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Project Hail Mary Review: A Sci-Fi Hit (Ryan Gosling Shines) | Thumb War
On this episode of Thumb War, we review Project Hail Mary, the new sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling.
We break down the story, performances, humor, a…
12 hours ago
Oscars 2026 Reaction: Winners, Snubs & Wild Moments | Thumb War Movie Podcast
The Oscars are done — and we’re breaking it all down.
On this episode of Thumb War, we react to the 98th Academy Awards, covering the biggest winners…
1 week ago
The Bride! Review — Ambitious Swing or Total Mess?
On this episode of Thumb War, JD and Rachel review the movie The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ambitious reimagining of the Frankenstein story.
With a …
1 week, 6 days ago
Our 2026 Oscar Predictions! | Who Will Win at the 98th Academy Awards?
The Oscars are almost here, which means it’s time to make our predictions.
JD and Rachel are joined by resident film expert DanDan The Pieman to brea…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Send Help Review | Sam Raimi Is Back and Having Fun Again
Send Help is Sam Raimi in full “fun mode” — gross, funny, mean, and extremely satisfying.
On Thumb War, we break down Raimi’s return to crowd-pleasin…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
A Wide-Ranging Late February Check-In | BAFTA chat, Trivia & Other Side Quests
This week’s Patreon-only Thumb War is very a late February check-in — no formal review, just conversation.
We talk about:
Trivia and random pop-cu…3 weeks, 3 days ago
Starfleet Academy Episode 7 Review | Back to Being Boring
Starfleet Academy Episode 7 | Back to Being Boring
After a brief uptick last week, Starfleet Academy Episode 7 drops right back into its worst instin…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 | A Perfect Finale
The Season 1 finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms proves that you don’t need dragons or explosions to deliver a powerful ending.
On this episode …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6 Review | The Best Episode… Which Isn’t Saying Much
Episode 6 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is the best episode of the season so far — which only highlights how badly the show was set up in the first…
1 month ago
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die | Fun Sci-Fi, Heavy Messages, Real Anxiety
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is a sci-fi comedy that feels silly, stressful, and uncomfortably relevant all at once.
On this episode of Thumb War, …
1 month ago