In 1991, cinema changed forever.

This week on Code Noir, Curtis J François and Jamaal Norman dive into Terminator 2: Judgment Day — the blockbuster that redefined action, revolutionised visual effects, and gave us one of the most unexpected emotional gut-punches in film history.

But beneath the explosions, the liquid metal, and the iconic one-liners, T2 is something deeper: a story about control, surveillance, and the terrifying speed of technological progress. It’s a film that asks what happens when the systems we build to protect us become the very thing that destroys us.

We break down:

• How James Cameron and Industrial Light & Magic changed cinema forever
• The T-800’s evolution from villain to protector — and unlikely father figure
• Sarah Connor as one of the most important action heroes ever put on screen
• The T-1000 as a perfect, unstoppable symbol of modern policing and control
• Why Miles Dyson might be the moral centre of the entire story

Set against a pivotal year in entertainment, alongside The Silence of the Lambs, Beauty and the Beast, and Boyz n the Hood, Terminator 2 stands as both a technical milestone and a cultural warning.

Because in the end, this isn’t just a story about machines rising up.
It’s about the choices we make before they do.

No fate. No guarantees. Just consequences.

Time to dust off the cobwebs

TC and CJ talk

HBO Max

The Other bennett sister

Experditanry force

SNL UK

Epsom

Elections

Disappointment 

Manosphere

What would you trade for the perfect life? Fame? Love? Power?
And more importantly… who’s writing the contract?

This week on Code Noir, CJ and Jamaal dive into Bedazzled (2000) — the glossy, chaotic, and surprisingly philosophical remake of the 1967 British cult classic. Starring Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley as a devil who knows exactly what you want before you do, the film takes the classic Faustian bargain and drags it straight into the early internet age.

We break down the seven wishes, the twisted outcomes, and what they reveal about ego, identity, and the illusion of control in a world obsessed with self-reinvention. From its roots in Swinging London satire to its Y2K transformation into a slick Hollywood morality tale, Bedazzled becomes more than just a comedy — it’s a mirror of a culture learning to sell itself.

Along the way, we explore:

• The evolution of the Devil from sardonic trickster to seductive brand
• Why every wish fails (and what that says about us)
• Early 2000s obsession with image, success, and “having it all”
• Whether Elliot is the problem… or just the symptom

Because in the end, Bedazzled isn’t really about the Devil.
It’s about us — and the deals we keep making with ourselves.

No pitchfork required.

Code Noir — Sinners

In this episode of Code Noir, we dive into Sinners, a film that blends horror, history and music to explore themes of power, identity and redemption.

Set against the backdrop of the American South, the story goes beyond vampires and supernatural horror to examine deeper questions about cultural exploitation, morality and the cost of survival. Through its characters and unforgettable moments, the film challenges us to consider who the real villains are and whether anyone can truly escape their past.

We break down the key scenes, the performances and the symbolism, from the haunting use of music to the film’s portrayal of race and identity. Along the way, we ask whether Sinners is a story about monsters or a reflection of the world that creates them.

Join us as we unpack one of the most talked-about and debated films in recent memory.

Curtis and Dave begin the return of the World's Finest podcast.

We discuss all the shows you could be watching and those you do not have to this week.

Including the review of Amazon's latest hit Fallout

Curtis, Jamaal and TC come at the Local and Mayorial Elections from all directions and views in the latest bonus episode of the Global Frequency

Trailer Talk

Big Dave and Curtis talk about the latest trailer of Deadpool and Wolverine - Does it look good? will it turn the tide for Marvel does it even need to do that?