This week on The Packcast, the founders are back to discuss their excursion to see “The Batman” (4:38 - 7:13) before skirting over to some F1 news of the week (7:13 - 12:48). After that Jeremy takes us through some Dune casting rumors and what they might mean for the sequel (12:50 - 17:24) before the group discuss Hollywood rumors in general and the frustration of bad journalism. (17:25 - 22:46) Finally, Logan wraps us up with some new Tv shows and movies being released this week! ( 22:47 - 30:00)
Content we're consuming: (46:53 - 54:08)
Everyone: The Batman (Theatres)
Jacob - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS4) Servant (Apple TV+) Peacemaker (HBO Max) The White Lotus (HBO)
Jeremy - Horizon: Forbidden West (PS5), Elden Ring (PS5), Euphoria (HBO)
Logan - The White Lotus (HBO), Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO) Elden Ring (PS5), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime), Inventing Anna (Netflix), KIMI (HBO Max)
Movies of the Week: (30:00- 46:40)
* Rescued by Ruby: Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby. Starring Grant Gustin. Directed by Katt Shea, Written by Karen Janszen.
* Umma: Amanda and her daughter live a quiet life on an American farm, but when the remains of her estranged mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the fear of turning into her own mother. Starring Sandra Oh. Directed and Written by Iris K. Shim.
* The Outfit: An expert tailor must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night. Starring Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, Dylan O’Brien, Nikki Amuka-Bird and Simon Russell Beale. Directed by Graham Moore who wrote alongside Johnathan McClain.
* Cheaper by the Dozen: The raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business Starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff. Directed by Gail Lerner, written by Kenya Barris and Jenifer Rice-Genzuk, based on the novel by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
* Deep Water: A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers. Starring Ben Affleck and Ana De Armas. Directed by Adrian Lyne, Written by Zach Helm and Sam Levinson based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith.
* X: In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives. Starring Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow, and Scott Mescudi. X. Directed and Written by Ti West. * Jujutsu Kaisen O: Yuta Okkotsu, a high schooler who gains control of an extremely powerful Cursed Spirit and gets enrolled in the Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School by Jujutsu Sorcerers to help him control his power and keep an eye on him. Starring Megumi Ogata. Directed by Seong-Hu Park, Written by Gege Akutami.
* Alice: A slave in the antebellum South escapes her secluded plantation only to discover a shocking reality that lies beyond the tree line.Starring Keke Palmer, Common and Jonny Lee Miller. Directed and Written by Krystin Ver Linden.
* Master: Two African American women begin to share disturbing experiences at a predominantly white college in New England. Starring Regina Hall. Directed and Written by Mariama Diallo.
* Black Crab: In a post-apocalyptic world, six soldiers on a covert mission must transport a mysterious package across a frozen archipelago. Noomi Rapace stars. Starring Noomi Rapace. Directed by Adam Berg who wrote alongside Pelle Radström based on the novel Jerker Virdborg.
