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Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Dev Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fi...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.  This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence --...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Immaculate.  Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, Euphoria, The White Lotus) stars as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia's warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister se...

Send us Fan Mail In this 4K Blu-ray Review Roundup, Christian assesses the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions of 'Wonka,' 'Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom,' 'The Color Purple Remake,' "Wednesday Season 1, and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.' Let's delve into the details! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Aquaman:...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions of  Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostb...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin Review the first two episodes of X-MEN 97. A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Now streaming on Dinsey Plus, TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) X-Men 97 Spoiler Free Review  (06:32) Final Thoughts...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin Review  "Invincible"  Season 2 Part 2 (Episodes 5-8). Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the story revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Amanda dive deep into the spoilers of  DUNE: PART 2. “Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he ca...

Send us Fan Mail Christian reviews the Netflix film Damsel.  A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Spoiler Free Section (02:31) Final Thoughts / Rat...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review the first two episodes of SHOGUN. Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Spoiler Free Section (08:19) No Ratings! (30:20) Comin...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review  DUNE: PART 2. “Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. TOPICS IN THIS...

Send us Fan Mail Christian, Leo, and Mike give their spoiler thoughts on the live-action Netflix adaptation of Avatar The Last Airbender: Book One Water.  Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review  MADAME WEB. In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future... and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to co...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Bob Marley: One Love Review (05...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their most anticipated TV shows of 2024! TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Honorable Mentions (06:01) Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2024 (09:54) Honorable Mentions Part 2 (27:41) Coming Up Next / Closing  (31:49) Support the show Contact Film Optix Rate and Review us on  Apple Podcast and  Spotify on your podcast platform of choice! Emai...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 1. Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus' master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his or...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review ARGYLLE. Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World franchise) is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly's fictional books--which center on secret agent Argylle and his mission to unravel a global spy syndicate--b...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin share their most anticipated movies of 2024 and Christian evaluates the 4K Blu-ray disc of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1 TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 (07:35) Coming Up Next (41:49)  Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One  4K Blu-ray Review (46:05) Closing (58:51) Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin discuss all the spoiler-filled details about Marvel Studios' 'Echo'. Maya Lopez's ruthless behavior in New York City catches up with her in her hometown; she must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) Echo Spoiler Review (1...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin Review Mean Girls (2024). From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called "The Plastics," ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe W...

Send us Fan Mail Christian gives his spoiler-free review on  Marvel Studios 'Echo'. Maya Lopez's ruthless behavior in New York City catches up with her in her hometown; she must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) About The Series (02:39) Echo Spoiler Free Review...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review  A24's 'The Iron Claw'. The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports. T...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin kick off 2024 by reviewing season 2 of Marvel Studios 'What If...?' A Reimagining noteworthy event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: Start / Housekeeping (00:18) What If...? Season 2 Review (07:30) Final Thoughts and Ratings (30:07) Coming Up Next / Closing (32:55) WHAT IF...?...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review Poor Things. From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking,...

Send us Fan Mail Christian and Devin review  The Boy and the Heron. After losing his mother, Mahito moves to the country with his father and new stepmother, Natsuko, and encounters a mysterious gray heron. When Natsuko suddenly goes missing, Mahito, guided by the heron, must find her by venturing into a dream-like realm where the living and the dead exist side by side.  Hayao Miyazaki's first...