This week, we overcome immense geographical distance and endless webcam issues to bring you our much-anticipated review of Eclipse, the third instalment in the epic Twilight saga. The franchise continues to build on the very nuanced love triangle between Bella, Edward, and Jacob. So much so that we’re now questioning our past allegiances, constantly flip-flopping between Team Edward and Team Jacob. Meanwhile, the stakes rise even higher as a vampire army looms in the background, threatening to overshadow Bella’s big decision. Will she choose to become a vampire and spend eternity with Robert Pattinson, or stay human and pursue a doomed relationship with a werewolf stalker? Needless to say, we’re on the edge of our seats!

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Timestamps ;)

0:00 - Intro

3:52 - Eclipse Review

53:22 - News Chat

1:02:05 - What We've Been Watching

1:17:59 - Question Of The Week

Another year, another Melbourne International Film Festival (or MIFF, as I begrudgingly call it) is in the books. This time, we caught a screening of Hoard, a British indie film directed by first-time filmmaker Luna Carmoon. The story centers on a young woman grappling with the haunting memories of her troubled childhood, spent with her mother, an obsessive hoarder. Starring Saura Lightfoot-Leon and Joseph Quinn (whom some of us have dubbed the "young Jude Law"), the film delivers some truly grotesque and shocking moments that have unsurprisingly sparked a divide in our reactions. The narrative unfolds in a surreal and sometimes baffling manner, leaving much to unpack. Join us as we delve into the film's layers, exploring its themes of grief, memory, and unexpected connections. And since Luna managed to snag Joseph Quinn for her debut, we also take a moment to discuss which actors we’d realistically cast in our own first films.

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Timestamps ;)

0:00 - Intro

2:26 - Hoard Review

1:12:57 - News Chat

1:19:11 - What We've Been Watching

1:30:07 - Question Of The Week

Alien: Romulus marks the return of the iconic franchise to the big screen for the first time in seven years. And that of course means we have a duty to see it because two years ago we reviewed every single Alien movie (AvP doesn't count). Directed by horror filmmaker Fede Alvarez, Romulus is set in a distant colony where a group of young settlers finds themselves wanting for a better life. Unfortunately for them, their mission takes them to an "abandoned" space station where they have to survive the Xenomorphs. We discuss the fresh energy brought by a talented cast of younger actors, including Cailee Spaeny as Rain, who perfectly over the mantle from Ripley. The film's relentless atmosphere of dread and strong horror elements bring the terror and creativity of the series to new heights. And with an awesome and satisfying climax, Alien: Romulus is bound to greatly please long-time fans. Then after the review, we have to determine which Alien sequel should now be considered the best (because nothing tops Ridley's original film).

Timestamps ;)

0:00 - Intro

3:26 - Alien: Romulus Review

59:57 - News Chat

01:07:15 - What We've Been Watching

01:16:01 - Question Of The Week