165. War Machine

This week on episode #165 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into War Machine, a movie that might be the perfect Netflix film... and that’s not a compliment. It’s built to be easy to watch, easy to follow, and just engaging enough to keep on in the background… which raises a bigger question about what Netflix actually wants movies to be. We break down why War Machine feels like “empty calories,” what works about it on a surface level, and why there’s ultimately nothing pulling you deeper.

We also talk about why everyone might be wrong about the Lanterns trailer, whether Spiderman: Brand New Day is actually as promising as it looks, and why the 2026 Oscars played out exactly how we expected. Plus we get into how Val Kilmer’s AI resurrection highlights a major problem in Hollywood.

📌 Chapters00:00 - Everyone Is Wrong About the Lanterns Trailer13:35 - Brand New Day Looks Great. Marvel Has Fooled Us Before.
31:34 - The 2026 Oscars Were Exactly What We Feared They Would Be
43:04 - War of the Worlds Was the Worst Movie of 2025
47:16 - The Battle Over Dune 3 and Avengers: Doomsday
52:58 - Val Kilmer's AI Resurrection Reveals Hollywood's Darkest Problem
1:00:55 - War Machine Is the Perfect Netflix Movie, And That's the Problem

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