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Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the director behind Birdman and The Revenant, turns his gaze on climate catastrophe with Digger, and the result is as divisive as his back catalogue. Tom Cruise disappears into the title role as an oil tycoon with the US president's ear, whose relentless exploitation has pushed the world to the edge of ecological collapse — icebergs, tsunamis and all. We talk about why we love Digger, and why this bold, original swing has been tanking at the box office despite some of the best work of Cruise's career. Image Credit: IMDB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: 7 years after its release, Avengers: Endgame returns to cinemas! This time, promising not just the opportunity to re-experience its epic moments on the big screen, but also extended, exclusive footage that its directors say is must-see viewing ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. So is this worth your time, and does it get us hyped and excited for December's big release? We discuss. Image Credit: IMDB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It isn't every day that a beloved video game franchise gets a second film reboot, let alone one directed by someone with Zach Cregger's calibre (Weapons, Barbarian) - so it's no wonder fans are excited. Taking place during events paralleling the 1998 game Resident Evil 2, this new film follows Austin Abrams' Bryan, a medical courier fighting through a viral outbreak of infected monsters while trying to make a delivery. We talk about why this movie has now become one of the best-rated and reviewed video game adaptations, and what it means for the future of the franchise. Image Credit: IMDB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Terbang is the latest film by Chiu Keng Guan, the Malaysian filmmaker behind The Journey and Ola Bola. Loosely inspired by the story of Karamjit Singh, the legendary Malaysian rally driver known as the “Flying Sikh”, the film follows Ajeet as he navigates the world of motorsport and makes a dramatic comeback after a horrific rally accident. Starring Irfan Zaini, Zizan Razak, Jack Tan and Nam Ron, the film marks Chiu’s return to the big screen with another Malaysian sports story. We review the film and discuss how it holds up against Chiu's other films. We also review another Malaysian film, The Fox King, by Woo Ming Jin. A Malaysian-Indonesian co-production that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, the film is a coming-of-age drama involving two students and their teacher, starring Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo alongside Idan Aedan and Hadi Putra. Finally, we look at the second season of The Paper, the comedy series by Greg Daniels andMichael Koman, set in the same universe as The Office. This time, the crew leaves Dunder Mifflin behind to follow the staff of The Truth Teller, a struggling historic newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, as its publisher attempts to revive the publication.Image Credit: IMDB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A small border town in South Korea. An alien invasion and a rollicking rampage. Carnage and mayhem. That's the premise and promise of Hope, Na Hong-Jin's latest cinematic release, since 2016's The Wailing. Since its debut at Cannes, Hope generated headlines, and wildly varied ones at that. While some reviews celebrated its exhilarating action and ambitious scope, others were less enthused about its meandering story and wobbly CGI. It's since undergone significant edits ahead of its wider release - so we break down whether the movie works as a whole, whether it's lived up to its initial hype, and if it's worth a watch on the big screen. Image credit: IMDB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Train to Busan turns 10 this year, and the South Korean zombie thriller is returning to cinemas in a new 4K restoration. We revisit the story of passengers fighting to survive a zombie outbreak aboard a high-speed train from Seoul to Busan, and ask whether it still holds up a decade later. Meanwhile, we're halfway through the fourth season of Ted Lasso, in which Ted needs to coach AFC Richmond's newly formed women's football team. We discuss whether this season matches the first three or if the show has lost its way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we pay tribute to two iconic performers who left an indelible mark on the screen and in our childhoods. We look back at the memorable careers of Tim Curry and Peter Cullen and the characters that made them household names. After that, ahead of the long Merdeka weekend, the timing felt right to throw it back to a couple of films that celebrate Malaysia and Malaysianness. So we start off by discussing Yasmin Ahmad’s bittersweet final movie, Talentime (2009), and the love story and acknowledgement of multiculturalism at its heart. Then, we continue on to recommend Ola Bola (2016), a film inspired by the highs of the Malaysian football team that successfully got into the 1980 Summer Olympics. Image Credit: IMDb, Peter Cullen (Facebook) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The End of Oak Street was marketed as the next IMAX summer tentpole film after The Odyssey and Spiderman: Brand New Day, but the sci-fi dinosaur thriller hasn't lived up to expectations, either at the box office or with audiences, who've given it middling ratings. The film also marks David Robert Mitchell's return to the director's chair for the first time in eight years since Under the Silver Lake polarised festivalgoers at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018. We discuss the prehistoric set pieces, the high-calibre cast of Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and why the film might be struggling to find audiences. Image Credit: IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off this episode by reviewing DC, the fourth film by Arun Matheswaran, the acclaimed Tamil filmmaker behind Rocky (not the Sylvester Stallone film about boxing) and Saani Kaayidham. Like his other films, the film follows characters from the margins of society and centres around revenge and crime. This time, however, Matheswaran places that familiar brutality within a romance – specifically a violent retelling of Bengali romance novel Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It stars Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut as the title character, Devdas, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra.Separately, Casino Royale celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The film marked Daniel Craig’s debut as James Bond, rebooting the franchise with a grittier, more grounded take on the iconic spy. In light of that, we will be reviewing the entire Craig Bond series as a whole, looking back at how this era redefined the character, what worked, what didn’t, and how it holds up two decades. Image Credit: IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 years after the last Spider-Man outing, we return to the world and story of Peter Parker, as he operates as the web-slinging superhero, but in a time where everyone’s forgotten that he exists. As he faces an evolution in his powers, he also faces one of the most powerful threats he’s ever encountered. This film sees the return of the familiar trio of Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, alongside Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink and Jon Bernthal. We discuss whether it lives up to the hype as one of this year’s most eagerly anticipated blockbusters and where Marvel might go next. Image Credit: IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, it's a double-bill of reviews! First, we review The Drama — Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli's romantic black comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is thrown into crisis when an unexpected revelation surfaces during their wedding week. Meanwhile, Widow's Bay is a horror-comedy series on Apple TV+ set in a quaint New England island town where Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community, all while contending with superstitious locals convinced the island is cursed. Created by Katie Dippold (Parks & Rec) and directed by Hiro Murai (Atlanta), the show is one of the year's freshest genre blenders. Then on Take Two, we look at memorable performances that have stayed with us long after the credits roll.Image Credit: IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Nolan is back after three years with The Odyssey, an epic mythological adventure adapted from Homer's ancient Greek poem. Nolan has always been incredibly passionate about the IMAX format, so it's no surprise he would be the one to deliver the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX cameras. It follows the legendary hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his perilous decade-long journey home after the Trojan War, as he battles monsters, gods, and countless trials while his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland) struggle to fend off suitors who believe he will never return. We review the film and then on Take Two talk about the best and worst of Christopher Nolan.Image Credit: IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minions are back in the third instalment of their standalone franchise, and this time, the adorable, semi-gibberish-spouting yellow creatures are taking over Hollywood and unleashing monsters. Pierre Coffin pays tribute to multiple horror classics and tropes while also hewing to the well-established formula of Minion hijinks and physical comedy. We discuss whether this is the best film in the series before discussing the best on-screen sidekicks and why they matter. Image Credit: IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're looking at two films from opposite ends of the cinematic spectrum. First, we review The Furious, Kenji Tanigaki's bone-crunching Hong Kong action thriller about a father tearing through a criminal underworld to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Then, we switch gears with Dear You, the Teochew-language family drama that's become one of the year's biggest word-of-mouth sensations, following a grandson's search for his long-lost grandfather that uncovers decades of love, sacrifice and family secrets. Then on Take Two, we discuss your picks for the best films and series at the midway point of 2026, before closing with our favourite score of the year.Image Credit: IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we have a double bill of reviews. Obsession is the second low-budget indie horror movie by a Gen-Z director that has taken the world by storm, after Backrooms. Directed by Curry Barker, the film centres around Bear (Michael Johnston), a hopeless romantic who uses a mystical “One Wish Willow” to make his crush Nikki (Inde Navarrette) love him, but as they say, be careful what you wish for. We discuss the complexities of the themes and whether it is indeed one of the scariest films in recent years, as some make it out to be. James Gunn's new DC Universe continues with Supergirl, the follow-up to last year's Superman. Directed by Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya) and starring Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa and more, the film follows Kara Zor-El as she embarks on a cosmic journey of vengeance and justice alongside Krypto the Superdog while dealing with heartache and grief. We review the film and then, on Take Two, discuss some of our favourite superhero films of all time. Image Credit: IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.