Film Code

After a year of speculation, the Oscar nominees for the new year are officially out and the guys have some thoughts. Who was nominated? Who got snubbed? Who's got momentum? Who should win? Who will win? All these questions and more as we dive into this year's slate of nominees and what we can look forward to at the 95th Academy Awards.

This week the guys look at the helpful side of technology and the kindness of strangers in a movie about the dangers of technology and our natural fear of strangers. We're talking Missing starring Storm Reid, Nia Long, and Kevin Leung . What did we think of this webcam thriller in the style of 2018's Searching ? Plus, the codeword is back this week and the guys have had some time to think on it. W...

This week, the guys pick up some hot dance moves, burst into song, relive some childhood trauma, and talk all about the newest psycho killer doll on the market. Her name is M3GAN . Starring Allison Williams and Violet McGraw . Was this already the early surprise of the new year? Did M3GAN steal our hearts or simply rip off our ears? Find out in this week's episode of Film Code !

PARTY TIME, SPARKLE C*CKS!! As the guys are back to break down one of their most anticipated films of the year.  They're talking the latest film by Oscar-winning Director, Damien Chazzelle , it's Babylon starring Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Brad Pitt with Jean Smart and Tobey Maguire. Is it the divisive overinflated disaster that we've heard or is it a misunderstood masterpiece whose time wil...

The guys gathered late as the final days of 2022 were upon us to come together to reveal their final lists for the Best and Worst Movies of 2022. It was a year of absolute bangers like Top Gun Maverick and Everything Everywhere All At Once , but also a year full of some stinkers. Which ones made the guys lists? Which of your favorites were left off? What came out as the ultimate best and the defin...

The time has finally come to watch and review James Cameron 's epic return to Pandora in the long-awaited sequel Avatar: The Way of Water . Did you bet against Jimmy C? Did you doubt the greatness that was coming your way? Did Cameron deliver for us or was it just another visual feast for the eyes but no food for the brain? Plus, the top of the leaderboard is up for grabs but Zach's trying to get...

MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us here at Film Code! We didn't want to leave the holiday season without blessing you with a Christmas treat! We're talking Santy Clause and his new film, Violent Night starring David Harbour and John Leguizamo. What did we think of this good-natured holiday comedy and its loving ode to holiday classics like Home Alone ? Find out in this special Christmas episode of Fil...

The guys are back to talk about Rian Johnson's sequel to the highly successful Knives Out. The new Netflix sequel had a limited run in theaters before it lands on the streaming service later in December. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery starring Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, and Daniel Craig returning as the great detective, Benoit Blanc. What is the mystery this time...

The guys are back with DW Lundberg of NostalgiaCast to talk about the latest film from Steven Spielberg . His semi-autobiographical film, The Fabelmans starring Gabriel Labelle , Paul Dano , Michelle Williams , and Judd Hirsch . Was this the glowing, oscar front runner it's been cooked up to be or did it fall short of expectations? We discuss the film's merits, Speilberg's technical skill, and whe...

The guys are back this week and they brought their appetite, and a friend. Rachel from The Hallmarkies Podcast joins us this week as we talk about the delicious new thriller from Mark Mylod , The Menu starring Ralph Fiennes , Anya Taylor-Joy , and Nicholas Hoult . Was this a dish best served cold or a spicy entree that satisfies the palette? Forks up as we get ready to dive in. Plus, as the race f...

The guys went out and saw the film late at night and decided to do a late night recording. Ignore the yawning as we talk about the long-awaited sequel directed by Ryan Coogler, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . Returning to the big screen is Leititia Wright as Shuri, Angela Bassett as Queen Romonda, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia, Winston Duke as M'Baku and joining the cast this time is Tenoch Huerta Meij...

The guys are back to discuss potential awards contender, Till directed by Chinonye Chukwu and starring Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Whoopi Goldberg. Did this historical retelling hit all the right notes? Plus, the race for the leader of the codebreaking board is heating up as Brandon gives us his ghostly codeword this week. Will he maintain his lead or will one of the o...

FINALLY...after 15 long years, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson brings Black Adam to the big screen and now, the hierarchy of power will forever change in the DCEU. Jaume Collett-Sera directs this high-octane comic book movie also starring Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centinneo, Mo Amer , and Sarah Shahi. Was Black Adam worth the wait? And how does this change the DCEU going forward? Also, this week...

The guys return to close out Spooky Season with (hopefully) the final installment of the Halloween franchise, David Gordon Green closes out his rebooted trilogy with Halloween Ends starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, and Rohan Campbell. How did we feel about this end to the classic slasher? And what did we think of the new franchise overall? And how long before we see a new Halloween reboot...

The guys are back and so are the witches as they discuss the 29-year-later sequel to the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus 2 starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy . The Sanderson Sisters are back to bring hell upon Salem. But that's not all. One movie wasn't enough this week as the guys joined this week by Bracket Bastards ' Jeremy Bryant as they discuss Bros , the new gay rom...

The guys are back to discuss the horror phenomenon, Smile directed by Parker Finn and starring Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, and Kal Penn. What did the guys think of this horror thriller? And how strong of a year is horror having in 2022? Plus, Brandon has the codeword this week and he's hungry to hold on to it. Will his old school codeword scare the others away? Find out all this and more on this...

The guys are back to discuss one of their most anticipated films this year, Don't Worry Darling starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine. And in her sophomore directorial effort, Olivia Wilde. Did Wilde hit it out of the park for a second time or did all the controversy surrounding this film leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth? Find out all that and more on this week's episode of Fil...

The guys are back with a special return guest as OG Filmcoder and Season 1 Codebreaking Champion, Nathan Pigg returns to Film Code to discuss Gina Prince-Bythewood 's new film, "The Woman King" starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega. What did the guys think of this revisionist historical epic? And what has Nathan been up to all this time? Plus, Phoenix gets a chance to g...

The guys are back to discuss this under the radar gem directed by actor-writer-producer-director, B.J. Novak also starring Ashton Kutcher, Issa Rae, and Boyd Holbrook. This quietly released comedy-drama about looking at life in rural America at a time when we're all out of time with each other, what could we learn? Plus, will anyone move up in the standings this week with Zach's new codeword or wi...

The guys are back to discuss the new film, Breaking starring John Boyega, Michael K. Williams, Nicole Beharie, and Jeffrey Donovan. Did this true life tale hit us hard or fall flat? And what can we expect from Boyega in the future? Find out all this and more on this week's episode of Film Code!

This week the guys take on a double-header as they review the new movie Fall directed by Scott Mann and the new Amazon Prime Original film, Samaritan starring Sylvester Stallone . Was this one-two punch a double knockout or a double snoozefest? Find out all that and more on this week's episode of Film Code !

This week we're talking the Gen Z whodunnit murder mystery, Bodies Bodies Bodies from A24 , directed by Halina Reijn and starring Amandla Stenberg, Pete Davidson, Rachel Sennott, and Maria Bakalova. What did the guys think of this new spin on the murder mystery genre? Plus, can anyone crack the latest codeword or will Brandon's reign of terror continue? Find out all this and more on this week's ep...

The guys return this week to discuss the new prequel based off the Predator franchise. Prey directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Amber Midthunder and Dakota Beavers . This week, the guys are joined by special guest, Robert Yaniz Jr. of Crooked Table Productions . Host of the Close Watch and Franchise Detours podcasts. What did the guys think of this new entry into the Predator franchise? Did...

The guys return this week to look at the new David Leitch film, Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt, Brian Tyree Henry, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Zazie eets and Hiroyuki Sanada . What did we think of this deadly train ride? Was it an action-packed thrill ride or did it go off the tracks?" Find out all that and more on this week's episode of Film Code !

The guys are back this week to discuss the latest sci-fi thriller, Nope directed by Jordan Peele and starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, and Steven Yeun. This week, the guys are joined by a special guest: DW Lundberg of NostalgiaCast comes through to bring some class to these precedings. What did everyone think of Peele's latest psychological horror? Did it live up to the hype or has Peele gone...