2026 Best Picture Power Rankings, and the Best Movies at TIFF. Plus: Zach Cregger on ‘Resident Evil’!

2026-09-22 · 133 min · 12 entities

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In today’s action-packed episode, Sean and Amanda react to ‘Resident Evil’ smashing its opening weekend box office expectations, Paramount settling lawsuits paving the way for the Warner Bros. merger to go through, and the new trailer released for ‘The Further Misadventures of Cliff Booth.’ Then, they bring in mean pod guy Adam Nayman to break down the good, the bad, and the strange from the Toronto International Film Festival. Next, Sean and Amanda construct their first Best Picture power rankings of the year and go over 31 possible contenders for the Oscars' biggest prize. Finally, Zach Cregger joins the show to have an in-depth (spoilers included) conversation about his new film, ‘Resident Evil,’ and explains why it was the hardest thing he’s ever made. (0:00) Intro (1:56) ‘Resident Evil’'s big box office success (3:02) Paramount to settle lawsuits, paving the way for Warner Bros. deal to go through (8:39) ‘The Further Misadventures of Cliff Booth’ trailer reaction (10:57) Teaser for Jeremy Saulnier’s new film, ‘Slayground!’ (14:15) ‘NARNIA’ NEWS (19:06) Best of TIFF with Adam Nayman! (54:04) The first Best Picture power rankings (1:23:42) Amanda’s thoughts on ‘Resident Evil’ (1:29:55) Zach Cregger joins the show! Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Zach Cregger and Adam Nayman Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices