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Movie Postmortem is where films of all kinds meet the scalpel. Whether it’s a masterpiece, a flop, or a guilty pleasure you just can’t quit, we’re here to dissect what worked, what didn’t, and why we keep coming back for more.
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Resident Evil (2026) - 8th Time’s the Charm (opens the original)
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This week, we’re discussing Zach Cregger's Resident Evil. We discuss the film’s nervous and completely out-of-his-depth hero, its effective early scares, gruesome creature designs, and the clever ways it recreates the feeling of actually playing a survival-horror video game. We also talk about the film differs from the others in the long running franchise Tune in! Find us at MoviePostmortem.com
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - The Ent-pire Strikes Back (opens the original)
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This week on Movie Postmortem, we’re dissecting 2002’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. We talk about Gollum as a landmark visual-effects character, Andy Serkis’ performance, the massive Battle of Helm’s Deep, and how the film expands the story with new characters. We also get into Aragorn and Arwen’s very complicated age gap, whether Gimli’s increased comic relief works, and, why we think you need to watch the extended version of this film. Tune in for another trip through Middle-earth! F
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - One Review to Rule Them All (opens the original)
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In this episode, we begin our journey through Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Peter Jackson’s popular adaptation that set a new standard for fantasy filmmaking. We discuss the incredible cinematography, Howard Shore’s unforgettable score, the practical effects, and how the movie makes us care about a huge cast of characters embarking on an increasingly dangerous quest. Tune in as we identify our Causes of Celebration and talk about our favorite memes from the
Novocaine (2025) - Love Hurts … But Nothing Else Does (opens the original)
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In this episode of Movie Postmortem , we review Novocaine , the action-comedy that asks a simple question: What if a guy who couldn’t feel pain had to rescue the woman he loves? We discuss Jack Quaid’s performance as Nate, a cautious bank employee living with congenital insensitivity to pain, and how the movie cleverly establishes all the little precautions required to keep him safe in everyday life. We also talk about Amber Midthunder’s Sherry, the film’s surprisingly effective romantic-comedy
Django Unchained (2012) - The D Is Silent, Revenge Is Not (opens the original)
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In this episode of Movie Postmortem , we review Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained , a bloody, deliberately provocative, and surprisingly funny revenge Western set in the backdrop of American slavery. We discuss Christoph Waltz’s charismatic Dr. King Schultz, Jamie Foxx’s transformation from enslaved man to bounty hunter as Django, and Samuel L. Jackson's unforgettable Stephen. We also talk about the racial tension that is present throughout the film, Tarantino’s ability to make horrific viole
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