John Campea Show HBO's Harry Potter Series May Be Better Than The Movies
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Voiko, sharp-witted roundtable regular who brings comedic reactions. Robert Meyer Burnett, filmmaker and film-commentary pro with industry insight. They spar over HBO’s Harry Potter trailer, debate if a series can outdo the films, react to The End of Oak Street trailer, and unpack big industry news like Project Hail Mary’s runtime and platform liability rulings.
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Ryan Gosling Teams With The Daniels
- John and Robert celebrate Ryan Gosling joining the Daniels for their next film, noting the Daniels' Oscar sweep with Everything Everywhere All at Once.
- Gosling's diverse upcoming slate (Project Hail Mary, Starfighter) makes the pairing exciting.
Project Hail Mary Had A Massive Early Cut
- Early Project Hail Mary cuts were far longer, with the first screened cut at 3 hours 45 minutes.
- Directors trimmed science-heavy and Earth-peril material to balance accessibility, leaving fans wanting deleted scenes or an extended cut.
Why Reacher's Simplicity Works
- John Campea and Robert Meyer Burnett praise Reacher's simple, satisfying formula: a big good guy beating bad guys.
- Alan Ritchson wrapped season four amid a recent off-screen scuffle that was later ruled self-defense.