"...breaking down today's films with tomorrow's eyes," Ofili has clearly been working on a tagline. Joined by Steve, frequent guest Misgana and new guest Banky from Popcorn for Dinner, they dissect the sophomore feature from Celine Song, MATERIALISTS. They explore the mischaracterization of the film's genre (12:30), comparisons to Song's debut film PAST LIVES (18:45), the lead character's turning point (49:35), and the powerful performance from Zoë Winters (59:00). They close out by discussing potential implications of MATERIALISTS on the future of cinema (1:08:15) and the bizarre audience reaction to the film (1:12:55). TCA Verdict: 8.4/10

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SPOILER ALERT: Episode contains key plot details from SINNERS. Jive along with TCA to the tune of Ludwig Göransson's phenomenal score as they delve into "the most talked about movie of 2025." Misgana returns to dissect Ryan Coogler's latest vampire masterpiece set in Jim Crow-era Mississippi Delta. They cover the significance of that opening sequence (12:45), their appreciation of the cinematography (20:10), Coogler's analysis of race relations (30:15), and some [valid] criticisms of the film (41:05). TCA closes out discussing THAT scene that serves as the crux of the film (56:25). TCA Verdict: 9.2/10.

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Ofili and Steve are joined by Jerry, who’s making his TCA debut, to talk through Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s 2025 sci-fi release. “Dying is just another part of the job” sets the tone for a conversation on identity, memory, and the systems that turn people into tools. They dive into the film’s cold color palette and sound design, discuss the religious and philosophical threads running underneath, and unpack what it means to be disposable in a world that keeps bringing you back. Let us know what you think via any of the links below!

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