In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the classic 1976 Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver, starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, and Albert Brooks. We discuss whether the film still holds up as one of the best psychological dramas of the last 50 years, and we debate whether Robert De Niro should have won the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the classic 1976 Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver, starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, and Albert Brooks. We discuss whether the film still holds up as one of the best psychological dramas of the last 50 years, and we debate whether Robert De Niro should have won the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance.

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Taxi Driver (feat. Nick)

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In this episode, we review the 2025 historical tragedy film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O’Farrell. The film is based on O’Farrell’s 2020 novel and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Emily Watson. We discuss whether this origin story for one of William Shakespeare’s famous plays was entertaining. We also debate whether the film should be nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards.

In this episode, we review the 2025 historical tragedy film Hamnet, directed by Chlo&eacute; Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O&rsquo;Farrell. The film is based on O&rsquo;Farrell&rsquo;s 2020 novel and stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Emily Watson. We discuss whether this origin story for one of William Shakespeare&rsquo;s famous plays was entertaining. We also debate whether the film should be nominated for Best Picture at this year&rsquo;s Academy Awards.

Hamnet

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In this episode, we review the 2025 Norwegian drama film Sentimental Value, starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. We discuss whether the film lives up to the numerous accolades it has received, including eight Academy Award nominations. We also debate whether the film is rightfully in the Best Picture race at the Oscars.

In this episode, we review the 2025 Norwegian drama film Sentimental Value, starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsg&aring;rd, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. We discuss whether the film lives up to the numerous accolades it has received, including eight Academy Award nominations. We also debate whether the film is rightfully in the Best Picture race at the Oscars.

Sentimental Value

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In this episode, we review the first batch of episodes from the second season of the hit HBO Max original series The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle. We discuss how the new season begins over the July 4th weekend and how that setting plays a role in the new patients we see. We also debate whether we like some of the new cast members on the hospital team and how their roles may develop over the rest of the season.

In this episode, we review the first batch of episodes from the second season of the hit HBO Max original series The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle. We discuss how the new season begins over the July 4th weekend and how that setting plays a role in the new patients we see. We also debate whether we like some of the new cast members on the hospital team and how their roles may develop over the rest of the season.

The Pitt, Part 1 (Episodes 1-5) 

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