How Did This Get Made? War of the Worlds (2025)
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Sep 5, 2025 Ice Cube battles aliens from the comfort of video calls in a hilarious new adaptation. The hosts dissect absurd technology, from drone deliveries to a Tesla ambulance, while exploring characters' ridiculous behaviors during a crisis. They delve into consumerism amid chaos and ponder why aliens want our nude pics. Family dynamics take center stage, alongside critiques of the film's chaotic narrative and flawed logic. Expect laughs as they navigate the wild world of modern filmmaking and its quirks, all while analyzing audience reactions and emotional depth.
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Screen-First War Reimagining
- The 2025 War of the Worlds reimagines the invasion through a single surveillance programmer's lens.
- The film leans heavily on screens, product placement, and Ice Cube's role as a stalker-like analyst.
COVID-Era Filming Aesthetic
- The hosts note the film's COVID-era production aesthetic of separate screens and isolated performances.
- That stylistic choice explains its reliance on remote angles and one-off video-frame acting.
Surveillance Is Unbelievably Total
- The protagonist's surveillance reach is implausibly omniscient, including fridge and delivery cams.
- That exaggeration creates both tension and incredulity about his real authority.
