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We run through what we watched recently (Marty Supreme, Tetris), then dig into the awards-season shockwaves around Sinners’ historic nominations—before spiraling the never-ending corporate rollercoaster around Warner Bros and the industry’s next mega-move.

Top 5 things we watched in 2025. We run through our best picks across movies/TV/anime, then hit a few dishonorable mentions. Featuring The Menu, Sinners, Severance Season 2, and Ergo Proxy, etc. Thank you for watching!

We built a full movie character bracket—heroes, villains, antiheroes, and icons—and argued our way through each matchup. From Darth Vader to Tyler Durden, we talk about what makes certain characters stick, why others fall flat, and how personality, performance, and writing shape the ones we remember.

We discuss the dark knight trilogy, and contemporary movie topics. Not the best episode lol lots of technical difficulties.

In this episode we discuss: The New York Times "100 Best Movies of the 21st Century" list Batman 2 Superhero fatigue Art vs Content and more

In this engaging conversation, Zac, Ben, and Blake discuss a range of topics from Zac's harrowing experience during a storm to the challenges facing the film industry, including consumer confidence, the impact of tariffs, and the future of filmmaking. They explore the need for innovation in cinema, the role of local esports, and the changing landscape of film production, emphasizing the importance...

In this episode, Zac, Ben, and Blake traverse the evolving landscape of digital entertainment and its real-world implications. The conversation kicks off with Ben sharing insights from managing esports events, revealing the complex logistics behind competitive gaming success. Zac takes us behind the scenes of filmmaking challenges, where the trio debates the merits of practical effects versus the...

We’re celebrating one year of the podcast with a packed episode! Here’s what we’re talking about: The movies we’ve been watching lately (Anora, Strange Darling, Maxxine, Bombshell, and more). Breaking down 2025’s most anticipated films: Superman, Avatar 3, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Mickey 17 – will they soar or sink? Predicting trends for 2025: Big budget vs. indie, physical media vs. streaming,...

In this special year-end episode, we dive into: Gladiator II – slammed by own cinematographer What we've watched recently. Our top 5 movies of 2024 – which films ruled the year?

In this episode we discuss - The upcoming God of war series and other film adaptations of video games? - Nolan next film is rumored to be a vampire horror with Tom holland & Matt Damon - Tarintino’s Podcast starts Patreon - His loving joker 2 arc - Is Dc poised to overtake Marvel? and what's a "low-brow" movie we consider to be perfect, or our favorite?

In this episode we discuss Blake seeing 'The Matrix' for the first time, if Twilight was actually good, the recent 'Penguin' series, Joker 2 flopping, and what we want to see with Batman content going forward.

In this episode we discuss: - Deadpool vs. Wolverine, - X-Men '97 - Adapting Video Games - The Shining Book vs. Movie

In this episode Zac Counts, Ben Counts, and Blake Lyle talk about the the 2024 Oscars, the recently passed TikTok ban, and the ethics around entertainment.

In this episode we discuss shifts in the digital landscape. This episode hones in on the 2024 workforce upheavals at major companies like Google and Amazon, analyzing the undercurrents shaping these decisions. We then pivot to the creator economy, exploring why YouTubers are stepping away and the future trajectory of digital content creation. Lastly, we dive into Ubisoft's push for subscription mo...

Dive into 2024 with Zac A. Counts, Ben Counts & Blake Lyle as we unravel streaming’s growing dominance in cinema, explore Disney's new era as Steamboat Willie enters public domain, and forecast the future of esports.