CinemaChat Podcast w/Rob & Brent…and Reggie

This week, we head into the Australian wilderness for Netflix’s survival thriller Apex (2026)! Charlize Theron stars as a grieving adrenaline junkie trying to reconnect with herself through an extreme solo adventure — only to find herself hunted by a terrifying psychopath played by Taron Egerton. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest, Beast), the film blends survival horror, psychological thriller, and brutal wilderness action into one tense package. We discuss whether the movie delivers on its intense setup, how effective the Theron/Egerton dynamic is, and if the film’s survival elements are enough to overcome some of its familiar genre beats. Did Apex climb to the top of our survival thriller rankings, or did it fall off the cliff before reaching the summit? Tune in to hear our final scores and full breakdown! Oh and you also get a little bit of preshow where Reggie and Brent discuss some travel they've been taking, and Reggie asks Brent an important question. We also give a box office game update! -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolmRob @Robbap3Reggie @HiddanasDawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

The Rage Virus returns… and this time, it’s evolved. Nia DaCosta steps up to expand the world of 28 Days Later with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple—a continuation that pushes the infected apocalypse into uncharted territory. Does this sequel live up to the legacy? Are we looking forward to another? Or has the franchise hit a wall? -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolmRob @Robbap3Reggie @HiddanasDawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

This week, we’re reviewing Bugonia (2025), the latest from director Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, Bugonia leans hard into paranoia, power, and absurdity, following two conspiracy-minded men who kidnap a powerful CEO they believe may not be human. Listen as we break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether Lanthimos’ increasingly strange style still hits for us. Also, are Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons premiere tier actors of their generation? -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolmRob @Robbap3Reggie @HiddanasDawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

Reggie and I take a look at the release schedule via whentostream.com and discuss what we are excited for throughout 2026. What are you excited to see? Is there anything that we MUST review? -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolmRob @Robbap3Reggie @HiddanasDawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

What was once a patreon-exclusive staple has been brought to the main show. We couldn't let it die, but it's a little different doing it with two people. We might make some changes to the format moving forward. However, you actually get two DIFFERENT movies with this one! -- We will be reviewing requests from patrons once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolmRob @Robbap3Reggie @HiddanasDawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

Merry Christmas! This week, we are reviewing the new Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) for some holiday cheer. Listen to discover if it winds up on the naughty or nice list! -- We will be reviewing requests from patron once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon! and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolmRob @Robbap3Reggie @HiddanasDawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

You might think this jaunt back into horror is ill-timed, but the joke is on you! This movie is set in the winter! We're talking about Black Phone 2 (2025). Can this franchise really continue after the death of The Grabber in part 1? Well, obviously... -- We will be reviewing requests from patron once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon! and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolmRob @Robbap3Reggie @HiddanasDawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.

This week we are back to reviewing movies with The Running Man (2025). This remake of an 80's sci-fi Arnold flick follows Stephen King's book more faithfully. Is Glen Powell in full-fledged star mode? The box office seems to suggest you pump the brakes. What about his actual performance? Listen to find out. -- We will be reviewing requests from patron once a month. If you'd like to request a movie for us to review, head over to Patreon! and sign up at $5/month* -- If you want to know what we are watching...What Did We Watch This Week? Dawson on Letterboxd Brent on Letterboxd Reggie on Letterboxd Rob on Letterboxd If you'd like some bonus content from Brent, or to get the show several days early, you can sign up over at Patreon! Follow us on Twitter Brent @XNotMalcolmRob @Robbap3Reggie @HiddanasDawson @andy_dawson You can also e-mail to us at CinemaChatPod@gmail.com You can find all of our previous scores HERE Thanks for listening!! *We reserve the right to veto a patron request. If your request is vetoed, you'll be asked to place a different request.