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10 years ago on August 15th, 2016, we began our journey building a playlist of films with cliffhanger, downbeat, and upsetting endings with the caveat of discovering a silver lining for each and every one. In our anniversary special, we’re looking back at the podcast’s journey to make it to this incredible milestone, revisiting some unforgettable moments, and celebrating everything in our show’s legacy. Thank you so much for all of your support over the past decade. We look forward to many more years of covering some of cinema’s bleakest endings. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the YouTube video here.

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Episode 230: Hamnet

September 14th, 2026

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While Sinners and One Battle After Another were duking it all awards season earlier this year, a lot of the other films up for Best Picture and multiple other categories got left out of the conversation; Hamnet was unfortunately one of them. Beautifully tragic performances, impeccable direction, and a score that would make even the toughest man weep, this movie is so much more than “emotional manipulation”. If you only gave it the once over or put off seeing it, this is your sign to marvel at the performances of Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Jacobi Jupe as well as Chloé Zhao’s incredible vision of the lives of young Agnes and Will. In our episode we break down the film, plus discuss Oscar “villains”, the original aura farming fashion accessory, Nathan’s pitch for an adult entertainment parody of Backrooms, and so much more.

Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Jacobi Jupe, Noah Jupe, and Joe Alwyn. Directed by Chloé Zhao.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE PATREON THIS WEEK

International Men of Commentaries - Episode 1: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (Live Syncable Commentary)

It's happening, baby, and it freaks us out! Step back in time (and then back to the…future?) in part 1 of our new miniseries as we watch Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, and you can watch along with us! Does it still hold up nearly 30 years later? Find out as we commentate over the film, as well as discuss people who make the discontinued mediocre soda brand Tab their entire personality, take down Hooters and their terrible food, and have a laugh over the not-so-subtle lyrics of ‘60s music. Shagadelic!

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