In this episode, James reviews the latest film starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, The History of Sound. We also both saw Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s new Netflix film, The Rip, and break down our thoughts.

As always, we dive into your emails, reading out your takes on the latest releases, and finish things off with a game.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:13:27 - The History Of Sound

00:21:35 - The Rip

00:34:40 - Emails

00:56:58 - Game

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In this spoiler-filled episode, we dive deep into HAMNET and the performance that defines it.

Jessie Buckley delivers a raw, devastating turn that feels instantly awards-bound, and in this discussion we break down why her work in Hamnet isn’t just great, but a genuine Best Actress lock. From the emotional weight of the film to the craft behind Buckley’s performance, this is a full spoiler conversation about the film's devastating ending, and why this role will dominate awards season.

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We’re kicking off 2026 with a huge episode.

This week, James reviews awards contender Hamnet, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. We also dive into 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and sit down with Jack O’Connell to talk about playing the villain in the latest horror from Nia DaCosta and Alex Garland.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:23 - Catch up

00:15:36 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple intro

00:24:22 - Jack O'Connell

00:33:14 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple review

00:49:45 - Hamnet review

01:13:27 - Emails

01:30:29 - Game

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