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Kristoffer Borgli's 2026 subversive romantic dark comedy, THE DRAMA, is our feature presentation this week! We argue about Zendaya as an actress, the simple inciting incident at the heart of the screenplay, the editing style, the director's recent controversy, and we also answer the question, what is the worst thing you've ever done? In addition, we discuss some Movie News around SONY layoffs, JJ Abrams & Bad Robot, Disney & Sora, and much more! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Adam Rifkin's 1999 rock 'n roll road trip adventure comedy, DETROIT ROCK CITY, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss Gene Simmons' overbearing control of the film, Richard Linklater being sought to direct, KISS culture, if the movie could've worked as a PG-13 film, Stretch Armstrong, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 New Line Cinema Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Ulu Grosbard's 1978 gritty neo-noir crime drama, STRAIGHT TIME, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Edward Bunker's influence on the film, Michael Mann's involvement, Dustin Hoffman stepping away from directorial duties, the "Stanton-Walsh Rule", and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Movies of 1978 in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Phil Lord & Christopher Miller's 2026 hard sci-fi buddy adventure ride, PROJECT HAIL MARY, is our feature presentation this week! We talk Ryan Gosling carrying the film, the emotional friendship at the heart of the film, the alien "Rocky", the usage of flashbacks, and much more! We also talk Universal increasing theatrical windows, Tarantino's new 1930s gangster project, The Oscars, and more in Movie News! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Jeremy Kagan's 1978 satirical private eye comedy thriller, THE BIG FIX, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss the genre melding approach, Richard Dreyfuss during a peak run, the film's nostalgic love letter to the death of the 60s, Larry Bishop, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Private Eye Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Maggie Gyllenhaal's 2026 dark romantic Bonnie & Clyde monster movie, THE BRIDE!, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We talk Mary Shelley's ghost, the musical dance pieces, Jessi Buckley, Maggie's ambitious big swing, and much more! We also give updates on Paramount's purchase of Warner Brothers, Tarantino news, and more in Movie News! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Robert Altman's 1978 satirical ensemble comedy, A WEDDING, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss how a joke gave birth to the film, the controversial sound design, the sprawling cast, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Stinkers From Filmmakers We Love in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Alan Rudolph's 1978 neurotic noir thriller, REMEMBER MY NAME, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss Robert Altman's stewardship of the project, Geraldine Chaplin's locked in performance, young Jeff Goldblum, Anthony Perkins' controversial conversion therapy, and much more! We also eulogize and pick our Top 7 Robert Duvall Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Hal Ashby's 1978 Vietnam War romantic drama, COMING HOME, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss the unscripted usage of real Vietnam vets, the actor Charles Cyphers, the Bruce Dern "Dernsy", the power of Jon Voight, Jane Fonda shepherding the project, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Rock Songs From Coming Home in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

John Patton Ford's 2026 comedic thriller, HOW TO MAKE A KILLING, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We talk our own Hoch's personal connection to the director of the film, a firsthand account from visiting the movie set, the structure of the storytelling, Margaret Qualley and Jessica Henwick, starving for more Ed Harris, and much more! We also give updates on the Warner Brothers/Netflix/Paramount war and more in Movie News! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Joe Dante's 1989 suburban black comedy mystery flick, THE BURBS, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss the crazy alternate cast that almost happened, the incredible Universal backlot magic created during the WGA strike, the fake dog poo recipe, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Tom Hanks Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Sam Mendes' 2002 graphic novel adapted 1930s gangster flick, ROAD TO PERDITION, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss Jude Law's rat-like villain, the father-son story, the cinematic swan song for Paul Newman & Conrad Hall, Tom Hanks' unconventional role, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Conrad Hall Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Nora Ephron's 1993 widower rom-com, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, is our feature presentation this week! We discuss the Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks chemistry and if keeping their characters apart in the film worked. We also talk if this film was a pivotal launching point to Hanks 90s dramatic run, and much more! We also pick our Top 7 Meg Ryan Movies in this week's Silver Screen 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!