The 2025 Confidence Pool (Movies Edition) | Mint Edition
Jan 17, 2025
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Daniel Chin, a film enthusiast and insightful critic, joins hosts Jomi and Steve to dissect the cinematic landscape of 2025. They share their confidence levels on movies like 'Thunderbolts' and 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.' The trio also debates the risks of live-action adaptations and Pixar's latest efforts, while expressing cautious anticipation for the 'Minecraft Movie.' Their lively banter mixes humor with honest critiques, illuminating the complex dynamics shaping the future of film franchises.
The Ringer Movies YouTube channel is introduced, offering diverse content aimed at enriching the movie discussion experience for enthusiasts.
Hosts and guests share a mix of optimism and skepticism about upcoming 2025 movie releases, reflecting on their confidence levels for each project.
The group discusses Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein, generating excitement for its potential creative impact and storytelling excellence.
Deep dives
Launch of Ringer Movies
A new YouTube channel called Ringer Movies is introduced, featuring content from popular shows such as The Rewatchables and The Big Picture. This channel aims to cater to fans of movie discussions by offering full episodes, special live shows, and insights into movie history. The channel is positioned as a hub for movie enthusiasts, bringing a mix of entertaining segments from various Ringer personalities. Viewers are encouraged to search for Ringer Movies on YouTube to enjoy the content, including entertaining impersonations and lively discussions.
2025 Confidence Meter
The discussion reflects excitement for the upcoming movies and TV shows set to release in 2025, highlighting a confidence ranking for each project. The group shares their anticipation and skepticism regarding films like Captain America 4, Paddington 3, and the next installment in the Minecraft franchise. They express feelings of optimism mixed with caution, given the potential for both excitement and disappointment in the slate of releases. Their collective confidence meter aims to gauge potential entertainment value from a variety of anticipated titles for the upcoming year.
Reflections on Past Predictions
The conversation includes reflections on last year's excitement and how some anticipated projects turned out, such as Argyle and Fallout. The group's past ratings show discrepancies between their expectations and the actual outcomes of these films. Fallout is acknowledged as a surprising success, prompting a discussion about user engagement and enjoyment levels. The humorous assessment captures the essence of guessing which movies will delight audiences, with members sharing their thoughts candidly.
Marvel's Future
The discussion shifts towards Marvel's upcoming offerings, particularly Captain America 4 and Thunderbolts, with varying levels of enthusiasm from the group. A mix of apprehension and hope surrounds these projects, reflecting concerns over Marvel's recent track record and the pivotal importance of these films for its future. Expectations hinge on whether these titles will succeed or falter, impacting broader confidence in Marvel's direction moving forward. Assessments of the trailers contribute to the anticipation and nervousness felt among fans, as they hope Marvel can recapture its former glory.
Anticipation for Guy Ritchie and Disney
The conversation touches on the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, raising questions about whether it can succeed compared to the beloved animated original. Participants discuss whether the film can translate well to live-action while highlighting potential pitfalls that come with such adaptations. Familiar themes recur about how well studios can honor the source material while creating something fresh and engaging. The blend of nostalgia and cautious optimism sets the stage for expectations surrounding this project and others on the 2025 slate.
A Focus on Excitement for Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro's upcoming adaptation of Frankenstein is praised, with enthusiasm for his visionary approach to storytelling. The discussion covers the stacked cast and del Toro's track record, leading to high hopes for the film's success. Anticipation builds as participants express excitement about the creative possibilities in exploring such an iconic tale. As a noted talent in the industry, del Toro’s involvement instills confidence that the adaptation will resonate with audiences.
Jomi and Steve are ready to kick off Mint Edition’s new year with a look ahead at the long list of movies in 2025! Joined by Daniel Chin, the guys are deciding just how confident they are about movies like ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ and much more. And stay tuned for tomorrow’s television confidence pool episode.
