On The Slate

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they take a deep dive into Marvel’s latest film, ‘Thunderbolts*’. They discuss major themes, the actors' amazing performances as well as what this newest entry means for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole. To finish it off, the fellas give their ratings for this exciting and “refreshing” moviegoing experience. Disclaimer: Spoilers are mentioned. - TIMESTA...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they discuss the latest theatrical releases like ‘Sinners’ and ‘The Chosen’, as well as mention some upcoming releases like ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ and ‘Karate Kid: Legends’. The fellas even talk about what movies might make $1 billion this year followed by Wesley’s Top 10 Summer Movies prediction. To wrap it up, each host shares recommendations...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they take a deep dive into Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ in honor of the Easter weekend. They discuss visual storytelling and major themes as well as talk about the actors’ emotional performances. To finish it off, the fellas give their ratings for this incredibly graphic and moving film. Disclaimer: Spoilers are mentioned. - TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) - Intr...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they discuss the latest theatrical releases like ‘Snow White’ and ‘The Chosen: The Last Supper’, as well as mention the upcoming Minecraft movie and re-release of ‘Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith’. To finish it off, the fellas break down Marvel’s cast announcement for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and share recommendations from their recent watchlists. - TIMEST...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they take a deep-dive into the newest movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Captain America: Brave New World’. They share thoughts on Sam Wilson as the new Captain America, discuss Harrison Ford’s performance as Thaddeus Ross/Red Hulk, and identify the movie’s key flaws and strengths. Then at the end, the fellas give their ratings for ‘Captain America: Brave New...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they take a deep-dive into the cult classic, ‘Nacho Libre’. They look at Jack Black’s performance as Ignacio (Nacho), analyze how the movie blends humor with sincere and awkward moments as well as discuss its distinctive visuals. Then at the end, the fellas give their ratings for ‘Nacho Libre’ and come up with their own luchador names. Disclaimer: Spoilers are ment...

What even is the Oscars? Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they host their first annual awards ceremony, The Slaties! Each with their own list of winners, the fellas give out ten awards to some of the best (and maybe worst) movies of 2024. Disclaimer: Spoilers might be mentioned. - TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) - Intro and Episode Overview (00:00:30) - Opening Comments (00:03:34) - “That Came Out This Year...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they take a deep-dive into the 2004 Pixar film, ‘The Incredibles’. They go over major characters, cover a bunch of great filmmaking techniques, and discuss why the movie resonates with so many individuals. Then at the end, the guys rate ‘The Incredibles’ as well as give their Mount Rushmores of superhero movies. Disclaimer: Spoilers are mentioned for ‘The Incredibl...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they discuss the latest movie releases like ‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Mufasa’, as well as comment on the 2025 Academy Awards nominations, talk about Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ coming to IMAX, converse about the U.S. Navy awarding Tom Cruise, and more. To finish it off, the fellas share recommendations from their recent watchlists. Disclaimer: A couple of verbal mistakes were mad...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they take a deep dive into one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time, ‘The Lord of the Rings’. They delve into major themes like “good vs. evil”, corruption, and loyalty, as well as discuss iconic characters, analyze the cinematic craftsmanship, and recognize Peter Jackson’s directorial impact. To wrap it up, the fellas share their own rating for the tri...

Happy new year! Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they start the year off by commenting on the new ‘Superman’ teaser trailer, recapping some movie releases from the 2024 holiday season, and sharing recommendations from their recent watchlists. - TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) - Intro and Episode Overview (00:00:30) - Opening Comments (00:01:04) - Successful 2024 Holiday Releases (00:22:00) - Unsuccessful 20...

It’s a wonderful podcast! Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they close out the year in part two of their Christmas series by taking a deep dive into the 1946 Christmas classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. They delve into major themes like sacrifice, community, and divine intervention, as well as discuss key characters, analyze certain cinematic traits, and converse about the film’s cultural impact. To...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher in part one of their Christmas series! They talk about the latest holiday releases like ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’, as well as discuss updates on Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ adaptation, express thoughts on the new live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ remake, and mention some upcoming releases. And to tie the episode up in a bow, the fellas share their favorite Christma...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they take a deep dive into Ben Stiller’s 2013 film, ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’. They delve into major themes like escapism, adventure, and self-discovery, as well as discuss Walter Mitty’s character development, analyze the film’s visual style, and laugh about Ben Stiller as a little baby man. Disclaimer: This is a spoiler-filled discussion. - TIMESTAMPS (00...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they look back into some successful and unsuccessful fall movie releases, analyze the latest Spider-Man news, mention a few upcoming releases, and give recommendations from their recent watchlists. - TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) - Intro and Episode Overview (00:00:35) - Successful Fall Releases (00:13:26) - Unsuccessful Fall Releases (00:31:34) - Spider-Man News (00:47:18...

Join Wesley, Jason, and Asher as they look back at the summer's highest performing movies, take a deep dive into 'Interstellar', and give recommendations of movies and tv shows that they've watched recently. Disclaimer: This episode contains spoilers for 'Interstellar'. - TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) - Intro and Episode Overview (00:00:35) - Who We Are (00:05:12) - 2024 Summer Box Office (00:26:59) - 'In...