Episodes
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TGP #771: Inside Fleak: The Animated Feature That Doesn’t Talk Down to Kids
Co-producers Yuki Pang and Jani Kuronen join The Goggler Podcast to talk about Fleak, their new animated feature. We talk about the case for Malaysia as one of the most underrated animation hubs anywhere — a talent pool that doesn’t get the international attention it deserves, before turning the...
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TGP #770: The Mummy, The Temp, and The King of Pop
On this episode of The Goggler Podcast, we unwrap Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, the Evil Dead Rise director’s gnarly, Blumhouse-produced reimagining that trades ancient pharaohs for a family nightmare. Then we binge our way through Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on Prime Video, the follow-up to…
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TGP #769: This Is the Way to Drama
Big emotions all round this week. We review the long-awaited third season of Euphoria and the aptly titled The Drama, digging into performances, storytelling choices, and whether the hype was justified. We also break down the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu — what it reveals, what…
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TGP #768: Pizza, Sith Lords, and Dim Lighting
Comfort food, Sith Lords, and therapy, all in one episode. We review Pizza Movie, the Star Wars series Maul: Shadow Lord, and the third season of Shrinking. We also get into a discussion that’s been bugging us for a while: why do so many modern TV shows look so meh? We talk production values,...
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TGP #767: Murder, Mario, and the Moon
Two wildly different properties and one giant leap for mankind on this week’s episode. We review the Australian murder-mystery comedy Deadloch and Nintendo’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, talking tone, humour, and whether either one sticks the landing. Then we nerd out about NASA’s Artemis II...
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TGP #766: Death, Space, and Second Chances
This week, we’ve got a packed show. We review the action horror comedy They Will Kill You, Ryan Gosling’s spacefaring adventure Project Hail Mary, and Riz Ahmed’s brilliant meta-meditation on being South Asian and Bond in Bait. We dig into what works, what doesn’t, and whether any of them are…
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TGP #765: Spidey Senses, Slam Dunks, and Samara’s Blood-Soaked Encore
On this episode of The Goggler Podcast, we dive headfirst into the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day – the most-watched movie trailer in history. We also review GOAT, Sony Pictures Animation’s slick, Spider-Verse-styled sports comedy about a tiny goat trying to make it in a brutal...
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TGP #764: JFF Theater: Bonsai Warrior
On this episode of The Goggler Podcast, we review Bonsai Warrior, the documentary that follows Masashi Hirao — the last apprentice of legendary bonsai master Kato Saburo — as he travels across 11 countries to modernise an ancient art form. We dig into what makes this such a compelling watch: the...
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TGP #763: Culture Wars, Comeback Season, and Pixar’s Big Swing
We dig into the controversy surrounding Timothée Chalamet’s comments about opera and ballet — what he said, why it landed the way it did, and whether the backlash is warranted or overblown. Then we turn to the screen: we review the long-awaited new season of Scrubs and ask whether the beloved...
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TGP #761: Power Rings, Brides, and Buccaneers
Bahir and Uma break down the first trailer for HBO Max’s highly anticipated Lanterns, before diving into reviews of Prime Video’s swashbuckling action thriller The Bluff, Chloé Zhao’s emotionally devastating Hamnet, and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s wildly ambitious gothic romance, The Bride! The Bride! is...
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TGP #760: Deep Waters and Deeper Drama
We review Iron Lung and Crime 101, unpack the BAFTA controversy, and dissect Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model documentary.
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TGP #759: Time Loops and Time Lords
Office time loops meet feudal time travel as we dissect two inventive Japanese films about destiny, identity, and history colliding.
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TGP #758: What Wins, What Lasts, What Matters
We open the mailbag to tackle your questions on how Oscar selections really work and whether celebrity activism actually matters.
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TGP #757: Briefs, Bugs, and Bot-Made Faces
We review The Lincoln Lawyer and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, then tackle the thorny ethics of generative AI in a documentary about Lucy Letby.
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TGP #756: Moody, Broody, and Misguided
We dig into Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" and wonder whether style and provocation have replaced the novel’s wild, unruly soul.
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TGP #755: Under the Big Top With Kooza
We go behind the curtain with Kooza’s artistic director to explore how Cirque du Soleil turns risk and imagination into breathtaking spectacle.
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TGP #754: The Wrecking Crew and the Oscar Cut Line
We review The Wrecking Crew and unpack why films like Jay Kelly, Deliver Me From Nowhere, and Rental Family missed the Oscar cut.
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TGP #753: New Year, New Takes, Same Chaos
We chat New Year resolutions, Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros., spiral through Tarantino’s filmography, and consider the wisdom of a three movie Dune marathon in December.
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TGP #752: The Oscars Are Here, Please Send Help!
Reviews of Mercy, Send Help, Scarlet, and Wonder Man, plus a quick check-in on this year's Oscar nominations.
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TGP #751: Bento Boxes and Big Ideas
The Japan Foundation’s JFF Theater initiative and how Bento Harassment turns a small story into something universal. You can watch Bento Harassment, for free, at JFF Theater. Just click here to register and check out the movies on offer. Thank you for checking out The Goggler Podcast, if you have...
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TGP #750: Primate, The Bone Temple, The Rip, and the Curious Case of the Missing IMAX
Primate, The Rip, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple reviewed, plus how Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve took the biggest screens away from Marvel.
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The Goggler Podcast #749: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the latest installment in James Cameron's epic saga, Avatar: Fire and Ash.
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The Goggler Podcast #747: Restaurant from the Sky
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Restaurant from the Sky, a soul-nourishing Japanese drama about food, community, and the quiet power of human connection.
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The Goggler Podcast #742: The Running Man
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Edgar Wright's brand new adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man.
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The Goggler Podcast #741: Why Do We Root for the Predator?
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma put forward their theories on why we’ve always kinda rooted for the Predator. Predator: Badlands is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. In the distant future, on a hostile alien planet, a young Predator cast out from his clan for his size finds his world...
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The Goggler Podcast #739: The Roses
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Jay Roach’s tragicomedy about a marriage in decline in The Roses. The Roses is now showing exclusively at selected GSC locations. At first glance, Theo and Ivy Rose seem to have it all: a glamorous life, successful careers, and…
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The Goggler Podcast #738: The Lost Bus
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Paul Greengrass' epic new survival drama, The Lost Bus.
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The Goggler Podcast #737: TRON: Ares
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the long awaited third installment in the TRON franchise: TRON: Ares.
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The Goggler Podcast #736: One Battle After Another
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another.
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The Goggler Podcast #735: Badak
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Badak, the brand new movie from the director of La Luna.
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The Goggler Podcast #734: Northern Food Story
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Tetsuya Uesugi's sumptuous exploration of Hokkaido cuisine in Northern Food Story.
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The Goggler Podcast #733: Sunset Sunrise
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Sunset Sunrise, Yoshiyuki Kishi’s heartfelt Covid-era comedy-drama about renewal, connection, and hope. The Japanese Film Festival 2025 runs from September 10 to October 19 at selected GSC locations across Malaysia. Click here for more...
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The Goggler Podcast #732: The Solitary Gourmet
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the further culinary adventures of Goro Inogashira in the big screen adaptation of The Solitary Gourmet.
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The Goggler Podcast #731: The Conjuring: Last Rites
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review what is ostensibly the final installment in The Conjuring franchise, The Conjuring: Last Rites. The Conjuring: Last Rites is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. In The Conjuring: Last Rites, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine…
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The Goggler Podcast #729: Materialists
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Celine Song's take on the romantic drama in Materialists.
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The Goggler Podcast #727: Butterfly
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the Prime Video adaptation of the Boom! Studios graphic novel series Butterfly.
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The Goggler Podcast #725: The Life of Chuck
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Mike Flanagan's adaptation of the Stephen King novella, The Life of Chuck.
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The Goggler Podcast #724: Alien: Earth
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the brand new Alien prequel series by Noah Hawley, Alien: Earth.
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The Goggler Podcast #723: War of the Worlds
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the utterly inept War of the Worlds remake on Prime Video.
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The Goggler Podcast #722: Joy Ngiaw
Over the last three years Apple has celebrated ambitious, creative talent from across SE Asia in a campaign called “Here’s to the Dreamers.” This year, with the theme of “Dream Beyond,” they are shining a spotlight on the developers, musicians, and artists who push boundaries and inspire others…
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The Goggler Podcast #721: Weapons
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the brand new horror from the critically-acclaimed director of Barbarian, Weapons. Weapons is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time…
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The Goggler Podcast #719: Together
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Michael Shanks’ squirmy descent into grief and madness in Together. Together is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. Together is a chilling indie horror‑comedy. Millie and Tim are in a long‑term relationship that’s already strained by...
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The Goggler Podcast #717: Bring Her Back
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the sophomore effort from the Philippou brothers, Bring Her Back. Bring Her Back opens in Malaysian cinemas on Thursday, July 31. After the sudden loss of their father, teenage siblings Andy and Piper are sent to live with a seemingly...
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The Goggler Podcast #716: Asif Kapadia
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Uma speaks to the Oscar/BAFTA/Grammy-winning filmmaker of The Warrior, Amy, and Senna, Asif Kapadia.
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The Goggler Podcast #715: The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the long awaited return of Marvel's first family in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
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The Goggler Podcast #714: Ask Us Anything, No. 52
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma answer questions about Superman, KPop Demon Hunters, and
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The Goggler Podcast #713: I Know What You Did Last Summer
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the legacy sequel that no one asked for: I Know What You Did Last Summer.
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The Goggler Podcast #712: Superman
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the much anticipated start of the all new DC Universe in James Gunn's Superman.
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The Goggler Podcast #711: Ask Us Anything, No. 51
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma answer questions about Squid Game, James Bond, and the new DCU.
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The Goggler Podcast #710: Jurassic World Rebirth
Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the seventh movie in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth. Jurassic World Rebirth is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely...