On this episode, Megan is joined by Shadan Larki to discuss John Carney's new film POWER BALLAD! Carney's music movies have generally been remarkable comfort food for us, and his latest does provide that, but perhaps fails to offer much beyond that. What did you think of the movie?

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On this episode, Megan is joined by ISF writer Josh Martin to discuss Travis Knight's latest film MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! The film famously was in production hell for years, but it's finally here and boy there is lots to discuss. Some good, some bad and whole lot of in-between.

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On this episode, inspired by DISCLOSURE DAY, we do a Steven Spielberg movie draft as we discuss his best movies! Also, with SUNRISE ON THE REAPING coming out later this year, we have a small HUNGER GAMES retrospective after JD caught up with the books and we discuss the great Clint Eastwood after he retired at the age of 96.

- Opening Banter (0:30) - Hunger Games Retrospective (5:30) - Clint Eastwood (55:39) - Steven Spielberg Draft (1:08:45)

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On this episode, Shadan is joined by Ben Miller to discuss the current state of the Oscars in a post-Cannes world! Now that we've seen the prestigious Cannes Film Festival play out, we can speculate with more insight on how things may shake out when it's all said and done. Obviously, there is a ton to see yet, but we wanted to talk further about where we stand now after the festival.

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On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Boots Riley's latest film I LOVE BOOSTERS! As you might expect, it's weird, funny and completely brazen in its satire. Perhaps won't be for everyone, but you have to love the ambitious swings Riley makes in his movies.

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On this episode, inspired by MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, we talk about our top 5 secret identity movies! We also dive into the incredible box office for BACKROOMS and OBSESSION. And we briefly discuss the news that Taylor Swift is doing an original song for TOY STORY 5.

- Opening Banter (0:30) - Backrooms / Obsession Box Office (5:32) - Taylor Swift 47:27) - Top 5 Secret Identity Movies (1:03:01)

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On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Kane Parsons' debut film and box office sensation BACKROOMS! It is A24's biggest hit so far and perhaps a turning point in Hollywood. We have a lot of fun breaking this one down. JD's son Sam also joins us to offer his thoughts as well.

- Review begins 18:47 after Sam's segment

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On this episode, Shadan is joined by Brandon Lewis to recap the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the crazy discourse in its aftemath and what films will make an impact on this year's awards season!

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On this episode, JD and Megan discuss Ildikó Enyedi's gorgeous new film SILENT FRIEND, starring Tony Leung and Léa Seydoux! It perhaps won't be for everyone given its methodical nature, but it's a beautiful movie with evocative imagery and we had an incredible time breaking down its themes and structure.

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On this episode, inspired by the release of BACKROOMS this weekend, we discussed our Top 5 A24 movies! We also talk a little STAR WARS box office, FJORD winning this year's Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and JD gives us his thoughts on MICHAEL.

- Open / The Mandalorian Box Office (1:57) - Cannes Film Festival (20:23) - Michael 46:40) - Top 5 A24 Movies (1:00:39)

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