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This week, we’re slithering into Anaconda (VOD), the meta reboot nobody asked for but we’re very glad we got!

We kick things off with a ‘new on streaming’ rundown (0:07) — what’s worth your time, what’s an easy skip, and what you can safely ignore while scrolling.

Finally, we get into Anaconda (16:42) where Jack Black + Paul Rudd are incredible, the comedy hits, and honestly? This re-imagining rules!

We tease next week’s episode at...

This week, we’re diving into two very timely Stephen King adaptations: The Long Walk (Starz) and The Running Man (Paramount+). They’re dystopian, sweaty, a little terrifying, and somehow hitting way too close to home right now. king stays predicting the future 

We kick things off with our live reactions to the Oscar noms that just dropped — surprises, snubs, chaos, the whole thing (0:07).

Then, we slow things down for The Long Walk...

This week, we’re getting a little soft (in the best way) and talking about two quietly life-affirming gems from last year: Train Dreams (Netflix) and The Life of Chuck (Hulu).

We kick things off with a spoiler-free check-in on Primate (2026), a new creature feature that definitely has people talking (0:07).

Then, we talk about the vibe that is Train Dreams (08:02), before finally getting into Mike Flanagan’s masterpiece, The Life o...

This week, we’re diving into Bugonia (Peacock), the latest mind-bender from Yorgos Lanthimos and a serious Oscar contender.

Before that, we kick things off with our reactions to the Golden Globes winners (0:07)— the surprises, the snubs, and the wins that actually made sense. Awards season chaos is officially in full swing!

Finally, we get into Bugonia (21:19), where Jesse Plemons + Emma Stone are doing that thing again and we have...

We’re back for 2026! 

This week, we’re diving into One Battle After Another (HBO Max), Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest starring Leo DiCaprio.

Before that, we kick things off by defending the Stranger Things series finale (0:07). The internet loves to overreact, so we put things into perspective by revisiting some truly awful TV finales.

Finally, we get into One Battle After Another (33:21) — this one has big Oscar energy and we’re br...

This week, we’re diving into Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix), the newest Benoit Blanc whodunit — and somehow this franchise just keeps getting better!

Before that, we kick things off with a packed news segment (0:07) — ♥️ Rob Reiner’s incredible legacy 🤡 IT: Welcome to Derry finale 🎖️ 2026 Golden Globe nominations

Finally, we get into Wake Up Dead Man (28:47). Twisty, smart, and ridiculously entertaining, we brea...

This week we’re talking about Influencer (Netflix), an indie horror thriller that surprised the hell out of us.

Before that, we kick things off with our very strong reactions to the biggest entertainment news of the year: Netflix buying Warner Brothers (0:07). And the ripple effects for HBO, DC, theatrical releases, and the future of streaming? Buckle up. 

Then, we dive into the twists & turns of Influencer (11:58) — seriously,...

This week, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood films of the year — Ari Aster’s Eddington (HBO Max).

But before that, we kick things off with our thoughts on Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 (0:07) — and YES, we get into spoilers. Theories, shocks, heartbreak… nothing is off limits!

Then, we dive into how much we loved Eddington (31:25) — It’s weird, it’s ambitious, it’s Aster doing exactly what Aster does best.

We teas...

This week, we’re diving into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (Netflix) — From the gothic atmosphere to the stunning performances, this might just be one of the best films of the year.

Before that, we kick things with some major movie news you won’t want to miss (0:07): 👽 Predator: Badlands spoiler-free reaction 🧞‍♂️ The Mummy Reboot 💣 V for Vendetta TV Series 🎶 Sabrina Carpenter starring in Alice in Wonderland musical 💀...

This week, we’re diving into two political thrillers that hit way harder in 2025 than they did when they first dropped: The Hunt (Hulu/Peacock) + V for Vendetta (VOD).

Before that, we kick things off with some quick spoiler-free thoughts about two new HBOMax series: It: Welcome to Derry, the long-awaited Pennywise prequel, and The Chair Company, a dark satire that’s already making waves (0:07).

Next, we dive into The Hunt (19:03), ...

Our Halloween episode has arrived — and we’re diving deep into Weapons (HBO Max) — the year’s biggest, boldest horror movie that’s got everyone talking.

Before that, we kick things off with some quick spoiler-free thoughts on The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (0:07) — the new Hulu thriller that might just sneak up on you…

Then, we dive into Weapons (08:31) — it’s intense, unpredictable, and genuinely terrifying in a way only the best ...

Week 4 of our October Horror Series is here, and we’re diving into the slippery, squirmy world of Body Horror — starting with David Cronenberg’s classic The Fly (Hulu), and ending with one of this year’s wildest surprises, Together (VOD).

We kick things off with some Halloween costume inspo, brainstorming horror-themed ideas before diving into all the ooze (0:07). 

Then, we dive into The Fly (09:40), a masterpiece of transformation...

Week 3 of our October Horror Series is here — and this time, we’re going bleak with Bring Her Back (HBO Max). It’s dark, emotional, and one of the year’s most quietly powerful genre entries.

Before that, we talk about a couple of brand-new trailers that have us hyped for next year: Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and Send Help, the latest horror from Sam Raimi (0:07).

Then, we dive into the well of sadness that is Bring Her Back (07...

Week 2 of our October Horror Series is all about one of our favorite sub-genres: Anthologies — and there’s no better franchise to dig into than V/H/S.

Before diving into the carnage, we kick things off with our thoughts on the jaw-dropping new trailer for Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, which hits select theaters later this month (0:07).

Then, we get into all things V/H/S, from the scrappy origins to this year’s blood-soaked new...

We’re kicking off our October Horror Series by diving into one of the genre’s most enduring sub-genres: Zombies!

Before the zombie mayhem, we share some quick spoiler-free thoughts on The Long Walk, the new Stephen King adaptation in theaters now (0:07)— and yes, it more than lives up to the hype.

First, we go back to the gore-filled roots with George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead (Peacock) (08:34)— a classic that still drips atmosph...

This week, we’re back with another recommendation showdown, where we each pick a movie the other hasn’t seen yet and dive in together. The picks? The Blackening (Netflix) and Bad Hair (Hulu). 

But before we get into those, we had to talk about the first trailer for the Anaconda reboot, starring Jack Black & Paul Rudd (0:07).It looks ridiculous in the best way, and we’re already hyped!

Next, we get into Bad Hair (13:51), a wild ...

This week, we’re talking about Dangerous Animals (Shudder) — yep, the one where Jai Courtney is a serial killer who literally uses sharks to do his dirty work.

Before we dive into the shark madness, we kick things off with a quick rundown of the new trailers that dropped this week (0:07).

Then, we get into Dangerous Animals (22:22), which is absolutely insane, kind of brilliant, and definitely worth a watch. 

We tease next week’s e...

This week, we’re talking about Friendship (HBO Max), starring Paul Rudd + Tim Robinson in a bromance gone very, very wrong.

But first, we kick things off with a round-up of the latest movie news (0:07)— fresh trailers, exciting release dates, and some wild marketing stunts studios are pulling to get butts in seats. 

Then, we get into Friendship (17:59)— the dark, twisted, horror-tinged version of I Love You, Man that you didn’t kno...

This week, we’re got a double feature that’s as fun as it is bloody: Clown in a Cornfield (Shudder) and Borderline (Peacock).

But first, we kick things off the episode with a quick rapid-fire round of “Worth the Rent?” (0:07), where we break down the newest VOD releases and let you know which ones deserve your dollars. 

Then, we get into Clown in a Cornfield (15:25) — small-town chaos, teen drama, and a shit ton of murderous clowns...