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Drop the "The". Just "Steam Room Film Podcast". It's cleaner. After seeing Challengers, we decided it had a lot in common with both The Social Network and The Last Duel! To discuss these three films about the dissolution of friendships, we decided to take the three main characters of each film and rank all nine of them from worst to best, discussing the movies' relationships to each other along the way. So do your rotator cuff stretches, sharpen your sword, and get wired in, because this is a...

"Lady and gentlemens! Start your podcast!" Furiosa is finally here, and here to talk about it today are Kyle and Julia! This is movie the prequel to Mad Max Fury Road which contains the origin story of Furiosa as well as tons of worldbuilding, crazy action, and a truly unhinged Chris Hemsworth performance, and in this episode we dive into all of it. Featuring a brief discussion on whether this is the best movie year for deserts and some breaking news in the world of baseball, this episod...

Snow always lands on top, but Steam rises above. As fans of the Hunger Games we were pretty interested in seeing 2023's prequel and our thoughts are...mixed to say the least. It may be a hot take, but we think this movie could have been executed a bit better, and in today's episode Kyle and Julia discuss what worked, what didn't, and why you should never share secrets when there's a jabberjay around. So get your poison pellets and genetically modified snakes and join us today in The Steam Roo...

They say it takes two to tango, and whether that's Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo, or the films The Thomas Crown Affair and Ocean's Twelve, that statement is true! Today we take a look at two breezy snazzy spicy heist films with more than a hint of romance. Stay tuned to hear our thoughts on who could fill the main roles in the rumored modern remake of Thomas Crown. And just remember: If all the animals along the equator were capable of flattery then Thanksgiving and Halloween would fall on th...

John Williams can't save this one. Today we're taking a look (and a listen) at movies that don't quite make the cut despite the herculean efforts of the composer. Kyle and Julia review some of their favorite scores for bad movies, and in case you were worried, we have three Star Wars movies to talk about today. So put in your earbuds, listen through the entire Tron Legacy score to get in the right headspace, then join us in The Steam Room Film Podcast!

Even if the whole world is telling you to move, it is your duty to plant yourself like a tree, look them in the eye, and say, No, you* move. And our move today is to review one of the more controversial releases of 2024: Civil War! Kyle has seen it, Julia hasn't, so as Kyle works through his thoughts on what the movie is actually about, Julia tries to piece together the plot by asking five questions. If you think you can keep up, then tune in to today's episode of The Steam Room Film Podcast!...