Cold Open · Essay · mrt 6, 2025

Do Two Robert Pattinsons Make Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 Twice the Fun?

Laura Gommans and Hugo Emmerzael are at odds over Mickey 17 — Bong Joon-ho's English-language follow-up to Parasite — which puts them in the position of asking whether a director's intelligence translates when the production scale changes. They're in complete agreement about Mike Leigh's Hard Truths, which steals the episode. And Brazilian awards contender I'm Still Here sparks a heated debate about Oscar bait — is it manipulation or a worthy film that simply deserves recognition? A Review Roundup in which disagreement is the point.

Film Journalist · Celebrating Cinema

In our latest review round-up, Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 has Laura and Hugo at odds, Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths steals their hearts, and Brazilian awards darling I’m Still Here sparks a heated debate between our two hosts—is it Oscar bait or a worthy contender? Tune in and have your say on this month’s biggest releases!

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Films mentioned

  • Mickey 17 (Bong Joon-ho, 2025)
  • Hard Truths (Mike Leigh, 2025)
  • I’m Still Here (Walter Salles, 2025)

Our hosts

Laura Gommans
(host/entertainment journalist)
Hugo Emmerzael
(film critic)
Kiriko Mechanicus
(film maker)
Tom Ooms
(film programmer)

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