Slanted

In this episode, we review the 2025 American body horror comedy film written and directed by Amy Wang, titled Slanted. We discuss whether the plot of this movie is creative or more offensive, and we debate whether we are enjoying all of these films and TV shows that seem to be based on the premise of the 2024 film The Substance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a YouTube Live review of the 2026 blockbuster science fiction adventure film Project Hail Mary, produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and written by Drew Goddard, based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, and Lionel Boyce. We discuss whether the hype surrounding this film matches its performance, and we debate whether Ryan Gosling is now the number one leading actor in Hollywood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2006 hood classic coming-of-age comedy-drama and the directorial debut of music video director Chris Robinson, starring T.I., Lauren London, Antwan André Patton, Mykelti Williamson, and Keith David, titled ATL. We discuss whether this film has gotten better with time, and we debate whether it is the last film to be considered a “hood classic.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew discusses movie franchises that continued longer than they should have. We explore how and why the quality of these franchises declined and debate which ones should never release another project moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the second season of the Netflix original series One Piece, based on the popular anime TV series of the same name. We discuss whether the show is moving in the right direction now that the characters are established, and we debate how much longer the live-action concept can successfully continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we continue our recaps of the hit HBO Max original series The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle. We review Episodes 6–10 and discuss how the Fourth of July weekend brings an influx of new patients while highlighting social issues surrounding the cost of quality healthcare, the overlooked challenges of mental illness, and the intense stress doctors and nurses face during every hour of their shifts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the first season of the new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. We discuss why this spin-off feels very different in tone from the original series and even from House of the Dragon. We also debate whether this series could end up being the best since the original run of Game of Thrones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a classic rewatchable review of the 1996 crime thriller Fargo, directed by the Coen Brothers and starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, and Steve Buscemi. We discuss whether the film still holds up after all these years, and we debate whether the TV series that followed has heightened the film’s legacy or is even better than the original.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dive into a review of the film The Bride, directed by Maggie Gillan Hall. We discuss the movie's narrative, which jumps between different timelines and storylines. We also share our thoughts on the performances, particularly Jesse Buckley's portrayal of the Bride, and the film's themes of loneliness, feminism, and violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the premiere of the second season of the hit Hulu original series Paradise, starring Sterling K. Brown. We discuss whether the new season is starting off as strong as the last season ended, and we debate whether being outside of the domed world this season will help or hurt the plot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.