It Was Mooney!

On this episode, we are paying respects to the ultimate “Meat Head”, Rob Reiner. In his illustrious career, he has directed classic films such as The Princess Bride and This is Spinal Tap. He also had a recurring role on the landmark sitcom All in the Family, playing Mike “Meat Head” Stivic. We’re looking back on the man behind the magic and the legacy he leaves behind. Also, the current United St...

On this episode, we ended the year of our lord 2025 with a journey back to our favorite little blue Maguffin of a planet, Pandora, in James Cameron's 3rd entry in the Avatar series. We really blue it on with this one as we are joined in the studio by Cousin Chris! Join us! Naavi, Sky People, and unproblematic Earth people alike, as we once again give this mad scientist our money on It Was Mooney!

On this latest installment of Mooney's Musings, we ask the question: What exactly IS freedom of speech? This inalienable right is one that's held dear in this country and truly separates us from other places where citizens can't freely exercise that right. But what does it mean to exercise that right in this day and age? Can one be held responsible for how their words affect others? How does each...

On this episode, we are discussing the 2025 horror film Weapons, the sophomore film from director Zach Cregger. After he made a splash in the genre with 2022’s Barbarian, the whitest kid we know turned horror auteur is out to terrify us once again with the scariest movie monster to date: an uninvited in-law. We'll discuss our thoughts, what we loved/didn’t love about it, and its place in the lands...

On this episode, we return to the bloody, action-packed yet surprisingly heartfelt world of Chris Smith, aka Peacemaker in his sophomore season. The 11th Street Kids are back as they tackle depression, toxic masculinity, break-ups and their most formidable opponent: a major studio's attempt at yet another multiverse story. How do we think showrunner James Gunn did to flesh out this new universe? A...

“On this episode, we’re taking things in a different direction as we get heady with my cohost JuanyB. Numbers. For as long as we've been around, we have used them to measure and quantify things in the world around us. Numbers help us make sense of the reality in which we inhabit. This idea, called “Numericism”, posits that society’s over-reliance on numbers and stats can lead to those same numbers...

On this episode, Mooney is turning 50….episodes old that is and what better way to spend it roasting our favorite slightly Canadian politician, Donald J. (the “J” is short for Jack in the Box) Trump. South Park premiered their 27th season with a bang as they poked fun at our current political climate, religion, and much more, with the big Orange Crush himself being front and center. So join us on...

On this episode, things are looking up as we saw Superman (2025), writer and director (and universe architect) James Gunn’s debut movie in the DC Universe. We’re moving faster than a speeding bullet to give yall our thoughts, fan favorite moments, and criticism of this feel good summer blockbuster. So join us as we get all warm and fuzzy with the bestest boy from Krypton…oh yeah, and Superman too,...

On this episode, we return from a much-needed summer break to discuss the now-complete NBA season. Huge props to the Oklahoma City Thunder for bringing home the hardware for the first time in franchise history, but we're looking to the future as we also discuss intriguing trades that look to knock off the champs. So join us on this wild day of trades and heartbreaks as we look back on a truly unbe...

On this episode, we're returning to the world of killer cordyceps as we review season 2 of the HBO MAX adaptation of The Last of Us. We're getting down and dirty with our favorite angsty 19-year-old protagonist and the internet's number 1 daddy as we look at the sophomore season from show-runner Craig Mazin. What did we like? What did we dislike? Are they really gonna make us wait 2 YEARS just to...

On this episode, we’re looking at our favorite, iconic monster Bridezil…. umm I mean Godzilla (well same thing depending on who you ask). With 71 years of pure monster mayhem under his scaly, atomic belt, we will go through his different iterations. From Showa to Heisei to Toho, we will look at our favorite movies, moments, and even the occasional music video appearance that make up the patchwork...

On today's episode, we need to talk about Kanye. Yes, the once supposed "black skin head" and now maybe just actual skin head has made it his mission to remain in the public spotlight to his detriment. We will cover his meteoric rise to his sad and downright peculiar fall as we are joined in studio by friend of the show and leading expert on this matter, Eric! So join us, as we go through the wire...

On this episode, we've once again been overrun by sportsball fans (gross!) as we pivot from movies to talk about the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. We'll talk about the storylines behind the matchups from an MVP race between a bona fide basketball stud and a guy who looks like he fixes leaky faucets to an intriguing faceoff between New York and Boston. We're covering it all and then some on...

On this episode, we review the highly anticipated horror film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles. We talk about the movie's themes, our favorite moments, and what a film like this means for the movie-making landscape moving forward. So join us all you creatures of the night (Invite only. Looking at you Cornbread) as we "pick poor Robin clean" by sinking...

On this episode, we're serving up a healthy, heapin', helping of that sweet trailer goodness with a super-sized "Trailer Trash" segment. We will recap trailers for some highly anticipated films such as Fantastic Four: First Steps, 28 Years Later, Tron: Ares and more. Plus, we had to hit yall with some video game trailer trash as we look at trailers for upcoming games from Mario, Donkey Kong, and M...

On this episode we're reviewing the second half and finale episode of the hit Apple TV+ series Severance. It's been a long, winding road in the ORTBO that was the sophomore season of Severance, and once again Mark, Helly, Mr, Milkshake, and a sprawling cast of characters kept us (and seemingly the world) tuned in every Friday evening for appointment television. So join us and special guest Jackie...

On this episode, we watched the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses with a stellar cast lead by Gary Oldman. Did the latest show picked by the One Shot! Wheel, pass the test? Or are we looking at another Zorro situation? (we’re looking at you Amazon Studios). Join us in the discussion on the latest installment of Mooney’s Mini Bites!

On this episode we're going back to the proverbial well with another segment of Pitch Please! With the Oscars highlighting a new and exciting film that half the viewing public has probably never seen, Kaosi is throwing his pitching hat back into the ring as he pitches 5 fresh new films to Mooney Studio execs Juany B and Eric. From Oscarbate rom-drams to broad comedies (seriously that's the title)...

The name's Bond...James Bond...but there was also that one time it was also "George...George Lazenby"; But we don't talk about that one. For over 60 years, the icon of the silver screen has been on numerous adventures (and women...so...many...women) all around the globe with each iteration of the character making an impact on us as an audience. We're discussing his impact on movies, other media, a...

They say beauty is only skin deep. Sure. But what if you could bottle it and sell it to anyone willing to pay the price…..oh and the price is your eventual gruesome death. Gotta read those terms and conditions, folks. We saw the Oscar-nominated film The Substance, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley and directed by Coralie Fargeat. What were our overall thoughts? Is Demi Moore a shoo-in for t...

On this episode, we're riding the Severance hype train until the Lumen-y drenched wheels fall off as we review the 6th episode of the second season of the hit Apple TV+ series titled "Atilla". We’ll give our thoughts on what felt like a "breather" episode after the wildness of last week's, as it gave us plenty to theorize and speculate on. Why is Helly so jelly? And yes, we know it rhymes. How lon...

On this episode we continue the Severance conversation as we review the 4th (Woe’s Hollow) and 5th (Trojan Horse) episodes of season 2. We’ll give our thoughts and posture any burning theories we have. What are Helena’s motives and why must we always keep our side eye strong around her? What the hell is Mark going to do about Lumen moving forward? Who arranged the Irv’s delectable looking watermel...

On this episode we're recapping the sights, sounds, and not so "minor" digs at an artist who's name rhymes with "Rake" as we look back on Super Bowl 59. It's a trailer trash heavy show as we look at the game day trailers for Thunderbolts*, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (sure Tom), Jurassic World: Rebirth, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Sinners. Plus, we'll give our thoughts on Kendrick...

We're taking another mini bite out of Mark's so called fabricated life as we review Severance Season 2 Episode 2 "Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig". We will break down the plot and our overall thoughts on the episodes. We took such a big bite that that we had to split the episode in two with a separate video where we talk about our lingering theories so look out for that one as well. So grab your favorite inn...

On this episode we're continuing the Severance conversation as we discuss our theories about Episode 2 of Season 2 "Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig" and where we think the show is headed. We took a bite so big in the first video we had to save some for later and nerd out about a show that's seriously taking over the world (just as Lumen intended). Join us in the discussion on the latest installment of Mooney...