Mainstream Hollywood films have 40% less sex than just two decades ago, a new study by the Economist finds. Jared and Wren discuss the potential factors contributing to the overall decline. Plus, the summer blockbuster season is off to a slow start. What films will pop at the box office? Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/25/gen-z-less-sex-tv-movie-trend https://stephenfollows.com/why-is-sex-in-movies-declining/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/may/02/hollywood-sex-scenes-decline-by-40-percent https://www.slashfilm.com/1577695/hollywood-staring-down-barrel-of-brutal-box-office-summer/ Listen on all major platforms.

Jared is back for another review this week with Luca Guadagnino's latest film, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event -- close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. Watch the full video version here.

From Nathan and David Zellner, Sasquatch Sunset is a simple story of the human condition; albeit painstakingly basic and, certainly, uneventful. In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them.

In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House. From director Alex Garland, starring Kirsten Dunst, Nick Offerman, Wagner Moura, Stephen Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, and Jesse Plemons.

On this episode, Jared and Wren discuss the 96th Academy Awards. How many of the winners did you predict correctly? Plus, the biggest Hollywood headlines of the past month: turbulence at Marvel and DC; Jurassic World’s next star; Blumhouse and AMC Halloween fest; and Scream 7 updates. Watch a section of the video version of this podcast by becoming a YouTube member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgg9I5m5T39o0hLVPCGKag/join Producers: Linda M. & Cam C. Executive Producers: Wren P. & Jared C.

Jared returns for a review of Late Night with the Devil, starring David Dastmalchian and directed by Colin and Cameron Cairnes. The film's unnerving subtlety grips the viewer tightly and refuses to let go. In 1977 a live television broadcast goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.

Jared is back for a review of Rose Glass' sophomore feature, Love Lies Bleeding. The film stars Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco, Jena Malone, and Anna Baryshnikov.

On this episode, Jared and Wren discuss the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards set for March. What films and actors were snubbed? Can we even use the word "snub" correctly as a culture? Plus, the biggest Hollywood headlines of the past month: Celine Song's next film, more password sharing crackdowns, Doug Liman raging at Amazon Studios, and a new Oscar category. Sources: https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/oscars-new-best-casting-category-1235902419/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2024-oscars-nominees-list-1235804181/  https://deadline.com/2024/02/moana-2-dwayne-johnson-disney-1235818288/  https://deadline.com/2024/01/road-house-movie-doug-liman-boycott-sxsw-premiere-amazon-1235803736/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hulu-disney-password-crackdown-kills-account-sharing-on-march-14/  https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/dakota-johnson-pedro-pascal-and-chris-evans-in-talks-for-celine-songs-the-materialists/ Watch a section of the video version of this podcast by becoming a YouTube member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgg9I5m5T39o0hLVPCGKag/join

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On this episode, Jared dives into this week's most interesting news stories. Until Dawn is getting a filmic adaptation; Dead Reckoning is coming to Paramount+ soon with a new title; SNL 1975 has begun casting with some familiar faces; plus a look ahead to the potential Oscar nominations being announced this week. Later in the episode, we bring you a review of Andrew Haigh's latest film, All of Us Strangers. Become a YouTube member to get access to different perks, including member-only polls, exclusive videos, and producer credits. Check out the full list here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgg9I5m5T39o0hLVPCGKag/join https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/until-dawn-video-game-movie-in-the-works-1235790911/? https://variety.com/lists/2024-oscar-predictions/ https://theplaylist.net/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-arrives-on-paramount-on-january-25-20240119/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/snl-1975-gabriel-labelle-lorne-michaels-jason-reitman-movie-1235793378/