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We are Taha and Anainah. Last year we decided we wanted more diverse perspectives on films and wished there was a slightly thoughtful but mostly casual podcast we could listen to. And thus this podcast was born.
We hope you enjoy our take on new films, both indie and blockbuster. We talk about everything from writing, acting, directing to deeper themes and how they connect to the outside world.
So take a seat and enjoy!
142 - Forgotten Island (Full of Culture and Heart)
This week we are discussing Dreamwork's new film, Forgotten Island (2026), written and directed by Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford. It follows Jo (H.E.R) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) as they navigate through the island of Nikali and their friendship. We discuss how the films integrates it Fillipino culture throughout the narrative, characters, music, and animation as well as the flaws in its pacing.
🎬 Watch the trailer: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oB9AxspVow) Forgotten Island | Official Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7mFVeWnVLw)
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14 Oct 2026
141 - The Love Hypothesis & The Social Reckoning (Let down by the write and director)
In this episode, we go over the new Rom-Com based on the novel by Ali Hazelwood, The Love Hypothesis (2026), directed by Claire Scanlon. As well as, the new follow-up to The Social Network (2010), written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, The Social Reckoning (2026). We discuss how both films have strong performances that help the film's otherwise mediocre writing and direction.
🎬 Watch the trailer:
The Love Hypothesis | Official Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwdamnfS6IM)
The Social Reckoning | Official Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfHEZw7Xw_c)
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7 Oct 2026
140 - Digger (Can films dig us out of this mess?)
This week we review Digger, the new film by Alejandro González Iñárritu starring Tom Cruise as Digger. We talk about how this might be Cruise's most unique performance and how the big twist of the film. Discussing if films and satire are enough to get us out of the mess we are in and what this film falls in that discourse.
🎬 Watch the trailer: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oB9AxspVow) Digger | Official Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nxLG_PFlFo&pp=ygUOZGlnZ2VyIHRyYWlsZXI%3D)
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