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00:57:25

Take 186: Weapons, 40 Acres, Jurassic Park: Rebirth,...

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2025/08/13

🎬 Mostly Film This week on Mostly Film, we’re diving headfirst into another round of LIST IT or NIX IT, where the trailers are wild, the opinions are strong, and the titles alone deserve awards. From the toe-tappingly strange If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You to the chilling Cold Storage and the mysterious Bad Man, we decide what’s worth adding to the Letterboxd watchlist — and what’s going straight to the cinematic recycle bin.Then, in What We’ve Been Watching, Jonathan wrangles dinosaurs in Jurassic

00:52:11

Take 185: Shutter Island & Interview With the...

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2025/08/07

🎬 Cruise vs. DiCaprio: Interview with the Vampire & Shutter IslandThis week on Mostly Film, we’re sinking our teeth into two unforgettable performances — Tom Cruise’s bloodthirsty Lestat in Interview with the Vampire and Leonardo DiCaprio’s mind-bending Teddy Daniels in Shutter Island. It's a showdown of two Hollywood heavyweights stepping far outside their comfort zones — with fangs, flashbacks, and full-on psychological meltdowns.We dive into the behind-the-scenes casting drama, including

00:54:38

Take 184: Life of Chuck, The Long Goodbye, & Banger...

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2025/08/06

🎙️ Mostly Film:This week on Mostly Film, we’re back with a full slate of movie talk — from upcoming trailers to billion-dollar blockbusters to what we’ve actually been watching (yes, Countdown keeps coming up).📝 LIST IT or NIX ITWe’re judging movie trailers like our watchlist depends on it. Should we List or Nix these upcoming releases? We’re talking Ella McCay, Zootopia 2, Blue Moon, GOAT, and more. Spoiler: not everything makes the cut.🎬 What We’ve Been WatchingAll eyes (and hearts) are on The

00:37:12

Take 183: Romeo & Juliet & Top Gun. Cruise Vs....

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2025/08/02

🎙️ Mostly Film Presents: Cruise vs DiCaprio — Top Gun & Romeo + JulietThis week on Mostly Film, we’re putting two iconic movie star performances head-to-head: Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986) and Leonardo DiCaprio in Romeo + Juliet (1996). From casting surprises to pop culture impact, we’re breaking down what made each role a defining moment for its star.✈️ Cruise Takes FlightWe dive into how Top Gun launched Tom Cruise into superstardom — despite him not being the studio’s first pick. From puking

00:43:03

Take 182: Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore...

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2025/07/30

🎬 Mostly Film:This week on Mostly Film, we're diving headfirst into what's new, what's coming, and what's just plain wild in the world of movies and TV.🎞️ LIST IT or NIX ITWe go rapid-fire through the latest movie trailers — and make the call: is it going on the Letterboxd watchlist or getting nixed? From Avatar: Fire and Ash to Spinal Tap 2, and even Five Nights at Freddy's 2, we’re not holding back.👀 What We’ve Been WatchingJonathan checks in on Fantastic Four and the Dexter: Resurrection

00:59:06

Take 181: Inception & Eyes Wide Shut. Cruise Vs....

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2025/07/26

🎥 Mostly Film Presents: Cruise vs. DiCaprio — Eyes Wide Shut & InceptionTwo iconic stars. Two mind-bending directors. One podcast showdown.This week, we're diving deep into Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and Inception (2010), unpacking the surprising casting choices, behind-the-scenes stories, and the career-defining performances of Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.✨ Did you know Cruise shot for over 400 days under Stanley Kubrick’s meticulous eye — including 90 takes of walking through a doorway? Or

00:49:32

Take 180: Eddington, Smurfs, Sovereign, & Merger Mania.

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2025/07/22

🎬 Mostly Film: Smurfs, Sequels & Street-Level SpideyThis week on Mostly Film, we're breaking down the newest movie trailers, the latest streaming obsessions, and all the industry news shaking up Hollywood.🎞️ LIST IT or NIX ITWe kick things off with rapid reactions to the week’s hottest trailers. Should they make the Letterboxd watchlist—or get the axe?KeeperMortal Kombat 2HoppersAfter the HuntOur verdicts are swift, occasionally savage, and (mostly) fair.📺 What We’ve Been WatchingJonathan

00:37:37

Take 179: Gangs of New York & Minority Report. Cruise...

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2025/07/19

🎙️ Mostly Film Presents: Cruise Vs DiCaprio — Predicting Crime & Picking FightsWhat happens when two of Hollywood’s biggest stars go gritty, futuristic, and full-on revenge mode? This week on Mostly Film, we’re diving deep into two 2002 heavyweights: Tom Cruise in Minority Report and Leonardo DiCaprio in Gangs of New York.🔍 Tom Cruise & Minority ReportBefore touchscreens were cool and privacy felt optional, Cruise teamed up with Steven Spielberg for a bleak vision of 2054 where crimes are

00:38:28

Take 178: Superman, Dexter: Resurrection, & the...

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2025/07/16

Mostly FilmWe’re back this week with a quick dip into capes, comebacks, and comedy as Mostly Film returns with another round of hot takes and popcorn-powered opinions.🎞 LIST IT or NIX ITOnly one trailer this week, but it’s a big one: Red Sonja (2025). Is it a sword-swinging comeback worth watching, or are we leaving it in the fantasy dust? We make the call.🍿 What We’ve Been WatchingJonathan and JP both have thoughts on Superman (2025) and how James Gunn is kicking off a new DC era. Meanwhile, JP

00:36:55

Take 177: War of the Worlds & Blood Diamond. Cruise...

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2025/07/13

🎙️ Mostly Film: Cruise Vs DiCaprio – Aliens, Diamonds & Dad ProblemsThis week, Mostly Film continues its cinematic showdown series with a face-off between two heavy-hitters: Tom Cruise running from aliens in War of the Worlds, and Leonardo DiCaprio smuggling conscience and conflict diamonds in Blood Diamond.First up: Cruise ditches the hero cape to play a regular, kinda-bad dad just trying to survive the apocalypse (and raise his kids) in Spielberg’s darker, grittier take on alien invasion

01:30:05

Take 176: 28 Years Later, Eden, Elio, Heads of State,...

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2025/07/09

🎬 Mostly FilmThis week on Mostly Film, we’re diving headfirst into a jam-packed episode full of fresh trailers, throwback comedies, and some questionable cinematic choices—because who didn’t ask for The Cat in the Hat to make a comeback?Here’s what’s rolling:🎞 LIST IT or NIX ITWe’re judging trailers like it’s festival season—does it go on the Letterboxd watchlist, or do we banish it to the cinematic void?This week’s lineup includes:The Running ManThe Cat in the Hat (still yes, really)She Rides

00:35:15

Take 175: The Firm, The Great Gatsby. Cruise Vs....

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2025/06/12

🎙️ Cruise Vs. DiCaprioThis week on Cruise Vs. DiCaprio, we’re diving into two powerhouse performances that redefined their stars in completely different ways: Tom Cruise in The Firm (1993) and Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby (2013).📚 Tom Cruise in The FirmBefore Ethan Hunt ran across rooftops, Cruise sprinted barefoot through Memphis as Mitch McDeere — a young lawyer caught between a corrupt firm and the FBI. We break down:Why John Grisham didn’t want Cruise at firstHow Cruise’s star power

00:57:23

Take 174: Predator: Killer of Killers, The Surfer,...

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2025/06/11

🎙️ Mostly Film – New Trailers, Killer Surfers, and Star Wars SurprisesIn this episode of Mostly Film, we're back with a packed lineup of hot takes, streaming recaps, and industry news fresh off the wire. Here's what's on the reel:🎞️ LIST IT or NIX IT We break down the latest batch of trailers and decide what’s hitting our Letterboxd watchlists — and what’s getting the hard pass. This week’s trailer gauntlet includes:The PickupThe Lost BusAnimal FarmThe Man in My BasementWicked for GoodKiss of the

00:46:04

Take 173: The Last Samurai, The Man in the Iron Mask....

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2025/06/08

🎙️ Cruise vs. DiCaprioThis week, we’re taking a cinematic deep dive into two stars going big with historical drama, emotional grit, and dual swords (and roles).🗡️ Tom Cruise in The Last SamuraiWe break down Cruise’s transformation into Nathan Algren — a haunted American soldier drawn into the soul of samurai culture. From nearly a year of Kendo and Japanese language training to producing the film himself, Cruise approached this role with unmatched intensity. We talk:Why this film marked a mature

01:15:54

Take 172: Friendship, This Is Spinal Tap, The Full...

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2025/06/04

In this week’s episode, we’re firing on all cylinders — from fresh trailers to comedy rewatches to the latest movie news making waves.🎬 LIST IT or NIX IT We take a first look at six hot-off-the-press trailers and decide: are we adding them to our Letterboxd watchlist or nixing them from existence?You’ll hear our snap takes on:Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro's bold vision)Wake Up Dead Man (hello again, Benoit Blanc)The Black Phone 2 (do we really need more ring-ring terror?)The Home (thriller or

00:41:28

Take 171: The Basketball Diaries & All the Right...

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2025/05/31

🎙️ Cruise vs. DiCaprioIn this episode of Mostly Film, we head back to where it all really started for two of Hollywood’s biggest stars — Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio — in a gritty face-off between All the Right Moves (1983) and The Basketball Diaries (1995).🏈 Cruise in Steel Town, USA:We break down Tom Cruise’s early-career standout as Stefan Djordjevic, a high school football player trying to escape a dead-end town. From real football training to shaping his character’s emotional depth,

01:24:20

Take 170: Lilo & Stitch, Fountain of Youth, The...

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2025/05/28

🎙️ Mostly Film: What’s New, What We Watched & Summer of ComedyYour weekly watchlist just got a lot weirder (and funnier).In this episode of Mostly Film, we kick things off with LIST IT or NIX IT, where we give our instant takes on the latest trailers and decide whether they deserve a spot on our Letterboxd watchlists—or straight to the bin.🍿 Then, we break down what we’ve been watching—from early reactions to the upcoming Lilo & Stitch (2025) to the mysterious fantasy vibes of The Legend

00:45:47

Take 169: A Few Good Men & Titanic. Cruise Vs....

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2025/05/23

🎙️ Cruise vs. DiCaprio: A Few Good Men & TitanicTwo stars. Two iconic roles. One epic showdown.In this episode of Mostly Film, we dive into the dramatic depths and behind-the-scenes brilliance of Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men and Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic — two career-defining roles that helped shape the legacies of two of Hollywood’s biggest stars.👨‍⚖️ Cruise in CourtWe explore how Tom Cruise became the face of Lt. Daniel Kaffee — a cocky Navy lawyer turned righteous courtroom warrior. From

01:13:55

Take 168: The Shrouds, Final Destination Bloodlines,...

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2025/05/20

🎬 Mostly Film — In this episode of Mostly Film, we're back with a packed lineup of takes, trailers, and twisted movie news.🍿 LIST IT or NIX IT (2:30)We dive into the freshest movie trailers and ask the only question that matters: Does it make the Letterboxd watchlist… or get the axe?This week’s titles:Nobody 2AmericanaOh What FunBallerinaThe Long WalkHoney Don’tAlphaExpect strong opinions, quick judgments, and one or two hot takes you’ll probably argue with in your group chat.🎥 What We’ve Been

00:56:03

Take 167: Rain Man & What’s Eating Gilbert Grape....

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2025/05/12

🎙️ Cruise vs. DiCaprio — Rain Man & What’s Eating Gilbert GrapeThis week, we're diving into two powerhouse early performances that helped shape the careers of two of Hollywood’s biggest stars. It’s Tom Cruise in Rain Man vs. Leonardo DiCaprio in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape — a face-off between emotional arcs, sibling bonds, and breakthrough roles.We unpack how Cruise turned in one of his most underrated performances as Charlie Babbitt, the selfish younger brother who learns empathy during a

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