We flip the switch on Christopher Nolan's Tenet, a time-bending thriller that's as audacious as it is divisive. For our 40th episode spectacular, we step away from De Niro to tackle one of our favorite modern blockbusters—a film we've defended since day one. We dig into Tenet's ambitious sci-fi mechanics, its dense but economical storytelling, and how Nolan builds meaning through spectacle. Along the way, we highlight Hoyte van Hoytema's crisp IMAX visuals, Ludwig Göransson's propulsive score, and the film's big ideas about free will, identity, and inevitability. Wikipedia page for Tenet. Films recommended this episode:

• Miami Vice
• Interstellar

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• Tenet Fight Scene Explained