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RetconndAvatar’s Visuals Saved It. Iron Lung's Didn’t.This week we split the episode in half:Avatar: Fire and Ash — incredible visuals, very mixed feelings on the story.Iron Lung — an ambitious horror adaptation that didn’t quite land for us.A sillier-than-usual episode with real debate, thoughtful criticism, and some strong opinions about spectacle vs storytelling.
2026-02-241h 24
RetconndSend Help Is Just Plain Fun (And Rachel McAdams Rules)This week on Retconnd, we talk about Send Help, and surprisingly, we mostly agree.The performances really work, the writing is fun, and Rachel McAdams continues to prove why she’s so great. A relaxed, funny, and thoughtful conversation about a movie that knows what it’s doing.
2026-02-0947 min
RetconndHamnet Is a Masterpiece + We Ranked All of 2025 | RetconndWe all agreed on something for once: how we feel about Hamnet.After breaking down Jessie Buckley’s performance and why the film hit so hard, we run through every 2025 movie we’ve watched and rank the entire year so far, including some surprises, a few disappointments, and one movie we all despise.
2026-01-261h 54
RetconndWe Couldn't Agree on Marty SupremeWe were completely split on Marty Supreme, from 1.5 stars to 4.5 stars.This episode is a true back-and-forth as we debate the writing, argue over the message, and clash on the ending. No clear winner, no forced agreement, just an honest conversation about why this movie worked for some of us and absolutely didn’t for others.
2026-01-122h 12
RetconndThis Was Supposed To Be a Movie ReviewWe planned to talk about Die, My Love.We did not succeed.This episode turns into an accidental hangout where movies are still the backdrop, but the conversation spirals into food, holidays, and the kinds of director debates that pop up when structure disappears. Loose, funny, and very on-brand for Retconnd, even when we miss the assignment.
2025-12-222h 05
RetconndThis Frankenstein Adaptation Surprised Us - Here's WhyIn this episode, we dig into the newest adaptation of Frankenstein, exploring how the movie handles themes of empathy, creation, and fatherhood. We break down how it lines up with the original novel, where it takes big swings, and why one of us didn’t fully buy into the film’s approach (even though we all understood each other’s logic).A thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly emotional conversation about one of the most iconic stories ever told.
2025-12-081h 18
RetconndWicked: For Good - What Went Wrong?The gang dives into Wicked: For Good, and yes, we all agreed it’s way weaker than expected. We unpack where the film struggles (especially the writing and music), how it compares to the stage version, and the moments that had us laughing more than the movie intended.Topics we hit:Why Wicked: For Good doesn’t work as a filmMovie vs. Broadway comparisonsWriting and music breakdownsWilliam
2025-12-011h 31
RetconndShelby Oaks - What Happens When a YouTuber Makes a Movie?This week on Retconnd, we take on Shelby Oaks, the highly anticipated debut from Chris Stuckmann ... and it leads to one of our most heated debates yet. The episode is packed with back-and-forth about the writing, the direction, the scares, and what the film ultimately delivered.We also spend a little time on two side watches:• Forrest reviews Roofman• Liam and Isaac share their thoughts on Springsteen: Deliver Me From NowhereIf you’ve seen Shelby Oaks, we’d love to hear where you land in the debate.
2025-11-171h 35
RetconndBugonia Shook Us to the Core + After the HuntWe spent most of this episode on Bugonia: a strange, funny, and definitely disturbing film that kept the conversation lively. Before this, we briefly explored After the Hunt for a tighter, moodier counterpoint. Expect playful banter, sharp takes on what works, and what doesn’t.In this episode:Deep dive into why Bugonia demands so much attention.Thoughts on After the Hunt and it's most memorable moments.The performances that elevated ... and the writing that didn't.
2025-11-032h 21
RetconndA Smash or a Flop? The Smashing Machine & Good BoyTwo films, two wildly different approaches to control and chaos. In this episode of Retconnd, we dive into The Smashing Machine and Good Boy — breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why both films leave such different impressions.We cover:The surprising highs and lows of The Smashing Machine, from The Rock’s powerhouse performance to the uneven writing behind it.Good Boy and the debate over its balance of tension and absurdity, including one of the best dog performances we’ve seen in a while.Does our love for directors outweigh our ability to criticiz...
2025-10-152h 45
Retconnd"HIM" Fell Flat.In this episode of Retconnd, we dive into HIM, a movie that nails the visuals and acting but stumbles hard when it comes to writing. Things get heated (and hilarious) as we argue over how something that looks this good can feel so poorly written.We cover what worked, what didn’t, and of course, what we’d retcon if we could rewrite it ourselves.💬 Join the conversation: Was HIM a misunderstood mess or just a well-shot disaster?
2025-10-061h 13
RetconndOne Battle After Another + The Long WalkIn this episode of Retconnd, we dig into The Long Walk and One Battle After Another. The Long Walk delivers an unexpectedly tender look at brotherly love in the midst of darkness, while One Battle After Another sparked a full-on debate about whether its pacing made it powerful or justbloated.We cover the moments that hit, the ones that dragged, and of course, what we’d retcon if we hadthe chance.💬 Join the conversation: Was One Battle After Another a masterpiece of patience or a test ofendurance?
2025-10-012h 09
RetconndHoney Don't! / Caught StealingIn this episode of Retconnd, we’re taking on two new releases — Honey Don’t! and Caught Stealing. One pushes boundaries with its sexual chaos, and the other digs deep into symbolism and heavy themes that left us with plenty to argue about.⚠️ Disclaimer: Our discussion of Honey Don’t! doesn’t hold back when it comes to its sexual nature.We cover the highs, the lows, and of course, what we’d retcon if we had the chance.💬 Join the conversation: Did either of these movies land for you, or did they miss the mark?
2025-09-081h 58
RetconndWeaponsThe new horror movie Weapons is out, and we’ve got plenty to say. From the moments that worked to the ones that didn’t, we dig into whether the movie actually delivered and what we’d retcon if we had the chance.💬 Join the conversation: Did Weapons live up to your expectations? Share your thoughts with us!
2025-08-251h 51
RetconndEddington, Superman, and Fantastic FourWe just saw Ari Aster's Eddington, James Gunn’s Superman, and Marvel’s Fantastic Four. Here’s our unfiltered review, heated debates, and brutally honest ratings.
2025-08-111h 38