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Your weekly movie news digest is here. We start with the Golden Globes controversy: Is Obsession gaming the system by going for Comedy? We debate the ethics of the campaign. Next, we analyze the critical response to Digger and whether Tom Cruise has a box office miracle on his hands. In casting news, Robert Eggers reimagines the Bard, and Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire movie adds pop star Sabrina Carpenter and actress Margaret Qualley to the dance card. We also confirm Brad Pitt’s World War Z sequel is alive and kicking, Jon Watts is officially the new pilot for Star Wars and David Fincher is free of his Netflix shackles. Finally, we’ve got fresh trailers for the DC horror Clayface, the thriller Day Drinker, and the Quentin Tarantino written and David Fincher directed, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Boof.

It’s our 300th episode, and we are celebrating in massive blockbuster style! In addition to giving details about our upcoming spinoff, The Cinema Vault, we are going all in on the latest movie news. This week, we break down the summer box office officially smashing 2013’s record—what does this mean for the future of theatrical releases? We’re also diving into the biggest casting news of the year: Anne Hathaway is strapping into the driver's seat for Days of Thunder 2, and Noah Jupe is joining the MCU in a secret role for Avengers: Secret Wars. Plus, The Boys star Asa Germann is trading superpowers for wings as Angel in the MCU's X-Men reboot, and Paul Feig is gearing up to direct a sequel to The Italian Job. We also discuss Destin Daniel Cretton potentially bringing Hawaii Five-0 to the big screen. Finally, we run down the latest trailers for Crystal Lake, Mike Flanagan's Carrie, Street Fighter, The Social Reckoning, and Artificial. It’s a jam-packed milestone episode you won't want to miss!

It’s a monster episode! We’re starting with the seismic news from D23: the new X-Men cast is official, and we have ALL the details and hot takes. But the drama doesn't stop there—we’re investigating why Barbie 2 is reportedly falling apart over money, and we’re saying goodbye to Gareth Edwards on the new Jurassic World. Hold onto your hats, horror fans: we’ve got a new Leprechaun on the way, AND a wild scenario where Warner Bros. and Paramount are both trying to reboot A Nightmare on Elm Street. Who will win the race to bring Freddy back? We break it down. Of course, we have to talk about Tom Holland getting that bag for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Then, we’re running through the hottest new trailers, including Michael B. Jordan’s suave return in The Thomas Crown Affair, the intense Primetime with Robert Pattinson, the twisted Veritystarring Anne Hathaway, and the chaotic action of Jumanji: Open World and Violent Night 2. Press play!

This week, we’re diving headfirst into a massive week of casting news and corporate shakeups. We break down the shocking announcement that Ryan Gosling is trading his Kenenergy for hellfire as the new Ghost Rider, and discuss what David Jonsson’s role in Black Panther III could mean for the franchise. We also cover the director officially attached to Days of Thunder 2, Danny McBride’s surprise move to write and direct the next G.I. Joe movie, and the major plot twist in the Paramount/Skydance merger saga. Finally, we rev up the engine with our full trailer reactions to Avengers: Doomsday, Resident Evil (the reboot), Clayface, and what looks to be another horror hit, Other Mommy.

What happens when the master of mind-bending cinema takes on the foundational epic of Western literature? In this episode, we dive deep into the ultimate cinematic dream-project: Christopher Nolan adapting Homer's The Odyssey. Join us as we break down an all-star, blockbuster-caliber dream cast featuring Matt Damon as the battle-worn Odysseus, alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, Jon Bernthal, and Himesh Patel. We explore how Nolan’s signature style—practical effects, nonlinear storytelling, and grand philosophical stakes—could transform ancient Greek mythology into a modern day masterpiece.