Wes and Luke reunite to catch up on a month’s worth of movies, games, and physical media. They tackle the controversial Resident Evil 2026 teaser, the final hype-building trailer for Street Fighter, and why "Absolute Batman" feels like a return to 90s edge.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Resident Evil 2026: Atmosphere vs. Characters and the Zach Cregger approach.
• Street Fighter Movie: Final trailer impressions and the 90s aesthetic.
• Absolute Batman: The new "not-rich" Bruce Wayne and battle-axe bat-symbols.
• Invincible & Daredevil: Reviews of the latest in superhero television.
• Physical Media: Arrow Video pre-orders, Criterion sales, and TMNT Unmatched.
• WrestleMania Fallout: The TKO corporate era and the firing of Alistair Black.
  
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Wes breaks down the bombshell teaser for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil (2026). After decades of cinematic missteps, is a 90-minute claustrophobic gauntlet the "Third Way" we've been waiting for? We discuss why ditching the main game protagonists is a stroke of genius, the "game logic" hidden in the trailer, and if this marks a new era for R-rated gaming adaptations.

• The failure of the "Faithful" 2021 reboot vs. the 2026 strategy.
• Why Austin Abrams’ "regular guy" Bryan is the perfect protagonist.
• Analyzing the "Zombies Falling" viral moment.
• Zach Cregger’s "Director-Trust" and what it means for the genre.
  
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Wes breaks down Damian McCarthy’s latest Irish folk horror, Hokum. We discuss why Adam Scott is the perfect "unlikable" lead, the genius of the "McCarthy Magic Trick," and why practical effects will always beat CGI.

• The polarizing "slow" second act: Mastery or Misstep?
• Tracking the "McCartyverse" and that creepy wooden rabbit.
• Why the Honeymoon Suite is the scariest room of 2026.
• Final Verdict: The Atomic Cult 4-star rating.

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