The Filmcast Ep. 845 - TRON: Ares
Oct 14, 2025
David and Jeff dive into the season finale of Peacemaker, sharing mixed feelings about its execution. They also explore the documentary about Charlie Sheen, highlighting its capitalist themes. The praise for Richard Linklater's Blue Moon showcases Ethan Hawke's standout performance. Then, they return to the TRON universe, celebrating the stunning visuals and immersive Nine Inch Nails soundtrack of TRON: Ares while critiquing its muddled plot and character focus. Their discussions reveal the film's potential and missed opportunities.
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Style Often Outlives Substance
- Tron as a franchise repeatedly returns because its visual and sonic identity outweighs narrative flaws.
- The movies often offer striking design and sound that outshine weak scripts and characters.
Score Inflation From Data And IP Safety
- Summer movie wager scores rose because data access, player expertise, and safer IP bets increased predictability.
- Decline in original summer films also concentrates outcomes around established franchises.
Tell Creators What Their Work Means
- If you appreciate a podcast, write a thoughtful email or join its community instead of assuming creators know your reaction.
- Participate on Slack/Discord or leave a review to help sustain creators and counter their self-doubt.