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This week, guest Hunter Heilman joins to break down the year in movies thus far. He and Jesse discuss the word of mouth phenomenons of Top Gun: Maverick and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, as well as provide their favorite 2022 movies at the mid-year point. Then, the two wrap things up with a look at the next six months and the most intriguing pictures on the horizon.

This week, Jesse and Newsy’s Daniel Feingold discuss Baz Luhrmann's Elvis. Is it a crazy maximalist blockbuster that explodes the conventions of music biopics, or does it succumb to them? Is Austin Butler's performance as the king of rock a shoo-in for Oscar? And, what is going on with Tom Hanks? All these questions and more will be explored!

This week, Jesse and guest Rilwan Balogun go to infinity and beyond to discuss Pixar's Lightyear! Then the two go back and forth with their thoughts on this year's Sundance sensation Cha Cha Real Smooth.

Love dinosaurs? This week, Jesse and Film Inquiry staff writer Emily Wheeler discuss Jurassic World: Dominion. The two also discuss why it's so difficult to craft a Jurassic Park sequel as great as the original and whether or not the series is facing extinction.

This week, Jesse and guest Gabe Lampalombella break down the David Cronenberg body-horror film Crimes of the Future, unpacking the movie's various ideas and connecting them to the larger filmography of one of cinema's great provocateurs. Then, Jesse sits down with director Andrew Ahn and actor Torian Miller to talk about their new romantic comedy Fire Island, which reinvents the novel Prid...

This week, Jesse and Newsy’s Daniel Feingold discuss Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise's return to one of his most iconic characters, and the thrill of great blockbuster filmmaking. Then, the two wind things back for a larger look at Cruise's filmography, examining what makes him one of the most endearing movie stars of the last four decades.

This week, Jesse and guest Hunter Heilman discuss the career of writer/director Alex Garland, charting his journey from novelist to screenwriter and now, filmmaker. Then, the two wrestle with their feeling's on Garland's latest; the surreal folk-horror film Men. Is it a movie about the eternal conflict between men and women, a tale of trauma, or really just a lot of shock?

This week, Jesse is joined by Film Inquiry EIC Kristy Strouse to discuss the recent adaptation of Stephen King's novel Firestarter. The two also examine Hollywood's long obsession with the horror author's material, and which films and miniseries people should check out. Then, Kristy and Jesse wrap things up with their thoughts on Jerrod Carmichael's directorial debut; On the Count...

This week, Jesse and Film Inquiry staff writer Emily Wheeler jump into the multiverse to discuss the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Is it the bold return of director Sam Raimi after almost a decade away from movies or just another Marvel Picture? Plus a deep dive into what the most spoiler-filled moments mean for the MCU going forward!

This week, Jesse is joined once again by Newsy's Daniel Feingold to discuss the state of the box office. Is the theatrical experience making a comeback after a rough couple of years? Plus, is all the drama over at Netflix in recent weeks a sign of the limitations of streaming?

This week, Jesse and guest Daniel Feingold ascend to the gates of Valhalla to discuss Robert Egger's Viking epic The Northman, then the two reexamine the career of Nicolas Cage and discuss his new meta-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

This week, in the aftermath of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Jesse and Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse examine the lasting legacy of the Harry Potter franchise, the problems the larger franchise appears to be facing, and where it could go in the future.

This week, guest Josh Martin joins to discuss the career of cinema's premier vulgar auteur; Michael Bay. Together, he and Jesse examine what makes Bay such a unique voice among action filmmakers and the polarizing effect his movies can have on critics and audiences. Then, the two wrap things up with a discussion on Bay's latest, the chaotic action film Ambulance, starring Jake Gyllenhaal,...

This week, Jesse discusses Will Smith's fallout after the Academy Awards, Bruce Willis' retirement from acting, as well as a string of new releases such as The Bubble and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.

This week, Jesse and Hunter Heilman recap all the insanity of the 2022 Academy Awards. The two touch on the Will Smith - Chris Rock incident and its fallout, break down the night's winners and examine how Apple managed to move ahead of Netflix to become the first streamer to win Best Picture.

This week, Jesse is joined by Film Inquiry editor Bailey Jo Josie to discuss Turning Red, the latest movie from Pixar. The two then discuss their favorite films from the famed animation studio and what makes them so great.

This week, Hunter Heilman joins Jesse to discuss the Ben Affleck, Ana De Armas erotic thriller Deep Water. Then, the two discuss several of the films out of SXSW, including Ti West's new horror movie X.

This week, Jesse and guest Johnny Sobczak break down The Batman. The two discuss how Matt Reeves' take on the character differentiates itself from those that came before, where Robert Pattinson ranks among the list of actors who've stepped into the titular role and what makes the caped crusader such an enduring figure in pop culture for decades.

This week, Jesse and guest Daniel Feingold break down the 2022 SAG winners and examine what they mean for the future of the Oscar race. The two also humorously examine the Academy’s continued attempt to draw more viewers by eliminating categories from the show and adding Twitter polls.

This week, Jesse Nussman and Hunter Heilman attempt to make sense of the latest entry into the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise and pose the question; will there be a worse movie released this year? Then, the two catch up on recently released titles such as Steven Soderbergh's tech thriller Kimi and the Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson rom-com Marry Me.

This week, Jesse and guests Daniel Feingold and Noah Richard discuss Kenneth Branagh's recent adaptation of Death on the Nile, the latest developments about the Oscar broadcast, and the most exciting trailers from Super Bowl weekend.

This week, guests Hunter Heilman and Rilwan Balogun join Jesse to break down the 2022 Oscar nominations. Who were the biggest surprises? Who got snubbed? Does anyone really care about the Oscars anymore? Listen to get the answers to those questions and much, much more!

This week, Jesse, along with Film Inquiry Editor-in-Chief Kristy Strouse, discuss the Sundance Film Festival's 2022 lineup and break down which stand-out movies you should keep on your radar. Then, the two preview their most anticipated films for the rest of the year, including major blockbusters, auteur projects, movie star vehicles, and more!

This week, Jesse is joined by Film Inquiry editor Bailey Jo Josie to discuss the films of Jane Campion. The two kick things off with a spoiler-filled discussion on Campion's latest, The Power of the Dog. The two then discuss the film's wider themes and ideas, and how they connect to Campion's other work.

This week, Jesse is joined by Mark Marousis to discuss all things Scream. The two kick things off with a discussion on Wes Craven's groundbreaking 1996 slasher film and how it shook up the horror genre. Then, they take a look at the movie's numerous sequels and how each attempted to carry on the original's meta-commentary. Finally, Mark and Jesse wrap things up with a discussion on the...