This week, Sean and Jeff talk Friday the 13th by way of Crystal Lake, and Sean's love for a little seen 80s animated feature called The Plague Dogs. New Movies The Social Reckoning Directed by Aaron Sorkin Starring Jeremy Allen White, Mark Strong and Mikey Madison The Social Reckoning follows Facebook engineer Frances Haugen and journalist Jeff Horwitz as they join forces to expose the company's hidden practices impacting user safety. The drama offers a behind-the-scenes look at investigative work and corporate crisis, with strong performances from Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White. Critics found it informative for newcomers but lacking depth and emotional impact, making it worth watching mainly for its cast and timely subject matter. Other Mommy Directed by Rob Savage Starring Jessica Chastain Other Mommy follows young Bela, who in the midst of her parents' strained marriage encounters an entity resembling her mother that seeks to enter her heart. Initially comforting, this presence manipulates her vulnerabilities, blurring love with danger. Worth watching for Jessica Chastain's dual performance, unsettling atmosphere, and psychological themes. Although critics gave it negative reviews, it achieved commercial success and offers tense supernatural suspense. Street Fighter Directed by Kitao Sakurai Starring Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, and Roman Reigns Street Fighter follows estranged martial artists Ryu and Ken, reunited when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament, which hides a dangerous conspiracy. The film offers dynamic fight sequences, a colorful cast from the game series, and elements of comedy, drama, and brotherhood. While performances, especially by Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo, are praised, critics note tonal inconsistencies and mixed reviews, making it a watch for fans of action and the franchise. Whalefall Directed by Brian Duffield Starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin Whalefall follows Jay Gardiner, a young diver who searches for his late father's remains but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale, forcing him into a one-hour fight for survival deep underwater. The tense premise blends oceanic suspense with an emotional father-son conflict, making it more than just a creature thriller. Critics praise Austin Abrams' gripping performance, inventive set design, and Brian Duffield's balance of thrills and heartfelt drama, though some note pacing dips. Worth watching for its originality and emotional depth. You Can See Everything Directed by Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder Starring Nathan Field and Elizabeth Holmes Thirty-four days prior to starting her eleven-year prison sentence for investor fraud linked to Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, host directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim at a Del Mar, California beach home in 2023 to chronicle their daily routine. Even with unfettered access, Fielder questions if the pair is keeping secrets. Holmes insists she never meant to deceive anyone regarding the capabilities of Theranos's blood-testing system, while Evans pitches a revised iteration of the technology to potential backers. Attempts by Fielder to clarify the discrepancy between Holmes's pitch terminology and investor interpretations only lead to further misunderstanding. In an effort to convey his communication difficulties, Fielder plays Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First?" sketch. Holmes finds it funny yet acknowledges she does not catch the joke, prompting Evans to frame her reaction as an example of how she "thinks differently". A viewing of the miniseries The Dropout, featuring Amanda Seyfried portraying Holmes, is cut short when an upset Holmes requests to turn it off. As her surrender date approaches, Holmes undergoes a 3D body scan and voices anxiety regarding potential misuse of her image. Following a final farewell to Fielder, she turns herself in at Federal Prison Camp, Bryan. Evans and their two children subsequently move to Texas to remain close to her.
