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Giga Bytes Podcast #365: Hoy hablamos de rebajas a PS5, Switch 2, Harry Potter y mucho más!!! Days of Play: PS5 reduce precios hasta 11 de junio Cyberpunk 2 en desarrollo (nombre temporero), Phantom Liberty vende 10m The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt alcanza 60m de unidades vendidas Switch 2 video/photo upload directo al app EA Cancela juego de Black Panther, cierra Cliffhanger Games Sideshow a lanzar línea de HBO Last of Us The Last of us Part 2 vende 2m adicionales durante temporada 2 Pokemon Presents julio 22, 2025, Pokemon Z to A, lanza Oct 16 ($60 SW, $70 SW2) Clair Obscur Expedition 33 vende 3.3m de unidades en 33 dias en tiendas Nioh: franquicia alcanza 8 millones Rumor: Apple a lanzar app dedicado a Gaming Se report que Doom the Dark Ages solo ha vendido 800k unidades en PS5, Xbox y PC, resto de jugadores en Gamepass Switch 2 tendra midnight en PR, require update para usarse, Rumor: juegos classicos (PS1-PS3 y PSP) podrán utilizar PSSR en futuro update Live action Elden Ring con A24, Alex Garland en camino Cast Harry Potter HBO Max anunciado: Dominic McLaughlin como Harry Potter Alastair Stout como Ron Weasley Arabella Stanton como Hermione Granger Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947 Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #NintendoSwitch2 PS5 #TLOU #Max #DeathStranding2 #DareDevil #Starwars #Switch #AssassinsCreedShadows #PSSR #PS5Pro #Max #Xbox #Switch2 #Review #Playstation #Dualsense #TLOU
It's time to talk into microphones about video games (and other things) once again, with chat this week about To a T, TMNT Tactical Takedown, Siegecaster, the big Fortnite buy, the cancellation of Battle Aces and EA's Black Panther, USB mouse support on the Switch 2, Alex Garland's Elden Ring, the most Peter Molyneux quote ever, Vinny's car hunt, and more. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:59) Probably gonna need a new car in the near-ish future (00:17:33) Is Alex also ready for a car refresh? (00:25:31) The video games! (00:25:35) To a T | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | May 28, 2025 (00:39:08) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | May 22, 2025 (00:47:49) First Break (00:49:19) Siegecaster | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | May 06, 2025 (00:58:16) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | May 22, 2025 (01:01:19) Sunderfolk | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] | Apr 23, 2025 (01:05:05) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Mini Season 1: Galactic Battle | [iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Android] | May 02, 2025 (01:11:38) Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy | [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | May 20, 2025 (01:16:44) Second Break (01:16:48) Maybe Persona 4 is getting a remake? Maybe? (01:17:47) EA cancels Black Panther and closes studio (01:31:15) Battle Aces devs announce it is done (01:36:22) Randy Pitchford and the price of video games (01:47:07) Mario Kart World could have been a Switch 1 game (01:51:31) The Switch 2 will support a USB mouse (01:55:00) How about an Elden Ring movie? (01:59:59) Peter Molyneux speaks about Milo (02:08:18) Emails (02:17:00) Wrapping up and thanks (02:20:23) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:21:51) Nextlander content updates (02:25:14) See ya!
The Junkies compare vacations: Shauna stayed in a hostel and didn't get murdered (yay!) and Olivia enjoyed the Big Little Lies vibes at an oyster farm north of San Francisco. Then it's time to talk zombies: specifically the scary-fast ones featured in the 28 Days Later movie series. They both can't wait for the premiere of the third movie, 28 Years Later, and go back to relive the events leading up to it. (Warning, spoilers for 23- and 18-year-old movies within.) Shauna loves a good end of the world story, Olivia loves the 28 Weeks Later more than the original, and both of them love Cillian Murphy, even when he's not nude. Find a bunker and join us for the end of the world, and what comes after that.We have all new Patreon tiers! Be the first to hear new and uncensored content, if you dare!Click here: https://www.patreon.com/popculturejunkiepodcast/posts Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7k2pUxzNDBXNCHzFM7EL8W Website: www.popculturejunkie.comFacebook: PopCultureJunkiePodcastInstagram: @pop.culturejunkieThreads: @pop.culturejunkieBluesky: @pop-culture-junkie.bsky.socialEmail: junkies@popculturejunkie.com Shauna on Instagram: @shaunatrinidad Shauna on Threads: @shaunatrinidad Olivia on Instagram: @livimariezOlivia on TikTok: @livyolife420
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes.Last week Disney pushed Avengers: Doomsday from its May 1, 2026 release to December 18, 2026 and Avengers: Secret Wars from May 7, 2027 to December 18, 2027. The studio also removed several unannounced Marvel titles from its release calendar: a February 13, 2026 dated release has been removed entirely while November 2026 and 2027 releases have been rebranded from untitled Marvel films, to untitled Disney films.Memorial Day weekend's $326.7 million haul at the domestic box office was enough to earn it the title of the highest grossing Memorial Day weekend ever, with newcomer, Disney's live action Lilo & Stitch remake leading the way with $183 million, overtaking Top Gun: Maverick's $160 million weekend from 2022. Speaking of Tom Cruise, he was no slouch either, with the Mission: Impossible franchise's latest and supposed final installment, The Final Reckoning, earning a franchise high of $77.5 million.While appearing on a recent episode of The Box Office Podcast, Ryan Reynolds revealed he pitched an R-rated Star Wars film to Disney, saying, “I pitched to Disney, I said, ‘Why don't we do an R-rated “Star Wars” property? It doesn't have to be overt, A+ characters. There's a wide range of characters you could use,'” he said. “And I don't mean R-rated to be vulgar. R-rated as a Trojan horse for emotion. I always wonder why studios don't want to just gamble on something like that.” The Deadpool actor clarified the film would not be for him to star in, but contribute behind the scenes by writing and producing. Notably absent from the conversation is Disney's reception to the pitch.After an extensive search auditioning more than 30,000 actors, HBO's Harry Potter series has finally found its Harry, Hermoine and Ron, as Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout have been cast in the respective roles. Much like their predecessors from the films, our three leads are relative newcomers, with McLaughlin appearing alongside Hagrid-actor Nick Frost in the upcoming Sky comedy, Grow, and Stanton having starred as Matilda in Matilda The Musical on West End from 2023 to 2024, while this will be Stout's first significant role.Kieran Culkin has been cast as Caesar Flickerman in Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.The reboot of medical comedy Scrubs from Bill Lawrence and ABC currently in development has officially cast Zach Braff who will return to the series to reprise the role of JD, a character he played for 9 seasons.A24 confirmed Alex Garland will write and direct a live-action Elden Ring film with Bandai Namco Entertainment. The acclaimed game won the 2022 Game of the Year Award and has sold over 30 million copies.The Wheel of Time has been canceled after three seasons at Amazon‘s Prime Video. The series, from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios and based on Robert Jordan's best-selling series of fantasy novels, aired its third-season finale on April 17.James Gunn confirmed DC Studios will attend Comic-Con this year(July 24-27) with a panel focusing on Peacemaker season 2. The new season will feature another dance sequence in its opening credits, like season 1.Marvel and DC will be collaborating on a crossover comic between characters for the first time in two decades. A series of one shot comics will be released in September of this year featuring a crossover between Deadpool and Batman, with more character crossovers planned for next year.
This week we got some Magic: The Gathering cards to reveal, we chat about TMNT: Tactical Takedown, Grandma, No!, Doom 2, typing in Warhammer: Boltgun: Words of Vengeance, The Mosquito Gang, and Grubb shares his love for driving and mud in Roadcraft. We also chat about how some Nintendo Switch 2 consoles may be out in the wild, a possible State of Play popping up in June, Alex Garland getting tapped as the director for the Elden Ring movie, and more news this week! Dang gurl!Support Giant Bomb by heading to: giantbomb.com/join
This packed Geek Freaks Headlines episode covers the biggest pop-culture stories of the week and features a candid interview with bestselling author Barry Lyga. Frank, Squeaks, and Jon trade thoughts on Marvel's shifting release calendar, a photo-confirmed Galactus design, the surprise Elden Ring film from Alex Garland and A24, fresh casting for Street Fighter, Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, and Netflix's Avatar seasons two and three. Squeaks reports from the brand-new Nintendo San Francisco store, and Barry Lyga reveals how Free Comic Book Day began, why writing Thanos kept him up at night, and what to expect from his new anthology Before the Hunt. Timestamps & Topics 00:00:00 Intro + Patreon extended-cut plug 00:00:59 Underrated-comic spotlight 00:07:50 Marvel delays — Doomsday & Secret Wars 00:13:57 Galactus merch leak & reactions 00:18:16 Elden Ring movie announcement 00:24:55 Street Fighter casting rundown 00:29:16 Kieran Culkin joins Hunger Games 00:31:27 Netflix Avatar S2–S3 casting news 00:33:48 Local-shop vs. trades discussion 00:43:51 Barry Lyga interview begins 01:06:50 Origin of Free Comic Book Day 01:14:44 Nintendo San Francisco store deep-dive 01:22:23 Network events & upcoming cons 01:23:37 Host recommendations 01:27:08 Outro Key Takeaways Marvel reshuffle: Avengers Doomsday arrives 18 December 2026, Secret Wars on 7 May 2027, pushing Spider-Man and other tie-ins. Galactus confirmed: Snapple merch shows the planet-eater in full armor, size will fluctuate just like classic issues. Elden Ring to cinema: Director Alex Garland promises practical effects and large-scale monsters in an atmospheric fantasy. Casting blitz: Jason Momoa and Roman Reigns circle Street Fighter roles, Kieran Culkin joins Hunger Games, and Avatar adds White Lotus alumnus Dichen Lachman as Avatar Yangchen. Nintendo SF: Two-story flagship offers exclusive Donkey Kong fleece, statues, and Mario Kart gaming bay overlooking Union Square. Barry Lyga insights: Superman writing anxiety eased by Mark Waid's advice Thanos: Titan Consumed drafted before Infinity War yet matched the film's tone “Free Comic Book Day started with zero budget and one bold letter.” Comics access: Trades, library shelves, and broad digital options remain vital for new readers. Memorable Quotes “I wrote that Thor line a month before I saw Infinity War.” – Barry Lyga “You can tell I do not take myself seriously, but I take the work very seriously.” – Barry Lyga “Walking into the Nintendo store feels like stepping inside a Switch home screen.” – Squeaks Call to Action Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, leave a quick review, and share the episode with friends using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Get the full uncut conversation plus bonus Wheel of Time chat free on Patreon. Links & Resources News source hub: https://GeekFreaksPodcast.com Barry Lyga's works and “Before the Hunt” anthology: https://barrylyga.com Geek Freaks Patreon (extended cuts & perks): https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreaksPodcast Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Listener Questions Got thoughts on the Galactus look or Elden Ring casting dreams? Send questions or voice memos via our socials above and we may feature you next episode. apple podcast tags: marvel, galactus, elden ring, street fighter, hunger games, avatar the last airbender, nintendo, san francisco, barry lyga, free comic book day, comics, geek culture keywords: Marvel Secret Wars, Avengers Doomsday, Galactus leak, Elden Ring movie, Street Fighter film cast, Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping, Netflix Avatar casting, Nintendo store San Francisco, Barry Lyga interview, Free Comic Book Day origin
O Warhammer Skulls Showcase, evento dedicado a jogos de Warhammer, nos trouxe algumas novidades bem legais, como uma continuação de Boltgun e o retorno do Space Marine original. Além disso, também falamos do clima na Bungie pós a descoberta dos plágios, o fim do programa PlayStation Stars, o retorno de Fortnite ao iOS e mais.Participantes:Heitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:06:00 - Nightreign em duplas é algo que pode ser explorado pela From11:00 - Alex Garland vai digirir um filme de Elden Ring16:00 - Destaques do Warhammer Skulls Showcase30:00 - Pós-plágio, o clima na Bungie está ruim41:00 - Borderlands 4 e os verdadeiros fãs52:00 - Rápidas e curtasVenha fazer parte do Discord do Overloadr! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Una semana con mucho debate y análisis, Lola Wood y El George analizan noticias con su estilo sin miedos. RESEÑA: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning NOTICIAS: Marvel Studios atrasa todo: https://deadline.com/2025/05/next-avengers-movies-push-release-dates-dog-stars-devil-wears-prada-1236409088/ Ryan quiere una Star Wars R: https://www.superherohype.com/movies/601681-star-wars-deadpool-ryan-reynolds-pitched-r-rated-show Y así quiere despedirse de Deadpool: https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1978914-deadpool-ryan-reynolds-end-of-the-road-goals-mcu-x-men-avengers ¿Sería esto un desperdicio de Sadie Sink?: https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1978926-sadie-sink-addresses-spider-man-brand-new-day-rumors Alex Garland hará Elden Ring para A24: https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1978629-elden-ring-live-action-movie-alex-garland-director-a24 Sorpresivo elenco de Street Fighter: https://deadline.com/2025/05/street-fighter-movie-eyes-jason-momoa-noah-centineo-more-1236407261/ DEBATES: La Roca quiere cambiar de estrategia; ¿imitando a Batista? https://deadline.com/2025/05/street-fighter-movie-eyes-jason-momoa-noah-centineo-more-1236407261/ La IA metió a Fortine en problemas: https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/sag-aftra-fortnite-ai-darth-vader-unfair-labor-practices-james-earl-jones-1236403553/
Kelvin and Ridiculous Rob break down the growing power shift between PlayStation and Xbox. Is Game Pass making Xbox the platform to beat? Has Sony's AAA-only focus backfired?We also talk:
Is Marathon getting delayed? All signs point to yes with the latest Playstation rumors, meanwhile an Arc Raiders announcement seems imminent! We share our very official casting for the recently announced Elden Ring movie by A24 and Alex Garland. We have a battle over which game is better, we can't afford $80 and then we watch the OTK game showcase. 0:00 - Intro3:25 - Marathon delayed?16:50 - Lies of P Expansion preview21:40 - Arc Raiders ARG?25:15 - Elden Ring the movie38:55 - Warhammer52:25 - Games Workshop doing well53:30 - Witcher 3 celebrates 10 years1:01:10 - Star Wars Battlefront 2 returns1:10:00 - Pokémon1:12:30 - Carey Patel joins Night School1:19:00 - Can you afford $80?1:36:20 - TMNT1:45:10 - Tainted Grail1:46:15 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A24 confirms Alex Garland will direct the Elden Ring movie, while Fortnite faces challenges with AI Darth Vader's interactions, raising concerns about AI in gaming. FOX's Eammonn Dignam with the details in this "FOX On Games." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We break down the announcement of an Elden Ring movie with A24 and Alex Garland being involved, as well as other news stories from the week that was. Show Dot Points The Summer Games Fest is generating excitement among gamers. The Switch 2 release is approaching, but hype levels are mixed. The FTC has dropped its case against Microsoft's Activision buyout, marking a significant development. A24 is adapting Elden Ring into a live-action film, raising questions about the adaptation process. Alex Garland's involvement in the Elden Ring movie is intriguing but uncertain regarding his directorial role. Video game adaptations face challenges, especially with RPGs that allow character customisation. A24 is known for picking unconventional projects, which could influence the Elden Ring film. The Nintendo Switch 2's support for USB mice could change gameplay dynamics. The functionality of Joy-Cons as a mouse raises questions about gameplay mechanics. The gaming community is curious about Nintendo's potential to sell mice. Mouse compatibility could enhance gameplay on Switch 2. PlayStation Stars failed to engage users effectively. Digital collectibles need more interactive features. The Last of Us series may extend beyond three seasons. Nintendo could capitalise on nostalgia with retro products. User engagement is crucial for gaming programs' success. The gaming community's response shapes program longevity. The narrative complexity of The Last of Us requires more seasons. Neil Druckmann's involvement is pivotal for franchise direction. Future adaptations may align with game releases. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources It's Over! FTC Drops Its Case Against Microsoft's Activision Buyout | Push Square Elden Ring Movie in the Works From Director Alex Garland - Explosion Network Nintendo Switch 2 will support a USB-mouse, at least in some games - Explosion Network PlayStation Stars Program Ending: Spend Points by November 2026 - Explosion Network The Last of Us Could Extend Beyond Season 3 – "No Way to Complete It in Three," Says Showrunner, Mazin - Explosion Network Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
It's Friendship Week here at Breakfast All Day. And we've come to cause delightful and adorable chaos over the long holiday. If you're looking for our review of the new "Mission: Impossible," we did that in last week's episode. First, we discuss the new "Lilo & Stitch," which is an awful lot like the old "Lilo & Stitch." Disney is once again redoing their animated favorites as live-action features. We're mixed on it, but families will enjoy it, and the casting is great. In theaters. Then we catch up with the cringe comedy of "Friendship" from A24. Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd co-star as neighbors who become unlikely pals really quickly, then have a really ugly falling out. We don't agree on how well this movie works. It's been playing in limited release but expands nationwide this weekend. Finally, we have our first Movie News LIVE! in a few weeks, now that things are getting back to normal for Christy, health-wide. Lots to talk about including the Cannes Film Festival, Alex Garland's "Elden Ring" movie, Michael Bay's "Skibidi Toilet" movie, trailers for Darren Aronofsky's "Caught Stealing" and "The Bear" S4, Billy Joel's sad medical diagnosis and more. We're hoping to get back to these livestreams more consistently now, so stay tuned. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us! * Christy is loving the latest limited-edition, non-alcoholic brew from Athletic Brewing Co., where she's proud to be an ambassador: Aftershift, which is light-bodied with notes of lime leaf and yuzu. Athletic is donating $50,000 in profits to the Southern Smoke Foundation, which helps restaurant and beverage workers, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Save 20% with code CHRISTYL20. * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/
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En nuestro episodio 349 Vanesthy y El Watcher conversan sobre la notica de que Alex Garland dirigirá la película "Live-Action" de "Elden Ring" (2022) para A24, el anuncio de que el estreno de las películas "Avengers: Doomsday" y "Avengers: Secret Wars" se atrasó para el 18 de diciembre del 2026 y el 17 de diciembre del 2027 y los anuncios de el "cast" de la película "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping", dialogan sobre su experiencia viendo "Escape at Dannemora" (2018) y la primera temporada de "Your Friends & Neighbors" (2025) en el segmento "Wachin' con Wacho!" y hablan sobre todo lo relacionado a el sexto episodio de la segunda temporada de "The Last of Us" (2023) titulado "The Price".¡Se la diferencia en la vida de los niños de la Fundación de Niños de Puerto Rico! Aporta con tu donativo aquí: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Cultura-Secuencial-2025¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial
Calo se moría de ganas por ver Warfare (2025) de Alex Garland y Ray Mendoza (ex Navy SEAL) así que había que darle el gusto. El director viene de mostrarnos un futuro ¿posible? con una Estados Unidos estallada en Guerra Civil (Civil War, 2024) pero ahora se le dio por el hiperrealismo y se metió con la invasión a Irak. De paso charlamos sobre cine bélico en general y sus complejidades.Claro que también tenemos el repaso de lo que pasó en Cannes, aplausómetro incluido, más alguna otra cuestión.Acordate que si querés y podés tenés la obligación moral de pasar por hoytrasnoche.com. Awww, gracias.
In dieser Folge gabeln wir mal wieder auf, was wir in den letzten Wochen verpasst haben. Janick, Lucas und Christian sprechen über den Jahrzehnte umspannenden "Caught by the Tides" von Jia Zhangke, den Twitch-Stream-Amoklauf-Brecher "Baby Invasion" von Harmony Korine und den neuen Heroic-Bloodshed-Film vom Raid-Regisseur Gareth Evans: "Havoc". Außerdem streiten wir uns darüber, ob "Warfare" von Alex Garland wirklich ein Antikriegsfilm oder nicht eher clevere Propaganda ist. Zeitmarken: 00:00:00 - Konklave 00:04:28 - Hurry Up Tomorrow 00:12:03 - Caught by the Tides 00:25:17 - Havoc 00:41:03 - Baby Invasion 01:13:03 - Warfare
Send us a textKathy and Britta react to the trailer for 28 Years Later, an upcoming British post-apocalyptic horror thriller film produced and directed by Danny Boyle, and written by Alex Garland. The third in the 28 Days Later film series, following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), it stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes. The film marks the returns of Boyle, Garland, and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle to the series, all of whom worked on the original film, with Cillian Murphy also serving as executive producer.Support the show
On this weeks episode, Remy gives us the rundown of her favorites from the Overlook Film Fest (lots to keep our eyes on
This week, Luke and Chelsea cover the follow up to Alex Garlands, Civil War....Warfare! This is a movie that focuses on realism and tells the true story based on the actual soldiers memories! Join us on this anxiety inducing ride! Topics discussed: What we have been watching Movie Review This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Send us a textBrothers Paul & Pete review "Sinners", the new collaboration from Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, also starring Hailee Steinfeld and Delroy Lindo.Next, they review "The Accountant 2", the sequel starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal.Then, Paul reviews "King of Kings", the animated feature based on Charles Dickens' retellling of the story of Jesus Christ.Next, they review "The Amateur", the CIA thriller starring Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, and Jon Bernthal.Then, they review "Drop", the Blumhouse produced thriller starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar.Next, they review "Warfare, the true story from Director and former Navy S.E.A.L. Ray Mendoza and co-directed by Alex Garland.Then, they review "The Woman in the Yard", the Blumhouse produced thriller starring Danielle Deadwyler, Peyton Jackson, Okpokwasili, and Estella Kahiha.Lastly, Paul reviews "The Friend", the emotional drama starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #newmovie #amc #amctheatres #alist #amcpass #sinners #sinnersmovie #ryancoogler #michaelbjordan #theaccountant2 #accountant #benaffleck #kingofkings #jesus #jesuschrist #charlesdickens #animation #theamateur #drop #warfare #thewomanintheyard #thefriend #billmurray #navyseals
Talkin' Alex Garland's new film with Bob Turnbull
Skriv til os!Mens konklaven samlede sig for at vælge en amerikansk pave, der vil kalde sig Leo så samlede to unge mænd i 30'erne sig for at diskutere den seneste film fra en af deres tids bedste instruktører, Alex Garland. Filmen i stævne er lavet sammen med Navy Seal og stunt konsulent Ray Mendoza, som har oplevet de imponerende autentiske begivenheder, der udspiller sig i Warfare, der kan ses i biograferne lige nu. Der er mange grunde til at fange den i mørket med god lyd, men også mange grunde til at være påpasselig med sine forventninger. Hør om det og yndlingskrigsfilm, referencer til Spike Jonze's Adaptation og nyheder om bl.a. Trumps told på udenlandske film og nye trailers til GTA VI og Together. God lyttelyst.(00:00:00) Intro og nyheder(00:25:32) Warfare(00:56:15) Fangearme(00:58:39) Outro med ultrakort rangering af Alex Garlands filmIntromusik produceret af Timur.Find Række 8 på Facebook og Instagram.Følg William på Twitter og LetterboxdFølg Jens på Twitter og Letterboxd
Brad, Gus, and Adam discuss the intense new war film from director Alex Garland.follow us on Instagram: @a_movie_odyssey
We're kicking off the lusty month of MAy24 (see what we did there?) with our regular Shooting The Flames episode, where we cover all your comments and questions, along with all the latest horror news and trailers! If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733! News: ‘Carrie,' ‘Dream Warriors' Actress Priscilla Pointer Has Passed Away at 100, RIP: https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3866312/carrie-dream-warriors-actress-priscilla-pointer-has-passed-away-at-100/ Overlook Film Festival Announces Winners: Audience Award: Best Feature - The Ugly Stepsister, Honorable Mention - It Ends Jury Award: Best Feature - Touch Me, Honorable Mention - Redux Redux; Scariest Film - Best Wishes to All, Honorable Mention - Good Boy ‘Ready Or Not' Sequel Gears Up With Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood & More: https://deadline.com/2025/04/ready-or-not-sequel-sarah-michelle-gellar-elijah-wood-1236372986/ Karl Urban possibly Returning In ‘Dredd' Series At Amazon From ‘The Boys' Team: https://cosmicbook.news/karl-urban-returning-dredd-series-amazon-the-boys Trailers Life of Chuck (directed by Mike Flanagan, written by Stephen King, starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, in select Theaters in June): https://youtu.be/dOyXdwXt8d4?si=7j7rL3YqJTfk9VvN&t=6 I Know What You Did Last Summer (in theaters July): https://youtu.be/9QABNfDhSxs?si=p3y5GsUQBxn8wXbM The Toxic Avenger (starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, in theaters Aug): https://youtu.be/gsijxbTd9Z8?si=ujKj0i4jN_15EL74 Weapons (directed by Zach Cregger of Barbarian fame, starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Amy Madigan, Benedict Wong, et al - in theaters August): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpThntO9ixc Alien: Earth teaser (Summer on Hulu): https://youtu.be/rgsbVuMdtZo?si=wGzoEVsagkM7iP2U HIM (producer Jordan Peele, in theaters September): https://youtu.be/ccmQETThJgs?si=-tg2NwnGIJRtP_SE Predator: Killer of Killers (directed by Dan Trachtenberg, on Hulu in June): https://youtu.be/s2XXEbtT1fo?si=x2tr_G8alHw226_I Predator: Badlands (directed by Dan Trachtenberg of Prey fame, starring Elle Fanning, in theaters November): https://youtu.be/oFkbsEKaoSE?si=BF014mMTsYSpQb90 28 Years Later trailer 2 (directed by Danny Boyle, written by Alex Garland, starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jack O'Connell and Ralph Fiennes, in theaters in June): https://youtu.be/Iy2ACMkwG1U?si=p7Z20v5tGvYBFDZ5 Out this Month: Babadook Relic Patreon: ??? Get in Touch: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers Visit our Store: https://the-film-flamers.printify.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmflamers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/ (NEW!) SCANS Movie Rating Calculator: https://scans.glide.page/ Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733 Our Patrons: Alex M Andrew Bower Anthony Criswell Ashlie Thornbury BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennett Hunter BreakfastChainsawMassacre Brittany Bellgardt Call me Lestat. Canadianmatt3 CenobiteBetty Christopher Nelson Dan Alvarez Dirty Birdy Gia Gillian Murtagh GlazedDonut GWilliamNYC Irwan Iskak James Aumann Jessica E Joanne Ellison Josh Young Karl Haikara Kimberly McGuirk Kitty Kelly Kyle Kavanagh Laura O'Malley Lisa Libby Lisa Söderberg Livi Loch Hightower M Hussman Mac Daddy Marissa E Matthew McHenry Mel Starmer Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Niko Allred Nimble Wembley Orion Yannotti Pablo the Rhino Penelope Nelson random dude Richard Best Robert Eppers Rosieredleader Ryan King SHADOW OF THE DEAD SWANN Sinesthero Thomas Jane's gun Walstrich William Skinner Sweet dreams... "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
In this episode we discuss the latest film by Alex Garland, which is co-directed and co-written with retired Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza. The movie recounts real events from Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006. We delve into its character development and its portrayal of military operations. We get into the emotional intensity of the storytelling and why this may not be a “war film”.
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Written and directed by Alex Garland in his directorial debut, Ex Machina is the science fiction film starring Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, and Oscar Isaac. Rob and Jason rewind to the year 2015 to review the decade old movie that has only just become more relevant with time. Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), his firm's brilliant CEO. When he arrives, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Alicia Vikander), a beautiful robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined.
MOVIE MIKE: Mike shares his list of the Top 10 Ryan Gosling movies of all-time. From the roles that defined him, stretched him, and made audiences fall in love with him all over again. He shares what movie he should have won an Oscar for and one of his most underrated performances in his filmography. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Warfare which was written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. It is based on Mendoza's experiences during the Iraq War as a U.S. Navy SEAL, the film is a re-enactment of an encounter he and his platoon experienced on November 19, 2006 in the wake of the Battle of Ramadi. Mike talks about the powerful use of sound, the 5 military terms he learned from the movie and why he hopes people see it and appreciate our military for all they do. In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Him from Producer Jordan Peele. It’s a football-centric horror movie about a promising young football player who joins an isolated compound to train under a dynasty team's aging quarterback. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CumpostingPodcastRosa is joined by Xiyn from Rose Media to talk about 2025's 'Warfare' a 2025 war film written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. Based on Mendoza's experiences during the Iraq War as a U.S. Navy SEAL, the film depicts an encounter he and his platoon experienced on November 19, 2006 in the wake of the Battle of Ramadi. To maintain historical accuracy, the film's material is exclusively taken from the testimonies of the platoon members, and is presented in real time. It stars an ensemble cast that includes D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Mendoza, alongside Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, Noah Centineo, and Michael Gandolfini. We then talk about 'Paths of Glory' a 1957 American anti-war film directed by Stanley Kubrick, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Calder Willingham and Jim Thompson. It is adapted from the 1935 novel of the same name by Humphrey Cobb, which was in turn was based on the Souain corporals affair during World War I. The film stars Kirk Douglas as Colonel Dax, the commanding officer of French soldiers who refuse to continue a suicidal attack, after which Dax defends them against charges of cowardice in a court-martial. Subscribe to Rose Media: https://www.youtube.com/@RoseMediaYTFollow Me on
Synthetic Sexuality: Alex Garland's Ex Machina AI continues to hold our fascination. This week Mr. Chavez & I dive into Alex Garland's examination of Artificial Intelligence with 2014s Ex Machina. Set, as Garland describes, "Ten minutes from now," Ex Machina is a fascinating film with exceptional performances from Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. Few films are able to capture the subtleties and realities of science fiction paranoia with this level of skill. As these talks have continued over the last few episodes, the paranoia is becoming greater as the realities of our world begin to live up to predictions. Garland does creative and powerful work; asking questions and presenting situations that seem to be more likely than simple imagination. Take a listen and let us know what you think . . . gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many Thanks. For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.
This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Humble Sea (Santa Cruz, CA) Beer 1 - My Other Ride is a Submarine // DDH Foggy IPA // 7.1%. Ratings: Jonny - 4.4, Max: 4 Beer 2 - 8-Bit Octopus // DDH WCIPA // 7.1% . Ratings: Jonny - 7.8, Max: 8. Film : "Warfare" (2025) directed by Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza. Ratings: Jonny - 9.3, Max - 8. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: "The Pitt" 2025 (MAX) - Jonny: "Saturday Night" (2024) dir. by Jason Reitman // "2073" (2025) dir. by Asif Kapadia // "Adolescence" (Netflix) -------- Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro, Ads, & Shout Outs 7:37 - Beer 1 17:25 - Film (No Spoilers) 31:15 - Film (DANGER ZONE) 40:20 - Beer 2 56:54 - Hot & Bothered
David Stepanavicius of death metal juggernauts, Atrae Bilis, joins the podcast this week to chat about their sophomore effort, “Aumicide”. We deep-dive into “Warfare”, the new movie by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, discuss our shared experiences of relocating from our home countries, the Australian metal scene and much more. On the weekly news rant, I check out the latest tracks by Ondfodt, …And Oceans, Celestial Sanctuary, Caustic Wound, Pelican and Pandemia. I also answer your questions, including my favourite pro wrestling moments, gym playlists, some of my own personal bad metal takes. PLUS: no less than two Premieres On The Sphere, with world firsts of brand new tracks by Trivax and Conspiracy X. Please support the bands featured on this episode ATRAE BILIS: https://atraebilisdeath.bandcamp.com/ DESTROYER 666: https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/destroyer-666/ Pre-order links: “The Great Satan” - TRIVAX: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-satan “Blood Aggression” - CONSPIRACY X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/ Check out my ‘Pain Is Weakness' workout playlist here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BW6MWim3NWtgLRoddwyYO?si=d4688addea5948d8
Hello classmates!Alex Garland picks a side, what to stream at home this week, and the gang close out Spaghetti Western April in the tastiest wayVisit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen!Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclassThis Episode:https://youtu.be/9s-REwdxAb8http://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclassEmail: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail at (209) 283-1716Merch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclassPatrons:JavierJoel ShinnemanLinda McCalisterHeather Sachs https://twitter.com/DorkOfAllDorksChris GeigerDylanMitch Burns Robert Stewart JasonAndrew Martin Dallas Terry Jack Fitzpatrick Mackenzie MinerBinge Daddy DanAngry Otter (Michael)The Maple Syrup Don: StephenTrip AffleckJoseph Navarro Pete Abeytaand Tyler NoeStreaming Picks:My Name is Nobody (anti pick) - Prime VideoTombstone - Prime Video, Hulu, Fubo, FXYoung Guns - Prime Video, PhiloThem! - Indie FlixDeath Rides a Horse - Prime Video, JustWatch, Hoopla, Pluto, Flix Fling, PlexCompanion - MaxMinority Report - Paramount, FuboThe Order - HuluWarfare - Only in theaters
The boys spend time in the theater this week, covering Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Alex Garland's Warfare. They also review French film Mandibles and discuss all the latest and greatest series on TV.
Send us a textJohn and Al go over everything they've seen recently, starting with Alex Garland's WARFARE (1:50) and Ryan Coogler's SINNERS (14:00), a brief touch on DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (38:00), THE LAST OF US's big episode (40:50), before kicking off weekly coverage of ANDOR season 2 (48:00).
Surprise! Here's a special bonus episode of Cinema Spectator where Cameron and Juzo opine about the first season of Twin Peaks and the newest Alex Garland film Warfare (2025). Enjoy the extra content! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film expert Juzo Greenwood. The show is executive produced by Darrin O'Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron have been podcasting since 2018, and are now focused on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored at SFSU Film School to collaborate with corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is an expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as an experienced creative, digital marketer, and product manager. Isaac is an outside opinion. Juzo Greenwood is a working filmmaker, film critic, and movie appreciator, known for his incredible understanding of all things cinema. Juzo is the critic. The podcast is a passion project between three longtime friends; we hope you can enjoy our project with the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.
On the 447th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Davey Schaupp joins me to talk about Alex Garland's latest, Warfare! We also talk about his new documentary No Place To Grow Old. Puzzle pieces include Black Hawk Down, Children Of Men, Sing Sing and Whiplash.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Warfare and the movies we discuss!Written by Alex Garland and Ray MendozaDirected by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza Starring Joseph Quinn, Will Poulter, Michael Gandolfini, Charles MeltonA24Davey Schaupp is a documentarian and co-founder of Humans For HousingCheck out more of Davey's work and his new docuemntary "No Place To Grow Old" at https://www.daveyschaupp.com/no-place-to-grow-oldAnd check out Humans For Housing at https://www.humansforhousing.org/noplacetogrowoldAnd also follow them on Instagram at @noplacetogrowold and @humansforhousingorgMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "At The Gates" from my album MISSING PIECES.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on
Bonus episode! We return to our Alex Garland series from last year with seemingly the director's last time behind the camera for the foreseeable future. Did he go out on a high note with this co-directed almost experimental film? We'll be back on Monday with our review of Final Destination 3!
We need a reverse middle finger. For Christ's sakes. The Last Of Them. The Rockford Files. Warfare. Sinners. Assault & Slattery.
Send us a textTo commemorate Shakespeare's 461st Birthday, I am very happy to bring on to the Fixate & Binge Podcast, HANNAH YOUNG, a native of Stratford-on-Avon, the home of Shakespeare. Hannah is a classically trained actress who has performed extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company over several seasons in her career. She features as Lady Macbeth in Cheek by Jowl's film ‘Acting' which is premiered this weekend in London's The Barbican Centre, and has also worked at the National Studio in London and in several West End productions.In this episode, Hannah shares her first experiences with Shakespeare, growing up in Stratford-on-Avon, recounting her work on the stage with stage and screen legends. She illuminates how she approaches her characters, and uses the text itself to explore clues and ideas about her portrayals for audiences.If you're a casual fan of Shakespeare, a budding academic, a Bardolater, or terrified of experiencing Shakespeare for the first time -- this is the perfect podcast to hear from Hannah on how best to approach the immortal Bard.In this podcast, I also provide a spoiler-free review of Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's film WARFARE -- currently in theaters and well-worth the price of admission to experience on the big screen!Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcastVisit our website at:https://fixateandbingepodcast.com/
“You keep on dancin' with the devil... one day, he's gonna follow you home” Double feature time! Brad Gullickson of The Comic Book Couples Counseling joins us to discuss Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's part-delta gothic, part-musicological meditation: Sinners (10:51).‘Sinners' Director Ryan Coogler Explains Film Aspect Ratios and Different Formats in 10 Minutes"Look for the blood and smoke..."Also, we discuss the latest swing by A24—Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's testimonial recreation of a moment in history for the soldiers involved in the Battle of Ramadi (Iraq) in 2006: Warfare (1:13:04).Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar artSend us a textSupport the show
This week's Empire Podcast (episode 664 if you're keeping score!) is more packed with goodness than your average Easter egg. Not only do Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey get into a discussion about what exactly makes a musical a musical (along with an impromptu visit to a certain mountain), but they tackle the week's movie news, including the revelation that the Oscars will finally have a Best Stunt Design category (note: this was recorded, due to the Easter holidays, before the new Fantastic Four trailer and Star Wars movie news. We'll get to those next week), and review Ryan Coogler's Sinners, Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's Warfare, and the new Steve Coogan film, The Penguin Lessons. And if that weren't enough, our guest egg overcracketh, as Chris sits down with Steve Coogan and co-star Jonathan Pryce, [21:13 - 33:16 approx] and Sinners' genius composer, Ludwig Göransson, [1:31:25 - 1:45:01 approx] while Alex has an engrossing chat with Warfare's directors, Ray Mendoza and the other Alex G. [52:19 - 1:07:55 approx] And finally, there's an excerpt from Chris' wonderful spoiler special chat with The Monkey director, Osgood Perkins. [1:46:16 - 1:57:31 approx] Our full spoiler special for that movie is now up in our spoiler special feed. Phew, told you it was a packed show. Enjoy!
I FOUGHT IN RAMADI – Navy SEAL JP Dinnell Reviews "Warfare" (2025) JP Dinnell breaks down the new movie @A24 movie Warfare by Ray Mendoza about the task unit that relieved TU Bruiser in Ramadi. In this powerful episode of The JP Dinnell Podcast, JP delivers a raw, emotional, and brutally honest review of the 2025 war film “Warfare”, co-directed by Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza. But this isn't just another reaction video — JP Dinnell actually fought in the same battle space as depicted in the film. While most people see Warfare as a gripping, cinematic portrayal of urban combat in Ramadi, Iraq, JP lived it. He was part of Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War, serving alongside warriors like Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Marc Lee, and Michael Monsoor. His team was operating in Ramadi in 2006, directly before Alpha One, the SEAL unit depicted in Warfare, took over that area of operations. This review is more than just technical commentary — it's a glimpse into the real-world chaos, decision-making, emotion, and leadership that happened in those exact streets.
This episode is brought to you courtesy of our sponsors: BetterHelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/FILMCAST to get 10% off your first month. Huel - Visit Huel.com/filmcast today and use code filmcast to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift. David, Devindra, and Jeff fall into the Hitchcockian pleasures of Drop, praise the brilliant storytelling of Common Side Effects, and wonder why Hacks doesn't just let the two main leads be friends. Then, it's time to discuss Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's new movie, Warfare. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Matt Goldberg's The Last of Us recaps Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Pixel 9a review + bracing for tariffs Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:16:05) David - Drop, G20, The Last of Us S2 Devindra - Last of Us S2, Hacks S4, The Pitt finale Jeff - Common Side Effects, Your Friends and Neighbors Featured Review (~01:04:00) Warfare SPOILERS (~01:29:15) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
On this week's episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) discuss the myriad ways in which tariffs could hurt (and maybe in one very minor way help) the entertainment business. Then they review Warfare, the latest film from Alex Garland and co-writer/co-director Ray Mendoza. No bonus episode on Friday, but we'll be back with a full episode on Monday where we'll be reviewing Sinners. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!
"Warfare" is the newest film by director Alex Garland, who co-directed it with Iraq war veteran Ray Mendoza. It's a re-enactment of an encounter Mendoza and his platoon experienced on November 19th, 2006, in the wake of the Battle of Ramadi, as they use memories from Navy SEAL team Alpha One to reconstruct the event in real-time as it happened for one of their fellow soldiers who has no memory of what took place that day. The film stars an incredible cast of promising up-and-coming talent, and two of them, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai and Kit Connor were kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their experience working on the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from A24. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean and Amanda begin the episode with their instant reactions to the official announcement of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival lineup. They share their overall mixed feelings about the slate, attempt to figure out why some notable films missed the cut, and debate whether or not Sean would be capable of taking a three-month movie sabbatical (0:00). Then, Chris Ryan joins the show to cover Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's new combat drama, ‘Warfare,' to discuss how emotionally affecting the film is and examine its use of differing perspectives (0:00). Finally, Sean is joined by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza to explore the intentions behind ‘Warfare,' then work through the importance of memory and examine how it plays a critical part in the storytelling of the film (0:00). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza, and Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Topics covered include: Charles connecting with his dad through his role in Warfare, total immersion, knowing your castmates' meal requests by heart (Noah Centineo: 3 burger patties), sage advice from Alex Garland to “never say yes to anything before you read it,” pinch me moments, impersonating Will's American accent, Charles working with fellow Garland alum Cailee Spaeny on the newest season of Beef, feeling out of continuity with your own life, playing many rounds of Mafia after hours, wild peacocks, Will having an absolute blast with Jenna and Richard E. Grant on set of Death of a Unicorn, Michael Gandolfini as the worlds best storyteller, and Warfare as the most transformative and meaningful experience of their lives.