Second Cut
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Independent cinema podcast formerly for Thefilmagazine.com, talking film theory, criticism, history, and sometimes some entertainment along the way. Join us live on YouTube every Thursday at 8pm GMT/2pm Central to get in on the action.
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Tomorrow, we're tackling the work of recent blockbuster-maker Jon Chu, behind films such as Wicked, Crazy Rich Asians, and In The Heights. 8pm GMT/2pm CT, YouTube. Be there or be square.
#jonchu #wicked #wickedforgood #crazyrichasians #intheheights #nowyouseeme
#jonchu #wicked #wickedforgood #crazyrichasians #intheheights #nowyouseeme
Tomorrow, we're tackling the work of recent blockbuster-maker Jon Chu, behind films such as Wicked, Crazy Rich Asians, and In The Heights. 8pm GMT/2pm CT, YouTube. Be there or be square.
#jonchu #wicked #wickedforgood #crazyrichasians #intheheights #nowyouseeme
#jonchu #wicked #wickedforgood #crazyrichasians #intheheights #nowyouseeme
November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Tomorrow, we're tackling the work of recent blockbuster-maker Jon Chu, behind films such as Wicked, Crazy Rich Asians, and In The Heights. 8pm GMT/2pm CT, YouTube. Be there or be square.
#jonchu #wicked #wickedforgood #crazyrichasians #intheheights #nowyouseeme
#jonchu #wicked #wickedforgood #crazyrichasians #intheheights #nowyouseeme
Is the third time the charm for The Horsemen? Check out our review of Now You See Me, Now You Don't, to find out.
#filmsky #moviesky #nowyouseeme3 #jesseeisenberg #woodyharrelson #davefranco #secondcutpod
#filmsky #moviesky #nowyouseeme3 #jesseeisenberg #woodyharrelson #davefranco #secondcutpod
Now You See Me, Now You Don't (2025) Review
Is the magic still there in Film 3 of the franchise, or is it all smoke and mirrors?
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November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Is the third time the charm for The Horsemen? Check out our review of Now You See Me, Now You Don't, to find out.
#filmsky #moviesky #nowyouseeme3 #jesseeisenberg #woodyharrelson #davefranco #secondcutpod
#filmsky #moviesky #nowyouseeme3 #jesseeisenberg #woodyharrelson #davefranco #secondcutpod
Edgar Wright's newest film, an adaptation of Stephen King's novel, and a remake of the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, is now out in cinemas. Check our review to see what we thought of it.
#filmsky #moviesky #therunningman #glenpowell #edgarwright #secondcut
#filmsky #moviesky #therunningman #glenpowell #edgarwright #secondcut
The Running Man (2025) Review
Can Edgar Wright make it a 4/4 in good Stephen King adaptations in 2025?
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November 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Edgar Wright's newest film, an adaptation of Stephen King's novel, and a remake of the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, is now out in cinemas. Check our review to see what we thought of it.
#filmsky #moviesky #therunningman #glenpowell #edgarwright #secondcut
#filmsky #moviesky #therunningman #glenpowell #edgarwright #secondcut
The newest entry in the Predator franchise was released last Friday, and we've gone and checked it out. What did you think of the latest offering in this universe?
#filmsky #moviesky #predatorbadlands #ellefanning #predator #filmcritic #moviecritic
#filmsky #moviesky #predatorbadlands #ellefanning #predator #filmcritic #moviecritic
Predator: Badlands (2025) Review
This film sees us ask a fundamentally different questions to the other films: what if the Predator was the good guy?
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November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The newest entry in the Predator franchise was released last Friday, and we've gone and checked it out. What did you think of the latest offering in this universe?
#filmsky #moviesky #predatorbadlands #ellefanning #predator #filmcritic #moviecritic
#filmsky #moviesky #predatorbadlands #ellefanning #predator #filmcritic #moviecritic
YouTube critic Chris Stuckmann recently released his feature film debut, Shelby Oaks, a haunting folk-horror with input from Mike Flanagan. Here's the SecondCut review of the film.
#filmsky #moviesky #shelbyoaks #chrisstuckmann #mikeflanagan #filmcritic #moviecritic #secondcut
#filmsky #moviesky #shelbyoaks #chrisstuckmann #mikeflanagan #filmcritic #moviecritic #secondcut
Shelby Oaks (2025) Review
YouTube film critic Chris Stuckmann teams up with Mike Flanagan for a paranormal folk-horror thriller.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
YouTube critic Chris Stuckmann recently released his feature film debut, Shelby Oaks, a haunting folk-horror with input from Mike Flanagan. Here's the SecondCut review of the film.
#filmsky #moviesky #shelbyoaks #chrisstuckmann #mikeflanagan #filmcritic #moviecritic #secondcut
#filmsky #moviesky #shelbyoaks #chrisstuckmann #mikeflanagan #filmcritic #moviecritic #secondcut
A few weeks ago, Black Phone 2 was unleashed on the world. Like a ghost it returns, this time in the form of a review from the Second Cut team.
Black Phone 2 (2025) Review
The returning minds of writer C. Robert Cargill and director Scott Derrickson have just about managed to straddle the line.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
A few weeks ago, Black Phone 2 was unleashed on the world. Like a ghost it returns, this time in the form of a review from the Second Cut team.
A little late on the announcement, but we're talking Edgar Wright tomorrow in preparation for the upcoming #RunningMan film. But no Cornettos allowed; this one's on his other three films. Come join us live and talk your favourite moments.
#filmsky #moviesky #edgarwright #livestream #secondcutpod
#filmsky #moviesky #edgarwright #livestream #secondcutpod
November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A little late on the announcement, but we're talking Edgar Wright tomorrow in preparation for the upcoming #RunningMan film. But no Cornettos allowed; this one's on his other three films. Come join us live and talk your favourite moments.
#filmsky #moviesky #edgarwright #livestream #secondcutpod
#filmsky #moviesky #edgarwright #livestream #secondcutpod
How did you do for your #31daysofhorror? Here's Sam's completed list, with some good, and some not good, films for you to add to your watchlist.
#filmsky #moviesky #31daysofhalloween #secondcut #horror
#filmsky #moviesky #31daysofhalloween #secondcut #horror
Sam’s 31 Days of Horror 2025
Sam watched a new to him horror film every day in October 2025; here are his thoughts. Happy Halloween!
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November 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
How did you do for your #31daysofhorror? Here's Sam's completed list, with some good, and some not good, films for you to add to your watchlist.
#filmsky #moviesky #31daysofhalloween #secondcut #horror
#filmsky #moviesky #31daysofhalloween #secondcut #horror
Hold everything. Our review of Kathryn Bigelow's latest film, A House of Dynamite, is now up on the SecondCut substack for your viewing pleasure. We'd love it if you checked it out, liked it, shared it, and supported independent film journalism :)
#filmsky #moviesky #houseofdynamite #kathrynbigelow
#filmsky #moviesky #houseofdynamite #kathrynbigelow
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hold everything. Our review of Kathryn Bigelow's latest film, A House of Dynamite, is now up on the SecondCut substack for your viewing pleasure. We'd love it if you checked it out, liked it, shared it, and supported independent film journalism :)
#filmsky #moviesky #houseofdynamite #kathrynbigelow
#filmsky #moviesky #houseofdynamite #kathrynbigelow
Coming this week on our YouTube livestream: actual good films discussed. Three underrated horror gems of the 21st century to get you in the Halloween mood.
#filmsky #moviesky #horror #halloween #horrormovies #leslievernon #lovedones #possessor #secondcut
#filmsky #moviesky #horror #halloween #horrormovies #leslievernon #lovedones #possessor #secondcut
October 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Coming this week on our YouTube livestream: actual good films discussed. Three underrated horror gems of the 21st century to get you in the Halloween mood.
#filmsky #moviesky #horror #halloween #horrormovies #leslievernon #lovedones #possessor #secondcut
#filmsky #moviesky #horror #halloween #horrormovies #leslievernon #lovedones #possessor #secondcut
Are you having fun in the spooky season? Are you fed up with good films? Do you want some of the worst horror films ever made? Never fear; SecondCut have got you covered, streaming tomorrow.
#filmsky #moviesky #spooktober #31daysofhalloween #31daysofhorror
#filmsky #moviesky #spooktober #31daysofhalloween #31daysofhorror
October 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Are you having fun in the spooky season? Are you fed up with good films? Do you want some of the worst horror films ever made? Never fear; SecondCut have got you covered, streaming tomorrow.
#filmsky #moviesky #spooktober #31daysofhalloween #31daysofhorror
#filmsky #moviesky #spooktober #31daysofhalloween #31daysofhorror
New Guillermo Del Toro review in the building! This is not a drill! 'Frankenstein' is now up on the substack!
#movies #films #moviesky #filmsky #guillermodeltoro #frankenstein
#movies #films #moviesky #filmsky #guillermodeltoro #frankenstein
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October 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New Guillermo Del Toro review in the building! This is not a drill! 'Frankenstein' is now up on the substack!
#movies #films #moviesky #filmsky #guillermodeltoro #frankenstein
#movies #films #moviesky #filmsky #guillermodeltoro #frankenstein
Tron is back on our cinema screens. Go check out our review of Disney's latest in the cyberpunk action franchise.
#filmsky #moviesky #filmcritic #moviecritic #tronares #jaredleto
#filmsky #moviesky #filmcritic #moviecritic #tronares #jaredleto
Tron: Ares (2025) Review
If you’re after eyeball kicks for cinema, Tron: Ares is the place to go.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tron is back on our cinema screens. Go check out our review of Disney's latest in the cyberpunk action franchise.
#filmsky #moviesky #filmcritic #moviecritic #tronares #jaredleto
#filmsky #moviesky #filmcritic #moviecritic #tronares #jaredleto
RIP to Drew Struzan, the man behind the most iconic film posters of all time, all by hand, all by skill and talent, and alwyas (as especially in the case of the 24hr completion of the poster for The Thing, without having seen the film), with a sprinkle of genius.
#Drewstruzan #filmsky #moviesky
#Drewstruzan #filmsky #moviesky
October 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
RIP to Drew Struzan, the man behind the most iconic film posters of all time, all by hand, all by skill and talent, and alwyas (as especially in the case of the 24hr completion of the poster for The Thing, without having seen the film), with a sprinkle of genius.
#Drewstruzan #filmsky #moviesky
#Drewstruzan #filmsky #moviesky
Frights for all the family this week on SecondCut. In our haunted house this week are I Was A Teenage Werewolf (1957), The Haunted Mansion (2003) and Paranorman (2012). Come join us live for spooky shenanigans for squirts and seniors.
#filmsky #moviesky #podcast #halloween #horror #familyhorror
#filmsky #moviesky #podcast #halloween #horror #familyhorror
October 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Frights for all the family this week on SecondCut. In our haunted house this week are I Was A Teenage Werewolf (1957), The Haunted Mansion (2003) and Paranorman (2012). Come join us live for spooky shenanigans for squirts and seniors.
#filmsky #moviesky #podcast #halloween #horror #familyhorror
#filmsky #moviesky #podcast #halloween #horror #familyhorror
Wednesday's stream. We finally get round to one of the GOATs.
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#filmsky #moviesky #kathrynbigelow #neardark #pointbreak #hurtlocker #oscars #filmcritic #moviecritic
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#filmsky #moviesky #kathrynbigelow #neardark #pointbreak #hurtlocker #oscars #filmcritic #moviecritic
October 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Wednesday's stream. We finally get round to one of the GOATs.
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#filmsky #moviesky #kathrynbigelow #neardark #pointbreak #hurtlocker #oscars #filmcritic #moviecritic
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#filmsky #moviesky #kathrynbigelow #neardark #pointbreak #hurtlocker #oscars #filmcritic #moviecritic
Paul Thomas Anderson: Career in Film
YouTube video by Second Cut
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October 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Join us this time tomorrow for our retrospective of the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. Favourite PTA film? Least favourite?
#filmsky #moviesky #paulthomasanderson #podcast
#filmsky #moviesky #paulthomasanderson #podcast
September 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Join us this time tomorrow for our retrospective of the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. Favourite PTA film? Least favourite?
#filmsky #moviesky #paulthomasanderson #podcast
#filmsky #moviesky #paulthomasanderson #podcast
This review comes to you because you were home. The Strangers: Chapter Two, the review now up on the substack. Check it out, read, like, share, and support independent film writing.
#thestrangers #filmsky #moviesky #thestrangerschaptertwo #filmcritic #moviecritic
#thestrangers #filmsky #moviesky #thestrangerschaptertwo #filmcritic #moviecritic
The Strangers: Chapter Two (2025) Review
‘“Do not forgive them, Father, for they knew what they were doing and went and did it anyway."
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September 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This review comes to you because you were home. The Strangers: Chapter Two, the review now up on the substack. Check it out, read, like, share, and support independent film writing.
#thestrangers #filmsky #moviesky #thestrangerschaptertwo #filmcritic #moviecritic
#thestrangers #filmsky #moviesky #thestrangerschaptertwo #filmcritic #moviecritic
The latest blockbuster from Paul Thomas Anderson, 'One Battle After Another', starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, and Benicio Del Toro, is out now. Check out our review on the SecondCut substack.
#filmsky #moviesky #onebattleafteranother #pta #dicaprio #reginahall #seanpenn
#filmsky #moviesky #onebattleafteranother #pta #dicaprio #reginahall #seanpenn
One Battle After Another (2025) Review
"It’s like if The Fast and the Furious were about leftist revolutionaries."
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September 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The latest blockbuster from Paul Thomas Anderson, 'One Battle After Another', starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, and Benicio Del Toro, is out now. Check out our review on the SecondCut substack.
#filmsky #moviesky #onebattleafteranother #pta #dicaprio #reginahall #seanpenn
#filmsky #moviesky #onebattleafteranother #pta #dicaprio #reginahall #seanpenn
The double-bill of reviews that you were shivering with antici... pation for. Rocky Horror and Shock Treatment, coming to you from SecondCut. You're welcome.
#filmsky #moviesky #rockyhorror #therockyhorrorpictureshow #timcurry #filmcritic #moviecritic
#filmsky #moviesky #rockyhorror #therockyhorrorpictureshow #timcurry #filmcritic #moviecritic
Science Fiction Double Feature: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Shock Treatment (1981) Reviews
50 years since The Rocky Horror Picture Show released in US cinemas, Sam reviews it and its forgotten sort-of sequel.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The double-bill of reviews that you were shivering with antici... pation for. Rocky Horror and Shock Treatment, coming to you from SecondCut. You're welcome.
#filmsky #moviesky #rockyhorror #therockyhorrorpictureshow #timcurry #filmcritic #moviecritic
#filmsky #moviesky #rockyhorror #therockyhorrorpictureshow #timcurry #filmcritic #moviecritic
The final Conjuring film (for now), but is it any good? New review up on the substack, go check it out and support independent film journalism.
#conjuring #conjuringlastrites #horror #filmsky #moviesky #filmreview #moviereview
#conjuring #conjuringlastrites #horror #filmsky #moviesky #filmreview #moviereview
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Review
A cursed mirror serves as the focal point (eventually) for this series of demonic spook jumps.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The final Conjuring film (for now), but is it any good? New review up on the substack, go check it out and support independent film journalism.
#conjuring #conjuringlastrites #horror #filmsky #moviesky #filmreview #moviereview
#conjuring #conjuringlastrites #horror #filmsky #moviesky #filmreview #moviereview
On Wednesday's stream, remembering the actor and Sundance founder, Robert Redford. What's your favourite Redford character or film?
#robertredford #sundance #filmsky #moviesky #secondcut
#robertredford #sundance #filmsky #moviesky #secondcut
September 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On Wednesday's stream, remembering the actor and Sundance founder, Robert Redford. What's your favourite Redford character or film?
#robertredford #sundance #filmsky #moviesky #secondcut
#robertredford #sundance #filmsky #moviesky #secondcut