2026 BAFTA Controversy

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.

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In this episode, we review the 2025 American period drama film Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Kwedar. The film is based on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson and stars Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy. We discuss whether this story showcases one of Joel Edgerton’s best performances, and we debate whether the film lives up to its nomination for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we review the 2026 black comedy thriller How to Make a Killing, directed by John Patton Ford and starring Glen Powell, Jessica Henwick, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris. We discuss whether the film’s premise allows it to avoid deciding whether it wants to be taken seriously, and we debate whether Glen Powell can be a leading man in a film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2025 sci-fi action-adventure comedy directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Sam Rockwell, Michael Peña, and Zazie Beetz, titled Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. We discuss whether the film does a good job of satirizing AI and its potential consequences, and we debate whether audiences are already growing tired of “AI is going to end the world” films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2025 historical tragedy film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O’Farrell. The film is based on O’Farrell’s 2020 novel and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Emily Watson. We discuss whether this origin story for one of William Shakespeare’s famous plays was entertaining. We also debate whether the film should be nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2025 Norwegian drama film Sentimental Value, starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. We discuss whether the film lives up to the numerous accolades it has received, including eight Academy Award nominations. We also debate whether the film is rightfully in the Best Picture race at the Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the first batch of episodes from the second season of the hit HBO Max original series The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle. We discuss how the new season begins over the July 4th weekend and how that setting plays a role in the new patients we see. We also debate whether we like some of the new cast members on the hospital team and how their roles may develop over the rest of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.