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by Bleav, Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle
Thumb War is your weekly showdown over movies, streaming series, and pop culture mayhem. Rachel and JD dive into what’s worth watching (and what deserves jail time), dishing out unfiltered recaps, reviews, and cinematic chaos. Smart-ish, savage-ish, and spoiler-heavy.
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- Yesterday51 min
La Bola Negra Review: Better Than The Odyssey?
️ FULL SPOILERS for La Bola Negra, including the ending. La Bola Negra (The Black Ball) gave us three timelines, a heartbreaking story. Jason and Rachel review La Bola Negra, the Spanish drama from Los Javis—Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi—exploring queer identity, repression, family secrets, and the freedom to live openly. We unpack its interconnected stories, Federico García Lorca’s role, and an ending that had Rachel attempting to carry her tears out of the theater. We discuss the performances, including Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close, the film’s striking visual styles, its awards potential, and whether appreciating serious cinema requires understanding why the snow is talking. Plus: how long is too long for a standing ovation? Because we liked the movie, but we also have somewhere to be. Two thumbs up. Some symbolism went over our heads. The feelings did not. What did you think of La Bola Negra? Which storyline stayed with you? Subscribe to Thumb War for movie reviews, TV discussions, and two people trying to discuss art without making a fart joke. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, monthly hangouts, and bonus content. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago2h 21m
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Rewatch + All 12 Star Wars Movies Ranked
️ FULL SPOILERS Somehow, Palpatine returned. Somehow, we watched this again. Our Star Wars rewatch reaches The Rise of Skywalker—and even our resident defender of a galaxy far, far away is having trouble keeping the peace. Jason, Rachel, and returning guest Jeshua review Star Wars: Episode IX, debate the sequel trilogy’s ending, and finish by ranking all 12 Star Wars movies from worst to best. We tackle Palpatine’s return, Rey’s parentage, Kylo Ren’s redemption, Finn’s wasted potential, and a Sith dagger apparently designed by the Goonies. There’s also plenty to love: spectacular visuals, the Death Star lightsaber duel, and Adam Driver doing his absolute best in a galaxy held together with exposition. Did J.J. Abrams deliver a satisfying ending to the Skywalker saga—or spend an entire movie arguing with The Last Jedi? And can Ash defend Episode IX without inventing a better movie halfway through? Then comes our final Star Wars movie ranking. The Last Jedi’s placement should ensure a calm, respectful comments section. Where does Episode IX land on YOUR Star Wars ranking? Tell us your best and worst movies below. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, monthly hangouts, and bonus content. ️Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Whalefall Review: Came for the Whale, Stayed for the Daddy Issues
️ FULL SPOILERS Getting swallowed by a sperm whale is bad. Having to work through your daddy issues while you’re in there? Bit much. We review Whalefall, Brian Duffield’s survival thriller starring Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin, based on the novel by Daniel Kraus. What looks like an underwater nightmare turns out to be an emotional story about grief, father-son relationships, and the least convenient place to have a breakthrough. Jason and Rachel break down the claustrophobic whale scenes, the giant squid encounter, the gruesome body horror, and Whalefall’s ending. Austin Abrams fights to survive. Josh Brolin brings the emotional baggage. Rachel cries enough to slightly raise sea levels. But does the survival story hold together—and how much questionable whale anatomy are we willing to forgive? What did you think of Whalefall? Moving survival thriller, deep-sea nightmare, or a very expensive argument for staying on land? Subscribe to Thumb War for movie reviews, film discussions, and marital disagreements. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, monthly hangouts, and bonus content. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago54 min
You Can See Everything (2026): Nathan Fielder, Elizabeth Holmes & the Art of the Con
Did Elizabeth Holmes con Nathan Fielder? Or did Nathan Fielder just make the best movie of 2026? This week, JD and Rachel go all in on You Can See Everything, the astonishing new A24 documentary from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim about the disgraced Theranos founder and her final days before prison. What begins as a surprisingly intimate portrait of Elizabeth Holmes quickly spirals into a bizarre, hilarious, and deeply unsettling examination of truth, manipulation, and the people who desperately want to believe their own bullshit. We debate whether Holmes is a world-class con artist or a woman being manipulated by the men in her life, unpack Billy Evans' increasingly strange behavior, marvel at Amanda Seyfried's involvement, and consider whether Fielder himself has become the latest victim of the con. Plus, those EYES. My God, those eyes. JD thinks this might be the best movie of the year. Rachel has questions. So many questions. Full spoilers! Watch the movie first, because you're going to want to talk about this one. Thumbs up or thumbs down? Let us know what you thought! Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, ad-free podcasts, monthly Zoom hangouts, and more: patreon.com/isthisgood Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
2026 Carrie Mini-Series vs 1976 Carrie Movie: Did We Need Mike Flanagan’s Modern Take?
SPOILER ALERT Jason and Rachel break down Mike Flanagan’s Carrie, the new modern reimagining of Stephen King’s classic horror story. Somehow we do eight hours of Carrie in under an hour. We get into how the series updates Carrie White for 2026, the role of social media and smartphones in modern bullying, why the expanded runtime makes the characters much more complicated, and how Summer’s performance stacks up against Sissy Spacek’s iconic version. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago1 min
Dune 3 Hype, Avengers: Doomsday Dread & Widow’s Bay Obsession | Patreon Only
How can the funniest people we know NOT love Widow’s Bay?! We need answers. Our Patreon-only Thumb War episode is here, and we’re laying down our thumbs to shoot the shit: Dune 3 hype vs. Avengers: Doomsday dread The movies and TV shows we can’t wait for—and the ones we’re already complaining about ️ Our entirely reasonable Matthew Rhys obsession Nathan Fielder, Elizabeth Holmes and celebrity felon roommates A mystery in our bed that probably should’ve stayed off the podcast Plus Billie Jean King, Rachel’s new pickleball job, and the usual loving disrespect. What movie or show are YOU hyped for—or absolutely dreading? Full episode exclusively on Patreon. Join the P-Hounds through the link in our bio! ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Oct 6, 202633 min
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother: The Most Badass Dad Movie of the Year
️ Full spoilers throughout. Jason and Rachel review Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother, Bassam Tariq’s wildly original action drama starring Mahershala Ali as a devout Muslim hitman struggling to protect his family after the death of his wife. Yes, this is an action movie involving assassins, swords, gangsters and gunfights. It is also very seriously about breast milk. We get into Mahershala Ali’s incredible performance, the movie’s depiction of Muslim faith and community, Ramadan, grief, fatherhood, John Cho’s frighteningly sincere religious extremist, Giancarlo Esposito, the fantastic child performances, and why the action feels much more dangerous than your average superhero movie. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Oct 5, 202650 min
Digger Review: Is Tom Cruise’s Box Office Bomb Actually Worth Watching?
️ MASSIVE SPOILERS throughout. Jason and Rachel review Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s bizarre, expensive and extremely polarizing new film starring Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman and a ridiculously stacked cast. And this is one you REALLY don’t want spoiled before seeing. We get into the movie’s massive twist, Tom Cruise disappearing under layers of makeup, the strange fake cat, the surreal Terry Gilliam/Wes Anderson-style production design, the climate apocalypse storyline, Jesse Plemons playing another billionaire, Riz Ahmed as the only sane person in the room, and why the movie eventually reveals itself to be something completely different from what the trailers suggest. ️ Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes & bonus content : http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Like & Subscribe Leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying Thumb War Email us: ThumbWarPod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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