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This week on Cinematic Savants we're discussing the vague announcement of Damon Idris becoming the next Black Panther making his appearance at the Vogue Fashion Show. DC won the box office over Marvel, but what does the future look like for both studios moving forward? Tommy and Shawn recap the latest episode of IT: Welcome to Derry and how it connects to The Shining in the Stephen King univer...

This week on Cinematic Savants we're giving a review of episode 1 of IT: Welcome to Derry, the prequel to the IT horror franchise on HBO Max as well as a review for the sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, newly released on Netflix.

The Cinematic Savants are back in full form with the return of Mr. Winters this week. He and Tommy talk it out on his review for One Battle After Another (5:08). Ryan gives us a hidden gem called Fix, newly released on Netflix starring Adam DeVine and Idris Elba (28:42) and Marvel Zombies on Disney+ (30:12). Ryan gives us a recommendation to watch the film Eddington starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pe...

The Savant Boys are back.......almost. After recovering for 2 months, Shawn has returned with a lot to review this week. First review is The Conjuring: Last Rites (10:32), The Long Walk (26:18), One Battle After Another (49:35), Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix (1:20:24), and Alien: Earth (1:22:54).

After a long hiatus, Tommy returns to Cinematic Savants on a solo mission. With his co-hosts out for this episode it's on him to bring the entertainment and education for the week. He gives on Tulsa King episode 1 season 3 on Paramount+, Gen V season 2, and Peacemaker season 2. He gives his thoughts on The Conjuring: Last Rites, Highest 2 Lowest, and The Long Walk. To cap things off Tommy brea...

This week on Cinematic Savants Ryan and Tommy review the reboot of Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson (12:19). Ryan chimes in on our conversation from the previous episode about comedy movies not being pushed as much as other genres (16:18). Movies we wished we could've seen in theaters (26:55). The Pickup, starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson left us underwhelmed (50:51)....

This week on Cinematic Savants Shawn and Tommy reminisce on how the theater experience has changed from when they were young (3:19). Shawn and Tommy had the chance to start Season 2 of Twisted Metal on Peacock, starring Anthony Mackie (21:20). Why is it harder for R-Rated video games to proper once moved to film as opposed to kid friendly games (31:57)? Shawn reviews a documentary on Hulu for the...

We start off the episode by giving flowers to Hulk Hogan, who passed away this week at 71. Even with his controversies over the past few years, the wrestling legend has made a great impact on our lives growing up (6:28). We get briefing sidetracked with the couple at the Coldplay concert (28:05). We all give our Fantastic Four: First Steps reviews (33:05). Tommy gives his thoughts on what wrong wi...

This week we're showing love to the legend, Macolm Jamal-Warner, who tragically passed away this week. Shawn gives us his thoughts of Ironheart and how it compares to previous Marvel shows. We give our final thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2, which releases this week on Netflix and Fantastic Four: First Steps. This is a huge release for Marvel so can they finally get the First Family of Marvel right...

This week on Cinematic Savants we're catching up on a lot of topics and reviews. We go over the verdict of the Diddy trial and how it will impact his future. Tommy and Ryan give reviews for the Ironheart show on Disney+. We all give our reviews of Jurassic World: Rebirth and Superman. Shawn also goes over the hill for the team to watch the latest Tyler Perry release of Madea's Destination...

Cinematic Savants is back with updates from Shawn on his busy wedding weekend and our thoughts on themed/ destination weddings. Ryan leads off with his early review for Ironheart on Disney+ (18:49). Shawn steps out of his comfort zone to watch the Max documentary Surviving Ohio State (28:01). Tommy binges Landman on Paramount+ starring Billy Bob Thornton (33:01). Ryan and Tommy give their reviews...

This week on Cinematic Savants we discuss the latest cinema news of the week, which includes Tyler Perry's lawsuit and rumors of Kevin Fiege stepping down after Avengers: Secret Wars. Also, to cap off the first half of the year, we're giving our Top 5 movies of the year.

We start off this week by saluting all the dads for the upcoming Father's Day weekend and we give our opinion on who was the greatest TV Dad of all time (23:36). Tommy has reviews for 2 shows starring Danny McBride, Vice Principals and Righteous Gemstones (30:58). Ryan gives his thoughts on a new show he is binging, The Rookie (41:06). We all give our reviews on the spinoff release from the Jo...

This week on Cinematic Savants we have Tommy's review of Mickey 17 on HBO Max (16:03). Shawn reviews the latest horror movie Bring Her Back (25:15) and the documentary on Netflix, Shooting Guards (42:00). Ryan goes over the hill for the Savants to watch The Karate Kid: Legends (47:05). Tommy gets a nice surprise from the movie Novocaine on HBO Max (55:25). We give our thoughts on the Happy Gil...

Savants start off by recapping their Memorial Day weekend and Shawn vents about his road rage in Ohio, but this week is all about the legend, Tom Cruise. We each give our reviews for what is the last entry to the Mission: Impossible franchise starring Tom Cruise. Did it deliver or the action and incredible stunt work accustomed to? Did the storyline work for us? Is this really the last Mission: Im...

Ryan leads off this week with his review of Havoc, newly released film starring Tom Hardy (14:06). Shawn gives an update on the Freak Off Trial of Diddy (19:49). Tom Cruises' final Mission: Impossible film is releasing this weekend, and we give our thoughts on the franchise and The Final Reckoning (54:08). We get sidetracked with the Caitlin Clark/ Angel Reese rivalry (1:05:39). Final Destinat...

The most anticipated release of Thunderbolts* has Cinematic Savants split on reviews of The New Avengers. Did Marvel deliver on restoring the reputation of the MCU? Does this get us excited for the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps release in July? With the Diddy sex trafficking trail starting this week, we discuss what could happen with the hip hop mogul. Also, this week we entertain the debat...

Tommy and Shawn start off the episode with their preview of Thunderbolts* releasing this weekend. We give our fan theories of what could happen and is this finally the movie that will bring the Marvel fans back. Praise is given to Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan for the massive success of Sinners with only a 6% drop at the box office for its 2nd week out (17:06). Are end credit scenes getting o...

The Savants get caught up with each other after taking a last week off due to Tax Day sneaking up. Ryan gives a light review of Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, and Pierce Brosnan (24:50). Shawn gives reviews for Drop, One of Them Days, Mufasa, and Companion (28:40). Tommy gives a quick grade of The Last of Us and One of Them Days (56:23). Shannon Sharpe got into some troubl...

We start off the show with Shawn winning his NCAA work bracket. Shawn gives his review of Lady in the Yard (10:33). Tommy has thoughts on Wicked, which just released on Peacock (18:02). Tommy and Ryan have a conversation on what "Woke in Hollywood" really means (28:15). Shawn was not of fan of the Y2K movie (41:35). Ryan gives us his thoughts on the Apple+ show with Seth Rogan, The Studi...

This week Shawn gives his review of documentary of Jared from the Subway commercials on what led to this 15-year prison sentence for pedophilia. Tommy has reviews for A Complete Unknown, starring Timothee Chalamet and The Electric State, starring Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown. Thoughts on the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement from Marvel. Ending the episode with a Soundtrack Trivia for Sha...

The Savant Boys start off the week with Shawn making us aware about the attack on Tesla owners after recent remarks coming from Elon Musk. Shawn and Tommy give their reviews on the latest live action remake of Snow White. A lot of criticism has come its way from the "woke" angle is takes on the modern version of this story to the backlash of using CGI for the dwarfs to the stars bad mout...

This week on Cinematic Savants Shawn starts with a review for a documentary on Max, Kobe: The Making of a Legend (15:17), which covers the legend as a kid all the way through to his tragic passing from a helicopter crash with his daughter. Diddy does a phone interview defending Kanye West (27:00). Review for A Real Pain, Anora, and Heart Eyes (34:35). Tommy does a game of Cinema Pick 'Em for M...

This week on Cinematic Savants Shawn starts us off with a review of the Documentary series on Max, We Beat The Dream Team (12:20). A story of collage players that scrimmaged against The Dream Team prior to the Olympics and destroyed them. Tommy has a review for what he believes is the worst comic book movie ever made, Hellboy: The Crooked Man on Hulu (25:41). Ryan started on the Daredevil: Born Ag...