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Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value swept awards season with a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 19-minute standing ovation at Cannes — but does it live up to the hype? This week we dig into this intimate Norwegian drama about estrangement, art, and the complicated love between fathers and daughters. Starring Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, and Elle Fanning, it's the kind of film that lingers long after the credits roll. We break down what works, what doesn't, and why this might be one of the best films of 2025.

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Dan calls Mike from the car for another edition of Cruisin' — the Oh Brother limited series where the brothers hash out whatever Hollywood can't stop talking about. This time: the internet spirals over Jim Carrey's appearance at the César Awards (was that really him?), the deeply uncomfortable moment at the BAFTAs involving Tourette's campaigner John Davidson, and the SNL sketch that followed that had a lot of people asking "too soon… or too far?"

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In this exclusive episode, we interview Oscar-nominated VFX Supervisor Michael Ralla about his groundbreaking work on Sinners.

Michael takes us behind the scenes of one of this year’s most talked-about films, breaking down the visual effects process, the creative challenges of bringing Sinners to life, and what it means to earn an Academy Award nomination. From early concept development to final render, we explore how the film’s most jaw-dropping sequences were crafted.

We also discuss:

• The most technically demanding scenes in Sinners
• Collaborating with directors and production teams
• The evolving role of VFX in modern cinema
• Awards season pressure and Oscar night anticipation
• Advice for aspiring visual effects artists

If you love filmmaking, behind-the-scenes movie insights, or awards season coverage, this is a must-listen episode.

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