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We're back with a full review of Marty Supreme, one of the most talked-about Oscar-nominated films of the year — and honestly, one we'd been looking forward to digging into since the nominations dropped. We break down everything: Timothée Chalamet's career-redefining performance, the Safdie Brothers' meticulous directorial vision, the stunning period authenticity of the set design, and what makes this film feel like something genuinely different in the current landscape of hustle-driven storytelling.

The conversation covers the real-life influences behind the film, the themes of ambition and dreaming big that run through every scene, and what makes Josh Safdie's solo direction so compelling: a meticulous, choreographed visual style that gives Marty Supreme its distinct energy. We also get into the supporting cast, some surprising cameos, and what A24's continued awards success means for the kinds of films that are getting made and celebrated right now.

We don't agree on everything — the ending sparked some debate — but both of us came away feeling like this was one of the stronger entries in this year's Oscar class. If you haven't seen Marty Supreme yet, this episode will give you plenty of reasons to change that. And if you have, we think you'll find a lot to agree with — and maybe a few things to push back on.

We also spend some time in the back half of the episode talking about the broader state of cinema: what AI means for the future of filmmaking, how marketing shapes public perception of prestige films, and why we still believe a great year at the movies is worth celebrating. All 10 Best Picture nominees this year are worth your time, and Marty Supreme is near the top of that list.

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We're reviewing Hamnet, the 2025 historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The film is based on Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel and tells the story of William Shakespeare's family — specifically his wife Agnes and their 11-year-old son Hamnet, whose death from plague in 1596 is widely believed to have inspired the creation of Hamlet.

It's a film about grief, marriage, and what it costs to make art while the people around you are suffering. Buckley won the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance here, and it's the kind of role that stays with you long after the credits roll.

We break down everything — the performances, Chloé Zhao's direction, the emotional gut-punch of the third act, and whether the film lives up to the enormous awards season buzz it generated. Does Hamnet earn its reputation as one of the best films of 2025? We get into it.

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We sit down to review The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto), the Brazilian political thriller that earned an Oscar nomination for Best Picture and had Wagner Moura — best known for playing Pablo Escobar in Narcos — winning awards on the international circuit for his performance.

Set in 1977 in Recife, Brazil, the film follows a tech expert with a shadowy past who returns to his hometown hoping to find refuge, only to discover the corruption there runs too deep to hide from. It's a slow-burn, character-driven thriller that draws comparisons to films like The Conversation, and it clocks in at a hefty two hours and 41 minutes — so is it worth your time?

We break down the plot, the performances, the stunning period filmmaking, and what makes this one so hard to pin down. We also dig into the ambiguity baked into the story — the loose ends, the unanswered questions, and whether a second viewing might be necessary to fully appreciate what director Kleber Mendonça Filho is doing. Plus, Mike has some strong opinions about whether a foreign film should have been in the Best Picture race at all.

It's currently streaming on Hulu, so if you've got a free night and nothing to watch, this one might be exactly what you're looking for.

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