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HOSTS:Kurt Taylor —————————- Tremble is a horror podcast that cuts through hype to figure out what actually works, whether a movie is trying to scare you, make you laugh, or do both at once. On this episode, the Tremble crew heads back to the hunt with Prey, Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 reinvention of the Predator franchise. […]
HOSTS:Kurt Taylor —————————- Tremble is a horror podcast that cuts through hype to figure out what actually works, whether a movie is trying to scare you, make you laugh, or do both at once. On this episode, the Tremble crew heads back to the hunt with Prey, Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 reinvention of the Predator franchise. […]
Is the Predator franchise finally back… or just evolving into something completely different?In this spoiler-free Part 1 episode of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest, Chris and Dr. Dare break down Predator: Badlands (2025) and what it means for the future of the franchise.We dive into:
The 21st century has graced us with many questionable or misguided (or just fucking awful) PG13 sequels, reboots, or remakes to the pantheon of 1980's scifi/horror/ action hybrid classics:2004: Alien Vs Predator2009: Terminator Salvation2012: Total Recall2014: RoboCop2015: Terminator GenisysThere's also quite a few which retained the R ratings of their predecessors, with varying results:2003: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines2007: Aliens Vs Predator- Requiem2010: Predators2012: Prometheus2017: Alien: Covenant2018: The Predator2019: Terminator: Dark Fate2022: Prey2024: Alien: RomulusThis episode we discuss PREDATOR: BADLANDS, Dan Trachtenberg's follow up to Prey and the animated anthology Predator: Killer of Killers, both of which the three of us enjoyed quite a bit.Is it ruined by the Disneyfication? Does Trachtenberg pull off this PG-13 Predator film, the first to feature a Yautja as the protagonist, or does it join the trash pile of some prior attempts?"Welcome to the most dangerous planet in the universe, where everything is trying to kill you", it's the Who Goes There Podcast Episode 448! Join our Patreon to support the show! As a Patreon member you get the episodes early, bonus content, and access to our Discord. It also helps us keep doing it. We recently sent out a bunch of exclusive merch too. Thanks for listening and a huge thanks as always to @calgee for his original art. Go check out his work and give him a follow on Instagram.The Who Goes There Podcast is available to subscribe to on iTunes and Spotify. You can also find us on Instagram.
It's time to take the podcast back to the Yautja's in the latest film in the Predator universe! This time though, the Predator's aren't on earth, nor are they hunting any humans, and there isn't a meaningful human to even speak of in this film! " Predator: Badlands (2025) is a science fiction action film directed by Dan Trachtenberg that shifts the franchise focus by making a young, exiled Yautja (Predator) named Deck the main character. Set on a dangerous, hostile planet, Deck must prove his worth by surviving and hunting, eventually forming an unlikely alliance with a Weyland-Yutani android named Thia" It was always going to be a little tough to follow up the success of Prey which was the AMAZING Predator film that came before this one! BUT, while probably not as good as that movie, this still is not a film that you should sleep on! With Rotten Tomatoes scoring it in the high 80's, I promise that it's at least worth a first watch. While Prey was a fantastic movie, I will say that this film does a better job at opening up the universe to different worlds and to different species. It does well what the latest Alien show did well, which means that these movies don't always necessarily have to be Alien or Predator heavy, they can rely on some other cool monsters too!! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Pandora | RSS Tell us what you think!Send us feedback and/or MP3's to outsidethelongbox@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and Tik Tok!Support the podcast on Patreon!Credit - Doyle Daniels, Juan Muro, Alicia Muro
In this episode of "Giant Mess", we're heading to the Death Planet Genna for our full movie review and cinematic breakdown of Predator: Badlands. We dive deep into Dan Trachtenberg's latest entry in the franchise , exploring how the controversial PG-13 rating totally worked by substituting human gore for "synth-on-synth crime". We analyze Dek, the underdog "Gen-Z" Yautja protagonist played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi , and his unconventional alliance with a damaged Weyland-Yutani synthetic named Thia, played by Elle Fanning.We also break down the incredible organic tech and creature designs—from razor grass and bone bison to the unkillable Kalisk and fan-favorite infant sidekick, Bud. Plus, what do the Alien universe Easter eggs mean for the future of the franchise? We connect the dots between Badlands, Prey, Alien: Romulus, and the Alien: Earth TV series , and explore the insane ending theories surrounding Dek's "Mother" and a potential live-action return for Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch.See where Predator: Badlands ranks in our ultimate Alien and Predator timeline , and why the Yautja Renaissance has ushered in a new era.New York Giants Fan Rants & Analysis - https://bit.ly/NYGiantsYTPlaylist NY Mets Fan Rants & Analysis - https://bit.ly/MetsYTPlaylist Movie Reviews - https://bit.ly/GiantMessMovieReviews TV Show Reactions - https://bit.ly/GiantMessTV Funny Stories - https://bit.ly/GiantMessFunnyStoriesABOUT NEAL LYNCH:Neal Lynch is the creator and host of Giant Mess, a podcast blending sports commentary, pop culture analysis, and storytelling. Former 4th string quarterback and middle relief pitcher at a Division III school. Degrees in Film & Media Studies and Communications. Helped multiple major media and entertainment publishers develop, produce, optimize, distribute, and promote videos across web, video, and social media platforms. Single dad who loves to blog, podcast, write, edit, optimize, strategize, and over-analyze. ABOUT "GIANT MESS":"Giant Mess" is a weird sports and entertainment comedy podcast hosted by a giant mess, the Real Cinch Neal Lynch. Neal covers New York Giants football, NY Mets baseball, movies, and TV shows, mixing in funny stories along the way. Episodes focus on movie reviews, tv show recaps, post-game analysis, predictions, breakdowns, reactions, and funny stories.Subscribe to Giant Mess on YouTube: https://bit.ly/GiantMessYT Follow me on:* Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/neallynch * My Official Blog - http://bit.ly/neallynchBLOG * Facebook Page - http://bit.ly/GiantMessFB * Twitter - http://bit.ly/NealLynchTW * Personal Instagram - http://bit.ly/NealLynchIG * Podcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/GiantMessInstagram * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/GiantMessApple * Subscribe on Spotify - http://bit.ly/GiantMessSpotify
I focused on being prepared, and I was...and here we are. Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Dan Trachtenberg's 2016 psychological horror film "10 Cloverfield Lane." Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem Pod Mortem / Stairhole Productions Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/thepodmortem Pod Mortem would like to thank Original CINematic for sponsoring this week's episode! https://www.ogcinpro.com/ Feel free to contact: William Rush: wrush@ogcinpro.com Xxena Rush: xrush@ogcinpro.com Where to listen to the podcast and follow us on social media: https://allmylinks.com/thepodmortem Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodmortem https://www.instagram.com/travismwh https://www.instagram.com/bloodandsmoke https://www.instagram.com/juggalodaddy84 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodmortem https://twitter.com/bloodandsmoke https://twitter.com/realstreeter84 https://twitter.com/travismwh What would you rate 10 Cloverfield Lane and what should we watch next? Email us at thepodmortem@gmail.com "Pod Mortem Theme" written and performed by Travis Hunter-Sayapin. https://youtube.com/travismwh Podcast artwork by Brian Demarest. https://www.instagram.com/evilflynn
"Sci-Fi Month" is getting claustrophobic! After the cosmic absurdity of The Manitou, We are locking the doors and checking the air filtration system. This week, we are diving into the tense, high-stakes world of Dan Trachtenberg's 2016 "spiritual successor," 10 Cloverfield Lane.Follow us @ReviewedtodeathAll music provided by Groove Witness - www.groovewitness.usAll sound effects provided by zapsplat.comCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencasterRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit
This week, Scotty and Andrew head to the death planet of Genna to capture the incredibly dangerous Kalisk, while also discussing the latest entry in the "Predator" fanchise, "Predator: Badlands". They also talk about movies they've seen, and stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear some Spotify comments, as well what movie Scotty has chosen for their next episode!"Predator: Badlands" was directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who also directed "Prey" and "Predator: Killer of Killers". Dek is a Yautja (Predator) who wants to prove himself as a true part of the clan by traveling to the death planet of Genna to hunt the feared Kalisk, a creature that no Yautja has been able to kill yet.Where to watch this movie - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/predator-badlands-2025Feel free to send us a message! What did you think of this movie? Of this episode? Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/FunWithHorrorPodcastFollow us on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/396586601815924Twitter - https://twitter.com/funwhorrorInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/fun_with_horror_podcast/FWH + Fangoria collab:For 20% off at the Fango Shop, just enter FUN_WITH_HORROR_PODCAST at checkout!
This week on Our Taste is Trash, Josh and Jade head into hostile territory with a spoiler filled discussion of Predator: Badlands, the latest entry in the Predator franchise.Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the filmmaker behind Prey, Predator: Badlands drops viewers into a brutal new environment, following a young Predator on a dangerous rite of passage. The film stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi.Josh and Jade break down what works, what absolutely does not. They talk CGI, Predator lore, and whether Badlands earns its place alongside Predator, Predator 2, and Prey or belongs on the franchise scrap heap.Listen now! Taste is subjective. Ours is trash.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob never say "GET TO DA CHOPPA" even once during their breakdown of Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands.
The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast.In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff welcome Dan Trachtenberg back to the podcast to discuss Predator: Badlands, which is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu and available on Blu-Ray/4K. They discuss what it's like to tweak the movie studio logo at the beginning of the film, how they convinced the world Elle Fanning was a backpack, why the film is rated PG-13, and the tiny differences between a scene that works and a scene that doesn't. Please note this conversation has SPOILERS for Predator: Badlands.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to your podcast app.
Kyber277 - Artificial Intelligence and Targaryens! NEWS - THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Superbowl Trailer - SPIDER-NOIR Trailer - PREDATOR: BADLANDS on Hulu today - Dan Trachtenberg signs first look deal with Paramount OGTW - BECKER: GoT rewatch, AKOTSK book, Cadillac Livery F1 - DIAZ: SPREAD ME, MASSIVE-VERSE Humble Bundle, ST: SA s01e05 MAIN TOPIC: Join Joe and Michael as they take on s01e04 of A KNIGHT…, discussing the twists and turns this short season has already taken. From there they launch into a discussion of AI and how it will change film. What are your thoughts? Welcome to the Kybercast! #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms#PredatorBadlands #SpreadMe #MassiveVerse#StarTrekStarfleetAcademy #StarfleetAcademy #GameOfThrowns #HedgeKnight #AKOTSK #CadillacF1
The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and loving the Happiest Place on Earth. Scott starts the show by talking about last weekend at Disneyland and getting ready for a long weekend. Nerd News has stories about Predator, Clayface, Helldivers, and Vin Diesel's giant head. Approved for All Audiences looks at trailers for random sci-fi movies, giant monsters, and Nic Cage being weird. And in Jesus Time, Scott talks about the small change that has helped him see his kids for the blessing they are. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 "The Happiest Place on Earth" Nerd News - 6:02 Predator: Badlands is on Hulu right now Dan Trachtenberg still involved with Predator Clayface gets pushed back Jason Momoa to star in the Helldivers movie Fast Forever is on its way Approved for All Audiences - 11:34 In the Blink of an Eye Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Project Hail Mary Mandalorian and Grogu Super Bowl Spot Spider-Noir Jesus Time - 17:01 Goodbye - 22:20 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter Follow Scott on Twitter Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick for The Christian Nerd theme music.
To kick off this week's episode, Joe enthusiastically shares with Cody that he has finally taken the time to watch the much-discussed film directed by Guy Ritchie and featuring John Krasinski, titled The Fountain of Youth. This film, which has garnered a variety of opinions since its release, presents a unique blend of action and storytelling that Joe found particularly engaging. He reflects on the film's themes and cinematography, expressing his thoughts on how Ritchie's distinctive style combined with Krasinski's performance created a captivating viewing experience. In response, Cody mentions that he recently watched the first episode of the reboot of The Muppet Show, which is now available for streaming on Disney+. He shares his excitement about seeing the beloved characters return to the screen, noting how the reboot captures the charm and humor that fans have come to love over the years. Cody discusses some of the standout moments from the episode, highlighting the clever writing and the way the show pays homage to its classic roots while also bringing a fresh perspective to a new audience. As the conversation progresses, the guys shift their focus to the latest industry news, particularly the announcement that Dan Trachtenberg has signed a first-look deal with Paramount. Joe and Cody delve into what this could mean for Trachtenberg's future projects, considering his previous work on films like 10 Cloverfield Lane and his direction of the highly anticipated Predator prequel, Prey. They speculate on the types of projects Trachtenberg might pursue under this new agreement and how his unique vision could influence the direction of Paramount's upcoming slate of films. To wrap up the episode, Joe inquires whether Cody has seen the recently released images from the upcoming live-action adaptation of Street Fighter. This film has generated a considerable amount of buzz among fans of the franchise, and Joe expresses his curiosity about how the characters will be portrayed on screen. Cody shares his thoughts on the images, discussing the design choices and how they compare to previous adaptations of the iconic video game series. The two friends engage in a lively discussion about their hopes and concerns for the film, considering the legacy of Street Fighter and the expectations of its dedicated fanbase.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy
This week on Tipsy Casting we are so excited to welcome the extremely talented headshot photographer, Stephanie Girard. For the long time listeners you'll recognize her from our holiday giveaway as she has been so kind to always contribute a headshot session for our finale! Her photos are outstanding and she is such a wonderful person who cares about every person who walks through her doors and to guide them through to get the best shots!We start off with our Industry Round Up of News including the following topics of the last week!- Jess celebrates her new film!- Jenn talks about letting go of toxic jobs - We give a big congrats to Dan Trachtenberg & Ben on their first look deal with Paramount (article linked below!)- The UK has spent £9.5B in 2025 marking a drastic increase of spending- Video game production has also increases with casting notices every day it seems- We discuss the California tax incentive and how it may not be serving in the best capacity of it and how we would love to learn more about how it's actually working- Brands are now building out financial incentives to buy into the film and television worldThank you to everyone for tuning in this week! We appreciate each and every one of you! Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch along with us as well!Resources:Stephanie Girard InstagramStephanie Girard WebsiteDan Trachtenberg & Ben Rosenblatt First Look Article──────────────────────────Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IGWatch the Tipsy Casting YouTube ChannelFollow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys -- Thank you,Jess & Jennwww.TipsyCasting.com Check out our Podcast HERE!
This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: Prey and Predator Badlands director Dan Trachtenberg jumps to Paramount for a 3 year deal. Nancy Meyers movie is official. Edward Berger is on a tear with announcements. Colmon Domingo will direct and star as Nat King Cole, and David Mamet is adapting his Tony award winning play. - Check out all our Movie Scores on the site! - Support the Daily Ratings and become a Producer now! - Here are all the new movies out now! - Shop our store for all the Daily Ratings gear!
We think the work Dan Trachtenberg has been doing with the Predator franchise has been top-notch. In 2025 he was two for two, with Killer of Killers and this film, Predator: Badlands! A film unlike we've seen in the franchise, there is a lot more writing, character growth, and lore here than most see. We unpack everything... and there is a lot! We also break down our top 5 "Bad Dads" in films and tv! So grab your shoulder blaster, watch out for those thorns, and please don't drop your weapons... it's time for Predator: Badlands on the Movie Defenders Podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:25:16 Top 5 Bad Dads 01:12:04 Predator: Badlands Discussion Starts 01:56:38 Meet Thia 02:19:34 The Alpha Protects the Pack 02:34:57 Tessa's Plans Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast
The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung
On this LIVE episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES LIVE, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk the big DC news that their 'Paradise Lost' series set on Themyscera is dead, Junkie XL composing the score for Suipergirl, Clayface pushed to October 23rd, and Isabela Merced returning as Hawkgirl to Superman Man of Tomorrow. They also talk Wonder Man reportedly getting a Season at Marvel, Dan Trachtenberg signs first look deal at Paramount and possibly leaving the Predator franchise, Jared Leto and Travis Knight possibly sinking Masters of the Universe, the trailers of the week including War Machine, Ready or Not 2, Young Sherlock Holmes, Rooster and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #wonderwoman #marvel #avengers #MCU #wonderman #predator #topgun #transformers #disney #johnrocha #michaelvogel #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 4:34 Junkie XL Is Now Scoring 'Supergirl' Replacing Ramin Djawadi 13:02 'Clayface' Moves Release Date to October 23rd 17:02 Isabela Merced is Returning as Hawkgirl in 'Man of Tomorrow' 20:45 'Paradise Lost' Is Cancelled at DC According to Sources Close to DC 35:02 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 43:19 Daniel RPK Reports Wonder Man Season 2 is About to Be Greenlit 50:08 Dan Trachtenberg Signs Paramount Deal, Will He Leave Predator Franchise? 1:04:12 Streamlabs Questions- What Fandoms Do We Share With Our Partners? 1:15:45 Young Sherlock, War Machine, Ready or Not 2 and Rooster Trailers Talk 1:32:50 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 2:03:50 Jared Leto, Travis Knight Describe Skeletor as "Insecure", "Embodiment of Toxic Masculinity" FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Gary and Iain review and discuss, Prey (2022) by Director, Dan Trachtenberg. Starring, Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers and Dane DiLiegro. For more Off The Shelf Reviews: Merch: https://off-the-shelf-reviews.creator-spring.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWxkAz-n2-5Nae-IDpxBZQ/join Podcasts: https://offtheshelfreviews.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@OTSReviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheShelfReviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffTheShelfReviews Support us: http://www.patreon.com/offtheshelfreviews Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/offtheshelfreviews Discord: https://discord.gg/Dyw8ctf
Includes an interview with Dan Trachtenberg, the director of Predator: Badlands and co-director of Predator: Killer of Killers. Presented by Corporal Hicks & RidgeTop. The post #236: The Yautja Perspective, A Conversation with Predator: Badlands Director Dan Trachtenberg appeared first on Alien vs. Predator Galaxy.
On this week's Houselights, we explore "Predator Badlands," where Dan Trachtenberg's direction impresses with a seamless blend of CGI and practical effects. Our discussion highlights the film's exploration of Predator culture and identity, offering fresh insights into the franchise. While opinions vary on the pacing, the technical achievements and narrative depth make it a standout topic for our director-focused podcast. Join us as we dissect the nuances and celebrate the film's contribution to the Predator saga.
The co-hosts close out their look at Predator with a review of Dan Trachtenberg's film from last year Predator Badlands. With Adam really liking last week's entry, will he enjoy seeing Trachtenberg integrate Predator with Alien, while also casting Elle Fanning in the role of the android? Next week, the Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast close out the year with their epic over 3.5 hour year end show. And then they jump right back into the retrospectives by looking at another leg of Marvel, The Punisher!
It's the first week of 2026 and the boys are already throwing it back to 2025, as they discuss the newest instalment in the Predator franchise. This time, Dan Trachtenberg flips things upside down as we follow a young Predator and his story of courage, adventure and all things slightly Disney. With an android by his side, it's Predator meets a 1980s buddy cop. But how does this departure from the franchise formula fair? Is it a worthwhile shake up or is it a case of if-it-aint-broke-don't-fix it? Well, find out as the boys give their full thoughts on Predator Badland Remember to hit that subscribe button and leave us a lovely review. There's new episodes every week, and we cover horror movies from new releases with spoiler filled and spoiler free reviews, to old classics and B movie gems. You can find us on twitter and instagram @cmthpodcast or check out our website at https://castmetohell.podbean.com Theme by Dan Motti
To the surprise of everyone despite Prey doing well critically and among audiences, we have two new installments of the Predator franchise in 2025. The first hit Hulu earlier this year. Under the help of Prey's Dan Trachtenberg, he chose to tell the next chapter as "chapters" in animation. In addition, it's an anthology that actually reconnects together all the stories both new and old. How do we feel about this radical new direction and what is our excitement about Predator: Badlands? Tune in next week to hear our thoughts, rankings on the series and our first retro of 2026! Disclaimer: We did review Prey upon it's release in 2022. It was part of our AVP retro that led into it as a new release. To listen to those reviews, please visit our archives!
There aren't any numbers here because that would imply a ranking. (Or at the very least, can draw the question about ranking.) Here are this movies that at least one of dug this year: SINNERS Directed by Ryan Coogler Written by Ryan Coogler From IMDB: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. When this was announced, I wasn't sure of what to make of it. Surely, a dip into the From Dusk Til Dawn pond wasn't a thing that crossed my mind, but we got a wee bit of that here. Currently on HBO Max WEAPONS Directed by Zach Cregger Written by Zach Cregger From IMDB: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. What a great follow-up to Gregger's Barbarian. Not quite as What-The-Fuck-y as Barbarian, but it's not in short supply of nuttiness. Currently on HBO Max PREDATOR: BADLANDS Directed by Dan Trachtenberg Written by Patrick Aison and Dan Trachtenberg From IMDB: A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Dan Trachtenberg returns to the Predator franchise for the third time in his career and the second time in 2025. (See below,) This time, telling the story through a young Predator out to prove to his father and his clan he is worthy of his armor. Currently in theaters with Cinema AT Home rentals coming soon. PREDATOR: KILLER of KILLERS Directed by Dan Trachtenberg Written by Micho Robert Rutare From IMDB: Three of the fiercest warriors in human history become prey to the ultimate killer of killers. With only his third feature film of his career, Trachtenberg tells his latest stories from Man versus Predator saga in animation form this time. Great storytelling all around, with a TON of Easter Eggs to be had. Currently on Hulu FRANKENSTEIN Directed by Guillermo del Toro Written by Guillermo del Toro From IMDB: Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Del Toro makes his way back into the class monster stories with his own take on Mary Shelley's well-worn story of the same name. But he does it only in a way that GDT can. Currently on Netflix SORRY, BABY Directed by Eva Victor Written by Eva Victor From IMDB: After a tragic event, a woman finds herself alone while everyone else continues with their lives as if nothing had happened. *THUNDERBOLTS Directed by Jake Schreier Written by Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo, and Kurt Busiek From IMDB: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Currently on Disney + COMPANION Directed by Drew Hancock Written by Drew Hancock From IMDB: A weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin turns into chaos after it's revealed that one of the guests is not what they seem. Currently on Prime Video and HBO Max Superman Directed by James Gunn Written by James Gunn From IMDB: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Wake Up, Dead Man Directed by Rian Johnson From IMDB: Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history. BLACK BAG Directed by Steven Soderbergh Written by David Koepp From IMDB: When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country. Currently on Prime Video, and Available to Rent on All Rental Platforms, as well as 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. CHAINSAW MAN THE MOVIE - REZE ARC Directed by Tatsuya YoshiharaWritten by Tatsuki Fujimoto and Hiroshi Seko From IMDB: Denji encounters a new romantic interest, Reze, who works at a coffee café. 2025 had a really nice mixed bag of movies we dug, and very little we didn't. We're looking forward to 2026 with some new stuff including new additions to Patreon for us to engage with all of you a little more! Here's to another year of great movies! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey, Joseph, and Freddy ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. 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durée : 00:03:19 - Le Masque et la Plume - par : Jérôme Garcin - Découvrez un extrait déjà culte autour du film « Prédator : Badlands » de Dan Trachtenberg et du « Choc des générations ». Jean-Marc Lalanne a adoré, tandis que Pierre Murat a détesté, mais ce film lui a permis de découvrir la 4DX Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Hello, movie maniacs! McQuarrying has been postponed again because David and Mary went to the theatres to see a couple of good old fashioned action flicks. They watched Dan Trachtenberg’s further extrapolations of the world of Predator with Predator: Badlands and Edgar Wright’s re-imagining of the “classic” 80’s Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle The Running Man. In Part Two of their conversation, Dave and Mary defend the unfairly maligned The Running Man with Edgar Wright’s fun, streamlined direction and great performances by Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Michael Cera, and Josh Brolin. And any film with Katy O’Brien in it ranks high in our books! Thanks for listening.
Steffan and Gavia share their enthusiastic review of Predator: Badlands, a standalone adventure story that casts a young Predator as the protagonist, teaming up with a perky android (Elle Fanning) to explore an alien planet. Among other topics, this episode covers the excellent casting of breakout star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, the film's imaginative sci-fi worldbuilding, and director Dan Trachtenberg's genre-savvy approach to action.
In this episode, we place Predator: Badlands within the Predator universe, examining what Dan Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison bring to the table and how Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi anchor the story. We compare the film's approach to the original and newer installments, discuss its tonal shifts, and debate whether it signals a new direction for the franchise. We also discuss the setup, the mood, and the film's bold visual language, plus what to watch for in the action and scares. If you're curious about the tone and teaser moments, this is the episode for you.
Send us a textWelcome back to DMRThe newest installment in the Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands, breaks new ground by placing a Predator, or Yautja, as its central protagonist. The story follows Dek, a young, outcast Yautja on a quest to prove his worth to his warrior clan by hunting the seemingly unkillable apex predator of the treacherous, alien world of Genna, often called "The Death Planet." His perilous journey leads to an unlikely alliance with an advanced Weyland-Yutani Corporation android named Thia, whose own mission on the hostile planet went sideways. Together, the mismatched pair must navigate the lethal environment, evade Weyland-Yutani forces, and confront a terrifying creature that challenges everything Dek has been taught about the honor of the hunt, making for a thrilling sci-fi survival adventure.The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who also helmed the critically acclaimed Prey. The main cast features Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as the Predator protagonist, Dek, and Elle Fanning in the dual role of the androids Thia and Tessa. As of the latest reports, Predator: Badlands has earned over $162 million at the global box office. Critics have embraced the fresh take, awarding it a Certified Fresh 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences have given it an even higher score of 96%.Reminder to grab your 30 day free Audible trial, link in the show; you'll be helping support DMR
Hot off the presses Eddie sits down with the director of 10 Cloverfield Lane, Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers, the new hit installment in the Predator Franchise, Predator: Badlands - Matt Trachtenberg joins the show to discuss his latest film that gives us a new angle on the Predator, taking the reigns of one of his favorite childhood blockbusters, Yautja Lore, a possible peek into the future of the franchise, Alien vs. Predator, and much, much more.... For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Predator: Badlands is finally here and it is a big departure from previous Predator films. Dan Trachtenberg tried something very different for his third film. Did he stick the landing or is it a total miss? Tom joins me once again to find out the answer to this question!https://youtu.be/-f3mG9N89xEhttps://rumble.com/v727c9i-is-predator-badlands-badass-or-just-bad-hack-the-movies.html
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The Cinematography Podcast Episode 334: Jeff Cutter Cinematographer Jeff Cutter first collaborated with director Dan Trachtenberg on 10 Cloverfield Lane. Their successful partnership continued on the Predator prequel, Prey, which became Hulu's most-watched streaming premiere. Jeff and Trachtenberg found they had a strong bond over their mutual interests, such as films like Die Hard with “muscular” camerawork. As gamers, the two often use cinematic moments and cutscenes from both videogames and movies as visual references during pre-production meetings. For Predator: Badlands, Tractenberg created a previsualization (previs) of the major sequences. He and Jeff then discussed the overall visual tone and the right approach for the camerawork. A key thought exercise they use is determining how each scene could be shot as a oner, even if the final plan doesn't involve a single-take sequence. Jeff explains, “The exercise just lets us, it really lets you figure out who is the scene about? What is the context and what is the subtext?” He finds that it's a creative way to focus and narrow down the visual choices to make each scene distinct. Jeff built upon the visual foundation he established for Prey. For that film, he and Trachtenberg wanted to subvert audience expectations of a Predator movie, focusing on a naturalistic approach that relied as much as possible on natural daylight, firelight, and moonlight as the primary sources. Defining the Predator: Badlands look by color palette: -The Yautja Planet (Predator Home World): Jeff chose a distinct brown and blue palette accented with warm tones. The look is designed to evoke a sense of harsh but beautiful reality, defined by sandy deserts and stark rock formations. -The Planet Gena: Shot partly on location in New Zealand, this environment called for a greener, more naturalistic look, with a bluer color for nighttime scenes. -The Weyland-Yutani Base: This section connects Predator: Badlands to the larger Alien universe, notably through the Weyland-Yutani corporation and its synthetic main character, Thia (played by Elle Fanning). Inspired by the industrial, ominous atmosphere and moody lighting of films like Aliens and Prometheus, Cutter aimed for an industrial look dominated by cyan, blue, and green tones. See Predator: Badlands in theaters Find Jeff Cutter: Instagram @jeff_cutter SHOW RUNDOWN: 01:53 Close Focus 12:01-1:04:42 Interview 01:05:03 Short Ends 01:13:10 Wrap up/Credits (with a little blooper at the end) The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
The PREDATOR franchise is moving full steam ahead, with Dan Trachtenberg directing PREY (2022) and KILLER OF KILLERS (2025) before the latest release - PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Friend of the show Patrick Scott Patterson returns to talk all things in the franchise, as we spoil every reason why we loved the latest movie.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Predator Badlands should've been the ninth-installment cash-grab we all politely ignore… but somehow Dan Trachtenberg cooked. In this week's Thumb War, Rachel and Jason dive into the surprisingly emotional new Predator movie that mixes Klingon-like family drama, Alien-universe corporate stupidity, exploding caterpillars, razor grass, and the most adorable digital murder-gremlin since Grogu. We get into: Predator sibling beef Elle Fanning playing two androids (one sweet, one corporate demon) Found-family wolf-pack metaphors The baby callous creature who is basically Hazel in CGI form Weyland-Yutani being idiots… again And the controversial PG-13 “Disney-fication” of Predator This one is shockingly heartfelt, visually bonkers, and absolutely primed for a sequel. Huge thumbs up. Go see it in a theater. Full Spoilers. Subscribe & join our Patreon for ad-free episodes + monthly hangouts! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"I can survive on my own. But who would want to survive on their own?"News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (5:21)For our news and notes segment, we discuss Brainiac confirmed as the villain in James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Bob Iger says AI-generated content Is coming to Disney+ in the near future, and Alien: Earth renewed for season 2 as Noah Hawley expands deal with FX/Disney.Main Topic (24:24)For our Main Topic, This week on the show, we review Dan Trachtenberg's third installment in the Predator franchise: Predator: Badlands! Set in the future on a remote planet called Genna, a young and unproven Yautja is left for dead by his clan. Dek, the Yautja runt, finds an unlikely ally in the Weyland-Yutani synthetic Thia and the two embark on a dangerous journey in search of the ultimate hunt.---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokFollow us on BlueSkyConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art
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David, Devindra, and Jeff put on a happy face with Pluribus, float to sleep with In Your Dreams, and head off-world with Mars Express. Then they return to Dan Trachtenberg's expanding cinematic universe with Predator: Badlands. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Matt Goldberg's coverage of Pluribus Devindra - Engadget Podcast on our favorite gadgets of 2025 Jeff - WECT News 6 Interview Part 1 and Part 2 Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:17:38) David - Mars Express, Eddy Burback's ChatGPT Made Me Delusional Devindra - Pluribus, Nuremberg, I Love LA, Dispatch Jeff - Pluribus, In Your Dreams Featured Review (~01:12:06) Predator: Badlands SPOILERS (~01:35:13) 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 to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
Get to da Yowcha! The Predator has left behind his typical prey on Earth to hunt a new trophy in the Badlands of the deadliest planet in the universe. But after eight movies, is the masked alien at last ready to be the hero of his own franchise, and beat a band of Weyland-Yutani robots to a massive, unkillable monster? And are Elle Fanning (Super 8) and a spitting space monkey the tools needed to navigate all the poisonous flora and fauna on this road to redemption? Listen Now to learn if Prey and Killer of Killers director Dan Trachtenberg can bring it home a third time!
MUSICThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held its 40th Induction Ceremony Saturday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Elected for induction this year were Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes, Chubby Checker and OutKast. They were inducted in the Performer Category, which recognizes "artists who have created music whose originality, impact and influence has changed the course of rock and roll."The Induction Ceremony is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. And ABC will also air a condensed version on January 1st. QUICKIES:Zach de la Rocha from Rage Against the Machine and Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam appear in the new documentary called Intense Energy: Sounds of Skateboarding. Watch it now on YouTube.Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley will unveil a new clothing line called Walking Disaster at the Warped Tour stop in Orlando, Florida on November 15th and 16th. TVThe 68th annual Grammy Awards are set for February 1st in Los Angeles. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/2026-grammys-nominations-list-1236420562/ Kim Kardashian isn't a real-life lawyer yet. She failed the bar exam. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/kim-kardashian-doesnt-pass-bar-exam-alls-fair-1236421777/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Predator: Badlands had a big opening weekend! The Dan Trachtenberg-directed movie outpaced expectations and opened to $40 million. It also brought in $40 million globally, for a total opening haul of $80 million. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/predator-badlands-box-office-record-opening-1236421940/A Chinese filmmaker named Yi Zhou has accused Jeremy Renner of sending her, quote, "a string of unwanted / unsolicited pornographic images of himself." https://people.com/jeremy-renner-vehemently-denies-sending-unsolicited-sexual-messages-to-female-filmmaker-threatening-to-call-ice-11846292AND FINALLYPeople are calling this #1 song on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart the new Chris Stapleton. The artist is called Breaking Rust just put out a song called "Walk the Walk". https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/11/08/an-ai-generated-country-song-is-topping-a-billboard-chart-and-that-should-infuriate-us-all/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/RizzShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to avenge their Yautja brethren on planet Genna and cover Dan Trachtenberg's ‘Predator: Badlands,' starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. Before diving in though, they briefly cover a handful of movie news headlines, including the reporting that Ryan Reynolds is remaking the 1970s crime film ‘Thunderbolt and Lightfoot' for Amazon MGM (2:35). Next, they unpack the new 'Predator' legacy sequel and make the case for why it wouldn't work without Fanning's performance, explain why Trachtenberg has a clear eye for titillating action set piece filmmaking, and discuss its big box office success and wonder what it represents at large (7:39). Then, they rank every film in the 'Predator' franchise (43:38). Host: Sean Fennessey Guest: Chris Ryan Producers: Jack Sanders and Bex Donnelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The buzz is real. The latest Predator film is awesome so it's time for a deep dive into PREDATOR: BADLANDS with director Dan Trachtenberg. Alien connections, sequel plans, James Cameron's advice -- it's all here! UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 11/18 in NYC -- Tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie break down the latest trailer for Marvel’s Wonder Man, arriving January 27th. They also discuss filmmakers Chloé Zhao and Nicolas Gonda launching Kodansha Studios, which will bring some of Kodansha’s biggest manga titles to life in live-action. Then, they share their box office predictions for Dan Trachtenberg’s new Predator film, Predator: Badlands, before reacting to the news that Gremlins 3 is officially a go - with Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus returning! Finally, they wrap up with news that Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up to produce a new Miss Piggy film, written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the release of Predator: Badlands just around the corner, director Dan Trachtenberg stops by to give us behind the scenes details and to hint at some fun Easter eggs in the film. (00:00:00) News & Sports(00:16:44) Entertainment News(00:43:13) Dangerous Jobs - Crossing Guards/Flaggers(01:15:14) Bizarre File(01:23:33) Just Sayin' Institute (01:53:14) Director Dan Trachtenberg In Studio(02:30:28) Bizarre File(02:38:07) Hollywood Trash & Music News(02:45:50) Wrap UpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.