539 – The A.I. Doc, The 98th Annual Academy Awards Reactions

539 – The A.I. Doc, The 98th Annual Academy Awards Reactions

Author: Katey, Matt, Da7e and David March 20, 2026 Duration: 1:16:30
This week, Da7e tells the other hosts about The AI Doc or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, a movie that is mostly vibes. Which is good because the other hosts are here for a vibe-heavy episode talking about last Sunday’s 98th Annual Academy Awards! What were the thoughts outside of the Sinners vs One Battle […]

Every other week, the lively and often heated conversation begins around the microphones. Fighting In The War Room: A Movies And Pop Culture Podcast is exactly what it sounds like: a spirited, no-holds-barred debate between four distinct critical voices. Hosts Katey, Matt, Da7e, and David-each a prolific critic with their own sharp perspective-dive into the latest film releases, dissect trending TV, and unpack the pop culture moments everyone is talking about. The dynamic is less a formal review and more like eavesdropping on a passionate, informed, and frequently hilarious argument among friends who happen to know everything about movies. Alongside their regular bi-weekly deep dives, they occasionally sit down with very special guests from across the industry, adding even more fuel to the fire. Listening to this podcast feels like being part of the conversation, where strong opinions are welcomed and the analysis is always as entertaining as it is insightful. You’re not just getting four reviews in one; you’re getting the clash and synthesis of ideas that happens when smart, film-obsessed people refuse to agree quietly.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Fighting In The War Room: A Movies And Pop Culture Podcast
Podcast Episodes
524.8 – Black Phone 2 and Roofman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:08
This week, Patches was tired and David hadn’t seen the movies, so Katey and Da7e DARE TO GO OFF FORMAT for this really-really-really last episode before next week’s Quarter Quell. For the first half of the show, David, K…
524.7 – Mr. Scorsese, The Brady Bunch, Tron: Ares [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:34
This week, Da7e was off seeing Black Phone 2 where Ethan Hawke stalks the snowbound dreams of Colorado teens, and the other co-hosts make fun of him for it. First, Katey wants to talk about one of her favorite TV shows o…
524.4 – Disney’s Panic, Predators, The Aggression Dichotomy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:16
This week, David’s solo-parenting attempt left him unable to podcast, so we decided to save our discussion of Alien: Earth and One Battle After Another until next week. Katey, Patches, and Da7e get together this week to…
524 – The Future of Star Trek, The Roses, Relay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
This week, David has begun his festival run for the season so it’s up to Katey, Patches, and Da7e to hold down the podcast. First, the boys talk the future of Star Trek, a major priority for the new Paramount. Then, Da7e…