Grab your detective notebooks and settle in — this week’s episode is all about mysteries, moods, and what we can’t stop watching. From a chilling new trailer from Steven Spielberg in Disclosure Day,to a full-on deep dive into Benoit Blanc’s latest case, we’re having a blast breaking it all down together.

We kick things off by reacting to the trailer for Disclosure Day, unpacking the premise, tone, and early clues about what kind of story it’s setting up.

We share our spoiler-light reactions after watching Wake Up Dead Man, discussing how it stacks up against Knives Out and Glass Onion. From the mystery mechanics and performances to the atmosphere and twists, we break down what worked, what surprised us, and how Benoit Blanc continues to evolve.

Plus: we have some fun fancasting the next Knives Out story, throwing out dream picks for future suspects, detectives, and scene-stealers we’d love to see in the franchise.

• Christmas movies — fully leaning into the holiday spirit with seasonal favorites.

• Hamnet — the new film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, a quiet, emotional historical drama that really stuck with him.

• Welcome to Derry (HBO) — the eerie IT prequel series setting a chilling tone.

A cozy, clue-filled episode packed with reactions, recommendations, and plenty of laughs — perfect for mystery fans and movie lovers alike.

“Wake Up Dead Man (marketed as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) is a 2025 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is a standalone sequel to Glass Onion (2022) and the third installment overall in the Knives Out film series. It stars Daniel Craig, who reprises his role as master detective Benoit Blanc.[4][5] The ensemble cast also includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.” - Wiki

00:00 - Haircuts

10:22 - Video Game Updates

18:42 - Word of the Year

22:35 - Disclosure Day Trailer

29:40 - Wake Up Dead Man Review

1:06:15 - Fan Cast Knives Out 4

1:16:44 - Christmas Stuff

1:26:00 - Hamnet

1:32:00 - It Welcome to Derry

🎬 TRAILER TALK🕵️ FEATURE DISCUSSIONWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Story (Netflix)🎭 WHAT WE’RE INTOMiguelEdLuis

This week we rejoice in the theatrical return of Kill Bill and that Whole Bloody Affair! Our very own Luis got to enjoy the 70mm experience at the one and only Vista theater.

Then we dive into the big news of the week with that ghastly Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. and the glorious Golden Globe award nominations!

We discuss two new trailers with EPiC: Elvis Pressley in Concert, which brings the King to IMAX in the Baz Luhrmann directed documentary, and A24’s The Drama!

What’re we into? Well, it’s the holiday season and so christmas movies are abound, and Miguel kicks things of with the whole The Santa Clause trilogy!

Ed’s keeping on with the awards season and reviews Oldboy director Park Chan Wook’s latest Comedy thriller, No Other Choice!

It’s a fun chat as always, so check us out and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, find us on Youtube and follow us on social media, and as always tune in next time!

00:00 - Intro

00:24 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

17:00 - Warner Bros Sale (Netflix + Paramount)

23:40 - Golden Globes Noms

39:00 -Elvis Presley in Concert Trailer

43:55 - The Drama Trailer (A24)

47:50 - Tarantino vs Paul Dano

55:15 - The Santa Clause

1:08:30 - No Other Choice Review

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is directed by Quentin Tarantino and stars Uma Thurman as The Bride alongside David Carradine, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, and a supporting cast including Sonny Chiba, Chiaki Kuriyama, and Julie Dreyfus. It combines the films Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) and Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004)

“No Other Choice (Korean: 어쩔수가없다) is a 2025 South Korean satirical black comedy thriller film co-written, produced, and directed by Park Chan-wook. Based on The Ax by Donald Westlake, the film stars Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, and Cha Seung-won.” - Wiki

This week we return to Oz for our highly anticipated WICKED: FOR GOOD!

It’s been a year since Wicked Part One rocked our Miguel’s world, and now we’re back to review part two!

Does it defy gravity, or does it suffer from the second act syndrome?

We get into what worked, what didn’t, how the cast holds up, favorite moments (and least favorite), so be warned… there will be spoilers.

As always find us wherever you get your podcasts, watch our episodes on YouTube. Like, follow and subscribe and stay tuned next week for more!

"Wicked: For Good (also known as Wicked: Part Two[c]) is a 2025 American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The sequel to Wicked (2024), it adapts the second act of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which was loosely based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, a reimagining of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation. Ariana Grande,[b] Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum return from the first film. Set in the Land of Oz before and during the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the film explores the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda as they embrace their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good." - Wiki

Pod favorite, director Edgar Wright comes crashing back into theaters with his take on Stephen King’s THE RUNNING MAN! Is it a hit or a stumble?

Before our feature discussion we discuss the news of Tom Cruise’s Governors Award, as the legendary actor finally gets his Oscar.

Then we have a (rather unfortunate) look at the latest teaser trailer for Disney’s latest live-action remake, MOANA.

We have a good session in our “Let’s talk about this now” segment, discussing the crossroads of ordering from one or two restaurants at a time and the art of choking!

We wrap it all up with what we’re into, including Miguel and Luis getting onto the Playstation Plus package, Ed reviews Lynne Ramsey’s DIE MY LOVE (with yet another great performance from Jennifer Lawrence), and his journey to Slough House with appletv’s SLOW HORSES!

Luis caps it all off with his first thoughts on Vince Gilligan’s latest, PLURIBUS, also on Appletv! Can the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul go 3 for 3?

If you love movies, trailers, sci-fi, horror, or weekly entertainment talk — hit that subscribe button and join us for new episodes every week.

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00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Tom Cruise Oscar

5:40 - Moana Trailer

12:40 - Remaking Sleepy Beauty

18:10 - Order Food From 2 Different Places

24:40 - Choking Peanut

28:35 - Running Man

50:10 - Die My Love

58:20 - Slow Horses

1:02:40 - Simpson Fortnite

1:05:20 - Playstation Plus Premium

1:11:30 - Pluribus

This week on the pod, we dive deep into Predator: Badlands — the newest chapter in the legendary sci-fi franchise. We break down the creature updates, the design, the action, and where it fits in the overall Predator mythos.

We also explore Guillermo del Toro’s new Frankenstein adaptation on Netflix, discussing its cast, visual style, and how it reinvents one of horror’s most iconic stories.

NEWS

• Valve announces a brand-new Steam console set to rival PlayStation & Xbox

We react to:

• Toy Story 5 (2026)

• Super Mario Galaxy

• Devil Wears Prada 2 / Teaser Trailer in General

Our full, spoiler-friendly breakdown of the newest film in the Predator franchise.

One of our most anticipated releases — we talk story, casting, style, and del Toro’s signature touches.

• Miguel: Long Shadows

If you love movies, trailers, sci-fi, horror, or weekly entertainment talk — hit that subscribe button and join us for new episodes every week.

00:23 - Steam Machine Console

9:00 - Trailers (Toy Story 5 + Super Mario Galaxy)

14:22 - Teaser Trailers

19:13 - Predator Badlands

26:00 - Frankenstein

39:50 - Long Shadows

⭐ NEWS🎬 TRAILER TALK🛸 FEATURED DISCUSSIONPredator: BadlandsGuillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (Netflix)🎭 WHAT WE'RE INTO

Fortnite: The Simpsons Season has arrived!We give our first reactions to the latest (and greatest?) season of Fortnite, which is choc full of easter eggs. How do we like the new map? The new skins? And what about the new sidekicks?Before we dive into that, we announce the new title for the sequel of the 2023 hit, Godzilla Minus One! Plus the exciting news of a possible sequel to 1999’s The Mummy, with the return of Rachel Weisz and Brandon Fraser!That’s not all, we get our first, spoiler-free reaction to the latest Yorgos Lanthimos/ Emma Stone collaboration, Bugonia!All that and more. It’s a tight, Ed-driven episode this week Don’t forget to like and subscribe, follow us on social media and youtube.

0:30 - Godzilla Sequel

00:57 - Mummy Returns Again

03:30 - Scream 7 Trailer

8:00 - Fortnite x Simpsons

22:40 - Long Shadows

26:28 - Bugonia

33:52 - If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

38:00 - Fun Movie Title Bit

NEWS

The legendary John Williams is reuniting with Steven Spielberg for another collaboration, and Tarantino has a double announcement — a 2026 release for The Adventures of Cliff Booth and 10 new books about the films that inspired him. Plus, Disney fans rejoice: The Emperor’s New Groove is finally coming to 4K Ultra HD!

TRAILER TALK

We react to the Wicked for Good LEGO Trailer — a charming, brick-built twist on a beloved musical story.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THIS NOW

It’s time for “Chippie Toppies” — yes, we’re talking about UK chip toppings! From curry sauce to cheese and gravy, the crew debates what belongs (and what definitely doesn’t) on a plate of chips.

FEATURE DISCUSSION

We revisit the 2001 gothic masterpiece The Others, directed by Alejandro Amenábar and starring Nicole Kidman. With haunting performances, a masterful atmosphere, and one of cinema’s most memorable twists, the group breaks down what makes The Others such a timeless ghost story.

WHAT WE’RE INTO

• Miguel: Outlander Season 6 updates

• Ed: Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and Mr. Scorsese(documentary)

• Luis: His love for 4K Ultra HD physical media — and why the format still matters.

A cozy, spooky, and geeky episode that covers everything from spectral chills to physical media thrills.

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - John Williams is Back

7:18 - Adventures of Cliff Booth

13:19 - Tarantino Books

16:14 - LEGO Wicked 2 Trailer

19:10 - English Chips

29:52 - The Others

56:54 - The Outlander

1:00:39 - Frankenstein

1:10:19 - Scorsese Show

1:15:28 - 4K Ultra HD Discs