Film Curious

Film Curious is a movie review podcast that takes a step back from the constant media consumption to discover and ponder great films across genres and time. A podcast where we let our intrigue guide us and are not afraid to explore whatever films pique our interest. To all you film lovers, casual theatergoers, at-home movie watchers, and streaming scrollers out there, think of Film Curious as your gateway into any and every kind of movie. One that doesn’t gatekeep but doesn’t shy away from respect for the craft either. So, take a dip, the water’s fine…

Film Curious is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #18

  A Wet, Hot Greek Mythology Summer & Spidey, Too! | Spider-Man Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Hadestown Reviews

  Aug 13, 20261h 26m

  In this episode of Film Curious, Ashley, Pete, and Nicole catch up on the latest summer blockbusters! Greek Mythology is having a moment at the box office with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey , starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland, along with the pro-shot Broadway production of Hadestown: The Musical . Finally, Spidey’s back and better than before with Spider-Man Brand New Day . The three discuss how the latest Spider-Man installment finally captures the original character, how this is Marvel’s introduction to years of X-Men to come, Tom Holland plays young again in The Odyssey , Nolan’s hyper specific adaptation of the epic poem, a strange walk around announcement for HHN, and how incredible Hadestown: The Musical was shot for the big screen. ⚠️ We get into spoilers for Spider-Man Brand New Day at 10:22! ⏱️Timestamps 00:00 Intro to Episode & Films We’ll Be Covering This Week 01:41 Spider-Man Brand New Review & Spoiler Discussion 35:20 The Odyssey Review & Discussion 50:24 Nikki from Obsession Walk Around Character at Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 55:44 Hadestown: The Musical Discussion & How It Compares to the Live Productions & Other Pro-Shot Shows 01:25:14 Outro - Thanks for Listening! Subscribe so you never miss a new film discovery!

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  Episode #17

  Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Spoiler Discussion | The Future Is Here & It Doesn’t Look Great for Humanity

  Jul 17, 20261h 14m

  In this episode of Film Curious, Ashley and Nicole do a deep dive on a smaller, lesser seen sci-fi adventure film that came out earlier this year, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die , directed by Gore Verbinski (the legend who brought you the first three Pirates of the Caribbean films) and starring Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, and Zazie Beetz. We had a lot of fun with this movie…but the subject of its story did bring up some fears and feelings that most of humanity is grappling with right now. We talk about technology and how this film’s closer to our reality than the dystopian imagining it may seem to be; is the purpose of life to be entertained; what happens when tech and government mingle; and is it too late to stop AI? And how the movie manages to weave all these ideas and commentary into one (fairly) cohesive story. ⚠️ We get into spoilers at 13:57! Streaming on Hulu📺 ⏱️Timestamps 00:00 Highlight Clip from Episode 00:57 Intro to the Episode & Film 02:48 The Movie’s Take on AI & Getting to See the Movie In Theaters 07:56 The Beginning of the Movie & Sam Rockwell’s Character’s Monologue About the Future 13:57 Spoiler Discussion Begins⚠️ 14:02 How the Film Feels Like a Graphic Novel, Things You Notice on a Second Watch, & the Striking Visuals of the Film 20:35 The Movie’s Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Signals of What’s Going to Happen 26:58 The Film’s Cynical View on AI & Safety Regulations Surrounding It Yet Still Understanding AI’s Appeal 31:36 Susan’s Storyline, How It Relates the Dangers of Tech and Government Intertwining, & How We’ve Conflated the Purpose of Life to Be Constantly Entertained 39:14 The Story’s Multiple Vignettes and How They’re Working Together 50:54 The Ending, Can AI Ever Be Trusted, & How This Film’s Still Joyful While Acknowledging Humanity’s Struggles 59:07 How Do You Uplift Smaller Work in an Algorithm That Drives Us to Be Extreme? 01:01:11 Wrap Up | The Beauty in the Film Medium & Storytelling Projecting Futures in Hopes to Prevent the Worst Case Scenario 01:11:18 What Movies We Might Be Covering Next 01:13:33 Outro - Thanks for Listening & Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🔔 🎬Subscribe so you never miss a new film discovery! Resources & References: Gore Verbinski Interview: From Big Budget Pirates to Ambitious Indie Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Making Of GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE - Best Of Behind The Scenes & Set Visit With Sam Rockwell Interviews With "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" Cast & Director Gore Verbinski Supergirl (2026) Pirates of the Caribbean | Original Trilogy (2003-2007 Tokyo Ghost (2015-2016) | Rick Remender & Sean Murphy I Love Boosters (2026) Avatar Flight of the Passage | Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom Ted Lasso (2020-Present) Black Mirror (2011-Present) Is God Is (2026) The Starling Girl (2023) Philip K. Dick The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) by Margaret Atwood The Bride (2026) The Lost Daughter (2021)

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  Episode #16

  Supergirl (2026) Review | As Good As Any Other Smaller Superhero Movie Out There & the James Gunn Effect That May Pose Problems for DC in the Future

  Jul 3, 20261 hour

  In this episode of Film Curious, Ashley and Pete review and break down the latest DC Studios theatrical release and second film under James Gunn’s leadership, Supergirl , starring Milly Alcock, Eve Ridley, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa! Aside from giving our overall impressions of the film (what we liked, loved, and didn’t enjoy), we get into a whole lot of superhero discussions, like: can DC succeed without James Gunn directing every movie, is the trend of using older songs going to get old for audiences, the silly double standards fans have for female superheroes, some of the worst superhero movies of all time, Marvel’s missteps, and a bunch of other tangents! ⚠️ We get into spoilers at 18:54! Available in theaters now 🎟️ ⏱️Timestamps 00:00 Highlight Clip from Episode 00:41 Intro to the Episode & Film 01:37 Ashley’s Monologue | Solid Story, Strong Performances, Fun Soundtrack, A Couple Major Issues with the Film’s Direction 04:46 Pete’s Non-Spoiler Review of the Movie | Not Everyone is James Gunn Dilemma & Silly Internet Reactions to Superhero Movies 18:54 Spoiler Discussion Begins⚠️ 19:23 Specific Parts of the Movie That Weren’t the Strongest 24:04 Pete’s Theories on the Floating Kryptonian Planet and Brainiac & Issues DC’s Going to Run Into with Its Upcoming Movies 26:38 The Film’s Strong Points, Best Scenes, & Ash’s Bad Take on Actors Playing Different Superheroes 34:41 Supergirl’s Random Jumps Scare, The Packed Box Office It Has to Compete With, & DC’s Upcoming TV Shows and Movies 41:00 The Double Standards in Superhero Content 43:00 This Film’s Ability to Sit in a Dramatic Moment without Comic Relief & The Difference between Supergirl and Superman 45:56 Superheroes Killing Villains Debate & Timetravel 51:10 Where’s the Dog?? | People Keep Messing with Krypto 52:20 Wrap Up |The Future of DC, Marvel Missteps, & How End Game Broke How People See Box Office Success 58:48 Outro - Thanks for Listening & Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🔔 🎬Subscribe so you never miss a new film discovery! Resources & References: Superman (2025) No Country for Old Men (2007) The End of Oak Street (2026) | Billy Joel “ My Life ” No Time to Die (2021) Man of Steel (2013) Daredevil (2003) The Cabin Factory (2024) The Last of Us (2013) She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) Avengers: End Game (2019) Captain Marvel (2019) Paper Girls (2016) Deadpool (2016) Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Toy Story 5 (2026) The Death of Robin Hood (2026) The Flash (2023) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2026)

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  Episode #15

  Disclosure Day Review | Spielberg’s Alien Fascination: How Does It Compare with Close Encounters & E.T.?

  Jun 26, 20261h 1m

  In this episode of Film Curious, Ashley and Pete review and break down the latest Steven Spielberg sci-fi action thriller, Disclosure Day , starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Colin Firth. We kick off the episode with how this film fits in with Spielberg’s other alien movies. Then move onto a spoiler discussion of the movie’s special effects, the uneven balance of great scenes and average ones, odd choices that weren't working for us, and the film’s greatest strengths, as well as debate how people would react to a real life disclosure day and much more. ⚠️ We get into spoilers at 5:18! Available in theaters now 🎟️ ⏱️Timestamps 00:00 Intro to the Episode & Film 00:45 Steven Spielberg’s Other Alien Films & How They Compare to Disclosure Day 02:29 Pete’s Overall Reaction to the Film | Non-Spoiler Review 05:18 Spoiler Discussion Begins⚠️ 06:04 The Film’s CGI | Would It Have Been Better with More Practical Effects? 09:15 Some Odd Choices Made | What Was and Wasn’t Working 14:53 The Film’s Greatest Strength | How Would Humanity React Debate 26:09 The Parts of the Movie That Are Absolutely Brilliant 29:18 The Alien & UFO Stories the Movie Is Based On & Uses in Its Story 31:57 Accepting the Film’s Ups and Downs & Trying to Understand “The Device” 35:37 A Complete Miss That Wasn’t Working at the Start of the Film 42:42 The Action Sequences & the Lack of Music During Them | John Williams Age & Last Film 45:14 Would People Believe Disclosure Day & Needing a Second Watch of Films 51:01 Hearing Dialogue & Sound System and Streaming Compression Side Tangent 56:50 Wrap Up | Final Consensus and Thoughts & Upcoming New Releases 01:00:00 Outro - (Go Knicks!) Thanks for Listening & Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🔔 🎬Subscribe so you never miss a new film discovery! Resources & References: On Film…with Kevin McCarthy | Steven Spielberg Podcast Interview Disclosure Day, ET, Close Encounters, Jaws, Raiders, Private Ryan NY Times The Daily | Steven Spielberg on the Real Life Evidence That Inspired 'Disclosure Day' E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) War of the Worlds (2005) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) Minority Report (2002) The Dark Tower (2017) The Fugitive (1993) Stranger Than Heaven (2027) | Tupac Appearing in an Upcoming Video Game Troll 2 (1990) Sound of Metal (2019) Sinners (2025) Nope (2022)

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  Episode #14

  Backrooms Review | Does This Work as a Fully Formed Story or Is It Running on Aesthetics & Concepts?

  Jun 18, 202655 min

  *Editors Note: Hey folks! Apologies for a couple strange glitches for a few seconds at around the 31:00 and 52:30 marks (you'll here a repetition of a phrase several times from Nicole pulled from another part of the episode). Something strange happened with the editing software while processing and exporting. In this episode of Film Curious, Ashley, Pete, and Nicole dissect the latest A24 psychological horror film, Backrooms , directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons and starring Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave). We start off with the movie’s success at the box office and others of its kind, our initial impressions of the movie, and then onto a deep dive, spoiler discussion of what we felt was missing story wise (if anything, depends which of us you ask), its nailing of the 90s aesthetic, and our theories on the backrooms: what they are, how they work, and what they represent for different characters. ⚠️ We get into spoilers at 8:09! Available in theaters now 🎟️ ⏱️Timestamps 00:00 Highlight Clip from Episode 00:47 Intro to the Episode & Film 02:40 The Success of the Movie & What’s Hollywood Going to Take Away from Its Success 03:51 How Original the Story Really Is & Issues with Its Storytelling 07:02 Arguments for What Was Working in the Film 08:09 Spoiler Discussion Begins⚠️ 08:42 The Film’s Atmosphere & Aesthetic, Ability to Build Dread and Unease, & Bigger Messages 18:33 Debating Whether the Movie Was Overly Vague 20:22 Our Theories on the Backrooms, the Story Contradictions, & Understanding the Ending 31:52 The Parts of the Story That Didn’t Feel Fleshed Out Enough 40:09 Is a Rewatch Necessary? Will There Be Sequels to Backrooms? 47:25 Wrap Up | Getting Some AI Critique Vibes from the Movie & Final Thoughts 53:57 Outro - Thanks for Listening & Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🔔 🎬Subscribe so you never miss a new film discovery! Resources & References: Variety Article | ‘Backrooms’ Becomes A24’s First Movie to Surpass $200 Million Globally, Overtaking ‘Marty Supreme’ as Studio’s Highest-Grossing Release Kane Pixels | The Backrooms (Found Footage) Marty Supreme (2025) A24 Films Obsession (2026) Channel Zero (2016-2018) The Blair Witch Project (1999) Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) The Worst Person in the World (2021) Sentimental Value (2025) I Love Boosters (2026) Piranesi | Novel by Susanna Clarke

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