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Thumb War

Thumb War

By: Bleav Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle
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Thumb War is your weekly showdown over movies, streaming series, and pop culture mayhem. Rachel and JD dive into what’s worth watching (and what deserves jail time), dishing out unfiltered recaps, reviews, and cinematic chaos. Smart-ish, savage-ish, and spoiler-heavy.Matthew Osten Social Sciences
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  • Oscars 2026 Reaction: Winners, Snubs & Wild Moments | Thumb War Movie Podcast
    Mar 17 2026

    The Oscars are done — and we’re breaking it all down.

    On this episode of Thumb War, we react to the 98th Academy Awards, covering the biggest winners, surprising snubs, funniest moments, and a few truly baffling choices.

    We also get into:

    • Red carpet hits and misses
    • The best (and worst) bits from the broadcast
    • Musical performances that worked… and didn’t
    • Why Oscar clips keep spoiling entire movies
    • And one of the best acceptance speeches of the night

    Plus: technical difficulties, streaming frustrations, and a whole lot of opinions.

    Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Bride Review — Ambitious Swing or Total Mess?
    Mar 11 2026

    On this episode of Thumb War, JD and Rachel review the movie The Bride, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ambitious reimagining of the Frankenstein story.

    With a star-studded cast and big ideas about feminism, identity, and classic movie monsters, the film certainly swings for the fences.

    But does it actually work?

    We discuss the movie’s wild tonal shifts, confusing narrative, memorable performances from Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, and why audiences seem so divided on the film.

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    54 mins
  • Our 2026 Oscar Predictions! | Who Will Win at the 98th Academy Awards?
    Mar 9 2026

    The Oscars are almost here, which means it’s time to make our predictions.

    JD and Rachel are joined by resident film expert DanDan The Pieman to break down the biggest categories at the 98th Academy Awards. We debate who should win, who will win, and which nominees might pull off an upset.

    Along the way we talk about the strangest Oscar nominees, the brutal emotional gauntlet of the short film categories, and the movies that might dominate this year’s ceremony.

    If you’re filling out an Oscar ballot or office pool, this episode might help you make a few smart picks.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
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