Double Feature: Versus

From once abandoned because of box office receipts to recently revived due to strong fandom, the history of live action Looney Tunes films have had their ups and downs. On this one, we have Joe Dante’s 2003 “Looney Tunes: Back in Action” vs. Dave Green’s 2026 “Coyote vs. Acme”. Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives spoiler-free thoughts on the anime series “Daemons of...

From YouTube to Hollywood. From commentary and criticism to filmmaking. What a transition! On this film we are comparing two directorial debuts from two well-known YouTubers. We have Chris Stuckmann’s 2025 “Shelby Oaks” vs. Mark Fischbach’s 2026 “Iron Lung” Which film wins out? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives spoiler-free thoughts on the first season of “Lanterns” – Blak gives...

New episode! On this one, we are covering two great bone-crushing action films. We have Xavier Gens’ 2023 film “Mayhem!” vs. Kenji Tanigaki’s 2025 film “The Furious”. Which film has the better choreography? Which one wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Coyote vs Acme”, “Primetime” and “Toy Story 5” – Blak gives spoiler-free reviews of ”The Weight” (r...

We’re back. After a short hiatus, we’re back with a new episode and new battle! It’s hard to beat the original. When a new sequel comes so many years removed from the original, there’s a level of nervousness that can be had when approaching the new sequel. On this one, we have The Farrelly Brothers’ 2014 “Dumb and Dumber To” – the sequel to the legendary 1994 comedy – vs. Mark Mallory’...

Today, we’re looking at one of the goats of cinema – Spielberg himself. His past vs his present. On this one, we have 1982’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” vs. 2026’s “Disclosure Day”. Past. Present. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” – Blak talks about going to see “The Odyssey” LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE.

Today, we’re looking at two recent horror films concerning the never-ending, empty atmosphere of liminal spaces. On this one, we have Genki Kawamura’s 2026 psychological horror film “Exit 8” vs. Kane Parsons’ 2026 creepy horror film “Backrooms” Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free take on the new season of “Rick & Morty” and “King of the Hill” – Blak ta...

Today, we’re doing a special one. We’re looking at two great pieces of black satire. On this one, we have Robert Townsend’s influential 1987 classic “Hollywood Shuffle” vs. Tim Story’s gut-busting, hilarious 2022 film “The Blackening”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak gives his take on the documentary “Dear Kelly” (slight spoilers) – Excitement for The Odyssey LIKE, SHARE AN...

Today, we’re doing Brad’s favorite genre (kidding) – romantic dramas. Specifically, romantic dramas concerning love triangles. On this one, we have Celine Song’s 2025 “Materialists” vs. Rachael Abigail Holder’s 2025 “Love, Brooklyn” Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of the new season of “Silo” and the Channel 5 film “Dear Kelly”. – Blak discu...

One location. Actors delivering terrific performances. Once again, we are reviewing chamber films that take place in one location. On this one, we have Roman Polanski’s 2011 film “Carnage” vs. Babak Anvari’s 2025 film “Hallow Road”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of Supergirl. – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of the finale of the anime “Dr. St...

The Sandman. An undisputed champion of classic comedic roles. On this one, we are comparing two recent comedies of his, courtesy of Netflix. We have Steve Brill’s 2017 “Sandy Wexler” vs. Robert Smigel’s 2018 “The Week Of” co-starring the equally great Chris Rock. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad speaks about “The Amazing Digital Circus” coming to theatres. – The new pipeline...

One of the best realist, shaky-cam action directors in the game. Paul Greengrass. On this one, we have his 2013 classic “Captain Phillips” starring Tom Hanks vs. his recent 2025 film “The Lost Bus” starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler free review of the animated Netflix film “Swapped” – Blak discusses attending th...

James L Brooks – a name synonymous with classic comedies and legendary TV shows. On this one, we compare the past and present. We have the classic 1997’ film “As Good As It Gets” starring Jack Nicholson vs. the recent polarizing 2025 film “Ella McCay” starring Emma Mackey. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “The Mandolorian and Grogu” – Bla...

Growing up. In Brooklyn. In Chicago. In Life. On this one, we have two beautiful black coming of age films – we have Spike Lee’s 1994 “Crooklyn” vs. Minhal Baig’s 2023 “We Grown Now”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad discusses watching the new season of “Taskmaster” – Blak discusses watching the 2016 British TV Series “National Treasure” – Blak discusses the Batm...

One woman. One fight for survival against an unhinged, dangerous foe. On this one, we have Adam Schindler and Brian Netto’s 2024 “Don’t Move” vs. Brian Kirk’s 2025 “Dead of Winter”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak discusses reading the Batman comic run “Bruce Wayne: Murderer/Fugitive” – Upcoming films we are anticipating LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE.

An incompetent guardian angel. A beloved actor searching high and low for who is blackmailing him. Two comedies starring…Keanu Reeves?! On this one, we have Aziz Asnari’s 2025 “Good Fortune” vs. Jonah Hill’s 2026 “Outcome”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler free review of “Invincible” Season 4 and the series “Documentary Now” – Blak gives a spoiler-free review...

One adventurer. A disgruntled employee and her arrogant boss. Two sets of characters. Both lost in the jungle fighting for survival. On this one, we have Greg McLean’s 2017 film “Jungle” vs. Sam Raimi’s 2026 film “Send Help”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler-free review of “Nirvana the Band the […]

One studio’s tax write off is another studio’s success. On this one, we have two successful Netflix films sold to them from other studios. One this one, we have – originally from Twentieth Century Fox – Nick Bruno and Troy Quane’s 2023 “Nimona” vs Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ “KPop Demon Hunters” – originally from […]

Time-travel. An essential tool used to…stop the evolution of A.I.? Stop the murder of a close friend? On this one, we have two funny films about time-travel. We have Gore Verbinski’s 2025 “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” vs. BenDavid Grabinski’s 2026 “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: […]

Legos? The fight for the last slice of pizza and movie stardom? This doesn’t sound like DC material…nope, it’s DC parody. On this one, we have Chris McKay’s 2017 “Lego Batman Movie” vs. Peter Rida Michail and Aaron Horvath’s 2018 “Teen Titans Go! To The Movies”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Blak discusses […]

Killer Insects? Earth under Alien occupation? Subversive satires of facism and classicism? Count us in! On this one, we have Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 cult classic “Starship Troopers” vs. Cory Finley’s 2023 coming-of-age sci-fi drama “Landscape with Invisible Hand”. Who wins? Let’s find out! Aftershow: – Discussing Oscar wins LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE.

The second part of the Oscars deep dive. On this one, Brad and Blak discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” vs. Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams” vs. Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” vs. Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value”. Aftershow: – Brad and Blak discuss which films are Oscar bait, what films are out of […]

It’s that time again. Brad and Blak discuss the best picture nominees they haven’t already discussed this past year. On this one, we have Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” vs. Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet” vs. Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia”. Who wins? Let’s find out. Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler free review of Pixar’s “Hoppers” and season 2 of “Ted” – Blak gives a spoiler-free review of the 1983...

A dynamic actor/director duo. From past to present. On this one, we’re looking at two key works from actor Jason Statham and director Guy Ritchie’s many years of collaboration. On this one, we have Ritchie and Statham’s 1998 debut “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” vs. 2021’s “Wrath of Man”. Who wins? Let’s find out. Aftershow: – Brad gives a spoiler free review of “Good Luck, Have Fun, D...

The tales of the vampire, the immortal guest of the night, told through unique storytelling lenses. On this one, we’re comparing Kathryn Bigelow’s 1987 western “Near Dark” vs. Ryan Coogler’s 2025 nomination record-breaking horror-drama “Sinners”. Who wins? Let’s find out. Aftershow: – R.I.P. Catherine O’Hara and Grady Demond Wilson (of Sanford and Son fame)

Dystopian Sci-fi. Tales of survival and desperation. Tales from the work of…Stephen King? On this one, we’re comparing two different Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman) adaptations – Francis Lawrence’s 2025 dystopian thriller “The Long Walk” vs. Edgar Wright’s 2025 dystopian action film “The Running Man”. Who wins? Let’s find out. Aftershow: – Brad gives a quick spoiler-free revi...