The Runner - Gal Gadon't

Send us a Question! PARTY PLEASER: Kathryn joins Melvin to summarize what might be 2026's punching-bag movie, The Runner, featuring Gal Gadot! The two endure against the film's confounding plot, poorly edited "action" sequences, and the continued self-inflicted humiliation of Gal Gadot.  Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes discussing The Hollywood Reporter's "‘Resident Evil’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger Reveals the Key Adjustment He Made After Test Screenings" from Brian Davids, specifically how Cregger cut-back on the jokes, and why tone is so important in horror. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) Melvin & Kathryn are convinced that the majority of the film is Gal Gadot's stunt-double with Gal's face super-imposed over their body. Melvin tries to go into movies with a bad reputation thinking to himself, "Well, maybe it won't be as bad as people say."... but sometimes people are right. Is the movie confusing, or a plain mess? Maybe they're just "too woke", but Melvin & Kathryn agree there's a moment in the middle of The Runner that gives them the ick. Kathryn cuts to the chase, "I do not like this storyline." Talking the "Gal Gadot" problem. Kathryn reveals something that Melvin missed... something that bums him out! Recommendations: Cheap Magic Inside by Beirut (2011) (Music Video) Colony (Gunche) (2026) (Movie) Support the show Support on Patreon for Unique Perks!  Early access to uncut episodes  Vote on a movie/show we review  One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links:  Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group