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The Four Horses’ Asses of the Apocalypse — Jason Pyles, Kombat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, Ryan Elliott, and A Guy Named Andy — are back with another episode of MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY. This week we bring you Feature Reviews of Skyscraper Live (2026), Mercy (2026), and Clika (2026), along with our Mini Reviews of What We’ve Been Watching Lately.
In Episode 385, the gang debates whether Netflix is intentionally making movies for people who spend more time staring at their phones than the screen, reacts to the newly announced Oscar nominations, and somehow turns a discussion about movie-watching into an existential crisis about modern attention spans. We also spend a surprising amount of time talking about James Bond, Stranger Things, Neil Diamond, and whether the state motto of West Virginia should officially be, “It’s Still the ’80s.”
You’ll also hear Jason gush over Song Sung Blue (2025), Ryan defend Daniel Craig as the One True Bond, and Andy explain why Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101 was simultaneously one of the most incredible athletic achievements ever filmed and, somehow, not that big of a deal. Plus, Karl shares his thoughts on Train Dreams (2026), the gang discusses the dangers of free-solo climbing, and Andy once again volunteers his services as Jason’s unofficial dating consultant.
Other things we wondered that you might wonder while listening to this episode: Will Netflix eventually create movies specifically designed to be half-watched while doom-scrolling? Is Alex Honnold basically the Michael Jordan of climbing? Did Neil Diamond’s “America” get left out of Song Sung Blue for political reasons (or to avoid politics altogether)? Is Mercy one of the dumbest Ai thrillers ever made — or are audiences just more forgiving than Jason? Think about it. … Just think about it.
NOTE: This is an explicit podcast. Also, this episode was recorded on January 27, 2026.
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Introduction:
– Karl celebrates a recent birthday on January 22, 2026
– Ryan arrives late after computer and Gmail issues
– Listener feedback from Cody Clark (yes, that guy)
– Discussion of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2026)
– Amanda Seyfried’s performance in The Dropout
– Debate about Netflix simplifying movies for distracted viewers
– Discussion of second-screen movie watching
– Reactions to the 98th Academy Award nominations
– Sinners (2025) and its historic Oscar nomination haul
– Debate over favorite Best Picture nominees
Mini Reviews: What We’ve Been Watching Lately
Karl: Memory of a Killer (TV Series), Train Dreams (2026), Oblivion (2013), The Pitt Season 2, Starfleet Academy
Andy: Stranger Things Season 1
Ryan: Various James Bond films, Daniel Craig Bond series marathon, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV Series)
Jason: Song Sung Blue (2025)
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Feature Reviews:
SKYSCRAPER LIVE (2026)
Jason = 7.5 ( Stream It )
Ryan = 8 ( Stream It )
Andy = 8 ( Stream It )
MERCY (2026)
Jason = 4 ( Avoid )
CLIKA (2026)
Jason = 5 ( Low-Priority Rental )
Wrap-Up:
– Ryan announces the return of GeekCast Radio
– GeekCast Radio Episode 604 will cover Stranger Things
– Karl recommends buying the biggest TV you can afford
– Andy attempts to help Jason find a girlfriend
– Jason recommends the behind-the-scenes documentary for Oblivion (2013)
Links for this episode:
Jay says check out his MPW buddies here:
— Movie Podcast Weekly
— On X: Karl Huddleston
— On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott
— Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast
— On X: William Rowan Jr.
— William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast
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– Horror Movie Weekly.com
– On X: @horror_weekly
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