Is Wes Anderson’s magic starting to wear thin?

This week, Brandon and Shea take on The Phoenician Scheme and unpack whether Anderson’s movies are starting to feel like more style over substance. Then they turn to Ballerina, the latest attempt to franchise out from John Wick. Shea doesn’t hold back either, calling it a hollow, heartless cash grab that proves how far studios will go to milk a franchise dry.

From stale auteurs to franchise burnout, there's plenty to talk about this week!

New episodes of Talkies every week. Follow the show and leave us a review!

Shea and Brandon dive headfirst into death’s design with a full ranking of the Final Destination franchise, including the latest movie Bloodlines.

Brandon loves this franchise but Shea? Not so much. How do their rankings compare? Listen and find out.
Rate the show, follow us, and let us know what movie is your favourite!

This fuse definitely lit. In this spoiler-filled episode, Shea, Brandon, and Adriana dive deep into Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and talk through all the big swings, emotional punches, and jaw-dropping stunts from the latest (and maybe last?) outing for Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt.

From franchise callbacks that had us grinning ear to ear, to the bloated first act and our thoughts on Gabriel as a villain, we’re covering it all — including whether this finale truly reckons with its title.

This is why we go to the movies!

What happens when you watch all seven Mission: Impossible movies in one sitting? Chaos, clarity, and a lot of Tom Cruise running.

In this episode, Shea and Adriana break down their one-day Mission: Impossible marathon and rank each film from worst to best and reflecting on how the franchise has evolved. From the high-stakes thrills of Fallout to the style shift in Ghost Protocol, they unpack what makes each entry tick (or explode).

Along the way, they explore Ethan Hunt’s journey, the franchise’s villains, the role of practical stunts vs CGI, and the emotional stakes that have crept in over time. Whether you're a die-hard Mission fan or just Cruise-curious, this episode dives deep into one of the most iconic action series of all time!

Adriana’s back from Greece and Poland, and we’re diving headfirst into everything from European adventures to in-flight movie picks.

In this episode, we unpack Adriana's trip and take a sharp left into the economics of cinema, including the surprising potential of Trump tariffs on film production and what they could mean.

From there, we review the recent horror flick Clown in a Cornfield. Expect a deep dive into horror clichés, character development (or lack thereof), and the generational tensions baked into this modern slasher.

Like what you hear? Be sure to rate and follow the show!

In this episode of Talkies, Shea Angus and Brandon dive into the triumphant return of the movie theater experience in an era dominated by streaming. They explore why the big screen still reigns supreme, from the communal energy of theatergoers to the undeniable magic of immersive cinematic moments that simply can't be replicated at home.

The war between theatres and streamers is raging and theatres got a big win recently. From original movies like Sinners and the theatrical re-releases of Revenge of the Sith raking in cash, audiences are making a statement that the desire to experience movies in a theatre is still there.

Shea and Brandon discuss the impact of box office trends, the nostalgia of shared movie experiences, and the growing importance of advocating for theatrical runs.

So, sit back, grab your popcorn, and tune in as they break down why, no matter how many times we hit pause, you can’t stream this feeling.

Brandon and Shea are back this week with The Accountant 2, a movie that’s funny and about what they boys expected. They dive into the math, the murder, and the glorious mess of brotherly violence.

But then Drop happened. And everything fell apart.
Shea absolutely unloads on this so-called thriller, from the endless cliches to the baffling story choices to the straight-up criminal pacing. Brandon tries to play diplomat… for a while. Expect rants, roasts, and a full-on cinematic intervention for bad thriller writing.

It’s chaos. It’s catharsis. It’s Talkies.

Shea and Brandon are back this week to talk all about Warfare and Sinners!

Before you listen to this week's episode, make sure you go see Sinners in theatres! You won't want to miss this one and the boys are eager to talk about this one.

Brandon and Shea are back at it again this week, this time unpacking the wild ride that is Freaky Tales and the curious case of Luckiest Man in America.

But that's not all… Brandon took his first trip to The Forum here in Montreal and, let’s just say he did not find it fun. Cue a full-on rant about Cineplex, modern theatres, and the state of moviegoing today. Popcorn was thrown. Metaphorically. The only way in which it ever should be!

This week, we’re talking Working Man and Death of a Unicorn! One’s a Statham-fueled rescue mission with (an admittedly thin amount of) blue collar grit, the other’s an A24 dark comedy with dead unicorns, daddy issues, & Will Poulter.Between the male fantasies, the pacing problems, and the Will Poulter of it all, how did we feel? Tune in to find out!