Heretic & The Penguin

Eric and Matt discuss the disastrous state of society evidenced by the warm reception for The Penguin then review the new film Heretic.

 

The Penguin is a tv mini-series set between Matt Reeves' The Batman and The Batman Part 2 (coming Oct. 2026). It follows the exploits of criminal Oz Cobb as he maneuvers Gotham City now that ganglord Carmine Falcone is no longer in control. The Penguin is an eight episode series, and can be watched on Max. It stars Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and Rhenzy Feliz.

 

Heretic is the latest film from writer/director team Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. It follows a pair of young Mormon missionaries who find themselves trapped in a game of cat-and-mouse with a sadistic atheist. Heretic is currently in theaters and stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East.

 

Matt and Eric also discuss the latest movie news and give a weekly recommendation.

 

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