Taylor heads to the ball to review season 3 of the historical romance television series, Bridgerton , a series created by Chris Van Dusen for Netflix. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, the series is set during the early 1800s in an alternative London Regency era. In this season, wallflower Penelope sets out to find a match marry while hiding her secret life. But as romance and revelations collide, she must choose between her pen and her heart. The season stars Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton...
Jul 25, 2024•9 min•Season 5Ep. 504
Chris reviews the Pixar animated coming-of-age film Inside Out 2 written by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein with direction by Kelsey Mann. A sequel to 2015's Inside Out , Riley is now a teenager and with puberty comes a new bunch of emotions that want to take over Riley's head, including Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment. The voice cast includes Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Diane Lane, Kyle MacLach...
Jul 19, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 503
Chris and Taylor review the apocalyptic horror film A Quiet Place: Day One written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. Serving as a spin-off and prequel in the A Quiet Place film series, the film follows a terminally ill woman during the early stages of an invasion in New York City by blind, extraterrestrial creatures with an acute sense of hearing. The film stars Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou, Elaine Umuhire, and Nico and Schnitzel as Frodo the cat. Follow us on: Instag...
Jul 18, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 502
Taylor reviews the buddy cop action comedy film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The fourth installment of the Bad Boys series of buddy cop films, and the sequel to Bad Boys for Life (2020), it was directed by Adil & Bilall and written by Chris Bremner and Will Beall. The story follows Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who are attempting to clear the name of their late Captain, Conrad Howard, after he is falsely accused of conspiracy. The film stars Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Joe Pan...
Jul 12, 2024•9 min•Season 5Ep. 501
Chris and Taylor review the romantic black comedy film Hit Man written and directed by Richard Linklater and co-written by Glen Powell. The film follows an undercover New Orleans police contractor who poses as a reliable hitman as he tries to save a woman in need. The film stars Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Gralen Bryant Banks, Molly Bernard and Evan Holtzman. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod...
Jul 11, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 500
Chris and Taylor review the 2024 science fiction action film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes , directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman. A standalone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), it is the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot film series and the tenth film overall. The film takes place 300 years after the events of War and follows a young chimpanzee named Noa, who embarks on a journey alongside a human woman named Mae to determine the future for ape...
Jul 05, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 499
Chris and Taylor review the third season of the comedy-drama series Hacks created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky. The series centers on the professional relationship between a young comedy writer and a legendary stand-up comedian. The series stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Katlin Olson and Christopher McDonald. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://...
Jul 04, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 496
Get the funk out of here! We’re back with a special guest! On this episode, Chris and Taylor are joined by American actor/voice over artist Bronson Pinchot. With the new Beverly Hills Cop 4 underway we were eager to have Bronson on! We discuss his beginnings as an actor, how he landed the part of Serge from the Beverly Hills Cop series, the impact of his role of ‘Balki’ on Perfect Strangers. Bronson regales us with his celebrity encounters, the impact of his work and his passion for architectura...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 497
Chris and Taylor review the post-apocalyptic action film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga written and directed by George Miller and co-written by Nico Lathouris. Set 15 to 20 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road , the story focuses on the life of Furiosa from her kidnapping by the foces of warlord Dr. Dementus to her revenge on the warlord for the loss of her mother. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, George Shevtsov, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones...
Jun 28, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 496
Chris and Taylor review the live-action animated comedy fantasy film IF written and directed by John Krasinski. The film follows a young girl and her neighbor who find themselves able to see imaginary friends. The film stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Kransinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim and the voices of Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Awkafina, Emily Blunt, George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon and Bill Hader. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Jun 27, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 495
Chris and Taylor review season 2 of the military science ficition series, Halo , developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane for the streaming service Paramount+. Based on the video game franchise created by Bungie and developed by 343 Industries. With the galaxy on the brink of destruction, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. The series stars Pablo Schreiber, Jen Taylor, Joseph Morgan, Shabana Azmi, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Charlie Murphy, ...
Jun 21, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 494
Chris reviews the period comedy-drama miniseries Palm Royale created by Abe Sylvia and based on the 2018 novel Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel. Set in 1969, outsider Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons strives to attain a place in the high society of Palm Beach, Florida, through the town's most exclusive country club, in the process learning what she will and won't do to achieve this. The series stars Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Laura Dern, A...
Jun 20, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 493
Chris and Taylor review the comedy film, Unfrosted, directed by Jerry Seinfeld (in his feature directorial debut). The film is loosely based on the true story of the creation of Pop-Tarts toaster pastries. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Max Greenfield, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, Hugh Grant, and Amy Schumer. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https:...
Jun 14, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 492
Chris and Taylor review the biographical sports drama film The Iron Claw written and directed by Sean Durkin. The film depicts the Von Erichs, a family of professional wrestlers who are "cursed" by constant tragedy. The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, Michael J. Harney, Holt McCallany and Lily James. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.t...
Jun 13, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 491
Chris and Taylor review the action tv miniseries, Knuckles , created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher for the streaming service Paramount+, based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series published by Sega. It is a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series and is the first live-action Sonic television series. The series takes place between the events of the films Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), and follows Knuckles the Echidna as he trains deputy sheriff Wa...
Jun 07, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 490
Chris and Taylor review the epic space opera film, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver , directed by Zack Snyder from a screenplay he co-wrote with Kurt Johnstad and Shay Hatten. A direct sequel to Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire (2023), the film takes place on the moon of Veldt where Kora and the crew of warriors ventures to help the farmers to defend and fight for their home against the Motherworld. The film stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, R...
Jun 06, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 489
Chris and Taylor review the sci-fi action film Atlas written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite with direction by Brad Peyton. In a bleak-sounding future, an A.I. soldier has determined that the only way to end war is to end humanity. The film stars Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla and Mark Strong. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https:/...
May 31, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 488
Taylor reviews the supernatural comedy film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jason Reitman. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and the fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise. Three years after the events of Afterlife , the veteran Ghostbusters must join forces with their new recruits to save the world from a death-chilling god in New York City who seeks to build a spectral army. The film stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wo...
May 30, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 487
Chris and Taylor are back with a special guest episode! We welcome writer, producer and director Brad Peyton (Rampage, San Andreas, Daybreak) to the podcast to talk about his latest Netflix film, "Atlas". Join us as Brad discusses his humble Canadian beginnings, our mutual idol of James Cameron and why he's drawn to the Sci-Fi genre. We dive in discussing his vision for "Atlas" - his thoughts on AI, working with Jennifer Lopez and how they cast the the the AI Smith portrayed by Gregory James Coh...
May 28, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 486
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review season 2 of the crime drama, Tokyo Vice , created by J. T. Rogers and based on the 2009 book of the same title by Jake Adelstein. The story continues with Jake patching things up between Katagiri and himself so they can continue their mutual goal of taking down Tozawa and his clan. The series stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rachel Keller, Hideaki Itō, Rinko Kikuchi and Ayumi Tanida. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast...
May 24, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 485
Chris and Taylor review the historical drama television miniseries, Shōgun , created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks. It is based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell, which was previously adapted into a 1980 miniseries. Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village. Its cast includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tad...
May 23, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 484
Chris and Taylor review the horror film, Abigail, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a screenplay written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. The film follows a group of kidnappers who capture the daughter of a powerful underworld figure and demand $50 million for her release, unaware the young girl is actually a vampire. It stars Alisha Weir as Abigail, alongside Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, and Giancarlo Esposito. F...
May 17, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 484
Chris and Taylor review the british dark comedy drama thriller miniseries, Baby Reindeer , created by and starring Richard Gadd, adapted from Gadd's autobiographical one-man show of the same name. Dealing with a female stalker, a man is forced to face a dark, buried trauma. It stars Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau and Tom Goodman-Hill. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thep...
May 16, 2024•13 min•Season 8Ep. 483
Chris and Taylor revew the travel show, Conan O'Brien Must Go , is a travel show starring former late-night host Conan O'Brien. The series is a spin-off to his podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend and a successor to the Conan Without Borders travel specials that originally aired as part of his TBS show Conan. Premiering on the streaming service Max in the United States on April 18, 2024, the series features O'Brien meeting various fans in person whom he had previously featured via video calls in...
May 10, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 482
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the post-apocalyptic drama television series, Fallout , created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet for Amazon Prime Video, based on the role-playing video game franchise created by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky. In a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits. The series stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachl...
May 09, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 481
Chris and Taylor review the dystopian war film, Civil War , which was written and directed by Alex Garland. It follows a team of journalists traveling across the United States during a civil war fought between an authoritarian federal government and several regional factions. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno, Nick Offerman, and Jesse Plemons. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/ Facebook: https...
May 03, 2024•15 min•Season 5Ep. 480
Chris and Taylor review the animated musical fantasy film, Wish, which was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It was directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn (in her feature directorial debut) and written by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore. The story follows a 17-year-old girl named Asha, who makes a passionate plea to the stars in a moment of need. She meets a living, magic fallen star, and together they face the kingdom of Rosa...
May 02, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 479
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review season 2 of the adult animated superhero television series, Invincible , which was created by Robert Kirkman for the streaming service Amazon Prime Video, based on the Image Comics comic book series of the same name he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. This season explores life decisions with most characters. This season explores different realities, the term Multiverse. Mark and the rest of the world recovering from the fall out of Omni-Mans b...
Apr 26, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 478
Chris and Taylor review the action thriller, Monkey Man , which was directed and co-produced by Dev Patel in his directorial debut, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. A young man ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club. After years of suppressed rage, he discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite to unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him. The film star...
Apr 25, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 477
Chris reviews the supernatural horror film Late Night with the Devil written and directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes. Framed as a found footage film, it focuses on a Halloween night 1977 talk show episode in which the host, the ambitious Jack Delroy, invites a purportedly possessed girl onto the program in an attempt to boost ratings. The film stars David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Rhys Auteri, Georgina Haig, Josh Quong Tart, and narration by Michael Ironside. Follow...
Apr 19, 2024•11 min
