# closer (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover closer. Page: Feed: --- ## [Earthset: A Portrait of Unfinished Business](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/earthset-a-portrait-of-unfinished) _2026-08-13 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ What a photograph taken from the Moon says about the unfinished work of public policy. A farewell from The Bell’s 2025-2026 editorial team. ## [142. You Ody-ssey The Odyssey in 70MM IMAX](https://zencastr.com/z/HgbeYJEQ) _2026-08-11 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review director Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and director Destin Daniel Cretton’s Spider-Man Brand New Day. The boys also get hyped for Matt Damon’s upcoming film from the Everything Everywhere All at Once directors (The Daniels) and they celebrate the huge theatrical box office milestones that have been surpassed this year. Plus, they discuss the Warnermount merger, the… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a76a33516d624e98e314b93/size/171252026/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/292d40e5-6654-4d48-b8c3-4934b15df3aa.mp3) ## [The Alberta Referendum: A Ten-Question Identity Test](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/the-alberta-referendum-a-ten-question) _2026-08-03 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ Alberta’s upcoming referendum goes beyond separation to ask what it means to be Albertan, but its narrow view turns this vote into a choice between a caricature of the province and reality. ## [141. Not All Rice](https://zencastr.com/z/9aaBWJdK) _2026-07-28 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Simon & Adrian review the final season of dramedy series, The Bear. Adrian also reviews family comedy, The Sheep Detectives; while Simon defends the series finale for Amazon’s The Boys. Additionally, the two pals analyze Netflix’s second quarter earnings report, they discuss the outlook for the Marvel Cinematic Universe pre and post Avengers Secret Wars, and they speculate on the new casting for… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a639704d1719f85c3060bf7/size/234287757/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/9b8364c0-4076-4572-b144-4ddb4028a7dc.mp3) ## [Normalizing the Override (Part 3): Notwithstanding Québec, with Daniel Béland](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/normalizing-the-override-part-3-notwithstanding) _2026-07-24 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ Every series needs a closer, and we saved a heavy hitter for ours. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208360432/22217930a396e4099ac70fb847e731ec.mp3) ## [Kicking the Can Down the Road? The Implementation Gaps in Canada’s New Safe Social Media Act](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/kicking-the-can-down-the-road-the) _2026-07-17 · Shane Joy · The Bell_ While new legislation makes good on the government’s promise to govern persistent digital harm against youth, several critical components are yet to be determined. ## [140. The Pitt is Overrated](https://zencastr.com/z/-c3OJ7bS) _2026-07-14 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon examine the recent reporting from The Hollywood Reporter concerning the rocky development of director Craig Gillespie’s DC Universe Supergirl film. They also discuss the recently announced Emmy nominations and Adrian presents his somewhat positive outlook on the upcoming TV series adaptation for role-playing video game franchise, Persona. Plus, Adrian reviews the horror film… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a55afea8588ad29893e4101/size/221619770/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/902e7ddd-e4e4-4d32-b286-8daa67f358cc.mp3) ## [To Manage Its Growing Drought Crisis, Canada Could Look Across the Pacific](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/to-manage-its-growing-drought-crisis) _2026-07-03 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ Australia’s unified framework offers lessons for improving freshwater governance and drought resilience across Canada’s stressed water systems. ## [139. Krem de la Krem of 2D Villains](https://zencastr.com/z/jbvQxaNC) _2026-06-30 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review director Craig Gillespie’s DC Universe film, Supergirl. Plus, Adrian raves about Pixar’s Hoppers animated film and critiques the Netflix film, Apex; while Simon explains why he strongly recommends Apple TV’s horror/comedy Widow’s Bay. Additionally, the two pals discuss The Office actor Rainn Wilson’s bizarre opinion on modern TV comedies, they analyze the reasoning behind… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a3f0a1434f601234fc103a1/size/207333818/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/99259ae6-bae0-4f4b-afef-3e79ea8f27c8.mp3) ## [Without Black Voices, Canada’s AI Strategy Is Already Broken](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/without-black-voices-canadas-ai-strategy) _2026-06-25 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ Canada cannot claim to build an “AI for all” while excluding the communities most vulnerable to algorithmic bias. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KVoVNiXRVcmb) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Deciding Whose Lives Count: Canadian Policy on the Cost of Living Crisis](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/deciding-whose-lives-count-canadian) _2026-06-18 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ A personal reflection on what the intersection between income inequality and life expectancy looks like to those who live it, and to those who legislate it. ## [138. There is Dinosaurs Now](https://zencastr.com/z/SXpuwaw5) _2026-06-16 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Simon & Adrian review director Steven Spielberg’s alien conspiracy film, Disclosure Day; and director Kane Parson’s horror film Backrooms. Plus, the two pals discuss Pig director Michael Sarnoski’s upcoming Death Stranding film adaptation; while also discussing the recent opening of a Paramount video game studio. Additionally, they speculate on the upcoming 2026 films that are likely to cross the… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a2d5c3fa5719d82bf5046a8/size/175472973/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/de67f9a5-c42d-49d4-9aca-832a13e6d806.mp3) ## [An Invisible United Nations is a Vulnerable United Nations](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/an-invisible-united-nations-is-a) _2026-06-11 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ In an era of declining trust and rising skepticism in global institutions, the next Secretary-General must become a publicly visible advocate and champion of multilateralism. ## [Un « Non » qui lui appartient : la génération privée du débat national](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/un-non-qui-leur-appartient-la-generation) _2026-06-05 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ A "No" of Their Own: Quebec's Untested Generation and the National Question ## [137. A Theme Park Film with Martin Scorsese](https://zencastr.com/z/dshdXgue) _2026-06-02 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review the Star Wars adventure film, Mandalorian & Grogu, from director Jon Favreau. They also get excited about Spider Noir and the second season of Daredevil Born Again; while questioning the quality of the final season of Amazon’s The Boys. Plus, they examine the recent Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) guidelines asking American streamers to… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a1ccf3d667e0a7013949c50/size/186867962/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/5a39c85d-2b3d-415a-8cac-46abcbb15fb3.mp3) ## [Understanding Major Projects in Canada and Indigenous Consultation with Jesse McCormick](https://maxpolicy.substack.com/p/understanding-major-projects-in-canada) _2026-05-28 · Kimberley Moriarity · The Bell_ In the latest episode of The Bellwether, host Hermon Afowork is joined by Jesse McCormick. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199600257/e4c93f967fe614e63aebdffd3733e131.mp3) ## [136. I Like Watching You Sleep](https://zencastr.com/z/dV6pk50e) _2026-05-19 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Simon & Adrian review director Curry Barker’s horror flick, Obsession. Plus, Adrian reviews The Devil Wears Prada and The Devil Wears Prada 2. Additionally, the two pals examine the recently revealed details concerning HBO’s Lanterns TV series; while getting excited for Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy’s passion for this new DC Universe project. In addition, the hosts discuss Jurassic Park… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a072d613977437c7a309cee/size/207333267/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/9d495561-671b-4e34-895d-8c35816803ef.mp3) ## [135. Apologies to Ken for Talking Aboot Video Games](https://zencastr.com/z/O-0IxnBv) _2026-05-05 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Sick Adrian and fact-confused Simon discuss the upcoming slate of video game film & TV adaptations! They dive into speculation regarding Warfare writer/director Alex Garland’s Elden Ring film, Alien: Earth showrunner Noah Hawley’s Far Cry series, and Weapons writer/director Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film (or vilm, if your a weirdo). Plus, Adrian reviews horror film, Oddity, from Hokum director… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69f7d5775c6c82ec57b44da1/size/183466701/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/15ad9138-1da0-46f7-9851-5cd26e1c9a07.mp3) ## [134. They Know What They Are & They're Proud](https://zencastr.com/z/rHXDyICJ) _2026-04-21 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon take a look (from the outside looking in) at the 2026 CinemaCon announcements! They dive into CinemaCon based announcement discussions on Paddington, The Hunt for Gollum, Avengers Doomsday, Resident Evil, Godzilla Minus 0, Coyote VS ACME, Disney’s Infinity Vision theatrical format, Dune 3, and Disclosure Day. Plus, Adrian reviews the romcom Regretting You and the first two episodes… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69e57ab1b65f742e5b057894/size/187534394/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/b2ca1634-83f3-4b2c-8af9-0759ea491ffd.mp3) ## [133. This is the Space Episode](https://zencastr.com/z/pgKYh9a1) _2026-04-07 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Simon & Adrian review the hit science fiction comedy, Project Hail Mary, from directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Plus, Adrian finally watches Raiders of the Lost Arc & reviews Zootopia 2; while Simon raves about the third season of HBO’s White Lotus. Additionally, they examine the recent trailer and release date for HBO’s Harry Potter series and all the baggage attached to the project.… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69cf32f2e3da48786523d6ea/size/217488698/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/a4071031-ff72-44e3-a005-385f715b3a0f.mp3) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oyaYXANiFs6Z) _2026-04-07 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [132. Ready or Not: Here We Come to the Theatre](https://zencastr.com/z/Lt_ktqpi) _2026-03-24 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian and Simon review director’s Matt Bettinelli Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s comedy/horror film, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Plus, Adrian reviews director Ian Tuason’s sound-centred horror film Undertone and director Akiva Schaffer’s comedy Naked Gun. Additionally, the two pals discuss the 98th Academy Awards ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien, Universal Pictures’ new theatrical release window, and… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69bde682819e3735bbd254f6/size/194694074/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/9a16cc6e-26c5-48a5-8f8b-d6b83d0c545b.mp3) ## [131. A House of the Seven Thrones](https://zencastr.com/z/xBlpq_Pa) _2026-03-10 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review HBO’s first season of Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Meanwhile, Adrian reviews both director Kevin Williamson’s Scream 7 and director Matt Johnson’s Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. Plus, the two pals take another look at the Warner Brothers merger saga; with Netflix having dropped out of the deal and Paramount emerging victorious. They also… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69ae2a354bef2d4d6204ca0d/size/193867514/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/0ace6ba5-73cd-43d4-9d09-536336b0b147.mp3) ## [130. Marty Supreme Fries](https://zencastr.com/z/N4MvCxhQ) _2026-02-24 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Simon & Adrian review director Josh Safdie’s ping pong drama, Marty Supreme. They also review Disney+ series Wonder Man and Netflix’s People We Meet On Vacation. Plus, they examine HBO’s bold claim with respect to their upcoming Harry Potter TV series, Apple’s potential expansion of the Severance universe, and the unique nature of the Nicholas Cage starring Spider-Noir series on Amazon Prime… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/699a74441322d44a9e6a9079/size/193729850/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/bb915792-183a-40ab-8950-3d31e6718937.mp3) ## [129. Jon "Cured" Hamm](https://zencastr.com/z/ZqWeOSyb) _2026-02-10 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon assess the potential folly of creating an HBO TV series based upon the very open-ended Baldur’s Gate 3 video game. They also review the Jon Hamm starring Apple TV series, Your Friend’s & Neighbours Season 1, director Edgar Wright’s Glen Powell starring action film The Running Man, and the early episodes of director Destin Daniel Cretton’s Wonder Man Disney+ series. Additionally, the… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69894a01ab7b5d30bbe08ae0/size/230481530/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/84139677-64ad-405e-b60e-7d7c8445900a.mp3) ## [128. The Bridgertown](https://zencastr.com/z/MvhqwR4d) _2026-01-27 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review director Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and director Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On?. Plus, they take a look at the recently announced Oscar nominations, the casting of Sons of Anarchy actor Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War TV series adaptation, and the new leadership over at Lucasfilm. Adrian also questions the validity of the sheer number of… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/69754043924612c8ad32d540/size/242638605/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/cf0bd2ac-55eb-4311-b088-ecb39780e0b6.mp3) ## [127. We Should Have a Sleepover](https://zencastr.com/z/6iKZS9lc) _2026-01-13 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ To start the new year off right, the two pals name their most anticipated TV series and movies of 2026. Simon & Adrian also review the series finale of The Duffer Brothers’s hit Netflix TV series’ Stranger Things. Plus, they discuss A Man on the Inside season 2, Slow Horses, The Walking Dead Season 11, and Fleabag. The two comrades also converse about the new Disney+ vertical video format, the… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6964f6c6cb27cb441e3658dd/size/241893267/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/3eda4afa-7c14-4eb0-9936-6311a5575a05.mp3) ## [126. Bad Enddington](https://zencastr.com/z/D0WxkVf-) _2025-12-30 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review director Rian Johnson’s film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. With the end of 2025 looming, the two buddies take a look at the best films and TV series of the year. They also examine the potential consequences of Disney’s fast and loose marketing for the Marvel Cinematic Universe by choosing to reveal Steve Rogers’ (actor Chris Evans) return to the MCU in Avengers… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/694f57cc8c4288bc27f9b1b4/size/262376954/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/47e309a0-3bbd-4bb6-b20c-e585d56d325f.mp3) ## [125. Toe Sucker McGee](https://zencastr.com/z/mKIZfCLy) _2025-12-16 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Simon & Adrian take a hard look at the recently announced Netflix & Warner Brothers merger from multiple angles. Will Paramount be able to stop the merger in it’s tracks with it’s aggressively priced hostile takeover bid? Time will tell. The two pals also get real baffled by legendary director Quentin Tarantino’s weird hot-take regarding skilled The Fabelman’s actor Paul Dano. Plus, the two fans… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/693cdd549ff9725d19c07a04/size/219793869/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/dd51cc97-0ce1-473f-a974-8c5770909522.mp3) ## [124. A Cover-Up by Big Cabbage](https://zencastr.com/z/GdcAcHin) _2025-12-02 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon get excited about Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 5! They also discuss the latest seasons of Pluribus, Hacks, Shōgun, The Chair Company, and Only Murders in the Building. In addition, they speculate as to what the upcoming TV & film adaptations for Far Cry and The Legend of Zelda might look like; while also examining the crazy box office success of Disney’s animated film Zootopia… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/692e7ebdb14553bfa1eefa32/size/210531789/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/8afee65a-4d5a-4fb4-be9e-d58b15c9210f.mp3) ## [123. Zootwopia: Man of 2morrow](https://zencastr.com/z/f_Xo6xrx) _2025-11-18 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian and Simon review director Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator Badlands and Vince Gilligan’s new Apple TV series, Pluribus. Plus, the two buddies discuss Disney’s recent AI push, the upcoming DC Crime mockuseries and a new Brendan Fraser/Rachel Weisz starring Mummy film. Additionally, Adrian goes off on a Secret Lives of Mormon Wives tangent, Simon corrects the record about the potential Warner… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/691a4ae99618301f017c1f63/size/209553146/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/f112eabb-2b99-4638-bb7a-650561671b6a.mp3) ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CwrWNyIScXKT) _2025-11-18 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [122. Nobody Wants Paramount to Buy Warner Brothers](https://zencastr.com/z/XrUz0pqX) _2025-11-04 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian and Simon review director Aziz Ansari’s comedy film, Good Fortune. The two pals also examine the potential consequences of a purchase of Warner Brothers by Paramount (or any other major studio, for that matter) and Disney’s bizarre choice to not go ahead with director Steven Soderbergh’s Star Wars sequel film with actor Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren. They also discuss Paramount’s prolific… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6907fe004535ea1c73d0f655/size/292244301/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/383af0ca-2ed5-4bb4-bb49-47011f6bab1f.mp3) ## [121. The Dangers of Thinking That You're Smarter Than You Are](https://zencastr.com/z/3xe4iOst) _2025-10-21 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian and Simon review director Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and writer/director James Gunn’s Peacemaker Season 2. Additionally, they examine the somewhat ridiculous production costs for Star wars Rise of Skywalker; while they compare the production costs and quality of the Star Wars Andor TV series. Plus, Apple doesn’t like “plus” anymore as they vibrantly rebrand their… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68f51704a187be693b8aeebc/size/298640762/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/30f3d59a-efc5-4ddc-aa14-fb7852741d06.mp3) ## [120. GrAySoN](https://zencastr.com/z/YWwHFH_6) _2025-10-07 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review director Francis Lawrence’s film, A Long Walk. As a core topic of the show this week, they discuss the incoming influence of AI on the film & TV industry; and the controversial introduction of AI actor, Tilly Norwood. In addition, the two pals talk about the twists and turns in James Gunn’s Peacemaker Season 2, get excited about Stranger Things Season 5, and begin worrying… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68e32a96334ec7274fcffc67/size/240101882/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/8a5c02c0-cf9d-4f8d-8ace-294143a79118.mp3) ## [119. Toxic Gas in an Airplane Cabin](https://zencastr.com/z/LSV4ocD5) _2025-09-23 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon dive into the highlights, wins, and losses at the 77th Emmy Awards! Additionally, they examine the implications of the Jimmy Kimmel Live suspension over at ABC; while showing their support for free speech in America and a fair amount of disdain for Disney’s lack of courage. Plus, they discuss the hit limited series Adolescence, the upcoming Lex Luthor & Superman team-up in Superman… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68d024c0b52830c36feee2a4/size/227030733/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/40402c89-3933-4589-aca1-d0486ef04e37.mp3) ## [118. Long Story (not so) Short](https://zencastr.com/z/ubEl3xwT) _2025-09-09 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian and Simon struggle with dates and names for over 3 hours. The two pals rave about the style and tone of Peacemaker Season 2. They also discuss Bojack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s Long Story Short and the Duffer Brother’s Stranger Things Season 2. Additionally, they converse about about the films shown-off at the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival;… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68bdb1e163e5666b21c0eba5/size/297788884/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/33ef80ad-90aa-4343-9cc0-01d34c348de6.mp3) ## [117. Pussy Poppin' Peacemaker](https://zencastr.com/z/l0aJ73W8) _2025-08-26 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review director Zach Cregger’s horror film, Weapons; and James Gunn’s Season 2 Episode 1 of Peacemaker. Plus, they take a look at the various film & TV trailers released this week; including trailers for the Daniel Day Lewis starring Anemone, the Jason Bateman directed Black Rabbit on Netflix, Fallout Season 2, and horror film following a dog’s perspective, Good Boy. Additionally,… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68ab32fe13a8f6ee0165638e/size/306196749/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/d0857897-76b1-4515-91b4-f08a7a47dec5.mp3) ## [116. Rooting for the Americans in Avatar](https://zencastr.com/z/QsvMJJ2x) _2025-08-12 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review director Ari Aster’s Eddington and director Matt Shakman’s Fantastic 4: First Steps. They also gush about how much they love the Star Wars Andor TV series and Cassian Andor’s bitter sweet ending in Rogue One. Additionally, the pals discuss the new Avatar Fire & Ash trailer and Spider-Man Brand New Day’s focus on practical effects. Simon also goes on a bit of a tangent in a… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/689955adcd6553257374224d/size/274881338/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/7178077a-e037-48f7-960e-d07110dfd483.mp3) ## [115. Don't Make Shit, Unless Into Toilet](https://zencastr.com/z/w0huob37) _2025-07-29 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ The Emmy nominees have been announced! Adrian and Simon examine the Emmy nominations and snubs for the 77th Emmy Awards. Why were there no actors from Andor nominated in any of the major acting categories? Will Apple’s The Studio and Severance sweep the awards show? They discuss all of this and more! Plus, they analyze Marvel President Kevin Feige’s recent pre-Comic Con presentation about the… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/688771b5db164baf89fb86b4/size/308935053/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/09646919-bbef-40d7-94a6-2917ae13bdd1.mp3) ## [114. Dur-Rex V Superman](https://zencastr.com/z/171vXx6v) _2025-07-15 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Holy moly, it’s a pretty rock’n time for blockbuster movies this summer; and we’re love’n it! Simon & Adrian review director James Gunn’s Superman and director Gareth Edwards Jurassic World Rebirth. They also analyze the potential consequences of The Last of Us creator Neil Druckman’s departure from The Last of Us HBO series. On a somewhat gaming related-note, they also get hyped-up about… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68731e51b64f93bd6c15fdac/size/217743290/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/abc8126d-4323-4db6-8c4e-cacff10c3354.mp3) ## [A Closer Look | Superman (2025)](https://zencastr.com/z/gKEv6tKG) _2025-07-13 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review & discuss director James Gunn’s first DC Universe film, Superman. This deep dive review is initially spoiler-free and becomes spoiler-heavy at a very clearly defined moment during the discussion at the 14:23 minute marker. For a live-action video version of this podcast, please visit this link for a video on the Just Another Review Youtube channel. This bonus episode was… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68713b58bbe7de2065ebef57/size/81765717/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/4b996d0c-c7dc-4b6a-9284-cbd0c54bb73a.mp3) ## [113. It's About the Characters](https://zencastr.com/z/w2EpCrp5) _2025-07-01 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Simon & Adrian review director Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later and director Len Wiseman’s Ballerina. They discuss the hiring of Dune director Denis Villeneuve’s as Amazon’s first James Bond film director, Superman director James Gunn’s recent candid responses about his fledgling DC Universe, and the box office struggles (despite earning 550 million dollars) of Tom Cruise's latest Mission Impossible… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68613b09b45963f04ee9720d/size/210846861/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/4cd7d961-f326-4082-9266-5e92b94e8c08.mp3) ## [112. Octavia Spencer Holding a Gun](https://zencastr.com/z/5b4NU-8x) _2025-06-17 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review director Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. They also examine the history of the Mission Impossible franchise and rank the movies in the most haphazard way possible. Additionally, Adrian reviews horror film Bring Her Back and Final Destination Bloodlines; while Simon talks Andor Season 2. They also converse about the upcoming Warner Brothers… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/684de63833123e0724138b03/size/261232467/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/80294c5b-31bd-48cc-8aa6-0c4d7deb6969.mp3) ## [111. F is for Friendship](https://zencastr.com/z/2fXq-CXA) _2025-06-03 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Long time buds (some might say, pals), Adrian and Simon, review the Andrew DeYoung directed Tim Robinson comedy film, Friendship! They also review the final episode of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 and Adrian raves about how much he adores the second season of the Star Wars series Andor. In addition, the pals discuss the pushed release dates for the upcoming Avengers films, the Thunderbolts\*… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/683b4a0d86d65263d55c1390/size/183721890/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/fb422da9-d1e5-4d42-b453-84fc623ba174.mp3) ## [A Closer Look | The Last of Us - Season 2•Episode 7](https://zencastr.com/z/mDhSe_Yq) _2025-05-31 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review & discuss Season 2 • Episode 7 of HBO's The Last of Us (“Convergence”). This deep dive review is initially spoiler-free and becomes spoiler heavy at a very clearly defined moment during the discussion at about the 5:33 minute mark. Please check out this YouTube Link for a video/live-action version of this very same review discussion. This bonus episode was recorded in Canada… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/683893029eee00b56719da6a/size/61405141/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/8c429efc-bdf7-4860-8bf1-1dee95e9e01c.mp3) ## [A Closer Look | The Last of Us - Season 2•Episode 6](https://zencastr.com/z/puFnkAAX) _2025-05-22 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review & discuss Season 2 • Episode 6 of HBO's The Last of Us (“The Price”). This deep dive review is initially spoiler-free and becomes spoiler heavy at a very clearly defined moment during the discussion at about the 5:39 minute mark. Please check out this YouTube Link for a video/live-action version of this very same review discussion. This bonus episode was recorded in Canada on… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/682b82410cc35563e93bc095/size/45778261/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/0f88b952-125b-4f6b-949c-eeb6445c3b56.mp3) ## [110. Holier than Pope Robert Prevost from Chicago](https://zencastr.com/z/d3g0_Wai) _2025-05-20 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review PlayStation Studios’ recent horror film, Until Dawn, and episodes 5 & 6 of season 2 of The Last of Us on HBO! They also discuss Tom Cruise’s upcoming Mission Impossible film, the potential for new tariffs on the film industry, Thunderbolts\* director Jake Schreier’s potential X-Men movie, and Max’s re-rebrand to HBO Max. Additionally, the two pals analyze the trailers for… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/682b86b3ec7f001e297cbf19/size/224956578/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/f195aa66-e5b1-4672-953a-bb49343828f5.mp3) ## [A Closer Look | The Last of Us - Season 2•Episode 5](https://zencastr.com/z/xHQ8FgOe) _2025-05-16 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review & discuss Season 2 • Episode 5 of HBO's The Last of Us (“Feel Her Love”). This deep dive review is initially spoiler-free and becomes spoiler heavy at a very clearly defined moment during the discussion at about the 5:06 minute mark. Please check out this YouTube Link for a video/live-action version of this very same review discussion. This bonus episode was recorded in… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68222c90a07b061272524d99/size/41037205/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/5961143a-48e1-4211-86cd-9e72a396f4f3.mp3) ## [A Closer Look | Thunderbolts\* (2025)](https://zencastr.com/z/14whLS03) _2025-05-12 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review & discuss director Jake Schreier’s Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Thunderbolts\*. This deep dive review is initially spoiler-free and becomes spoiler-heavy at a very clearly defined moment during the discussion at the 12:45 minute mark. Please check out this YouTube Link for a video/live-action version of this very same review discussion. This bonus episode was recorded in… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/682169343442eb8b6c8713ab/size/70185677/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/eb5908e8-d3cd-4a4f-b03b-baef5e83ae79.mp3) ## [A Closer Look | The Last of Us - Season 2•Episode 4](https://zencastr.com/z/6BSLRFH_) _2025-05-08 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian & Simon review & discuss Season 2 • Episode 4 of HBO's The Last of Us (“Day One”). This deep dive review is initially spoiler-free and becomes spoiler heavy at a very clearly defined moment during the discussion at about the 5:32 minute mark. Please check out this link for a video/live-action version of this very same review discussion. This bonus episode was recorded in Canada on May 2nd… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68191022e7b241e02c8cc8f5/size/45431067/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/55e02c49-718a-4ec5-a07f-d05be9b52997.mp3) ## [109. Ted Saran-Doos & Don'ts of MCU Refrigerator Repair](https://zencastr.com/z/VDToxV6L) _2025-05-06 · Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast_ Adrian and Simon review the hit Jake Schreier directed Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Thunderbolts\* and HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2, episodes 3 & 4. Additionally, they discuss Netflix CEO Ted Serandos’ thoughts on the theatrical experience; and they examine the box office success of director Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners. Plus, they rave about the trailers for both director Zach Cregger’s Weapon… [Listen](https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/681838d97eb2fe250a510945/size/172819948/audio-files/6775830efe6bc1daa68b851c/460a22f1-2d7d-4739-9e27-6a22ddf15bf2.mp3)