In this episode, the crew discusses their favorite films based on true stories. We explore which films genuinely qualify as “real” based on how accurately they portray their subjects, and we debate whether “based on a true story” films still hold the same cultural value as we move into 2026.



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In this episode, the crew discusses their favorite films based on true stories. We explore which films genuinely qualify as “real” based on how accurately they portray their subjects, and we debate whether “based on a true story” films still hold the same cultural value as we move into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Our Favorite 'Based on a True Story' Films Discussion

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In this episode, we review the fifth and final season of the Netflix original hit TV series Stranger Things, starring Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour. We discuss whether the season’s release strategy worked or became frustrating, and we debate whether this final season lived up to the hype of the entire series.

In this episode, we review the fifth and final season of the Netflix original hit TV series Stranger Things, starring Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour. We discuss whether the season&rsquo;s release strategy worked or became frustrating, and we debate whether this final season lived up to the hype of the entire series.

Stranger Things Season 5 (Part 2 & 3)

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In this episode, we review the first season of the Apple TV+ original series Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn. We discuss whether Seehorn is a star who can carry a show, and we debate whether the creators of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have another hit on their hands.

In this episode, we review the first season of the Apple TV+ original series Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn. We discuss whether Seehorn is a star who can carry a show, and we debate whether the creators of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have another hit on their hands.

Pluribus Season 1

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In this episode, we release our Patreon exclusive review of the classic film starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Jack Nicholson titled “The Departed”. We discuss how great the directing was by Martin Scorsese, we debate if Leo or Matt Damon had a better performance in this film, and one of us explains why the ending was underwhelming.



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In this episode, we release our Patreon exclusive review of the classic film starring Leonardo DiCaprio &amp; Jack Nicholson titled “The Departed”. We discuss how great the directing was by Martin Scorsese, we debate if Leo or Matt Damon had a better performance in this film, and one of us explains why the ending was underwhelming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Departed [Patreon Unlocked]

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