. In an era of digital convenience, this movie utilizes scale and atmosphere to create an immersive weight that simply cannot be replicated at home. We explore how its cinematography demands a larger-than-life canvas and why this...

This week on episode #158 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Bugonia, a film that does something we haven't seen in years by forcing a genuine, uncomfortable self-reflection. While most modern sci-fi plays it safe with spectacle, Yorgos Lanthimos has delivered a story that actually made us question our own worldview. We dive into how this Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone-led conspiracy thril...

This week on episode #157 of The Harsh Language Podcast, it's Marvin's first time watching Stand By Me, a film that has been misremembered for forty years as a warm, nostalgic hug. In our review, we dig into how it is actually the best coming-of-age story ever told, but not for the reasons people seem to remember. We also discuss why IT: Welcome To Derry was way better than expected, the d...