Jaws Turns 50, 28 Years Later is One of 2025's Best Films, Ironheart is Better Than You're Expecting, and More

On the June 25, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a big discussion about Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, talk about Marvel’s Ironheart, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws.

(~01:37) In The News:

• Every New James Bond Director Contender Has One Thing In Common
• Top Gun 3 Will Give Tom Cruise's Maverick A Very Different Kind Of Crisis

(~10:53) Ironheart Review: Marvel's Latest Show Is The Breath Of Fresh Air The MCU Truly Needs

(~27:07) 28 Years Later Review: A Scary, Gruesome, And Surprisingly Emotional Horror Saga

(~37:23) Spoilers for 28 Years Later

(~01:04:39) Jaws has turned 50. Here’s how it’s impacted Hollywood

Jaws Forever Changed The Way Movies Were Released, And We're Still Feeling That Impact

It's 2025 And I Just Watched Jaws For The First Time – These Are My Honest Thoughts

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