Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new action-adventure film "Uncharted" based off the games by Naughty Dog, written by Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum and Matt Hollaway and directed by Ruben Fleischer. Victor Sullivan recruits Nathan Drake to find the long lost treasure of Magellan before a corrupt billionaire gets to it first. The film stars Tom Holland, Mark Walhberg, Antonio Banderas, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, Steven Waddington and Rudy Pankow.
Mar 03, 2022•21 min
With iconic characters, rich action and gripping storylines, it's no wonder why Hollywood has wanted to adapt video games on the big screen. Since the 1980's video game adaptations have had an interesting and rocky history, most ending in "game over" levels of success. Chris and Taylor discuss the highs and lows for the genre, their favorite adaptations and what the future holds for video games on film and on streaming platforms.
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new DC superhero series "Peacemaker" created by James Gunn. Following the events of "The Suicide Squad," Peacemaker is forced to join the black ops squad known as "Project Butterfly" to track down and eliminate a parasitic alien race. The series stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee and Robert Patrick.
Feb 25, 2022•34 min
Chris and Taylor review the new murder mystery film "Death on the Nile," based on the Agatha Christie novel of the same name, written by Michael Green and directed by Kenneth Branagh. While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. The film stars Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Russell Brand, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Letitia Wright, Sophie Okonedo, Annette Bening, Tom Bateman, Emma Mackey, Ali Fazal and Rose Leslie.
Feb 24, 2022•13 min
Chris and Taylor review the new rom-com "Marry Me" written by John Rogers, Tami Sagher and Harper Dill and directed by Kat Coiro. After Superstar Kat Valdez learns her singing partner/fiancé has had an affair moments before her televised wedding, she decides to marry a stranger in the crowd instead. The film stars Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluma, John Bradley, Sarah Silverman, Chloe Coleman, Stephen Wallem and Melissa Buteau.
Feb 18, 2022•10 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Tim are joined by Star Wars fan Tim Fitzsimons to review the new Star Wars space-western series "The Book of Boba Fett." Bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand navigate the underworld when they return to Tatooine to claim Jabba the Hutt's old turf. The series stars Temuera Morrison, Ming-Na Wen, Pedro Pascal, David Pasquesi, Jennifer Beals, Sophie Thatcher, Jordan Bolger, Timothy Olyphant, Amy Sedaris, and Corey Burton.
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Happy Valentine's Day! Chris and Taylor review the romantic-comedy film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" written by Richard Curtis and directed by Mike Newell. Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love. The film stars Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Simon Callow, John Hannah, Rowan Atkinson, James Fleet, Kristin Scott Thomas, Charlotte Coleman and David Bower.
Feb 14, 2022•10 min
Chris and Taylor review the new sci-fi disaster film "Moonfall" written by Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser and Spenser Cohen with Emmerich directing. A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course towards Earth. The film stars Patrick Wilson, Halle Berry, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu and Donald Sutherland.
Feb 11, 2022•11 min
Chris and Taylor review the new slapstick comedy stunt film "Jackass Forever" directed by Jeff Tremaine. The Jackass crew, along with some new recruits, are back for more hilarious hijinks and insane stunts in the fourth feature film in the "Jackass" franchise. The film stars Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Dave England, Preston Lacy, Danger Ehren, Sean "Poopies" McInerney, Zach Holmes, Jasper Dolphin, Rachel Wolfson and Eric Manaka.
Feb 10, 2022•8 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor the first half of season 4 of the Netflix crime drama series "Ozark" created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams. As Ruth starts to partner with Darlene and Wyatt, Marty and Wendy Byrde continue to scheme and survive while new threats emerge from the Navarro cartel. The series stars Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skyler Gaertner, Julia Garner, Lisa Emery, Charlie Tahan, Jessica Frances Dukes, Felix Solis, Alfonso Herrera and Adam Rothenberg.
Feb 04, 2022•22 min
Chris and Taylor review the new slasher film "Scream" written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick and directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Set 25 years after the original "Scream," Ghostface has returned to Woodsboro targeting a new group of teens, one of which has a dark connection to the original murders. The film stars Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, Dylan Minnette, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mikey Madison, David Arquette, Courteney Cox and Neve Campbell.
Feb 03, 2022•10 min
Chris and Taylor review the historical thriller film "The Tragedy of Macbeth" written and directed by Joel Coen and based on the play by William Shakespeare. A Scottish lord is convinced by a trio of witches he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports his plans of seizing power. The film stars Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Bertie Carvel, Harry Melling, Kathryn Hunter, Brendan Gleeson, Miles Anderson and Stephen Root.
Jan 28, 2022•11 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Showtime crime drama series "Dexter: New Blood" developed by Clyde Phillips. Set 10 years after the events of "Dexter," Dexter Morgan now lives in the small town of Iron Lake, New York under the name Jim Lindsay, where he has successfully repressed his dark passenger and seemingly lives a normal life...but all that is due to change with the arrival of his estranged son Harrison. The series stars Michael C. Hall, Jack Alcott, Julia Jones, Johnny Se...
Jan 27, 2022•29 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the Amazon Prime fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" developed by Rafe Judkins and based on the books by Robert Jordan. Moraine, a channeler of the One Power, seeks five young villagers in the town of Two Rivers as one is believed to be the Dragon Reborn, the only person who can save the world from The Dark One. The series stars Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Josha Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, Barney Harris and Hammed Animash...
Jan 21, 2022•22 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the second season of the Netflix epic fantasy series "The Witcher" created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. With greater threats luming from the breaking of the monolith, Geralt and Ciri set out to start her Witcher training while Yennefer seeks to find her magic again. The series stars Henry Cavill, Freya Allen, Anya Chalotra, Eamon Farren, Joey Batey, MyAnna Buring, Mimî M. Khayisa, Anna Shaffer and Kim Bodnia.
Jan 20, 2022•22 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the fourth season of the Netflix action series "Cobra Kai" created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. With the big tournament coming up and the fate of the dojos at stake, former enemies Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence join forces while John Kreese calls upon an old friend to help give Cobra Kai the upper hand. The series stars William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, P...
Jan 14, 2022•21 min
Chris and Taylor review the new HBOMax reunion special "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" directed by Casey Patterson and Joe Pearlman. Celebrating 20 years since the release of the first Harry Potter film several original cast members along with the directors and producers share memories and insight to the making of this magical franchise. The special includes Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Robbie Coltrane, Gary Oldman, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Isaa...
Jan 13, 2022•14 min
2021 was a big year for movies! Not only did streaming platforms continue dishing out original movies but after a long hiatus movie theaters were back open for audiences to experience movies back on the big screen. Chris and Taylor discuss their 10 favorite films from 2021.
Jan 11, 2022•24 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Marvel/Disney+ superhero series "Hawkeye" created by Jonathan Igla. Set after the events of "Avengers: Endgame," Kate Bishop seeks the aid of Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, after a new threat reveals itself in New York City which connects to Clint's past as Ronin. The series stars Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton, Fra Free, Alaqua Cox and Linda Cardellini.
Jan 07, 2022•33 min
Chris and Taylor review the satirical sci-fi dark comedy "Don't Look Up" written and directed by Adam McKay. Two astronomers discover a comet will strike the Earth in six months time and have a difficult task convincing the US Government and the world that it's real. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Cate Blanchett and Timothée Chalamet.
Jan 06, 2022•9 min
On December 31st, 2021 the world lost a true icon: Betty White. Deemed "The First Lady of Television," Betty White had been in the entertainment industry for nearly seven decades. Chris and Taylor pay tribute to this Golden Girl of Hollywood and discuss her incredible career in film and television.
Jan 05, 2022•13 min
It's officially a new year, which means a whole year's worth of anticipated releases in entertainment. Chris and Taylor discuss their most anticipated television series and movies coming out in 2022.
Jan 04, 2022•46 min
Chris and Taylor review the semi-biographical coming of age film "Belfast" written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film centers on a young boy's childhood amidst the tumult of Belfast, Northern Ireland in the 1960's. The film stars Jude Hill, Jamie Dornan, Caitríona Balfe, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan and Dame Judi Dench.
Dec 31, 2021•11 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the sci-fi action film "The Matrix Resurrections" written by Lana Wachowski, David Mitchell and Aleksander Hemon with Wachowski directing. Set sixty years after "The Matrix Revolutions," a group of rebels help Neo escape an altered Matrix to fight a new enemy that holds Trinity captive. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Henwick, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Priyanka Chopra Jones and Jada Pinkett Smith....
Dec 30, 2021•20 min
Chris and Taylor review the new neo-noir psychological thriller film "Nightmare Alley" written by Guillermo Del Toro and Kim Morgan with Del Toro directing. An ambitious carny hooks up with a corrupt psychiatrist who proves to be just as dangerous as he is. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Toni Colette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, Mary Steenburgen and David Strathairn.
Dec 24, 2021•11 min
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new superhero film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers and directed by Jon Watts. After his identity has been revealed to the entire world Peter Parker seeks help from Doctor Strange and when a spell goes wrong, dangerous visitors from the multiverse appear forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. The film stars Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, ...
Dec 23, 2021•44 min
Spider-Man has been one of the most popular comic book characters to swing across the big screen, and we simply had to do an episode about this Web-Head of Heroes! Spider-Man has been featured in 12 movies starting with the Raimi trilogy, the Webb films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Academy-Award winning animated Spider-Verse film. Chris and Taylor discuss the differences in direction, acting, humor and tone, their favorite moments and the bright future ahead for our neighborhood friend...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Chris and Taylor review the 1946 Christmas family fantasy drama film "It's A Wonderful Life" written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett and Frank Capra with Capra directing. Based on the short story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, when George Bailey, a man who has given up his own personal dreams to help others in his community, comes upon hard times and considers suicide, a guardian angel teaches him the value of his life. The film stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymo...
Dec 17, 2021•14 min
Chris and Taylor review the musical drama film "West Side Story" based upon the musical by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents, written by Tony Kushner and directed by Steven Spielberg. Set in 1957 New York City, forbidden love blooms between Tony and Maria who have ties to two rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The film stars Ansol Elgort, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Brian D'Arcy James, Corey Stoll, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera and Rita Moreno.
Dec 16, 2021•19 min
It's the most wonderful time of the year...and with that comes those yearly traditions that make the season bright. Join Chris and Taylor as they discuss their holiday traditions from decorating, gift giving, movies and of course...those holiday treats! Happy Holidays from The Potential Podcast!
Dec 14, 2021•30 min
