In this episode, we review the 2025 sci-fi action-adventure comedy directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Sam Rockwell, Michael Peña, and Zazie Beetz, titled Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. We discuss whether the film does a good job of satirizing AI and its potential consequences, and we debate whether audiences are already growing tired of “AI is going to end the world” films.

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In this episode, we review the 2025 historical tragedy film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O’Farrell. The film is based on O’Farrell’s 2020 novel and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Emily Watson. We discuss whether this origin story for one of William Shakespeare’s famous plays was entertaining. We also debate whether the film should be nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards.

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In this episode, we review the 2025 Norwegian drama film Sentimental Value, starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. We discuss whether the film lives up to the numerous accolades it has received, including eight Academy Award nominations. We also debate whether the film is rightfully in the Best Picture race at the Oscars.

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