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This week, we watch what is certain to be the movie of the year, already on its way to a billion dollars at the box office only after a couple weeks. We would be surprised if this film didn’t run away with everything at the awards season as well. Go now to see it in the theaters, if you can find tickets. The Odyssey (2026), directed by Christopher Nolan.
This week, we wanted to take a break from all of the serious movies we’ve been watching recently, and looked to a tale of intelligent sheep. This could be classified as a kids movie, but it might also be for those looking for a light watch. The Sheep Detectives (2025), directed by Kyle Balda.
This week, we dip into our picks for which movies “should be in the Top 250” movies. This movie is non-stop action, and contains some of the most impressive fight choreography we’ve ever seen. The Raid: Redemption (2011), directed by Gareth Evens.
This week, we head to the theater to check out the new movie by one of the greatest directors of all time, Spielberg. With all the hype surrounding the reviews on this one, we answer the question - does it come close to living up to the best in his filmography? No. No, it doesn’t. Disclosure Day (2026), directed by Steven Spielberg.
This week, we needed a break from all of the horror movies of recent weeks, and we’re going with comfort food ala John. This movie is a warm bowl of noodle soup, no special ingredients. Kung Fu Panda (2008), directed by John Stevenson & Mark Osborne.
This week, we’re back to the theater to see another horror sensation. This (again) small budget movie from a (again) youtube creator is breaking A24 records left and right. Certainly a different vibe than its partner in horror box-office success, this one is more of a Lynchian mood-piece that a straight up horror. Backrooms (2025), directed by Kane Parsons.
This week, we go to the theater to see somewhat of a sensation. This small budget movie from a youtube creator did the rate thing of making more money at the box office on the second weekend when compared to the opening weekend. Horror fans should run to the theaters to see it. Obsession (2025), directed by Curry Barker.
This week, we are finish watching the Best International Film nominees from this years Oscars. This film tells a story that everyone should hear, so despite some film-making shortcomings, we’d recommend everyone watch it. The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), directed by Kaouther Ben Hania.
This week, we are continuing to watch the remaining Best International Film nominees from this years Oscars. This film was made illegally in Iran, and even with the extreme limitations that entails, this film manages a very tight thriller with well integrated political criticisms. It Was Just an Accident (2025), directed by Jafar Panahi.
This week, we start watching the remaining Best International Film nominees from this years Oscars. This first film is one where we will only say - see it if you are a fan of and / or tolerate every genre of movies. If you do, put it at the top of your queue. Sirat (2025), directed by Oliver Laxe.
This week, we go to the theaters! We ran into some audio issues this week, so apologies for the quality. Use it as a reference point for how typically amazing our podcast sounds (Thanks TC!). Oh yeah, this movie - see it in the theaters! Project Hail Mary (2026), directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
This week, we’re finishing up our run of awards season films with the 10th Best Picture nominee we’ve seen. This film is a very heavy period piece drama, which includes William Shakespeare himself. His friends call him Will. Hamnet (2025), directed by Chloe Zhao.
This week, we find ourselves at the end of awards season! Oscars were last weekend weekend, and we watched every best picture nominee this year. In this episode, we tally our Oscar picks. The winner gets to make the others watch whatever movie they pick. Will Denny defend the title and force John and TC to watch a Nic Cage movie? Tune in to find out!
This week, we find ourselves at the end of awards season! Oscars are this weekend, and we’ve seen every best picture nominee this year. In this episode, we all rank our top movies from the 10 best picture nominees, and also put in our predictions for the winner of each category. The winner gets to make the others watch whatever movie they pick. Will Denny defend the title and force John and TC to watch a Nic Cage movie? Only time will tell.
This week, we’re continuing with awards season films. This film stands out this year for receiving 4 acting nominations, totaling 9 nominations overall. You get what that implies - lots of really good, intense acting by all the actors. Sentimental Value (2025), directed by Joachim Trier.
This week, we’re continuing with awards season films. It is rare that a foreign film gets nominated for anything besides best international film, and this one is in contention for the top prize as well (Best Picture). Leave your expectations behind with this one, and see if it takes you on a journey. The Secret Agent (2025), directed by Kleber Mendonca Filho.
This week, we’re continuing with awards season films. The Best Picture Oscar nominees were released last week, so we’re going on a path to watch all of them before the ceremonies. This week, we built car! F1: The Movie (2025), directed by Joseph Kosinski.
This week, we’re continuing with awards season films. This film received three Golden Globe nominations, was directed by the legendary writer / director of Oldboy, and is about paper and some other stuff. This week is was snubbed for all oscars. Our reviews were recorded before the snubs. No Other Choice (2025), directed by Park Chan-wook.
