Mountainhead is the latest sharp satire from Jesse Armstrong, tackling the terrifyingly current intersection of AI, generative content, and the existential threats they pose to modern civilisation. Written in November of last year and fast-tracked into production at an astonishing pace, the film stars a strong ensemble cast including Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Ramy Youssef, and blends biting humour with sobering themes. We found it funny and engaging in the moment, though we’re not convinced it’ll have long-term staying power. Still, the ethical and technological questions it raises sparked one of our more pessimistic discussions yet, as we confront the unsettling implications this story has for the future of humanity.

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For the second week in a row, we’ve recorded the longest episode in the show's history. Because The Last of Us: Season 2 brings out the passion, the debates, and some very strong opinions. As long time fans of the Part II game, we were deeply curious to see how HBO would tackle its already divisive story, and the result is as polarising as expected. Prepare for an at times contentious discussion packed with full spoilers, where we dive into the big character death, Ellie’s evolving characterisation, Kaitlyn Dever’s introduction as Abby, and the most memorable scenes and performances of the season. We also break down the similarities and departures from the game, and assess whether the show’s incredible production values and strong acting can live up to its ambitious source material. It’s a loaded question. And one we’re not entirely aligned on. Question Of The Week: If you could make yourself the CEO of one tech or media company, which would it be?Record your own podcasts with Zencastr at https://zencastr.com/?via=cinemaeffect to get 30% off today.

After a long production wait, it’s finally time to return to the oppressed galaxy of Andor for its second and final season. A massive 12 episode journey that inspired our longest podcast episode ever. Diego Luna leads an outstanding cast alongside Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgard, and of course the returning Ben Mendelsohn mate. This season offers some of the most unique writing and narrative structure we've seen from Star Wars. With jaw dropping production values that rival any theatrical experience, the series leads beautifully into Rogue One, the film which functions as the story's true finale in many ways. We break down the show’s most memorable episodes and moments, following the evolving arcs of Cassian, Mon Mothma, Luthen, Dedra, Cyril, and many others in ways that are both satisfying and surprising. Join the Rebel Alliance, and experience Star Wars at perhaps its most sophisticated and unforgettable.Join a crew of wannabe film critics review a different movie every week, and discuss other nonsense. Listen to new episodes every Monday.

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