This week on After the Frame, we’re keeping it loose - breaking down the latest entertainment headlines, arguing over our favorite topics, and letting the takes fly.

We start with quick reactions to what’s happening in movies and pop culture right now, then jump into a few games that instantly spiral into debate. From guessing lists to ranking on the fly to “winner stays on” chaos, it’s competitive, ridiculous, and way more heated than it should be.

We close out with a round of hot takes - the kind that either look genius in six months or get us dragged online by tomorrow.

Sam Raimi kicks off 2026 with Send Help a movie that somehow mashes up survival thriller tension with workplace comedy chaos, and actually makes it work. It’s fast, funny, sharp, and packed with the kind of horror-comedy-suspense blend that feels unmistakably Raimi.

In this episode of After the Frame, we break down what worked and what didn’t: the smart setup, the instantly punchy character dynamic, the way the film slowly shifts empathy and power between its leads, and why Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien make the premise feel grounded instead of gimmicky. We also talk about the rough CGI moments, what makes this stand out from typical deserted-island stories, and why getting a crowd-pleaser like this this early in the year feels like a gift.

Whether you’re looking for a date-night movie, a friends-night-out pick, or just a fun ride at the theater this one’s worth the ticket.

Awards season is here — and the gloves are off. In this episode of After the Frame, we dive headfirst into the 2026 Oscars conversation, breaking down the nominations, the biggest snubs, and where we think the Academy got it right — and very wrong.

We kick things off with a cold open on the latest entertainment headlines before jumping into activities like Tenable, Blind Rankings, and a round of rapid-fire entertainment hot takes. From there, it’s full Oscars mode: reacting to nominations, calling out omissions, and locking in our predictions across the major categories.

To close the episode, Matt brings a full review of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, breaking down what worked and what didn’t in one of the smartest, most character-driven entries the zombie genre has seen in years. We discuss the standout performances, the thoughtful storytelling, how it stacks up within the franchise, and where it might fit into the larger awards conversation.

It’s an episode packed with predictions, debates, and takes that will absolutely be revisited once the envelopes are opened.