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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Wes returns to the booth to deconstruct Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026). This isn't your childhood adventure film; it’s a grueling, mean-spirited study in domestic horror and parasitic possession. We discuss why the film feels like an Evil Dead spinoff, the brilliance of the practical effects, and the absolute frustration of watching horror-movie parents make the worst possible decisions.

• The "Brendan Fraser" Marketing Confusion: Why fans feel "tricked."
• Style over Substance: Does Cronin’s split-diopter obsession work?
• Body Horror Breakdown: That toenail scene and the "textured violence."
• The Ending: A cynical deep dive into the Morse Code climax and the final transfer.

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Wes deconstructs the HBO limited series DTF St. Louis, moving past the "murder mystery" marketing to find the heartbreaking drama beneath. We discuss the incredible chemistry between David Harbour and Jason Bateman, the "Domestic Dread" of Steven Conrad's Twyla, and why the show's final reveal is a profound statement on male loneliness.

• The Conrad Style: How this fits into the Patriot universe.
• Masculinity & ASL: Analyzing Floyd’s "silent" struggle.
• The App vs. The Reality: Subverting the "affair thriller" tropes.
• The Final Sign: Breaking down the devastating closing moments.

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I finally sat down to watch the 2026 Super Mario Galaxy movie in Dolby, and the "nostalgia hangover" is real. While the visuals and the Yokota-inspired score are breathtaking, the film suffers from a massive identity crisis. In this episode, we perform a forensic autopsy on the script, the "Baby-Gate" pacing issues, and the massive reveal regarding Peach and Rosalina’s stardust origins.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The "Sensory Junk Food" experience: High-fructose nostalgia.
• Autopsy of the Peach and Rosalina sisterhood reveal.
• Fox McCloud and the "Patton Oswalt" synergy problem.
• The Logic Gap: Why can't a cosmic goddess escape a toddler?
• The Verdict: Why I gave it a 2.5/5.

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In this episode, Wes breaks down the "artfully gross" world of Touch Me (2025). We explore how director Addison Heimann blended early-90s indie comedy wit with extreme Japanese shunga influences to create a body horror film that is as addictive as the alien at its center.

• The "Situationship" Metaphor: How the film uses tentacles to talk about toxic exes.
• Practical Magic: Why Russell FX (The Ritual, Ready or Not) is the MVP of this production.
• Production Lore: From filming in a living room to Pavlovian bells on set.
• The Verdict: Why this bizarre 3.5-star ride is a must-watch for physical media collectors.

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Wes returns to the cult trenches to review the 2026 reimagining of the most infamous "dare" movie of all time. After years of production hell and censorship battles, does Daniel Goldhaber’s Faces of Death deliver the goods?

• The Infamy: Why the original Faces of Death name still carries weight.
• The Talent: Barbie Ferreira’s performance as the "numbed-out" content moderator.
• The Villain: Dacre Montgomery’s tactile, OCD-influenced take on a modern slasher.
• The Drama: The 3-year delay and the secret clip hidden from the MPAA.
• The Verdict: Why this 3.5-star film is more Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer than a jump-scare factory.

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