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This week on NAFC, the boys somehow juggle politics, sports, and life frustrations before diving into something way darker. They kick things off talking about ICE, facial recognition tech showing up at MSG, and somehow land on the Charlotte Hornets—because nothing says smooth transition like that. There’s also a unanimous agreement that children’s band recitals are universally painful experiences. Izzy shares his thoughts on The Scarlet Letter and gives more updates on his new house, where things continue to go wrong in increasingly creative ways. Gibbs brings in a review of Mosaic Perspective, while Mox and Gibbs get into spoiler territory on Project Hail Mary. Finally, the crew dives into Him (2025)—a tense, uncomfortable watch that fits right into their wheelhouse of “why did we pick this?” Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the crew compares notes on their Mewgenics runs—tips, builds, and questionable life decisions included. Izzy also shares an incident that almost cost him his hand, because apparently survival is optional now. He checks in with thoughts on Rental Family, while the gang runs through a quick Anime Corner for the latest season. Gibbs finally starts The Pitt, joining the rest of the crew late but loud. They also review how everyone’s doing in the NAFC Fantasy Movie League—who’s winning, who’s coping, and who made truly unforgivable picks. Finally, they dive into GOAT (2026)—breaking down its style, pacing, and why it somehow works way better than it probably should. Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, Izzy and Mox hold it down with the usual mix of side tangents, pain, and questionable cinema. The two get into the latest episode of The Pitt, while Izzy checks in from the front lines of homeowner renovation misery. Mox also brings a review of GOAT (2026), because apparently that’s where his time is going now. Gibbs jumps in with a review of The Darwin Incident, adding a little actual substance before the crew swerves directly into chaos with this week’s movie pick: Theodore Rex (1995). Buddy cop movie. Dinosaur partner. Whoopi Goldberg. Somehow all rea Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the crew somehow manages to cover everything from social media lawsuits to why cats have completely won the internet. Mox and Gibbs continue their descent into Mewgenics, while Gibbs shares a bizarre church marquee message that feels like it was written by an NPC. The gang also touches on the Meta vs Google social media lawsuit—because tech companies fighting each other is always entertaining from a distance. Izzy checks in on the latest season of Invincible, and the crew gets into a broader discussion on comics and shounen anime—specifically how exhausting endless power scaling has become. They also weigh in on the Black Severus Snape casting discourse and why people are, once again, losing their minds online. Somehow this all leads into a debate on why cat videos dominate the internet over every other animal, and a bit of reflection on how certain older movies we grew up with still hold up surprisingly well. Finally, they dive into Stuart Little (1999)—a cozy, surprisingly well-crafted blend of live-action and early CGI that proves sometimes the simple stuff just works. Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the crew checks in on Izzy’s Mewgenics saga—did he finally beat it, or is this just another false ending? Either way, he’s already moving on to Slay the Spire 2 early access like nothing happened. They get into some gaming tech talk with DLSS5 and what it could mean for the future of the industry, while Izzy also shares his thoughts on Mercy (2026). Mox breaks down the oddly intriguing setting of Pokopia, and the crew circles back to A Talking Cat!?! after Izzy fumbled the last episode recording (classic). Gibbs brings more bizarre gym encounters to the table, which somehow transitions into a discussion on March Madness and its… unexpected correlation with vasectomies. Science? Maybe. Finally, they dive into Dolittle (2020)—a chaotic, expensive mess where Robert Downey Jr. talks to animals and somehow makes it everyone’s problem. Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the gang bounces between TV, anime, and life complaints before diving into some classic Hong Kong action. They start with thoughts on the newest episode of The Pitt and the Culinary Class Wars Season 2 finale, while Gibbs somehow finds time to keep hating on One Piece. Izzy recommends The Darwin Incident and continues to spiral deeper into his crippling Mewgenics addiction. Izzy also reviews Marty Supreme, while Mox shares his thoughts on Mercy. Gibbs talks about his latest gym experiences, which somehow leads into the crew collectively trashing daylight saving time like it personally wronged them. Finally, they dive into Magnificent Warriors (1987)—Michelle Yeoh doing incredible action work in a pulpy, Indiana-Jones-meets-war-movie Hong Kong spectacle. Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the crew starts off with Discord issuing an apology for that weird age verification fiasco—because nothing says community like uploading your ID to talk about anime. Izzy goes deep into Mewgenics again, fully embracing whatever chaotic timeline we’re living in. There’s also talk about Resident Evil Requiem and whether Capcom still knows how to cook. Somehow the episode spirals into a heated debate: back in or front in parking? Friendships are tested. Logic is abandoned. AirPod Pros also get their own segment after surviving a full laundry cycle like they’re built by Nokia. Finally, the gang dives into 13 Assassins (2010)—Takashi Miike’s brutal, methodical samurai epic. Slow burn, tactical planning, and then absolute chaos. Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the crew juggles sports, anime, cooking, and near-electrical death before diving into pure action indulgence. They start with a bit more Winter Olympics chatter before Gibbs checks back in on Culinary Class Wars, because competitive cooking drama apparently never gets old. The idea of a cinematic version of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets floated, and suddenly everyone’s casting imaginary actors. Mox talks about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and issues a cautionary warning about Mewgenics that sounds less like a review and more like a public service announcement. He also shares his fireside cooking restaurant experience, which may or may not have changed him spiritually. Izzy recounts his latest home wiring mishaps during renovations before diving into a Madoka Magica rewatch in preparation for the new movie. Emotional damage incoming. Finally, the crew dives into One Percenter (2024)—lean, scrappy, and self-indulgent in all the ways action fans secretly love. Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the crew starts with a very important linguistic debate: are compound names cheating? No clear answers, just strong opinions and mild frustration. They move on to game and movie check-ins, touching on Nioh 3 and Sweeney’s role in The Housemaid, before settling into the main event. The episode closes with a deep dive into Big Fish & Begonia (2016)—a visually lush, emotionally heavy animated film that sparks discussion around mythology, sacrifice, and whether vibes alone can carry a story this big. Support us on Patreon!

It’s a bonus NAFC episode with just Izzy and Mox this week, and things get heavy fast. The two start by spiraling into the pursuit of immortality by the ultra-rich—what’s actually happening now, what’s pure sci-fi cope, and what the future might look like when billionaires refuse to die quietly. From there, it’s full spoiler territory as they do a deep dive into Zootopia 2, unpacking themes, surprises, and whether the sequel earns its existence. They follow that up with another spoiler-filled breakdown of The Pitt Season 2, digging into character arcs, narrative turns, and where the show might be heading next. It’s focused, unfiltered, and very much not safe if you’re behind. Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the crew checks back into animation, anime, and the never-ending content machine. They talk The Legend of Hei 2 and why it continues to punch way above its weight, both visually and emotionally. The conversation branches into the state of modern isekai—what’s working, what’s exhausted, and why some shows still manage to stand out despite the genre being strip-mined to hell. Netflix’s push toward second-screen content also comes up, raising the question of whether anyone actually wants more distractions while watching something they’re already half-paying attention to. They also touch on the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc and what it means for the series going forward, while Izzy checks in with thoughts on Murderbot and The Pitt. Then they settle in and properly dive into The Legend of Hei 2 (2024)—relationships, scale, animation flexes, and why it hits harder than most big studio releases. Support us on Patreon!

This week on NAFC, the crew circles around a bunch of current watches and games before settling into something far more unsettling. Izzy runs through what he’s been checking out lately, including The Pitt, the newest Superman movie, Predator: Badlands, and Spider-Man: Far From Home, bouncing between blockbuster fatigue and cautious optimism. Mox brings some game updates with Shape of Dreams and Ball x Pit, while Gibbs checks in on Welcome to Derry and whether it actually justifies returning to that cursed town yet again. Then the gang jumps into Burning (2018)—a quiet, simmering psychological mystery that refuses to give easy answers and dares the audience to sit with the discomfort. Support us on Patreon!

It’s the first NAFC episode of the year, and the crew kicks things off by immediately spiraling. They talk about Netflix flirting with video podcasts, what that might mean, and why it’ll probably be annoying. Gibbs has been poking around a web-based text game called Type Help, Izzy’s deep into For the King, and Mox delights over a life-changing bowl of oyster ramen. Mox also finishes the Stranger Things finale, which leads straight into a look back at 2025 movies and how everyone’s doing in the NAFC Fantasy Movie League—victories, regrets, and bad bets included. They then scan ahead to the 2026 movie slate and try to convince themselves to feel something resembling optimism. Finally, the crew dives into No Other Choice (2025)—a bleak, sharp, and controlled film that sets the tone for the year whether they like it or not. Support us on Patreon!

It’s the end of 2025, so naturally we’re settling scores. The gang kicks off revisiting what we somehow rated the highest this year and arguing whether those scores still hold up. From anime to TV, movies, and games, we run through our favorite 2025 recommendations—and a few picks that definitely say more about us than the media itself. We dive headfirst into a full spoiler discussion of the Plur1bus finale, breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and whether the ending actually earned its big swings. Izzy gives his take on the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, wrestling with nostalgia, shot-for-shot faithfulness, and the uncomfortable realization that it might actually work. Mox checks in with Another World, spotlighting a lesser-talked-about animated film out of Hong Kong and why it stood out visually and thematically. Gibbs unloads by suffering through—and reporting back on—a pile of truly awful Christmas movies, because someone had to do it, and it definitely wasn’t going to be Izzy. Finally, we close out 2025 by diving into a full review of Battle of the Sexes as part of the ongoing Emmaverse, unpacking its themes, performances, and whether it deserves its place in our ever-growing Emma Stone–adjacent cinematic journey. End-of-year chaos, Emmaverse commitments, strong opinions, questionable rankings, and absolutely no restraint. See you in 2026. Support us on Patreon!

Sorry for missing last week’s Bugonia episode—turns out it was 100% Gibbs’ fault. Recording mishap, lost files, the usual. So naturally, we’ve decided to title this episode Bugonia (2025) instead, even though the actual movie we’re reviewing is… Aloha (2015). Yes, that Aloha. And yes, it’s every bit the joke you remember. Before diving into cinematic regret, the crew gets into AI art in video games and Larian’s latest self-inflicted dumpster fire, followed by Gibbs recounting a near–Final Destination experience dodging children at a skating rink. Zea also drops in for a surprise visit, adding to the chaos. We do a quick, mercy-driven check-in on Bugonia (since we owe you one), then fully commit to diving into Aloha (2015)—a movie so bafflingly miscast and tone-deaf that it almost feels like performance art. Support us on Patreon!