Harsh Language Podcast

172. Miracle

This week on episode #172 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Miracle for the first time to see if it still holds up as one of the great sports movies. It has all the pieces: the underdog team, the iconic speech, the Cold War backdrop, and the “do you believe in miracles?” moment. But we also get into the bigger question behind the movie: is Miracle genuinely great sports filmmaking, or is it also wrapped up in American mythmaking and propaganda? We also talk about why recent AI news is exactly what we were worried about, whether Brand New Day could somehow become the best Spider-Man movie ever, and if the horror genre actually needed saving. 📌 Chapters 00:00 - This is EXACTLY Why We Were Worried About AI 18:30 - Brand New Day is The Best Spiderman Movie EVER? 21:39 - Did The Horror Genre Need Saving? 34:39 - This is The REAL Reason Disney Ruined Star Wars 41:11 - Could We Get A Tango and Cash Sequel? 45:15 - Marvin's First Time Watching Miracle!🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Is Miracle one of the greatest sports movies ever made, or is it impossible to separate from American propaganda? 🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq [http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq] 🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/ [https://harshlanguage.tv/]

171. Project Hail Mary

This week on episode #171 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Project Hail Mary, the biggest movie of 2026 so far. With huge expectations and a massive domestic release, it looks like the kind of space survival story audiences already understand, but that might not be what this movie actually is. We break down why Project Hail Mary works differently than expected, how it balances science fiction with emotion, and whether it lives up to the hype. We also talk about whether Punisher: One Last Kill is exactly what everyone expected, how The Walking Dead almost became a very different show, and whether Scream 7’s box office numbers are telling the full story. 📌 Chapters 00:00 - Punisher: One Last Kill is Exactly What We Expected 15:39 - The Walking Dead Was Almost Very Different and We Can't Get Over It 20:26 - Ghostbusters Fans Have A Lot To Be Excited About 23:36 - Are Scream 7's Box office Numbers a Lie? 28:35 - We Need A Break From Star Wars 39:32 - Project Hail Mary is The Biggest Domestic Film of 2026 41:46 - Project Hail Mary Review 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one! 💬 Did Project Hail Mary surprise you, or was it exactly the sci-fi movie you expected? 🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq [http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq] 🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/ [https://harshlanguage.tv/]

170. Pizza Movie

This week on episode #170 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Pizza Movie, a comedy that feels like it was ripped straight out of the 2000s studio comedy era. At a time when theatrical comedies are almost extinct, the movie clearly wants to bring back that chaotic, dumb-fun energy that used to dominate, but does it actually work? We break down whether the humor lands, why this style of comedy disappeared in the first place, and if audiences still even want movies like this anymore. We also talk about why Stephen King fans need to check out Widow’s Bay, and discuss why comic books still struggle to be taken seriously as a storytelling medium. 📌 Chapters 00:00 - Stephen King Fans Need To Watch Widow's Bay 06:50 - Is Robert Downey Jr Really Playing Dr Doom? 12:27 - People Still Don't Take Comic Books Seriously 19:12 - We Are Officially Out of The Writers Strike Era 23:45 - Pizza Movie Review 🔔Drop a follow so you don’t miss the next one! 💬 Does Pizza Movie bring back 2000s comedy films, or has that era passed for good? 🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq [http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq] 🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/ [https://harshlanguage.tv/]

169. They Live

This week on episode #169 of The Harsh Language Podcast, it's Marvin's first time watching They Live! It’s a movie most people think they already understand, but the deeper you go, the more unsettling it actually becomes. On the surface, it’s often reduced to a story about capitalism and consumerism, but we get into the much more uncomfortable idea at the core of the film. We break down why this movie still hits, what makes it so effective, and why it might be one of John Carpenter’s most misunderstood films. We also talk about whether Daredevil: Born Again is actually working, react to a wild X-Men rumor involving Jean Grey and Spider-Man, and discuss why something feels really suspicious about the reviews for the Michael Jackson biopic Michael. 📌 Chapters 00:00 - Is Daredevil: Born Again Good? 11:15 - This X-Men Rumor Might Confirm That Jean Grey Is in Spiderman 20:48 - Something Is Very Wrong With the Michael Reviews 33:01 - A Remake No One Asked For, and We Don't Need 38:37 - ANOTHER Remake No One Asked For, and We Don't Need 42:21 - They Live Review 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one! 💬 Do you think They Live is still relevant today, or do people overstate its message? 🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq [http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq] 🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/ [https://harshlanguage.tv/]

168. Scream 7

This week on episode #168 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Scream 7, a movie that felt like it was falling apart before it was even made and somehow still became a massive success. Between behind-the-scenes controversy, cast shakeups, and mixed reactions from critics and audiences, this is one of the strangest releases the franchise has ever had. We break down how Scream 7 ended up becoming the highest grossing film in the series, what works, what doesn’t, and what it says about the franchise moving forward. We also talk about why you need to watch Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, and discuss how Marvel may have wasted years of audience investment. We also talk about why the Metal Gear movie has us worried, and highlight one of the best horror concepts we’ve seen in a long time. 📌 Chapters 00:00 - You Need to Watch Something Very Bad is Going To Happen 10:16 - Why Are Movie Trailers Being Hidden From Fans? 13:21 - Race Swapping is Getting Out of Hand 15:10 - We're Getting A Sequel No One Wants 16:42 - Marvel Wasted 6 Years of Your Time and Is Hoping You Forgot 25:54 - The Zelda Movie Continues Having Controversy 30:25 - The Metal Gear Movie Has Us Worried... Here's Why 36:20 - This is the Best Idea For a Horror Movie in a While 38:17 - Scream 7 Review 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one! 💬 Did Scream 7 deserve its success, or is this franchise running on pure fan loyalty at this point? 🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/