The Filmcast Ep. 861 - The Wrecking Crew
Feb 10, 2026
They debate whether bringing an infant to a loud horror screening and rule on the propriety of moviegoing behavior. They break down Super Bowl viewing oddities, streaming limits, and standout trailers. Short reviews cover The Housemaid, a new Muppet Show special, and an E.T. family screening. The main review dissects The Wrecking Crew’s action, choreography, tone, and its celebration of cinematic violence.
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Trailers Sell Subscriptions, Not Titles
- Netflix aired a Super Bowl trailer for a Brad Pitt spinoff without showing the film's title, signaling the platform sells its subscription more than individual movies.
- The hosts interpret this as a marker of streaming-era marketing where titles and theatrical releases matter less.
Performance Contrast In The Housemaid
- David watched The Housemaid and praised Amanda Seyfried's Oscar-worthy performance while finding Sydney Sweeney oddly disengaged.
- He called the film unbalanced but entertaining, recommending it mainly for Seyfried.
Muppet Reboot Honors Original Variety Format
- The new Muppet Show special reproduces the original variety format with guest stars and occasional adult-leaning humor while staying kid-friendly.
- Devindra enjoyed its faithful tone and hopes it continues as a rebooted series on Disney+.
