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Hope 103.2

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Hope 103.2’s Afternoons presenter Laura talk about some of the biggest movie and TV releases of the moment as they decipher the themes within entertainment and the cultural conversations they prompt us to have more broadly – every fortnight on The Watchlist.

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S1E26 The Watchlist: Civil War

S1E26 The Watchlist: Civil War

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Ben McEachen from Hope 103.2 talk Civil War, starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Stephen McKinley Henderson as a team of journalists crossing a United States, divided by devastating civil war. Have your say on their take or just drop us a comment at hopepodcast.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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S1E26 The Watchlist: Civil War

S1E26 The Watchlist: Civil War

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Ben McEachen from Hope 103.2 talk Civil War, starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Stephen McKinley Henderson as a team of journalists crossing a United States, divided by devastating civil war. Have your say on their take or just drop us a comment at hopepodcast.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E25 The Watchlist: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

S1E25 The Watchlist: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 talk Ghostbusters and the newest installment Frozen Empire. Two generations of Ghostbusters must work together, young and old teaming up to face their greatest threat yet. Have your say on their take or just drop us a comment at hopepodcast.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E24 The Watchlist: Ordinary Angels

S1E24 The Watchlist: Ordinary Angels

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 discuss Ordinary Angels, based on a true story about a widowed father caring for two daughters, the youngest of whom is critically ill, and a woman who rallies an entire community to help. Have your say on their take or just drop us a comment at hopepodcast.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E23 The Watchlist: Back to Arrakis for Dune Part 2

S1E23 The Watchlist: Back to Arrakis for Dune Part 2

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 discuss Dune Part 2 and Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, a reluctant messiah. Have your say on their take or just drop us a comment at hopepodcast.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E22 The Watchlist: Is Madame Web a Worthy Addition to the Spiderverse?

S1E22 The Watchlist: Is Madame Web a Worthy Addition to the Spiderverse?

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope Afternoons talk about Madame Web and how Sony's take on this origin story sits with them. To be honest, their comments are quite shocking! Have your say on their take or just drop us a comment at hopepodcast.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E21 The Watchlist: Going into the world of 'Wonka'

S1E21 The Watchlist: Going into the world of 'Wonka'

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 discuss Timothee Chalamet's 'Wonka' and why this may be the best of all the Roald Dahl inspired movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E20 The Watchlist: The Trolls Band Together

S1E20 The Watchlist: The Trolls Band Together

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope Afternoons talk about Trolls: Band Together and how the third in the Trolls franchise stacks up against the others with its message about family and fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E19 The Watchlist: Is 'The Marvels' an MCU Movie in Crisis?

S1E19 The Watchlist: Is 'The Marvels' an MCU Movie in Crisis?

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope Afternoons talk about the latest movie in the MCU line up, 'The Marvels', and how it speaks to a production company in crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E18: Does Justice Exist? Looking at 'The Killer' & 'The Burial'

S1E18: Does Justice Exist? Looking at 'The Killer' & 'The Burial'

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 consider the existence of justice and the psychology of a villain in 'The Killer' and 'The Burial'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E17 The Watchlist: Killers of the Flower Moon & Foe

S1E17 The Watchlist: Killers of the Flower Moon & Foe

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 talk about Martin Scorsese's latest film and the history it unpacks, as well as the new one from Aussie director Garth Davis, 'Foe'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E16 The Watchlist: How 'The Creator' Imagines a Future with A.I.

S1E16 The Watchlist: How 'The Creator' Imagines a Future with A.I.

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 talk about 'The Creator' and what a future with A.I. would really look like: if humans build A.I. how many of our traits would it reflect? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E15 The Watchlist: Falling in 'Love at First Sight', Blue Beetle and Agatha Christie

S1E15 The Watchlist: Falling in 'Love at First Sight', Blue Beetle and Agatha Christie

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 talk about what could be DC's best movie yet, the possibility of 'Love at First Sight' with the new Netflix rom-com and whether or not the supernatural could be the undoing of Hercule Poirot in 'A Haunting in Venice'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E14 The Watchlist: Teenage Turtles, Equalizer 3 and Gal Gadot's Next Action Flick

S1E14 The Watchlist: Teenage Turtles, Equalizer 3 and Gal Gadot's Next Action Flick

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 talk about the next take on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, why we accept violence from justice-minded vigilantes and whether or not Gal Gadot's 'Heart of Stone' is worth the watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E13 The Watchlist: Sound of Freedom, Asteriod City and The Covenant

S1E13 The Watchlist: Sound of Freedom, Asteriod City and The Covenant

The Sound of Freedom has finally released in Australian theatres. Russ from Reel Dialogue and Ben McEachen from Hope 103.2 break down their review of the film and it's incredible true story. They'll also touch on Wes Andersons Asteroid City and Guy Ritchie's The Covenant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E12 The Watchlist: Gran Turismo Movie, Miracle Club, The Meg 2

S1E12 The Watchlist: Gran Turismo Movie, Miracle Club, The Meg 2

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Ben McEachen from Hope 103.2 talk about The Gran Turismo Movie as it races onto the big screen, telling the true story of a gamer turned racing prodigy. We'll also be reviewing The Miracle Club and a quick stop to take a look at The Meg 2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E11 The Watchlist: Barbie, Oppenheimer and the Divided Audience Response

S1E11 The Watchlist: Barbie, Oppenheimer and the Divided Audience Response

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 talk about the year's biggest cinema releases, and how varied opinions have been about both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E10 The Watchlist: Mission Impossible, Action Heroes and Aussie Cinema

S1E10 The Watchlist: Mission Impossible, Action Heroes and Aussie Cinema

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope 103.2 talk about the latest in the Mission Impossible franchise, then possible end of the "old school" action hero and a couple of Aussie movies you want to catch while you can.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E09 The Watchlist: Indiana Jones, Elemental and the Rebirth of Pixar

S1E09 The Watchlist: Indiana Jones, Elemental and the Rebirth of Pixar

Russ from Reel Dialoguie and Laura from Hope 103.2 talk about the latest addition to the Indiana Jones franchise, how ageing is represented in cinema and whether not Pixar can win over fans with their new release 'Elemental'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E08 The Watchlist: The Flash, Transformers and Mulitiverse Problems

S1E08 The Watchlist: The Flash, Transformers and Mulitiverse Problems

Russ from Reel Dialogue and Laura from Hope Afternoons talk about the latest additions to the DC and Transformers franchises, and why we seem compelled to explore worlds of many dimensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E07 The Watchlist: Fast X, the Best Franchises and The Little Mermaid

S1E07 The Watchlist: Fast X, the Best Franchises and The Little Mermaid

Russ and Laura debate the merits of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise and how 'The Little Mermaid' remake is reinventing Disney for the next generation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.