Thumb War

Thumb War

Bleav, Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle

Episodes 326
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (486)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Thumb War is your weekly showdown over movies, streaming series, and pop culture mayhem. Rachel and JD dive into what’s worth watching (and what deserves jail time), dishing out unfiltered recaps, reviews, and cinematic chaos. Smart-ish, savage-ish, and spoiler-heavy.

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Scary Movie Review: The Wayans Brothers Are Back… But Is It Funny?

Jun 12, 2026 28m

Spoilers for Scary Movie. Jason and Rachel review Scary Movie, the sixth installment in the franchise and the return of the Wayans Brothers. The movie brings back Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Ghostface,…

The Ugly Stepsister Review: A Twisted Body Horror Cinderella Story

Jun 08, 2026 17m

Jason and Rachel review The Ugly Stepsister, a Norwegian body horror take on Cinderella now streaming on Hulu. Told from the perspective of Elvira, the eldest stepsister, the movie turns the familiar…

Obsession Review: Is This the Best Horror Movie of 2026?

Jun 05, 2026 32m

Jason and Rachel review Obsession, the breakout horror hit from writer-director Curry Barker. The movie follows Bear, a hopeless romantic who uses the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to make his crush…

Backrooms Review: A24, Kane Pixels & the Future of Horror

Jun 03, 2026 40m

Jason and Rachel enter the Backrooms for a spoiler-filled review of A24’s new horror movie from Kane Parsons, the creator behind the viral Kane Pixels YouTube series. We talk creepypasta,…

The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: Pedro Pascal, Puppets & Problems

May 31, 2026 1h 21m

Jason, Rachel and Jesh continue the Thumb War Star Wars rewatch with a spoiler-filled review of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Is it a real Star Wars movie, or does it feel like The Mandalorian Season 4…

[Patreon Preview] The Fittest Man in Mexico

May 22, 2026 2m

A very special Patreon-only Thumb War hang with our old friend Derek — actor, real estate adjacent mogul, Puerto Vallarta correspondent, East Side Mario’s survivor, and proud owner of several…

Return of the Jedi Rewatch: Ewoks, Jabba, Vader & George Lucas’ Weird Changes

May 12, 2026 1h 33m

Jason, Rachel, and guest Jeshua Kidd revisit Star Wars: Episode VI — from Jabba’s Palace and Luke’s rescue plan to Leia, Han, the Ewoks, the Emperor, Vader’s redemption, and all the strange little…

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Worth It or Waste of Talent?

May 06, 2026 1h 1m

Jason and Rachel review The Devil Wears Prada 2, the 2026 sequel directed by David Frankel and starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Lucy Liu, and BJ Novak.  They saw it…

[Patreon Preview] Solo Concerts, Gym Chaos and Chopsticks

May 01, 2026 1m

Subscribe to Thumb War on Patreon to hear the full episode or give our free trial a go to hear more. This week’s Patreon episode is a classic Thumb War hang — a little music, a little chaos, and a…

The Devil Wears Prada Rewatch — 20 Years Later

Apr 29, 2026 48m

On this episode of Thumb War, we revisit The Devil Wears Prada and discuss why it remains such a beloved and rewatchable film. Also we discuss the trailer for the upcoming movie, The Devil Wears…

The Empire Strikes Back Rewatch | Still the Best Star Wars Movie?

Apr 26, 2026 1h 17m

We’re heading back to a galaxy far, far away. On this episode of Thumb War, we continue our Star Wars rewatch with The Empire Strikes Back — widely considered the best film in the franchise. Does it…

Duffer Bros’ New Show + 2 Wild Reviews

Apr 18, 2026 37m

On this episode of Thumb War, we break down the trailer for the new Duffer Bros series The Buroughs — plus quick reviews of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen and Beast. It’s a mix of trailer…

Supergirl and Harry Potter Trailers… We Have Thoughts | Trailer Reactions

Apr 12, 2026 20m

Trailer Trash is BACK. On this episode of Thumb War, we revive an old segment and break down the latest trailers — including Supergirl and the Harry Potter HBO reboot. We get into: ‍️ Supergirl…

The Drama Review: This Movie Has Everyone Arguing… | Thumb War

Apr 08, 2026 48m

This might be the most divisive movie out right now. On this episode of Thumb War, we break down The Drama — the new A24 film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson — and try to figure out what it’s…

Ready or Not 2 Review: Fun Sequel… But Does It Work? | Thumb War

Apr 08, 2026 50m

They made a sequel to a movie that already had a perfect ending… On this episode of Thumb War, we break down Ready or Not 2: Here I Come — the follow-up to the surprise horror hit Ready or Not. We…

[Patreon Preview] Trivia, Tangents, and a Behind-the-Scenes Check-In

Apr 02, 2026 1m

This week’s Patreon-only Thumb War is a classic check-in episode — no formal review, just us catching up and going wherever the conversation takes us. Subscribe to Patreon for the full episode! We…

Star Wars: A New Hope Review — The Movie That Changed Everything

Mar 30, 2026 1h 23m

On this episode of Thumb War, we revisit Star Wars: A New Hope and break down why it became one of the most influential films of all time. We discuss the film’s impact, performances, practical…

Project Hail Mary Review: A Sci-Fi Hit (Ryan Gosling Shines) | Thumb War

Mar 24, 2026 1h 1m

On this episode of Thumb War, we review Project Hail Mary, the new sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling. We break down the story, performances, humor, and emotional beats, plus how the film balances…

Oscars 2026 Reaction: Winners, Snubs & Wild Moments | Thumb War Movie Podcast

Mar 17, 2026 1h 12m

The Oscars are done — and we’re breaking it all down. On this episode of Thumb War, we react to the 98th Academy Awards, covering the biggest winners, surprising snubs, funniest moments, and a few…

The Bride! Review — Ambitious Swing or Total Mess?

Mar 11, 2026 53m

On this episode of Thumb War, JD and Rachel review the movie The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ambitious reimagining of the Frankenstein story. With a star-studded cast and big ideas about feminism,…

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