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This week, everyone is back in the War Room. First, Patches shared and Guardian article about Steven Soderbergh bemoaning the state of current “movies for adults” and we wonder if it might not be a little overblown (check out the article here). Then, Katey updates the boys on the new Oscar voting rules (and the likely non-enforcement) before the guys talk about Sinners. Ryan Coogler’s movie is making money but is it dun-dun-dun the end of the studio system…somehow?

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FORMAT

00:00 – Lightning Round: Best Non-Skywalker

2:12 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 508!! Reviews! E-Mail!

12:13- Tidbit – Patches Vs. Soderbergh

29:14 – Mini-Segment – Change in Oscar Rules

38:38 – Segment 3 – Sinners

1:09:11 – Outro

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This week, it is only Katey and Da7e in the War Room but those two like structure and legacy so this is a full episode of Fighting In The War Room that avoids the Manosphere…sort of. Katey and Da7e catch up on what they have been watching which includes The Pitt Season 1, Daredevil: Born Again Season 1, and…The Masters? Then, Da7e attempts to catch Katey up on Harry Potter franchise news and J.K. Rowling tomfoolery and finally oversteps his lane in a part we needed to cut out (it was a good faith conversation between two hosts who believe trans women are women, not good legal coverage). Then, Da7e and Katey both saw the newest A24 film The Legend of Ochi and have some high praise for it.

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FORMAT

00:00 – Lightning Round: 90s Remake

1:09 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 507!! E-Mail!

13:01 – Tidbit – What We’ve Been Watching

53:28 – Mini-Segment – Week of Harry Potter News

1:08:16 – Segment 3 – The Legend of Ochi

1:24:18 – Outro

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This week, everyone is back in the War Room! The group rebounds from the Manosphere by talking about White Lotus Season 3, which aired on HBO/through Max, with full spoilers. Then, Katey has a report from the family trip to Legoland and a review from Charlie and Sam of A Minecraft Movie since Katey didn’t get to see it. David (who also saw A Minecraft Movie) is now wondering if video game movies are poised for a run of blockbusters like superheroes did a decade ago.

Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us, follow on BlueSky! Follow the show (@fitwr.bsky.social), Katey (@kateyrich.bsky.social), Da7e (@da7e.bsky.social),  Patches (@misterpatches.bsky.social), and David (@davidehrlich.bsky.social).

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FORMAT

00:00 – Lightning Round: Bad Drop

2:25 – Intro – Welcome to Episode 506!! Reviews! E-Mail!

19:49 – Tidbit – White Lotus Season 3

40:55 – Mini-Segment – Legoland and Katey’s Kids Review Minecraft

49:46 – Segment 3 – Can Video Game Movies Finally be Blockbusters?

1:14:40 – Outro

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This week, David and Katey are out doing important family and movie business, but not Da7e and Matt Patches, who assemble in the War Room not to fight but to have a little free-form media chat that lasted way too long. At least we didn’t cancel the podcast.

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Here’s what the Riverside’s automatic chapters say we discussed.

00:00 – Introduction and Podcast Dynamics
01:09 – The State of Local Movie Theaters
03:05 – Exploring A WORKING MAN and it’s themes
10:06 – Nostalgia and Analysis of DEMOLITION MAN
16:50 – Reviewing THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
24:09 – Discussion on DEATH OF A UNICORN and Rich People in Film
30:27 – COYOTE VS ACME and Industry Insights
32:12 – The Cultural Impact of Animated Franchises
35:49 – Exploring the Legacy of Classic Cartoons
39:09 – The Disconnect with Looney Tunes
46:56 – The Future of Streaming and Classic Animation
47:06 – CinemaCon Insights and Upcoming Films
54:03 – The Beatles Biopics: A Cultural Examination
1:00:07 – Exploring the John Wick Universe
1:01:13 – The Future of James Bond
1:03:43 – Casting the Next Bond
1:05:17 – The Collaboration of Hollywood Giants
1:06:36 – The State of Superman and DC
1:09:48 – Val Kilmer’s Legacy
1:13:23 – Nintendo’s Switch 2: A New Era
1:26:04 – Adolescence (on Netflix): A Deep Dive Begins
1:28:06 – Exploring the Technical Aspects of Cinematography
1:31:41 – Thematic Depth and Character Development
1:34:39 – Understanding Hyper-Masculinity and Its Impact
1:38:44 – Nature vs. Nurture: The Sociopath Debate (DA7E SAYS: Jesus, Riverside, what a title)
1:41:26 – Parental Responsibility and Societal Influence
1:45:45 – Addressing the Manosphere and Young Men’s Crisis
1:50:30 – The Role of Positive Male Role Models
1:54:50 – Cultural Narratives and Masculinity
1:57:45 – Concluding Thoughts on Parenting and Media Influence

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