We fly into post WWII Japan and break down this 2023 monster movie that will obliterate your expectations! Coming out of the horror/thriller division of our Reel March Madness tournament, one of us watches it for the first time and immediately sees why it was voted for. The incredible anti-war and emotion make for an interesting film even without Godzilla, but we absolutely get some jaw dropping monster moments too. We go through the list of all of the amazingly deep characters and what they add to the film, speculate where the upcoming sequel will go, reveal what the meaning of the movie title actually is, and much more! Suit up and prepare for a fight, but don't say all of your goodbyes because we're going on this mission to come back home.

Join us as we reveal the worst thing we've ever done and then suffer the fallout from it with this brand new comedy drama from Kristoffer Borgli. After a very intriguing trailer with a great hook, this film was highly anticipated for us and now that it's out, it's got people talking. We talk about the Robert Pattinson & Zendaya pairing and the 2 other films coming this year with both of them, the unexpected dark subject matter blended with a comedic tone, the great setups and payoffs included throughout, and much more! Hop in for a great conversation with good vibes because neither of us are a Rachel.

00:00 – Intro & First Thoughts05:16 – Family Meeting (Audience Reactions)11:08 – Characters, Acting & Tone17:02 – Spoiler Talk: The Big Reveal26:23 – Dark Humor & Themes32:32 – Relationships & Moral Conflict39:47 – Story Choices & Expectations47:23 – Decisions & Consequences57:23 – Wedding Chaos & Fallout01:03:09 – The Ending Discussion01:04:04 – Zendaya vs. Rob Game01:09:14 – The Filmmies (Awards)01:20:08 – Final Thoughts & Outro

We start going through experimental podcast trials as we dive into this 2013 docu-drama starring Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, & Jennifer Garner. This film won the vote in our March Madness tournament to come out of the drama division and so we delivered. We both went into this movie very blindly and it surprised us with character depth, unexpected plot turns, and raw emotion. From the great performances, earned character arcs, and clever visual style, this movie sheds light on an interesting operation that came from a serious problem in the 80s. I know it sounds good, but check with your doctor because this podcast is approved by the FDA.

We go up to the Petrova line to gather samples of this 2021 book turned into the brand new film that's everything the movies need! An original space story attached to end-of-the-world stakes, but coupled with a light and heartfelt tone is a unique blend we've never seen before. This is the kind of crowd pleasing movie with magical visual moments that brings people back to theatres! We get into the achievement of making us care about a faceless rock, Ryan Gosling's loveable performance, improving on the final twist, and much more. Tap in because this episode is a really fun listen about a really fun movie, statement.

We head to Sweden to solve a 40 year old case of Harriet Vanger as we talk about this 2011 mystery thriller. Based on a classic book trilogy, Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, and Stellan Skarsgard carry this story in a twisted family that evolves and keeps you guessing. David Fincher continues his fascination with killers and brings his signature style and attention to detail to this dark subject matter. We get into the characters being used for emotion vs plot, the unapologetic approach to the visceral scenes, the aspects that could've gotten a little more attention, and much more! Tap in for a fun episode on a great movie that isn't such a fun watch.

00:00 Welcome Back to the Film Room

02:31 First Watch Thoughts on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

08:29 Family Meeting: Where Does This Rank in Fincher’s Catalog?

14:34 This Mystery Is Messy, Creepy, and Hard to Shake

20:24 Why Fincher Was Built for Movies Like This

27:01 The Basement Reveal and the Martin Switch-Up

29:53 Lisbeth vs. Michael: Who’s Really Carrying the Movie?

38:02 Their Relationship Was Weird… and That Ending Hurt

44:21 Fincher, Technology, and the Details That Make This Movie Hit

52:26 The Violence, Silence, and Dark Choices That Stick With You

01:10:04 The Filmmies Begin

Would you like to be reborn into 1920s Chicago to accompany an assembled monster or would you prefer not to? Deion is out sick this week so I (Scott) am joined by a very special guest, my wife! We discuss this new noir drama from Maggie Gyllenhaal that stars Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, Jake Gyllenhaal & Penelope Cruz. We get into the messy story that's at least entertaining, the not-so-subtle message of feminism throughout, where Maggie succeeds as a director, and much more. Load up on some fountain change and protect your tongue because HERE COMES THE MOTHER****ING BRIDE!!

Making paper is an art and we're not ready to give it up without a fight! This 2025 dark comedy is littered with visual candy and little story elements that are so fun to consider the significance of. This makes for a great conversation as we ask ourselves questions and ponder what the answers might be in what Park Chan-wook said he hoped would be his masterpiece. We get deep into each major character and how they seamlessly come together, the incredible achievement of making such a crazy story so believable, some of our favourite camera work moments, and much more! Watch out for snakes, prepare for those interviews, and remember your loving family will support you fully as you seek new opportunities.

00:00 Welcome back to The Film Room
04:30 First reactions and the Park Chan-wook experience
12:45 Why we’re rooting for a killer
22:30 The kills, the planning, and getting better at it
35:40 Family pressure, guilt, and crossing the line
46:00 Culture, shame, and having “no other choice”
56:50 The ending, empty wins, and what it all means
57:55 The Filmies: laziness, MVPs, and standout moments
01:31:55 Final thoughts and wrap-up

Join us as we hunt down everyone ahead of us in line for our family fortune while talking about this new dark comedy film. Glenn Powell, Margaret Qualley, and Ed Harris star in this episodic story of murder with a lighter tone. A24 doesn't seem to have much faith in it because we've seen 0 promo for this and the box office reflects that. We talk about what works and doesn't work about the series of kills, whether Beckett understood his mother's true message or not, the great twist at the end that saved the film for one of us, and much more! Tap in for a fun conversation and never stop fighting until you have the life you deserve.

00:00 Welcome back to The Film Room
05:30 First impressions and why nobody’s seen this movie
15:40 Family Meeting: the audience was split
27:40 Relationships, bad decisions, and moral grey areas
41:20 Pacing issues, tone shifts, and what almost lost us
48:40 The twist that changes everything
58:10 Ed Harris enters like the final boss
01:01:55 Plot holes, realism, and tough questions
01:02:45 The Filmies: best, worst, and most questionable choices
01:14:05 MVPs, standout moments, and favorite scenes
01:31:55 Final thoughts and wrap-up

What's your favourite scary movie? Join us as we talk all about this incredible achievement in movie making that absolutely should not have worked. Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, and Matthew Lillard bring these self-aware characters to life in a genre bending mystery that will make you laugh and tremble the whole way through. Wes Craven brings his horror experience and then completely flips everything on its head. We dive into why the unique tone works, the origins of the ghostface mask, the many ways this film almost didn't happen, and much more! We like to have fun, BUT IF YOU DON'T PRESS PLAY THEN WE'RE GOING TO GUT YOU LIKE A FISH!

00:00 – Welcome to The Film Room

09:30 – Personal Connections & First-Time vs Superfan Energy

19:30 – Why Scream Feels Different

29:40 – Characters, Killers & Plot Twists

35:30 – Motives, Plans & the Meta Horror Angle

40:45 – Dewey, Gale & the Principal Scene

43:00 – Horror Rules, Tropes & Social Commentary

52:50 – Building Tension, Violence & Performances

01:04:00 – Behind the Scenes & Ghostface

01:10:40 – The Filmmies (Awards Time)

We're joined by a special guest, Yujen, as we find a mysterious hole and develop telekinesis. We use our new powers to fly through this 2012 superhero thriller that flips your expectations on their head. Starring Michael B Jordan before his mega fame, this film takes a much darker and more grounded approach than the superhero films we were getting at the time. We get into why the found footage style works so well, the realistic depiction of teenage boys gaining powers, find some hilarious nitpicks on the movie, and much more. Tap in for a great episode with our boy, Yujen and just try to remember where you parked.

00:00 – Welcome to The Film Room

06:00 – Family Meeting: Found Footage & First Reactions

15:00 – The Slow Build: Powers, Bullying & Andrew’s Darkness

30:00 – The Breaking Point

43:00 – Full Supervillain Mode

55:00 – Plot Holes, Police Logic & Sequel Talk

01:10:00 – The Filmmies Award Show

01:33:00 – Final Thoughts & Cultural Relevance