That Film Stew Podcast

Sounds Like Comics | Episode 411 - Hellraiser (1987 Film)

We’re diving into the 1987 horror classic written and directed by Clive Barker in his directorial debut, adapted from his novella The Hellbound Heart. A nightmarish blend of body horror and dark fantasy, the film explores desire, pain, and pleasure through the opening of a mysterious puzzle box that unleashes the Cenobites—most famously the chilling Pinhead. Still as unsettling and influential today as it was on release, Hellraiser remains a landmark in horror cinema that continues to haunt audiences decades later.

Sounds Like Comics | Episode 410 - Justice League: War (2014 Film)

We’re talking Justice League: War in this episode, a fast-paced and explosive DC animated feature that kicks off the formation of the Justice League in bold style. As an early chapter in the DC Animated Movie Universe, it delivers big action and plenty of debate-worthy moments.

That Film Stew Episode | 639 – The Bride! (Review)

Written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Bride! is the Gothic romance film which draws inspiration from the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, which was based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein. In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein (Christian Bale) asks Dr. Euphronious to help create a companion. They give life to a murdered woman as the Bride (Jessie Buckley), sparking romance, police interest, and radical social change. We break down all things Frankenstein, a star-studded cast, and the hauntings of a disgruntled author.

That Film Stew | Episode 638 – The Vault is Open (Film & TV News)

In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz in the world of film and TV! Jason Statham is at it again and it's time for a Mutiny! Netflix unveils the first look images at Brad Bird's newest upcoming animated feature, the Pussay Patrol may be back for a third Inbetweeners movie, the next Insidous movie takes thing out of the Further, there's trailers for Supergirl and The Punisher: One Last Kill to discuss, and Tales From the Crypt is coming to streaming for the first time. Tune in for all the hot takes and updates!

That Film Stew | Episode 637 – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Review)

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the animated adventure comedy film based on Nintendo’s Mario video game franchise. It is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and is once again produced by Illumination and Nintendo. Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson), the adoptive mother of the Lumas living in the Comet Observatory, is kidnapped by Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), who plots to drain her power to create life to fuel a universe-destroying cannon in honour of his father, Bowser (Jack Black), who was defeated by Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day). Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), and their new pal Yoshi (Donald Glover), venture into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. We break down all things cameos, references, easter eggs, and the all important plot.