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Mostly Film – Take 237: Jackass In Review — The .5 Films & Best and Last The Jackass deep dive continues. This week Jonathan and JP go beyond the main franchise and into the weird, wonderful overflow — the four companion films that asked a different question entirely: what do you do with the material that didn't fit? They work through all of it. Jackass 2.5, the first major studio film eve...

Mostly Film – Take 236: What's New It's a big one this week. Jonathan and JP are back with a mountain of trailers, an absolutely unhinged watch list, and a news cycle that genuinely did not slow down. First, List It or Nix It — fifteen trailers go through the gauntlet this week. Werwulf, Angry Birds 3, Not Alone, The Dink, The Debut, Digger, Her Private Hell, Late Fame, The Weight, Jimmy,...

Mostly Film – Take 235: Jackass In Review Twenty-five years of stupidity, brotherhood, and somehow nobody died. Jonathan and JP dig into the full Jackass franchise — all four films — just in time for Jackass: Best and Last hitting theaters THIS Friday. In the spirit of the occasion, the guys trace the franchise from its scrappy MTV origins (Senator Joe Lieberman tried to kill it, which only made i...

Jonathan and JP are back with another packed week of trailer verdicts, screen time nostalgia, and the kind of movie news that makes you question everything. First up, List It or Nix It — the guys put Hot Spot, Klara and the Sun, Shrek 5, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dinosaurs of the Wild West, Hexed, and Time of Death through the Letterboxd test. Some earn a spot. Some don't make it out alive. T...

Mostly Film This week, Jonathan and J.P. continue their Spielberg Series by exploring two films separated by more than four decades but connected by a lifelong fascination with the unknown: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Disclosure Day (2026). From one of the most beloved family films ever made to Spielberg's latest return to extraterrestrial storytelling, we're examining how the di...

This week on Mostly Film , we're sorting through a fresh batch of trailers in LIST IT or NIX IT , including The Last House , Gatto , Heart of the Beast , Social Reckoning , I Want Your Sex , and Whalefall . Which ones earn a spot on the Letterboxd watchlist, and which ones get left behind? In What We've Been Watching , Jonathan checks out everything from Masters of the Universe and In the...

Mostly Film This week, Jonathan and J.P. continue their Spielberg Series by diving into two of the most influential films ever made: Jaws (1975) and Jurassic Park (1993). One invented the modern blockbuster, the other redefined it for a new generation. Together, they showcase Steven Spielberg's unmatched ability to blend suspense, spectacle, fear, and wonder into unforgettable cinematic experi...

This week on Mostly Film, we break down a fresh batch of trailers in LIST IT or NIX IT, including Onslaught, How to Rob a Bank, Fall 2, Ice Age: Boiling Point, and more. We also talk about everything we've been watching lately, from indie horror and animation favorites to new TV obsessions. In movie news, we discuss Ari Aster's Hereditary prequel, Hugh Jackman joining a new Treasure Island...

This week on Mostly Film , Jonathan and J.P. tackle two of Steven Spielberg’s most acclaimed and impactful films: Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan. We explore a pivotal era in Spielberg’s career, from the haunting moral responsibility at the heart of Schindler’s List to the visceral realism and sacrifice depicted in Saving Private Ryan . Along the way, we discuss Spielberg’s evolution...

This week on Mostly Film , we kick things off with another round of LIST IT or NIX IT , breaking down the latest trailers for The Get Out , Victorian Psycho , Her Private Hell , Primetime , Hope , Motor City , and In the Hand of Dante to decide what’s worth adding to the watchlist. Then we dive into What We’ve Been Watching , covering everything from The Mandalorian & Grogu , The Drama , They...

🎬 Mostly Film — Spielberg Series: Wonder, Obsession & Escapism This week, Jonathan and J.P. dive into two wildly different eras of Steven Spielberg with Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) and Ready Player One (2018). One is pure cinematic wonder — an original sci-fi obsession story built on curiosity, light, and the unknown. The other is a massive digital adventure about nostalgia, esc...

Mostly Film is back with another packed episode of trailer chaos, movie talk, and industry insanity. This week in LIST IT or NIX IT , we’re breaking down trailers for The Rivals of Amziah King , Resident Evil , Clayface , Coyote vs Acme , Jackass , Verity , and more to decide what’s making the watchlist — and what’s getting tossed immediately. In What We’ve Been Watching , Jonathan and J.P. talk s...

🎬 Mostly Film — Spielberg Series: War, Innocence & Moral Cost This week, we dive into two defining war films from Steven Spielberg’s career: Empire of the Sun (1987) and Munich (2005). One captures war through the eyes of a child discovering the world… the other wrestles with the moral consequences of violence long after the dust settles. We break down each film in full, from craft and perfor...

🎬 Mostly Film — Sequels, Reboots & Movie News Overload This week on Mostly Film , we’re back with LIST IT or NIX IT , breaking down a wild slate of trailers including Super Troopers 3 , Practical Magic 2 , Spaceballs: The New One , and Godzilla Minus Zero . In What We’ve Been Watching , Jonathan stays deep in TV mode with The Pitt , Invincible , Severance , The Boys , and more, while JP check...

🎬 Mostly Film — Spielberg In Review: Wonder vs. Nostalgia This week, Jonathan and JP dive into two very different eras of Steven Spielberg with Hook (1991) and The Adventures of Tintin (2011). One is messy, emotional, and fueled by childhood nostalgia… the other is sleek, technical, and pure adventure. We break down each film from top to bottom — story, performances, box office, and legacy — whil...

🎬 Mostly Film This week on Mostly Film , we’re back with LIST IT or NIX IT , breaking down trailers for Runner , Young Washington , Ice Cream Man , Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping , and more to decide what’s worth the watchlist. Then we jump into What We’ve Been Watching , with Jonathan deep in TV mode — The Pitt , Invincible , Fallout 2 , The Boys , Severance 2 , Justified , and more. In co...

Mostly Film — Creature Feature Mayhem: Smarter Sharks & Smaller Spaces This week, we’re heading back into the water with Deep Blue Sea (1999) vs. The Shallows (2016). Big, chaotic shark spectacle vs. stripped-down survival tension. We break down what actually makes shark movies work: smart vs. instinct-driven predators, group survival vs. total isolation, and whether it’s scarier when humans c...

🎬 Mostly Film This week on Mostly Film , we’re back with LIST IT or NIX IT , breaking down trailers for Exit 8 , Swapped , Mother Mary , and Rosebush Pruning to decide what’s worth the watchlist and what’s getting cut. Then we dive into What We’ve Been Watching , from Super Mario Galaxy and Pizza Movie to Crime 101 , plus TV favorites like The Pitt and Invincible . And of course, we wrap with The...

Mostly Film — Creature Feature Mayhem: Don’t Touch the Ground (or Stay Drunk) This week, we’re diving into rule-based creature chaos with Tremors (1990) vs. Grabbers (2012). One says don’t touch the ground . The other says… stay drunk . We break down why simple rules make creature movies work, comparing practical, desert survival in Tremors with the chaotic, alcohol-fueled island madness of Grabbe...

Mostly Film This week on Mostly Film , we’re back with another round of LIST IT or NIX IT , breaking down trailers like The End of Oak Street , Apex , Faces of Death , and more to decide what’s worth adding to the watchlist. Then we jump into What We’ve Been Watching — from Project Hail Mary and Send Help to rewatches like Rushmore and Hail, Caesar! , plus TV picks like The Pitt , Invincible , Dar...

Mostly Film — Creature Feature Mayhem: Apex Intelligence This week, we’re diving into primate horror with Congo (1995) vs. Primate (2026), spectacle vs. straight-up nightmare fuel. We break down what makes primates uniquely terrifying: intelligence, communication, and that unsettling “almost human” energy. From Congo’s jungle adventure chaos and killer gorillas to Primate’s grounded, close-quarter...

Mostly Film This week, we’re back with LIST IT or NIX IT , breaking down trailers like Spider-Man , Wild Horse Nine , Dune 3 , and more to decide what’s worth adding to the watchlist. Then we get into what we’ve been watching. From War Machine and Peaky Blinders to Cold Storage and One Piece, highlighting what actually stuck with us this week. We wrap up with movie news, including the live-action...

Mostly Film — Creature Feature Mayhem: Gators, Crocs & Chaos This week, we’re heading into the water with Lake Placid (1999) and Crawl (2019) to break down what makes crocodile and alligator horror so effective — or so ridiculous. We compare campy creature comedy vs. straight-up survival horror, from Betty White stealing scenes in Lake Placid to the intense, flood-soaked tension of Crawl . Alo...

Mostly Film This week, we’re back with another round of LIST IT or NIX IT , breaking down trailers like Obsession , Pinocchio: Unstrung , In the Grey , and more to decide what’s worth adding to the watchlist. Then we get into what’s been in our rotation lately — from Hoppers , The Bride , and Anaconda to shows like The Pitt , Peaky Blinders , and Survivor — sharing the performances and moments tha...

Mostly Film — Creature Feature Mayhem: Snakes in the System This week, we’re diving headfirst into snake-infested chaos with a double feature: the ‘90s jungle pulp classic Anaconda (1997) and the internet-era spectacle Snakes on a Plane (2006). We break down what makes snake horror so uniquely unsettling: constriction, venom, cold-blooded calculation. And debate the big question: is absurd sinceri...