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Episode 32: "#AnneHathaway2026"

Season 4 Episode 1

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One of the most anticipated film years ahead, buckle up for 2026. We get into this year's most anticipated releases (10:07), starting with Anne Hathaway's massive upcoming slate (10:47) and a debate about whether Greta Gerwig's evolution from indie filmmaker to mainstream director is something to celebrate or question (16:31). We preview the blockbusters everyone's talking about (23:27) and ask if franchise fatigue is real with major releases on hold or returning (26:17). From The Odyssey to Wuthering Heights and everything in between (26:42), we cover what's worth the hype. The conversation heats up when we discuss the explosion of music biopics, including that controversial Michael Jackson movie (28:28), and then land on our most spirited debate: has A24 officially gone mainstream or are they still the indie champion we fell in love with? (34:46). We wrap things up talking film festivals and why smaller productions still matter (45:27), plus give you the full 2026 release calendar breakdown (47:43).

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