SPOOKS AND SCARES! It's October and we're getting in the spirit this week talking about The Thing. We talk about a world that moves without the main character, great practical effects, a potential hive mind, and hotly debate the most important question of who is the thing? This episode brought to you in part by Uncommon Goods . Uncommon Goods has all the best, unique, unusual gifts guaranteed to delight no matter who you’re gifting, or whatever the occasion is. To get 15% off your first gift, go...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 405
This week on the podcast we're talking about season one of Ahsoka . We breakdown if it's fair to call this show Ahsoka or if it's live action Rebels, discuss beautiful aesthetics, up and down performances, and not asking questions about Anakin's history. This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile is giving you a much-needed break on your wireless bill. Mint Mobile lets you order from home and save a ton, with phone plans starting at JUST $15 a month. Order today at www.mintmobile.co...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 404
This week on the podcast we're talking about The Creator . We discuss this being a great looking film without much to say, and how that might be fine, ask why the moon is involved, and also monkeys are part of it? This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile is giving you a much-needed break on your wireless bill. Mint Mobile lets you order from home and save a ton, with phone plans starting at JUST $15 a month. Order today at www.mintmobile.com/tfs Looking for a tee with the best ner...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 403
This week on the pod we're talking about the first 2 episodes of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon . We start with a careful spoiler free review about what this show reminds us of, then get into good looks, forced English, and why kids love Daryl. This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile is giving you a much-needed break on your wireless bill. Mint Mobile lets you order from home and save a ton, with phone plans starting at JUST $15 a month. Order today at www.mintmobile.com/tfs Looki...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 402
This week on the podcast we're talking about Season 2 (Episodes 1-5) of The Wheel Of Time . We talk about splitting up the group, prophecies, general bad dudes, new Matt, and can a bad boy be fixed? This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile is giving you a much-needed break on your wireless bill. Mint Mobile lets you order from home and save a ton, with phone plans starting at JUST $15 a month. Order today at www.mintmobile.com/tfs Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by i...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 401
This week we're continuing our theme of movies about playing video games and it's Ready Player One. A much criticized movie when it was released but was that criticism deserved (yes). We get into the difference between pastiche and bland references, we're thankful that Ben Mendelsohn understood the assignment, and ask why anybody cares because none of this is real. This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. Breaking up with your Big Wireless provider has never been easier thanks to Mint Mobile....
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 400
This week we're hopping in the way back machine and going back to 1989's The Wizard. We talk about how Nintendo sponsored a dark indy movie, Christian Slater dripping charisma, a weirdly progressive family, and how nobody needs the money. This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. With Mint Mobile all plans come with unlimited talk and text + high-speed data starting at $15 a month. To get your new wireless plan for just $15 month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.mintm...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 399
This week we're talking about a movie based on true events, it's Gran Turismo. We talk about it having rare movie pacing, surprising acting ability, perfect sound design, and how we're car people who definitely know about brake glazing, don't even worry about it.
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 398
This week on the pod we're talking about the new DC release Blue Beetle . We talk about the color palette of the ads vs the movie, when actors have no idea what's happening, great inner dialogue, and wanting more Jaime. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com This episode brought to you by Factor . America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fu...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 397
This week we're heading back to 1990 to talk about the original live action TMNT. We talk about giant foam suits, impressive stunt people, disagree on pacing, and how Casey Jones is a full on psycho who has definitely killed before and never played pro sports. This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. With Mint Mobile all plans come with unlimited talk and text + high-speed data starting at $15 a month. To get your new wireless plan for just $15 month, and get the plan shipped to your door for...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 396
The Turtles are back from the sewers with a fresh new vibe, this week we're talking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem. We talk about the iconic visuals of the turtles, finding your family, voice-acting we've never heard before, helping your villains, and relatable vomiting. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 395
Are the new worlds strange? We find out because this week we're talking about episodes 1-8 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, season 2. We talk about super soldiers, moral dilemmas, cooking, crossovers, being cute, and what romances we're rooting for/against.
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 394
This week on the podcast we're talking about the one who is everything, it's Barbie. We get into a lot of talk about vibes, incredible design work, fun set energy, multiple themes, and maybe reality is just messy. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 393
This week we're taking about the new first half of the beginning of the end. It's Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1. We talk about new charismatic leads, less charismatic leads, being a fast and furious movie, getting gaslit by media coverage, and lots of tech exposition. This episode brought to you by Factor . America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with flavorful and nutritious ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 392
This week we're talking about J.J. Abrams's feature film directorial debut, Mission Impossible 3. We're joined by editor-in-chief of The Beaverton Luke Gordon Field to talk about a villain that pops, charming dialogue, incredible effects, starting in medias res, and setting the tone for the rest of this series. This episode brought to you by Mint Mobile. With Mint Mobile all plans come with unlimited talk and text + high-speed data starting at $15 a month. To get your new wireless plan for just ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 391
This week we're talking about the man with too many jobs, it's archeologist/professor/adventurer Indiana Jones and The Dial Of Destiny. We talk about de-aged faces, high death counts, likeability, and loosely planned auctions.
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 390
This week we're joined by guest comedian Tracy Hamilton to talk about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We talk about severe daddy issues, basing your whole look on a person you met once, blowing up a 700 year old job, and how to take a leap of faith but save your knees. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 389
This week we're talking about the movie that for awhile we flat out thought wasn't real and would never happen, it's The Flash. We talk about the speed force looking amazing, a new multiverse metaphor, getting hot about AI, and friends who suck. This episode brought to you by Factor . America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with flavorful and nutritious ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track reaching your goals.Head...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 388
This week we're talking about 2017's IT: Chapter One. We discuss which fears are the scariest, having nothing in common with your friends, is fake blood real, and how this town should be looking for a serial killer.
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 387
This week we're talking about so many Spider-peoples, it's Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. We talk about our favourite multiversal spider, Gwen's story, bold animation choices, and the importance of being a Captain. Your host and friend Andrew Ivimey is going to be participating in a charity event called Friends for Life, a 6 day, 610KM bicycle rally from Toronto to Montreal on August 6-11th, 2023. The event is in support of the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, which assists people livi...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 386
This week we're talking about the Lord and Miller animated great Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. We talk about face actors doing voice, the economy of storytelling and joke-telling, getting too mean, animated moms and whether we would eat sky food. Your host and friend Andrew Ivimey is going to be participating in a charity event called Friends for Life, a 6 day, 610KM bicycle rally from Toronto to Montreal on August 6-11th, 2023. The event is in support of the Toronto People With AIDS Founda...
May 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 385
All roads have led here, we're talking about Fast X this week on the podcast. We talk about the huge cast, Momoa having the best time, quantity vs quality, and plot that isn't driving toward something. Your host and friend Andrew Ivimey is going to be participating in a charity event called Friends for Life, a 6 day, 610KM bicycle rally from Toronto to Montreal on August 6-11th, 2023. The event is in support of the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, which assists people living with HIV/AIDS wh...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 384
This week we're talking about the franchise that's all about family and crazy movie titles, it's F9 The Fast Saga. We talk about the skill of delivering techno babble, a backup crew without charisma, bombastic villains, and explaining every detail. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 383
We're talking about the newest volume, it's Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 this week on the podcast. We talk about how to write playfully mean friendships, VFX that can make raccoons look real, performances that only Gunn can get, and stories of second chances.
May 08, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 382
This week on the podcast we're talking about the entirety of season 3 of The Mandalorian. We break down the mixed bag season, great characters, eating scenes, and the merits of a Mandalore Civic Centre.
May 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 381
This week on the podcast we're talking about all of season 3 of Star Trek: Picard. We talk more about Jonathan Frakes being a delight, how the TNG theme music slaps, a new fave character, and many more spoilery things.
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 380
We're building up to talking about Picard Season 3 so we decided to dip back into the Star Trek world and talk about First Contact. We have a lot of fun talking about distractingly handsome guest stars, the direction of Jonathan Frakes, amazing visual effects, and the heart of Data.
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 379
We're talking about The Super Mario Bros Movie this week on the pod. We discuss the joys of Jack Black, a soulless theatre experience, the incredible score, and the pronounciation of MARRY-o vs MAH-rio. Your host and friend Andrew Ivimey is going to be participating in a charity event called Friends for Life, a 6 day, 610KM bicycle rally from Toronto to Montreal on August 6-11th, 2023. The event is in support of the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, which assists people living with HIV/AIDS w...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 378
This week on the pod we're talking about the new movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. We get into how it's nice to see actors having fun, if it represents actual D&D, fun characters in a bland world, and an unexpected emotional reaction. Your host and friend Andrew Ivimey is going to be participating in a charity event called Friends for Life, a 6 day, 610KM bicycle rally from Toronto to Montreal on August 6-11th, 2023. The event is in support of the Toronto People With AIDS Foun...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 377
We're talking about the first 2 episodes of Gotham Knights. On this episode we talk about the difficulties of making a show when you barely have the rights to the characters, terrible hair cuts, characters introducing themselves, and blimps! Your host Andrew Ivimey has his sophomore (the 2nd one) comedy album MURDER BIRD available right now! Reviewers are calling it "a hell of an original". You can search Murder Bird wherever you get your music or you can links to most services at murderbird.and...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 376
