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Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’ (2024) Annihilates All Expectations
As Fallout continues to evolve for the silver screen, one thing remains clear: in the wasteland, it is the characters who truly define the story, their actions shaping the fate of the world around them. And unlike the playing in the giant, radioactive sandbox ourselves, we have no control.
‘Nobody is Crazy’ (2019) Review: Escapism Time Travel
Indeed, the film is meant to be somewhat of a mind-bending exercise, yet it avoids accentuating the tired tropes familiar to the genre. Nobody is Crazy offers a tender coming-of-age tale, bubbling with authenticity and pure intention.
How to Fix Scream 7
On this episode, Jared and Wren discuss the 96th Academy Awards. How many of the winners did you predict correctly? Plus, the biggest Hollywood headlines of the past month: DCU and MCU shakeups; Jurassic World found its next star; Blumhouse and AMC Halloween fest; and Scream 7 updates.
Unyielding Nihilism, Naivety in ‘Poor Things’
Whether it’s the point at which Bella’s yearning to explore and leave home takes hold, in discovering the power of her body, or grasping the truth of wealth disparity, the audience has several means of connecting to the film’s primary source of wonder. Stone’s energy is infectious—and we (as an audience) not only come to view civilized society with a sense of enchantment, but Bella herself, too.
There are No Oscar Snubs…Right?
On this episode, Jared and Wren discuss the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards set for March. What films and actors were snubbed? Can we even use the word "snub" correctly as a culture? Plus, the biggest Hollywood headlines of the past month: Celine Song's next film, more password sharing crackdowns, Doug Liman raging at Amazon Studios, and a new Oscar category.
Short Film Review: ‘Friends Forever’ (2023)
During the transition into 1987, the frame is flooded with color—casting brightness to the darkest crevices of the set. Not only does this entice the characters within Friends Forever to wander off the beaten path towards death’s door, but it encourages the audience to follow along inside.
Narrative Insanity, Envy of ‘Saltburn’
Quite a few film pundits and critics have denounced the originality of Saltburn’s screenplay. Yet, this narrative rendition pleads for a different interpretation—not because of the story structure, but in that the dynamics of the characters are entirely fractured and inverted from the normative direction.
Short Film Review: ‘Hard Truths’ (2023)
While visiting Hope on the set of her latest photo shoot, Peter tries to carefully discuss some hard truths about her future as a model.
Box Office Recap: The Boy and the Heron Triumphs
Weekly box office recap: December 8th-10th
#Unfiltered: Godzilla Minus One(Spoilers)
Wren and Jared discuss the latest news. Plus, they dive into a full spoiler discussion on Godzilla Minus One.
Box Office Recap: Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé
Weekly box office recap: December 1st-3rd!
Okay…Squid Game: The Challenge is Kinda Good
Scream 7 faces a potential of a full reboot; a director has been caught essentially stealing money from Netflix; Kang Dynasty has a new writer; The Boys gets a new spin-off show with Diego Luna attached; and then catching up on some of the big winners of the NYFCC and Gotham Awards.
#Unfiltered: Saltburn Review (Spoilers)
Wren and Jared discuss the latest news: Superman casting announcements, Scream 7’s trashcan situation, and the potential reboots of Karate Kid and Jason Bourne. Plus, they dive into a full spoiler discussion on the demented new film from Emerald Fennell, Saltburn.
Are Franchise Films on Decline?
Are the biggest tentpoles becoming a relic of the past? Should they? It’s actually not too complicated…we’ll explain.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review
On the latest episode: The Kang Dynasty director steps away from the project; Warner Bros has reversed course on the John Cena starring Coyote vs. Acme; a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda is in the works at Sony; and Pedro Pascal is reportedly being eyed for Reed Richards in Marvel’s Fantastic Four.
The Marvels is an Unavoidable Mess…
On the latest episode, Jared discusses the END of the SAG strike. Also on today’s episode: HBO doubles down on House of the Dragon and Euphoria Season 3 release dates, Nightstream becomes a VOD service capturing unique indie horror, and confirmation that Disney will, indeed, buy the remaining stake of Hulu from Comcast.