Retconnd

Forrest, Liam, and guest Jacob review The Drama (2026) — Kristoffer Borgli's darkly funny A24 romantic comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. The crew mostly loved it, with both leads delivering what might be top 5 performances of their respective careers. They also briefly touch on the controversy surrounding the director and whether it colors the viewing experience.

Forrest, Liam, Jacob, and Numbers review Project Hail Mary (2026), the Phil Lord and Chris Miller sci-fi adaptation starring Ryan Gosling, and they're almost all in on it. The conversation centers on the surprising craftsmanship behind the direction, what Gosling gets right and slightly wrong, and why Rocky absolutely works. Also: someone had never seen Interstellar, and they heard about it.

The Retconnd crew goes full Charli XCX this episode. Forrest, Liam, and Maria review The Moment (2026), the A24 mockumentary where Charli plays a chaotic fictionalized version of herself and they loved it. Then they turn to Wuthering Heights (2026), Emerald Fennell's divisive literary adaptation featuring Charli's original soundtrack, which might be the only thing they had nice things to s...

This week we split the episode in half: Avatar: Fire and Ash — incredible visuals, very mixed feelings on the story. Iron Lung — an ambitious horror adaptation that didn’t quite land for us. A sillier-than-usual episode with real debate, thoughtful criticism, and some strong opinions about spectacle vs storytelling.

This week on Retconnd, we talk about Send Help, and surprisingly, we mostly agree. The performances really work, the writing is fun, and Rachel McAdams continues to prove why she’s so great. A relaxed, funny, and thoughtful conversation about a movie that knows what it’s doing.

We all agreed on something for once: how we feel about Hamnet . After breaking down Jessie Buckley’s performance and why the film hit so hard, we run through every 2025 movie we’ve watched and rank the entire year so far, including some surprises, a few disappointments, and one movie we all despise.

We were completely split on Marty Supreme, from 1.5 stars to 4.5 stars . This episode is a true back-and-forth as we debate the writing, argue over the message, and clash on the ending. No clear winner, no forced agreement, just an honest conversation about why this movie worked for some of us and absolutely didn’t for others.

We planned to talk about Die, My Love .We did not succeed. This episode turns into an accidental hangout where movies are still the backdrop, but the conversation spirals into food, holidays, and the kinds of director debates that pop up when structure disappears. Loose, funny, and very on-brand for Retconnd, even when we miss the assignment.

In this episode, we dig into the newest adaptation of Frankenstein, exploring how the movie handles themes of empathy, creation, and fatherhood. We break down how it lines up with the original novel, where it takes big swings, and why one of us didn’t fully buy into the film’s approach (even though we all understood each other’s logic). A thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly emotional conversation...

The gang dives into Wicked: For Good, and yes, we all agreed it’s way weaker than expected. We unpack where the film struggles (especially the writing and music), how it compares to the stage version, and the moments that had us laughing more than the movie intended. Topics we hit: Why Wicked: For Good doesn’t work as a film Movie vs. Broadway comparisons Writing and music breakdowns William

This week on Retconnd, we take on Shelby Oaks , the highly anticipated debut from Chris Stuckmann ... and it leads to one of our most heated debates yet. The episode is packed with back-and-forth about the writing, the direction, the scares, and what the film ultimately delivered. We also spend a little time on two side watches:• Forrest reviews Roofman • Liam and Isaac share their thoughts on Spr...

We spent most of this episode on Bugonia : a strange, funny, and definitely disturbing film that kept the conversation lively. Before this, we briefly explored After the Hunt for a tighter, moodier counterpoint. Expect playful banter, sharp takes on what works, and what doesn’t. In this episode: Deep dive into why Bugonia demands so much attention. Thoughts on After the Hunt and it's most memo...

Two films, two wildly different approaches to control and chaos. In this episode of Retconnd , we dive into The Smashing Machine and Good Boy — breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why both films leave such different impressions. We cover: The surprising highs and lows of The Smashing Machine, from The Rock’s powerhouse performance to the uneven writing behind it. Good Boy and the debate ov...

In this episode of Retconnd , we dive into HIM, a movie that nails the visuals and acting but stumbles hard when it comes to writing. Things get heated (and hilarious) as we argue over how something that looks this good can feel so poorly written. We cover what worked, what didn’t, and of course, what we’d retcon if we could rewrite it ourselves. 💬 Join the conversation: Was HIM a misunderstood m...

In this episode of Retconnd, we dig into The Long Walk and One Battle After Another. The Long Walk delivers an unexpectedly tender look at brotherly love in the midst of darkness, while One Battle After Another sparked a full-on debate about whether its pacing made it powerful or justbloated. We cover the moments that hit, the ones that dragged, and of course, what we’d retcon if we hadthe chance....

In this episode of Retconnd , we’re taking on two new releases — Honey Don’t! and Caught Stealing . One pushes boundaries with its sexual chaos, and the other digs deep into symbolism and heavy themes that left us with plenty to argue about. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Our discussion of Honey Don’t! doesn’t hold back when it comes to its sexual nature. We cover the highs, the lows, and of course, what we’d ret...

The new horror movie Weapons is out, and we’ve got plenty to say. From the moments that worked to the ones that didn’t, we dig into whether the movie actually delivered and what we’d retcon if we had the chance. 💬 Join the conversation: Did Weapons live up to your expectations? Share your thoughts with us!

We just saw Ari Aster's Eddington, James Gunn’s Superman, and Marvel’s Fantastic Four. Here’s our unfiltered review, heated debates, and brutally honest ratings.