In Episode 49, we unpack The Phoenician Scheme, the latest film from Wes Anderson. With a characteristically stacked cast, we highlight standout performances from Michael Cera and Mia Threapleton. But despite the talent, we discuss why this one feels like Wes Anderson on autopilot—visually sharp but emotionally flat.

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In Episode 50, we dive into Nadaaniyan, the Bollywood film packed with nepo babies and influencers. We unpack the painfully unrealistic script, awkward dialogue, and wooden performances that somehow keep getting greenlit. Why do these films keep happening—and who are they even for?

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In Ep 49, we are once more talking about Sinners. Now a certified hit and Anainah having watched it, we go more into it's themes of assimilation versus representation. The incredible performances and how it bends genres to it will.

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In this episode, we review Death of a Unicorn, the dark comedy starring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd. We chat about Ortega’s now-signature performance style—predictable, but still entertaining—and how the film shines most when the cast leans into over-the-top moments. Despite its fun premise, we break down why this satire doesn’t quite bite hard enough.

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In Episode 47, we discuss  Be Happy, the Indian drama starring Abhishek Bachchan, Inayat Verma, and Nora Fatehi. We discuss Abishek Bachchan's performance and career trajectory, and Inayat Varma's standout performance. We also discuss how the film leans toward sincerity and struggles to stand out in a crowded genre.

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In Episode 46, we discuss The Surfer (2025), the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan and starring Nicolas Cage. We talk about Cage doing what he does best, unpacking the film’s trippy, surreal visuals and debating whether its inconsistent themes hold it back or make it more intriguing.

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In Episode 45, we chat about The Royals, our first TV series review—Netflix India’s new rom‑com starring Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, and Sakshi Tanwar. We unpack where it subverts classic soap tropes and where it slips back into the same conventional melodrama, and debate which performances truly shine versus which fall flat.

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In Episode 44, we review Emily (2022), the semi-fictional period drama directed by Frances O’Connor and starring Emma Mackey as Emily Brontë.
We talk about how the film’s creative liberties deepen its themes and whether the direction does justice to the literary legacy it plays with.

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In Episode 43, we break down the latest MCU film, Thunderbolts* (2025), starring Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
We talk about the film’s themes of depression and aimlessness, its strong performances, and how superhero media continues to depict foreign countries through a skewed lens.

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In this episode, we discuss Rookie (2023), not the Nathan Fillion cop show, but instead the LGBTQ+ Filipino coming-of-age film directed by Samantha Lee. While the story follows a familiar formula, we discuss how its heartfelt execution and charming cast still make it a win.

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