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.
Episode 449 - The Dark Knight Rises
This week, we finish off Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. We found the plot and dialogue to be equally clunky and confusing but without any real standout performances or action sequences. Additionaly, this is some of the worst action editing we've seen. The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
Episode 448 - The Dark Knight
This week, we head back to Gotham City to dissect Christopher Nolan's acclaimed superhero epic, The Dark Knight (2008). While we give massive props to Heath Ledger's legendary performance and the film's spectacular action set pieces, there's a lot to nitpick regarding its clunky dialogue and head-scratching plot logic.
Episode 447 - Disclosure Day
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.
Episode 446 - Kung Fu Panda
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.
Episode 445 - Backrooms
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.
Episode 444 - Obsession
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.
Episode 443 - The Voice of Hind Rajab
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.
Episode 442 - It Was Just an Accident
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.
Episode 441 - Sirat
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.
Episode 440 - Project Hail Mary
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.
Episode 439 - Godzilla Vs. Kong
This week, we celebrate TC’s victory on this years Oscars competition with a pick direct from the man himself. This film received no Oscar nominations, but did rake in nearly $500 million dollars at the box office. And while John and Denny may have very much disliked it, at least TC did too. Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021), directed by Adam Wingard.
Episode 438 - Hamnet
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.
Episode 437 - 2026 Academy Awards: Part 2
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!
Episode 436 - 2026 Academy Awards
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.
Episode 435 - Sentimental Value
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.
Episode 434 - Frankenstein
This week, we’re continuing with awards season films. This new creature feature from Guillermo Del Toro has racked up 9 Oscar Nominations. While the production seems to have been well meaning, the Netflix sheen on this story really seems to go against the intent of the writer/director. Frankenstein (2025), directed by Guillermo Del Toro.
Episode 433 - The Secret Agent
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.