This week on The Packcast, Logan and Jeremy report their thoughts on Paul Thomas Anderson's latest flick "Licorice Pizza" (4:04-20:40), Jeremy brings us some new trailers to keep an eye on (20:44-24:46), Jacob addresses some shake ups at The Metropolitan Opera, specifically surrounding artists supporting Putin  (25:16-29:56) before we finish off with our weekly F1 talk (30:00-33:27) and some thoughts on the SAG Awards!(46:00-49:33)  

Content we're consuming: (44:33-45:55, 49:40-51:15) 

Jacob - Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4), Mr. Bean's Holiday (VOD), West Side Story (2021, Disney+) 

Logan - The White Lotus (HBO), Elden Ring (PS5), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime), Inventing Anna (Netflix) 

Jeremy - Horizon: Forbidden West (PS5), Elden Ring (PS5), Euphoria (HBO)

Movies of the Week: (33:27-43:55) 

*The Hyperions: In 1960, Professor Ruckus Mandulbaum invented the Titan badge - a device that enables humans to have a particular super power. He took in three down-on-their-luck youths, creating an unusual family of superheroes and they quickly rose to fame and prestige. Over time, however, the commercial family fractured and the Professor replaced the team with a new set of super hero teens. Cut to 1979 when two of the original superheroes are all grown up and wanting their Titan badges back, even if it means robbing the Professor's museum and taking a few hostages accidentally. Starring Cary Elwes, Penelope Mitchell, Elaine Tan and Alphonso McAuley. Directed by Jon McDonald who wrote with Mike Timm. 

*Tyson’s Run: An unathletic boy with autism strives to become an unlikely marathon champion giving his unfulfilled father purpose and a second chance at putting his family first. Starring Rory Cochrane, Amy Smart, Major Dodson, Layla Felder and Barkhad Abdi. Directed and Written by Kim Bass.  

*Turning Red: A 13-year-old girl named Mei Lee turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. Starring Rosalie Chiang. Directed by Domee Shi who wrote alongside Julia Cho.  

*The Adam Project: A time-traveling pilot teams up with his younger self and his late father to come to terms with his past while saving the future. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Walker Scobell, Catherine Keener and Zoe Saldaña. Directed by Shawn Levy, Written by Jonathan Tropper, T.s. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin.

*Gold: In the not too distant future, a drifter traveling through the desert discovers the largest gold nugget ever found. He must guard it from thieves amid harsh conditions and wild dogs while waiting for his partner to return. Starring Zac Efron. Directed by Anthony Hayes who wrote alongside Polly Smyth.  

*I Am Here: Ella is not your average 98-year-old. Her magnetic personality makes her past even more surprising. Follow this spirited South African Holocaust survivor as she reveals her astonishing life journey and unwavering appreciation of life. DOCUMENTARY Directed by Jordy Sank.

*Ultrasound: After his car breaks down, Glen spends one hell of an odd night with a married couple, setting into motion a chain of events that alter their lives plus those of several random strangers. Starring Vincent Kartheiser. Directed by Rob Schroeder, Written by Conor Stechschulte.  

*Moon Manor: Today is Jimmy's last day alive. His Alzheimer's is worsening, so he's decided to die like he has lived - with intention, humor, and zest. In his last day on Earth, Jimmy will show an obituary writer, his death doula, his estranged brother, his caretaker, a surreal being, and the guests at his fabulous FUN-eral, that perhaps the art of living is the art of dying. Starring James ‘Jimmy’ Carrozo. Directed and Written by Elizabeth Brissenden and Erin Granat.