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Dan and Don return for the 228th time to discuss the hit HBO MAX show, "Creature Commandos" by Co-CEO James Gunn. Does Gunn have another hit on his hands? Or should the DCU already go ahead and pack its bags for the inevitable reboot? That PLUS the 241 team talk about the DCU's 2025 offerings and the fear of stopping before they even get to start. Let us know below in the comments s...

Podcast 241 RETURNS to audio and visual cortexes with their first 2025 episode. Here, they talk about latest and (not so?) greatest Disney+ Star Wars show "Skeleton Crew". Created by Jon Watts and starring Jude Law, "Skeleton Crew" takes inspiration from coming-of-age stories like "The Goonies" and "E.T" -- but does it work? Well SPOILER ALERT, like episodes...

The 241 teams ends 2024 with the gaming surprise of the year. "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" has everything you want in a video game: great gameplay, level design, and a story that not only is great on it's own, but adds to the legacy of the IP in which it's based off of. And if that doesn't sound like high enough praise, give this episode a listen as Dan and Don bre...

The 241 returns the week of Christmas to talk about two very special gifts. Yes, the DCU has begun and we've gotten not only the first half of "Creature Commandos" to talk about, but the highly anticipated trailer of "Superman". Both projects have the stewardship of James Gunn of "Guardians of the Galaxy" fame and Dan and Don HAVE THOUGHTS. Is "Creature Comm...

The DOCTOR is back in the house for our annual Christmas cinema discussion. This year, we look at the infamous "Eyes Wide Shut" directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Released in 1999, "Eyes Wide Shut" follows a man who wishes to have a sexual encounter after learning of his wife's sexual fantasies. The 241 team and Dr. Bruce Hutchinson brea...

The 241 gang has decided to get a little retrospective and discuss their favorite movies, television and gaming memories of 2024. From "Superman & Lois" to "Arcane" to "Astrobot", Dan and Don sit down to reflect on some moments that will last beyond the year and hope to maybe convince you, yes YOU, dear listener on maybe diving into them as well. But the real ques...

Another few months have passed and another Marvel Disney+ show has aired. That's right, Dan and Don return to Podcast 241 to talk about the pseudo-sequel to the smash hit, "Wandavision" with Kathryn Han's "Agatha All Along". Set after the events of Wanda's "Westview War", "Agatha All Along" follows the titular character as she navigates the Wi...

The 241 team return to talk about the entirety of HBO's smash hit, "The Penguin". Yes, Dan and Don are deep diving into THAT finale, the overall implications for the "Reeves-verse" as well as answer the most important question, "Was this show necessary?" Warning, there are spoilers galore for the show so if you haven't seen it yet, make sure to save this vid...

DOCTOR Bruce Hutchinson returns to the 241 studio to breakdown one of, if not the greatest serial killer film of all time, "Se7ven". Directed by David Fincher, "Se7ven" stars Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow and follows the story of two detectives with different ideologies as they uncover the horrific nature of a string of crimes. Dan, Don and the Doctor break down...

Dan and Don return to Podcast 241 to discuss the highly anticipated HBO Original, "The Penguin". Starring Colin Ferrell and Cristin Miloti, "The Penguin" spins off from the Matt Reeves Batman universe and takes place a week after that films ending. But is it any good? Well the 241 gang HAVE THOUGHTS on the first three episodes to let you know! That PLUS Dan and Don go on a DC S...

The 241 gang has returned to talk about, quite frankly, a movie that came out of nowhere. "Rebel Ridge", directed by Jeremy Saulnier and starring Aaron Pierre, takes an interesting look at police corruption as well as plays with structure in some risky, yet sometimes rewarding ways. That and Dan and Don take a look back at cop films in cinema and how they are portrayed.  Also, let us kno...

Dan and Don are back to take a left turn against their normal shenanigans to talk about the Emmy award winning Max Original, "Hacks". Starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks" tells the story of two women on opposite sides of their career navigating Hollywood as well as their relationship. The 241 team break down its first three seasons and gets down to what makes the s...

The 241 gang returns to discuss the latest entry in the Alien franchise, "Alien: Romulus", directed by Fede Alvarez and starring Cailee Spaeny, "Romulus" takes place between franchise favorites "Alien" and "Aliens". And there is no better person to join us than Dr. Bruce Hutchinson himself to help navigate our overall thoughts on the film and whether it dese...

Dan and Don have returned to Podcast 241 to, you guessed it, talk more Star Wars. BUT WAIT, this time they're talking about Ubisoft's new single player Star Wars game, "Outlaws". Is this another dud in the pantheon of video games based off this beloved property or is this adventure far far away one of its finest? Click the link, give us a LIKE and a SUBSCRIBE and find out our t...

Dan and Don return to take a break from movie and tv reviews to give you a little bit of news that you need you know. After his surprise SDCC appearance, RDJ has finally opened up about his MCU return. What does that mean for "Doomsday" and "Secret Wars" and does Marvel have a plan? Or is it like many are saying and simply a  cash grab? AND the 241 team go into some D23 announc...

Dan and Don return to 241 to give their overall thoughts on the sophomore season of HBO's "House of the Dragon". How does it stack up against their first season? What's the roadmap for the Targaryen story now that we know there will be two more additional seasons? And most importantly, how was that finale? Also, the gang gets into a little bit of a sidebar with DC's animat...

DOCTOR Bruce Hutchinson returns to give us a break from all of the nerdy therapy we know you need with a script analysis of "The French Connection". Directed by William Friedman and starring Gene Hackman, "The French Connection" (1971) is the story of fictional NYPD detectives in pursuit of heroin smugglers. Considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time; Dan, D...

The time has finally come to talk about 241's most anticipated film of the year, (Sorry, not you "Dune 2") "Deadpool & Wolverine". Smashing records left and right upon release, it's time for Dan and Don to breakdown in spoilers fashion the ups and downs of the self-proclaimed "Marvel Jesus". Do they honor the legacy of "Logan"? What are all tho...

Dan and Don return to Podcast 241 to discuss the merc with the mouth's sequel, "Deadpool 2". Starring Ryan Reynolds, Zazie Beetz and Josh Brolin, Deadpool returns to find his "f-word". AND, as before, this is the first time Daniel has seen it! So on the eve of "Deadpool and Wolverine", the team break down the age old question, "Did we need this sequel?"...

The 241 team has returned to talk more about the inaugural (last?) season of "The Acolyte" by Disney+. Does the show manage to turn things around in its final act? Or does the plot threads whimper to a halt like a cracked kyber crystal? Plagueis makes his live-action debut and apparently Master Yoda can not sense when Jedi are dying in droves. But never fear, this is Disney Star Wars! Cl...

The 241 team RETURN to the world of podcasts to give a retrospective review of Fox-men's "Deadpool". Starring Ryan Reynolds, the merc with the mouth goes on a revenge quest to get his groove back and girl. And in a surprising twist, Donavon finds out this is Daniel's FIRST viewing of the beloved R-rated superhero film. Does the film live up to Don's memory? Does Daniel thi...

Dan and Don have RETURNED to talk about the controversial Disney+ series, "The Acolyte". With just a few episodes left, the 241 team give their thoughts on the mid-point of the $180 Million series. You want to know more about Ki-Adi-Mundi? What about the identity of "The Stranger". Well...WE HAVE THOUGHTS!. All that and more in this episode of Podcast 241! Click the link, give...

Dan and Don return to 241 to discuss the season two premiere of HBO's "House of the Dragon". Does the show come out swinging or is it as damp as a wet fire? Also, the gang talks about the streaming wars, quality versus quantity and how Hollywood can get back on track! All that and more in this episode of Podcast 241! Click the link, give us a LIKE and a SUBSCRIBE and find out our th...

Another week, another episode of "The Acolyte". In this episode of Podcast 241, Dan and Don review the junior episode of the new Disney+ show and WOOF, the cracks are beginning to show. Is the show in danger of becoming another "Obi-Wan" or can it course correct in time to stand with "Andor"? Well...WE HAVE THOUGHTS!. All that and more in this episode of Podcast 241!...

More Star Wars means MORE Podcast 241. And yes, you guessed it, Dan and Don are here to talk about the two-episode season premiere of Disney+'s prequel show, "The Acolyte". Is this another dud for the franchise? Or has Disney found higher ground in a series that has promised to explore the earlier days of the Jedi and Sith conflict? Well...WE HAVE THOUGHTS!. All that and more in thi...