Harsh Language Podcast

This week on episode #156 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we discuss One Battle After Another, a film that has been dragged into pointless political arguments even though its actual meaning is something far more personal and devastating. We dig into why the loudest voices online are completely missing the point, and how the film is really wrestling with generational failure and the world we’re leav...

This week on episode #155 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we discuss First Blood, a film that has been completely misunderstood thanks to the version the franchise turned it into. This week we made Marvin watch First Blood for the first time, and we dig into how its real story reveals a darker truth about a veteran abandoned by the very system that created him. We also cover the latest in film and...

This week on episode #154 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we discuss Frankenstein, a film that delivers striking craft but still stumbles on the very ideas it sets out to modernize. We dig into why its execution raises bigger questions about the state of studio horror and what happens when ambition outpaces thematic clarity. We also cover the latest in film and TV news, including the escalating Pre...

This week on episode #153 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into The Long Walk , a brutal, slow-burn story of endurance, obedience, and what happens when a system forces you to keep walking until you collapse. I think it might honestly be my favorite movie of the year, not because it’s flashy, but because it got under my skin in a way I didn’t expect. We also cover why IT: Welcome to Derry di...

This week on episode #152 of The Harsh Language Podcast, it's Marvin’s first time watching The Wailing . We made Marvin watch one of Korea’s most legendary horror films. Released well before COVID, The Wailing feels eerily prophetic now: a village stricken by an unexplained sickness, fear turning neighbors against each other, and religious voices collapsing under pressure. It’s horror rooted i...

This week on episode #151 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Strange Harvest , a mock true-crime documentary horror movie that finally made us feel something we haven’t felt in years: genuine unease. We also reveal the scariest horror movies ever made, according to science, the growing wave of live-action animation remakes , new Stranger Things Season 5 runtime details, and what a Grave Enco...

This week, on episode #150 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review 'The Ugly Stepsister,' a brutal reimagining of the Cinderella story that turns fantasy into horror and beauty into obsession. We break down why this version feels more honest in today’s world and what it says about the cost of perfection. We also talk about the Peacemaker Season 2 finale, Mia Goth’s star power in the X tri...

Today on episode #149 of the Harsh Language Podcast, we discuss Bring Her Back, a film that nails horror’s biggest trend and shows why the genre feels stuck in one emotional gear. We dig into the Philippou brothers’ latest film, discussing where it falters and why its strengths still point to a bigger problem in horror today. We also cover the latest in film and TV news: Peacemaker setting up Jame...

This week on episode #148 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Sketch, a 2025 film that completely caught us off guard. It’s one of those rare surprises that sneaks up on you, flips your expectations, and leaves you wondering how it flew under the radar. If you’re missing Sketch , you’re missing one of the most surprising movies of the year. We also break down whether Alien Earth stuck the...

Today on episode #147 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch 9 to 5 (1980) for the first time, the workplace comedy that was “woke before woke was cool.” With Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin leading the charge, the film blends sharp humor with biting social satire, and we dig into why it still resonates decades later. We also talk about Wellington Paranormal as a hidden gem...

This week on episode #146 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Together. It’s one of those movies so bafflingly bad it made us stop and question everything, from who exactly wrote this, and how on Earth it has such good reviews. We also break down James Gunn’s latest moves with Peacemaker, why streaming services are quietly ripping everyone off, and what a Silence of the Lambs remake could eve...

This week on episode #145 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review 28 Years Later. Twenty years after 28 Days Later reinvented zombie horror, we dig into whether this long-awaited sequel does it again — shifting from apocalypse to quarantine, and from infection scares to deeper fears about humanity itself. We alo break down the latest on James Gunn’s Superman plans, the future of Batman in the DCU...

This week on episode #144 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Eddington, a film that proves it isn’t what you think it is, and that’s exactly the point. Going in, we thought we had this one figured out. But Eddington upends expectations with a bold, layered approach that left us rethinking what the movie really is trying to say. We unpack its themes, its structure, and why general audiences m...

This week on episode #143 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) for the first time. While Superman (1978) and Batman (1989) are usually credited with shaping the comic book movie genre, TMNT deserves to be part of that conversation. We debate whether this “cult classic” was really a pioneer hiding in plain sight, a film that bridged gritty comic bo...

This week on episode #142 of The Harsh Language Podcast , we’re talking about whether modern horror could be heading for a major shift. Our review of Weapons digs into the film’s classic horror pacing, tension-building, visceral scares, and whether it signals the end of recent horror movie trends. We also get into Spider-Man set leaks, the state of Netflix releases, why Resident Alien is criminall...

This week on episode #141 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review The Life of Chuck , the recent Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan. A simple story about a man’s death becomes something much deeper. We explore how the film inverts time, transforming the mundane into the profound, and challenges us to ask: Are the smallest moments the ones that matter most? We also talk Gremlins 3, Spider-...

This week on episode #140 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Happy Gilmore 2 . We didn’t expect to like this movie... and then it won us over. Is this one of the best legacy sequels in years? We also break down why The Fantastic Four: First Steps missed the mark, and what to make of Ted Lasso Season 4’s early look. Plus, we talk Avatar: The Last Airbender updates, Vince Gilligan’s new projec...

This week on episode #139 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we make Marvin watch Raiders of the Lost Ark for the first time. It's widely considered one of the greatest movies ever made, but does it truly hold up without the influence of nostalgia? In 2025, Spielberg’s blockbuster still dazzles with its momentum and spectacle, but some of its seams are more visible than ever. We break down what st...

This week on episode #138, we break down James Gunn’s Superman , a film we’ve been waiting for, and one that hit exactly how we hoped it would. This isn’t just another reboot. It’s a cultural moment. And in a world flooded with superhero burnout, this Superman movie still managed to strike a nerve. We also discuss the Pee Wee Herman documentary, the surprisingly divisive Harry Potter series reboot...

This week on episode #137 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into the new film Warfare, a movie that looks like your typical war flick on the surface but turns out to be something else entirely. We break down why it defies expectations and how it avoids the genre’s usual glorification of violence or blind patriotism. We also discuss some amusing reactions to James Gunn's comments on Superm...

This week on episode #136 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we make Marvin watch 28 Days Later for the very first time, just in time for the release of 28 Years Later . We break down why Danny Boyle’s gritty, blood-soaked thriller might be the most influential zombie movie of the 21st century. Is it the best ever made? What did Marvin think? Elsewhere in the episode, we talk about Jon Bernthal’s retu...

This week on episode #135 of The Harsh Language Podcast , we’re diving into Apple TV’s new original movie Fountain of Youth . It’s got A-list stars, globe-trotting action, and a massive budget—but somehow, the whole thing feels like it was written by an AI. We break down why the movie’s script feels soulless, what it says about the state of studio filmmaking, and how style is starting to fully ecl...

This week on #134, we dive into Bong Joon-ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi comeback with our Mickey 17 review! The film is already stirring controversy over its themes and tone, but is that really the point? We break it all down in our review. Along the way, we also get into DC’s Superman strategy, the weirdness of Disney’s streaming cancellations, and what Danny Elfman working with Sam Raimi again...

In Episode 133, we make Marvin watch Young Guns (1988) — a Western loaded with 1980s teen icons that somehow works despite everything about it feeling wrong on paper. This cast, this tone, this movie… it shouldn’t work. But we had a lot to say about why it kinda does. We also discuss Taylor Sheridan’s latest pitch, new DC logos, Alex Garland directing Elden Ring , and more. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 - In...

Episode 132 kicks off with a look at Superman’s latest marketing blitz before diving into trailers, streaming chaos, Hollywood trends, and our top five zombie movies. Then we get into Sinners — a movie that’s getting a lot of praise right now, but still managed to surprise us in ways we didn’t expect. There’s a lot to unpack here, and even more that lingers once the credits roll. 📌 Chapters: 00:0...