#105 - Tom Gruß ist zurück!

·1 hr 43 min·5 clips

The hosts joke about watching porn in the original language, not the German dubbed version, to kick off their film and series podcast.

The episode begins with the hosts—Steven, Sandro, and Mo—joking about watching porn in the original language, setting a lighthearted tone. They start with an update section where Sandro talks about canceling his Mubi subscription after not watching any films during his trial, and then discusses leaving Netflix due to high costs and perceived low-quality originals, though he notes Netflix's positive move to save Sesame Street from funding cuts. The conversation shifts to upcoming films, with mentions of 'Dune's Day' and the underperformance of Marvel's 'Thunderbolts.' They then review several series: 'The Boys' is praised for its absurd humor and Pakistani/Indian cast; 'The Last of Us' Season 2 is defended by Steven against fan backlash, highlighting its character development and production quality; 'Andor' Season 2 is recommended by Mo as a gritty, mature Star Wars series; 'Eternaut' is discussed as a dystopian Argentine series based on a comic; and 'Yellow Jackets' Season 3 is reviewed, with critiques of its pacing and character dynamics. The hosts also talk about 'The Studio,' a satirical Apple series starring Seth Rogen as a film studio head. Film reviews include 'Bullet Train Explosion,' criticized for its length and lack of a compelling hero, and 'Fountain of Youth,' a Guy Ritchie film seen as an uninspired adventure flick. The episode concludes with a discussion of 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,' where the hosts share mixed opinions on its references to past films and action sequences. Throughout, the hosts engage in banter about humor preferences, streaming services, and fan culture.

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