In episode 93, we review Predator: Badlands by Dan Trachtenberg. We discuss the film's great effects and how the creatures add a fun edge to the world. We also interrogate how franchises keep trying to use nostalgia even when they do not need to.
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In this episode, we review Palestine 36. The film documents the start of the British colonisation of the Palestinian state and the influx of Jewish refugees and settlers. We discuss how it achieves its goal through its character and use of archival footage.
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In this episode, we cover Bugonia. The new film by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, and Aidan Delbis. We review how the film explores the idea of conspiracy theories and the status quo that fuels them. We also discuss if it can stick its landing.
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For Ep 90, we review Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. Featuring Oscar Issac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth, we discuss how Del Toro brings the film to life. Going over the incredible sets and cinematography, and how it pairs with the casting choice to bring the vision to life.
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In ep 89, we discuss Roofman, starring Channing Tatum and Kristen Dunst. We discuss how the film, while appearing silly, does manage to pack in a lot of genuine emotion. Examining the performances from the main cast, the thoughtful storytelling, and the camera techniques that help elevate the film.
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In this episode, we review the new film by Kelly Reichardt, starring Josh O'Connor: The Mastermind. We discuss the (currently) very timely film about an art thief and how it depicts a man meandering his way through life in the backdrop of the Vietnam War protests.
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In this episode, we review Pillion by Harry Lighton. The film features Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling and features the two in gay BDSM romance within the biker community.
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In Episode 86, we review After The Hunt. The new film from Luca Guadagnino, the director of Challengers.
We discuss the film's casting, which includes Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield. We also go over the film's commentary on language in academic spaces, philosophy and the messiness of the characters.
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In this ep, we review the new film by Chloe Zhao, Hamnet. The film depicting Shakespeare's family stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley and contains incredible emotional depth. We also discuss how this differs from previous films about the playwright.
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In episode 84, we review the new Horror film from a Dog's perspective, Good Boy. The film by Ben Leonberg presents an interesting perspective and directorial challenge. We also discuss if the film has enough substance to justify its runtime.
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In this episode, we review Brides by director Nadia Fall and writer Suhayla El-Bushra. We discuss how it shines a light on all the contemporary socio-political factors that influence child brides. Also talking about how it uses the friendship of the two leads to create a heartfelt and nuanced narrative.
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In episode 82, we review Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's new film The Smashing Machine. Directed by Benny Safdie and co-starring Emily Blunt and Ryan Bader, we discuss if this is Johnson's big acting comeback. Also, considering if the script's acting first approach is detrimental to the plot?
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In Ep 80, we review Paul Thomas Anderson's new film, One Battle After Another. With incredible performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Sean Pean, and Teyanna Taylor, the film offers an interesting analysis of revolutionary politics and its cost.
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In this episode, we review Happyend, the new film by Neo Sora. We discuss how it balances multiple themes in this dystopian story, primarily about the beauty of friendship and music.
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In Episode 79, we review Long Story Short, the new Netflix animated series from BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
With a stellar voice cast and incredible writing, we break down how the series balances humour with emotional depth and its non-linear storytelling.
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In episode 78, we cover Ethan Coen's new Lesbian murder mystery, Honey Don't! We compare it to his previous film, Drive Away Dolls and also discuss the enjoyable acting performances from Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans. We discuss how it feels like a hot mess, but a fun one.
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In this episode, we review Wedding Season. We discuss how the film attempts to balance traditional rom-com aesthetics with a Bollywood influence and what is lost in translation.
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We have another special episode, recapping RomComs from 2002 to 2025. Using 15 different romcoms, including Step It Up, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and The Materialists, amongst more, we chart the evolution of RomComs over the last two decades.
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For episode 75, we wanted to do something different. We cover a few of the Horror films that have come out in 2025, i.e. Sinners, Together, Bring Her Back, and Weapons. We talk about the common themes in each and what they say about 2025.
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In this episode, we cover an older, now cult classic, Ella Enchanted. We go over how it has aged really well and how it manages to balance relatively serious themes of segregation, misogyny and interracial relations through fairytale tropes.
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