This week, we review Dev Patel's action-packed directorial debut MONKEY MAN (09:36), revisit a satanic masterpiece with prequel THE FIRST OMEN (34:11) and embark on a perilous mission, across sand and sea, in IO CAPITANO (53:23).

Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:08:40), we discuss The Matrix, Supergirl and the continued dominance of male filmmakers.

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