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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review | Body Horror, Cult Logic & Chaos

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple doesn’t expand the world — it traps you inside it.

On this episode of Thumb War, we dive into the franchise’s most disturbing chapter yet, breaking down Ray Fiennes’ fearless performance, the cult dynamics around the Bone Temple, and why this film feels closer to torture-adjacent body horror than traditional zombie cinema.

It’s brutal. It’s intimate. And it might be the boldest swing the series has taken.

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Episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms proves this isn’t just another Westeros spin-off — it’s something smaller, sweeter, and way more effective.

On this episode of Thumb War, we dig into why Dunk & Egg’s chemistry is the secret sauce of the series, how seeing Westeros from ground level changes everything, and why this show works even if you don’t know every sigil, house, or rebellion.

It’s funny, heartfelt, efficient storytelling — and it might be HBO’s most quietly confident fantasy series in years.

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The final season of Stranger Things is over — but the chaos behind it might be even more fascinating.

In this episode of Thumb War, we break down “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger

Things 5”, the Netflix documentary that pulls back the curtain on the most ambitious (and stressful) production of the series.

From starting Season 5 without a finished script, to massive practical sets, exhausted showrunners, crew members holding the entire production together, and the internet losing its mind over ChatGPT in the writers’ room, this doc raises as many questions as it answers.

Is the behind-the-scenes story more compelling than the finale itself? Did the Duffer Brothers try to please everyone — and end up pleasing no one? And why does the Upside Down feel less like a place and more like a logistical nightmare?

We dig into what worked, what didn’t, and why One Last Adventure might be the most honest look at Stranger Things yet.

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The Oscar nominations dropped — unfortunately, so did everything else.
We talk awards season reactions, missing movies, flu recovery, a late-night ER visit, and why sometimes real life completely derails movie discourse.

It’s not polished.
It’s not organized.
It’s extremely honest.

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We’re heading back to Westeros.

On this episode of Thumb War, we review the premiere of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the latest Game of Thrones prequel based on George R. R. Martin’s Dunk & Egg stories. We talk first impressions, performances, tone, and whether this stripped-down take on Westeros is a smart pivot—or a missed opportunity.

Is this the Thrones comeback fans have been waiting for? Or just another spinoff riding on legacy?

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James Cameron doubles down with Avatar: Fire and Ash, delivering jaw-dropping visuals, new Na’vi factions, and a full-on 3D assault on the senses.

On Thumb War, JD and Rachel debate whether Fire and Ash is the strongest Avatar yet, or proof that the franchise might finally be testing its limits. From villainous tribes and uneasy alliances to spiritual world-building and technological obsession, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why you absolutely need to see this one in theaters.

Spoilers ahead. Eyeballs may need a recovery day.

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The Housemaid (2025) Is Trashy, Twisty, and Kind of a Blast

This week on Thumb War, JD and Rachel review The Housemaid (2025), the glossy erotic thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. Directed by Paul Feig and based on the novel by Frieda McFadden, it’s packed with twists, bad decisions, and big “turn your brain off” energy.

Is it smart? Not really.

We spoil everything, debate the logic (or lack thereof), compare it to classic 90s thrillers, and agree on one thing: this movie knows exactly what it is.

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Josh Safdie turns ping pong into pure anxiety cinema with Marty Supreme (2025) — a fictionalized sports biopic packed with unlikable characters, outrageous casting, and relentless momentum.

On this episode of Thumb War, Jason and Rachel unpack why Marty Supreme works so well: from Kevin O’Leary’s scene-stealing villain turn to Timothée Chalamet’s desperate, pride-driven performance, the film’s Oscar-worthy casting, needle drops, and one hell of a final match.

If you like Safdie chaos, uncomfortable sports movies, or films where everyone is kind of terrible, this one’s for you.

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The Upside Down closes for good — and it gets weird on the way out.

On this episode of Thumb War, Jason and Rachel review Stranger Things Episodes 5–8, aka the series finale. We dig into what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why a finale that’s often frustrating still manages to land emotionally.

From baffling monster choices and zero-stakes action to genuinely touching character farewells, this is a deep dive into an ending that’s messy, modern, nostalgic, and oddly effective.

Spoilers throughout.

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This week on Thumb War, we take on Christy (2025), the true-story boxing biopic chronicling the rise — and near-destruction — of trailblazing fighter Christy Martin.

Sydney Sweeney delivers a ferocious performance in a film that doesn’t flinch from the realities of domestic abuse, control, and isolation, while still honouring Christy’s resilience and legacy.

A tough watch. A necessary one.

Big thumbs up.

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