The Film Board

The Film Board gathers! This month we take on the latest in The Divergent Series: Insurgent! This time around, Tris Prior is battling her nemeses internal and external at the hand of director Robert Schwentke and writers Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman, and Mark Bomback. How’d it hold up, you ask? Did Mekhi Phifer reprise his standout performance as Mekhi Phifer? Did Miles Teller play any rhythm instrument at all? Did Theo James brood? We answer all these questions, and address the most pressing issue of all: #InsurgentBedHead.

All this in the capable hands of Andy Nelson, Pete Wright, Steve Sarmento, and our new addition to the gang of thugs — Justin 'JJ' Jaeger makes his debut! So join us, listen in, embrace the spoilers, and only then should you make the decision to see this film.

Show Notes

“It’s time we fight back."

The Film Board gathers! This month we take on the latest in The Divergent Series: Insurgent! This time around, Tris Prior is battling her nemeses internal and external at the hand of director Robert Schwentke and writers Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman, and Mark Bomback. How’d it hold up, you ask? Did Mekhi Phifer reprise his standout performance as Mekhi Phifer? Did Miles Teller play any rhythm instrument at all? Did Theo James brood? We answer all these questions, and address the most pressing issue of all: #InsurgentBedHead.

All this in the capable hands of Andy Nelson, Pete Wright, Steve Sarmento, and our new addition to the gang of thugs — Justin 'JJ' Jaeger makes his debut! So join us, listen in, embrace the spoilers, and only then should you make the decision to see this film.

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What is The Film Board?

Ever leave the theater desperate to talk about that one wild scene, that questionable plot twist, or the inexplicably shirtless cameo? The Film Board is here for you. Each month, host Pete Wright assembles a panel of film obsessives—Tommy Metz III, Steve Sarmento, Justin Jaeger, and an ever-rotating cast of co-conspirators—for a round-table deep dive into the latest movies in theaters. Spoilers? Absolutely. Hot takes? Always. Polite, nuanced disagreement? We aspire.

Perfect for film fans who love smart, spirited, and occasionally ridiculous conversations—and aren’t afraid of spoilers. Subscribe now and join the debate.

Part of The Next Reel family of film podcasts. Find more at https://trustory.fm/the-film-board/.