Following a week of films in which the score and songs are front and centre, we discuss the importance of getting it right when it comes to the music in films. From pitch perfect needle drops, to famous composers, we run through all our favourites. 

The conclusion of the madcap adventures of the most ragtag heroes in the MCU, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is more than a swansong for Star-Lord and gang, but also for its director and writer James Gunn. We discuss whether this is a return to form for Marvel, as well as whether this unlikely trilogy manages to land the (space) ship. 

A continuation of the blockbuster saga that is Ponniyin Selvan, Part II picks up where the first movie left off - as Prince Arunmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) continues on his path towards becoming Emperor Rajaraja I, despite threats to his family. And frankly, more characters than you can shake a stick at. The film also boasts a star-studded cast, including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, and Karthi, alongside Mani Ratnam's direction and A.R. Rahman's score - so we discuss whether it lives up to the promise of the first film, and does justice to its source material. 

Cole (Chris Evans) and Sadie (Ana de Armas) meet-cute and go on an amazing date, and Cole thinks she could be "the one" - only to find himself ghosted. Determined to win Sadie over, he hops on a flight to London, but discovers that there is a lot more to Sadie than meets the eye. The movie is being marketed as a romantic action-adventure with sizzling chemistry between the two leads; we review the movie and talk about whether it delivers.     

It might be as unbelievable as a pair of twins pulling a cross-continental switcheroo, but The Parent Trap turns 25 this year - and we're happy to report that its charms remain as warm and fuzzy as ever. Lindsay Lohan in her sparkling debut performance plays twins Hallie and Annie, who are separated at birth after their parents' divorce, and discover each other at a summer camp after 11 years. There, they hatch a plot to reunite their parents (Natasha Richardson and Dennis Quaid). We talk about why the movie is such a rewarding rewatch, and whether we'd ever want a remake.      

For the first time, we're doing something a little different with Supercut - it's a crossover! We're adopting the format and style of A Bit of Culture, and asking each person to bring in a topic - related to cinema and pop culture of course - to discuss, before we close off with recommendations. 

The latest attempt to translate the wildly popular game to the big screen - after some notable flops - features a large celebrity voice cast (Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Seth Rogen) and all the characters that fans would expect (Mario and Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong). But it's also been dogged by some criticisms even before its opening, from casting to its general approach, so we weigh up whether this one's a good watch at the cinema, and whether it does justice to its source material. 

One of THE classic buddy comedies, Ivan Reitman's Twins has something of an unbeatable premise: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito are twin brothers, who are initially unaware of each others' existence, until they encounter one another, and then comedic hijinks ensue. We discuss whether it's a fun rewatch, and how it translates to a viewing 35 years after it first premiered. 

We all know and fear Dracula - so imagine being his helper for centuries on end. This is exactly where Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) finds himself in this movie: desperate to break away from his master's clutches and ready to start living his own best life. But will his narcissistic - and undead - boss (Nicolas Cage) leave him be? We love an outlandish premise on this show, so we review the movie and talk about whether it truly... comes to life. 

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong star in this dark comedy show where two strangers get entangled in a road rage incident that results in an escalating series of events, where they keep trying to take revenge on each other - all while we progressively learn more and more about the twists and turns of their lives. The show has been a smash hit since its release, and we review it to see if it's worth all the hype.    

Here's a true story - this "based on a true story" Supercut is based on a previous Supercut we did back in 2020 about movies and TV shows based on true stories. In the spirit of two critically acclaimed true event movies this week, Tetris and Air, we're revisiting our favourite movies and TV shows that are based on real people and events. We discuss the things Hollywood gets right about these adaptations, the level of creative license we're willing to accept, and when a "true story" becomes "loosely inspired by". 

We're not sure what's more exciting about this movie - the fact that it reunites Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, or that it has a stacked cast including Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, and Jason Bateman, or that it's about the most iconic shoeline in modern culture, the Air Jordan. In this episode, we review Air, a quirky biopic about how Phil Knight (Affleck) and Sonny Vaccaro (Damon) pursued Michael Jordan to have his name slapped on a new range of Nike shoes.Image Credit: airmovie/Instagram

Anyone who's anyone knows Tetris - the wildly popular videogame that kept players hooked in the 80s and is still enjoyed to this day. But unlike the game, the story behind the making of Tetris is anything but straightforward. Apple TV's newest watercooler film chronicles the life of Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton), who developed Tetris in 1988 and then risked it all by travelling to the Soviet Union in the hopes of going mainstream. In this episode, we review Tetris and its unorthodox part-puzzle-part-political-thriller concept, the performances of Egerton and crew, and the movie's musically driven energy.Image Credit: tetris_official/Instagram

A good performance is rooted in so many things - physicality, emotions, the right casting - but something we don't talk about enough (pun intended) is the power of a great voice and how that contributes to an actor's stature and star power. So in this Supercut, we're highlighting some of our favourite voices on-screen! 

This latest reboot of the beloved game sees Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Rege-Jean Page and Hugh Grant (among others in a rather stacked cast) embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long-lost relic, though as you might expect, things also go awry... and hijinks ensue. We talk about whether the laughs stack up against the adventure/fantasy elements, and whether this breathes new life into the franchise. 

After the success of the Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston pairing in Murder Mystery, it's time for a sequel. This installment sees Sandler's Nick Spitz (a police officer) and Aniston's Audrey Spitz (a hairdresser and mystery novel enthusiast) going head to head with baddies in locales as varied as Hawaii and Paris. We discuss whether it's a fun watch and whether we want to see more. 

From adorable stoner to romantic heartthrob to sci fi hero to avenging hitman, if any actor’s done it all, it’s Keanu Reeves - while managing to maintain a perennial good guy image throughout. In this Supercut, we pay tribute to all things Keanu.

In his fourth outing, the John Wick legend continues to grow - the hitman, played by Keanu Reeves (of course), takes his fight global as he goes after powerful underworld figures around the world. We review and geek out over the movie, and talk about the improbable journey the John Wick franchise has taken to mega success. 

John Woo. Chow Yun-Fat. Leslie Cheung. Hong Kong classics don’t come more stacked than this. Ahead of our review of John Wick: Chapter 4, we throw back to one of the originators of the gun fu and that indefinable John Woo cinematic style. In the movie, an ex-gangster attempts to reconcile with his estranged brother who is a policeman, but finds that his past is more difficult to leave behind than he anticipated. We review the movie, and revel in its awesomeness!

One of the most heated conversations in pop culture of late is about Hollywood's dependence on IP - be it milking major franchises, making sequels to movies from decades ago, and yes, remakes. While some remakes (like Ocean's Eleven) are great, many others didn't have to be made, again. In this Supercut, we discuss our favourite and not-so-favourite remakes, what we'd like to see remade, as well as the movies and TV shows we never want touched... ever!

With the old DC Universe now defunct and / or collapsing on itself, Shazam! Fury of the Gods could be the last time we see Zachary Levi as the titular goofy hero... or not. It's all pretty confusing. This time, Billy Batson and the gang are up against a trio of ancient gods who are in search of the magic that was stolen from them eons ago. In this episode, we review the sequel to Shazam! and discuss if it warrants a whole trilogy, if we'd like to see Shazam in James Gunn's new DC Universe, and if this second installment is as fun as the first movie.

As we enter the summer blockbuster season and prepare for CGI overload, we're throwing back to 1963 and the visual effects spectacular of its time - Jason and the Argonauts. Jason, a man in search of a magical Golden Fleece, gathers Greece's best warriors and goes off on an adventure, battling hydras, giants, and a skeleton army along the way. Classic, cinematic fun. In this episode, we discuss the film's stop motion animation and why it's still so inspiring, as well as what modern blockbusters can learn from classic cinema. 

Fresh off the 2023 Academy Awards, we sit down to discuss its highs and lows, and of course both the big wins and major snubs. 

65 boasts an impressive (if offbeat) premise and line-up of talent: it comes from the writers of A Quiet Place, stars Adam Driver... and is about a pilot who crashes on an unknown planet, which turns out to be our very own planet Earth, but during the Cretaceous period, which means to survive, he needs to battle both the prehistoric elements, and of course its creatures. We discuss this high-concept movie, and where it fits into previous dino-driven blockbusters. 

We last checked in on The Last of Us at the halfway mark, and at the time, gave it rave reviews. Now that the first season is done (with Season Two in the pipeline), we discuss the series, and whether it lived up to the hype and promise not just of its beginning, but also of its origins, the critically acclaimed and much-beloved videogame duology. 

From the palpable tension in every second of Uncut Gems to the unwavering sense of danger in Saving Private Ryan, some of the best movies are also some of the most stressful to watch... and rewatch. In this episode, we discuss some of our "favourite" stress-inducing films and TV shows and wonder why we willingly put ourselves through these situations. 

In Adonis Creed's (Michael B. Jordan) third outing, he needs to put his career and family life on the line when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces to prove himself. We review the movie and talk about whether the Creed franchise still packs a punch. 

Yes, chef! In this episode, we finally get around to reviewing the critically acclaimed, award-winning half-hour drama series, The Bear. A young chef named Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) leaves the fine dining world to save his family's sandwich shop, only to find that managing an eclectic group of kitchen staff while balancing family drama and running a business is causing him to spiral out of control. We discuss the show's anxiety-inducing brand of comedy-drama, the amazingly talented cast it brings to the table, and how many seasons of The Bear we'd love to put up with.

With the big-screen reissue of Titanic for its 25th anniversary, that had us thinking - what other movies would we like to have the opportunity to watch (or re-watch) in theatres? We discuss some of our picks, and why we've chosen them, and open up the discussion to our listeners as well! 

Nik Amir Mustapha's Imaginur explores memory, identity and time, through the story of Zuhal (Beto Kusyairy) who turns to hypnotherapy to help cure his panic disorder. However, his life is shortly turned upside down as strange events and encounters follow, and he is unable to find the line between reality and fantasy. We talk about what it's like watching this film and its non-linear approach to storytelling.

A bear gets into bricks of coke and goes on an all-out rampage in the Georgia forest, terrorising innocents and creating a trail of chaos in an attempt to feed its newfound addiction. We review one of the wildest movies of the year and discuss if its blend of comedy, action, and gore lives up to its positively ridiculous plot.

31 films and 8 series down (and who knows how many more to go), the Marvel engine is chugging along and busier than ever. In this Supercut, we look back at the Phases that have come our way, and discuss how these films have shaped and affected the industry and the landscape of cinema, for good or ill. We also discuss our favourites, alongside the ones that just didn't work. 

The latest installment of the MCU, and the first in Phase Five, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania, sees Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with Hank Pym, Janet van Dyne, and Lang's daughter, Cassie, go on a new adventure exploring the Quantum Realm, on a journey that leads them to a showdown against Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, in a role that's been much-tipped as the next Big Bad in Marvel. We discuss whether this movie is a good one, and whether it does well in setting up the next series of continuing stories in the MCU. 

A surprise hit from 1989, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids set a high watermark for the admittedly niche genre of comedic science fiction. Telling the story (and misadventures) of what happens when zany scientist and inventor Wayne Szalinski accidentally shrinks his kids - and his neighbour's- and they have to find their way back to safety. Years on, we discuss whether this film holds up to scrutiny, both in terms of its storytelling and its special effects. 

Whether you enjoy movie monsters, action adventures, sci fi thrillers, historical dramas, or war epics, chances are at least one Steven Spielberg movie will count amongst your list of favourites. An incredibly prolific filmmaker with a five-decade long career, Spielberg has given us some of the biggest, most beloved blockbusters of all time - ET, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, take your pick! - and influenced a whole generation of filmmaking. In this Supercut, we look at his style of filmmaking, our favourite Spielberg movies, and why, despite his incredible success, he's often viewed as being more crowd-pleasing than accomplished.  

Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical movie inspired by Spielberg's own adolescence and how he fell in love with filmmaking. In the movie, the fictional Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle), discovers the power of cinema alongside uncovering difficult truths about his family. The film also stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Seth Rogen. We review the "film about films", and discuss how it gives us an intimate look at one of the best-known filmmakers of our time.  

Looking past the blonde bombshell persona, Pamela, A Love Story re-examines and reframes Pamela Anderson's legacy, starting from her beginnings as a small-town girl all the way to her ascent into becoming an international sex symbol. Along the way, the documentary also asks complex questions about fame and how women, in particular, are viewed by the public eye. We review the film and talk about all the praise it's been garnering.

From the kitschy joy of The Flintstones, to the sweeping gowns and lavish trappings of period dramas, historical films and shows have an appeal uniquely their own. In this episode of Supercut, we talk about some favourites who have done it well, and what they get right.

Based on the critically acclaimed videogame duology, The Last of Us S1 has been garnering more praise with each passing episode and is being called one of the most faithful adaptations of any source material. With nine episodes this season, each over an hour long, we decided to check-in at the halfway mark and give our thoughts on HBO's newest watercooler sensation. From Pedro Pascal's portrayal of Joel to the terrifying depiction of "the infected", we discuss The Last of Us so far and what we'd like to see in the rest of the season.

A comedy set in medieval times with a slightly bizarre plot, Catherine Called Birdy is about a daughter (Bella Ramsey) who decides to thwart her destitute father's plans of marrying her off to a wealthy family. The film, directed by Lena Dunham, has been gaining buzz since its release late last year. We check out the new-to-streaming comedy and discuss Lena Dunham's filmmaking style, the continuing awesomeness of Bella Ramsey, and why buzzy comedies like Catherine Called Birdy don't make it big at the box office anymore.

Our Supercut this week is based on a very simple question, first begun in Kermode and Mayo's Take - if you could be in any movie, or in a single scene, what would it be? We discuss some of our picks, and ask listeners for theirs!

Described as a buddy comedy, You People is about a new couple and their families contending with cultural clashes, societal expectations and generational differences. It also boasts a stellar behind-the-scenes lineup (Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill co-wrote the script), and a pretty impressive ensemble cast, including Hill, Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny and Rhea Perlman. We discuss whether it lives up to all that potential.

Movies and TV shows can awe and entertain, but they can also inspire and influence, and most of us could point to at least one movie or TV show that taught us a life lesson or two - whether it’s to “Just keep swimming,” or that “...words and ideas can change the world.” On this week’s Supercut, we talk about the lessons we’ve learnt from the things we’ve watched.

To mark the Year of the Rabbit, we’re throwing back to one of the Chinese New Year classics: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World, starring beloved Hong Kong cinema names like Bill Tung, Lydia Sum, and Eric Tsang. The madcap comedy revolves around a family struggling to make ends meet when they suddenly win the lottery. We review the movie and talk about the joys of revisiting Asian holiday classics. 

Following on the buzz of Ke Huy Quan's awards run for his comeback role as Waymond Wang in Everything Everywhere All At Once, we celebrate actors who've staged impressive comebacks from controversy and career lulls, and ask: who's next? Who's going to make it big, once again? 

A grizzled inspector played by Sam Rockwell, a host of suspects and a murder mystery set in 1950s London - what's not to love? Despite its stacked cast, including Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson, and David Oyelowo, See How They Run flew under our collective radar and barely made a dent at the box-office. In this episode, we check out the stylised caper on streaming and decide for ourselves if it's worth the time and if it does justice to its ensemble cast.

Spoiler alert - we really like Clue! Based on the board game of the same-ish name and directed by Jonathan Lynn, 1985's Clue is a murder-mystery-comedy that gathers six blackmail victims in an isolated mansion in a race against time against a secret killer. With a plot that fully acknowledges its Cluedo roots, Clue is one of those movies that's always ripe for a rewatch. We discuss the ways the film has aged, the joy of watching Christopher Llyod and Tim Curry in the same scene, and the ways the movie has influenced modern mystery-comedies like Knives Out and Glass Onion. 

Long stares, detailed monologues, anger that you can't take your eyes off of - all hallmarks of Intense Actors. After a week of discussing both Ralph Fiennes and Christian Bale, we're dedicating this week's Supercut to actors that never turn that dial down, and what makes them so compelling.

Gruesome murders with hearts ripped from chests, Edgar Allan Poe as an eager young cadet helping to investigate, Christian Bale... all this makes up the scaffolding of mystery thriller The Pale Blue Eye. But does the film (and its central case) hold up to closer scrutiny? We weigh in.

Variously described as a dark comedy horror and a psychological thriller, The Menu features Ralph Fiennes as a celebrity chef, and Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau (among others in a large ensemble cast) as diners who attend his exclusive restaurant where unexpected, unsettling things ensue. A sleeper hit in 2022, we discuss the experience of watching this movie, and whether it lives up to its promise.

Many movies and TV shows are enjoyable, but only a select few transcend that to being rewatchable. Whether it's reruns of FRIENDS, annual viewings of Die Hard, or repeat watches of Anchorman, what makes some things so good, you want to experience them over and over again? We discuss what makes some content so much fun to revisit. 

In Noah Baumbach's first attempt at an adaptation (White Noise was originally a novel written in 1985 by Don DeLillo), he takes on the story of a suburban family forced to evacuate their home following a chemical leak nearby that causes toxic black cloud over the region. Starring Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, and Don Cheadle, the film has been getting praise for its performances and darkly comedic tone. We review the movie and talk about how it fits within the larger landscape of Baumbach's quirky cinema.  

The old In Bruges gang is back! Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, and director Martin McDonagh reunite in this 2022 tragicomedy, where Padraic (Farrell) is left devastated when his lifelong friend Colm (Gleeson) suddenly ends their relationship. The film follows Padraic's attempts to repair the friendship, which lead to shocking results. We review the movie. 

There's no denying that Matilda, the 1996 film directed by Danny DeVito, is a classic in every sense of the word. So, in order to justify a remake, Netflix threw a lot of money at a lot of stellar performers and got them together to make Matilda the Musical. Emma Thompson is unrecognisable as Miss Trunchbill, and Alisha Weir seems like a(nother) perfect Matilda, but does the movie work as a whole? We'll find out in this episode. 

Tech billionaires, beautiful Greek islands... and murder! Fortunately for the characters on this getaway, Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is on the case and will peel away at the layers of this mystery to uncover the truth. Glass Onion, the highly anticipated sequel-of-sorts to Rian Johnson's critically acclaimed Knives Out, lines up Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick, Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, and Janelle Monae in a film that's already being called one of the best releases of the year. In this episode, we discuss what we love about Glass Onion, if it has downsides, and if it's a worthy follow-up to Knives Out. 

The much anticipated follow up to James Cameron's Avatar (still the highest-grossing movie of all time), Avatar: The Way of Water picks up the story more than a decade later, and boasts technology that aims to create a more immersive Pandora than ever. We discuss whether this sequel holds water (sorry), and the experience of watching it on the big screen. 

Robert Eggers' The Northman made a number of headlines when it came out earlier this year: for its dedication to realism and detail, on-screen violence, and the promise of a retelling of Hamlet, set in the Viking period, and influenced by Norse mythology. We explore whether it lived up to the hype, and whether it fares as well on the small screen as it would have in a theatre. 

The pandemic and lockdowns haven't been kind to the film industry over the last few years, which has resulted in a real mixed bag of releases this year when it comes to movies. And while not every heavily promoted release ended up making the mark, there were some major winners as well, whether unexpected oddball hits like Everything Everywhere All At Once, blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick, or streaming releases like Prey. As 2022 comes to a close, we look back at some of our favourite movies of the year and discuss why they made our respective Best Of lists.

A new Guillermo del Toro film is generally cause for celebration amongst film fans, and what more when it's his take on the beloved classic fairy tale Pinocchio. The stop-motion animated musical was co-directed by Del Toro and Mark Gustafson, and features a voice cast of luminaries, including Ewan McGregor, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Christoph Waltz, and John Turturro. We review the movie, and talk about whether the story brings the real feels. 

Inspired by historical photographs from the 1860s of an enslaved man's heavily scourged back, thereby providing evidence of the cruelty of American slavery, Emancipation tells the story of Peter (played by Will Smith), who flees a plantation in Louisiana. Inescapably, the film is also Smith's first release since the infamous slap at the 2022 Oscars. We review the movie and talk about Smith's performance.  

Let's face it, we watched a LOT of TV in 2022. Game Of Thrones returned with fire and blood in House of the Dragon. Apple TV+ put out prestige award-bait like Severance. The Disney-Marvel machine churned out Miss Marvels and Moon Knights. And Netflix gave us more content than we could handle. Some shows were good, some were bad, and others were fun yet forgettable. As 2022 comes to a close, we look back at some of our favourite TV shows of the year and discuss why they made our respective Best Of lists.

They're creepy and they're kooky/ Mysterious and spooky/ They're all together ooky/The Addams family. If you sang along to that, Wednesday might be the show for you. Part-YA coming-of-age, part whodunit, part dark comedy, Wednesday explores what happens when Wednesday, this child of woe, goes away to a boarding school where mysterious events keep happening. It features Jenna Ortega in a pitch-perfect performance, Tim Burton being both executive producer and director, and of course... bonus Christina Ricci! We discuss the series, and whether it achieves the highs of Addams Family shows past.

On this episode, we review one of the most ambitious, and most highly anticipated Star Wars shows on Disney+ Hotstar - Andor. Directed by veteran filmmaker Tony Gilroy and starring Diego Luna, the first season of Andor takes place a few years before the catalytic events of Rogue One, and long before Cassian Andor found himself fighting in the Rebellion against the Empire. We discuss Andor's restrained approach to Star Wars storytelling, if we need more of this quality in our Disney TV shows, and what we'd like to see in season two.

It's a simple fact of being a movie and TV buff in 2022, that there's simply a deluge of content to watch: from old to new, episodic to full season drops, cinema to streaming. So how do you decide what to watch? What's the most reliable path towards a good watching decision and experience? We try to unpack that in this episode of Supercut. 

By the time it premiered at the Venice Film Festival, rumours around Don't Worry Darling had been swirling for months: on-set romances and fights, a star and director who didn't get along, infidelities. So much so that the drama of it all almost eclipsed the film itself. In this episode, we review this Olivia Wilde-directed psychological thriller and talk about whether the hype helped or hindered it. 

An Irish girl stops eating, yet remains alive and well for months. An English nurse is sent to observe her, and to see if it is in fact a miracle. That's the starting point for this Florence Pugh-led psychological period drama. In the first of our Pugh double-header this week, we review The Wonder and assess whether it's worth a watch.

The death of Chadwick Boseman has left an irreplaceable void at the centre of this Black Panther sequel, and the film addresses it through a collective process of grieving and paying tribute - both in and outside of the world of the movie. We review the movie and talk about how familiar characters like Shuri (Letitia Wright), Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), and Okoye (Danai Gurira) are expanded and given layers, and the crackling energy brought on by the long-awaited introduction of Namor (played by Tenoch Huerta). 

Often celebrated as the first black superhero film adaptation, this 1998 film brought one of Marvel’s darker characters to life, and features a charisma-loaded main cast: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, and Kris Kristofferson. While it received middling reviews, the movie has gone on to gain cult classic status and spawn an entire franchise. We revisit the movie and talk about whether time has been kind to it. 

We've all heard of the famous roles that almost had another very famous face playing them: Leonardo DiCaprio as Patrick Bateman, Sean Connery as Gandalf (and Russell Crowe as Aragorn), Emily Blunt as Black Widow. In this episode of Supercut, we talk about what could've been, and whether the movies and shows in question would have been improved - or made immeasurably worse. 

Following on 2020's Enola Holmes, this sequel follows our eponymous heroine as she works on her first case as a detective, looking for a missing girl (with an assist from her famous brother, Sherlock). We discuss whether Enola Holmes 2 lives up to the success of the first film, and if it's worth catching. 

The latest installment in the MCU, Werewolf By Night is a lean, standalone take, exploring what happens when hunters gather in the wake of Ulysses Bloodstone's death, to participate in a hunt to see who will earn the right to hold the Bloodstone - but there are other players in the game, who have very different motivations. Directed by Michael Giacchino, and starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Laura Donnelly, and Harriet Sansom Harris, it was a TV special that was released in time for Halloween. We discuss whether it was worth a watch, and if we enjoyed it.

The adaptation of a beloved book onto the screen is exciting... but also has the potential to go so wrong. In this Supercut, we discuss all the important questions about book adaptations, such as: What makes an adaptation work? Are some books just unfilmable? Can you call yourself a true fan if you've only watched the movie? And, is the book always better than the movie? 

Based on the acclaimed 1929 novel by Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet On The Western Front is a German epic anti-war film set in the tail end of World War I. It follows the life of a German soldier, whose hopes of becoming a hero are shattered when faced with the harsh realities of war. The film's been gathering excellent reviews since its release; we review it and talk about whether it lives up to expectations. 

Thirty years after its release, Bram Stoker's Dracula still seems to have very few contenders when it comes to matching its adaptation of the original bloodsucking creature of the night. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins, Winona Ryder, and Keanu Reeves, the movie was packed with prestige, and attracted both praises for its gothic horror vibe and criticism for its excesses. We revisit the film and see if it still has bite.  

We've all looked at a highly successful, critically acclaimed film and wondered what all the fuss is about, right? Avatar is the biggest film of all time, but is it worthy of that title? Citizen Kane is... just okay? No Country For Old Men is kinda boring. And Black Panther is good but, is it a 10/10? From hot takes on Christopher Nolan's filmography to shrugging at Nomadland, we're talking about overrated movies on this Supercut episode.

Shazam! 15 years after he was cast as Black Adam, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has finally (finally!) released the film that he claims will change the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe. Well, did it? Also starring Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate, Black Adam is the story of a slave-turned-demigod who vows to unleash his signature brand of brutal, vengeful justice on the world... unless the Justice Society can stop him. In this episode, we review the latest superhero blockbuster from DC's side of things that supposedly shifts the studio in an all-new direction.

Nine weeks after reviewing the first episode, we return to King's Landing to re-review our thoughts on this season of House Of The Dragon as a whole. Did we love-hate the characters as much as we thought we would? Were the time-jumps too jarring? And let's be honest, how many people did we want Dracarys'd on the show? We discuss the ups and downs of this Game Of Thrones spinoff, as well as our excitement for more content from this land of ice and fire.

From 3-hour-long epics to shows that have episodes that stretch beyond 60 minutes - how long is too long? When does it stretch the patience of the audience, and when is it a rewarding way to tell a complex story? In this Supercut, we try to answer that question (and yes, discuss watching 12 hours of Lord of the Rings). 

Attempting to tell the story of a great war, and of Galadriel's quest for revenge against the enemy Sauron, Rings of Power brings together several different story strands and characters, including a mysterious Stranger, harfoots, an elf-dwarf friendship, and the building of a forge. All for the cool reported price of one billion dollars. We review the season now that it's freshly concluded and discuss if it lives up to the hype. 

Based on the epic Tamil novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy, Ponniyin Selvan: I is the first of two films directed by Mani Ratnam. This long-awaited adaptation has taken a circuitous road to the big screen - in this review, we talk about the experience of watching this film, and whether it manages to capture the complexities of its origin story.

From Sam Rockwell and Stanley Tucci, to Toni Collette and Regina King, some actors just don't get the shine they deserve - even though they've got an amazing roster of roles. This Supercut, we discuss the perennially under-appreciated actors, and share some of our favourites.   

David O' Russell's latest comes, predictably, with a stacked cast featuring, just to name a few, Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldaña, and Timothy Olyphant. Set in 1930s, the plot is inspired by the Business Plot, a 1933 political conspiracy in the US, and tells the story of three friends who witness a murder, end up becoming suspects themselves, and get caught up in the goings-on. We review the movie, and talk about whether it lives up to the hype. 

Every so often, a movie comes out of nowhere and gathers enough buzz to break into the mainstream. Such is the case of French action drama Athena, which received a warm reception at various festivals before making its way to Netflix. The film, directed by Romain Gavras, revolves around the tragic killing of a young boy from the community of Athena, which sparks a larger conflict involving his three siblings who search for answers. We review the movie.  

Marilyn in her white dress, John Wayne in his hat, Rajinikanth in his sunglasses - what are the ingredients that go into making cinematic icons, well, iconic? In this Supercut episode, we try to unpack that and answer why some of these stars continue to burn so bright. 

Based on Joyce Carol Oates' bestselling fictional take on Marilyn Monroe's life, Blonde is a psychological biopic drama that garnered a lot of controversy even before it came out for a variety of reasons: the casting of Ana de Armas in the central role, its graphic content, and the central question - did we need another film about this tragic film icon? We try to answer that in this review. 

Described by some critics as 'near perfection', Some Like It Hot has a lot going for it - it's directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder, it has both Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis - and of course, it has a sparkling Marilyn Monroe performance. Ahead of reviewing Blonde, we look back to a movie that's often been regarded as one of Monroe's bests, and discuss what it's like watching it 63 years on. 

Description: From Paris and New York, to Tokyo and Seoul, cities have always featured in a huge way in film and television, sometimes even becoming a main character in its own right. In this Supercut, we talk about our favourite cities on screen and the movies and shows that manage to capture the spirit of a place. 

Edgar Wright's latest film went to previously unexplored territory for him - a psychological horror drama film that ties the experience of two newcomers to London and Soho, separated though they might be by decades. Starring Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, and Terence Stamp, it's also the final onscreen appearance of Diana Rigg. In this episode of Stuff We Missed, we talk about the experience of watching this film, its visual storytelling, and where it sits in Edgar Wright's larger filmography.

Described as his most personal film, Belfast is written and directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh, and explores the coming-of-age of a young boy in Belfast during The Troubles. Starring Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan and Jude Hill, the film received very warm reviews and a lot of awards buzz. We discuss our experience of watching this film, and how it captures a city and its people.

Whether we’re talking about anthropomorphised animals like Donald Duck, pets like Marley, or the kind we’d rather avoid (ahem, Bruce) - animals on film or TV are almost a foolproof formula. So we’re dedicating this week’s Supercut to discussing everything from the cute n’ cuddly to the frankly terrifying, and share some of our favourites. 

Jordan Peele's back with his patented blend of creeping dread and searing social commentary, in his latest film Nope. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer, the movie is being described as neo-Western science fiction horror, and tells the story of two African American siblings who own a horse ranch, attempting to capture evidence of a UFO. We review the movie, and talk about whether it delivers on the huge expectations it has set. 

Jean-Luc Godard, widely considered one of the best film directors of all time, passed away recently at the age of 91. We pay tribute to him and his legacy by throwing back to the movie that introduced him as the genius he went on to be hailed as, 1960's Breathless. In the movie, petty thief Michel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) impulsively kills a policeman while stealing a car. He hides in his girlfriend Patricia's (Jean Seberg) apartment while trying to get the money to escape the country, but she slowly starts questioning her loyalties. We review the film, and talk about its impact on the world of cinema. 

From Anubis to Zeus, depictions of gods and myths are a-plenty on screen. In this Supercut, we dive into some of our favourites, and discuss why the old stories have offered such abiding on-screen fodder. 

After a fair amount of back and forth, uproar and Thor memes mourning the lack of a release in Malaysia, Thor: Love and Thunder has finally arrived on our shores, quietly showing up on Disney+ as a streaming option. We review this latest entry into the MCU canon (and Taika Waititi filmography), and discuss whether it's worth the wait. 

A 1999 remake of a 1932 film, The Mummy packed a lot into its 2-hour runtime: zany comedy, all the trappings of a classic action-adventure film, and a great pairing in the form of Brendan Fraser's American adventurer Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz's scholarly librarian, Evelyn Carnahan. All that - and of course, mummies and pyramids. In this episode, we take it back to the movie that kickstarted sequels and spinoffs (and maybe, kind of, Dwayne Johnson's career), and talk about whether it still holds up. 

From talking animals to fantastical kingdoms to magical races of beings, fantasy as a film and TV genre is so wide as to have spawned multiple subgenres. Yet at the heart of it, is a fascination with imaginary worlds and everything that might occur in them. In this Supercut, we discuss the fantasy genre onscreen, and geek out about some of our favourites. 

Revisiting arguably the biggest fantasy movie trilogy of our time is no mean feat, so the brand new TV series Rings Of Power certainly comes burdened with high expectations. Set thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the show covers the forging of the Rings of Power, the rise of Sauron, and the last alliance between Elves and Men. We review the first two episodes of the show and discuss whether it's a welcome journey back to Middle-earth.

Just the synopsis alone is enough to intrigue: Tilda Swinton plays a scholar of mythology, who finds a djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. When she's sceptical about making the wishes, the djinn tells her fantastical stories of his past in an effort to convince her. Oh, and the djinn is played by Idris Elba. If that's not enough, the movie is directed by the always surprising George Miller, back at the helm for the first time in seven years. We review the movie. 

While we've explored comedy before, we haven't focused specifically on the people who make us laugh, and all the effort and thought that goes into their work. So this Supercut is dedicated to our favourite comedians, through the years (and generations)!

After its clever, funny and warm first season, Only Murders in the Building returned with a new murder at its heart, and fresh mysteries to explore in the Arconia and its denizens. We review the sophomore outing of OMitB, and whether Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez continue to delight.