This week, we head into the Australian wilderness for Netflix’s survival thriller Apex (2026)! Charlize Theron stars as a grieving adrenaline junkie trying to reconnect with herself through an extreme solo adventure — only to find herself hunted by a terrifying psychopath played by Taron Egerton. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest, Beast), the film blends survival horror, psychological thriller, and brutal wilderness action into one tense package.

We discuss whether the movie delivers on its intense setup, how effective the Theron/Egerton dynamic is, and if the film’s survival elements are enough to overcome some of its familiar genre beats.

Did Apex climb to the top of our survival thriller rankings, or did it fall off the cliff before reaching the summit? Tune in to hear our final scores and full breakdown!

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This week we’re checking out Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026), a fast-moving crime comedy that throws time travel, gangsters, and double-crosses into the same chaotic night. With Vince Vaughn pulling double duty and James Marsden in the mix, the movie leans into a wild premise where survival gets a whole lot more complicated once the timeline starts getting messed with.

We talk about the chemistry between Vaughn and Marsden, how well the time-travel element works, and whether the movie delivers more as a comedy, a crime story, or just pure chaos.

So does Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice turn its bizarre setup into something memorable, or does it get tangled up in its own madness? Tune in to hear our final ratings.

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This week we’re checking out War Machine (2026), a military thriller that takes a hard left turn into full-blown sci-fi chaos on Netflix.

Led by Alan Ritchson, the story blends military with sci-fi spectacle, as the squad is forced to adapt, survive, and figure out how to take down an enemy that’s faster, stronger, and unlike anything they’ve trained for.

We get into whether the genre mashup actually works, how effective the action is, and if the movie leans more into its Predator-style survival roots or its larger alien invasion setup.

So does War Machine deliver a fun, chaotic action ride, or is it one that feels a little too familiar? Tune in to hear our final ratings.

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This week we check out The Drama (2026), a romantic comedy that quickly reveals itself to be something much darker. What starts as a stylish, slightly offbeat look at a couple heading toward their wedding turns into a tense unraveling when a shocking confession changes everything.

The film leans heavily into uncomfortable territory, mixing humor with some pretty heavy themes as the relationship between Emma and Charlie is put under a microscope. It’s less about the wedding itself and more about what happens when the past crashes into the present in a way you can’t ignore.

So where does The Drama land for us? A bold and thought-provoking film, or a swing that doesn’t quite connect? Tune in to hear our final ratings.

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This week we’re checking out They Will Kill You (2026), a horror-thriller that leans into paranoia, isolation, and the creeping sense that something isn’t quite right.

We get into whether the slow-burn approach works, how effective the set pieces actually are, and if the story brings anything fresh to a genre packed with similar setups.

So is They Will Kill You the kind of horror that sticks with you after the credits roll, or one that fades out just as quickly? Tune in to hear our final ratings.

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This week we’re diving into Project Hail Mary (2026), the highly anticipated sci-fi adaptation of the book by Andy Weir. Known for blending big scientific ideas with humor and heart, this story follows a lone astronaut who wakes up with no memory...only to realize he may be humanity’s last hope.

We talk about how the adaptation might handle the book’s heavy science elements, whether Ryan Gosling is the right fit for the lead, and the genius filmmaking techniques!

So does Project Hail Mary deliver a must-watch space epic, or is it one that gets lost somewhere in the vacuum? Tune in to hear where we land.

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This week we’re heading back into Radio Silence's world of deadly family traditions with Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026). The sequel brings us back to the chaos, blending dark comedy with brutal survival horror.

The film leans into sharp humor, creative kills, and that over-the-top rich family energy. However, it's trying to expand the story in a bigger way. Does it recaptures the magic or just repeats the formula with more blood?

So does Ready or Not 2 deliver another killer round… or should this game have ended after the first? Tune in to hear where we land.

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This week, we bring back Reggie's favorite topic...trading on the futures of people's careers! We take a look at several actors (directors and studios) and determine if we are buying, selling or holding stock in their career.

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