"Resident Evil," "The History of Concrete," "The Uprising"
Summary
Tim and Will return from a three-week hiatus to discuss their recent experiences at the Venice and Toronto film festivals, reflecting on the political climate and meeting fans. They then review Zach Krieger’s new horror film, Resident Evil, praising its relentless pacing, inventive scares, and comedic tone while noting it is slightly less ambitious than his previous works. The episode also includes a reminder for listeners to submit predictions for the upcoming 500th episode, where the winner will be invited on to discuss their top ten favorite films.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and host greeting
Joke about lobsters and burning
Recap of Venice and Toronto film festivals
Observations on US politics and election sentiment
Reflections on living abroad vs returning to US
Movie recommendation: Antonio Banderas film
Episode 499 intro and milestone tease
Chat with Josh and podcast merch discussion
Podcast subscription and reboot section rules
Personal anecdote: Polyp removal surgery
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Sponsor: 10% Happier and 500th episode predictions
Rules for 500th episode movie predictions
Review: Resident Evil (2022) and Zach Kregger
Review: The History of Concrete (John Wilson)
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Review: The King's Man (Paul Greengrass)
500th episode predictions and favorite films
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