In this episode, we check into the Airbnb from hell and dive deep into Zach Cregger’s Barbarian. We talk about the movie’s wild twists, its unsettling take on fear and trust, the horrors lurking beneath the surface, and the moments that had us questioning every decision the characters made.

Spoilers ahead as we break down what makes Barbarian such a clever, unpredictable, and deeply disturbing horror film. Grab your flashlight, double-check that locked door, and come hang out with us for a conversation about one of the genre’s biggest surprises.

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This week in movie news, we break down the box office led by Practical Magic 2, the insane demand for Dune: Part Three, and The Odyssey becoming Universal’s highest grossing film ever.

Plus, we discuss Tom Holland’s latest box office milestones, the first trailers for M. Night Shyamalan’s Remain as well as Artificial, and Crystal Lake, huge reactions to I Play Rocky, The Batman: Part II comparisons to The Godfather Part II, and the return of Point Break. We also talk Whalefall, Primetime, and why massive gaps between streaming seasons may be killing audience interest!

Table Of Contents:

03:34 (Dune 3)
04:50 (Holland)
06:21 (Remain)
07:00 (I Play Rocky)
08:06 (Artificial Trailer)
10:07 (Mr. Irrelevant)
11:50 (Crystal Lake)
12:39 (Whalefall)
14:25 (Modern TV)
18:12 (The Batman 2)
19:11 (Primetime)
19:59 (Point Break)
22:27 (New iPhone)
24:27 (Bill Skarsgård)

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Days of Thunder might have been sold as “Top Gun with race cars,” but behind the scenes, it became one of the wildest blockbuster productions of the 1990s.

We’re revisiting Tony Scott’s NASCAR classic, breaking down Tom Cruise’s iconic performance as Cole Trickle, Robert Duvall’s Harry Hogge, the incredible racing sequences, Hans Zimmer’s score, and why the movie has only gotten better with age.

We also dive into the insane story of how the movie was made: Cruise hitting nearly 175 MPH at Daytona, real movie cars qualifying for NASCAR races, Robert Towne rewriting scenes while Cruise was literally driving around the track, dozens of real cars being wrecked, and a production that ballooned toward $60 million while racing to finish just weeks before release.

Plus, we explore how Days of Thunder helped change the way racing is photographed on film and why it may be one of the most important early movies in the evolution of Tom Cruise’s obsession with putting actors inside the action for real.

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In this episode, we take a look back at one of the most memorable years in modern cinema: 2008.

From blockbuster hits like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to acclaimed films like WALL-E, Slumdog Millionaire, Gran Torino, and Tropic Thunder, 2008 delivered an impressive mix of action, drama, comedy, animation, and adventure.

We revisit the biggest movies of the year, discuss the films that made an impact, and look at which ones still hold up today.

Join us as we take a trip back to 2008 and revisit an incredible year at the movies.

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This week we break down the new Harry Potter trailer... the visuals, characters and how it holds up to the films, plus season 2 castings.

Resident Evil is tracking for a franchise-best $35–40 million opening, but Zach Cregger says he’ll never direct another franchise IP again. The Odyssey has crossed $1 billion internationally, the first non-sequel or non-remake to do it since Avatar. We also cover the Street Fighter trailer, Adria Arjona teasing Man of Tomorrow, and Inde Navarrette in Apple’s The Waffle House Index. The Runner opens at 9%, Gal Gadot’s lowest-rated film ever. Margaret Qualley and Monica Barbaro are top contenders to play Adele Astaire opposite Tom Holland. 

The Last of Us Season 3 will have no Naughty Dog involvement. Plus first looks at East of Eden, Alpha Gang, Pendulum, Ink, La Bola Negra, and Tenzing, and the Godzilla Minus Zero trailer on September 8.Noah Jupe joins Avengers: Secret Wars. Spider-Noir is canceled after one acclaimed season. Dave Bautista is training as Kratos for God of War, and Wildman... John Wick meets Bigfoot... is in the works. 

Table Of Contents:
0:00 (Intro)
0:43 (Box Office)
4:23 (Resident Evil)
6:18 (Harry Potter)
12:59 (Street Fighter)
13:48 (Wonder Woman)
14:35 (Inde Navarette)
15:21 (The Runner)
16:54 (Fred Astaire Film)
18:24 (Lucas Museum)
20:52 (The Last of Us)
22:36 (East of Eden)
23:43 (Alpha Gang)
24:27 (Halloween Horror Nights)
25:35 (Godzilla Minus Zero)
25:50 (Ink)
27:06 (Avengers)
28:32 (Cars)
28:51 (Spider-Noir)
29:31 (Tenzing)
29:57 (Focker-In-Law)
31:01 (God of War)
31:44 (Wildman)

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From Universal Monsters to Jurassic Park and beyond, this episode dives into the history of the creature feature—the movies that made monsters cinematic icons.

We trace the evolution of creature horror from the golden age of King Kong and The Invisible Man through the classic Universal Monsters, giant predators, dinosaurs, werewolves, and the creatures that defined modern horror and sci-fi.

Along the way, we discuss Jaws, Predator, The Fly, Jurassic Park, The Descent, The Cabin in the Woods, Crawl, and Annihilation, while exploring what makes a great movie monster—and why audiences have never stopped being fascinated by things that go bump in the dark.

From practical effects and iconic designs to VFX, horror trends, and the enduring appeal of the monster movie, this is a history of creature features.

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Table of Contents:

02:59 (Kong) 04:03 (The Invisible Man VFX) 05:07 (Universal Monsters Movies) 07:38 (Miliceny) 09:50 (Creature Features) 11:22 (Jaws) 13:34 (Isolation Movies) 16:56 (Greatest) 19:38 (Predator) 21:12 (The Fly) 25:20 (Werewolf in London) 32:57 (Guillermo) 35:50 (Jurassic) 37:38 (Raptors) 39:38 (The Descent) 42:52 (Don't Move Interview) 1:01:06 (The Host) 1:02:51 (Crawl) 1:04:07 (Cabin in the Woods) 1:06:42 (Annihilation)

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Rockstar just dropped an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, and it may be one of the most cinematic video games ever made. But with GTA VI shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment releases of the decade, could it actually impact Hollywood?

We break down everything revealed in the new GTA VI footage, its massive open world, Jason and Lucia’s crime story, the game’s obvious cinematic influences, and the increasingly blurry line between movies and video games. Then we tackle the bigger question: Will GTA VI hurt the box office? Could audiences stay home during its launch? Should movie studios start avoiding major video game releases? And is Hollywood now competing with PlayStation and Xbox for the future of blockbuster entertainment?

GTA VI isn’t replacing cinema, but it might change what audiences expect from it.

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This week, we’re covering a packed slate of movie, TV, gaming, and pop-culture news. We dig into Dog Stars, Alien: Covenant, GTA 6, Harry Potter, The Social Reckoning, Cliff Booth, Heat 2, The Mandalorian, RoboCop, Xbox, Fjord, The Uprising, Ali G, Avengers: Endgame, 12 12 12, and Unabomber.

Plus, we get into the newly announced Days of Thunder 2, with Tom Cruise returning as Cole Trickle and Anne Hathaway joining the cast for the 2028 sequel.

And we take a look at Resident Evil, including its box-office prospects and whether Zach Cregger's reboot has a shot at becoming the biggest opening in the franchise. Current tracking has climbed as high as a $40–50 million domestic opening, which would set a new franchise record.

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Table of Contents:

02:20 (Dog Stars)

04:10 (Alien: Covenant)
08:28 (GTA 6)

10:21 (Harry Potter)
12:28 (The Social Reckoning)
15:27 (Cliff Booth)
16:13 (Heat 2)
17:10 (The Mandalorian)
17:41 (RoboCop)
18:41 (Xbox)
19:20 (Fjord)
20:45 (The Uprising)
21:55 (Ali G)
22:52 (Avengers: Endgame)
23:28 (12 12 12)
24:12 (Unabomber)

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DUNE 3

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It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile... winning's winning. Buckle up and hit the NOS... we’re talking about The Fast and the Furious! In this episode, we revisit the movie that kicked off one of Hollywood’s most outrageous and enduring franchises. We break down the street racing, undercover cops, insane stunts, iconic cars, unforgettable lines, and the early-2000s energy that made this film a cultural phenomenon.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or wondering how it all started, join us as we take a nostalgic ride back to where the family began.

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