Star Trek: Picard
The Next Generation is back for one more hurrah and 2/3 of this podcast is very excited about it! Picard and all his buddies face new and familiar foes and numerous inconveniently-timed transporter malfunctions.
May 23, 2023•46 min
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Episodes
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
The Guardians are back for one big finale! As James Gunn writes the swan song for his galactic misfits, we talk highlights/lowlights, see how this entry compares to the other two volumes, and discuss how this reflects on Gunn's big move to DC.
May 17, 2023•48 min
213 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
If you like fantasy, action, comedy, and one of the better Chris's, then you'll love the Dungeons & Dragons movie. We talk about whether the brand name helped or hurt the box office, suss out some nods to the game, and try to figure out how we can get a sequel going.
May 11, 2023•45 min
212 - Star Wars Celebration, Harry Potter TV Show, Seth Rogen’s TMNT
We're catching up on all the news this month including a live-action Moana film, a full (familiar) cast for the Scott Pilgrim anime, trailers for TMNT, The Marvels, and Wes Anderson's latest, and lots of Star Wars news straight from the bantha's mouth.
Apr 26, 2023•53 min•Ep. 158
211 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Ant-Man is back and smaller than ever! Does this entry make the Ant-Man series the best trilogy since Star Wars? No. Is it a serviceable action-adventure flick for the whole family? ...Maybe?
Mar 29, 2023•36 min
210 - The Last of Us
HBO's latest phenom has come and gone and left us only with our feelings. We take a look at the highs and lows, compare and contrast with the source material, and try to figure out who the bad guy was. (...it was David)
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min
209 - Andor
What's the world of Star Wars like when you're not the chosen one? This week we tackle Andor and view life in a galaxy firmly under the authoritarian boot of the Empire. But is more grounded Star Wars better?
Mar 07, 2023•48 min
208 - Legend of Vox Machina: Season 2
Our favorite adventuring party returns to get their keisters roasted by a bunch of dragons. We delight over the manifestation of our favorite story lines, discuss some of the highs and lows of the series, and apply the most critical eye we can muster for a beloved series.
Feb 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 157
207 - New DC Slate
James Gunn has assumed the DC throne and is making bold proclamations of DC movies and TV shows to come. We're getting a new Supes movie, Booster Gold, Batman AND Robin, and many more.
Feb 09, 2023•59 min
206 - Best of 2022/Most Anticipated of 2023
Join us as we take one last look at the best movies of 2022 and peek forward to the most exciting releases coming out in 2023.
Jan 25, 2023•46 min
205 - Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron returns with the sequel to Avatar 13 years in the making. We rejoin Jake Sully as familiar foes threaten his family and their planet. But how does it stack up to the original and does it earn its 3+ hour runtime?
Jan 18, 2023•52 min
204 - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Benoit Blanc returns for a new mystery packed with rich idiots in beautiful outfits. This new star-studded suspect list includes Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson, Katheryn Hahn, and Leslie Odom Jr.
Jan 04, 2023•46 min
203 - DC Shakeup, New Bond, and Other News
Join us as we catch up on the latest Hollywood news including the turmoil and fallout at DC film studios, changing of the Bob's at Disney, a prospective Bond replacement for Daniel Craig, and the first looks at Indy 5, GotG3, and Ant-Man 3.
Dec 21, 2022•43 min
202 - Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
The Guardians are back to steal Kevin Bacon and save Christmas! A short 42 minute romp, Drax, Mantis, and the rest of the crew embark on a misguided quest to rekindle Starlord's Christmas spirit. Also, it's NOT filler.
Dec 10, 2022•42 min
201 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Our favorite Wakandan heroes return in this somber sequel to mourn the loss of the Black Panther and battle an unexpected foe. But can this film overcome the T'Challa-shaped shadow hanging over it? How does it stack up against the original?
Nov 30, 2022•45 min
200! - Underrated/Overrated
It's episode 200 and we are celebrating by taking beloved movies, directors and actors and reevaluating their worth in the cosmic equilibrium. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be...
Nov 16, 2022•58 min
199 - She-Hulk: Attorney At Law
As this charmingly unconventional show wraps up, we take a look back at the best and the worst of this comedy/legal drama/superhero series. We also discuss how She-Hulk directly engages with the dark side of geek culture and where we might see Jen Walters next.
Oct 21, 2022•32 min
198 - Werewolf By Night
Michael Giacchino takes a break from being an Oscar-winning composer to direct this taut ode to Universal monster movies that is also somehow a Marvel property. We take a moment to enjoy this very Halloweeny Marvel special and explore other specials that should follow its example.
Oct 13, 2022•32 min
197 - D23 and Constantine 2
We dive into this year's Disney data dump which featured multiple new Star Wars projects, a first look at the upcoming Thunderbolts movie, Indiana Jones 5 news, and more! Also, Keanu Reeves' Constantine is back?!!!
Sep 20, 2022•34 min
196 - Elvis
If you're looking for a nuanced exploration of the superstar entertainer with a complicated history, you are in the wrong place. Baz Luhrmann invites you to a 3-hour assault of light and noise that is sure to either delight or repel you.
Sep 11, 2022•34 min
195 - She-Hulk
She's mean, she's green, and she's looking directly at the screen. This week we're delving into Marvel's She-Hulk: a lawyer show that's also a superhero show that's also aware it's a show that is somehow way less complicated than it sounds.
Sep 02, 2022•38 min
194 - Prey
This Predator sequel sets a young Comanche hunter against a deadly alien threat. We'll explore how this movie stacks up against the other Predator films and discuss where this franchise should go next.
Aug 24, 2022•28 min
193 - Nope
Nope is the latest film from horror phenom Jordan Peele. Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Stephen Yuen, Nope follows a rural town as it contends with the arrival of a otherworldly visitor.
Aug 10, 2022•33 min
192 - Comic-Con! 2022
San Diego Comic-Con brought us a new slate of Marvel projects, the first look at Chris Pines' D&D movie, trailers for Shazam 2 and Black Adam, and a teaser for the long awaited Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever.
Aug 03, 2022•38 min
191 - Thor: Love and Thunder
The Thor you adore returns in Thor 4, an encore, to uncover more lore and therefore explore more adventures galore!
Jul 21, 2022•43 min
190 - Hustle
It's Adam Sandler and basketball and less jokes than you'd expect. This week we're talking Hustle, discussing whether it's a sports movie or a sport management movie (it's a thing!) and testing the limits of our very limited basketball knowledge.
Jul 11, 2022•26 min
189 - Obi-Wan Kenobi
Ewan McGregor returns to this beloved role in the 6-part Disney+ series. This new story set between Episodes III and IV of the movie saga features many familiar faces and a few new ones. But is this show the chosen one or just star-studded bantha fodder?
Jun 27, 2022•48 min
188 - Top Gun: Maverick
It's got more dogfights, more oiled-up beach sports, and more Danger Zone. What else could you want? This week we're doing Top Gun: Maverick and as we try to put our finger on what makes a good sequel.
Jun 10, 2022•44 min
187 - Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n Dale are back and weirder than ever! Andy Samberg and John Mulaney star in this revival of a classic Disney cartoon/spiritual sequel to Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Jun 03, 2022•24 min
186 - Dear Evan Hansen
If you love musicals and you love movies, you probably know the two don't always mix well. This week we are dissecting Dear Evan Hansen based on the Tony Award-winning musical and, oh boy, is there a lot to unpack.
May 23, 2022•45 min
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