Description: In this episode, hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman kick things off with the latest Oscar updates, starting with TIFF People's Choice Winner "The Life of Chuck," which has been picked up by Neon for a summer 2025 release. They speculate whether Neon will push "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" as a second Oscar contender. The duo also cover "Emilia Perez" climbing to the #2 Best Picture favorite on Gold Derby, Paramount's acquisition of "September 5" after its Venice and Telluride success, and Clint Eastwood's upcoming release of "Juror #2" on November 1st. Other news includes Tom Hardy's departure from the "Venom" franchise, Daniel Day-Lewis coming out of retirement, and California's new laws for long-term digital purchases. The conversation then shifts to streaming releases, with reviews of Netflix's "Will and Harper" and Apple TV+'s "Wolfs." Special guest Joe Costa joins the show, diving into the successes of "The Wild Robot" before breaking down the underwhelming reception of "Megalopolis."
