Watch: Same plot, new bottles
Also on the episode:
TV Gold:
Taylor Sheridan's Landman — where oil meets fire and Billy Bob Thornton holds it all together. If Yellowstone was your vibe, this one is worth drilling into.
Heads Up:
Vijay Sethupathi stars in Ace, a film that tries to bluff with comedy, action, and a heist — but doesn't quite have the right cards.
Retro Ride:
Mohanlal's Thudarum revs up old-school action with Ilaiyaraaja music and raw nostalgia — but don't expect Drishyam-style twists.
PSA:
JJ Abrams throws it back to the '70s with Duster, where fast cars, FBI agents, and blue suede shoes collide.
👁🗨 Watch, skip, or wait — Sudhish Kamath is your binge guide, your designated driver through the noisy streets of content chaos.
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