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Would you erase the memory of someone to spare yourself pain? In this episode, we dive deep into Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman’s unforgettable exploration of love, memory, heartbreak, and the strange ways we try to escape our own past. Together we break down the groundbreaking story, unpacking its nonlinear structure and the emotional journey of Joel and Clementine, while also going behind the scenes to explore how the film was brought to life. From its ingenious practical effects and in-camera tricks to its inventive production design and visual storytelling, we take a close look at the filmmaking craft that makes the movie feel both intimate and surreal. We also dig into the film’s bigger questions and philosophical ideas: Is forgetting pain actually worth losing the memories attached to it? Are our relationships defined by just the bad times? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two wildly different movies, two huge performances, and a lot to talk about this week. We’re diving into Primetime, with Robert Pattinson delivering a completely unhinged transformation into Chris Hansen, and Heart of the Beast, David Ayer’s brutal and emotional survival thriller starring Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd. From media obsession and fame to loyalty, trauma and survival, these movies could not be more different, but both give us plenty to unpack. Primetime takes the rise of To Catch a Predator and turns it into something bizarre, funny and increasingly sinister, exploring the collision of journalism, entertainment, fame and public punishment. We break down Pattinson’s incredible performance, Lance Oppenheim’s surreal direction and the gorgeous early-2000s film aesthetic that makes it one of the most visually interesting movies of the year. Then we head into the wilderness for Heart of the Beast, where a simple story about a retired Green Beret and his former combat dog becomes a powerful story about PTSD, loyalty, mortality and the bond between two veterans who have already survived hell together. We break down Brad Pitt’s restrained performance, the stunning New Zealand photography, the emotional ending and the incredible behind-the-scenes work that brought Odin to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avengers is back on top of the box office as the Endgame re-release beats out Primetime and Heart Of The Beast. New trailers for Werwulf and Day Drinker stun, Digger prepares its global release, plus Gremlins 3, Ray Gunn, Godzilla Minus Zero, Clayface, Madden, The Last Of Us, Nathan Fielder, Family Guy, Mary Poppins and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A24 just crashed the summer box office party and outperformed some of Hollywood’s biggest studios in the process. In this episode, we break down how the indie powerhouse went from cult favorites and arthouse hits to competing directly with Warner Bros., Paramount, Disney, Universal, and Amazon MGM. With Backrooms exploding past $400 million worldwide, A24 suddenly looks a lot less like the scrappy outsider and a lot more like a serious Hollywood threat. We’re breaking down the biggest hits, the most painful flops, and the insane amount of money studios gambled on movies audiences simply didn’t show up for. A24 is getting bigger, bolder, and more commercial every year. So is this just one incredible summer, or are we watching the birth of Hollywood’s next major studio? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is finally here, and it may be one of the greatest video game adaptations ever made. In this episode, we break down Cregger’s wild, hilarious, disgusting, and relentlessly entertaining trip through Raccoon City, Austin Abrams’ brilliant performance as Bryan, and why this completely original story manages to capture the DNA of Resident Evil better than almost any adaptation before it. We dive deep into the incredible filmmaking, from Dariusz Wolski’s cinematography and the first person and over the shoulder gameplay inspired camerawork to the practical creatures, insane body horror, brutal kills, and constantly escalating environments. We also explore the massive collection of video game references, including green herbs, typewriters, weapon upgrades, ammo management, the diamond key, Umbrella, Raccoon City, mutated dogs, sewers, laboratories, and boss fights. Most importantly, we discuss why Cregger’s approach works so well. He didn’t simply adapt the story of a Resident Evil game. He adapted the experience of playing one. Every new location feels like another level, every weapon feels like an upgrade, every bullet matters, and every monster is worse than the last. We’re breaking down the entire movie, its craziest moments, Easter eggs, production stories, and that absolutely insane ending. SPOILERS AHEAD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we break down Resident Evil’s massive $60 million domestic opening and the latest box office numbers before diving into the surprise announcement of the World War Z sequel with Brad Pitt returning and Conclave director Edward Berger taking over the franchise. We also discuss the new full length Cliff Booth trailer, Tom Cruise kicking off the Digger press tour, and Zach Cregger’s ambitious sci fi thriller The Flood. Plus, we react to The Last of Us potentially ending with Season 3, the new Primetime trailer with Robert Pattinson, our first looks at Greta Gerwig’s Narnia, and the biggest winners from the 2026 Emmys. We also get into The Social Reckoning, John Leguizamo joining Miami Vice, the wild premise behind David Leitch’s How to Rob a Bank, the new Other Mommy trailer, and plenty more from another huge week in movies and television. 0:00 (Intro) 1:01 (Resident Evil) 2:07 (Box Office) 2:42 (Heart of the Beast) 5:20 (World War Z) 7:41 (Cliff Booth) 10:03 (Digger) 11:28 (The Flood) 12:58 (The Last of Us) 14:57 (Primetime) 15:49 (Narnia) 17:22 (Emmys) 19:54 (The Social Reckoning) 21:04 (Miami Vice) 22:08 (How To Rob A Bank) 23:01 (Other Mommy) 23:52 (Helldivers) 24:43 (Your Mother) 25:23 (Hunger Games) 26:32 (Wife & Dog) 26:54 (Sacrifice) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re heading back to 2003 to revisit one of the greatest adventure movies ever made and the unlikely blockbuster that transformed a Disney theme park ride into a massive movie franchise... Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. We break down Johnny Depp’s legendary creation of Captain Jack Sparrow, Gore Verbinski’s masterful direction, the incredible ensemble, and how the film perfectly balances swashbuckling adventure, comedy, romance, fantasy, and genuine horror. We also dive into the enormous practical sets and ships, ILM’s groundbreaking cursed pirate effects, the creation of the film’s iconic music, and the incredible story of how Disney feared Depp’s bizarre performance might ruin the movie. Plus, we revisit the best moments, including Jack’s unforgettable sinking boat entrance, the attack on Port Royal, Barbossa’s moonlight reveal, and the climactic battle. More than two decades later, we explore why Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl remains one of the most entertaining blockbusters ever made and arguably the definitive modern pirate movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we check into the Airbnb from hell and dive deep into Zach Cregger’s Barbarian. We talk about the movie’s wild twists, its unsettling take on fear and trust, the horrors lurking beneath the surface, and the moments that had us questioning every decision the characters made. Spoilers ahead as we break down what makes Barbarian such a clever, unpredictable, and deeply disturbing horror film. Grab your flashlight, double-check that locked door, and come hang out with us for a conversation about one of the genre’s biggest surprises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in movie news, we break down the box office led by Practical Magic 2, the insane demand for Dune: Part Three, and The Odyssey becoming Universal’s highest-grossing film ever. Plus, we discuss Tom Holland’s latest box office milestones, the first trailers for M. Night Shyamalan’s Remain as well as Artificial, and Crystal Lake, huge reactions to I Play Rocky, The Batman: Part II comparisons to The Godfather Part II, and the return of Point Break. We also talk Whalefall, Primetime, and why massive gaps between streaming seasons may be killing audience interest!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we take a look back at one of the most memorable years in modern cinema: 2008. From blockbuster hits like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to acclaimed films like WALL-E, Slumdog Millionaire, Gran Torino, and Tropic Thunder, 2008 delivered an impressive mix of action, drama, comedy, animation, and adventure. We revisit the biggest movies of the year, discuss the films that made an impact, and look at which ones still hold up today. Join us as we take a trip back to 2008 and revisit an incredible year at the movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Days of Thunder might have been sold as “Top Gun with race cars,” but behind the scenes, it became one of the wildest blockbuster productions of the 1990s. We’re revisiting Tony Scott’s NASCAR classic, breaking down Tom Cruise’s iconic performance as Cole Trickle, Robert Duvall’s Harry Hogge, the incredible racing sequences, Hans Zimmer’s score, and why the movie has only gotten better with age. We also dive into the insane story of how the movie was made: Cruise hitting nearly 175 MPH at Daytona, real movie cars qualifying for NASCAR races, Robert Towne rewriting scenes while Cruise was literally driving around the track, dozens of real cars being wrecked, and a production that ballooned toward $60 million while racing to finish just weeks before release. Plus, we explore how Days of Thunder helped change the way racing is photographed on film and why it may be one of the most important early movies in the evolution of Tom Cruise’s obsession with putting actors inside the action for real.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we break down the new Harry Potter trailer... the visuals, characters and how it holds up to the films, plus season 2 castings. Resident Evil is tracking for a franchise-best $35–40 million opening, but Zach Cregger says he’ll never direct another franchise IP again. The Odyssey has crossed $1 billion internationally, the first non-sequel or non-remake to do it since Avatar. We also cover the Street Fighter trailer, Adria Arjona teasing Man of Tomorrow, and Inde Navarrette in Apple’s The Waffle House Index. The Runner opens at 9%, Gal Gadot’s lowest-rated film ever. Margaret Qualley and Monica Barbaro are top contenders to play Adele Astaire opposite Tom Holland.  The Last of Us Season 3 will have no Naughty Dog involvement. Plus first looks at East of Eden, Alpha Gang, Pendulum, Ink, La Bola Negra, and Tenzing, and the Godzilla Minus Zero trailer on September 8.Noah Jupe joins Avengers: Secret Wars. Spider-Noir is canceled after one acclaimed season. Dave Bautista is training as Kratos for God of War, and Wildman... John Wick meets Bigfoot... is in the works.  Table Of Contents:0:00 (Intro)0:43 (Box Office)4:23 (Resident Evil)6:18 (Harry Potter)12:59 (Street Fighter)13:48 (Wonder Woman)14:35 (Inde Navarette)15:21 (The Runner)16:54 (Fred Astaire Film)18:24 (Lucas Museum)20:52 (The Last of Us)22:36 (East of Eden)23:43 (Alpha Gang)24:27 (Halloween Horror Nights)25:35 (Godzilla Minus Zero)25:50 (Ink)27:06 (Avengers)28:32 (Cars)28:51 (Spider-Noir)29:31 (Tenzing)29:57 (Focker-In-Law)31:01 (God of War)31:44 (Wildman) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Universal Monsters to Jurassic Park and beyond, this episode dives into the history of the creature feature—the movies that made monsters cinematic icons. We trace the evolution of creature horror from the golden age of King Kong and The Invisible Man through the classic Universal Monsters, giant predators, dinosaurs, werewolves, and the creatures that defined modern horror and sci-fi. Along the way, we discuss Jaws, Predator, The Fly, Jurassic Park, The Descent, The Cabin in the Woods, Crawl, and Annihilation, while exploring what makes a great movie monster—and why audiences have never stopped being fascinated by things that go bump in the dark. From practical effects and iconic designs to VFX, horror trends, and the enduring appeal of the monster movie, this is a history of creature features. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockstar just dropped an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, and it may be the most cinematic video game ever made. But with GTA VI shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment releases of the decade, could it actually impact Hollywood? We break down everything revealed in the new GTA VI footage, its massive open world, Jason and Lucia’s crime story, the game’s obvious cinematic influences, and the increasingly blurry line between movies and video games. Then we tackle the bigger question: Will GTA VI hurt the box office? Could audiences stay home during its launch? Should movie studios start avoiding major video game releases? And is Hollywood now competing with PlayStation and Xbox for the future of blockbuster entertainment? GTA VI isn’t replacing cinema, but it might change what audiences expect from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re covering a packed slate of movie, TV, gaming, and pop-culture news. We dig into Dog Stars, Alien: Covenant, GTA 6, Harry Potter, The Social Reckoning, Cliff Booth, Heat 2, The Mandalorian, RoboCop, Xbox, Fjord, The Uprising, Ali G, Avengers: Endgame, 12 12 12, and Unabomber. Plus, we get into the newly announced Days of Thunder 2, with Tom Cruise returning as Cole Trickle and Anne Hathaway joining the cast for the 2028 sequel. And we take a look at Resident Evil, including its box-office prospects and whether Zach Cregger's reboot has a shot at becoming the biggest opening in the franchise. Current tracking has climbed as high as a $40–50 million domestic opening, which would set a new franchise record.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.