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1994 sci-fi ranked, Treasure Island reviewed, Kent's Western
David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell star in MGM+'s Treasure Island adaptation, while Jennifer Kent, director of The Babadook, made a controversial Australian Western as her follow-up film.
On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Weekend EditionPublished
At a glance
- First reported by /Film: “5 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of 1994, Ranked”, with reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 8:14 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Western.
- BBN covered this story before: Western NC counties respond to impacts from Isaias' remnants (October 11).
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What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWelcome back, everybody. Big news: The Hollywood Reporter reviewed MGM+'s Treasure Island with David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell, and calls it handsome but undercooked.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI love it. I love undercooked.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentUndercooked pirates. Bro, that's a food safety issue.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHandsome pirates, though!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSequel pitch: Treasure Island 2, Medium Rare. Jack Huston finds the treasure and it's a raw chicken.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSix! And /Film ranks the five best sci-fi movies of 1994, from Nuke 'Em High to Kenneth Branagh's classic adaptation.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMy favorite is all of them.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentYou've seen none.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorZero. Perfect record.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentPitch: The Babadook Goes West. Ghost hat, horse, regret.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlready booked my tickets.
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