Here is part two of our annual mid-year draft, rounding out our picks for our 25 favorite new releases of 2025, joined once again by friend of the show Danny Seoane. Timecodes:0:00 - The Life of Chuck11:11 - Psychedelic Porn Crumpets 'Carpe Diem Moonbeam'15:20 - Turnstile 'Never Enough'20:32 - Anxious 'Bambi'23:30 - Lady Gaga 'Mayhem'29:40 - Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World40:30 - Spellling 'Portrait of My Heart'47:50 - Materialists53:26 - Coheed and Cambria 'Vaxis Act III: The Father of Make Believe'1:03:30 - TPD TV1:11:06 - Stereolab 'Instant Holograms on Metal Film'1:14:20 - Honorable Mentions
Danny Seoane returns to the show for our annual mid-year check-in. It's a draft of our 25 favorite new releases of 2025. This is part one, stay tuned for part two!Timecodes:
Tim Robinson the movie star has arrived in FRIENDSHIP, a new black comedy from A24 and writer/director Andrew DeYoung in his feature film debut. Co-starring Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and more, the movie tells the story of a strange man who befriends his new neighbor. For fans of I Think You Should Leave and Tim's specific flavor of comedy this should be a slam dunk. Everyone else? Well, you can listen to our thoughts and find out.
Our cordyceps friend Javi returns to discuss HBO's The Last of Us, based on the hit video game sequel. Is this adaptation as bold and controversial as its source material? How much does it deviate? We compare the two and then speculate on what the eventual Season 3 will do, with a separate game spoiler section.
Spoilers start at 16:25
We light a spark of rebellion to discuss Season 2 of ANDOR, all episodes now streaming on Disney Plus. We dive deep into all 12 episodes, talking through the themes of resistance and political espionage that bind together what may be the best Star Wars story we have ever gotten. What a treat.
We are back with a deep dive review of Nathan Fielder's bizarre and confounding masterpiece, The Rehearsal Season 2, now streaming on HBO.
Plus, we react to the Survivor 50 cast announcement, and share some quick thoughts on Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, the latest A24 horror flick Bring Her Back, and Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme.
0:00 - Intro, Chess.com, NBA6:20 - Survivor 50 cast announcement 21:45 - The Phoenician Scheme 28:30 - Bring Her Back35:23 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning54:00 - The Rehearsal Season 2
We get our blues and reds ready for one bloody night and discuss Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS, a vampire blockbuster full of ambition and soul. Blending horror, music, and myth, it is something truly special. We explore how Coogler broke free from the Marvel machine with his creativity intact, delivering a genre-bending, unforgettable masterpiece. We get into Michael B. Jordan’s dual performance and why it may be the best work of his career.
In this episode, we sit down with Yun Xie, writer and director of the gripping dystopian drama Under the Burning Sun, fresh off its screening at the 2025 Florida Film Festival.
Set in a sun-scorched future where abortion is outlawed, the film follows Mowanza, a survivor of sexual violence, as she embarks on a desperate road journey in search of bodily autonomy.
With echoes of Mad Max and rooted in Xie’s own reflections on her upbringing in China, Under the Burning Sun explores the cost of choice, survival, and freedom. We talk to Yun about the personal inspirations behind the film, the urgency of telling stories about reproductive rights in today’s world, and more.
Under the Burning Sun won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at Slamdance 2025, and is screening April 18 at 4:45 PM @ Regal Winter Park Village (Theater B).
Learn more at https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/
We're back with a recap of the 2025 Florida Film Festival! Documentaries, thrillers, comedies, and much more. Whether you're a festival regular or just looking for the next great indie watch, we’ve got you covered. Here are reviews of ten films from this year’s lineup.
Learn more: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/
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In this exclusive conversation, we sit down with director Maura Smith to talk about her new documentary, Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere, a tribute to the legendary photographer who captured some of the most iconic images of both Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement.Maura shares her deep admiration for Steve’s life and work and some personal reflections from their decades-long marriage. As Steve’s wife, Maura offers rare insight into the man behind the lens.And stick around to the very end for a fun Tom Cruise story!Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere is screening onFri, Apr 18th, 4:45 PM @ Enzian TheaterGet tickets: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/About the film: https://www.steveschapirobeingeverywhere.com/aboutschapiroAbout Steve: https://www.steveschapiro.com/index
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We sit down with director Pat Taggart to talk about his new documentary, No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story. Go behind the madness of one of Philadelphia’s wildest traditions: an infamous competitive eating event that ran for over two decades.
No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story is part of the Documentary Features Competition at the 2025 Florida Film Festival. It is screening: Thu, Apr 17th, 9:30 PM @ Regal Winter Park Village
Learn more: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/
This week, we discuss the first major box office hit of the year, A Minecraft Movie. We also review Warfare, the new A24 Iraq War drama from Alex Garland and Navy SEAL vet Ray Mendoza. Plus, a preview of the 2025 Florida Film Festival, which kicks off today with over 160 films, 27 world premieres, and a special tribute to Christina Ricci.
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We’re back at Lumon for the long-awaited return to Severance. How does Season 2 stack up to the first? Do the vibes still hit, and was it worth the wait? We break down the finale, and share what did and didn’t work for us. Plus, theories for season 3.
Severance is now streaming on Apple TV+.
We're back with a ketchup rundown of the latest movies and TV shows we've been watching, including The Studio, A Working Man, The White Lotus S3, The Assessment, and a Black Bag spoiler chat. Plus, quick thoughts on Daredevil: Born Again and Invincible S3.
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I know now why you cry. James Cameron's iconic masterpiece, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, is one of the greatest sequels of all time and a defining moment in sci-fi and action cinema. We're joined by our good friend Collin Goode to discuss the groundbreaking visual effects, the themes of humanity vs. technology, Schwarzenegger and Hamilton's unforgettable performances, and how the film’s legacy has endured over the decades.
We give you quick reviews of Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi adaptation starring Robert Pattinson, and Black Bag, Steven Soderbergh’s latest thriller with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
In honor of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, we’re drafting the ultimate SNL cast from all eras. Will your favorites make the cut?
We also discuss all the SNL50 goodies: The Anniversary Special, The Homecoming Concert, Questlove's 'Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music' and the Beyond Saturday Night docu-series on Peacock.
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It's an annual tradition to fill out our Oscar ballots together live on the podcast. This Sunday night marks the 97th Academy Awards, and we are joined by special guests Dalton Burdette and Adam Sirdoreus to predict the winner in every category and share our personal picks. Plus, we share the results of our Critics Association of Central Florida award winners.
2024 Critics Association of Central Florida (CACF) Award Winners
https://weboughtamic.net/2025/01/02/2024-critics-association-of-central-florida-cacf-award-winners/
Sam Speedy Oscar Ballot
https://samspeedy.com/portfolio/ballots
Tom v Tom. A Tale of Two Toms. Cruisemas with the Hanks. Tom and Tom Again. We watched 26 movies as part of our series on the films of Hanks and Cruise. From Top Gun and Big, to Minority Report and Cast Away. We put a final button on this series by sharing overall thoughts and takeaways, as well as our Top 5 Movies and Performances. Plus, a dissection of the Oprah couch incident and a look at what happened to our Toms in the 2000s and the 2010s.
A new year means a fresh slate of movies, shows, albums, and games to get excited about! It's our annual Hype Draft, where we draft our 25 most anticipated releases of 2025. Which picks will pay off? Which will crash and burn? And what does our draft board say about the year ahead in pop culture? Tune in to find out.
