The Filmcast Ep. 849 - Predator: Badlands
Nov 11, 2025
Join the hosts as they dive into the intriguing premise of Apple TV+'s Pluribus, where a global happiness hive mind sparks debate. They also explore the emotional resonance of the Netflix animated film In Your Dreams, and highlight the inventive sci-fi of Mars Express. The conversation takes a twist with discussions on AI risks, particularly chatbot-induced delusions. Finally, they dissect Predator: Badlands, sharing early reactions, thrilling action highlights, and the heartfelt themes woven throughout the film.
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Predator: Badlands Box Office Upset
- David highlighted Predator: Badlands' surprise box office success with an $80M global opening and a $40M domestic split.
- He argued the film opens the Predator franchise to a new generation and is a major achievement for Dan Trachtenberg.
London IMAX Meetup And Lost iPad
- David Chen described accidentally leaving an iPad on a plane and flying to London to retrieve it, then attending a BFI IMAX screening of Predator: Badlands with listeners.
- He called the meetup humbling and praised the BFI IMAX as the largest, most impressive screen he'd seen and strongly recommended the experience.
Family Screening That Felt Healing
- Jeff Cannata shared a personal family experience seeing the animated film In Your Dreams with his children after a difficult morning with his autistic daughter.
- He said the film felt healing, made him cry, and strongly recommended it as a Netflix family release.
