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Introducing "Animals" on Netflix

Plot Similarities to "Highest to Lowest"

AI-Generated Script Suspicions

Lackluster Performances and Predictable Plot

Race Relations and Political Commentary

Inconsistent Character Development

Patreon Support

Over-the-Top Action Sequences

Final Thoughts on "Animals"

The $500 Million Sale

AI's Impact on Film Quality

Plot Holes and Incoherence

Cultural Insensitivity and Racism

The Problem with AI-Assisted Writing

Ben Affleck's Controversial Film

Wrapping Up the Review

In this episode, we review the 2026 American crime thriller film directed by Ben Affleck and written by Affleck, Connor O. McIntyre, and Billy Ray, starring Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, and Steven Yeun, titled Animals. We discuss whether this is one of the best Netflix films to come out this year, and we debate whether Kerry Washington is one of the most underrated actors of her time.

In this episode, we review the 2026 American crime thriller film directed by Ben Affleck and written by Affleck, Connor O. McIntyre, and Billy Ray, starring Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, and Steven Yeun, titled Animals. We discuss whether this is one of the best Netflix films to come out this year, and we debate whether Kerry Washington is one of the most underrated actors of her time.

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Animals

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Welcome to Frames Per Second

Introducing The Drop

Anticipation and Expectations

Overall Impressions of The Drop

Character Opinions and Casting Choices

The Rollercoaster Ride of The Drop

New Directions and World-Building

New Characters and Storylines

Episode 1 Breakdown

Standout Performances and World-Building

The Music Industry and Artillery's Journey

Initial Reactions to Family Matters

Buddy's Performance and Character Development

Lamar's Portrayal and Autism Representation

Street Matrix: Episode 2 Highlights

The Ass Whooping Scene and Character Dynamics

The Big Push: Episode 4 Analysis

The Influential Scene and Character Dynamics

Wrapping Up the Discussion

The Challenges of Modern Social Media

Leon's Fateful Choices and Consequences

The Dynamics of Power and Relationships

Analyzing Episode 5: The Infamous Fight Scene

Episode 6: The Struggle Bus and DJ Next

Episode 7: Tensions Rise and Alliances Form

The Season Finale: Masters, Murder, and Mixed

Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

In this episode, we review the first season of the FX original series coming from the Snowfall universe, starring Gail Bean, Isaiah John, and Asante Blackk, titled The Drop: A Snowfall Saga. We discuss whether or not we wanted a continuation of this world from the perspective of Wanda and Leon, and we debate whether we think this series will last longer than two seasons.

In this episode, we review the first season of the FX original series coming from the Snowfall universe, starring Gail Bean, Isaiah John, and Asante Blackk, titled The Drop: A Snowfall Saga. We discuss whether or not we wanted a continuation of this world from the perspective of Wanda and Leon, and we debate whether we think this series will last longer than two seasons.

The Drop: A Snowfall Saga Season 1

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Welcome to The Frames Per Second Podcast

10-Year Anniversary of The Witch

First Impressions and Re-watching Experience

The Allure of The Witch's Plot Twist

Robert Eggers' Attention to Detail

Setting and Puritanism in 17th Century New

The Shocking Baby Scene

Folklore and Symbolism in The Witch

Support on Patreon

The Rabbit's Significance

Thomason's Role and Family Dynamics

Caleb's Return and Nakedness in Art

Caleb's Possession and Death

The Possession of Caleb

The Twins' Corruption

William's Tragic Fate

Catherine's Descent into Madness

Thomasin's Deal with Black Phillip

The Controversial Ending

Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2016 gothic folk horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, and Kate Dickie, titled The Witch. We discuss how this film made Robert Eggers one of the best horror directors of his era, and we debate if this is Anya Taylor-Joy's best film to date.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2016 gothic folk horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, and Kate Dickie, titled The Witch. We discuss how this film made Robert Eggers one of the best horror directors of his era, and we debate if this is Anya Taylor-Joy's best film to date.

The Witch (10th Anniversary)

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Meet the Hosts

Introducing Crystal Lake

First Impressions of Crystal Lake

Episode 1: Camp Crystal

Episode 2: Part Two

Episode 3: Pam and Lee

Episode 4: A New Beginning

Episode 5: A New Blood

Dorf's Waterbed Woes

Lee and Pam's Uninvested Relationship

The Blackest Pie

Black Lightning's Debut

Censorship in Horror

Gracie's Shocking Turn

Brianna's Revenge

The Hippie Slaughter

Project Argonaut Revealed

Pam's Backstory

Jason's Origin Story

The Final Confrontation

Closing Thoughts on the Reboot

The Controversial Confrontation

The Power of Love and Jason's Rage

Unresolved Plot Threads and Season Finale

Final Thoughts and Viewing Experience

Wrapping Up and Call to Action

In this episode, we review the 2026 American slasher miniseries developed by Brad Caleb Kane that is based on the Friday the 13th film franchise. Starring Linda Cardellini, Callum Vinson, William Catlett, and Devin Kessler titled Crystal Lake which serves as the prequel to the 1980 film. We discuss whether this series adds more depth to an already famous franchise, and we debate whether we want to see more classic horror franchises go this route with prequels.

In this episode, we review the 2026 American slasher miniseries developed by Brad Caleb Kane that is based on the Friday the 13th film franchise. Starring Linda Cardellini, Callum Vinson, William Catlett, and Devin Kessler titled Crystal Lake which serves as the prequel to the 1980 film. We discuss whether this series adds more depth to an already famous franchise, and we debate whether we want to see more classic horror franchises go this route with prequels.

Crystal Lake

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