D54

Amit is joined by Johannes from the Movie Mistrial podcast, to discuss the one of the best movies of 2021, Pig. We go into great depths and discuss how visually stunning this movie is, the performances of Nicolas Cage and the supporting cast, as well as talking about how deep and profound this movie is. This is the kind of movie everyone should watch and appreciate as it brings about questions we...

Amit is joined by the legend and Nic Cage super-fan Grant to review The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. We can't stop talking about this movie, as we discuss the legacy of Nicolas Cage before breaking down this film for all it's greatness. We discuss how well this movie is written, how much of a meta mind trip it takes us on, the perfect pairing of Nic Cage and Pedro Pascal and how we need mo...

We discuss Marvel’s latest offering, Thor: Love and Thunder (aka Love and Chunder). Is this the messiest, legacy-killing Marvel movie to date, or a refreshingly bold commitment to being ridiculous? We discuss whether this gag a minute comedy hit all the wrong notes, the decided lack of Guardians of the Galaxy, Chris Hemsworth the funny guy, Christian Bale as the terrifically frightening Gorr, and...

We review the part thriller, part courtroom drama that is Jana Gana Mana (2022). The film takes us on a breathless journey following a police officer who tries desperately to solve a heinous crime, to an impassioned lawyer who makes you question everything you thought you knew. We discuss the ambitious reach of this film, touching on everything from the role of the media to institutional racism an...

In this episode we take a look at Netflix's adult animated anthology series Love Death & Robots. We discuss the different animation styles used throughout the series, compare the different volumes, try to figure out what Netflix might be trying to do with this show and talk about some of the episodes we liked and disliked. As big fans of this series, we had a lot to say and appreciate what Net...

We discuss the jaw dropping spectacle that is RRR. Cracking top 10 lists everywhere, this is the story of two legendary Indian revolutionaries taking on the British Raj, while educating us on how to catch a tiger and what motorbikes are actually designed for. We discuss the breathtaking action sequences, a colonial dance battle, the immensely talented leads, and the perfectly despicable Governor a...

It's Morbin time! In this special episode of D54 Amit is joined by Otis from the Allentown Presents podcast to discuss the bizarre Morbius movie. We discuss the nonsensical plot, Jared Leto and Matt Smiths contradictory performances, some of the cool action scenes and try to make sense of whatever happened in those post credit scenes. This movie confused the both of us, but it sure did lead to a f...

Amit and Sunny complete their Top Gun journey by looking at the unexpected worldwide hit that is Top Gun: Maverick. We talk about the jaw dropping aerial sequences, a mission that felt impossible, the (mostly) new surrounding cast, and an unnecessary romance. Tom Cruise has delivered the perfect sequel 36 years after the original, and it might just be the best action film you’ll see this year.

Amit and Sunny take a trip back to 1986 and review the highest grossing movie of the year, Top Gun. We talk about Tom Cruises dynamic performance, the character arc and the cool fighter pilot scenes in this movie. Then we switch things up a bit and talk about how this movie impacted culture and discuss the interesting trivia behind this movie. This sure was interesting.

We review the critically acclaimed Everything Everywhere all at once to determine if all the hype around this movie was real. Spoiler alert, it is. Dennis and Amit break this movie down from its unique visual style, to its storytelling and overall themes and talk a little bit about the influences it draws upon. This was a blast. 

Amit and Sunny (officially friend of the program!) review the epic Marvel blockbuster Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We talk about how leaks and promotions ruined parts of the movie, the influence of Sam Raimi, the continuation of Dr. Strange's character and how the MCU just seems to keep getting more and more complicated. Tune in for a big MCU chat. 

Today we review DC's blockbuster The Batman. Amit, Dennis and special guest Sunny start by discussing Robert Pattinson's portrayal of Batman, before going into everything we possibly can about this movie. We talk about its pacing, the overall aesthetics, the storyline and performances from the rest of the cast. Like all Batman movies, it's impossible to not compare this with previous iterations of...

We review and wrap up Marvels Moon Knight on Disney Plus. We focus mostly on the final episode and our overall thoughts about how it fared in tying everything up. We also discuss Moon Knights future in the MCU and where we might potentially see him again. There was lots to like in this episode, and this series overall. But we did have some gripes about how the finale played out. Tune in to find ou...

After a bit of a break, we are back this time to review the latest animated film from Dreamworks, The Bad Guys. We had a blast with this, so join us as we discuss the changes in animation styles over the last few years, how this movie pays homage to a number of anime and Hollywood movie tropes and how fun this movie really is.  

The penultimate episode of Marvels Moon Knight on Disney Plus is now in the books. We talk through how much of an emotional impact Episode 5 made on us, the creative direction of the show from Mohammed Diab and try and predict how they can potentially wrap the series up. 

We react to the mind bending twist in Marvels 4th episode of Moon Knight. This show is taking us places, so we have lots to say about how we feel about the series so far, how Moon Knight works within the overall MCU world, and Dennis gives us another fresh prediction (can he go 2/2?).

We are back, and this time around we are reviewing the 2022 Oscar winner for best motion picture, CODA. We talk about this stunning movie in great depth and discuss everything from the movies stellar cast, the direction and presentation of the film, as well as the themes and overall impact. This will be a spoilers review, so if you haven't watched CODA yet and plan to, please check back in when yo...

For our second episode we take a deep look at the first episode of Marvels Moon Knight on Disney+. We talk the performances from Oscar Issac and Ethan Hawke, how visually stunning this episode was and lay out a potential theory for what's coming up next. Let's just say we were both very impressed by this first episode, and it's a huge leap in the right direction for the MCU. 

The very first episode in D54 history. We review the 2021 blockbuster epic, Ghostbusters Afterlife. Does this meet the high expectations the original Ghostbusters set, or is it a disappointment. Tune in to find out more.