In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First, "THE WEIGHT" In Depression-era Oregon, widowed father and prisoner Samuel Murphy is offered a chance to shorten his sentence by helping transport a fortune in gold through the wilderness. But the brutal journey tests the men physically and morally as greed, mistrust, and the literal weight of the gold threaten their chances of survival. Starring Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, Avi Nash, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Sam Hazeldine, and Avy Berry. Directed by Padraic McKinley. Then, a quick review of "HEART OF THE BEAST" A retired Army Special Forces veteran and his former combat dog become stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. Injured and isolated, the two wounded veterans must rely on each other to survive the elements, dangerous wildlife, and the lingering trauma of their military past. Starring Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, and Anna Lambe, with Odin portrayed by a team of German shepherds. Directed by David Ayer.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First, "BY ANY MEANS" In 1966 Mississippi, a young Black FBI agent investigating the murder of civil rights activist Vernon Dahmer is paired with notorious Mafia hitman and FBI informant Gregory Scarpa in an effort to penetrate the Ku Klux Klan and bring those responsible to justice. Inspired by the extraordinary true story of the FBI's use of Scarpa during civil rights murder investigations. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Giancarlo Esposito, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton, and LaChanze. Directed by Elegance Bratton. Then, a quick review of "RUNNER" Former Navy SEAL Hank Malone is assigned to protect a medical courier transporting a human liver desperately needed for a critically ill child. When a powerful cartel targets the organ for its own purposes, the mismatched pair find themselves in a deadly race against time. Starring Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Cecilia Toussaint, Peta Sergeant, and Geraldine Hakewill. Directed by Scott Waugh.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review ONE new film and look back at a Pixar classic celebrating its 20th anniversary!!! First, "THE DOG STARS" After a devastating pandemic wipes out most of civilization, a pilot living at an abandoned Colorado airfield with a heavily armed survivalist picks up a mysterious radio transmission and sets out in search of other survivors, risking the fragile existence he has built for the possibility of human connection. Starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong. Directed by Ridley Scott.

Then, Jackson and Mike celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar's "CARS." Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen becomes stranded in the forgotten Route 66 town of Radiator Springs on his way to the Piston Cup championship and discovers that there is more to life than winning. They look back at the film's creation, groundbreaking computer animation, memorable characters, enormous cultural and merchandising impact, its place at the turning point of Disney's acquisition of Pixar, and the franchise of sequels, spinoffs, television projects, and theme-park attractions that followed. Featuring the voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Keaton, Richard Petty, Cheech Marin, Jenifer Lewis, Tony Shalhoub, George Carlin, and John Ratzenberger. Directed by John Lasseter.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First, "MUTINY" Former Special Forces soldier and police officer Cole Reed is framed for the murder of his billionaire employer and sets out to uncover who is responsible. His search for the truth leads him into an international conspiracy and eventually aboard a massive cargo ship, where survival requires doing what Jason Statham does best. Starring Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Adrian Lester, Jason Wong, Chaneil Kular, Ramon Tikaram, Roland Møller, and Arnas Fedaravičius. Directed by Jean-François Richet.

Then, a quick review of "COYOTE VS. ACME" After decades of defective products, catastrophic accidents, and failed attempts to catch the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote finally decides to take ACME Corporation to court. He hires down-on-his-luck attorney Kevin Avery to sue the company, only to find himself facing ACME's formidable lawyer Buddy Crane in a battle combining courtroom comedy, corporate satire, and classic Looney Tunes mayhem. Starring Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, P.J. Byrne, Tone Bell, and Martha Kelly, with Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen, and Fred Tatasciore providing voices for classic Looney Tunes characters. Directed by Dave Green.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First, "THE BRINK OF WAR" Set during the historic 1986 Reykjavík Summit, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev engage in extraordinary negotiations that could dramatically reduce the world's nuclear arsenals and alter the course of the Cold War. Starring Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis, Branka Katić, John Ross Bowie, and Aya Cash. Written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn.

Then, a quick review of "THE END OF OAK STREET" An ordinary suburban neighborhood is suddenly ripped from its familiar surroundings and transported into a prehistoric world, forcing the families of Oak Street to confront dinosaurs, an impossible new environment, and the struggle to survive while attempting to understand what happened to them. Starring Ewan McGregor, Anne Hathaway, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery, P.J. Byrne, Chris Coy, Emily Kuroda, and Denitra Isler. Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First, "SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY" Peter Parker embraces life as New York's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, facing dangerous new enemies while learning what it truly means to stand on his own. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Mando, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Sadie Sink. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Then, a quick review of "LATE FAME" An aging New York postal worker discovers that a long-forgotten book of poetry has found an unexpected audience decades after it was written, rekindling his artistic ambitions and forcing him to confront questions of creativity, recognition, and what it means to leave a lasting legacy. Starring Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Jake Lacy, Clark Johnson, Tony Torn, Welker White, William Hill, and Edmund Donovan. Directed by Kent Jones.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First, "THE DINK" Former tennis standout Dusty Boyd turns to the booming world of pickleball in an effort to save his family's struggling country club. Along the way, he rediscovers his competitive spirit while navigating family relationships, old rivalries, and an unlikely second chance. Starring Jake Johnson, Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Stiller, Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Andy Roddick, John McEnroe, and Aaron Chen. Directed by Josh Greenbaum. Then, a quick review of "LARS SHRIKE WALKS THE NIGHT" A mysterious man named Lars Shrike awakens in a desolate landscape knowing only his name and that he has escaped. As memories, hallucinations, and reality blur together, his search for identity becomes an increasingly surreal journey through a world where every answer deepens the mystery. Starring Kelsey Grammer, David Clennon, Christine Lin, Kati Schwartz, Will Amato, Bobby Furst, Laurie Drayton, Emmy Collins, and Elizabeth Gorcey. Written and directed by Gary Walkow.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review "THE ODYSSEY," Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of Homer's timeless tale. Following the fall of Troy, Odysseus embarks on a perilous ten-year journey home to Ithaca, encountering mythical creatures, vengeful gods, and impossible trials that test his courage, intelligence, and humanity. Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, Samantha Morton, Mia Goth, and Corey Hawkins. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Then, Jackson and Mike take a look back at Christopher Nolan's remarkable career, revealing their favorite—and least favorite—films from one of modern cinema's most influential filmmakers. ong his impressive body of work.