Harsh Language Podcast

On this week's show, we have our Oppenheimer review! Oppenheimer is a 2023 epic biographical war thriller film written, directed, and produced by Christopher Nolan, starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist credited with being the "father of the atomic bomb" for his role in the Manhattan Project, the World War II undertaking that developed the first nuclear weapons. Based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, the film chronicles Oppenheimer's career, with the story predominantly focusing on his studies, his direction of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II, and his eventual fall from grace due to his 1954 security hearing. The film also stars Emily Blunt as Oppenheimer's wife Kitty, Matt Damon as head of the Manhattan Project Leslie Groves, and Robert Downey Jr. as United States Atomic Energy Commission member Lewis Strauss. The ensemble supporting cast includes Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh.

This week on episode #148 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Sketch, a 2025 film that completely caught us off guard. It’s one of those rare surprises that sneaks up on you, flips your expectations, and leaves you wondering how it flew under the radar. If you’re missing Sketch, you’re missing one of the most surprising movies of the year.We also break down whether Alien Earth stuck the landing, why Disney Plus is quietly hiking prices again, and what Christopher Nolan’s new role as DGA President could mean for the industry. Plus, Zach Cregger’s Weapons prequel, James Gunn’s latest DCU updates, and the search for the next James Bond.📌 Chapters00:00 – Was Alien Earth a Hit or Miss?20:00 – Disney Plus is Increasing Their Price24:45 – Christopher Nolan Elected President of DGA27:00 – Zach Cregger is Making a Weapons Prequel31:07 – James Gunn on Developing the DCU35:30 – The New James Bond Might Not Be Who You Want39:42 – Seth Worley on His Inspiration for Sketch 44:10 – Sketch Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 What’s the most surprising movie you’ve seen this year, and did anyone else even know about it?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq 🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

Today on episode #147 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch 9 to 5 (1980) for the first time, the workplace comedy that was “woke before woke was cool.” With Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin leading the charge, the film blends sharp humor with biting social satire, and we dig into why it still resonates decades later.We also talk about Wellington Paranormal as a hidden gem in comedy, the debate around Andor at the Emmys, Netflix considering a buyout of Warner Bros. and Jimmy Kimmel's controversial removal from television.Chapters:00:00 – Wellington Paranormal Is A Sleeper Comedy06:11 – Did Andor Get Snubbed At The Emmys?12:35 – Netflix Considering Buying Warner Bros.15:00 – Here Be Monsters Is An Exciting Upcoming Horror16:05 – Jimmy Kimmel’s Late Show Pulled From ABC23:44 – Patricia Resnick Got Her Start Writing A School Paper26:45 – Marvin’s First Time Watching 9 to 5🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://www.theharshlanguagepodcast.com/audio🌐 Visit our site: https://www.theharshlanguagepodcast.com

This week on episode #146 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Together. It’s one of those movies so bafflingly bad it made us stop and question everything, from who exactly wrote this, and how on Earth it has such good reviews.We also break down James Gunn’s latest moves with Peacemaker, why streaming services are quietly ripping everyone off, and what a Silence of the Lambs remake could even look like. Plus, talk of Paramount eyeing Warner Bros., a Texas Chain Saw Massacre series from A24, and more.📌 Chapters00:00 – Is James Gunn Cooking With Peacemaker?04:18 – The Paper Was Much Better Than Expected05:48 – Alien: Earth Feels Weird With 2 Episodes Left08:50 – The Witcher Season 4 Looks Like Bad Cosplay11:25 – Paramount Looks To Buy Warner Bros.14:33 – Streaming Services Are Ripping You Off!22:30 – A24's Texas Chain Saw Massacre Series24:20 – The Silence of the Lambs Remake27:35 – Ed and Lorraine Warren Were Frauds30:50 – 'Together' Script Controversy34:20 – Together Review🔔 Follow so you don’t miss the next one!💬 What’s the worst movie you’ve seen that actually made you question everything?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #145 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review 28 Years Later. Twenty years after 28 Days Later reinvented zombie horror, we dig into whether this long-awaited sequel does it again — shifting from apocalypse to quarantine, and from infection scares to deeper fears about humanity itself.We alo break down the latest on James Gunn’s Superman plans, the future of Batman in the DCU, and why John Williams is suddenly roasting his own legendary career. Plus, reactions to Alien Earth episode 4, The Goonies sequel buzz, and more.📌 Chapters00:00 – Getting Fat06:20 – Episode 4 of Alien Earth is Amazing11:25 – The Paper is Pretty Good so Far16:35 – James Gunn Announces The Man of Tomorrow24:00 – Tyler Hoechlin Wants To Play The DCU Batman29:55 – Nightrider is Getting A Remake31:18 – The Goonies Sequel News35:13 – The Long Walk Funny Early Screening40:06 – John Williams Hates His Career44:08 – Cillian Murphy Reacts To Being A Zombie47:33 – 28 Years Later Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Did 28 Years Later reinvent zombie horror — or just remix what came before?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #144 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Eddington, a film that proves it isn’t what you think it is, and that’s exactly the point. Going in, we thought we had this one figured out. But Eddington upends expectations with a bold, layered approach that left us rethinking what the movie really is trying to say. We unpack its themes, its structure, and why general audiences may not be prepared for it.We also get into Snack Shack, the season finale of It’s Always Sunny, Nick Castle’s return as Michael Myers, Beau DeMayo putting Marvel on blast, and more!📌 Chapters00:00 – Snack Shack in An Amazing Hidden Gem08:25 – It's Always Sunny Season Finale Made Us Cry!16:00 – Nick Castle is BACK To Play Michael Myers!20:08 – Beau DeMayo Absolutely Destroys Marvel30:57 – Our Top Picks For The New James Bond34:26 – Nicholas Cage Starring In True Detective Season 539:00 – Piracy Is Making A Huge Comeback44:38 – Ari Aster's Dad Told Him Not To Write Eddington47:45 – Eddington Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Was Eddington brilliant social satire, or too confusing for its own good?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #143 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) for the first time. While Superman (1978) and Batman (1989) are usually credited with shaping the comic book movie genre, TMNT deserves to be part of that conversation. We debate whether this “cult classic” was really a pioneer hiding in plain sight, a film that bridged gritty comic book adaptations with mainstream success.Along the way, we break down James Gunn’s plans for the Superman Saga, why South Park feels sharper than ever, and our reviews for Alien: Earth episodes 1 & 2, and the latest Friday the 13th short film, Sweet Revenge.📌 Chapters00:00 - We're Too Terminally "Online"04:13 - Is Alien: Earth Adding To The Franchise?30:41 - Jason's Return is Better Than We imagined42:45 - Daniel Day Lewis Coming Out of Retirement44:48 - James Gunn Announces the Superman Saga53:34 - South Park is Better Than Ever56:17 - The Duffer Brothers Leave Netflix59:00 - Marvin's First Time Watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #142 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we’re talking about whether modern horror could be heading for a major shift. Our review of Weapons digs into the film’s classic horror pacing, tension-building, visceral scares, and whether it signals the end of recent horror movie trends.We also get into Spider-Man set leaks, the state of Netflix releases, why Resident Alien is criminally underrated, and a surprising list of the 25 best horror films of the 21st century. Plus, Timothée Chalamet’s new crime drama, AMC cutting ads, and Warner Bros’ huge box office streak.📌 Chapters:00:00 – Spider-Man Set Photos Are Out of Control05:44 – Why Netflix Should Drop Episodes Weekly12:45 – Dexter: Resurrection Is Actually Great15:25 – Resident Alien Deserves More Love17:10 – Dennis The Menace Is Wildly Underrated22:55 – 25 Best Horror Films of the 21st Century?!30:22 – Will Smith & Michael Bay Break Up32:40 – Timothée Chalamet’s New Crime Movie35:35 – AMC Theatres Cutting Ad Time40:23 – Harry Potter Series Will Last 10 Years45:00 – Warner Bros’ Six $40M Openers52:57 – Weapons Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 What’s your favorite modern horror movie and why?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #140 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Happy Gilmore 2 . We didn’t expect to like this movie... and then it won us over. Is this one of the best legacy sequels in years?We also break down why The Fantastic Four: First Steps missed the mark, and what to make of Ted Lasso Season 4’s early look. Plus, we talk Avatar: The Last Airbender updates, Vince Gilligan’s new project Pluribus, a mysterious teaser phone number we actually call live on the show, and Christopher McDonald teasing what really happened behind the scenes on Happy Gilmore.📌 Chapters:00:00 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps Wasn't Good14:00 - A Hellraiser Game? Surprisingly Promising19:33 - Why Is Superman Underperforming Globally?24:40 - Ted Lasso Season 4: Is This a Mistake?29:19 - Avatar: The Last Airbender Continues To Expand33:15 - George Lucas' First Comic Con Appearance35:15 - Vince Gilligan’s New Show Pluribus Revealed37:20 - We Call The Mysterious Number From The Pluribus Teaser39:33 - A Flood of Stephen King Adaptations Are Coming43:18 - Christopher McDonald Spills Happy Gilmore BTS46:00 - Happy Gilmore 2 Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Comment below — Did you like Happy Gilmore 2?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: [audio link]🌐 Connect with us: [site link]

This week on episode #139 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we make Marvin watch Raiders of the Lost Ark for the first time. It's widely considered one of the greatest movies ever made, but does it truly hold up without the influence of nostalgia? In 2025, Spielberg’s blockbuster still dazzles with its momentum and spectacle, but some of its seams are more visible than ever. We break down what still works, what hasn’t aged so well, and what that says about how we watch movies today.Along the way, we also get into the Emmy nominations, Captain Planet news, and whether James Gunn's Superman could redefine what it means to be a man in modern superhero cinema.📌 Chapters:00:00 - Karate Kid Legends Was Very OK14:53 - Did Superman Change The Meaning of Masculinity?23:20 - 2025 Emmy Nominations27:00 - Will Superman Hit Make $1 Billion?31:47 - Live Action Captain Planet34:50 - How The MCU Can Successfully Reboot52:11 - Indiana Jones’s Whip Auction55:30 - Raiders of the Lost Ark Review💬 What's a "classic" movie you finally watched and didn’t love?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #138, we break down James Gunn’s Superman, a film we’ve been waiting for, and one that hit exactly how we hoped it would. This isn’t just another reboot. It’s a cultural moment. And in a world flooded with superhero burnout, this Superman movie still managed to strike a nerve.We also discuss the Pee Wee Herman documentary, the surprisingly divisive Harry Potter series reboot, and how the Jurassic World franchise keeps getting worse.📌 Chapters:00:00 - Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Isn't THAT Bad08:37 - Pee Wee Herman Documentary Was Great11:30 - Jurassic World Rebirth Was Bad15:18 - Metro Private Cinema Experience22:25 - HBO Harry Potter Costume Photos26:35 - Best Superman Actors Ranked29:40 - Superman Review💬 Comment below — where does James Gunn's Superman rank for you?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #137 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into the new film Warfare, a movie that looks like your typical war flick on the surface but turns out to be something else entirely. We break down why it defies expectations and how it avoids the genre’s usual glorification of violence or blind patriotism.We also discuss some amusing reactions to James Gunn's comments on Superman, Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot, a new Punisher project, and what's in store for Denis Villeneuve's James Bond movie.📌 Chapters:00:00 - The Wait For Superman is Finally Over!11:27 - Weekly Catch Up24:24 - MAGA Is Mad That Superman Is An Immigrant28:20 - Ryan Coogler's X-Files Reboot34:15 - Denis Villeneuve's James Bond Movie41:08 - The Punisher Special Presentation43:42 - Directors Will Poulter Wants To Work With44:50 - Warfare Review💬 Comment below — did Warfare challenge your expectations?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #136 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we make Marvin watch 28 Days Later for the very first time, just in time for the release of 28 Years Later. We break down why Danny Boyle’s gritty, blood-soaked thriller might be the most influential zombie movie of the 21st century. Is it the best ever made? What did Marvin think?Elsewhere in the episode, we talk about Jon Bernthal’s return as The Punisher and what his rumored role in Spider-Man 4 could mean for the MCU. We also get into the bizarre concept of Netflix Houses, the latest reboot mania sweeping Hollywood, and rumors that Sony might buy HBO Max. Plus, some oddball industry talk around nude scenes, and more.📌 Chapters:00:00 - Weekly Catch Up07:15 - Please Stop With Indiana Jones14:42 - Marvin's Movie Nights19:00 - The Punisher in Spiderman 4!25:10 - What Are Netflix Houses?29:50 - Are Tons of Reboots Coming?32:20 - When Evil Lurks Sequel33:38 - Sony Wants To Buy HBO Max35:32 - Danny Boyle on Filming Nude Scenes40:00 - 28 Days Later Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Is 28 Days Later the best zombie film ever made? Tell us where it ranks for you.🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on episode #135 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we’re diving into Apple TV’s new original movie Fountain of Youth. It’s got A-list stars, globe-trotting action, and a massive budget—but somehow, the whole thing feels like it was written by an AI. We break down why the movie’s script feels soulless, what it says about the state of studio filmmaking, and how style is starting to fully eclipse substance in modern blockbusters in our Fountain of Youth review.We also get into James Gunn’s Rolling Stone interview, the return of Rick Moranis, the Spaceballs 2 announcement, and whether video rental stores might actually be making a comeback.📌 Chapters:00:00 - How Will YOU Be Watching Superman?11:35 - What Have We Been Up To This Week?29:11 - Can Video Rental Stores Make a Comeback?35:50 - James Gunn's Rolling Stone Interview46:00 - Bryce Dallas Howard Can Detect A Flop52:00 - Dakota Johnson's Take on the Film Industry01:02:00 - Rick Moranis Coming Back For Spaceballs 2!01:05:00 - Fountain of Youth Review🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

This week on #134, we dive into Bong Joon-ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi comeback with our Mickey 17 review! The film is already stirring controversy over its themes and tone, but is that really the point? We break it all down in our review.Along the way, we also get into DC’s Superman strategy, the weirdness of Disney’s streaming cancellations, and what Danny Elfman working with Sam Raimi again could mean. Plus: a look at why Hollywood might be burning out on tech.📌 Chapters:00:00 - Weekly Catch Up09:15 - The Summer of Superman13:42 - Tulsa King Spin-off "Nola King"16:20 - The Mandalorian Canceled by Disney21:00 - Does Financial Success = Good Movie?26:30 - Are We Seeing A Tech Fatigue?34:20 - Danny Elfman Working With Sam Raimi Again36:50 - Warner Bros/Discovery Splitting Up38:40 - Why Superman Will Make $1 Billion40:33 - True Detective Season 1 Sequel?42:30 - Hulk Will Return in Spiderman: Brand New Day44:40 - Mickey 17 Review📺 Watch more episodes here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGTAHAthQtvHqmEaIUM3aukXAlsDpYGo7🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Comment below — did Mickey 17 work for you or totally miss?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

In Episode 133, we make Marvin watch Young Guns (1988) — a Western loaded with 1980s teen icons that somehow works despite everything about it feeling wrong on paper. This cast, this tone, this movie… it shouldn’t work. But we had a lot to say about why it kinda does.We also discuss Taylor Sheridan’s latest pitch, new DC logos, Alex Garland directing Elden Ring, and more.📌 Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:45 - What We've Been Watching07:55 - The Panic of Being High12:08 - The Last of Us Season 219:48 - DC Heroes Get New Logo's24:38 - Are There No More Movie Stars?30:12 - Taylor Sheridan's F.A.S.T31:50 - HBO Max is Back33:00 - Alex Garland Directing Elden Ring37:00 - Silver Surfer Solo Movie?38:18 - Estevez vs Sheen41:18 - Young Guns Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Comment below — does Young Guns hold up?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

Episode 132 kicks off with a look at Superman’s latest marketing blitz before diving into trailers, streaming chaos, Hollywood trends, and our top five zombie movies. Then we get into Sinners — a movie that’s getting a lot of praise right now, but still managed to surprise us in ways we didn’t expect. There’s a lot to unpack here, and even more that lingers once the credits roll.📌 Chapters:00:00 - The Summer of Superman Marketing04:30 - Is Andor One of The BEST Shows Ever?09:12 - I Love You, Beth Cooper11:00 - Marvin Is Binge Watching13:00 - New trailers That Dropped15:55 - Top 5 Best Zombie Movies18:00 - YouTube Punishing Fake Trailers22:30 - Why Dan Hates Biopic Movies26:33 - Eli Roth is a Hack30:40 - Orca Sail Boat Attacks?32:40 - How To Save Hollywood35:45 - Some Sequels Shouldn't Exist...Some Should40:00 - Sinner Box Office Records41:02 - Sinners Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s Episode💬 Drop a comment — what surprised you most about Sinners?🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

Today on episode 131, we dive into a review of Drop (2025), a movie that surprised us all in ways we didn’t expect. We also discuss Thunderbolts, Sinners, and much more.Join us as we break down the highs and lows of Drop, exploring everything from its unique use of modern tech to the performances that stood out.📌 Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:21 - Thunderbolts Top 10 MCU?06:40 - Sinners Was Incredible10:00 - The Studio Is Brilliant14:32 - Andor Top 5 All Time?16:36 - Marvin's Watching X-Files24:35 - Plan B, Great Indie Romcom28:00 - Marvin Wants To Watch The Acolyte35:21 - The Righteous Gemstones Finale37:15 - Silo Season 3 Wrapped38:38 - Kevin Feige is Scaling Back (Finally)45:47 - WB Wins Battle For Superman49:57 - New Alien vs Predator?52:20 - Movie Pass is Back54:23 - Donald Trump's Movie Tariffs59:17 - Brendan Sklenar and His Career1:02:05 - Drop Review📺 Watch more episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGTAHAthQtvHqmEaIUM3aukXAlsDpYGo7🔔 Subscribe for more movie and TV breakdowns!💬 Drop a comment and let us know what you thought of Drop!🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: harshlanguage.tv

This week on Episode 130, we review Havoc (2025), Netflix’s latest action thriller starring Tom Hardy. With a wild aesthetic and chaotic energy, it’s a movie that promises a lot, but what did we actually think?We’re also talking about the controversy around Andor Season 2, first impressions of the Predator: Badlands trailer, and why the Netflix CEO thinks they are saving Hollywood. Plenty to cover in this packed episode.📌 Chapters:00:00 - Catch Up - What We're Watching15:38 - Andor Season 2 Controversy33:43 - Predator Badlands Trailer40:25 - Wednesday Season 2 Trailer42:55 - Sisu Sequel Announcement45:42 - Sinners Box Office Numbers47:52 - Netflix is Saving Hollywood?53:50 - Ryan Coogler Should Direct Blade59:29 - Havoc (2025) Review🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes and reviews!💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments!🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/

In episode 129 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we make Marvin watch Memories of Murder for the very first time — a film many consider one of the greatest of the 21st century. Before Parasite, Bong Joon-ho crafted this haunting crime drama that still hits hard decades later.We also break down the Daredevil: Born Again finale, The Last of Us Season 2 , canceled TV projects, and more!📌 Chapters:00:00 – Weekly Catch Up03:30 – Slasher Movie Mount Rushmore09:10 – Things We've Watched This Week11:45 – Daredevil Born Again Finale19:21 – The Last of Us Season 221:45 – Having Too Much To Watch24:50 – Mythic Quest Canceled27:50 – Planned Tomb Raider Series Canceled29:06 – Star Wars Horror Project!?30:35 – Possible Tremors Sequel?32:17 – Highlander Remake In The Works35:11 – Is Mickey 17 Good?37:25 – Memories of Murder Review🎙️ Listen to the show on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/