In this episode Eric and Josh engage in a discussion covering a variety of topics, from personal anecdotes about haircuts to the TV series 'Succession'. They reflect on the past year in movies and TV shows, highlight their favorite films of 2024, and share their excitement for the movie and TV lineup in 2025.

Notable mentions include the gripping narrative of 'Severance', and anticipated releases like 'Mickey 17', 'The Monkey', 'Happy Gilmore 2', and more. They also discuss rewatchable qualities of certain shows and movies, emphasizing the nuanced details that become apparent on subsequent viewings. Tune in for insights, humor, and a look ahead at what filmmakers have in store for us in 2025.

00:00 Haircut Reveal and Reactions
02:48 Podcast Comeback and Apologies
04:56 Reflecting on 2024: Movies and Shows
08:12 Letterboxd and Movie Logging
17:21 Cousin Misunderstandings and Movie Swap
21:00 Exciting Movies in 2025
24:34 Upcoming Movies Featuring Robert Pattinson
25:17 Dakota Johnson's Polarizing Presence
26:00 Paul Thomas Anderson's Filmography
28:00 Musicals and Their Surprising Appeal
28:28 The Outsider and Wicked
32:06 Superhero Movies and Avatar Fandom
36:22 Rewatching Succession: A Deep Dive
42:26 Severance: A Binge-Worthy Show
47:22 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

The Crew’s Best of 2024 Newsletter:

⁠Newsletter 📧⁠⁠The Best of 2024 ⁠

Movies and shows mentioned in the episode:

The Big Short (2016) — Paramount+
Molly’s Game (2017)—Netflix
The Social Network (2010)—Amazon Prime
Pulp Fiction (1994)—Pluto TV
Dune: Part Two (2024)—Netflix, MAX
Anora (2024)— VOD
I Saw the TV Glow (2024)—MAX
Cuckoo (2024)—HULU
The Substance (2024)—MUBI, VOD
A Real Pain (2024)—HULU
The Monkey (2025)—Theaters
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025)—Theaters
Mickey 17 (2025)—Theaters
Die, My Love (2025)—Theaters
The Drama (2025)—Theaters
Materialists (2025)—Theaters
The Devil All The Time (2020)—Netflix
The Boy and the Heron (2023)—MAX
28 Years Later (2025)—Theaters
Wicked: Part 1 (2024)—VOD
Wicked: Part 2 (2025)—Theaters
The Outsider (2020)—MAX
Bad Times at El Royal (2018)—VOD
Marty Supreme (2025)—Theaters
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)—Netflix
Avatar 3: Fire and Ash (2025)—Theaters
Suicide Squad (2021)—MAX
Succession (2018-2023)—MAX
That Christmas (2024)—Netflix
Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Event Film (2025)—Theaters
Joker: Folie à Duex (2024)—MAX

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