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Last of Us game series fanboy Ben, Kofi (who played on Survivor), and Rob (who gave the original game a 5/5) offer their thoughts on HBO's adaptation of the hit video game - and share their picks for what video game Hollywood should actually adapt next. 0:00 - The Last of Us Series Premiere Review 57:00 - What Video Games Hollywood Should Adapt Next

Ben and Rob share their most anticipated movies, TV shows, and video games of 2023 - while Kofi pulls double-duty: pairing his picks with live Golden Globes reactions. 08:10 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2023 29:00 - Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2023 50:40 - Most Anticipated Video Games of 2023

Ben, Rob, and Kofi return to Pandora for Avatar: The Way of Water. Did the film reignite their interest in the franchise after 13 years? Plus the guys share their picks for the best movies of 2022. 0:00 - Intro 8:38 - Avatar: The Way of Water Review & Avatar 3 Speculation 1:04:10 - Best Movies of 2022

Ben, Kofi, and Rob reveal their lists for the best TV shows of 2022 - plus break down James Gunn's response to THR's divisive DCU update - including news that Wonder Woman 3 has been canceled. Then the guys weigh-in on whether or not they are as hyped as everyone else for Avatar 2: The Way of Water. 0:00 - DCU Report: Wonder Woman 3 Canceled & James Gunn Response 35:55 - Top 3 TV Shows of 2022 1:1...

Ben, Rob, and Kofi get in the holiday mood with reviews of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special as well as Violent Night - and discuss Andor season 2 predictions. 0:00 - Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special 35:45 - Andor Finale & Season 2 Predictions 1:26:30 - Violent Night Review

Rob has seen Black Panther 2 and we're ready to review. Did he agree with Kofi and Ben's preview? And what do the guys think Marvel needs to do in Phase 5 of the MCU to make it better than Phase 4? 0:00 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review 56:19 - How to Make Phase 5 of the MCU Better Than Phase 4

Ben and Kofi preview Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - and Rob has a change of heart when talking about how The Rings of Power stands up to HotD in season 1. Who is team black and is anyone team green? Also, we get off track even more than usual. 04:35 - HotD vs Rings of Power Season 1 Face Off 50:10 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Preview 1:16:43 - Don’t Worry Darling Re-Review

Kofi and Rob react to James Gunn running DCU 2.0 while Ben geeks out over the return of Henry Cavill's Superman - then review Black Adam, give their Ant-Man 3 trailer impressions, and discuss why you should be watching Andor. 0:00 - Black Adam Review 36:45 - Cavill is Back: Who Should Should Be the Villain of Man of Steel 2 53:20 - James Gunn Leading the DCU: What We Want to See 58:00 - Ant-Man 3...

The full Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer has arrived, so Ben, Rob, and Kofi break down the biggest reveals and what to expect. Plus we chat about what we've been watching, from Werewolf by Night to Hellraiser to Rick and Morty - plus Rings of Power. 00:00 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Trailer 44:15 - Werewolf By Night Preview 53:04 - Westworld Season 4 57:40 - Hellraiser 2022 Review 1:07...

Kofi and Rob explain how Hugh Jackman's Wolverine (and the original X-Men) can appear in the MCU and Ben gushes about how much he loves the original Blade trilogy. 0:00 - Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Joins the MCU in Deadpool 3 37:37 - Armor Wars is a Movie Now (Not a TV Show) 43:04 - Harrison Ford Was Almost Cast as Red Hulk 50:47 - The Blade Reboot Has Lost Its Director

Andor has arrived (after a brief delay), so Kofi and Rob preview what Star Wars fans can expect - meanwhile Ben reviews/recaps the drama behind-the-scenes on Don't Worry Darling. Plus Blonde and Modern Warfare 2 beta impressions. 0:00 - Andor Review (Spoiler-Free) 39:50 - Recent Star Wars Announcements 54:40 - Don't Worry Darling Review 1:06:06 - Blonde Review 1:17:32 - Elvis 1:22:11 - MW2 Beta Im...

House of the Dragon has reunited Ben's love for Game of Thrones, Rob gives his early Rings of Power impressions, and Kofi makes a strong case for why the other guys are missing out on Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (and another great anime offerings). 00:00 - House of the Dragon Review & Game of Thrones Connections 1:00:00 - LotR: Rings of Power Preview & HotD Comparisons 1:10:23 - Dragon Ball Supe...

Kofi and Rob review She-Hulk episode 1 and Ben tries to convince you to watch For All Mankind. Plus we discuss the Westworld season 4 & Better Call Saul series finale - and Jamie Foxx's vampire hunter movie Day Shift. 00:00: She-Hulk Episode 1 Review 41:10: Westworld Season 4 Finale Review 59:10: Better Call Saul Series Finale Review 1:09:01: Day Shift Review 1:18:10: For All Mankind is the Best S...

Ben, Kofi, and Rob lay out the rules to a great DC shared universe, review The Sandman on Netflix as well as Bullet Train, then offer up their Predator movie rankings (and talk more about Prey) - plus finish up chatting about the Resident Evil TV series. 0:00 - Rules for a Successful DCEU 10 Year Plan 32:50 - The Sandman TV Series Review 50:12 - Bullet Train Movie Review 1:18:35 - Prey Review & Pr...

Ben, Rob, and Kofi react to the shocking news that Batgirl has been shelved and discuss what WB needs to do to get DC back on track. Plus, we review Jordan Peele's Nope as well as preview the Predator prequel movie Prey. 0:00 - Batgirl Shelved (& What WB Needs to Do for DC) 38:15 - Nope Review 1:04:20 - Prey Preview 1:24:55 - Bullet Train Flash Review 1:27:25 - The Gray Man Flash Review 1:34:02 -...

Ben, Kofi, and Rob recap San-Diego Comic-Con 2022 - from Marvel's massive Hall H panel (revealing Phase 4 - 6), to the first Dungeons and Dragons trailer, to Beavis & Butthead's streaming comeback, it's all here!

Rob and Kofi celebrate the death of the Inhumans as Ms. Marvel brings mutants into the MCU, Ben thinks Marvel needs to announce a 10-year plan, and the guys preview Comic-Con 2022 - and discuss what it will take for Marvel to regain SDCC Hall H glory. 01:20 - Ms. Marvel Review 12:40 - Mutants in the MCU 24:00 - Marvel at SDCC (What Marvel Needs to do in Phase 5) 48:04 - SDCC 2022 Preview 1:07:10 -...

Ben claims Thor: Love and Thunder is the best Thor movie yet but do Kofi and Rob agree? Plus, we preview SDCC 2022 - and reminisce about our time together at Comic-Con. 00:48 - Thor: Love and Thunder Review 50:00 - Is Marvel Relying Too Much on Stunt Casting? 1:05:50 - SDCC Mini-Preview & San Diego Memories

Ben, Kofi, and Rob eat humble-pie after their Stranger Things season 4 predictions didn't pan out - but take another shot. This time predicting what will happen in season 5. We also offer a very brief preview of what to expect from Thor: Love and Thunder. 00:30 - Shownotes (Our In-Universe Pre-Show) 10:13 - Stranger Things S4 Review & S5 Predictions 01:10:00 - Thor: Love and Thunder Preview 01:12:...

Kofi has strong feelings about Obi-Wan season 1, but Rob has equally strong criticisms of the state of Star Wars, Ben asks what movies everyone has walked out on, and the guys predict who will die in Stranger Things 4.2. They also reminisce about the Transformers movies. 01:45 - Obi-Wan Kenobi Review & the Future of Star Wars 47:00 - Which Upcoming Star Wars Shows We’re Most Excited to See 51:00 -...

We review Lightyear and why it's struggling at the box office - as well as discuss what Ezra Miller's legal problems mean for The Flash movie and Barry Allen's future in the DCEU. Timestamps: 02:04: Lightyear Review (and Why It’s Underperforming at the Box Office) 52:20: Ezra Miller & The Future of the Flash in the DCEU 1:12:00: Outro

Is Jurassic World Dominion actually as bad as critics are saying? We review the latest Jurassic Park movie as well as discuss the impending casting of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in Joker 2! Time Stamps: 0:00: Jurassic World Dominion Review (Spoilers) 46:20: Lady Gaga In Talks to Play Harley Quinn in Joker 2

We discuss The Boys S3 episodes 1-3, review Strangers Things season 4 (Part 1) - as well as revisit an old Screen Rant Underground debate: to binge or not to binge.

We review Top Gun: Maverick, discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi episodes 1 & 2, plus Star Wars Celebration 2022 announcements, and give our impressions of Stranger Things season 4 (so far).

We review the Halo season 1 finale and discuss our hopes for season 2, react to the announcement that Daredevil is officially joining the MCU with a season 4, and will the She-Hulk TV series CGI improve before it releases?