We're at the final days of summer movie season. And that means it's a grab bag of choices, from the Gen-Z indie-horror flick "It Ends," to the post-apocalyptic world of "The Dog Stars," and even the Looney Tunes flick "Coyote vs. Acme."

This week we discuss A24's Tony, Matt Johnson's kinetic, unvarnished biographical snapshot of a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa) slinging seafood in 1975 Provincetown. In the other corner stands Andrew Patterson's gritty, Southern-gothic indie thriller The Rivals of Amziah King, starring Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeping, folk-rocking town anchor caught in a high-stakes local honey syndicate war.

From suburban dinosaur chaos in The End of Oak Street to classic slasher tropes and dark comedy in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the team breaks down script execution, critical buzz, and box office potential. Tune in for our full review, clash of opinions, and final verdicts on whether these new releases earn their place or fall flat.

On this episode of Movie Joust, we go head-to-head on two of the wildest August 2026 theatrical releases: Will Gluck’s high-concept romantic comedy One Night Only and Eli Roth’s twisted horror slasher Ice Cream Man.

In this episode of Movie Joust, we dive headfirst into Marvel's latest blockbuster, Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)! We break down Tom Holland’s return as Peter Parker, Destin Daniel Cretton’s direction, and the introduction of Sadie Sink's Jean Grey. Tune in for our full spoiler review, character breakdowns, and final verdict!

In this episode, three seasoned film critics — Jason Evans, Jesse Nussman, and Josh Sewell — dive into the unpredictable world of September and October releases. You'll discover how Tom Cruise's choice of "Digger" could dominate the box office, why dinosaurs in "End of Oak Street" might surprise everyone, and which indie gem "The Rivals of Amziah King" could steal the critics' hearts despite a modest box office. We break down the scoring systems for audience favorites and critical acclaim, revealing the art and science behind what makes a movie legendary or forgettable.

On this week's episode of Movie Joust!, Atlanta film critics Jason, Jesse, and Josh step into the arena to debate Nolan's massive, $250 million adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic. Shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film cameras, this ambitious feature stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Tom Holland as Telemachus, alongside a star-studded ensemble including Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong'o.

We break down everything from Nolan's stunning visual set-pieces—including the nightmarish encounter with Polyphemus the Cyclops and Circe's demented magic—to his modern, non-linear exploration of war-induced PTSD and survivor's guilt. Does Matt Damon capture the complicated, wily nature of Odysseus? Does the screenplay's casual dialogue match the grand scale of Hoyte van Hoytema’s breathtaking cinematography? Or does the three-hour runtime struggle to carry the weight of its own ambition?

This week on Movie Joust!, we are squaring off against a wildly diverse trio of new releases.

First up, we set sail into controversial waters to review Disney's brand-new live-action reimagining of Moana. Does Thomas Kail’s beat-by-beat remake capture the magic of the reef, or does Dwayne Johnson's return as Maui feel like an unnecessary corporate cash grab?

Then, we transition from the open ocean to the claustrophobic crucible of Olivia Wilde’s dark comedy, The Invite. We break down the cringe, the marital tension, and the extreme sexual FOMO that erupts when Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde invite their eccentric upstairs neighbors (played by Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz) over for the dinner party from hell.

Finally, we hit the chaotic streets of Hollywood with David Wain's absurd new comedy, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. We track Zoey Deutch’s hilarious, Wizard of Oz-style odyssey to track down Jon Hamm and even the marital scales.