208. Waterworld (1995) – Mad Max, But Wet!

208. Waterworld (1995) – Mad Max, But Wet!

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April 14, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 208

About this episode

The episode reviews the film Waterworld, discussing its reputation and entertainment value.

Grab your jet skis and suspend your disbelief - it’s time for another high-seas episode of Podcast Assemble. The boys have been living large with F1 (Top Gun: Maverick in fast cars), while Tommy’s also recommending A24’s Eternity (2025) —apparently the perfect date night film if you enjoy quiet existential dread together. Then it’s onto the most expensive punchline of the ’90s: Waterworld (1995) —a film with a reputation… and maybe a redemption arc? Timecodes: (00:00) Intro (09:06) What Have We Been Up To? (26:17) MAIN TOPIC!! Waterworld (1995) (28:19) Stupid Plot Summary (30:13) Actual Plot (32:57) Who Stays Human If Everyone Else Are Muppets? (34:13) The Ocean Was Real?? (37:30) Would Drey Survive This Movie? (38:36) Characterisation (48:42) Really Bad CGI (50:11) Pacing (55:42) Tones & Themes (56:46) 3 Best & 3 Worst (58:52) Critical Reception (1:00:23) Better or Worse Than Aquaman (2018)? (1:00:49) Trivia True Trivia False (1:04:50) Wrapping Up Main Topic: Waterworld is what happens when Mad Max forgets the desert and commits fully to the ocean. Kevin Costner plays a gilled drifter navigating a flooded Earth, fighting off smokers, scavengers, and the lingering memory…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tommy, DL

Topics covered

  • Waterworld
  • film review
  • 90s cinema
  • blockbuster analysis
  • characterization
  • CGI effects

Keywords

  • Waterworld
  • film review
  • Kevin Costner
  • 90s movies
  • CGI
  • blockbusters
  • Aquaman

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Waterworld, Top Gun: Maverick, Eternity, Aquaman

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