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Join brothers Sravan and Tarun Rajupalem every week as they discuss their favourite superhero movies, television shows and video games as well as the latest news in pop culture.


Whether you're a fan of superhero movies, just a general movie buff, or just want some informative entertainment this podcast is for you!

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Episodes

Christopher Nolan Filmography | Part 3 | Ambitious Blockbusters

In this final episode of our Christopher Nolan series, we cover his more recent blockbusters. First we discuss possibly his most popular film "Inception" followed by this ambitious "Interstellar", then his last release before "Tenet", "Dunkirk". Timestamps: (0:46) - Inception (25:31) - Interstellar (38:02) - Dunkirk Christopher Nolan Filmography Following: https://amzn.to/2Kd4CUx Memento: https://amzn.to/3oWQ4r4 Insomnia: https://amzn.to/3r9z8Q7 The Prestige: https://amzn.to/3oXN9hS Inception: h...

Dec 20, 202049 minEp. 63

Christopher Nolan Filmography | Part 2 | Intelligent Studio Filmmaking

In this episode we continue our exploration of Christopher Nolan's filmography with his initial ventures into studio filmmaking. We talk about his first studio film "Insomnia" where he was able to get the best talent in the industry with Al Pacino, Robin WIlliams and Hillary Swank. The we talk about "The Prestige" where he demonstrated his ability to tell large scale intelligent stories with intricate attention to detail. Timestamps: (0:51) - Insomnia (17:00) - The Prestige Christopher Nolan Fil...

Dec 18, 202037 minEp. 62

Christopher Nolan Filmography | Part 1 | The Beginning

In anticipation for Tenet's home video release, we have decided to talk a walk through Christopher Nolan's filmography. In this first episode of a 3 part series we talk about his indie beginnings with his initial struggles, short films and eventually his first film "Following" and the masterpiece "Memento". Timestamps: (0:00) - Christopher Nolan's childhood and short films (7:27) - Following (18:39) - Memento Christopher Nolan Filmography Following: https://amzn.to/2Kd4CUx Memento: https://amzn....

Dec 16, 202038 minEp. 61

Mulan Review

After months of delay, the much anticipated Mulan has landed on Disney+ but at an additional cost. We talk about the positives and negatives of the movie, the release strategy, how it compares to the other live action Disney remakes we've got so far and also whether this is worth the premium fee. Timestamps: (0:00) - Spoiler-free review and background (28:45) - Spoiler Talk (33:00) - Upcoming Live-Action Disney Remakes (40:24) - The state of Disney and other studio films currently Why don't you ...

Sep 06, 202049 minEp. 60

Let's Talk About DC Fandome 2020

In this episode we are talking about the latest news and trailers from DC's virtual comic convention DC Fandome. We cover Wonder Woman 1984, Flash movie and TV show, Titans, Suicide Squad, Shazam, Black Adam and The Batman. Timestamps: (1:04) - Wonder Woman 1984 (5:59) - Gotham Knights Game (8:31) - Flash movie (11:53) - Suicide Squad (18:23) - The Snyder Cut of Justice League (25:47) - The Flash TV show (27:29) - Black Adam (32:29) - Titans TV show (33:21) - Aquaman (36:43) - Shazam (40:25) - S...

Aug 23, 202057 minEp. 59

Superhero Origin Movie Showdown

In this episode we are comparing three of the best superhero origin movies: Spider-Man (2002), Batman Begins (2005) and Ironman (2008). In the first of a segment we are planning to continue, we compare these three movies across multiple categories assign ratings to definitively come up with which one is the best. Which one of these three movies is your favourite? Pick up each of these great movies on 4K bluray from the links below: Spider-Man (2002): https://amzn.to/384O2zP Batman Begins (2005):...

Jul 28, 202055 minEp. 58

Post-Apocalyptic Comic Book Universes

The world has been turned upside down in the past few months. At one point it felt like we were in an apocalypse. In this episode, Sravan and Tarun talk about comic-book stories in which our favourite heroes were in apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic universes. They touch on stories from both DC and Marvel as well as some more unusual comics that dealt with this topic. Timestamps: (0:19) - Introduction (9:11) - Reverse Theme (10:57) - Flashpoint (18:27) - X-Men: Days of Future Past (23:07) - Batman...

May 22, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 57

The Mandalorian - Season 1 Review

While we are all relaxing at home due to COVID-19, we thought we would look back at last year's Disney+ show "The Mandalorian". We talk about each episode in detail and also talk about what Season 2 could offer. Hope you enjoy the episode and stay safe! Timestamps: (2:46) - Who Am I (3:29) - Background on The Mandalorian (9:30) - The Mandalorian Episode by Episode Review (35:55) - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the follo...

Apr 02, 202041 minEp. 56

Birds of Prey & Sonic the Hedgehog Review

In this episode we talk about the latest addition to the DC franchise "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey". We also talk about one of the surprises of the year so far Sonic: The Hedgehog. It's been a while since we've had a episode so we recap some of the releases from late last year and early this year including 1917, Jojo Rabbit and Jumanji: The Next Level. Timestamps: (2:00) - Who Am I (3:00) - Birds of Prey Review (20:18) - Sonic: The Hedgehog Review (31:15) - Jumanji: The Next Level Quick Review (...

Mar 07, 202052 minEp. 55

Best & Worst 2019 | Most Anticipated of 2020

We are back for a brand new year! First we look back at 2019 and talk about our best and worst of 2019 and then look forward to 2020 and discuss our most anticipated movies. Timestamps: (1:05) - Box Office Statistics for 2019 (7:29) - Our Best and Worst of 2019 (16:26) - 2019 Awards (22:59) - Most Anticipated for 2020 If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : https://amzn.to/3gjnw87 Buy us a Coffee: h...

Jan 25, 202041 minEp. 54

Christmas Special 2019

Merry Christmas! In this special episode, Sravan and Tarun share a couple of Christmas movies that they recently watched. Sravan talks about the old classic "The Muppets Christmas Carol" and Tarun talks about the recent Netflix movie "A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish". Timestamps: (1:04) - The Muppets Christmas Carol (7:29) - A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (21:11) - Guess the Christmas movie If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the foll...

Dec 24, 201924 minEp. 53

Star Wars Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker Review

The Skywalker Saga has come to an end and we review the last instalment in the sequel trilogy "The Rise of Skywalker". Timestamps: (0:42) - Who Am I? (1:24) - The Rise of Skywalker Spoiler-free Review (14:00) - The Rise of Skywalker Spoiler Talk (57:34) - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : https://amzn.to/3gjnw87 Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration If yo...

Dec 20, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 52

Frozen II & Knives Out Review

In this episode we talk about the sequel to the wildly successful Disney movie Frozen and also Rian Johnson's whodunit "Knives Out". Timestamps: (0:35) - Who Am I (1:31) - Frozen II Spoiler-free Review (6:45) - Frozen II Spoiler Talk (13:55) - Knives Out Spoiler-free Review (20:20) - Knives Out Spoiler Talk (25:27) - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : https://amzn.to/3gjnw87 Buy...

Dec 15, 201929 minEp. 51

Charlie's Angels | Doctor Sleep | Last Christmas

We never expected that our 50th episode will be a review of Elizabeth Banks' "Charlie's Angels", but here we are. We also talk about the currently under-appreciated "Doctor Sleep" and Last Christmas (which is ironically one of the first Christmas movies of this year). Timestamps: (0:54) - Who Am I (2:26) - Charlie's Angels Spoiler-free Review (9:54) - Charlie's Angels Spoiler Talk (14:24) - Doctor Sleep Spoiler-free Review (20:12) - Last Christmas Spoiler-free Review (26:46) - Last Christmas Spo...

Nov 19, 201935 minEp. 50

Terminator: Dark Fate Review

In this episode we are joined by writer Brian Sherlock to discuss everything Terminator: Dark Fate. Also stay tuned to hear a bit about Brian and his short story 'V1C10US' (link to story provided below). Timestamps: (1:24) - A little bit about Brian and V1C10US (4:34) - Who Am I (5:43) - Terminator: Dark Fate Spoiler-free Review (23:31) - Terminator: Dark Fate Spolier Talk (40:28) - Who Am I Answer (42:37) - Q & A with Brian Link to V1C10US by Brian Sherlock: https://bit.ly/36rMsop If you wa...

Nov 03, 201949 minEp. 49

Gemini Man & Zombieland: Double Tap Review

In this episode we talk about old Will Smith versus young Will Smith in Gemini. The Zombieland team are back in Zombieland: Double Tap and we discuss if their second outing was successful or not. Timestamps: (1:00) - Who Am I (2:39) - Gemini Man Spoiler Free Review (15:29) - Gemini Man Spoiler Talk (22:11) - Zombieland: Double Tap Spoiler Free Review (32:08) - Zombieland: Double Tap Spoiler Talk (37:14) - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content fo...

Oct 21, 201940 minEp. 48

Joker Review

The much anticipated Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix is here and we talk about our thoughts on it in this episode. We also discuss all our theories on the different interpretations of the movie in spoilers as well as potential sequels and how Joker may feature in future Batman films. Timestamps: (0:46) - Who Am I (2:31) - Joker Spoiler Free Review (19:58) - Joker Spoiler Talk (42:55) - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the f...

Oct 09, 201947 minEp. 47

Ad Astra & Other Movie Reviews

In this episode we review Brad Pitt's latest space adventure "Ad Astra". On top of that we've been quite busy watching a wide variety of movies. First we look at Makoto Shinkai's "Weathering with You" his newest movie after the super success of "Your Name". Then we talk about Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" starring Awkwafina. Next we discuss one of the biggest Chinese films of the year, "Ne Zha". Lastly we review the Netflix phenomenon know as "Tall Girl". Timestamps: (2:31) - Who Am I? (3:41) - Ad ...

Oct 08, 201953 minEp. 46

It Chapter 2 Review

It is 27 years later and Pennywise is back and terrorising the town of Derry. In this week's episode we review It Chapter 2, the second part of the film adaptation of Stephen King's novel. Timestamps: (0:44) - Who Am I? (2:09) - It Chapter 2 Spoiler Free Review (16:35) - It Chapter 2 Spoiler Talk (40:06) - Some other things we've been watching (45:44) - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affilia...

Sep 16, 201949 minEp. 45

Lion King | Spider-Man Leaves the MCU | D23 News

In this episode, we talk about the remake of the Disney classic Lion King (a much delayed review). We also discuss Spider-Man leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its implications for both Spider-Man and the MCU. Lastly, we discuss all the news from D23 including new Marvel and Star Wars Disney+ shows. Timestamps: (3:33) - Who Am I? (4:53) - Lion King Spoiler Free Review (19:47) - Lion King Spoiler Talk (23:19) - Spider-Man has left the MCU (37:16) - D23 News - Marvel Shows (44:16) - D23 Ne...

Sep 10, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 44

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Review

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham team up in the latest offering in the Fast and Furious franchise, "Hobbs and Shaw". The team talk about if it hits or misses. We also mention the Amazon superhero show "The Boys". Timestamps: (2:05) - Who Am I? (4:49) - Hobbs & Shaw Spoiler Free Review (25:50) - Hobbs & Shaw Spoiler Talk (39:36) - Quick word on The Boys (40:17) - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following option...

Sep 01, 201944 minEp. 43

Let's Talk About San Diego Comic Con 2019

Marvel made some big announcements at San Diego Comic Con this year and we talk everything about MCU Phase 4 in this episode. Top Gun Maverick also gets a lot of mentions as well that creepy Cats trailer. Timestamps: (1:23) - Who Am I? (2:53) - Black Widow (8:05) - The Eternals (11:29) - Falcon and the Winter Soldier (13:57) - Wanda Vision (15:01) - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (17:49) - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (23:56) - Loki (25:35) - What If? (26:56) - Hawkeye ...

Aug 24, 201956 minEp. 42

Stranger Things 3 Review

It's the summer of 1985 in Hawkins and strange things are happening again. We take a look at the latest season of hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" in this episode. We also review the Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani comedy "Stuber". Timestamps: 2:09 - Who Am I? 3:32 - Stranger Things 3 Spoiler-Free Review 21:02 - Stranger Things 3 Spoiler Talk 40:24 - Stuber Spoiler-Free Review 43:37 - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider t...

Jul 19, 201946 minEp. 41

Toy Story 4 Review

Sravan finally watched "Toy Story 4" and in this episode we revisit the toys on their new adventure. We also talk about the latest entry in the Conjuring universe, "Annabelle Comes Home". Timestamps: 0:59 - Who Am I 1:50 - Toy Story 4 Spoiler Free Review 18:55 - Toy Story 4 Spoiler Talk 25:50 - Annabelle Comes Home Spoiler Free Review 41:07 - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : h...

Jul 17, 201945 minEp. 40

Spider-Man: Far From Home Review

The Webhead is back on screen post Endgame with "Spider-Man: Far From Home". We talk about Peter Parker's European adventure in this episode with our Spider-Man correspondent Kireeti Chigurala. Timestamps: 1:00 - Who Am I? 2:02 - Avengers Endgame Bonus Footage 4:44 - Spider-Man Far From Home Spoiler Free Review 27:32 - Spider-Man Far From Home Spoiler Talk 1:16:21 - Who Am I Answer 1:19:09 - Three Questions for our guest If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content fo...

Jul 04, 20191 hr 32 minEp. 39

Cricket World Cup 19 - Episode 4 - Week 3

In the latest episode of our Cricket World Cup special we talk about a week of washouts and look forward to a week of seemingly one-sided matches. Timestamps: 1:37 - Review of last week's matches 17:27 - Our Predictions for next week's games 23:45 - Stats for the tournament so far and our Top 4 Prediction If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : https://amzn.to/3gjnw87 Buy us a Coffee: https://www.bu...

Jun 23, 201932 min

Godzilla II: King of Monsters & MIB: International Review

Godzilla is back on screen and we talk about whether his latest on-screen outing shows the King of Monsters in all his glory. We also talk about "Men in Black: International" the fourth instalment in the Men in Black franchise. While we are on the topic of people dressed in black clothing, we thought we would talk about the Australian film "Ladies in Black". Time Stamps: (1:51) - Who Am I? (3:31) - Godzilla: King of Monsters Spoiler-Free Review (15:12) - Godzilla: King of Monsters Spoiler Talk (...

Jun 21, 201956 minEp. 38

X-Men: Dark Phoenix Review

The final movie of the X-Men franchise from 20th Century Fox is here and we talk about whether they stuck the landing in this episode. Timestamps: (0:56) - Who Am I? (2:00) - X-Men: Dark Phoenix Spoiler Free Review (15:23) - X-Men: Dark Phoenix Spoilers (36:10) - X-Men Movies Ranking (39:41) - Who Am I Answer If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate Link : https://amzn.to/3gjnw87 Buy us a Coffee: https://ww...

Jun 12, 201946 minEp. 37

Cricket World Cup 19 - Episode 3 - Week 2

In the latest episode of our Cricket World Cup special we talk about a week of upsets and close finishes and look forward to a week of crucial matches. We talk in depth about the all important India vs Australia match tonight. Timestamps: 0:25 - Review of last week's matches 10:42 - Standings and Stats 13:49 - India vs Australia 18:43 - Remainder of Matches this week If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options: Amazon Affiliate...

Jun 09, 201928 min

Aladdin Review

Disney is back with another live-action remake of an animated classic. This time its Aladdin's turn to get a live action makeover and Sravan is joined by singer, artist, YouTuber and Disney fan, Kavya to discuss the movie. Timestamps: 0:19 - Introduction 1:54 - Who Am I 3:15 - Aladdin Spoiler-Free review 21:46 - Infinity Stone Rating 28:18 - Aladdin Spoiler Talk 45:35 - Other Disney live-action remakes 54:44 - Who Am I Answer Check out Kavya's music covers on her YouTube channel: lifeofkotts If ...

Jun 05, 201959 minEp. 36
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