In this episode, Roy & Angela is joined by Smash of SmashThatScreen to review the film adaptation of Hamnet. Directed by Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O'Farrell's best-selling novel, this film explores the grief that inspired William Shakespeare's most famous play.

We discuss the chemistry between Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, the visual language of the film, and whether the film is an Oscar contender for 2026.

Where movies, TV, and good vibes collide!

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In this episode, Roy & Angela talk about the Marvel's latest Spotlight series "Wonder Man"! Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and the return of Sir Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, this show takes a satirical look at Hollywood within the MCU.

We discuss if the meta-commentary works, the chemistry between Simon and Trevor, and if this "behind the scenes" style is the refresh the franchise needed on Disney+.

Where movies, TV, and good vibes collide.

ABOUT THE SHOW:Wonder Man follows Simon Williams, a stuntman and actor thrust into the world of superheroes. Set in the glitz and chaos of Hollywood, the series explores what it means to be a "hero" when the cameras are rolling.********************************************************

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In this episode, Roy & Angela enter the moors to review Emerald Fennell's polarizing adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Starring Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, this movie has the internet divided before it even hit theaters.They discuss whether or not Emerald Fennell continues her streak of making provocative feminist cinema, the degree of success Jacob Elordi pulls off the brooding anti-hero (and the accent!), and if this version captures the true toxicity of Emily Brontë’s novel or just the aesthetic.Where movies, TV, and good vibes collide.ABOUT THE MOVIE: Wuthering Heights (2026) is a gothic romantic drama directed by Emerald Fennell (Saltburn, Promising Young Woman). It reimagines the classic tale of the intense and destructive love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff on the Yorkshire moors.#WutheringHeights #JacobElordi #MargotRobbie #EmeraldFennell*********************************************************************Connect with the Cinegeeks everywhere:Instagram: @CinegeeksPod – https://www.instagram.com/cinegeekspod/Facebook: Cinegeeks Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/cinegeekspodThreads: @cinegeekspod – https://www.threads.net/@cinegeekspodTikTok: @CinegeeksPH – https://www.tiktok.com/@cinegeeksphX (Twitter): @CinegeeksPod – https://x.com/CinegeeksPodBluesky: @cinegeekspod.bsky.social – https://bsky.app/profile/cinegeekspod.bsky.socialLetterboxd: @cinegeekspod – https://letterboxd.com/cinegeekspod/Website: https://www.cinegeekspod.comEmail for collabs and inquiries: cinegeekspod@gmail.com

Roy & Angela talk about the highly anticipated reunion movie of Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales: The Loved One. Directed by Irene Villamor (Sid & Aya, Meet Me in St. Gallen), this film asks the question: Are you the Lover or the Loved One?We discuss why this film feels like a direct conversation with the millennial generation - tackling burnout, lost dreams, and the specific kind of heartbreak that comes with aging.Where movies, TV, and good vibes collide.ABOUT THE MOVIE: The Loved One (2026) follows Ellie (Anne Curtis) and Eric (Jericho Rosales), former lovers who cross paths again years after their separation. Based loosely on Roland Barthes’ A Lover's Discourse, the film explores memory, heartbreak, and the roles we play in relationships.*********************************************************************Connect with the Cinegeeks everywhere:Instagram: @CinegeeksPod – https://www.instagram.com/cinegeekspod/Facebook: Cinegeeks Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/cinegeekspodThreads: @cinegeekspod – https://www.threads.net/@cinegeekspodTikTok: @CinegeeksPH – https://www.tiktok.com/@cinegeeksphX (Twitter): @CinegeeksPod – https://x.com/CinegeeksPodBluesky: @cinegeekspod.bsky.social – https://bsky.app/profile/cinegeekspod.bsky.socialLetterboxd: @cinegeekspod – https://letterboxd.com/cinegeekspod/Website: https://www.cinegeekspod.comEmail for collabs and inquiries: cinegeekspod@gmail.com

In this episode, Roy and Angela are breaking down the biggest releases of January 2026. From Sam Raimi’s chaotic return to horror in Send Help to the zombie-filled sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, we’re covering the good, the bad, and the gory.

We also dive into the psychological thriller The Housemaid, the killer chimp movie Primate, and the nostalgia of the Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary re-release.Where movies, TV, and good vibes collide.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:23) Send Help (Sam Raimi Survival Horror Review)

(15:37) The Housemaid (Sydney Sweeney & Amanda Seyfried)

(26:43) Primate (2026 Creature Feature)

(33:59) 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Sequel Review)

(43:21) Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (25th Anniversary Extended)

ABOUT THE MOVIES:

Send Help (2026) - Sam Raimi is back with a survival horror-comedy starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. We discuss if this desert island nightmare balances the scares with the laughs.

The Housemaid - Based on Freida McFadden's bestseller, this thriller stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. Does the twist ending hold up on the big screen?

Primate - A natural horror film about a family pet gone wrong. Johannes Roberts directs this creature feature set in Hawaii.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - The 28 Days Later franchise continues. Directed by Nia DaCosta, this direct sequel to last year's 28 Years Later expands on the rage virus lore with Ralph Fiennes.

LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring (25th Anniversary) - Returning to Middle Earth in the cinema 25 years later. We talk about the Extended Edition experience and why Peter Jackson’s epic still holds up.

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If you thought 2025 was chaotic, wait until you see the slate for 2026.We are kicking off the year by looking ahead at the massive blockbusters, the video games sequels, and the sci-fi epics that could define the decade.We are joined once again by the council (Tito James and Tito Ian Lee from The Red Door Podcast and Smash from Smash That Screen) to draft our most hyped films of the year. Are we sold on Avengers: Doomsday? Is Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary the next Interstellar? And which one will come out on top: Mortal Kombat 2 or Street Fighter?Let us know in the comments: What is the ONE movie you are saving your money for this year?#Movies2026 #FilmPodcast #AvengersDoomsday #TheOdyssey #ProjectHailMary #RedDoorPodcast #CinemaCinegeeks Podcast is powered by RØDE and produced by Nerd Heard Studios.🔔 If you enjoy hanging out with us, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.*********************************************************Connect with the Cinegeeks everywhere:*Instagram: @CinegeeksPod – https://www.instagram.com/cinegeekspod/*Facebook: Cinegeeks Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/cinegeekspod*Threads: @cinegeekspod – https://www.threads.net/@cinegeekspod*TikTok: @CinegeeksPH – https://www.tiktok.com/@cinegeeksph*X (Twitter): @CinegeeksPod – https://x.com/CinegeeksPod*Bluesky: @cinegeekspod.bsky.social – https://bsky.app/profile/cinegeekspod.bsky.social*Letterboxd: @cinegeekspod – https://letterboxd.com/cinegeekspod/*Website: https://www.cinegeekspod.comEmail for collabs and inquiries: cinegeekspod@gmail.com

2025 was a massive year for cinema, giving us everything from superhero reboots to indie masterpieces... and a few massive box office flops we’d rather forget. We are breaking down the definitive list of the films that defined the year.In this episode, we are joined by Tito James and Tito Ian Lee from The Red Door Podcast and Smash from Smash That Screen to talk about our top picks and the biggest disappointments of 2025.

Let us know in the comments: What was your number one film of 2025?

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TIME TO DECK THE HALLS, CINEGEEKS!In this episode, Roy and Angela sit down with special guest and friend of the pod, Tito Ian Lee of The Red Door Podcast PH, to talk about their favorite Christmas movies of all time!We go through the Christmas movies that warmed our hearts, hit us with major nostalgia, made us senti in the Grab on the way to a reunion, and the ones that surprised us with really good storytelling under all the tinsel and cheesy tropes. From the timeless classics to the quieter gems that more people should be talking about, we build a running list of the ultimate holiday watchlist.Expect festive hot takes, chaotic laughter, Christmas nerd energy, and a lot of “you need to watch this, pero huwag mong panoorin nang walang hot chocolate.” Tell us your favorite Christmas movies of all time in the comments and help us build the community holiday watchlist for the year!Cinegeeks Podcast is powered by RØDE and produced by Nerd Heard Studios.🔔 If you enjoy hanging out with us, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.*********************************************************Connect with the Cinegeeks everywhere:Instagram: @CinegeeksPod – https://www.instagram.com/cinegeekspod/Facebook: Cinegeeks Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/cinegeekspodThreads: @cinegeekspod – https://www.threads.net/@cinegeekspodTikTok: @CinegeeksPH – https://www.tiktok.com/@cinegeeksphX (Twitter): @CinegeeksPod – https://x.com/CinegeeksPodBluesky: @cinegeekspod.bsky.social – https://bsky.app/profile/cinegeekspod.bsky.socialLetterboxd: @cinegeekspod – https://letterboxd.com/cinegeekspod/Website: https://www.cinegeekspod.comEmail for collabs and inquiries: cinegeekspod@gmail.com