Double Feature: Versus

God creates man. Man creates man. Tragedy ensues.

On this one, we’re comparing two different adaptations of “The Modern Prometheus”. We have Kenneth Branagh’s 1994 film starring Branagh and Robert De Niro vs. Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 film starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.

Who wins? Let’s find out.

Aftershow:

– Brad gives a quick spoiler-free review of the new seasons of “Primal” and “Fallout”
– Blak gives a spoiler-free review of the 2025 film “Resurrection” (review now up on 8bitwaffles.com)

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One actor. One setting. Complex emotional acting.

On this one, we have Rodrigo Cortés’ 2010 film “Buried” vs. Steven Knight’s 2013 film “Locke”.

Who wins? Let’s find out.

Aftershow:
– AMC’s new popcorn pass
– Netflix’s proposed 17 day window for Warner Bros’ theatrical windows
– Blak discusses his newfound love for the British series “Inside No. 9”

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It’s that time again.

The boys discuss their top 5 films of 2025 with special mentions thrown in!

Take a listen and find out what made the list.

No aftershow.

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Two dystopian tales. Two unlikely heroes. Two wacky sci-fi tales.

On this one, we have Terry Gilliam’s classic 1995 sci-fi thriller “12 Monkeys” vs. Bong Joon-Ho’s 2025 sci-fi comedy “Mickey 17”.

Which film wins out? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives his spoiler-free review of “Roofman”
– Blak gives his take of witnessing the theatrical presentation of his favorite film: “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair”

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Two shocking documentaries. One phenomenon forever etched into internet culture.

On this one, we Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman’s landmark 2010 film “Catfish” vs. Skye Borgman’s 2025 film “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.

Which film wins out? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives his spoiler-free review of “The Perfect Neighbor” and “The Running Man”
– Blak gives his spoiler-free review of “Materialists”, “Weapons” and “Mickey 17”

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Two political thrillers. Non-linear perspectives. Tension you can cut with a knife.

On this one, we Pete Travis’ 2008 Rashomon-like thriller “Vantage Point” vs. Kathryn Bigelow’s 2025 paranoia thriller “A House of Dynamite”.

Which film wins out? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad discusses season 1 of “The Chair Company”
– Blak discusses the film “Friendship” (spoilers) and “Sorry, Baby” (spoiler free)

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Two iconic comedians. Two infamous, horrid box office flops.

On this one, we have Paul Weiland’s 1987 “Leonard Part 6” starring Bill Cosby vs. Ron Underwood’s 2002 “The Adventures of Pluto Nash” starring Eddie Murphy.

Which film wins out? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives an update on what he’s been watching lately
– Blak gives a spoiler-free review of “The Perfect Neighbor”

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Two toxic couples. Two sets of powerful performances. Two classic films.

On this one, we have Mike Nichols’ 1966 classic directorial debut “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” vs. John Cassavetes 1974 powerhouse “A Woman Under the Influence”.

Which film wins out? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives a spoiler free review of the series “Silo”
– Brad gives a spoiler free review of the season finale of “Peacemaker”
– Brad gives a spoiler free review of the film “Good Fortune”

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The upper class. The lower class. Scheming. Jealousy. Murder.

On this one, two classic thrillers revolving about social inequality. We have Claude Chabrol’s 1995 influential thriller “La Cérémonie” vs. Bong Joon Ho’s 2019 record-breaking phenomenon “Parasite”.

Which film wins out? Let’s find out!

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When discussing South Korean thrillers, there are some that are acclaimed as some of the region’s very best.

On this one, we have Na Hong-Jin’s 2008 “The Chaser” vs. Lee Jeong-beom’s 2010 “The Man From Nowhere”.

Which film wins out? Let’s find out!

Aftershow:
– Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Sovereign” and “Peacemaker” season 2 (so far)
– Ads in AMC theatre showings
– Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein

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