The Old Guard

Wally and Rowls sharpen their claws this week as they dig into Wolverine , Insomniac Games' latest offering to the Marvel gaming universe. Grab your adamantium and settle in. Wolverine Extended Gameplay Trailer: https://youtu.be/OiBo_NgYI5Q?si=3tHJZzGiiE2m2jLh

Wally and Rowls discuss the much-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI, sharing their expectations, rumored microtransactions and what the new installment might mean for the series’ future. Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer: https://youtu.be/jfRZRwu4aEc?si=UE8m3T5clr0vqACM

Wally and Rowls joins Her Majesty’s Secret Service while giving their review of 007 First Light game from IO Interactive! Synopsis: 007 First Light is a thrilling narrative action-adventure game developed and published by IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.&...

Rowls is joined by special guest Hattori Hanzo to provide a spoiler-free review of The Furious! Synopsis: After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) – a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furiou...

Wally and Rowls discuss the success and cultural impact of season 2 of Paradise on Hulu, exploring its standout moments, audience reactions, and what the season means for the show's future. Synopsis: Matt Murdock finds himself on a collision course with Wilson Fisk when their past identities begin to emerge. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailer: https://youtu.be/U1MqJBVn8Rk?si=n0JsslqxkZJkdmHL

Wally and Rowls fondly reminisce about playing the original Mortal Kombat video game as they review the new Mortal Kombat II movie. Synopsis: Johnny Cage joins other fighters in the ultimate, no-holds-barred battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Mortal Kombat II Trailer: https://youtu.be/b24oG7qCwp4?si=L...

Wally and Rowls discuss the success and cultural impact of season 2 of Paradise on Hulu, exploring its standout moments, audience reactions, and what the season means for the show's future. Synopsis: It was never just about the bunker! Xavier searches for Teri out in the world and learns how people survived the three years since ‘The Day’. Back in Paradise, the social fabric frays and new secrets...

Gerald Trottman, composer of Blade Runner: Black Lotus, The Expanse and numerous other films and TV shows, joins Wally and Rowls in the studio to discuss his latest project and to explore the expanding impact of artificial intelligence on both the music and film industries. Episode Notes: For more on Gerald Trottman, visit his website: https://www.geraldtrottman.com/ Check out Gerald Trottman on S...

Rowls and Wally discuss the trend of creating blockbuster movies with an unfinished screenplay? Make it make sense. Episode Notes: Article we referenced on this episode: James Gunn Says the “Movie Industry Is Dying” Due to Films Being Made With Unfinished Scripts VIdeo of Unfinished Screenplays: https://youtu.be/_0MPuu5k_oc?si=cLpnXxIjUozd3HPd

Rowls and Wally recall their favorite — and a few least favorite — movies and TV shows from 2025.

Rowls and guest Hattori Hanzo discuss Stranger Things season five — its cultural impact, why it endures, and how it’s shaped pop culture and fan communities. Synopsis: In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries. Stranger Things 5 Trailer: https://youtu.be...

Joined by special guest Hattori Hanzo, Wally and Rowls discuss the deep themes and writing of Vince Gilligan in his latest offering streaming now on Apple TV - PLUR1BUS. Synopsis: In a world overtaken by a mysterious wave of forced happiness, Carol Sturka, one of the immune few, must uncover what's really going on - and save humanity from its artificial bliss. PLUR1BUS Trailer: https://youtu.be/gp...

The Old Guard joins Bucky’s Basement podcast to review 2007’s Ghost Rider. You can find all things Bucky’s Basement here at buckysbasement.com/

Wally and Rowls discuss the fresh energy and new direction in the Predator series now that Dan Trachtenberg is at the helm. In this episode, they provide a brief review of Predator: Killer of Killers, followed by an in-depth, full review of Predator: Badlands, exploring the themes and impact of the latest installment. Synopsis: Cast out from its clan, an alien hunter and an unlikely ally embark on...

Wally and Rowls have a candid conversation about the push from executives to require writers to develop simple, less complex scripts to keep a distracted audience engaged.   Notes: Jameela Jamil on The Romesh Ranganathan Show discussing second screen viewing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQJIBowiCv6/?igsh=M2ZnZTl3bGlucHF5 PC Magazine article on second screen viewing: Netflix Is Telling Writ...

Rowls is joined by special guest Hattori Hanzo to review the third installment of the Tron series, Tron: Ares. Synopsis: Tron: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. The soundtrack:   https://open.spotify.com/album/47pjW3XDPW99NShtkeewxl?si=mmnY8n6-T...

Rowls and Wally review season 2 of Peacemaker and the trajectory of DC Studios. Synopsis: Chris `Peacemaker' Smith is a mercenary who believes he is pursuing freedom and peace when he is really just killing people. What makes him who he is? How was his life? Who are his friends? Trailer: https://youtu.be/Co-f2F4P_UE?si=y6yWkzlIluhTN3VR

Rowls and special guest Van Everette, host of The Scenario Radio Show , do a “Watcher” level deep dive on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Old Guard reviews The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the first movie of Marvel Studio's Phase 6. Synopsis: Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. Trailer: https://youtu.be/pAsmrKyMqaA?si=gJaCzMt_iWoiw-sr

Wally & Rowls review the official kickoff of the new DC Extended Universe, James Gunn’s Superman. Synopsis: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Trailer: https://youtu.be/Ox8ZLF6cGM0?si=EGSZ6Z1gJLm3LYen

Wally and Rowls review the new Marvel Studios show Ironheart on Disney+. Synopsis: Genius teenage inventor Riri Williams creates the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man. Trailer: https://youtu.be/fsQgc9pCyDU?si=C4cjg9IeZuPOnyso

Rowls goes on a solo mission to review the final installment of the Mission Impossible 30 year franchise. Synopsis: Directed by Christopher McQuarrie Ethan Hunt and the IMF team race against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind. Trailer: https://youtu.be/fsQgc9pCyDU?si=C4cjg9IeZuPOnyso

Wally and Rowls are joined by our friend Van Everette, host of The Scenario Radio Show to review Marvel’s Thunderbolts*. Synopsis: Directed by Jake Schreier After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Trailer: https://youtu.be/Oe61Le-kmow?si=vzSx8uTSnzD-Qy...

Wally and Rowls are joined by our friend Van Everette, host of the Scenario Radio Show to review season two of Andor. Synopsis: In an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue, Cassian Andor embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a Rebel hero. Watch it on Disney+ Trailer: https://youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM?si=4DFKQXzt91ZRYJN5 Episode Note: Van mentioned a book during our podcast - “We...

Rowls and Wally conclude their review of Warner Brothers latest blockbuster, Sinners. We touched on the powerful Sinners motion picture score and soundtrack: Sinners Motion Picture Score: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PQXsiHd4AjrAqhWLd5HyT?si=ELLatGFnQZm3bD63JmngVQ Sinners Motion Picture Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/0zjAqh1Fr7XQWy1SlzGhMn?si=mOlKktHWSi2viGPVzAxphg Referenced easter...