Romper Stomper is a confronting Australian drama set in 1990s Melbourne that follows a violent gang of neo Nazi skinheads whose hatred and reckless behaviour slowly tear apart their own unstable world. Starring Russell Crowe in one of the role's which launched his career, the film throws viewers directly into the ugly mindset of its characters, forcing us to experience the story through their deeply unpleasant perspective. Watching this well known Aussie film for the first time, we found there was a lot to admire in how brutally the movie commits to its premise, delivering violent and memorable moments, and some powerful reveals along the way, all building toward a dramatic and surprisingly clever ending. Plus after the review, we turn to the small screen with reactions to several new TV trailers including the final season of The Boys, Beef Season 2, and DC’s Lanterns.Join a crew of wannabe film critics review a different movie every week, and discuss other nonsense. Listen to new episodes every Monday.Record your own podcasts with Zencastr at https://zencastr.com/?via=cinemaeffect to get 30% off today.

The arrival of the Triwizard Tournament at Hogwarts injects Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with adrenaline, spectacle, and such outrageous peril for students that you have to question how it was ever approved in the first place. Directed by Mike Newell and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Brendan Gleeson, and introducing Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort, this fourth chapter pushes the franchise into darker and more dangerous territory. Despite countless rewatches, we still find it hugely entertaining, and perhaps even underrated among the series’ heavy hitters. We debate some of its sillier moments and Dumbledore’s infamous demeanor. But we all agree that Fiennes’ chilling debut as Voldemort is absolute peak. After the review, we break down the latest surprising developments surrounding Warner Bros being purchased by a major corporation, and brace yourselves for Zac’s rant about the upcoming God of War series on Amazon Prime.

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Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin (2013) is a haunting and hypnotic sci-fi drama starring Scarlett Johansson as a mysterious woman who roams Scotland, luring unsuspecting men into her orbit. With minimal dialogue and an abstract narrative, the film is less about straightforward plot and more about atmosphere and interpretation. Glazer’s mesmerising use of sound design and otherworldly visuals creates a memorable experience, elevated immensely by the unsettling score. Johansson delivers a committed performance, complete with a convincing British accent, anchoring a film that has inspired years of analysis. So after reading the script, we attempt to bring some fresh insights to this modern cult classic and unpack what might really be going on beneath the surface.

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