196 - TRAP

·1 hr 27 min·5 clips

Ewan Graf reveals Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom, sparking debate about Marvel's future.

The episode opens with hosts Ewan Graf and Lachlan Teerley catching up on personal news, including Lachlan's trip to Margaret River and illness. They then dive into film industry updates, starting with the box office success of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and its cultural impact. The big reveal is Robert Downey Jr.'s casting as Doctor Doom in the upcoming 'Fantastic Four', sparking a debate on Marvel's direction and scheduling through 2027. Other news includes 'The Boys' spinoffs, Michael Bay's involvement with 'Skibidi Toilet', and updates on films like 'Superman Legacy' and 'Squid Game' Season 2. The hosts preview the Locarno Film Festival, where Ewan will attend. In the 'what we've been watching' segment, Ewan shares his experiences with classic films from a Letterboxd list, including 'Mulholland Drive' and 'It's a Wonderful Life'. They also briefly discuss recent releases like 'The Instigator' and 'Tuesday'. The main review focuses on M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap', analyzing its premise, Josh Hartnett's performance, and criticisms of its writing and pacing. The episode concludes with recommendations and a call for listener feedback.

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A crowded film-news catch-up about Marvel developments, 14 overdue movies and another wary encounter with Shyamalan.

Episode 196 piles Marvel news, huge box-office numbers and M. Night Shyamalan's Trap into a wider catch-up on the hosts' week in film. Jan Graf and Lachlan Teerley sound hopeful, if unconvinced, about Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU news and whether the franchise is back on track.

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You're wondering whether Trap can overcome the hosts' history of feeling let down by M. Night Shyamalan.

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