We discuss the news that one of many Star Wars projects that had been in the works, and subsequently canned, was The Hunt for Ben Solo! The project would’ve seen the return of none other than Adam Driver who, along with director Steven Soderbergh, had written the project in the hopes of returning to the Star Wars franchise!

Word on the street is that the exceptional Sony Pictures Animated 2021 feature, The Mitchells vs the Machine, is getting a sequel! What do we think about that?

We then discuss a trailer for the latest series from Breaking bad creator, Vince Gillian, reteaming with Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn for Appletv’s Pluribus!

Then we get into What We’re Into. Miguel catches up with the rest of the world and watches K-Pop Demon Hunters, and stimulates goats in the video game extraordinaire, Goat Simulator 3!

Luis cleans his house and clears his schedule to make time to tackle a different video game, Ghost of Yotei!

Ed had a hell of a weekend, revisiting Weapons and One Battle After Another, and viewing and reviewing The Naked Gun remake and Luca Guadanigno’s After the Hunt! Busy boy.

All that and so much more, so check it out, follow us on social media, find us on youtube, comment, like and subscribe, and don’t forget to tune in next week for more!

We continue with our spooky Halloween season favorites with none other than John Carpenter’s 1978 original, HALLOWEEN!

We’re joined by friend, regular guest and horror movie aficionado, Francesca Rivera, who selected this week’s horror classic for us. She joins in the discussion of the movie, sharing our thoughts and where we hold it among the other great horror films, plus we discuss some other favorites as well.

Halloween (advertised as John Carpenter's Halloween) is a 1978 American independent slasher film[2] directed and scored by John Carpenter, who co-wrote it with producer Debra Hill. It stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis (in her film debut), P. J. Soles, and Nancy Loomis. Set mostly in the fictional Illinois town of Haddonfield, the film follows mental patient Michael Myers, who was committed to a mental institution for murdering his teenage sister on Halloween night during his childhood; he escapes 15 years later and returns to Haddonfield, where he stalks teenage babysitter Laurie Strode and her friends while his psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis pursues him. - Wiki

NewsWe start with a deep dive into the Sora AI app, exploring its new social features, creative tools, and how it’s shaping the way people connect and create online. Then we shift to Apple TV’s rebranding, breaking down what the changes mean for the platform and streaming fans.

Trailer TalkThe team reacts to three standout trailers this week:

• No Other Choice — a tense, emotional drama with serious award potential.

• TMNT: Chrome Alone 2 — the turtles are back with a wild, nostalgic twist.

• Fire and Water: Making of Avatar - A Disney+ Exclusive that shows what it took to make Avatar
• Send Help — an indie surprise that’s got everyone talking.

What We’re Into: This week, the spotlight’s on The Chair Company on HBO — a sharp, stylish series that’s captured everyone’s attention around the table.

We rewatch the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre — joined by special guests Chase and Bryce from The Movie Gap podcast. Together, we revisit the 1974 classic, unpack its lasting legacy, discuss what still makes it terrifying today, and share a few laughs (and chills) along the way.

Dwayne Johnson steps into the awards ring with THE SMASHING MACHINE, but does he have what it takes, does he deliver in his performance?

This week for our feature discussion we review Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, from A24. We discuss “The Rock’s” performance as well as our thoughts on the film and where it places itself this awards season.

Before that though we rejoice in the news that KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR will finally have a theatrical run in December, with new additional footage! QT fans get excited!

PLUS we get two new, exciting trailers for Lynne Ramsey’s DIE MY LOVE, starring Jennifer Lawrence and R. Patts, and PILLION!

Then we round it all off with what we’re into as Miguel gives us his first reactions as he progresses through GHOST OF YOTEI! Does it live up to Ghost of Tsushima?

Ed’s back to his old movies, this time with the 1985 foodie movie, TAMPOPO, and the guys discuss that egg scene! IYKYK

All that makes for a fun-filled discussion. If you’ve seen The Smashing Machine, or played Ghost of Yotei, then hit us up and share your thoughts as well.

Find us on podcast platforms, youtube, like and subscribe on social media and by all means leave a review, and join us next week for more!

The Smashing Machine is a 2025 American biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usykin supporting roles. (Wikipedia)

Ghost of Yōtei is a 2025 action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is a standalone sequel to the 2020 game Ghost of Tsushima.[1] Set in 1603 in Ezo, Japan, the story follows Atsu, an onna-musha seeking vengeance against the "Yōtei Six" for slaughtering her family sixteen years prior.

Ghost of Yōtei was released for the PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025 (Wikipedia)

00:00 - Intro

00:31 - Kill Bill - Whole Bloody Affair

9:05 - Die My Love Trailer

14:45 - Pillion Trailer

19:47 - Smashing Machine Review

57:40 - Ghost of Yotei - First Reactions

01:06:55 - Tampopo

This week the nerds celebrate the return of the great Paul Thomas Anderson, bringing his epic new film, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER to the theaters with him!

We’re big fans of (the Master) PTA, and are excited to get into our review of the film. We discuss formats, Leo and the rest of the cast, the action set pieces, that Johnny Greenwood score and more. It’s a fun, deep dive discussion, but beware, it’s spoiler filled.

Then, naturally, we can’t hit the tenth PTA movie without having a good old ranking, and so Ed and Luis give their Top Ten Paul Thomas Anderson movies, and there are a few surprises thrown in there!

Does There Will Be Blood reign above the rest? Or there other champions in the mix?

You’ll have to listen to find out, and if you’re a Paul Thomas Anderson fan like us then share your favorites of his and share your thoughts on One Battle After Another too!

Listen, like and subscribe to our podcast wherever you get you podcasts, check us out on youtube, find us on social media, and tune in next week to hear more!

01:55 - Wolverine Video Game (Marvel)

12:10 - The Mandalorian and Grogu (Star Wars)

22:10 - Wicked For Good Trailer

38:30 - Alien: Earth Review

This week, the crew dives into a mix of fresh trailers, big finales, and personal obsessions!

Trailer Talk kicks off with reactions to Insomniac’s Wolverine, the Wicked for Good trailer, the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, plus first looks at The Chair Company and The Bride.

For our Feature Discussion, we go deep into the Alien Earth season finale — breaking down the shocking ending, the season’s biggest twists, and what it all means moving forward.

Finally, in What We’re Into, everyone shares what’s been keeping them hooked:

• Miguel revisits Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie

• Ed has been enjoying A Few Good Men and the powerful live concert The World of Hans Zimmer

• Stephen is caught up in One Piece (the anime) and Apple TV’s spy drama Slow Horses

• Luis unpacks how social media algorithms shape what we see online

Whether you’re here for superhero hype, sci-fi finales, or just some good recommendations, this episode has something for everyone.

Be sure to like and subscribe and leave a 5 star review on your favorite platforms!

4:00 - iPhone ios26

18:00 - Anaconda Trailer

25:00 - Caught Stealing Review

Jack Black and Paul Rudd are in an Anaconda remake?! We check out the latest trailer drop for the new spin on the slippery serpent thriller, Anaconda! Before that we get a look at the new features of the iOS update from Apple. Is the liquid glass a winner? Does the new format work? PLUS we review the latest film from Darren Aronofsky, Caught Stealing! Does the crime romp indicate a new era for the director?!All that and we get into what we’re into, from Unknown Number on netflix, continuing on with Alien Earth, and Luis finally catches Eddington! It’s a fun time, with some Cutwaters in hand to spice things up a bit. Don’t forget to find us on social media and podcast platforms, watch us on youtube, like, subscribe and by all means, leave us your thoughts!"Caught Stealing is a 2025 American dark comedy crime thriller film[5] produced and directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay written by Charlie Huston, based on his book of the same name. The film stars Austin Butler as a former star baseball player-turned-bartender who unwittingly runs afoul of New York City's criminal underbelly while pet sitting for his neighbor. Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, Benito Martínez Ocasio, Griffin Dunne, and Carol Kane appear in supporting roles." - Wikipedia