In this episode, we review the 2025 American period drama film Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Kwedar. The film is based on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson and stars Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy. We discuss whether this story showcases one of Joel Edgerton’s best performances, and we debate whether the film lives up to its nomination for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.