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This week, we're tackling a big debate: what are the greatest TV shows of the 21st century?

The New York Times has put together its list of the best TV shows of the century so far, and we're going through the rankings to see what they got right, what they got wrong, and which shows have been criminally overlooked.

From modern masterpieces to controversial picks, we debate the shows that have defined the last 25 years and share our personal favourites.

We read out your emails, and of course end with a game!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:41 - The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

00:51:22 - Emails

01:17:01 - Game

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This week, we’re reviewing THE SOCIAL RECKONING, Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network.

We break down the film, what worked for us, how it compares to its predecessor, and whether Sorkin has managed to recapture the magic of one of the defining films of the 21st century.

We also sit down with writer and director Aaron Sorkin to talk about returning to this world, bringing the story of Facebook into the modern era, and the challenges of following up The Social Network.

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00:10:14 - Aaron Sorkin

00:20:13 - Review

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This episode contains full spoilers for Digger.

Watch the film before listening! Make sure you check out our spoiler free review from earlier this week. We’re breaking down the film’s biggest plot points, what’s really going on beneath the madness, the meaning behind that ending, and what we think the film is ultimately trying to say.

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That’s right… 250 episodes!

We can’t believe it either.Now, five years into Pulp Kitchen, we’re taking a moment to look back at how we got here… the highs, the lows, and everything we’ve learned from running this podcast. We share some of our favourite moments from the last five years and reflect on how much the show has changed. Plus, we respond to your voice notes!We genuinely wouldn’t be here without you. Whether you’ve been listening for a few weeks or you’ve been with us for years, it means the world to us that you’ve joined us on this journey. We’ve got so much exciting stuff coming very soon, and we can’t wait to share more.

Here’s to the next 250!

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Anne Hathaway is back in 2026 with another film! This time with VERITY. Also starring Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. Plus, David Ayer reunites with Brad Pitt for the canine survival adventure HEART OF THE BEAST. James has seen the film and is reporting back with his thoughts — as both a film fan and a massive dog lover.

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Tom Cruise is back on the big screen in DIGGER, his latest collaboration with director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

In this spoiler-free review, we break down the film’s wild performances, distinctive cinematography, dark humour and unconventional style, and discuss whether this is one of the strangest films of Tom Cruise’s career.

DIG in and enjoy!

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George runs through some more of the major films he saw in Toronto at TIFF 2026. Some good, some bad... including:

• Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother - a Mahershala Ali family crime drama
• Misty Green - a Chris Rock-directed Hollywood satire featuring Adam Driver, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, and starring Slow Horses' Rosalind Eleazar
• Babies - comedy starring Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick
• Evil Genius - bizarre true-crime story with David Harbour and Patricia Arquette, and directed by Courteney Cox.

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This week, we met Tom Cruise. Yes, actual Tom Cruise.

We tell the full story of how it happened, what he was like, and try to process meeting one of the biggest movie stars on the planet.

We catch up on all your emails, and of course end with a game.

Stay tuned for our review of Digger next week!

00:00:00 - Meeting Tom Cruise

00:34:17 - Emails

01:00:13 - Game

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George has travelled far and wide across the film schedule at TIFF 2026, and now he’s back to report on the very best films he saw at the festival.

We’re looking ahead to the films that could become major players during awards season, from potential Best Picture contenders to standout performances and some of the biggest discoveries from Toronto.

Which films are already generating serious Oscar buzz? Which ones should you be keeping an eye on? And which movies could be the ones everyone is talking about over the next few months?

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In this episode, James is reviewing the brand-new 2026 Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger. He unpacks the latest attempt to bring Capcom’s iconic survival horror gaming franchise to the big screen.

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