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With Steven Spielberg returning to cinemas with Disclosure Day, we're taking a look at five of his most underrated films.

From Empire of the Sun and War of the Worlds to Catch Me If You Can, we discuss the overlooked gems of Spielberg's extraordinary career, what makes his filmmaking so special, and which of his films we consider his greatest achievements.

We review Backrooms, the highly anticipated horror debut from 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, based on the viral internet phenomenon.

From its unsettling liminal spaces and inventive found-footage sequences to its ambitious themes and frustrating narrative choices, we discuss whether Backrooms lives up to its fascinating premise or gets lost in its own ideas.

(00:00) First Impressions & Liminal Horror

(03:50) Found Footage, Story & Pacing Issues

(11:51) Final Verdict & Sequel Potential

We review Obsession (2026), Curry Barker's feature directorial debut, and it's safe to say we're impressed.

From Inde Navarrette's terrifying performance as Nikki to the inventive filmmaking, outrageous gore and brilliantly twisted humour, we discuss why this low-budget horror delivers on almost every level.

Spoilers from 05:55.

(00:00) First Impressions & Performances

(05:55) Spoiler Discussion, Dark Themes & Gore

(10:40) Dark Humour & Final Thoughts

We discuss Justine Triet's acclaimed Anatomy of a Fall (2023), a gripping courtroom drama that left us absolutely floored.

From Sandra Hüller's extraordinary performance and the film's painfully realistic portrayal of a troubled marriage to its exploration of truth, perception and moral ambiguity, we unpack why this is so much more than a conventional murder mystery.

Contains spoilers throughout.

(00:00) First Impressions & Performances

(06:10) Truth, Perception & The Trial

(12:05) The Ending – Is Sandra Guilty?

We discuss Michael (2026), the latest Hollywood musical biopic chronicling the life of the King of Pop.

From Jaafar Jackson's impressive debut performance to the film's flashy musical sequences and controversial omissions, we explore whether Michael does justice to its subject or falls into the familiar traps of the musical biopic formula.

(00:00) First Impressions & The Musical Biopic Formula

(03:44) Jaafar Jackson, Cast & Musical Sequences

(08:29) Controversies, Michael's Legacy & Final Verdict

We react to the first trailer for HBO's new Harry Potter series and discuss whether this ambitious adaptation can live up to the original films.

From the new cast and creative team to the promise of a more faithful adaptation of the books, we share our thoughts on the show's visual style, controversial casting decisions and enormous production expectations.

(00:00) Trailer Reactions & New Cast

(02:38) Adapting the Books & Reimagining Hogwarts

(08:09) Snape Casting, Controversies & Budget

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in The Drama (2026), a romantic comedy that's considerably darker and more uncomfortable than you'd expect.

We discuss Christopher Borgli's bizarre take on love, relationships and morality, its brilliant editing, and whether the film's controversial premise actually works. Plus, we react to some mixed IMDb reviews.

(00:00) Spoiler-Free Review

(06:42) Spoiler Discussion

(13:08) Reacting to IMDb Reviews