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Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterpiece Dune is getting yet another reboot after David Lynch's 1984 cult classic, and the SyFy mini series from 2000. This time around director Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049, Arrival) gives it a go  alongside a slew of awesome acting talent. How does this new film compare to the book and previous movie and TV iterations? Was deciding to divide the adaptation of the...

The Green Knight is a bold new fantasy film from A24 based on the timeless Arthurian legend. Jason Furie and Adam Roth give their full review and spend a significant amount of time debating whether or not this can be considered a "dark fantasy" film. We discuss stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton and sprinkle in more fun facts about this film, the Star Wars universe, and Kevin Bacon. W...

Squid Game is the most watched Netflix Original Series to date. Jason Furie and Adam Roth had to climb aboard the hype-train and witness what all the fuss was about. Believe the hype, Squid Game is here and it's pretty awesome. Sure there's some obvious inspiration pulled from Battle Royale, but that's ok because this is much better than The Hunger Games. Sorry Katniss. We review all 9 episodes of...

There's no denying the influence of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai when it comes to the Star Wars Universe. So it's fitting that Disney+ has released the anime anthology series Star Wars: Visions paying homage to classic samurai films. Jason Furie and Adam Roth provide an episode by episode review revealing which episodes follow the path of the Jedi, and which ones fall victim to the dark side. Oh...

This movie is bad. Like, really bad. James Wan is a very capable writer and director, but his latest film Malignant (2021) is just offensively bad on so many levels. Jason Furie and Adam Roth break it down and review Wan's return to the horror genre while being completely baffled why this movie has so much positive buzz. What has become of the horror genre? This can't be the future. Visit Website...

Are Netflix Originals the equivalent to straight-to-DVD movies or the dawn of a new era in cinematic history? Or maybe somewhere in-between? Jason Furie and Adam Roth review the latest Netflix Original Kate starring the under-appreciated Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody "I'm just here for the paycheck" Harrelson. Does this John Wick clone have what it takes to be remembered as an action flick mas...

Val Kilmer was a Batman. Batman is pretty cool. You know what else is pretty cool? The Prime Video exclusive documentary Val (2021). It unearths a slew of home video recordings from Kilmer's life covering all his highs and lows. Jason Furie and Adam Roth give a full review, rant about the sitcom Perfect Strangers, and talk about some of our favorite movies from the 80s and 90s! Visit Website | Joi...

After a slew of hit-or-miss Disney+ Streaming shows, and the pretty forgettable prequel film Black Widow (2021), does the newest MCU flick  have what it takes to win our hearts? Jason Furie and Adam Roth grumble through a review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) featuring several cat interruptions and some very real tangents about the state of the movie theatre industry.  Visit W...

This film demands your full attention. Jason Furie fully committed his mind and body to this experience while Adam Roth possibly did no such thing and now lives in regret. Guess who enjoyed this film more? We review Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 sci-fi cult classic "Stalker" that is sure to generate some conflicting opinions and  interpretations. If you're going to watch this one, be sure get The Criter...

The House of Mouse is getting their Money's worth with this whole Star Wars thing. Adam Roth and Jason Furie review the first season of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" streaming exclusively on Disney+. There's a lot to cover and our overstuffed opinions about Star Wars come out in full force here. I got a bad feeling about this. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

This is one of those movies we probably should have watched a long time ago but never got around to. Adam Roth and Jason Furie review Robert Altman's neo noir classic "The Long Goodbye" (1973) starring Elliott Gould as iconic private investigator Phillip Marlowe. Go watch this movie and then give this episode a listen. Instead of popcorn, get a bowl of dried apricots. Trust us. Visit Website | Joi...

It's not quite a sequel. It's not quite a reboot. But it's 100% weird and awesome. Director James Gunn takes a stab at the DCEU and gives audiences his version of The Suicide Squad. Is it better than the 2016 original? Adam Roth and Jason Furie say yes to this hyper-violent romp featuring an all-star ensemble cast, epic action, and some truly bizarre and fun sci-fi elements.  Visit Website | Join...

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe are back in this Netflix exclusive sequel to the 1980's animated classic. Written by America's favorite fanboy Kevin Smith featuring an all-star voice cast including Luke Skywalker himself! Adam Roth and Jason Furie are chatting about Masters of the Universe: Revelation Season 1 Part 1 and it's tons of fun. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook...

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth  as they discuss the dumpster fire that is Space Jam: A New Legacy starring LeBron James and the Looney Tunes. Folks this movie just isn't good for so many reasons. Not sure what Warner Bros. was thinking with this one. Hit play for our epic intro, and stay for the relentless displays of disappointment.  Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | In...

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they discuss Loki  season 1 streaming exclusively on Disney+. It's safe to say this is Marvel Studios' best series to date. Join us for a discussion about Loki, wonder what the difference between alligators and crocodiles are, and rant about toys that come in cereal boxes. Good times. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they discuss the first MCU Phase 4 movie Black Window starring Scarlett Johansson, but kinda Florence Pugh. Was this inbetweenquel worth the wait, or are we enjoying the new Disney+ shows more? Only one way to find out—hit play. Includes the usual meaningless bits of trivia and side-tangents. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they discuss the new Amazon Prime Original The Tomorrow War starring Chris Pratt and a bunch of GGI aliens that drink White Claw. We're always down for a new sci-fi alien invasion flick so this one is right up our alley. Is it really as bad as people say? Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they discuss all the pros and cons of the movie theatre experience vs. straight-to-streaming.  Now that people are slowly heading back to the theatre, we have to ask ourselves one important question: do we still want to go to the theatre to see new movies, or is watching in the comfort of our own home the new normal? Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support...

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they mostly go on side tangents, but ultimately review 2008's Hancock starring Will Smith as a disgruntled superhuman turned superhero.  Is this an under appreciated gem or a big old stinky whiff? Tune in and find out. Also, the dude that wrote Breaking Bad wrote this film too. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they talk about the new Kate Winslet limited series on HBO Max "Mare of Easttown". Get a spoiler-free review followed by a spoiler-filled conversation.  Believe the hype, this show is pretty great folks, and so is Evan Peters. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they talk about this awesome movie starring Riz Ahmed  in a story about a heavy-metal drummer's life forever changed when he loses his hearing. Listen in as we discuss life, resilience, adaptability, love, loss, and watered-down cranberry juice. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they talk about Friends: The Reunion on HBO Max. Jason watched Friends growing up, Adam did not, but they both watched this reunion. Seemed funny on paper. A weird conversation ensues that includes talking about The Mandalorian for 15 minutes. Cool. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they  review Zack Snyder's return to the zombie genre "Army of the Dead". Learn what they thought of this Netflix streaming exclusive romp in Las Vegas. Love him or hate him, Zack Snyder sure can get the nerds talking. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they go where no man has gone before, Netflix's The Woman in the Window starring Amy Adams. Spoiler alert, it wasn't great. How does Netflix choose their #1 movies?  Listen to us rant and not rave. Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Join hosts Jason Furie and Adam Roth as they give New Mutants (2020) a fair chance.  Is it really that bad? Is it a hidden gem? Did anyone even see this film? Was Fox's last X-Men film a good way to send off this franchise or just another dud? Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram