This week the Papis dive into Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, the movie follows a washed-up revolutionary forced back into action when a corrupt military officer threatens his family. The crew breaks down the film’s political themes, the idea of Hollywood “woke washing,” and how studios sometimes reshape messaging to appeal to modern audiences. They also talk about the stacked ensemble cast, whether the movie deserves all the awards buzz, and make their predictions for who could take home Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars.

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