Episodes

  • The Gorge (2025)
    Feb 14 2025

    Step into The Gorge, Apple TV+'s mind-bending new thriller that's breaking all the genre rules! When two elite snipers (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) find themselves on opposite sides of a mysterious ravine, their deadly mission turns into an unexpected love story. From horror maestro Scott Derrickson comes a Valentine's Day surprise that'll make your heart race and your head spin. Part sci-fi epic, part romantic drama, with a dash of horror that'll keep you up at night - this isn't your typical ’meet cute.’ Join us as we dive deep into the year's most talked-about genre mashup that's got critics buzzing and audiences wondering: can love really conquer all, even in a world gone mad? Hit play to explore the wild ride that's redefining what streaming originals can be in 2025.

    Sources:

    https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/772621

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    15 mins
  • Captain America - Brave New World (2025)
    Feb 14 2025

    Join us as we dive into Marvel's explosive new political thriller that's got everyone talking! In Captain America: Brave New World, Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson isn't just fighting bad guys – he's battling history itself. When America's new hero picks up the shield, he faces challenges that no amount of super-soldier serum can solve. From racial justice to political upheaval, this isn't your typical superhero story. We're breaking down the biggest questions: Can a Black Captain America reshape what it means to be a patriot? Is change possible from the inside? And in a country more divided than ever, whose America are we actually fighting for? Listen now to our spoiler-filled deep dive into the movie that's redefining what it means to be a hero in 2025.

    Sources:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/772253
    • https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_Brave_New_World
    • https://scrapsfromtheloft.com/movies/captain-america-brave-new-world/
    • https://ew.com/movies/kevin-feige-marvel-phase-5-exclusive-interview/
    • https://www.slashfilm.com/1306051/captain-america-4-brave-new-world/
    • https://variety.com/2024/artisans/news/laura-karpman-captain-america-brave-new-world-1236100722/
    • https://www.marvel.com/movies/captain-america-brave-new-world
    • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14513804/
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/movies/captain-america-brave-new-world-review.html
    • https://screenrant.com/captain-america-brave-new-world-movie-review/
    • https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/captain-america-brave-new-world-movie-review-2025
    • https://www.ign.com/articles/captain-america-brave-new-world-review-anthony-mackie-harrison-ford-red-hulk
    • https://time.com/7221797/captain-america-brave-new-world-marvel-future/
    • https://sf-fan.de/filmkritik/filmkritik-captain-america-brave-new-world-2025.html
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    22 mins
  • Brief Encounter (1945) (German Version)
    Feb 3 2025

    Habt ihr euch je gefragt, wie Schweigen lauter als Worte sein kann? David Leans Meisterwerk Brief Encounter von 1945 zeigt uns genau das. In einem gewöhnlichen Bahnhofscafé entfaltet sich eine Geschichte unterdrückter Gefühle, die die Grundfesten der britischen Mittelschicht erschüttert. Nach Noël Cowards Theaterstück entstanden, beweist dieser Film: Die stärksten Emotionen sind oft die, die unausgesprochen bleiben.

    Quellen:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/693262
    • https://www.reelstreets.com/films/brief-encounter/
    • https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/lean/
    • https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Brief_Encounter
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    10 mins
  • Brief Encounter (1945)
    Feb 3 2025

    Ever wondered how silence can speak louder than words? Journey back to 1945, where David Lean's masterpiece Brief Encounter unfolds in a humble train station café. What starts as a chance meeting spirals into an emotional storm that challenges everything proper British society holds dear. Based on Noël Coward's play, this isn't your typical love story—it's a masterclass in repressed desire that proves the most powerful feelings are often the ones left unexpressed.

    Sources:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/693262
    • https://www.reelstreets.com/films/brief-encounter/
    • https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/lean/
    • https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Brief_Encounter
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    15 mins
  • The Power and the Glory (1933) (German Version)
    Feb 1 2025

    Bereit für eine faszinierende Zeitreise in Hollywoods vergessene Schätze? Noch bevor Citizen Kane die Filmwelt revolutionierte, gab es The Power and the Glory - ein Pre-Code Meisterwerk, das es wagte, sämtliche Erzählregeln über den Haufen zu werfen. Begleitet uns auf einer spannenden Entdeckungsreise durch Preston Sturges' geniales Drehbuch, das das Leben eines Eisenbahn-Tycoons durch ein Kaleidoskop verschiedener Perspektiven beleuchtet. Stellt euch Succession trifft Rashomon vor - aber im Jahr 1933! Dieser bahnbrechende Film hat nicht nur Grenzen verschoben, er hat sie komplett gesprengt und den Weg für Jahrzehnte des nicht-linearen Geschichtenerzählens geebnet. Glaubt uns, ihr werdet nicht glauben, dass dieser Film aus dem frühen Hollywood stammt!

    Quellen:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/692537
    • https://www.criticker.com/film/the-power-and-the-glory-1933
    • https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/ucla-film-television-archive/power-and-glory-1933
    • https://wikiwand.com/en/The_Power_and_the_Glory_(1933_film)
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_and_the_Glory_(1933_film)
    • https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/ThePowerAndTheGlory
    • https://www.torontofilmsociety.com/2019/the-power-and-the-glory-1933/
    • https://filmfanatic.org/reviews/power-and-the-glory-the-1933/
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    12 mins