Santi Says

Is Clayface one of the best horror movies of the year? On this episode of Santi Says , host Santiago Franco welcomes guest Mohammed Farouk for an enthusiastic review of DC's Clayface , the dark Batman villain origin story. Santi and Mohammed share their ratings (9.3/10 and 8.5/10), explore the film's unsettling body horror and face-transformation effects, and discuss the performances, emotional st...

Primetime (2026) movie review: Is Robert Pattinson's portrayal of Chris Hansen in A24's Primetime worth watching? On Santi Says , Santiago Franco and guest Deji break down Lance Oppenheim's provocative psychological thriller inspired by To Catch a Predator , from its unsettling opening and striking cinematography to its controversial portrayal of the TV host. Santi gives Primetime an 8.5/10, while...

Santi Says is back for Season 2 with a review of Buddy (2026), the horror-comedy that turns a cheerful children’s TV world into something much darker. Santi is joined by Evelyn to break down the movie’s biggest strengths and strangest moments, including the fast pacing, dark comedy, young cast, practical character and mascot design, and Keegan-Michael Key’s performance as Buddy, the bright orange...

UNLV freshmen Santi and Sammy dive into Michael , the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, with an energetic, honest, and often hilarious breakdown of the King of Pop’s story. From Jafar Jackson’s performance and Coleman Domingo’s portrayal of Joe Jackson to emotional family moments, iconic concert recreations, Thriller, Beat It, and the Pepsi commercial accident, this episode explores what...

In Episode 3 of Santi Says , Santiago Franco and guest William break down the latest Super Mario movie, diving into standout characters like Yoshi, Bowser Jr., and Bowser, plus the film’s humor, pacing, and emotional moments. The conversation covers favorite scenes, unexpected cameos, audience reactions, and how the movie compares to the original. They also explore Mario nostalgia—from Mario Kart...

In this episode of Santi Says , we review Goat (2026) — the animated basketball underdog film produced by NBA superstar Steph Curry. Featuring an all-star voice cast including Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, David Harbour, Jelly Roll, and more, this family-friendly sports movie delivers a motivational story about proving doubters wrong. We break down the story, pacing, NBA Easter eggs, Steph Cu...

In the debut episode of Santi Says , host Santi is joined by longtime friend Ethan (“Coy”) to break down Scarlet , one of the most visually striking and emotionally ambitious animated films of the year. Fresh out of an early screening, the duo dives deep into what Scarlet does best — breathtaking visuals, intense action sequences, and an anime-inspired aesthetic that blends medieval storytelling w...