The Tuesday Review

This week we discuss seeing the 20th anniversary screening of The Call of Cthulhu (2005) and our time at Chaosium Con Melbourne 2025! 0:00 Intro 0:55 The Call of Cthulhu Screening 11:27 Chaosium Con Friday (Where nothing happened at all) 13:10 Looking Glass Jukebox 23:39 Jousting / Con Impressions 28:18 Chaosium Con Q+A Panel 31:58 Duckpac 39:31 Blood on the Clocktower 46:16 Pandemic: Reign of Cth...

This week we look back at classic zombie horror "28 Days Later", it's unfairly maligned sequel "28 Weeks Later", and amazing new follow up "28 Years Later". 0:00 Intro 5:10 28 Days Later (spoilers) 15:30 28 Weeks Later (spoilers) 23:25 28 Years Later (spoiler-free) 53:53 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau...

This week we discuss shark-themed slasher "Dangerous Animals", Nic Cage's Aussie beach thriller "The Surfer", HBO tech bro drama "Mountainhead", Celine Song's new film "Materialists", John Wick spin-off "Ballerina", and more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:46 Dangerous Animals 10:23 The Surfer 14:43 Mountainhead 22:40 Materialists 49:08 John Wic...

This week Matt Mirams joins us to talk about bringing his film "Residence" to Supanova 2025 in Sydney. We also talk about the legendary "Naked Gun" franchise, Wes Anderson's "Rushmore", and much more! You can find Matt Mirams and some of the cast and creators of "Residence" at Supanova Sydney 2025! Get tickets here: https://www.supanova.com.au/ Time Stam...

This week we discuss the Philippou brothers new horror movie "Bring Her Back", as well as Wes Anderson's latest film "The Phoenician Scheme"! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 4:15 Bring Her Back 34:23 The Phoenician Scheme 57:26 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau Substack: https://thetuesdayreview.substack.com/ Rate, review...

This week we discuss the latest installment in the classic horror franchise "Final Destination: Bloodlines", Netflix's new slasher "Fear Street: Prom Queen", Apple's action-adventure "Fountain of Youth", the wild second season of Nathan Fielder's HBO show "The Rehearsal", and more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Final Destination: Bloodlines 12:33...

This week we discuss seeing "Barry Lyndon" on the big screen, and review action blockbuster "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning". Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro / Kismet Releases 2:27 Barry Lyndon 12:03 Tom Cruise & Filmmaking 23:31 Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning 49:20 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau...

This week we review papal drama "Conclave" and first-date thriller "Drop". Plus, we discuss what we've been watching lately including WWII doco "Britain and The Blitz", M. Night Shyamalan's "Trap", and much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro / The Rehearsal 3:00 Conclave 11:50 Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning 17:48 Britain and The Blitz 23:54 Haunt 26...

This week we discuss the 'Final Destination' franchise, the new restoration of Aussie classic 'Crocodile Dundee', anime movie 'Suzume', true crime documentaries we've been watching, Tom Hardy action flick 'Havoc', and much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 6:15 Final Destination 15:00 48 Hrs. 17:32 Crocodile Dundee / The Rehearsal 28:26 Suzume 31:49 Lost Women of Hi...

This week we give our thoughts on new point-and-click adventure game "Rosewater", discuss videogame adaptation/time loop horror film "Until Dawn", compare it to other time loop movies including "Happy Death Day", and we also talk about the documentary series "Devil In The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke". Checkout our interview with Rosewater creator Francis...

This week we discuss our time at the Conquest Games Convention in Melbourne, and give our thoughts on Ryan Coogler's new film "Sinners". Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:01 Conquest 11:30 Sinners 55:00 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau Substack: https://thetuesdayreview.substack.com/ Rate, review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Po...

This week we talk to David Willing, the filmmaker behind 2022 ghost story horror movie "Surrogate". Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:55 Where David Got His Start 6:30 Inspirations / Originality of Surrogate 9:23 Writing Surrogate 17:02 Working with Child Actors 21:22 Practical Effects vs CGI 27:22 Pre-production 31:45 Distribution 37:48 Screenplay Competitions 42:32 Best and Worst Day on Surrog...

This week we discuss new Shudder exclusive thriller "The Rule of Jenny Pen", new Looney Tunes film "The Day The Earth Blew Up", new Jack Quaid action-comedy "Novocaine", and much much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 8:23 The Rule of Jenny Pen 17:36 Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up 30:43 Novocaine 38:13 Naked Gun 43:18 Marnie / Whisper of the Heart 45:00 True Beli...

This week we discuss our time going to the first Melbourne show of World Series Wrestling's "Legacy" tour, and continue our discussion of the second season of the excellent Apple TV+ sci-fi drama "Severance". Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro / World Series Wrestling: Legacy 13:28 Severance Season 2 (spoilers) 57:30 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky &...

This week we discuss Apple's approach to streaming and review the excellent second season of their hit show "Severance". Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 4:10 Severance Season 1 / Apple TV+ 18:31 Severance Season 2 (Spoiler Free) 27:21 Severance Season 2 (Spoilers) 52:25 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau Substack: https://thetuesday...

This week we discuss new Steven Soderbergh spy thriller "Black Bag", the latest season of hit animated superhero series "Invincible", and much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 7:48 Black Bag (Spoiler Free) 40:45 Invincible Season 3 / Anime (Spoiler Free) 52:46 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau Substack: https://thetuesda...

This week we discuss new release "Mickey 17", as well as "A Complete Unknown", Alam finally gives us his thoughts on "When Harry Met Sally", and much much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 4:28 Mickey 17 14:10 A Complete Unknown 27:59 When Harry Met Sally 41:32 Tree of Life 45:03 Primal Fear 46:04 Blown Away 52:54 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Blu...

This week we discuss two 2024 movies with a very similar theme - the convent based nun conception horror films "Immaculate" and "The First Omen". Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:47 Oscars 2025 8:03 Immaculate (spoilers) 26:15 The First Omen (spoilers) 51:00 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau Substack: https://thetuesdayrevie...

This week we discuss Oz Perkins' new horror film "The Monkey" as well as Josh Ruben's "Heart Eyes", Drew Hancock's "Companion", and Scott Derrickson's "The Gorge"! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:56 The Monkey 26:35 Heart Eyes 36:18 Companion 41:10 The Gorge 51:00 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau Substack: https://thetuesdayreview.substack.co...

This week we discuss new Steven Soderbergh supernatural thriller/drama "Presence", Marc Caro & Jean-Pierre Jeunet's French language classics "Delicatessen" and "The City Of Lost Children", plus we talk "Gladiator 2", and much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:09 Presence 9:08 Delicatessen 21:50 City Of Lost Children 37:08 Gladiator 2 55:24 Outro Facebo...

This week we talk to professional tabletop roleplaying game writer and storyteller Nephthys Nile about everything TTRPG, storytelling, Vampire: The Masquerade, and much more! You can find Nephthys Nile here: https://nephthysnile.com/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:06 Where Nephthys got her start 2:45 Australian Roleplay Community 4:35 ARC / PAXAUS 9:18 On writing for TTRPGs 16:03 Storyteller VS Dungeon...

This week we discuss new period-epic "The Brutalist", Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers", new Netflix spy-action film "Back in Action", and much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 The Brutalist 29:16 Challengers 39:30 Back In Action 49:10 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau Rate, review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever yo...

This week we remember David Lynch, give our thoughts on the new Maria Callas biopic "Maria", plus we discuss 2011 rom-com "Crazy Stupid Love", and much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 4:55 David Lynch / Blue Velvet 30:09 Maria 39:59 Crazy Stupid Love 52:59 Outro Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Newsmast, Bluesky & YouTube: @tuesdayreviewau Rate, review and subscribe on...

This week we discuss new vampire gothic-horror adaptation "Nosferatu", as well as Alam leaving his comfort zone by watching rom-com "Crazy Stupid Love", Callum's impressions of Netflix documentary "Mr. McMahon", and much more! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Mr. McMahon 3:52 Investigation Alien / More Mr. McMahon 6:48 Crazy Stupid Love / Alam Leaving His Comfort Zone 12:45 Happy New Year 13:21 Dark B...

This week we talk to filmmaker John Balazs about his upcoming film "Freelance" and previous film "RAGE". We also discuss his approach to filmmaking, the industry in general as well as his favourite films and influences, and much more! You can follow John's production company @primaluxfilms Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:37 How John Got His Start 5:43 Film Industry As A Workplace 8:03 Favourite Part Of...