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In this episode, we review the latest addition to the mythical lore of Frankenstein with the Netflix original film directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, and Christoph Waltz, titled Frankenstein . We discuss whether this adaptation of the classic story was done well and debate whether we’ve been getting too many Frankenstein movies lately. Learn more about...

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about the film career of Viola Davis. We discuss why her acting stands out in the films she appears in, and we debate where she ranks among all-time actors and the significance of her impact within the Black community as one of the premier, go-to actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

In this episode, we review the 2025 mystery thriller All Her Fault , starring Sarah Snook, Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, and Jay Ellis. We discuss the strength of the performances by Snook and Fanning, and we debate whether the story’s premise feels realistic in today’s world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the concluding sequel to the universal blockbuster film franchise starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum, titled Wicked: For Good . We discuss whether this sequel surpassed the previous film and debate if this version of The Wizard of Oz lore is better than the original 1939 film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnyst...

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the epic crime drama Casino , written and directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci. We discuss how well the movie has aged over time as it celebrates its 30th anniversary and debate whether this is Martin Scorsese’s best film as a director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See o...

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 Japanese cyberpunk action thriller Ghost in the Shell , directed by Mamoru Oshii and based on the 1989 manga by Masamune Shirow. We discuss why this film was groundbreaking not only for animated movies but for the science fiction genre as a whole, and we debate why the 2017 reboot starring Scarlett Johansson was an epic failure. Learn more ab...

In this episode, we review the highly anticipated dystopian action thriller The Running Man , directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. We discuss how Wright is re-envisioning the action movie landscape and debate whether Glen Powell is truly the next big movie star Hollywood is trying to make him out to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about television shows, both recent and past, that would probably have been better received as fleshed-out film and/or film series. We debate our individual selections and explain the reasons behind our choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we review the second season of the hit Amazon Prime original series Gen V , a spinoff from The Boys universe. We discuss how the real-life death of actor Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson, was reflected in the show, and we debate whether this season’s villain might be the best reveal in the history of either series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

In this episode, we review the HBO original crime drama miniseries Task , starring Mark Ruffalo. We discuss the strong writing and performances that have earned the series widespread acclaim, and we debate whether there should be a follow-up season to this debut installment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review Bugonia (2025), an absurdist black comedy starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, which serves as a remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet! . We discuss whether the film’s eccentric plot may be too unconventional for mainstream audiences and debate who delivered the stronger performance between Stone and Plemons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2000 psychological drama Requiem for a Dream , directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Jared Leto and Marlon Wayans. We discuss whether the film still holds up in its brutal honesty about drug addiction, and we debate whether this is Marlon Wayans’s best film performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystu...

In this episode, we conclude our Not That Bad review series with the sequel to the classic horror film franchise “Nightmare on Elm Street Part II”. We discuss if the film still holds up and we debate on which film in the Freddy Krueger series would have been a better follow up after the original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 cult classic crime film Dead Presidents , starring Larenz Tate, Keith David, and Chris Tucker. We discuss whether this was the last great film from the Hughes Brothers and debate how well it has aged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, the crew discusses the best film trilogies—both recent and all-time. We share our reasons for selecting certain franchises and debate why some trilogies are overrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the first season of the Disney+ original series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe titled Marvel Zombies . We discuss how this animated series marks a new shift in the MCU, as it presents a more mature story not intended for kids, and we debate whether we are still as interested in upcoming Marvel projects as we were in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

In this episode, we review the latest Netflix original crime thriller series, Black Rabbit , starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. We discuss how gripping and anxiety-inducing the series was in every episode, and we praise the acting performances delivered by Bateman and Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the highly anticipated biographical sports drama from A24, The Smashing Machine , starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We discuss whether this role represents the best performance we’ve seen from Dwayne Johnson, and we debate whether A24 is back on a roll with prestige, high-art, yet entertaining films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices S...

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about films, both recent and past, that would probably have been better received as fleshed-out TV series. We debate our individual selections and explain the reasons behind our choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we recap the first season of the new FX original series from the Alien franchise universe, titled Alien: Earth . We discuss whether this series helps or hurts the world-building established by the movie franchise, and we highlight some of our favorite episodes and scenes from the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

In this episode, we review 2025’s highly anticipated American dark comedy political action thriller One Battle After Another , written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. We discuss whether the hype for this film was warranted and debate whether Leo is experiencing a rare third peak in his film career. Le...