A movie-news check-in, a bleak ‘Supergirl’ verdict, and a fond farewell to ‘Jackass’
Based on the show notes, this episode moves from industry headlines to a broader debate about whether superhero movies still matter, using ‘Supergirl’ as the spark. It closes on a more upbeat note with Chris Ryan joining to discuss ‘Jackass: Best and Last.’
This is a preview based on the published show notes, not a recap of the full audio. If you’re deciding whether to listen, this episode looks like a mix of timely movie-industry chatter, a bigger-picture franchise conversation, and one enthusiastic review. Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins start with a run through current headlines, including updates on Luca Guadagnino’s *Artificial*, newly released footage of Tom Cruise in *Digger*, and the Academy’s invitation list of 529 new members. That opening section seems aimed at listeners who like staying current on the business and culture around movies, not just reviews. The centerpiece is *Supergirl*, which the hosts describe in notably harsh terms as creatively and technically empty. From the notes, the film itself is less the endpoint than the launching pad for a wider discussion about the fading centrality of superhero movie culture. If you’re interested in where comic book movies stand now—and what the “superhero era” even was—this sounds like the main reason to queue up the episode. The final segment shifts tone. Chris Ryan joins to talk about *Jackass: Best and Last*, presented here as a potentially final entry in the franchise and one the group thoroughly enjoyed. So even if the middle section is more critical and diagnostic, the episode appears to end with a more celebratory conversation about a series they’re happy to revisit. Overall, this looks best for listeners who want both movie-news context and a broader argument about franchise filmmaking in 2026.
About this episode
Sean and Amanda open the show by covering myriad movie news headlines, including the status of Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’, new footage released of Tom Cruise in his highly anticipated film, ‘Digger,’ and the Academy inviting 529 members, including Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor, Josh O’Connor, and more. Then, Sean and Amanda use the new DC film, ‘Supergirl,' which they found creatively and technically empty, as a springboard to have a wide-ranging conversation about the decline in importance of superhero movie culture. Finally, Chris Ryan joins the show to discuss the (potentially) final film of the ‘Jackass’ franchise: ‘Jackass: Best and Last’, a movie they all thoroughly enjoyed. (0:00) Intro (0:49) Movie news (23:42) ‘Supergirl’ (45:12) What was the superhero movie era? (1:03:23) ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ with Chris Ryan Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®️. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®️. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices