Raiders Of The Lost Podcast

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MOVIE NEWS: Skydance Conquers Hollywood, Digger's...

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2026/10/05

Hollywood just got a MASSIVE shakeup. Paramount and Warner Bros. are officially becomingSkydance, creating a new entertainment giant under David Ellison that brings WB, Paramount, HBO, DC, CBS,Harry Potter,Game of Thrones,Mission: Impossible,Top Gunand more under one roof.At the box office,Veritytakes the top spot whileResident Evilcrosses $200 million worldwide,Diggerstruggles with an $8 million weekend and seemingly decides to embrace the hate in its new marketing campaign. We also get into the

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75:36

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind

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2026/10/01

Would you erase the memory of someone to spare yourself pain? In this episode, we dive deep into Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman’s unforgettable exploration of love, memory, heartbreak, and the strange ways we try to escape our own past. Together we break down the groundbreaking story, unpacking its nonlinear structure and the emotional journey of Joel and Clementine, while also going behind the scenes to explore how the film was brought to life. From its

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85:29

Robert Pattinson Goes Full Madman in 'Primetime' and...

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2026/09/29

Two wildly different movies, two huge performances, and a lot to talk about this week. We’re diving intoPrimetime, with Robert Pattinson delivering a completely unhinged transformation into Chris Hansen, andHeart of the Beast, David Ayer’s brutal and emotional survival thriller starring Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd named Odin. From media obsession and fame to loyalty, trauma and survival, these movies could not be more different, but both give us plenty to unpack.Primetimetakes the rise ofTo

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45:02

MOVIE NEWS: Primetime, Werwulf, Digger, Avengers...

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2026/09/28

Avengers is back on top of the box office as the Endgame re-release beats out Primetime and Heart Of The Beast. New trailers for Werwulf and Day Drinker stun, Digger prepares its global release, plus Gremlins 3, Ray Gunn, Godzilla Minus Zero, Clayface, Madden, The Last Of Us, Nathan Fielder, Family Guy, Mary Poppins and so much more!Table Of Contents: 2:03 (Box Office)6:04 (Digger)7:21 (Werewolf)11:03 (Gremlins 3)13:05 (Skywalker)14:24 (Johnny Depp)16:02 (NY Times TV Shows)17:56

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89:28

A24 Just Beat Two Hollywood Giants

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2026/09/24

A24 just crashed the summer box office party and outperformed some of Hollywood’s biggest studios in the process. In this episode, we break down how the indie powerhouse went from cult favorites and arthouse hits to competing directly with Warner Bros., Paramount, Disney, Universal, and Amazon MGM. WithBackroomsexploding past $400 million worldwide, A24 suddenly looks a lot less like the scrappy outsider and a lot more like a serious Hollywood threat.We’re breaking down the biggest hits, the most

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71:33

RESIDENT EVIL: Zach Cregger Understood the Assignment

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2026/09/22

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is finally here, and it may be one of the greatest video game adaptations ever made. In this episode, we break down Cregger’s wild, hilarious, disgusting, and relentlessly entertaining trip through Raccoon City, Austin Abrams’ brilliant performance as Bryan, and why this completely original story manages to capture the DNA of Resident Evil better than almost any adaptation before it.We dive deep into the incredible filmmaking, from Dariusz Wolski’s cinematography and

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33:34

MOVIE NEWS: Resident Evil Kills, World War Z Sequel,...

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2026/09/21

This week we break downResident Evil’smassive $60 million domestic opening and the latest box office numbers before diving into the surprise announcement ofthe World War Z sequel with Brad Pitt returning andConclavedirector Edward Berger taking over the franchise. We also discuss the new full length Cliff Booth trailer playing in theaters, Tom Cruise kicking off theDiggerpress tour, and Zach Cregger’s ambitious sci fi thrillerThe Flood.Plus, we react toThe Last of Uspotentially ending with Season

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56:58

Why Pirates of the Caribbean is the Last GREAT...

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2026/09/17

We’re heading back to 2003 to revisit one of the greatest adventure movies ever made and the unlikely blockbuster that transformed a Disney theme park ride into a massive movie franchise... Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Pirates of the Caribbean We break down Johnny Depp’s legendary creation of Captain Jack Sparrow, Gore Verbinski’s masterful direction, the incredible ensemble, and how the film perfectly balances swashbuckling adventure, comedy, romance, fantasy, and

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52:32

BARBARIAN - Zach Cregger's Twisted Nightmare

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2026/09/15

In this episode, we check into the Airbnb from hell and dive deep into Zach Cregger’sBarbarian. We talk about the movie’s wild twists, its unsettling take on fear and trust, the horrors lurking beneath the surface, and the moments that had us questioning every decision the characters made.Spoilers ahead as we break down what makesBarbariansuch a clever, unpredictable, and deeply disturbing horror film. Grab your flashlight, double-check that locked door, and come hang out with us for a

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33:47

MOVIE NEWS: Primetime, I Play Rocky, Mr. Irrelevant,...

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2026/09/14

This week in movie news, we break down the box office led by Practical Magic 2, the insane demand forDune: Part Three, and The Odyssey becoming Universal’s highest grossing film ever.Plus, we discuss Tom Holland’s latest box office milestones, the first trailers for M. Night Shyamalan’sRemain as well as Artificial, and Crystal Lake, huge reactions to I Play Rocky, The Batman: Part II comparisons to The Godfather Part II, and the return of Point Break. We also talk Whalefall, Primetime, and why

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67:16

2008: A Year In Film

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2026/09/10

In this episode, we take a look back at one of the most memorable years in modern cinema: 2008. From blockbuster hits likeThe Dark Knight,Iron Man, andIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skullto acclaimed films likeWALL-E,Slumdog Millionaire,Gran Torino, andTropic Thunder, 2008 delivered an impressive mix of action, drama, comedy, animation, and adventure. We revisit the biggest movies of the year, discuss the films that made an impact, and look at which ones still hold up today. Join us

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79:17

DAYS OF THUNDER: The Insane Story Behind Tom Cruise’s...

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2026/09/08

Days of Thunder might have been sold as “Top Gun with race cars,” but behind the scenes, it became one of the wildest blockbuster productions of the 1990s. We’re revisiting Tony Scott’s NASCAR classic, breaking down Tom Cruise’s iconic performance as Cole Trickle, Robert Duvall’s Harry Hogge, the incredible racing sequences, Hans Zimmer’s score, and why the movie has only gotten better with age. We also dive into the insane story of how the movie was made: Cruise hitting nearly 175 MPH at

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39:07

MOVIE NEWS: Harry Potter Trailer, Resident Evil,...

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2026/09/07

This week we break down the new Harry Potter trailer... the visuals, characters and how it holds up to the films, plus season 2 castings. Resident Evil is tracking for a franchise-best $35–40 million opening, but Zach Cregger says he’ll never direct another franchise IP again. The Odyssey has crossed $1 billion internationally, the first non-sequel or non-remake to do it since Avatar. We also cover the Street Fighter trailer, Adria Arjona teasing Man of Tomorrow, and Inde Navarrette in Apple’s The

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51:38

Will DUNE: PART THREE Deliver As Promised?

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2026/08/27

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44:27

Will the X-MEN Save Marvel?

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2026/08/20

Will the X-Men be the heroes Marvel needs to get its mojo back?In this episode, we dive into the upcoming new X-Men movies and debate whether bringing Marvel’s mutant icons into the MCU can actually save the franchise. We break down the expectations, the pressure on Marvel to bounce back, what the X-Men bring to the table, and whether a fresh generation of mutants is enough to reignite audience excitement. Is the X-Men comeback Marvel’s next big revival—or are we expecting one movie to fix a much

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51:28

Will STARFIGHTER Save Star Wars?

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2026/08/18

Will Ryan Gosling'sSTARFIGHTERsave Star Wars?It's no secret that Star Wars has struggled since the sequel trilogy, with divided fans, cancelled projects, and an increasing reliance on Disney+. Now,Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, hopes to bring the franchise back to the big screen in a major way. We break down everything we know aboutStarfighter including its cast, characters, story, timeline, rumors, and theories... while exploring what went wrong with

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82:46

MINORITY REPORT - A Sci-Fi Masterpiece

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2026/08/11

Everybody RunsIn this episode, we dive into Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report and ask some big questions: If you could predict a crime before it happened, should you stop it? How much free will do we really have? And what happens when technology knows more about us than we know about ourselves? We discuss the film’s vision of the future, its take on surveillance and predictive technology, and the uneasy line between preventing crime and punishing people for something they haven’t done. We also

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34:47

MOVIE NEWS: X-Men Casts CYCLOPS, Spider-Man vs...

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2026/08/10

What a week for cinema! Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey both explode past the $1 billion worldwide mark, proving these two juggernauts are unstoppable at the box office. Robert Pattinson turns predator-hunter in the intense new thriller Primetime, the X-Men reboot officially locks in its actor for Cyclops, Disney teams up with TikTok in a game-changing partnership, Jim Carrey joins the live-action Jetsons film, Ice Cream Man is hit with AI controversy, and Michael

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65:53

MOVIE TALK with Evan Williams

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2026/08/06

This week on the podcast, comedian and content creator Evan Williams joins James for a wide-ranging conversation about movies, comedy, and everything in between. We talk about getting banned from Universal, how movie-inspired sketches helped shape Evan's content, and why Star Wars remains such a cultural force. We also dive into Inception, filming at the real Reservoir Dogs locations, Wim Wenders' Perfect Days, and our favorite movie theater experiences with AMC A-List and Alamo Drafthouse.Along the

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78:03

IMAX EXPLAINED: 70mm Film, Negative Cutting,...

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2026/08/04

What is IMAX? Why does the format still feel so uniquely immersive compared to standard 35mm or digital projection? In this episode, we get a rare guided tour of IMAX’s Los Angeles facility with Patricia Keighley, the company’s Chief Quality Guru, for an up-close look at how true 15/70 IMAX films are cut, stored, printed, assembled, shipped, and projected.See negative cutting for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, where master cutter German Núñez hand-splices the giant original camera negative frame

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