This week on episode #177 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Obsession and a conversation around the movie that seems to be focused on everything except what makes it so interesting. While a lot of the discourse has centered on the more obvious parts of the story, we think there’s a much bigger idea underneath it that changes how you look at the entire movie. We break down what everyone is talking about, what we think they’re overlooking, and why that missing piece matters to the way Obsession actually works.

We also talk about Marvel’s strange showing at Comic-Con and what James Gunn’s current DCU strategy could mean for its future. Plus, Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider movie has us worried, and we get into Curry Barker taking on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and why we think he could have a very promising future in horror.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - Marvel's Comic Con Was Weird
10:40 - We Need To Talk About James Gunn's DCU Strategy
21:30 - Ryan Gosling's Ghostrider Movie Has Us Worried
24:34 - Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is Getting Weird

32:00 - Curry Barker is Making A Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movie
35:42 - Curry Barker Has A Good Future in Horror
37:00 - Obsession Review

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This week on episode #176 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Supergirl and the exhausting discourse that seems to surround every new DC movie before anyone can simply talk about whether the movie is actually good. We break down what worked for us, what didn’t, and how the conversation surrounding Supergirl became as interesting as the movie itself. We also get into where the film fits into James Gunn’s growing DCU and what it tells us about the direction this universe is heading.

Plus we try to understand why movie studios continually make decisions that seem designed to lose money, and try to answer the question of whether or not we are entering a new age of comic book movies.

📌 Chapters

00:00 - All Our Favorite Shows Got Tons of Emmy Nominations

06:05 - Is Taylor Sheridan Pandering To A Certain Audience?

14:00 - Letterboxd is Selling Out, Use This Instead

18:08 - Movie Studios Don't Like Making Money

26:45 - What is Going On With The DCU?

29:21 - Comic Book Movie Ages Compared To The Comic Ages

47:50 - Supergirl Review

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This week on episode #175 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Possession for the first time, a movie so singular and uncompromising that the idea of remaking it almost feels impossible. With a new adaptation now in development, we break down what makes the original so difficult to replicate, from its unhinged performances and surreal horror to the deeply personal relationship at the center of it all, and debate what a modern remake could possibly add.We also talk about why physical media may be getting forced into a comeback, what Gen Z actually wants from movies, and whether A24 has lost what once made the studio feel special. Plus we react to Curry Barker taking on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and what his involvement could mean for one of horror’s most iconic franchises.📌 Chapters00:00 - Physical Media is Getting Forced To Make A Comeback12:20 - What Kinds of Movies Does Gen Z Want To See?18:03 - A24 is Done24:34 - Curry Barker is Making A Texas Chainsaw Massacre26:50 - Possession Review and Why It Shouldn't Be Remade🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Could a Possession remake ever capture what makes the original work, or is this one movie Hollywood should leave alone?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

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This week on episode #174 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Lee Cronin's The Mummy and debate whether it proves possession horror has finally run out of things to say. The genre has relied on the same ideas for decades, and while this movie tries to put a fresh spin on the formula, we discuss whether it actually brings anything new to the table—or simply reminds us why possession horror has become so creatively stagnant.

We also discuss why Evil Dead isn't the same without Ash, whether six years is simply too long to wait for a sequel, and why we still get excited for sequels and prequels despite constantly complaining about them. Plus we debate how many sequels are too many, why the new Scary Movie could actually be a positive sign for Hollywood, and react to Martin Scorsese's controversial decision to embrace AI.

📌 Chapters00:00 - Evil Dead is Nothing Without Ash

27:45 - Is 6 Years Too Long To Wait For A Sequel?32:53 - Sometimes We Get Excited For Sequels and Prequels40:00 - How Many Sequels is Too Many?

50:33 - Scary Movie Might Be a Good Sign for the Movie Industry59:34 - Martin Scorsese Sold Out To AI1:07:00 - Lee Cronin's Lame Excuse For a Creatively Bankrupt Movie1:12:00 - Lee Cronin's The Mummy Review

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This week on episode #173 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we cover Hokum, the slow burn Irish folk-horror film that has quietly become one of the most talked about horror movies of the year. With an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and a genuinely divisive audience reaction, we break down what Hokum actually understands about fear that most modern horror films have stopped bothering with.

We also discuss our thoughts on Spider-Noir, and how the MCU needs to take notes, why Hollywood needs to start listening to what audiences are saying, and how Zack Snyder is about to ruin another classic property.

📌 Chapters00:00 - The Difference Between Horror/Comedy, and Comedy/Horror

10:35 - Are You Watching Spider-Noir In Color or B&W?

18:05 - Marvel Should Take Notes From Spider-Noir

21:36 - Hollywood Has A Remake Problem

30:00 - Audiences Are Saying What They Want

34:00 - Zack Snyder is About To Ruin Another Beloved Property

46:04 - How Damian McCarthy Used Old School Horror In Hokum

50:20 - Hokum Review

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This week on episode #172 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Miracle for the first time to see if it still holds up as one of the great sports movies. It has all the pieces: the underdog team, the iconic speech, the Cold War backdrop, and the “do you believe in miracles?” moment. But we also get into the bigger question behind the movie: is Miracle genuinely great sports filmmaking, or is it also wrapped up in American mythmaking and propaganda?

We also talk about why recent AI news is exactly what we were worried about, whether Brand New Day could somehow become the best Spider-Man movie ever, and if the horror genre actually needed saving.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - This is EXACTLY Why We Were Worried About AI
18:30 - Brand New Day is The Best Spiderman Movie EVER?
21:39 - Did The Horror Genre Need Saving?
34:39 - This is The REAL Reason Disney Ruined Star Wars
41:11 - Could We Get A Tango and Cash Sequel?
45:15 - Marvin's First Time Watching Miracle!🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Is Miracle one of the greatest sports movies ever made, or is it impossible to separate from American propaganda?

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This week on episode #171 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Project Hail Mary, the biggest movie of 2026 so far. With huge expectations and a massive domestic release, it looks like the kind of space survival story audiences already understand, but that might not be what this movie actually is. We break down why Project Hail Mary works differently than expected, how it balances science fiction with emotion, and whether it lives up to the hype.

We also talk about whether Punisher: One Last Kill is exactly what everyone expected, how The Walking Dead almost became a very different show, and whether Scream 7’s box office numbers are telling the full story.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - Punisher: One Last Kill is Exactly What We Expected
15:39 - The Walking Dead Was Almost Very Different and We Can't Get Over It

20:26 - Ghostbusters Fans Have A Lot To Be Excited About
23:36 - Are Scream 7's Box office Numbers a Lie?

28:35 - We Need A Break From Star Wars
39:32 - Project Hail Mary is The Biggest Domestic Film of 2026
41:46 - Project Hail Mary Review

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This week on episode #170 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Pizza Movie, a comedy that feels like it was ripped straight out of the 2000s studio comedy era. At a time when theatrical comedies are almost extinct, the movie clearly wants to bring back that chaotic, dumb-fun energy that used to dominate, but does it actually work? We break down whether the humor lands, why this style of comedy disappeared in the first place, and if audiences still even want movies like this anymore.

We also talk about why Stephen King fans need to check out Widow’s Bay, and discuss why comic books still struggle to be taken seriously as a storytelling medium.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - Stephen King Fans Need To Watch Widow's Bay
06:50 - Is Robert Downey Jr Really Playing Dr Doom?
12:27 - People Still Don't Take Comic Books Seriously
19:12 - We Are Officially Out of The Writers Strike Era
23:45 - Pizza Movie Review

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