This week, Ben and Danny return to the Mission: Impossible franchise and its newest offering, #missionimpossiblethefinalreckoning . Alongside discussing franchise frontman Cruise's approach to Blockbuster filmmaking, they also chat about Hollywood's struggles with exposition and the unsettlingly pro-military messages that are increasingly commonplace within mainstream American Cinema.

00:00 - Intro

02:24 - #missionimpossible franchise reflection and #tomcruise discussion (Films mentioned/discussed; #missionimpossible #missionimpossible2 #missionimpossible3 #missionimpossibleroguenation #missionimpossiblefallout #missionimpossibleghostprotocol #missionimpossibledeadreckoning #fastandfurious )

23:32 - Hollywood's use of exposition and pro-military messages discussion (films mentioned/discussed; #inception #interstellar #chroniclesofnarnia #thematrix #1917 #dunkirk #topgun #topgunmaverick #blackhawkdown #thetrumanshow )

54:10 - #missionimpossiblethefinalreckoning discussion/analysis

01:16:01 - Outro

This week, Ben and Danny discuss Nicolas Cage, an inimitable drifter between high and lowbrow. They reflect on his most recent effort and delve into his varied output, from critical darlings to bargain bin action fodder. They also chat about how his recent return to form relies on a fusion between screen persona and reality, comically big performances sprinkled with pathos and sincerity.

00:00 - Intro

02:40 - #nicolascage discussion

43:02 - #thesurfer discussion/analysis

01:10:00 - Outro

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This week, Ben and Danny again deviate from the release schedule to discuss your hidden gems, veering into narratives rendered claustrophobic by a ceaseless, ever-advancing wall of sand or frenetic found-footage horror. Alongside discussing [REC] and Woman in the Dunes, they also draw the next two films for a future discussion...

00:00 - Intro

03:34 - #rec discussion/analysis

31:04 - #womaninthedunes discussion/analysis

01:01:25 - Hidden Gems draw

01:03:34 - Outro

This week, Ben and Danny reflect on Ryan Coogler’s latest smash hit, Sinners. They also explore how Coogler consistently challenges Hollywood’s established order, creating memorable and thematically rich stories within the often rigid frameworks of superhero films and legacy sequels.

00:00 - Intro

02:17 - Ryan Coogler filmography (films mentioned/discussed: #fruitvalestation #creed #rocky #blackpanther #wakandaforever)

44:31 - #Sinners discussion/analysis

01:12:42 - Outro

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This week, Ben and Danny reflect on A Minecraft Movie. It spurs a preceding discussion on videogame adaptations and the fact that whilst they may be enjoying a renaissance on television, the relationship between film and videogames isn't always as fruitful as it could be. They then chat about the mainstream obsession with long-established Intellectual Properties and nostalgia-baiting and how narratives built on references may struggle with longevity, largely because of an absence of a maturity that can be enjoyed as one grows older.

00:00 - Intro

01:46 - Film and television video game adaptations discussion (films and games mentioned/discussed: #lastofus #silenthill #residentevil #halo #wargames #stillwakesthedeep #fallout #falloutseries #lastofusseries #farcry #bloodrayne #uweboll #matrix #callofduty)

47:55 - #aminecraftmovie discussion/analysis

01:17:30 - Outro

This week, a hungover and visually distorted Ben and Danny descend into the well-trodden world of the mob movie. They also discuss Robert De Niro's career and how his descent into comedy may represent seismic changes within the industry.

00:00 - Intro

02:26 - De Niro and the Gangster film (films mentioned/discussed: #goodfellas #casino #wolfofwallstreet #taxidriver #meettheparents #afterhours #theirishman #killersoftheflowermoon #heat)

38:53 - Alto Knights Discussion/analysis

01:03:33 - Outro

This week, Ben and Danny bow to the tastes of their loyal listeners as they discuss Big Trouble in Little China & The Raid 2. Alongside discussing each film in painstaking detail, they address why they may or may not be hidden gems.

00:00 - Intro

02:32 - Big Trouble in Little China discussion/analysis (films mentioned: #halloween #thefog #theylive #assaultonprecinct13 #thething)

33:36 - The Raid 2 discussion/analysis (#Oldboy #theraid #theraid2 #hardboiled #commando)

01:00:40 - Hidden gems draw

01:02:45 - Outro

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This week, Ben and Danny dive into Bong Joon-Ho's thematically ambitious and consistently goofy sci-fi epic, Mickey 17. They explore how he brings the plight of the economic outsider to a variety of genres and narratives and discuss how his sardonic sensibilities have helped reinvigorate mainstream interest in Korean film and television.

00:00 - Intro

02:42 - Bong Joon-Ho/Korean cinema discussion (films mentioned/discussed: #parasite #okja #incoherence #barkingdogsneverbite #oldboy #memoriesofamurder #snowpiercer #thehost)

42:10 - Mickey 17 discussion/analysis

01:07:57 - Outro

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This week, Ben and Danny chat about the landscape of mainstream horror, focusing on the output of genre champions Blumhouse and their ability to distinguish between popcorn flicks and award-season contenders. They also discuss the work of Osgood Perkins and his latest effort, the horror comedy The Monkey before rounding off the episode with a belated chat about the Oscars results.

00:00 - Intro

03:58 - Mainstream horror & Blumhouse - Films mentioned/discussed: #ME3GAN

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39:38 - Osgood Perkins - Films mentioned/discussed: #longlegs

52:12 - The Monkey discussion/analysis

01:08:02 - Oscars Catch up - Films mentioned: #anora #thesubstance

01:19:55 - Outro

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This week's episode begins a monthly foray into 'hidden gems' - films they feel deserve more love and attention in the cinematic realm. Alongside placing both of their beloved films under the microscope, they cast their net out to the watcher and listener to provide their own hidden gems for future discussions.

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00:00 - Intro

05:52 - Shattered Glass discussion and analysis

41:15 - Lone Star

01:00:54 - Draw for your 'hidden gems'

01:04:30 - Outro