Fighting In The War Room: A Movies And Pop Culture Podcast

This week, David is seeing movies in France so Da7e, Katey, and Patches got together to talk about Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning and Andor Season 2. One of which they really liked and the other they mostly did not like. There was supposed to be a segment in the middle where David reported from Cannes, but that didn’t work out, we’ll catch up with David when he gets back. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Embarrassing Ways To Die 2:00 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 511!! Reviews! 12:06- Tidbit – Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning 35:19 – Segment 3 – Andor Season 2 1:00:40 – Outro

Katey Rich and Matt Patches do their very best in the middle of the afternoon to talk about some stuff including being ready for the next Tom Cruise era (after one of them saw Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning), when Matt first saw the final cut of The Departed, wondering if Brad Pitt can be a Tom Cruise, why movie theme parks still work and the allure of a new Back to the Future movie. They close out wondering if this summer is going to be a terrible summer for movies.

This week, everyone’s in the war room to look towards the news. First, the President of the United States got on his Truth Social media platform and announced film tariffs that will never happen, but what might actually change with this new attention towards American production? Then, Katey has news about the Golden Globes opening up a new category. Finally, everyone saw Thunderbolts* and therefore everyone on the podcast knows what the * was for. The group debates the movie (including spoilers) and wonders if this is enough for the MCU to be back again. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Monty Python Quotes 2:04 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 510!! E-Mail! 8:10- Tidbit – Trump Film Tariffs 22:26 – Mini-Segment – Podcasting Golden Globe 28:12 – Segment 3 – Thunderbolts* (with Spoilers) 1:04:41 – Outro

This week, Da7e and David attempt to explain The Shrouds, the latest David Cronenberg film, which is great but complex. Then, Katey managed to see The Minecraft Movie for herself, finally, and has some adult takes. Finally, Patches has the team watch Havoc on Netflix and talk about the current state of stunt-based action cinema! They’re getting an Academy Awards category! Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Monty Python Quotes 1:39 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 509!! E-Mail! 11:58- Tidbit – The Shrouds 29:20 – Mini-Segment – More Minecraft Takes 36:00 – Segment 3 – Havoc and Stunts 59:06 – Outro

This week, everyone is back in the War Room. First, Patches shared and Guardian article about Steven Soderbergh bemoaning the state of current “movies for adults” and we wonder if it might not be a little overblown (check out the article here). Then, Katey updates the boys on the new Oscar voting rules (and the likely non-enforcement) before the guys talk about Sinners. Ryan Coogler’s movie is making money but is it dun-dun-dun the end of the studio system…somehow? Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Best Non-Skywalker 2:12 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 508!! Reviews! E-Mail! 12:13- Tidbit – Patches Vs. Soderbergh 29:14 – Mini-Segment – Change in Oscar Rules 38:38 – Segment 3 – Sinners 1:09:11 – Outro

This week, it is only Katey and Da7e in the War Room but those two like structure and legacy so this is a full episode of Fighting In The War Room that avoids the Manosphere…sort of. Katey and Da7e catch up on what they have been watching which includes The Pitt Season 1, Daredevil: Born Again Season 1, and…The Masters? Then, Da7e attempts to catch Katey up on Harry Potter franchise news and J.K. Rowling tomfoolery and finally oversteps his lane in a part we needed to cut out (it was a good faith conversation between two hosts who believe trans women are women, not good legal coverage). Then, Da7e and Katey both saw the newest A24 film The Legend of Ochi and have some high praise for it. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: 90s Remake 1:09 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 507!! E-Mail! 13:01 – Tidbit – What We’ve Been Watching 53:28 – Mini-Segment – Week of Harry Potter News 1:08:16 – Segment 3 – The Legend of Ochi 1:24:18 – Outro

This week, everyone is back in the War Room! The group rebounds from the Manosphere by talking about White Lotus Season 3, which aired on HBO/through Max, with full spoilers. Then, Katey has a report from the family trip to Legoland and a review from Charlie and Sam of A Minecraft Movie since Katey didn’t get to see it. David (who also saw A Minecraft Movie) is now wondering if video game movies are poised for a run of blockbusters like superheroes did a decade ago. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Bad Drop 2:25 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 506!! Reviews! E-Mail! 19:49 – Tidbit – White Lotus Season 3 40:55 – Mini-Segment – Legoland and Katey’s Kids Review Minecraft 49:46 – Segment 3 – Can Video Game Movies Finally be Blockbusters? 1:14:40 – Outro

This week, David and Katey are out doing important family and movie business, but not Da7e and Matt Patches, who assemble in the War Room not to fight but to have a little free-form media chat that lasted way too long. At least we didn’t cancel the podcast. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT Here’s what the Riverside’s automatic chapters say we discussed. 00:00 – Introduction and Podcast Dynamics01:09 – The State of Local Movie Theaters03:05 – Exploring A WORKING MAN and it’s themes10:06 – Nostalgia and Analysis of DEMOLITION MAN16:50 – Reviewing THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND24:09 – Discussion on DEATH OF A UNICORN and Rich People in Film30:27 – COYOTE VS ACME and Industry Insights32:12 – The Cultural Impact of Animated Franchises35:49 – Exploring the Legacy of Classic Cartoons39:09 – The Disconnect with Looney Tunes46:56 – The Future of Streaming and Classic Animation47:06 – CinemaCon Insights and Upcoming Films54:03 – The Beatles Biopics: A Cultural Examination1:00:07 – Exploring the John Wick Universe1:01:13 – The Future of James Bond1:03:43 – Casting the Next Bond1:05:17 – The Collaboration of Hollywood Giants1:06:36 – The State of Superman and DC1:09:48 – Val Kilmer’s Legacy1:13:23 – Nintendo’s Switch 2: A New Era1:26:04 – Adolescence (on Netflix): A Deep Dive Begins1:28:06 – Exploring the Technical Aspects of Cinematography1:31:41 – Thematic Depth and Character Development1:34:39 – Understanding Hyper-Masculinity and Its Impact1:38:44 – Nature vs. Nurture: The Sociopath Debate (DA7E SAYS: Jesus, Riverside, what a title)1:41:26 – Parental Responsibility and Societal Influence1:45:45 – Addressing the Manosphere and Young Men’s Crisis1:50:30 – The Role of Positive Male Role Models1:54:50 – Cultural Narratives and Masculinity1:57:45 – Concluding Thoughts on Parenting and Media Influence

This week, everyone is back in the War Room. First, Patches and Da7e try to explain Marvel’s Avengers Doomsday chair-centric live stream that happened Wednesday. Then, Patches and David catch up with the newest entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, then they all dive in on the 2nd season of Severance (SPOILERS for everything that’s aired). Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Middle Ages Monster 3:00 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 505!! Review! E-Mail! 12:31 – Tidbit – Marvel’s Cast Reveal Chair-Stream 34:22 – Mini-Segment – Assassin’s Creed Shadows 45:16 – Segment 3 – Severance Season 2 Wrap-Up 1:07:31 – Outro

This week, Patches is out at some game developer conference, so better time than ever for Katey, Da7e, and David to go hard on The Russo Bros’ Netflix offering The Electric State and how maybe the Russos shouldn’t give interviews anymore. Then, Da7e’s girlfriend watched The Pirate (1948) again, have you all seen The Pirate? It’s pretty fun. Finally, it’s another Steven Soderbergh movie, this one a spy-thriller where most of the action is in the lies. Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social). Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! FORMAT 00:00 – Lightning Round: Comic Strip Horror 1:24 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 504!! E-Mail! 13:14 – Tidbit – The Electric State 30:19 – Mini-Segment – The Pirate (1948) 38:26 – Segment 3 – Black Bag 58:36 – Outro