The Filmcast

The discussion ranges from the exploitative makeover world of The Swan to the mythic music of Hadestown and the glorious chaos of The Play That Goes Wrong. Reviews tackle Idiots, Lanterns, and Brothers before turning to Digger, an extravagant climate satire featuring Tom Cruise, theatrical excess, elite power, artistic catharsis, and a divisive vision of societal collapse.

A twentieth-anniversary drive through Cars leads to questions about its strange car society, while Akira gets a passionate defense in 4K. The discussion also visits heartfelt teen musical drama, cynical animation, and Golden Axe satire. The main attraction is Primetime, a dark media critique featuring an unsettling Chris Hansen performance and a sharp look at televised vigilantism, exploitation, and moral compromise.

The crew weighs in on The Weight, Shaun the Sheep, Slow Horses, Neagley, and Hulu’s Furious. They explore the thrills and drawbacks of watching baseball in Apple Vision Pro, debate unruly movie theater behavior, and unpack Taskmaster’s Dungeons & Dragons energy. The centerpiece is a spoiler-filled deep dive into Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, from inventive scares and game-inspired visuals to creature designs and sequel possibilities.

The hosts explore the sprawling, wonderfully strange world of The History of Concrete, a Cold War adventure that turns Kenneth Branagh into an action star, and the underrated comedy Colin from Accounts. They also discuss grief in Miss You, Love You and the mood-boosting brilliance of Taskmaster before diving into Hope’s creature action, alien reveal, political subtext, and divisive ending.

Peter Sciretta, /Film founder and Ordinary Adventures co-creator; BJ Colangelo, Fangoria’s digital managing editor; and Germain Lussier, io9 and Gizmodo senior reporter, join a lively box-office showdown. They unpack Spider-Man’s dominance, The Odyssey’s Nolan-fueled spectacle, Toy Story 5, horror breakout Obsession, Backrooms’ internet-to-theater leap, and superhero misfires. Then the wager winner claims bragging rights and picks required Halloween viewing.

Hollywood icons Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, and Dolly Parton receive heartfelt tributes before the discussion turns to dystopian drama, unsettling children’s horror, social collapse, and Persian history in anime. The centerpiece is a courtroom-style verdict on Coyote vs. Acme, exploring its live-action Looney Tunes magic, tactile animation, comic performances, corporate villainy, and enduring Roadrunner rivalry.

They dissect high-seas action with Mutiny and trace Jason Statham’s familiar formula. A kid-friendly science series gets praise for songs and cleverness. Silicon Valley satire and social media manipulation spark a tech conversation. The conversation closes with a focused look at a reimagined origin story of Anthony Bourdain set in a summer kitchen.

Peter Sciretta, co-founder of Ordinary Adventures and longtime film fan, explains why he picked the dark 90s curiosity Penn and Teller Get Killed. Conversation covers the film's subversive magic and practical effects. Panel debates its audacious, bleak ending, Arthur Penn's surprising direction, and standout cameos and synth-tinged score.

They debate a suburban family thriller born from a cosmic event and whether it earns its dinosaur-movie pedigree. They tour a tense 16th century Japanese whodunit and praise its themes of honor. They break down a promising HBO Max pilot for tone and performances. Short takes include a clip-driven Jackass farewell and a surprisingly poignant animated series.

A lively breakdown of a provocative horror-comedy's premise, performances, and Lynchian eroticism. They debate striking visuals, bold tonal jumps, and memorable sequences. Conversation dives into satire of fandom and Hollywood, character dynamics, and a haunting final image.