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PODCAST

Cinema Royale

The official podcast of film critic Travis Hopson of the Punch Drunk Critics, delivering movie reviews and special guests!

tv & film

All Episodes

5:29

RENTAL FAMILY Review: Brendan Fraser Is A Loved One...

Cinema Royale ·

2025/11/19

Travis Hopson reviews Brendan Fraser in RENTAL FAMILY, opening in theaters on November 21st!SYNOPSIS: Set against modern-day Tokyo, “Rental Family follows an American actor (Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his

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4:15

WICKED: FOR GOOD Doesn't Soar Quite As High

Cinema Royale ·

2025/11/19

Travis Hopson reviews Jon M. Chu's WICKED: FOR GOOD led by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande!WICKED: FOR GOOD opens Nov. 21st.SYNOPSIS: Five years after the events of “Wicked,” Elphaba Thropp is now a fugitive, branded the Wicked Witch of the West, who continues her fight for Animal rights and other causes. Glinda Upland, meanwhile, has become a spokeswoman known as Glinda the Good, under the watch of the Wizard and Madam Morrible. As the two deal with consequences of their choices, their relationship

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9:34

James Badge Dale, Ben Foster, and Michael Mando Talk...

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2025/11/17

Travis Hopson talks with KING IVORY stars James Badge Dale, Ben Foster, and Michael Mando about John Swab's Tulsa drug war thriller, opening in theaters on November 14th!All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdcmoviesYou can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale

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4:16

PREDATOR: BADLANDS Director Wants Another ALIEN...

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2025/11/09

PREDATOR: BADLANDS director Dan Trachtenberg talks about his third PREDATOR movie in three years, changing the franchise formula, and more crossovers with ALIEN!PREDATOR: BADLANDS is in theaters now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdcmoviesYou can also subscribe to

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3:52

PREDATOR: BADLANDS Stars Talk Cool Weapons, ALIEN...

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2025/11/09

Travis Hopson talks with PREDATOR: BADLANDS stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi about the coolest Yautja weapons, the film's connection to ALIEN, and which props they might've held on to!PREDATOR: BADLANDS is in theaters now!All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook:

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20:42

Does PREDATOR: BADLANDS Live Up To The Hype?

Cinema Royale ·

2025/11/06

Die-hard PREDATOR fans Travis Hopson and Joblo.com's Chris Bumbray talk about the franchise's return to the big screen with PREDATOR: BADLANDS! Does it live up to the hype? SYNOPSIS: Set in the future on a deadly remote planet, “Badlands” follows a young Predator outcast (played by newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Elle Fanning) as he embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.All of this and more can be found at

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5:02

Colin Farrell Doubles Down In Lurid BALLAD OF A SMALL...

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2025/11/01

Travis Hopson reviews Edward Berger's lurid BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER starring Colin Farrell, Tilda Swinton, and Fala Chen. Streaming now on Netflix.SYNOPSIS: “Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell) is laying low in Macau – spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily and gambling what little money he has left. Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a casino employee with secrets of her own. However, in hot pursuit

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5:01

Tessa Thompson and Nina Hoss Burn Hot In HEDDA

Cinema Royale ·

2025/11/01

Travis Hopson reviews Nia DaCosta's HEDDA starring Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, Tom Bateman, and Imogen Poots! Streaming now on Prime Video.SYNOPSIS: From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. HEDDA (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Over the course of one charged night, long-repressed desires and hidden tensions erupt—pulling her and everyone around

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3:53

Tom Bateman and Nina Hoss Talk HEDDA, Sexual...

Cinema Royale ·

2025/10/31

Travis Hopson talks with HEDDA stars Tom Bateman and Nina Hoss about Nia DaCosta's fiery, complex adaptation starring Tessa Thompson!HEDDA is streaming now on Prime Video.SYNOPSIS: From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. HEDDA (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Over the course of one charged night, long-repressed desires and hidden tensions

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4:37

Tessa Thompson and Nia DaCosta Talk HEDDA, Exploring...

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2025/10/31

Travis Hopson talks with Tessa Thompson and HEDDA director Nia DaCosta about their reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, streaming now on Prime Video!All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!SYNOPSIS: From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. HEDDA (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Over the course of one charged night,

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4:34

BUGONIA Review: Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone...

Cinema Royale ·

2025/10/28

Travis Hopson reviews Yorgos Lanthimos' BUGONIA starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons!SYNOPSIS: Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.BUGONIA is in select theaters now, opens nationwide on October 31st. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter:

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5:12

Justin Lin And The Continued Fascination With John...

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2025/10/24

Travis Hopson is joined by director Justin Lin to talk about his latest film, the John Allen Chau drama LAST DAYS, about the doomed Christian missionary who was killed attempting to convert an isolated but dangerous tribe.LAST DAYS is open in theaters now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook:

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3:52

Tonatiuh and Bill Condon Talk KISS OF THE SPIDER...

Cinema Royale ·

2025/10/12

Travis Hopson talks with KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN director Bill Condon and breakout star Tomatiuh about the film's messaging on queer identity, the importance of releasing it now, and of course, Jennifer Lopez's showstopping performance. KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is in theaters now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch

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5:37

Colin Hanks And John Candy's Children Talk New Prime...

Cinema Royale ·

2025/10/12

Travis Hopson speaks with JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME director Colin Hanks and John Candy's children Chris and Jennifer about the documentary streaming now on Prime Video!All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdcmoviesYou can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale

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4:56

BONE LAKE Review: Couples Retreat Becomes A...

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2025/10/04

Travis Hopson reviews erotic horror BONE LAKE starring Maddie Hasson, Margo Pigossi, Alex Roe, and Andra Nechita!A couple’s romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is upended when they are forced to share the mansion with a mysterious and attractive couple. In this darkly hilarious and seductive horror story, a dream getaway spirals into a nightmarish maze of sex, lies, and manipulation, bringing terrifying secrets to light and triggering a bloody battle for survival.BONE LAKE is in theaters

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4:38

Dwayne Johnson Owns The Octagon In THE SMASHING MACHINE

Cinema Royale ·

2025/10/04

Travis Hopson reviews Benny Safdie's THE SMASHING MACHINE starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdcmoviesYou can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#thesmashingmachine #DwayneJohnson

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8:42

Mark Kerr Reflects On THE SMASHING MACHINE And...

Cinema Royale ·

2025/10/03

Travis Hopson chats with UFC great Mark Kerr about the biopic of his life and career, THE SMASHING MACHINE, starring Dwayne Johnson!THE SMASHING MACHINE is open in theaters now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdcmoviesYou can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema

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4:41

Keegan-Michael Key and Nat Wolff Talk Action-Comedy...

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2025/10/03

Travis Hopson talks with Keegan-Michael Key and Nat Wolff about starring with Mark Wahlberg in the Shane Black action-comedy PLAY DIRTY!An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action-packed thriller from director Shane Black. Parker (Mark Wahlberg), along with Grofield (LaKeith Stanfield), Zen (Rosa Salazar), and a skilled crew, stumble onto a score that pits them against the New York mob in this gritty, clever caper.PLAY DIRTY is streaming now on Prime Video.All of

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6:55

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Review: Leonardo DiCaprio...

Cinema Royale ·

2025/09/25

Travis Hopson reviews Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, and Benicio Del Toro!“When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own’s daughter.”ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is in theaters now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk

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7:13

HIM Review: Marlon Wayans Teaches Brutal Lesson On...

Cinema Royale ·

2025/09/21

Travis Hopson reviews football horror HIM starring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, and Julia Fox! Directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele.HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers (Atlanta, I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma. Just

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