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Send Help Review | Sam Raimi Is Back and Having Fun Again Mar 03, 2026

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Send Help is Sam Raimi in full “fun mode” — gross, funny, mean, and extremely satisfying.

On Thumb War, we break down Raimi’s return to crowd-pleasing horror, Rachel McAdams’ anti-hero arc, Survivor energy, island mind games, and why this movie works so well.

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A Wide-Ranging Late February Check-In | BAFTA chat, Trivia & Other Side Quests Mar 01, 2026

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This week’s Patreon-only Thumb War is very a late February check-in — no formal review, just conversation.

We talk about:

Trivia and random pop-culture facts
Splitsville mini-review
Travel stories and side quests
Media overload and burnout
BAFTA Awards conversation and online reactions
Letting conversations breathe instead of spiraling

Loose and thoughtful— a classic Patreon hang.

Full Patreon chaos on Thumb War.

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Starfleet Academy Episode 7 Review | Back to Being Boring Feb 26, 2026

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Starfleet Academy Episode 7 | Back to Being Boring

After a brief uptick last week, Starfleet Academy Episode 7 drops right back into its worst instincts.

On this episode of Thumb War, we unpack why the show’s teen-drama focus, disconnected plots, and deeply questionable character choices make this one of the most frustrating episodes of the season — and why we’re seriously debating whether to keep watching at all.

When nothing happens, and nothing makes sense, it’s hard to stay invested.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 | A Perfect Finale Feb 25, 2026

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The Season 1 finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms proves that you don’t need dragons or explosions to deliver a powerful ending.

On this episode of Thumb War, we unpack the emotional aftermath of the Trial of Seven, Dunk’s unwavering principles, Egg’s painful growth, and why this quiet, character-driven finale feels like classic Game of Thrones at its best.

A beautiful ending — and a thrilling beginning.

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6 Review | The Best Episode… Which Isn’t Saying Much Feb 23, 2026

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Episode 6 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is the best episode of the season so far — which only highlights how badly the show was set up in the first place.

On this episode of Thumb War, we dig into why this finally feels like Star Trek, why it immediately falls apart under scrutiny, and how nostalgia, logic gaps, and baffling character choices keep undermining the series.

It’s better. It’s still broken. And it should’ve happened way earlier.

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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die | Fun Sci-Fi, Heavy Messages, Real Anxiety Feb 21, 2026

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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is a sci-fi comedy that feels silly, stressful, and uncomfortably relevant all at once.

On this episode of Thumb War, we dig into Gore Verbinski’s return, Sam Rockwell’s charisma, Juno Temple’s emotional core, and why this movie’s AI-driven “happy ending” might be the scariest part of all.

It’s not subtle — but it is effective.

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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Review | The Best Movie of the Year (Already) Feb 20, 2026

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We’re saying it out loud — and early: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is the best movie we’re going to see this year.

On this episode of Thumb War, we break down the film’s impossible ambition, guerrilla filmmaking genius, time-travel chaos, and why this deeply specific Canadian comedy somehow feels universal. It’s hilarious, heartfelt, and a reminder of what theatrical comedies can still be.

If it’s playing near you, go see it with a crowd. Immediately.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 5 Review | The Best Battle in Westeros Feb 18, 2026

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The penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms delivers one of the most intense, exhausting battle sequences the franchise has ever attempted.

On this episode of Thumb War, we break down the Trial of Seven, the puke-filled chaos, Dunk’s disorienting POV, brutal flashbacks, and why this episode might be the best battle Westeros has ever seen.

It’s gory, emotional, and unforgettable — and it sets the stage for a devastating finale.

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"Wuthering Heights" (2026) Review | Beautiful, Brutal, and Polarizing Feb 18, 2026

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Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is messy, heat, confrontational, and absolutely not interested in pleasing everyone.

On this episode of Thumb War, we break down Fennell’s bold interpretation of the Brontë classic — from erotic denial and cruelty-as-romance to audience backlash, Valentine’s Day chaos, and why this movie feels designed to make people uncomfortable.

Is it brilliant? Is it too much? Or is that the whole idea?

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Starfleet Academy Episodes 4 & 5 Review | This Show Is So Boring Feb 12, 2026

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Episodes 4 and 5 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy lean heavily on legacy name-drops and Deep Space Nine nostalgia — but is that enough?

In this episode of Thumb War, we break down the hologram storyline that doesn’t hold up, the Klingon cultural pivot, the triad reveal, and why Episode 5 might be the most frustrating (and maybe most boring) chapter of the season so far.

We want to love new Star Trek. But honoring the past means more than just referencing it.

Is this bold evolution… or just confused storytelling? Let us know what you think.

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