This week on episode #166 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into The World’s Fastest Indian, a movie that feels like it should be talked about way more than it is. With an incredible performance from Anthony Hopkins and a simple, inspiring story, it’s the kind of film people say they want more of, so why does it feel like everyone forgot about it? We break down why the movie works so well, what makes it stand out, and why it never really became part of the broader movie conversation.

We also talk about why The Madison is everything the Yellowstone spinoffs aren’t, and get into Netflix raising prices while their content keeps getting worse. Plus we break down the truth about piracy and Hollywood’s narrative around it and discuss why the industry might benefit from bringing in more voices from outside the system.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - Weekly Catch Up
02:45 - The Madison Is Everything the Yellowstone Spinoffs Aren't
08:36 - Netflix Keeps Raising Their Prices and Their Content Gets Worse
12:58 - Hollywood Lied About Piracy. Here's the Truth.
21:00 - We Are Getting an IT Movie Supercut
25:19 - Hollywood Should Hire More People From Outside The Industry
35:04 - Why Did Everyone Forget About The World's Fastest Indian?

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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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This week on episode #164 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review F1: The Movie, the massive racing blockbuster that’s been praised as one of the most technically impressive films in years. The racing sequences are incredible, the sense of speed is insane, and the craftsmanship is undeniable, but does the movie actually have anything meaningful to say underneath all that spectacle? We break down why F1 works so well on a technical level and whether the story and characters live up to the same standard.

We also talk about why modern horror marketing might actually be hurting the genre it claims to support, Netflix making what could be the most dangerous move in Hollywood right now, we debate whether cancel culture really killed comedy movies.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - Horror Movie Marketing Is Killing the Genre It Claims to Love
09:08 - Netflix Just Made The Most Dangerous Move in Hollywood
20:32 - The Paramount Deal Could Destroy James Gunn's DCU
25:52 - Did Cancel Culture Actually Kill Comedy Movies?
33:50 - Soon You Can Watch Racing Events Live in IMAX
39:50 - F1: The Movie Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
💬 Is F1: The Movie a technical masterpiece, or does it ultimately feel empty once the spectacle wears off?

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This week on episode #163 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin finally watch Heat, Michael Mann’s legendary crime epic that’s often considered the gold standard of the genre. Nearly 30 years later, we revisit the film to see if it actually lives up to its reputation. We break down why the movie still works so well, how the performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro hold up, and the deeper emotional core that makes Heat feel like more than just a heist thriller.

We also talk about why horror might be the only genre that doesn’t care about audience expectations, how Peacock is quietly putting out some of the best shows on TV right now, and why Gen Z’s renewed interest in physical media might actually save the world.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - Horror is the Only Genre That Doesn't Care What You Think Going In
08:00 - Peacock is Quietly Putting Out Some the Best Shows on TV Right Now
11:17 - The Worst People on The Planet Now Own Everything (Paramount)
20:17 - Gen Z Is Saving Physical Media and I'm Not Surprised
28:50 - You'll Own Nothing, and You'll Be Happy
34:58 - We're Worried About the New X-Files (But Not Why You Think)
42:05 - Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale Confirmed For Heat Sequel
46:00 - The Real Reason Heat Is One of the Greatest Movies Ever Made🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!

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This week on episode #162 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Marty Supreme to figure out whether it actually lives up to the hype. With expectations sky-high, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether the film earns the buzz surrounding it. We unpack the performances, the narrative choices, and the bigger ideas underneath it all to decide if Marty Supreme is the real deal or just another overhyped release.

We also discuss how mutants might finally be introduced into the MCU, whether It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia might be the funniest show ever made, and why the Halloween franchise may be smarter for leaving Michael Myers behind. Plus, why TMNT fans should be furious about The Last Ronin movie, and the strange situation that led to the Safdie Brothers splitting up.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - This is How Mutants Will Be Introduced To The MCU
11:30 - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Might Be The Funniest Show Ever
18:00 - Why the Halloween Series Is Smart to Leave Michael Myers Behind
24:50 - Can A Nightmare on Elm Street Exist Without Robert Englund?
30:00 - Why TMNT Fans Should Be Furious About The Last Ronin Movie
35:40 - The Weird Circumstance That Broke Up The Safdie Brothers
42:00 - Marty Supreme Review: Does It Actually Live Up to the Hype?

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This week on episode #161 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Blue Moon, a film that completely defied our expectations by avoiding every tired biopic trope in the book. While we walked in expecting another sanitized tribute, Richard Linklater delivered a gritty, real-time character study that forced us to reconsider everything we thought we knew about the biopic genre. We dive into how the 90-minute "hangout" format creates a brutal, honest look at fame and obsolescence.

We also break down why Wonder Man is officially Marvel's best project in years. Plus, we discuss the historic milestone for John Carpenter’s The Thing and pay tribute to the legendary Catherine O’Hara.

📌 Chapters

00:00 - Wonder Man is the BEST Thing Marvel Has Made in Years

13:10 - Melania is A Massive Box Office Flop... Shocking!

16:52 - Should John Hughes Movies Be Remade?

21:41 - John Carpenter's The Thing Just Made History

31:20 - Catherine O'Hara's Death Is a Gut Punch for Comedy

35:33 - Blue Moon Review

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💬We’re calling Wonder Man the best thing Marvel has done in years—is this a genuine comeback for the MCU, or just a lucky break in a sea of flops?

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This week on episode #160 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Dragnet, an '80s gem that rarely gets the credit it deserves despite its massive star power. We had Marvin watch Dragnet for the first time to see if this Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks classic still holds up. We break down why this masterclass in deadpan satire is one of the most underrated comedies of the 80s that you probably haven’t seen, and why its unique brand of absurdist humor has become a lost art in modern cinema.

Beyond the badge, we discuss whether The X-Files ever truly lost its way during its legendary run and try to figure why Landman is so popular. We also dive into the freshly released 2026 Oscar nominations to analyze the biggest snubs and the most surprising inclusions that have the industry talking.

📌 Chapters

00:00 - Did The X Files Ever Fall Off At Some Point?

05:45 - How is Landman So Popular?

15:45 - The 2026 Oscar Nominations Are Surprising

34:20 - Dragnet First Time Watching Review

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This week on episode #159 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we review Train Dreams, a film that stands as a defiant reminder of why the theatrical experience is irreplaceable. In an era of digital convenience, this movie utilizes scale and atmosphere to create an immersive weight that simply cannot be replicated at home. We explore how its cinematography demands a larger-than-life canvas and why this story serves as a necessary wake-up call for anyone who thinks the magic of cinema is fading away.We also break down the complete absurdity of this year's Golden Globes awards and the growing desperation over at Paramount. Plus, we tackle the big question: can Dave Filoni actually salvage the Star Wars franchise, or is the damage already too serious?📌 Chapters00:00 - Is It Time to Move On From John Wick Style Movies?08:38 - This Year's Golden Globes Was A Complete Joke17:30 - Is Netflix Actually Telling the Truth?20:04 - Paramount is Really Getting Desperate Now24:44 - Can Dave Filoni Save Star Wars From Kathleen Kennedy?33:41 - Train Dreams Proves Why We Still Need The Cinema Experience43:53 - Train Dreams Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Is the cinema experience truly essential for a movie like Train Dreams, or is the "theatre-only" argument just becoming a dated cliché?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/