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In this week's episode of the world's fastest movie review podcast, hosts Jackson Murphy and Mike Sargent kick off their seventh season by diving into three new films: "Dead Man's Wire" and "A Private Life." They begin with a quick discussion of "Dead Man's Wire," directed by Gus Van Sant, which is based on a true hostage situation that occurred in 1977. Jackson praises the film's gritty realism and strong performances, particularly highlighting Al Pacino and Coleman Domingo. Mike echoes Jackson's sentiments, noting the film's exploration of themes like negotiation and class resentment, making it relevant to contemporary issues. The conversation then rapidly shifts to "A Private Life," starring Jodie Foster, where Jackson expresses disappointment in the film's chaotic narrative despite Foster's commendable performance. Mike shares his mixed feelings, appreciating the film's ambition but ultimately finding it lacking in coherence. They speedily conclude with a discussion of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," where Mike shares his positive impressions of the film, directed by Nia DaCosta, and its exploration of post-apocalyptic themes.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review 1 new film!!! And give their pics for the best films and worst films of the year First, "MARTY SUPREME" Marty Mauser, a relentlessly ambitious athlete from a working-class background, pushes himself through hellish training and personal sacrifice in pursuit of sporting greatness. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. Then, a quick rundown of the films that Mike and Jackson felt deserve to be called 'the best' and deserve to be called 'the worst' films of the year!

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review THREE new films!!! First, "JAY KELLY" A well-known actor and his longtime manager travel through Europe as the actor reckons with aging, relevance, and unresolved personal relationships. Starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. Then, a quick review of "SONG SUNG BLUES" A struggling couple reinvent themselves as a Neil Diamond tribute act, finding connection and second chances through performance. Starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli and Ella Anderson. And finally, a lightning-fast review of "AVATAR FIRE & ASH" The third chapter in the Avatar saga expands the world of Pandora by introducing a new Na'vi culture aligned with fire rather than water. The Sully family encounters the Ash People, a more aggressive clan whose values challenge the moral binary established in earlier films, forcing Pandora's future into deeper conflict. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and Stephen Lang.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First "WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY" Benoit Blanc investigates the mysterious death of a monsignor inside a small-town church with a sinister secret. Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, and Andrew Scott. Then, a quick review of "THE SECRET AGENT". Marcelo, a tech specialist on the run from Brazil's authoritarian regime, travels to Recife during Carnival to see his young son. His attempt to stay hidden unravels as he becomes entangled in informants, secret police, and the paranoia of a society under surveillance. Starring Wagner Moura, Udo Kier, Sebastiana de Medeiros, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review THREE new films!!! First,"WICKED: FOR GOOD" Picking up from the first film, Elphaba and Glinda continue their journey in Oz — the stakes are higher, the magic bigger, and the resolution must be earned. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater. Then, a quick review of "RENTAL FAMILY" American actor living in Tokyo takes on work for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing father, friend, mourner — and through the job, unexpectedly forges real emotional bonds. Starring Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, and Akira Emoto. And finally, a lightning-fast review of "TRAIN DREAMS" A meditation on change and memory — as society moves on, one man's life slips quietly into the background. Starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and Kerry Condon.