Pete and Trevor fire up the ol’ Fantasticar and blast off to see The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Will this one launch Phase 6 into greatness—or should it have stayed in the Negative Zone? Unfortunately, a dose of cosmic rays knocked Trevor out of commission, so Pete is joined by a surprise guest for the review section instead.Meanwhile, the Conjuring project lurches forward with Annabelle. Did Pete make it through the spooky doll chaos, or did he nope out before the third jump scare?Intro and our history with The Fantastic Four (0:00)Review of Annabelle (2014) (26:00)Spoiler-free review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (52:34)Spoiler talk (1:03:00)
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Eddington
Pete and Trevor drove straight into some political controversy with Ari Aster’s new Covid-era black comedy western Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone. Note: one of us did not like this at all and another one loved it. This episode also marks the start of Project Conjuring, where we review every movie in the expanded conjuring universe. This week we talk James Wan’s megahit The Conjuring, starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor, and that loveable scamp Annabelle. Intro and our history with Ari Aster (0:00)Review of The Conjuring (2013) (8:45)Spoiler-free review of Eddington (35:14)Spoiler talk (53:50)
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Superman (2025)
Superman is here. And we’re not going to be coy, WE LOVED THIS MOVIE. As the conclusion of our project to watch every live action Superman film, we were given the movie we have been waiting for. Listen for our immediate spoiler-free reactions after leaving the theatre, before giving lots of warning before heading into spoiler-talk. This episode we welcome Wil and Katelyn from the Marvelous Marathon podcast. Check out their episode on Superman (2025): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wIuvNp4ASvSmAtdkBuviF?si=DeAufa5qRTmolyGOMYCIRgJULY 14 IS THE FINAL DAY OF OUR LETTERBOXD PATRON GIVEAWAY. CLICK HERE TO LEVEL UP TO PATRON: https://boxd.it/Gbt3OIntro, summary of Project Superman, All-Star Superman and some of our favourite comics, James Gunn’s vision for DCU (0:00)Spoiler-free reactions to Superman (2025) (43:00)Spoiler-talk (1:05:10)Segment with guests Wil and Katelyn (1:27:35)Goodbye, Superman (2:05:27)About Superman (2025):The man known as Clark Kent, Superman, and Kal-El grapples with who he is. Clark Kent / Superman / Karl-El: David CorenswetLois Lane: Rachel BrosnahanLex Luthor: Nicholas HoultJimmy Olsen: Skyler GisondoPerry White: Wendell PierceThe Engineer: María Gabriela de FaríaGuy Gardner / Green Lantern: Nathan FillionMetamorpho: Anthony CarriganHawkgirl: Isabela MercedMister Terrific: Edi GathegiDirector: James GunnWriter: James GunnExecutive Producer: Peter SafranCinematographer: Henry BrahamComposer: John Murphy and David FlemingEditor: Craig Alpert and William Hoy
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Jurassic World Rebirth / Zack Synder’s Justice League
Hold onto your butts, Pete and Trevor spared no expense in seeing Jurassic World Rebirth. Can this ScarJo vehicle fill in the holes to complete the code and reboot this long-in-the-tooth franchise? Listen to our immediate reactions after leaving the theatre to find out. This also makes the 10th (10th!) episode of Project Superman, wherein we review every single live action Superman film. This week we talk Justice League, primarily the Zack Synder version, with Pete pointing out the prime differences between the cuts. Next week is the conclusion of the project, with James Gunn’s Superman, and the official reset of the DC universe. Don’t forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/Gbt3OIntro and our history with Jurassic Park (0:00)Review of Zack Synder’s Justice League (13:18)Spoiler-free review of Jurassic World (40:50)Spoiler-talk (1:02:05)About Jurassic World Rebirth:Scarlett Johansson stars as Zora Bennett, a covert-ops expert sent to retrieve rare dinosaur DNA from a remote island. When her mission collides with a shipwrecked family and a dangerous hidden agenda, survival becomes more than just escaping the island.Scarlett Johansson as Zora BennettJonathan Bailey as Dr. Levi CalderMahershala Ali as Commander RourkeLuna Blaise as Camila ReyesManuel Garcia-Rulfo as Diego NavarroRupert Friend as Felix MaddoxDavid Iacono as Eric VossDirected by Gareth EdwardsWritten by David KoeppProduced by Frank Marshall, Patrick CrowleyExecutive Producers Steven Spielberg, Alexandra DerbyshireMusic by Alexandre DesplatCinematography by John MathiesonAbout Justice League:Batman and Wonder Woman assemble a team of metahumans—Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash—to face a looming threat following Superman’s death. As an ancient force seeks to plunge the world into darkness, the newly formed Justice League must overcome their differences to stand as Earth’s last line of defense.Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / BatmanGal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder WomanHenry Cavill as Clark Kent / SupermanJason Momoa as Arthur Curry / AquamanEzra Miller as Barry Allen / The FlashRay Fisher as Victor Stone / CyborgAmy Adams as Lois LaneJeremy Irons as Alfred PennyworthCiarán Hinds as SteppenwolfDirected by Zack Snyder (original vision and Synder Cut), Joss Whedon (2017 theatrical reshoots and completion)Written by Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon (theatrical), Chris Terrio (Snyder Cut)Story by Zack Snyder and Chris TerrioProduced by Charles Roven and Deborah SnyderMusic by Danny Elfman (2017), Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL (Snyder Cut)Cinematography by Fabian WagnerEdited by David Brenner, Richard Pearson, and Martin Walsh (2017); David Brenner (Snyder Cut)
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F1 in 4DX
Pete and Trevor opted for an overcut strategy to take an early pole position in their trip to see F1. Will Joseph Kosinski strike gold again and give us another Top Gun: Maverick? Not quite, but it was pretty close! Listen to our immediate reactions to F1 after leaving the theatre.This is also the ninth week for our ongoing Project Superman, wherein we watch every single live-action theatrical Superman movie. Today we are discussing Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice. Tune in next week for Zack Synder’s Justice League.Don’t forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/Gbt3OIntro, expectations for F1 in 4DX (0:00)Review of Batman v Superman (15:53)Spoiler free review of F1 (43:00)Spoiler-talk (56:31)Anthony’s corner (1:16:06)About FI: A former Formula 1 driver is pulled out of retirement to help a struggling team make a comeback on the world stage. As he mentors a rising rookie and faces unfinished business from his past, the race becomes more than just about speed—it’s a shot at redemption.Brad Pitt as Sonny HayesDamson Idris as Joshua PearceJavier Bardem as Ricky CarreraKerry Condon as RuthTobias Menzies as GarlandDirected by Joseph KosinskiWritten by Ehren KrugerProduced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Lewis HamiltonCinematography by Claudio MirandaMusic by Lorne BalfeEdited by Eddie HamiltonProduction companies include Apple Studios, Plan B Entertainment, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, with Warner Bros. Pictures handling distributionAbout Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice:Haunted by the destruction of Metropolis during Superman’s battle with Zod, Bruce Wayne sees the Kryptonian as a dangerous god and prepares to take him down. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor manipulates both heroes into conflict while unleashing a monstrous force that threatens to destroy them both.Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / BatmanHenry Cavill as Clark Kent / SupermanGal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder WomanJesse Eisenberg as Lex LuthorAmy Adams as Lois LaneJeremy Irons as Alfred PennyworthDiane Lane as Martha KentLaurence Fishburne as Perry WhiteHolly Hunter as Senator FinchScoot McNairy as Wallace KeefeCallan Mulvey as Anatoli KnyazevTao Okamoto as Mercy GravesDirected by Zack SnyderWritten by Chris Terrio and David S. GoyerProduced by Charles Roven and Deborah SnyderCinematography by Larry FongMusic by Hans Zimmer and Junkie XLEdited by David BrennerProduction companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, Cruel and Unusual Films
Finally, a movie podcast that takes place in a car!
Pete and Trevor are movie fans with nothing better to do. Come along with us on our drive to and from the cinema. On the drive there, we’ll be discussing general background on the movie and talk about our expectations. On the drive back again, you will hear spoiler talk about our first impressions of the movie having just exited the theatre.
Will we see a “stone-cold masterpiece”? Will we see a stinker to end all stinkers? Will we run into traffic and miss the trailers? We’ll answer all these questions and more!
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