Final Cut

Content Warning: Sexual Assault In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar turn their attention to The Last Duel, a movie based on a true story but not the actual last duel. Together, they discuss the pros and cons of the film's structure, the strong performances from the cast, and the complicated way in which the film wrestles with the realities of sexual assault.

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk finally wears co-host Chase Wassenar down so they can turn their eyes to a critically acclaimed film beloved by MCU fans: Spider-Man: No Way Home. Together, they discuss a disjointed opening act, the incredible character performances from the returning members of the older films, and whether a bumpy journey was worth it to reach their ultimate destin...

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar travel back to 2021 to review a film that had previously caught their attention: The Green Knight. Together, they discuss the many differences between this version and the original Arthurian Legend, the striking cinematography, and one of the worst endings of any film they've reviewed for the podcast. Strap in, folks. 

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar take a look at The Batman, the latest DC superhero film that's not part of the DC cinematic universe. Together, they discuss whether the film is quite as gritty as people claimed online, Robert Pattinson's take on Batman as a character, and how the final act of the film undermines everything the film was working toward.

On today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar wrap up their look at 2022 Oscar nominated films with Drive My Car. Together, they discuss their history with foreign films, the strong performances from the overall cast, how Drive My Car takes advantage of the play within the musical, and their opposing reactions to the movie's ending.

On today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar continue their journey through Oscar-nominated films with Spencer. Together, they discuss Kristen Stewart's incredible performance, a very cold supporting cast, and an incredibly blunt metaphor

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar look at Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, an ambitious film that lives up to its title in capturing the overwhelming nature of our current systems and manages to find hope amidst its nihlistic themes. Together, they discuss the movie's core philosophy, the script's creativity at turning throwaway jokes into much bigger set piece...

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar turn their eyes to the Bakker family with a deep dive into The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Together, they discuss Jessica Chastain's Oscar-winning performance, uneven performances from the rest of the cast, and the script's refusal to wrestle with Tammy's complicity in the events that led to the Bakker family's downfall.

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar sit down to talk about Nightmare Alley, a film that earned a lot of praise from critics but struggled at the box office. Together, they discuss Guillermo del Toro's signature style, Cate Blanchett's scene-stealing performance, and some Oscars predictions that aged pretty okay, all things considered.

In today's very special episode of the Final Cut Podcast, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar team up with Devin "Piratechnics" Younge and Alex "Magical" Whieldon to discuss Arcane, the League of Legends-based animated series that won nine different awards at this weekend's Annie Awards. Together, they discuss Riot's historic approach to worldbuilding, their favorite moments from the series, and wha...

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar head into the magical realm of Disney's Encanto. Together, they discuss the movie's well executed depiction of Colombian culture, how Encanto nails difficult family dynamics, and some mixed opinions on the movie's soundtrack before turning their eyes towards the future of Disney's animated films.

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar take a look at Lana Wachowski's Matrix Resurrection, a sequel they never saw coming. Together, they discuss Wachowski's willingness to put her feelings on the film and its development at the forefront of the movie itself, the movie's difficult stance on psychiatry, and whether they'd be interested in a sequel given the film's open...

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar discuss James Gunn's signature style, fall in love with Ratcatcher and share their thoughts on the future of the DCEU.

On today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar sit down to discuss Power of the Dog, a film that has a strong shot at winning Best Picture at the Oscars this year. Together, they discuss the incredible acting performances throughout the cast, the movie's strong attention to detail, and uncover an important plot point that may or may not have been hiding in plain sight.

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar take a look at Netflix's The Harder They Fall, a fun Western with a talented ensemble and a bit of unrealized potential. Together, the two discuss the movie's incredible cast, outstanding soundtrack, and a plot that could have benefitted from a couple touch ups.

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar take a look at House of Gucci, a movie featuring a star-studded cast that mostly hits the mark. Together, they discuss Lady Gaga's iconic performance, Jared Leto's incredibly messy performance, and whether the movie's tone does its subject matter a disservice.

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar take a long look at Eternals, the latest (and one of the longest) entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Together, they discuss the twist everyone saw coming, the 'hero' that controls minds, the long term impact of the movie's events and the magic trick Marvel pulls with every post-credits scene.

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar break down their immense frustration with a 2.5 hour film that still only manages to be half a film. Together, they discuss narrative hiccups and power inconsistencies before asking themselves if they're willing to come back for Part Two.

In today's episode of Final Cut, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar discuss the latest entry in the James Bond series: No Time to Die. Together, the two discuss whether this is the best of the Daniel Craig Bond films, what it got right that Black Widow got wrong, and what they want to see next for the franchise.

In the latest episode of the Rough Drafts podcast, Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar discuss Black Widow, the MCU film that technically kicks off Phase 4, we guess. Together, they discuss their frustrations with the narrative, the acting performances that tried to carry the day, and what this movie was all about (if anything).

The Rough Drafts podcast returns! In Walter Fedczuk and Chase Wassenar's return to podcasting, the duo discusses Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Together, they talk about going back to the cinema for the first time, how Marvel weaves fantastical elements into their narratives, and what Shang-Chi's success means for the future of the MCU.