Raiders Of The Lost Podcast

We're heading back to Hogwarts to break down Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! Our Potter journey continues this week from the mysterious messages scrawled on the walls to the terrifying basilisk lurking beneath the school, we're unpacking all the secrets hidden within the second installment of the Harry Potter franchise.

Plus, we’re looking at the movie’s adaptation flaws, the film’s behind-the-scenes secrets, Ron’s questionable character adaptation, and whether Hogwarts should seriously consider launching an investigation into literally anything that happens there.

So grab your wand and join us as we revisit Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, because apparently, the real mystery isn’t who opened the Chamber. It’s how this school is still allowed to operate.

Table Of Contents:

04:34 (Cast)

05:13 (Diagon Alley)

08:12 (Plot Holes)

08:44 (Moaning Myrtle)

10:39 (Basilisk)

13:13 (Horcrux)

15:08 (Adaptation Flaws)

15:18 (Ron Ruins)

20:50 (Filmmaking Secrets)

25:11 (Aragog)

26:14 (Dobby)

29:12 (Flying Car)

33:02 (Passing Through Glass)

35:34 (Slytherin)

43:41 (No Investigation)

47:01 (Fawkes)

48:45 (Lucius's Murder Attempt)

53:39 (Parseltongue)

58:13 (Horcruxes: Tom Riddle)

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We're torn, James considers Clayface to be his biggest surprise hit of 2026, while Anthony is a little more lukewarm on the film. Either way, DC Studios takes its boldest and most gruesome swing yet with Clayface, a twisted body horror thriller starring Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a disfigured actor whose desperate attempt to reclaim his appearance transforms him into a shapeshifting monster. But can this horrifying reinvention prove that the DC Universe can thrive beyond traditional superhero movies?

We chat about the movie's inventive filmmaking, stomach churning practical effects, and brutal revenge story to its terrific lead performance. We also explore the film's creative transformations, unforgettable horror sequences, and struggles to balance its comic book origins with its body horror ambitions.

We dive into the fascinating filmmaking secrets behind Clayface, including its elaborate prosthetics, practical effects, and inspirations from classics like The Fly. Plus, we discuss Gotham City's portrayal, the film's themes of identity and obsession, and whether this gruesome experiment represents an exciting new direction for DC Studios or a missed opportunity.

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Today we’re diving into a packed lineup of news! From the future of James Bond and Dune 3 to The Prestige's IMAX release, A Quiet Place 3, Tintin 2, and Avengers: Secret Wars, there’s plenty to break down.

We also talk Clayface, Alien, Poison Ivy, Resident Evil, and the return to Derry in IT: Welcome to Derry 2. Plus, we discuss Cliff Booth, Dwayne Johnson, Denzel Washington, Star-Lord, and the possibility of more Rocky action. We also touch on The Gangster, the Cop, and the Devil, What Happens at Night, and the world of The Rings of Power.

Table of Contents:

07:09 (Clayface)

08:18 (Bond)

13:41 (Alien)

16:06 (The Prestige)

18:29 (Prestige)

20:51 (Dune 3)

23:42 (Cliff Booth)

24:22 (Poison Ivy)

27:09 (A Quiet Place 3)

29:35 (Avengers MLB)

33:11 (Tintin 2)

34:15 (Resident Evil)

34:57 (The Gangster, the Cop and the Devil)

37:54 (Dwayne Johnson)

38:40 (Star-Lord)

39:11 (Denzel Washington)

41:23 (IT: Welcome to Derry 2)

43:56 (What Happens at Night)

45:22 (I Play Rocky)

46:54 (The Rings of Power)

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We're heading back to Hogwarts! Every Thursday, we're revisiting all eight Harry Potter films, leading up to the release of the new HBO series! We're kicking things off with the film that started it all, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, directed by Chris Columbus.

From the unforgettable introduction to the Wizarding World to the incredible performances, breathtaking production design, and iconic John Williams score, we're breaking down everything that made this film a magical cinematic experience. We'll explore the film's development, casting, practical effects, filmmaking secrets, and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories that brought Hogwarts to life.

We'll also have some fun and talk about major plot holes and adaptation flaws that have always bugged us.

Nearly 25 years later, does Sorcerer's Stone still hold up? We're discussing its greatest moments, hidden details, biggest plot holes, differences from the book, and lasting legacy as the foundation of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time. Let the magic begin!

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This week, we’re talking Street Fighter and Whalefall, two very different releases that battled it out at the box office. We get into what worked, what didn’t, and a few things that left us scratching our heads. Then we dive into Whalefall, our favorite release of the week starring the excellent pairing of Austin Butler and Josh Brolin.

So, which one worked better for us? Hit play and find out. Spoilers ahead!

Table Of Conents:

00:33 (Street Fighter vs. Whalefall)

04:26 (Bad Narrative)

05:00 (No Tournament)

06:23 (Setting Up a Sequel)

08:14 (Anime Influences)

10:35 (Cast)

12:54 (Bison)

13:44 (Guile)

19:40 (Story Issues)

29:03 (Tournament 2)

29:51 (Club Fight)

43:50 (Bad Ending)

45:47 (Whalefall)

49:53 (Austin's Performances)

58:00 (Filmmaking)

1:08:55 (Filmmaking)

1:18:26 (Josh Brolin)

1:22:41 (Ending)

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Let's break the box office with Street Fighter fighting its way to a $31 million opening, You Can See Everything earning extraordinary critical acclaim, and Other Mommy, Whalefall, and Sense & Sensibility rounding out the top five!

In major news, Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help finish The Batman: Part II, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz were spotted on set for The Mummy: Book of the Dead, and Francis Lawrence is directing a Red Rising adaptation! We're also discussing new looks at Dune: Part Three and Miami Vice 85, Greta Gerwig's first Narnia trailer, Quentin Tarantino's upcoming stage play, and Sony's ambitious plan to release all four Beatles biopics simultaneously.

Plus, Netflix reportedly lays off 1,000 employees, Nicolas Cage and Antonio Banderas have been cast in True Detective Season 5, Ryan Cooler's X-Files reboot geats picked up by Hulu, and Zendaya is reportedly teaming up with Alex Garland for a new sci-fi film. We're also covering The Beekeeper 2, James Mangold's Swamp Thing, I Play Rocky, and much more!

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Project Hail Mary still stands as one of the best films of 2026. With the release of the physical media versions, a wealth of information about the making of the science fiction film has been revealed. In this episode, we'll walk you through how the entire team pulled off the amazing actions sequences, practical effects, VFX, Rocky, production design and so much more!

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Tobe Hooper's THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE is one of the most terrifying and influential horror films ever made. Filmed on a shoestring budget in the sweltering Texas heat, this independent masterpiece changed horror forever, introducing Leatherface and his deranged family to the world while establishing some of the genre's most iconic tropes.

We're exploring the film's fascinating development, disturbing real life inspirations, nightmarish production, and extraordinary filmmaking. From Daniel Pearl's gritty cinematography and Robert A. Burns' grotesque production design to its relentless soundscape and largely implied violence, we break down what makes Hooper's vision so unforgettable.

We also revisit the film scene by scene, examining its brilliant foreshadowing, astrological symbolism, slaughterhouse imagery, and commentary on American society. Plus, its controversial release, massive box-office success, lasting influence, and why The Texas Chain Saw Massacre remains an undisputed horror masterpiece!

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Other Mommy is the new winner at the box office while The Social Reckoning and Digger struggle. Plus we dive into what's next for major franchises like The Batman Part II, Sicario 3, The Exorcist, Godzilla, and Transformers.

On top of that we go into Disney, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster's massive slate of films, some fun at Universal Horror Nights, Anything But Ghosts, Sense and Sensibility, Cyberpunk, Blade Runner 2099, Ben Affleck's terrible new film, David Fincher, 28 Years Later, and Christmas with the Kringles. We wrap things up with movie trivia and a discussion of the highly anticipated GTA 6. It's another packed episode full of movie news, horror talk, franchise updates, and gaming hype!

Table of Contents:

1:38 (Box Office)

4:04 (The Social Reckoning)

6:40 (Digger hit piece)

10:14 (Batman 2)

12:15 (sicario 3)

13:24 (unclear — obscured in image)

15:30 (disney)

18:08 (anything but ghosts)

20:38 (trivia)

22:59 (sense & Sensibility)

24:03 (universal horror nights)

27:13 (exorcist)

29:57 (godzilla)

30:28 (blumhouse)

33:19 (transformers)

35:45 (cyberpunk)

37:57 (ben affleck)

39:45 (bladerunner 2099)

40:38 (mole people)

41:38 (david fincher)

42:28 (28 years later)

43:52 (christmas with the kringles)

46:45 (gta 6)

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Stanley Kubrick is one of the most influential and fascinating filmmakers in cinema history. In this Director Spotlight, we explore his journey from teenage photographer to legendary filmmaker, breaking down his obsession with creative control, meticulous research, visual style, technical innovation, and recurring themes of power, violence, technology and human nature.

We dive into Kubrick’s incredible filmography, including Paths of Glory, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut. Along the way, we explore iconic scenes and shots, cinematography, music, performances, controversies and some of the wildest behind-the-scenes stories from his career.

Finally, we examine what makes a movie “Kubrickian,” his enormous influence on modern filmmaking, the myths surrounding his perfectionism and the unrealized projects that could have changed his career. Plus, we debate his greatest film, performance, scene, shot, ending and where Kubrick belongs among the greatest directors of all time.

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