The Mandalorian & Grogu, Birthright and Obsession (Movie Squad Podcast #537)

It’s the story of a brooding anti-hero and his adorable sidekick: we’re of course talking about Movie Squad. (You can pick who’s who.) Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler reunite after a week apart, with special guest Brekky host Dennis Gedling filling in for Pam Boland. First up, Tristan and Dennis review The Mandalorian and Grogu, Jon Favreau’s big-screen sequel to the hit Star Wars series. But does it make the transition successfully? Then, Simon and Tristan review the WA-made Birthright, from writer-director Zoe Pepper, about a battle of wills between 30-somethings navigating the housing crisis and their moneyed parents. (Zoe was a guest on Movie Squad’s 500th episode last year. Listen to the chat here!) Stay tuned for Tristan’s pod-exclusive review of Obsession, the feature debut from Curry Barker, while Simon talks about Barker’s YouTube movies. Plus: Has Chiwetel Ejiofor made a good movie in the last ten years? We discuss. Learn about the new season of Tristan’s Trash Classics screenings at Luna Cinemas held on the last Friday of every month. Be sure to tune in to RTRFM every Friday at 7:30am to hear Movie Squad live on Breakfast with Pam!