Category: Podcast

Today, we’re looking at two recent horror films concerning the never-ending, empty atmosphere of liminal spaces.

On this one, we have Genki Kawamura’s 2026 psychological horror film “Exit 8” vs. Kane Parsons’ 2026 creepy horror film “Backrooms”

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives a spoiler-free take on the new season of “Rick & Morty” and “King of the Hill”
– Blak talks about attending Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 (reviews coming to 8bitwaffles.com soon)

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Today, we’re doing a special one. We’re looking at two great pieces of black satire.

On this one, we have Robert Townsend’s influential 1987 classic “Hollywood Shuffle” vs. Tim Story’s gut-busting, hilarious 2022 film “The Blackening”.

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Blak gives his take on the documentary “Dear Kelly” (slight spoilers)
– Excitement for The Odyssey

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Today, we’re doing Brad’s favorite genre (kidding) – romantic dramas. Specifically, romantic dramas concerning love triangles.

On this one, we have Celine Song’s 2025 “Materialists” vs. Rachael Abigail Holder’s 2025 “Love, Brooklyn”

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives a spoiler-free review of the new season of “Silo” and the Channel 5 film “Dear Kelly”.
– Blak discusses director cuts and finally watching the director’s cut of “Kingdom of Heaven”

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One location. Actors delivering terrific performances.

Once again, we are reviewing chamber films that take place in one location. On this one, we have Roman Polanski’s 2011 film “Carnage” vs. Babak Anvari’s 2025 film “Hallow Road”.

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives a spoiler-free review of Supergirl.
– Brad gives a spoiler-free review of the finale of the anime “Dr. Stone”
– Anticipation for the final season of “The Bear” and the special episode “Gary”

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The Sandman. An undisputed champion of classic comedic roles.

On this one, we are comparing two recent comedies of his, courtesy of Netflix. We have Steve Brill’s 2017 “Sandy Wexler” vs. Robert Smigel’s 2018 “The Week Of” co-starring the equally great Chris Rock.

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad speaks about “The Amazing Digital Circus” coming to theatres.
– The new pipeline of YouTube to Hollywood
– Discussion of “Toy Story 5” and how many sequels is enough

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One of the best realist, shaky-cam action directors in the game. Paul Greengrass.

On this one, we have his 2013 classic “Captain Phillips” starring Tom Hanks vs. his recent 2025 film “The Lost Bus” starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera.

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives a spoiler free review of the animated Netflix film “Swapped”
– Blak discusses attending this year’s Tribeca Film Festival (posting reviews at elementsofmadness.com)
– Martin Scorsese’s disappointing sponsorship of an A.I. company

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James L Brooks – a name synonymous with classic comedies and legendary TV shows.

On this one, we compare the past and present. We have the classic 1997’ film “As Good As It Gets” starring Jack Nicholson vs. the recent polarizing 2025 film “Ella McCay” starring Emma Mackey.

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “The Mandolorian and Grogu”
– Blak gives a spoiler-free review of the recent short film “Gary”, a film from the universe of the series “The Bear”

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Growing up. In Brooklyn. In Chicago. In Life.

On this one, we have two beautiful black coming of age films – we have Spike Lee’s 1994 “Crooklyn” vs. Minhal Baig’s 2023 “We Grown Now”.

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad discusses watching the new season of “Taskmaster”
– Blak discusses watching the 2016 British TV Series “National Treasure”
– Blak discusses the Batman story arc “War Games” and the graphic novel “Identity Crisis”

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One woman. One fight for survival against an unhinged, dangerous foe.

On this one, we have Adam Schindler and Brian Netto’s 2024 “Don’t Move” vs. Brian Kirk’s 2025 “Dead of Winter”.

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Blak discusses reading the Batman comic run “Bruce Wayne: Murderer/Fugitive”
– Upcoming films we are anticipating

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An incompetent guardian angel. A beloved actor searching high and low for who is blackmailing him. Two comedies starring…Keanu Reeves?!

On this one, we have Aziz Asnari’s 2025 “Good Fortune” vs. Jonah Hill’s 2026 “Outcome”.

Who wins? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives a spoiler free review of “Invincible” Season 4 and the series “Documentary Now”
– Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “I Swear” (review coming to 8 Bit Waffles soon)

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