Coffee and Deathsticks

"Look how they massacred my boy" but in a good way. Danny and Kevin discuss the latest (and greatest?) arc of the Andor show. What does fate have in store for Space Javert, Calrissian Andorian, Fascist Girlboss, Mon Mothma's Back!, Basil Oregano: Princess Leia's Non-Biological Father, and Stellan Skarsgård? Turns out that it's another round of some incredibly sturdy and enter...

Danny and Kevin recap the next arc of Andor Season 2. They discuss the good (Varian Skye!), the bad (recasting Basil Oregano!), and the ugly (Forest Whitaker talking!) of these middle episodes while speculating what may come next. Will General Madine make his Disney+ debut? Stay tuned! Follow us on Instagram and email us at coffeeanddeathsticks@gmail.com

Danny and Kevin return to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the first three episodes of Andor Season 2. All our favorites are back: Cassian, Bix, Brasso, Goober, Skulltutis, Therngo, Mon Mothma, Zorpaz, Dedra, Qyburn, Luthen, Copbot, Forest Whitaker, and of course, Syril Karn. Can a Star War ever truly be for grown-ups? Who knows and, if it's entertaining, who cares? May the 4th be with you. F...

Danny and Kevin return to the realm of Earth's most profitable heroes for a discussion of shows that came out like five years ago. Up first is an analysis of Loki: Season 2 and its place in the larger, increasingly pointless, cinematic universe it broke away from. And then it's a review of X-Men '97, the long-delayed sixth season to every millennial's second-favorite cartoon about...

Danny and Kevin are catching up on the recent Best Picture nominations at the Academy Awards and wanted to talk about two standouts: Conclave and Anora. The Pope almost died leading up to Hollywood's Biggest Night and would've given the people something to root for in the evening's most coveted prize. Alas, Frank is still with us, but the movie about a fictional conclave was more enter...

Danny and Kevin embark on a long-expected discussion: What's the deal with The Hobbit Trilogy? Nestled among the dark knights and avengers of the 2010s, Peter Jackson's follow-up to The Lord of the Rings is a misfire. A dud. A missed opportunity..A delightful children's tale awkwardly translated into an unwieldy trilogy. Where and why does it fail? Where, if anywhere, does it succeed?...

Danny and Kevin watched the latest Star War and found it entertaining and enjoyable. That's it. No "but" or smart-aleck, back-handed compliment. The new Disney+ program  Skeleton Crew  is a fun addition to the vast Star Wars universe and kids of all ages will have a good time watching it. Unless you don't like Star Wars, in which case, you know, stop watching Star Wars. Follow us...

Coffee and Deathsticks returns from a brief holiday hiatus to the nightmare that is Nosferatu, the latest picture from gothic horror master Robert Eggers. Now that they have cleaned all the poop from their pants, Danny and Kevin finally aren't afraid anymore and can break down the latest piece of Dracula IP while talking about the Francis Ford Coppola one a lot. Follow us on Instagram and emai...

Folks. It's Morbin' Time. Follow us on Instagram and email us at coffeeanddeathsticks@gmail.com

Danny and Kevin do! They also remember Edoras, and the Watcher in the Water, and oliphaunts, and eagles, and Saruman, and Isengard, and the song Eowyn sings in the expanded edition of The Two Towers when Theodred is buried. They remember all of these things from much better movies than the newest entry in the Lord of the Rings cinematic universe: The War of the Rohirrim. New Line Cinema and Warner...

We came, we saw, we enjoyed? The latest installment in the Ridley Scott Fucks Around with a Camera in His Retirement Home cinematic universe, Gladiator II, continues the story of Gladiator. All your favorite guys are back except the main favorite guy who is, of course, dead and starring in Kraven the Hunter. Danny and Kevin discuss the big, empty meat-sack at the center of the movie and consider t...

As Glicked and Moana 2 dominate cineplexes, Danny and Kevin check in on earlier fall releases - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Venom: The Last Dance. The boys discuss their love for Time Burton, his legacy, and the refreshingly old fashioned sequel before dovetailing into a recap of the Venom trilogy and questioning what the point was of that series anyway? Follow us on Instagram and email us at coff...

Danny and Kevin complete their journey down the TV slop stream with the excellent second half of The Penguin. How did the showrunners stick the landing? Are things really so dire that such a solid, unpretentious show can receive such rapturous accolades? What movie did the Waynes see before they died and why was it probably Shrek 2? All these questions and more are answered in the latest thrilling...

Danny and Kevin discuss the first four episodes of The Penguin, a refreshingly solid program that don't reinvent the wheel or nothin' but it sure does drive smooth, know what I mean kid? Fun performances, move-it-along plotting, and classy connections to the wider Batman universe make for a pleasant addition to the streaming landscape. Follow us on Instagram and email us at coffeeanddeathsticks@gm...

The Battle of Eregion is over; the battle for streaming algorithms is about to begin. Season 2 of The Rings of Power has ended, and the fanbase is torn. Half seem overjoyed at the depiction of the tragedy of Celebrimbore and continue to ship "Haladriel." The other half are mad that orcs have families and that there is one black elf. Danny and Kevin are here to offer checks and balances. Mellons, c...

Danny and Kevin return to the forge to discuss the first four episodes of the second season of The Rings of Power. Expectations were low and they were met in that this show is still not good. The fellas discuss its strengths (music, Harfoots, wizards, Tom Bombadil, the Dwarves) and its weaknesses (everything else). Listen to hear all the latest from the exciting world of corporations mining IP lik...

Danny and Kevin return to their favorite* franchise: Alien. Or is it officially called the Aliens Franchise? More like the Alien$ franchise, am I right folks? In the latest installment, our intrepid heroes journey through a massive wreck to see if there is anything of value that can get them to paradise. Is that a summary of Alien: Romulus or a summary about this podcast? There's only one way...

Danny and Kevin continue their summer of watching boring TV with a discussion of Season 2 of House of the Dragon. It's just not doing it for them, folks. Something is missing and the fellas aren't exactly sure what it is but maybe they'll figure it out in two years when they tune in for Season 3 of this show that they don't really like. In the meantime, email the pod at  coffeeandd...

Election season is in the air, and contentious feelings have even seeped their way into Coffee and Deathsticks. For what feels like the first time in show history, Danny and Kevin could not disagree more on a movie more than they do with Deadpool and Wolverine. Listen to the love and hate expressed about the flick and decide for yourself which side you are on. Or don't, it's just a movie....

Danny and Kevin close the book on another Star War. Why do they subject themselves to storytelling that is clearly not meant for them? Why does anyone? Why can't we all just grow up and get along? The fellas discuss The Acolyte in particular and, as per usual, the wider Star Wars universe in general. Incidentally, Jeffrey Epstein didn't kill himself. Follow us on Instagram and email us at...

Danny and Kevin continue their discussion around Season 2 of Hot D. And it is...good, it's good. It's a good program. But, like, guys...Game of Thrones was so great. Even when it was stupid. Hot D is never stupid. At it's worst, it's just kind of dull and over-reliant on shenanigans and happenstance. But the dragons are cool! Sort of. Your hosts are getting old, is what this episod...

House of the Dragon returns after two years, and Danny and Kevin aren't quite sure what to make of this program. The look, sound, and sense of dread will remind viewers of Game of Thrones, but is this show as good? Danny and Kevin recap the Season 2 premiere, discussing the show's reliance on whacky misunderstandings, foot fetishes, and their love for actors who play young Starks. Follow u...

Danny and Kevin return to the trough for some more Star Wars slop. This time, it's set 100 years before The Phantom Menace and has already created a number of continuity errors certain to enrage both the Wookieepedia weirdos and Kevin. How does The Acolyte measure up to other Disney+ Star Wars tales? Is the show a Kaufmanesque gag? Why doesn't Harvey Dent recognize The Joker until  after ...

Danny and Kevin return to The Wasteland and check-in with Furiosa, the best character from the last Mad Max movie now played by a different person. Is the chess prodigy Anya Taylor-Joy a movie star? Based on the box office performance of Furiosa, America doesn't think so, but America doesn't know what it's missing! Listen to Danny and Kevin breakdown this prequel - should've been a...

Danny and Kevin can't get enough of these damn, dirty apes. They discuss the latest installment in what may be the greatest film franchise of all time: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Directed by an absolute no-name, the film is a worthy successor to the Andy Serkis-led trilogy from last decade which were themselves worthy successors to the silly/satirical sci-fi adventures from America&#39...