Fall Movie Preview, plus The Social Reckoning | #1085
Summary
Hosts Josh Larson and Adam Kempinar draft their top five picks for the 2026 fall movie season, featuring titles like Behemoth, The Debut, and Godzilla Minus Zero. They also preview Danny Boyle’s Inc. and the Laika animated film Wildwood. The episode concludes with a discussion of the documentary You Can See Everything, which follows Elizabeth Holmes, and a look ahead to Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning.
Topics discussed
YouTube Premium Sponsorship
Promo for 'Don't Lie to Me' Podcast
Show Intro and 2026 Fall Movie Preview Overview
Discussion on Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning'
Explaining the 'Draft' Format for Movie Lists
First Pick: 'Clara and the Sun' and 'Behemoth'
Analysis of 'Behemoth' and its Composers
Debate on Tony Gilroy's 'Michael Clayton' Legacy
Reflections on 'Michael Clayton' and Future Re-evaluation
Second Pick: 'The Audition' with Moore and Giamatti
Plot Details of 'The Audition'
Comparing Giamatti to 'Waiting for Guffman'
Critical Reception and 'Mulholland Drive' Comparison
Third Pick: Brad Bird's Animated Film
Cast and Release Dates for Brad Bird's Film
Fourth Pick: 'Cliff Booth' Prequel by Fincher
Affection for Brad Pitt's Character in 'Once Upon a Time'
Expectations for the 'Cliff Booth' Backstory
Trailer Reaction to 'Cliff Booth' Prequel
Ranking 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Fifth Pick: 'Godzilla Minus One'
Themes in 'Godzilla Minus One' and Release Date
Regal Unlimited Sponsorship
Listener Mail: Correcting a Name
Listener Mail: Ken Link's First Listen
Listener Mail: Praise for 'The Archers' Review
Listener Mail: Sight & Sound Ballots
Upcoming October Bonus Show Announcement
Bonus Show Content: Metacritic Top Films
Sixth Pick: 'Elsinore' with Andrew Scott
Context on Andrew Scott's Real Life
Theatrical Reverence in 'Elsinore'
Trailer Moments in 'Elsinore'
Release Date for 'Elsinore'
Seventh Pick: Robert Eggers' Werewolf Film
Anticipation for Eggers' New Project
Counter-Programming Strategy
Eighth Pick: 'I Play Rocky' and 'The New World'
Cast and Plot of 'The New World'
Key Quote from 'The New World'
Moral Conflict in 'The New World'
Assessing Danny Boyle's Direction
Ninth Pick: Laika's 'Wildwood'
Plot and Tone of 'Wildwood'
We Feed Raw Sponsorship
Promo for 'Don't Lie to Me' Podcast
Promo for 'Scam Goddess' Podcast
Promo for 'Get Worse' Podcast
Final Pick: 'You Can See Everything' Documentary
Background on Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos
Documentary Ethics and Truth in 'You Can See Everything'
Holmes' Reaction in the Trailer
Fielder's Interrogation Tactics in the Film
The Slipperiness of Truth in Postmodern Media
Emotional Moments and Cinematic Choices
Close-up Techniques by Co-Director Oppenheim
Summary of Most Anticipated Fall Movies
Other Notable Films: 'ZZI' and New Directors
Current Theatrical Availability of Picks
Deep Dive: 'The Social Reckoning' Trailer and Premise
Whistleblower Movie Genre Analysis
Comparison to 'All the President's Men'
Motivation and Reckoning in the Film
Intersection of Journalism, Tech, and Politics
Mark Ruffalo's Portrayal of Zuckerberg
Dislikability of Zuckerberg Character
Performance Nuances Beyond SNL Parody
Physical Acting Choices by Ruffalo
Inner Turmoil of the Journalist Character
Key Dialogue on Journalism and Tech
Bill Burr's Performance and On-Set Tension
Confrontational Scenes and Anti-Method Acting
Free Speech and Information Overload
Bruce Springsteen's Role in the Film
Trailer Intensity vs. Film Reality
Lack of Drama in Character Dynamics
Journalistic Process and Source Dynamics
Comparison to Robert Redford in 'All the President's Men'
Timeline and Editing Structure
Repetitive Dialogue and Character Arc
Actor's Struggle with Repetitive Lines
The Core Question of the Story
Positive Take on Sorkin's Direction
Visual Effectiveness of the Prologue
Subtlety in Visual Storytelling
Promo for 'Don't Lie to Me' Podcast
Promo for 'Scam Goddess' Podcast
Promo for 'Get Worse' and True Crime Story
Massacre Theater: Inception Scene
Discussion on 'Mulholland Drive' and Inception Theory
Announcing Massacre Theater Winner
Role Assignment for Next Massacre Theater
Performance of 'The Godfather' Scene
Social Media and Support Info
Other Releases: 'Tenzing' and 'The Can Palm Door'
Other Releases: 'Fjord' and 'Misty Green'
Other Releases: 'You Can See Everything' and 'Whale Fall'
Plot of 'Whale Fall'
Next Week's Preview and Chicago Film Festival
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