Robert Pattinson Goes Full Madman in 'Primetime' and Brad Pitt Battles the Beast

Two wildly different movies, two huge performances, and a lot to talk about this week. We’re diving into Primetime, with Robert Pattinson delivering a completely unhinged transformation into Chris Hansen, and Heart of the Beast, David Ayer’s brutal and emotional survival thriller starring Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd named Odin. From media obsession and fame to loyalty, trauma and survival, these movies could not be more different, but both give us plenty to unpack. Primetime takes the rise of To Catch a Predator and turns it into something bizarre, funny and increasingly sinister, exploring the collision of journalism, entertainment, fame and public punishment. We break down Pattinson’s incredible performance, Lance Oppenheim’s surreal direction and the gorgeous early-2000s film aesthetic that makes it one of the most visually interesting movies of the year. Then we head into the wilderness for Heart of the Beast, where a simple story about a retired Green Beret and his former combat dog becomes a powerful story about PTSD, loyalty, mortality and the bond between two veterans who have already survived hell together. We break down Brad Pitt’s restrained performance, the stunning New Zealand photography, the emotional ending and the incredible behind-the-scenes work that brought Odin to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices