Happy New Year! In this episode, we talk about our most anticipated films for 2026. Below is the release schedule for the films we discuss.

- The Odyssey (17 July)

- The Drama (03 April)

- Wuthering Heights (13 February)

- The Devil Wears Prada 2 (01 May)

- One Night Only (28 August)

- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (31 July)

- Coyote Vs. Acme (28 August)

- Dune: Part Three (18 December)

- No Other Choice (23 January)

- The Voice of Hind Rajab (16 January)

Happy New Year!

Join us for episode 100! Thank you for listening to us for the whole year. Whether you tuned in occasionally or regularly, your engagement really does help keep us motivated to keep goin on!

Thank you and see you next year!

In episode 99, we talk about Rian Johnson's New Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man. We discuss the return of Daniel Craig alongside Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin, Glen Close and more.

We discuss the themes of the films and how it explores them through the characters. As well as the mystery at the centre of this film, and whether it holds up.

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In Episode 98, we review Eternity, the new A24 film directed by David Freyne. The Romcom features Elizabeth Olsen trying to choose between Miles Teller and Callum Turner on who she wants to spend eternity with.

We discuss what works for us in the film and what doesn't, and how it feels like a more mature romantic comedy that makes you appreciate love in a more nuanced way.

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In this episode, we review The Glassworker, directed by Usman Riaz. We discuss it being Pakistan's first 2D hand-drawn animated film and the inspiration it takes from Studio Ghibli.

We examine its anti-war narrative and the love story that ties it together. We also analyse its shortcomings and how it can evoke a genuine emotional reaction despite them.

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In Ep 96, we cover Homebound by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa as two friends trying to achieve class mobility for themselves and their families.

We discuss the incredible, emotionally resonant performances and events that unfold from this. We also go over the few shortcomings it has.

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In this episode, we review the new film by Lynne Ramsay, Die My Love. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson as Lawrence's character goes through postpartum depression. We discuss how the story, cinematography and the acting both try and depict this in its various forms and where they fall short.

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In this episode, we review The Running Man, by Edgar Wright. Starring Glenn Powell alongside Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin in a more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel.

We discuss how the film tackles propaganda and also highlights the audience's complicity in the system. Also talking about the multiple themes of the film and how accessible they are to the audience.

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In episode 93, we review Predator: Badlands by Dan Trachtenberg. We discuss the film's great effects and how the creatures add a fun edge to the world. We also interrogate how franchises keep trying to use nostalgia even when they do not need to.

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In this episode, we review Palestine 36. The film documents the start of the British colonisation of the Palestinian state and the influx of Jewish refugees and settlers. We discuss how it achieves its goal through its character and use of archival footage.

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