Lanterns - “Bad Optics” (S1, E6)

In this episode, we review the 2026 American psychological crime thriller film directed by Lance Oppenheim in his narrative feature film debut, starring Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers, titled Primetime. We discuss whether or not To Catch a Predator is an iconic show that deserved its own film, and we debate whether Robert Pattinson is on a legendary acting run based on the films he has been in during 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the first season of the 2026 American crime drama television series created by Elizabeth Meriwether and loosely inspired by the 1987 film Black Widow by Ronald Bass, starring Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, and Scoot McNairy, titled Furious. We discuss why this series is receiving such praise for its execution of a familiar concept, and we debate whether or not we are looking forward to the second season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we continue with our weekly recaps of the latest superhero television series from HBO Max and the DC Universe, starring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Kelly Macdonald, titled Lanterns. We discuss the unique relationship John has with his family in the aftermath of everything that happened to him in Rushville 10 years ago, and we debate whether Sheriff Kerry’s son might be an alien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2026 horror film and latest installment in the Resident Evil franchise, written and directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, and Kali Reis, titled Resident Evil. We discuss whether or not this might be one of the best films in the franchise, and we debate which horror scenes stood out to us the most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2026 American sword and sorcery film based on Mattel’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise, starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba, titled Masters of the Universe. We discuss whether or not this film was wrongfully panned by critics, and we debate whether they will attempt to make a sequel even though it was a box office failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2026 American black comedy supernatural horror film directed by Casper Kelly in his directorial debut, starring Cristin Milioti, Patton Oswalt, Michael Shannon, Topher Grace, and Keegan Michael Key, titled Buddy. We discuss whether or not this story is a unique take on a Barney like character, and we highlight some of our favorite kill scenes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we continue with our weekly recaps of the latest superhero television series from HBO Max and the DC Universe, starring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Kelly Macdonald, titled Lanterns. We discuss our reactions to the action scenes in the Battle of Rushville, and we debate whether John got played like a simp over Zoe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2026 South Korean epic science fiction action thriller film written and directed by Na Hong jin, titled Hope. We discuss our favorite action scenes from the film, and we debate whether foreign action films are starting to set the standard for the genre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we continue with our weekly recaps of the latest superhero television series from HBO Max and the DC Universe, starring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Kelly Macdonald, titled Lanterns. We discuss our reaction to finding out the true identity of the Manhunter, and we debate who is right not to trust the other between Hal and John.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the second season of the Amazon Prime original animated series from the Batman universe titled Batman: Caped Crusader. We discuss how the introductions of the Riddler and the Joker were received this season, and we debate whether the series will eventually introduce more members of the Batman family than villains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.