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Episode 657
The 2026 Summer Movie Preview
In this episode, we’re breaking down what to watch and what to absolutely avoid at the movies this summer. From the big, obvious blockbusters we’ll begrudgingly all watch to the under-the-radar releases we’re cautiously optimistic about, we’ve got you covered. We’ll tell you what’s worth your time, your money, and most importantly, your precious air-conditioned theater hours.
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In this episode, we’re breaking down what to watch and what to absolutely avoid at the movies this summer. From the big, obvious blockbusters we’ll begrudgingly all watch to the under-the-radar releases we’re cautiously optimistic about, we’ve got you covered. We’ll tell you what’s worth your time, your money, and most importantly, your precious air-conditioned theater hours.
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- Revisit: Episode 607: 2025 Summer Movie Preview | Materialists (see also: hear Jamie reveal the twist to Knox) | Eddington | Jane Austen Wrecked My Life | The Thursday Murder Club (see also: read the books instead) | 28 Years Later (see also: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Happy Gilmore 2 | I Know What You Did Last Summer | The Old Guard 2 | Freakier Friday | Honey Don’t! | The Naked Gun
- 2026 Summer Movie Trailer Playlist (see also: Office Romance & Cut Off)
- Also-rans & other mentions: The Drama | Project Hail Mary | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Bugonia | Set It Up | No Hard Feelings
- Fact Check: Who is Circe in the Odyssey? (see also: Madeline Miller’s book) | Who does Lotso’s voice? | Creepypasta???
- Drive-bys: Jim Cramer | Charlize Theron climbing | Nate Bargatze on SNL
- Red Light Mentions: TMYK about last week’s TMYK | Survivor 50 Celebrity Invasions | Oz the Mentalist not seeing it coming
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