Predator: Badlands

In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes Phil Lord and Christopher Miller science fair of Project Hail Mary, where amnesia meets interstellar stakes. We break down the Interstellar Ken energy of Ryan Gosling and the undeniable "cuteness factor" of his five-legged, musical co-star. Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music. Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Writers: Drew Goddard, Andy Weir Stars: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz Produced: Amy Pascal, Gosling, Lord and Miller, Andy Weir

Strap in as we hunt down Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands (2025). We're dissecting Elle Fanning's role as a chatty, bisected synthetic "backpack" and wondering if our Predator hero, Dex, has too many daddy issues. From exploding caterpillars to a funny baby monkey , we explore the noisy world-building and that Aliens-inspired yellow mech suit finale. Is he too soft, or just misunderstood? Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music. Director: Dan Trachtenberg Writers: Patrick Aison, Dan Trachtenberg, Jim Thomas Stars: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Ravi Narayan

Grab a wooden stake and a cold beer as we dive into Ryan Coogler's Sinners. We're breaking down Michael B. Jordan's twin-on-twin action and Jack O'Connell's unhinged, "turned up to eleven" performance. From vampire hive minds to KKK shootouts , we discuss whether this R-rated gamble is a masterpiece or just needs a trim to get there. Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music. Director: Ryan Coogler Writer: Ryan Coogler Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Jack O'Connell, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Delroy Lindo, Li Jun Li Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian

In this episode, we dissect Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia. We dive into Emma Stone's Oscar-nominated performance as a CEO kidnapped by conspiracy theorists convinced she's an alien. From corporate jargon to chemical castration and woolen-clad extraterrestrials, it's a hilarious, cynical look at humanity's self-destruction. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Writers: Will Tracy, Jang Joon-hwan Stars: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Alicia Silverstone Produced by Ari Aster Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music.

We are back and discussing the latest Netflix joint, The Rip.  Is our love of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck enough to overcome the usual Netflix pratfalls?  Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music.

We're talking about the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni hit of 2024, It Ends With Us.  Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music.

We close out our "Christmas" series (debatable) with Netflix's Carry-On, a movie so full of clichés it should come with a free eye roll. From the improbable plot to the over-the-top drama, they pull no punches in roasting this forgettable thriller.  Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music.

We continue to celebrate the holiday season with the modern classic, The Family Man. We are joined by Michael Denniston of Sober Cinema to revel in the greatness of this film's superhero, Nicolas Cage. Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music.

We are back and in the holiday spirit. This episode, we discuss the 1984 holiday classic, Gremlins.  Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music. https://twitter.com/TruBromanceCast https://letterboxd.com/TrueBromance/

It's time for Amanda to get in touch with her inner Brat Packer so we dive into the John Hughes classic, The Breakfast Club.  Special thanks to Le Goose for our intro music.