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This might be the most divisive movie out right now.

On this episode of Thumb War, we break down The Drama — the new A24 film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson — and try to figure out what it’s actually saying.

We get into:

The “big secret” and why it’s so controversial

Why audiences are completely split on this movie

Moments that feel like comedy vs moments that feel… off

What the movie might actually be trying to say about judgment and redemption

Characters that are intentionally unbearable

Why this feels like a “crazy pills” movie

Plus: the A24 expectations vs reality, and whether this is bold filmmaking… or just a mess.

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They made a sequel to a movie that already had a perfect ending…

On this episode of Thumb War, we break down Ready or Not 2: Here I Come — the follow-up to the surprise horror hit Ready or Not.

We get into:

Why the first movie worked so well

Whether this sequel was even necessary

The horror/comedy balance (and when it doesn’t work)

The new “game” and expanded world

Moments that feel fun vs moments that feel… off

Tonal shifts between brutal and absurd

Plus: Samara Weaving’s return, the expanded mythology, and why sequels to “perfect” movies are so hard to pull off. Is this a worthy continuation… or should they have left it alone?

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This week’s Patreon-only Thumb War is a classic check-in episode — no formal review, just us catching up and going wherever the conversation takes us.

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We get into:

Trivia and random movie tangents

A deep dive into what’s going on with Star Trek right now

The Andy Weir conversation and sci-fi expectations

Why some shows just aren’t connecting

A peek behind the curtain on YouTube, Shorts, and growing the podcast

And a bunch of side quests along the way

Loose, opinionated, and all over the place — exactly how these Patreon hangs are supposed to go.

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On this episode of Thumb War, we revisit Star Wars: A New Hope and break down why it became one of the most influential films of all time.

We discuss the film’s impact, performances, practical effects, and why it still resonates decades later — along with a few modern critiques and observations.

Does it still hold up? Or is it all nostalgia?

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On this episode of Thumb War, we review Project Hail Mary, the new sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling.

We break down the story, performances, humor, and emotional beats, plus how the film balances complex science with accessibility.

We also discuss:

The structure and flashbacks

The tone and comedy

Trailer spoilers and audience expectations

And whether the movie sticks the landing

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