45 - 'Heretic, 'Small Things Like These,' 'The Penguin' Finale and a Max/HBO Sizzle Reel

Film Stage critic Luke Hicks joins Schmear to break down two fresh releases exploring religion in very different ways.

First up is 'Heretic,' A24’s new horror thriller starring Hugh Grant, penned by the writers of A Quiet Place (3:17). They dig into Grant’s performance and the film's twisty, puzzle-box style.

Then, they turn to the understated gem 'Small Things Like These, ' a quiet yet powerful period drama featuring a phenomenal Cillian Murphy (27:49).

Later, Sean Byrne from Modern Mythos joins to discuss the breakout success of HBO’s 'The Penguin 'and what made it resonate so strongly with audiences (46:16). They wrap up with a look at Max’s new sizzle reel, teasing upcoming shows like The 'White Lotus' S3, 'The Last of Us' S2, and more (1:13:22).

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Luke Hicks, Sean Byrne

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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