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Mostly Film — Creature Feature Mayhem: Gators, Crocs & ChaosThis week, we're heading into the water with Lake Placid (1999) and Crawl (2019) to break down what makes crocodile and alligator horror so effective — or so ridiculous.We compare campy creature comedy vs. straight-up survival horror, from Betty White stealing scenes in Lake Placid to the intense, flood-soaked tension of Crawl. Along the way, we debate realism vs. mythic monsters, open water vs. claustrophobic spaces, and which movie actually understands what makes these predators so terrifying.Plus: creature rankings, worst deaths, survival odds, and our final verdict on which film wins the double feature.Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Letterboxd to keep up with what we're watching.

Mostly FilmThis week, we're back with another round of LIST IT or NIX IT, breaking down trailers like Obsession, Pinocchio: Unstrung, In the Grey, and more to decide what's worth adding to the watchlist.Then we get into what's been in our rotation lately — from Hoppers, The Bride, and Anaconda to shows like The Pitt, Peaky Blinders, and Survivor — sharing the performances and moments that stuck with us.We wrap things up with the latest movie news, including big Oscar takeaways, a new Firefly animated series in the works, Spielberg teasing a “kick ass” Western, and updates on everything from G.I. Joe to The Lord of the Rings.Catch us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow along on Letterboxd to see what we're watching next.

Mostly Film — Creature Feature Mayhem: Snakes in the SystemThis week, we're diving headfirst into snake-infested chaos with a double feature: the ‘90s jungle pulp classic Anaconda (1997) and the internet-era spectacle Snakes on a Plane (2006).We break down what makes snake horror so uniquely unsettling: constriction, venom, cold-blooded calculation. And debate the big question: is absurd sincerity better than full-blown meme chaos?From Jon Voight going completely off the rails to Samuel L. Jackson holding the cabin together at 30,000 feet, we compare jungle vs. airplane, singular monster vs. swarm, practical effects vs. CGI, and which film truly understands what makes snakes scary.Plus: creature rankings, worst possible deaths, survival odds, and our final verdict on which movie wins the double feature.Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Letterboxd to see what we're watching next.

Mostly FilmThis week on Mostly Film, we're back in trailer court deciding what makes the watchlist and what gets the hard nix. On the docket: Scary Movie 6, War Machine, In A Violent Nature 2, Backrooms, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, and more. Some instant adds. Some immediate passes.Then we run through What We've Been Watching: from Sicario to The Pitt, Peaky Blinders, Industry, and Survivor 50 — breaking down what's actually been sticking with us lately.And in The News, it's absolute studio chaos: Pixar's Hoppers debuts at 98%, Paramount and Warner Bros. reveal major merger plans, Scream 7 hits a franchise low, a new Matrix is in development, Christian Bale confirms Heat 2, and Tom Hanks is set to play Abraham Lincoln in a stop-motion/live-action hybrid.Trailers, TV binges, and billion-dollar shakeups, it's a packed one.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Letterboxd to keep up with what we're watching.

Creature Feature Mayhem: Attack of the SpidersThis week on Mostly Film, we're tackling the spider movie — and asking a simple question:What's scarier… giant mutant spiders, or the normal-sized ones living in your house right now?We're pairing Arachnophobia (1990) with Eight Legged Freaks (2002) and breaking down classic restraint vs. early-2000s CGI chaos. One goes for quiet, domestic dread — shoes, bathtubs, coffee mugs. The other? Big, loud, B-movie swarm insanity.We talk:Exaggeration vs. realismVisibility vs. suggestionCamp vs. tensionWhy spiders hit differently than sharks or lionsAnd which approach actually lingers longerPlus: worst ways to die, terrible survival decisions, and whether we'd last 24 hours.If you're new here, welcome to Mostly Film — find us wherever you get your podcasts (like or subscribe

Mostly Film — Goats, Bone Temples, and MercyThis week on Mostly Film, we're back in trailer court for another round of LIST IT or NIX IT — deciding what earns a spot on the watchlist and what gets left behind.On the docket:Pressure, Toy Story 5, Peaky Blinders, Over Your Dead Body, Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Slanted, Normal, Is God Is, and Beast. Some immediate adds. Some firm passes. A few heated debates.Then we dive into What We've Been Watching. Jonathan checks in with GOAT, Mercy, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, plus TV time with The Pitt. JP brings a mix of rewatches and first-timers — The Goblet of Fire, L.A. Confidential, and Mercy — alongside TV staples like Industry, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Sons of Anarchy, and yes, more Pitt. We talk about performances, tone, and what's actually sticking with us right now.And then… The News.It's a packed one:Tributes to Tom Noonan and Eric DaneScary Movie 6 parody targets revealed (including A Quiet Place)Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and KPOP: Demon Hunters heading to the Criterion CollectionMarty Supreme tying a BAFTA record (and not the good kind)Netflix's potential Warner Bros. acquisition plan (and what it would mean for theaters)Plane 2 officially groundedBad Bunny's first lead roleBill Hader writing/directing a new horror filmMcKenna Grace as Daphne in live-action Scooby-DooAnd yes… Martin Scorsese joining The Mandalorian & GroguIt's prestige, pulp, industry shakeups, and franchise chaos all in one episode.Subscribe, follow us on Letterboxd, and let us know — what are you listing… and what are you nixing?

Mostly Film: Creature Feature Mayhem — Ep. 1: Man vs. LionWe're kicking off a brand-new series, and we're starting with teeth.Welcome to Creature Feature Mayhem, where each episode pairs a classic and a modern monster movie to figure out what actually makes this genre work. This week: The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) vs. Beast (2022). Prestige '90s lion terror vs. modern survival-thriller chaos.If you're new here, this is Mostly Film: a movie podcast where we mix real analysis with a little bit of unhinged energy. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts (like or subscribe

Mostly Film This week on Mostly Film, we're back with another packed episode.First up: LIST IT or NIX IT—we're running through the latest trailers (Good Boy, Keeper, Jimmy & Stiggs, Rabbit Trap, STEVE, Marty Supreme, Plainclothes, Elenor the Great) and deciding on the spot if they're worth adding to our Letterboxd watchlists… or tossing in the bin.Then in What We've Been Watching, Jonathan and JP share their thoughts on The Bad Guys 2, The Bad Guys, and a couple of TV favorites like Dexter: Resurrection and Countdown. Expect quick takes on what stuck with us, without getting lost in the weeds of plot summaries.Finally, we wrap up with Movie News, hitting the latest updates from Hollywood and beyond.Trailers, reviews, and the week's movie buzz—all in one episode.

Episode Title: Cruise vs. DiCaprio – Days of Thunder & The BeachThis week, we're putting two movie icons head-to-head as we dive into Tom Cruise's high-octane turn in Days of Thunder (1990) and Leonardo DiCaprio's island odyssey in The Beach (2000).We'll unpack the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories—from Cruise's real NASCAR training and on-set romance with Nicole Kidman, to DiCaprio's risky post-Titanic career move, environmental controversies in Thailand, and jellyfish encounters that almost derailed the shoot.You'll hear about the inspirations, production challenges, and career-defining choices that shaped both films—plus our takes on how each star handled their roles, what critics said then vs. now, and why these movies still spark debate decades later.Fast cars. Hidden islands. Two megastars at pivotal moments in their careers. Buckle up—this is going to be a ride.

Mostly FilmWe're back this week with a quick dip into capes, comebacks, and comedy as Mostly Film returns with another round of hot takes and popcorn-powered opinions.

In this week's episode, we're firing on all cylinders — from fresh trailers to comedy rewatches to the latest movie news making waves.