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Chris and Taylor review the 2022 stop-motion animated musical fantasy film "Pinocchio" directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson. Loosely based on the 1883 Italian novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi, it reimagines the story of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who comes to life as the son of his carver Geppetto, set in Fascist Italy during the interwar period and World War II. I...

Chris & Taylor review the the psychological drama film "The Whale" directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, adapting his 2012 play of the same name. In the film, Charlie, an English teacher, isolates himself from his students and tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Mort...

It's a new year and a new season here on The Potential Podcast! Season 4 launches with some updates for what to expect this year on the podcast, from big episodes and reviews to continued growth in the digital world of social media. Plus, with another jam-packed year of entertainment coming up, Chris and Taylor discuss their most anticipated titles in movies, television series and video games for...

Chris and Taylor review the 2022 epic science fiction action film "Avatar: The Way of Water" directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver from a story the trio wrote with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together, however, they must leave their home and explore new regions of P...

Chris and Taylor review the second season of the HBO black comedy-drama anthology television series "The White Lotus" created, written and directed by Mike White. The series follows a week in the life of vacationers at the fictional White Lotus resort chain is unravelled as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise. With each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers,...

Chris and Taylor review the Christmas comedy television series "The Santa Clauses" created by Jack Burditt, serving as show runner and executive producer, for Disney+ and based on "The Santa Clause" film series. Scott Calvin is on the brink of his 65th birthday and realizing that he can't be Santa forever. He's starting to lose a step in his Santa duties, and more importantly, he's got a family wh...

Chris and Taylor review the Christmas-themed musical comedy film "Spirited" written by Sean Anders and John Morris with direction by Anders. The film is a modern retelling of Charles Dicken's 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol," in which the Ghost of Christmas Present is nearing retirement and sets his sights on fixing an "unredeemable" man. The film stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer...

Chris and Taylor review the coming-of-age supernatural comedy horror television series, Wednesday, based upon the character Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family. This was created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with Tim Burton directing 4 episodes and serving as executive producer. It revolves around the titular character, while attending her new school, Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams at...

Chris and Taylor review the new Christmas action-comedy film "Violent Night" written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller with direction by Tommy Wirkola. Santa must fight a group of mercenaries who have taken a wealthy family hostage in their home. The film stars David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell, Alexi Louder, Edi Patterson, Cam Gigandet, Leah Brady and Beverly D'Angelo.

For 30 years the animated Disney classic "Aladdin" had dazzled and entertained audiences around the world, launching a franchise that includes sequels, animated series, spin-off's, video games, a live action remake and a Broadway adaptation. Chris and Taylor bring you a special episode filled with childhood memories, lots of laughs and a very special guest, the original voice actor a...

Chris and Taylor review the new Disney+/Marvel special presentation "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" written and directed by James Gunn. Drax and Mantis go on a holiday adventure to give their leader Peter Quill the ultimate gift to celebrate Christmas. The special stars Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, t...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor are once again joined by super fan and Star Wars guru Tim Fitzsimons, reviewing the Disney+ science-fiction action-adventure series, Andor, created by Tony Gilroy. Diego Luna reprises his role as Cassian Andor and also serves as an executive producer. The series follows thief-turned-Rebel spy Cassian Andor Rebel spy Cassian Andor's formative years of the Rebellion...

Chris and Taylor bring you a double holiday pick as they review both the original holiday classic, "A Christmas Story"(1983) and it's follow up sequel "A Christmas Story Christmas". Chris relieves his child while its Taylors first time *gasp* with fresh eyes as he travels back in time to Cleveland Street for a unique family Christmas with the Parkers.  Then they review the long awaited sequel, Ral...

Chris and Taylor review the new fantasy action-adventure game "God of War: Ragnarök" developed by Sony Interactive/Santa Monica Studios and directed by Eric Williams and Cory Barlog. Picking up after 2018's "God of War," Kratos and Atreus face the oncoming Norse apocalypse, known as Ragnarök. The voice cast includes Christopher Judge, Sunny Suljic, Danielle Bisutti, Robert Craighead, Adam J. Harri...

Chris and Taylor review the new fantasy musical film "Disenchanted" written by Brigitte Hales and directed by Adam Shankman. Fifteen years after her happily ever after, Giselle questions her happiness, inadvertently turning the lives of those in the real world and Andalasia upside down in the process. The film stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Gabriella Baldacchino, Idina Menzel, James Marsden, Ma...

Chris and Taylor review the new black comedy horror film "The Menu" written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy and directed by Mark Mylod. A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, John Leguizamo, Reed Birney, J...

As we move into the holidays, Chris and Taylor prepare a feast of memories and celebrate a Happy Friendsgiving to close out the third season of "The Potential Podcast." Serving up stories of how this podcast has evolved, the effects of the pandemic, major life changes, career updates, finding love and the future, this episode has a full plate and will leave you wanting seconds!

Chris and Taylor review the new mystery film "Enola Holmes 2" written by Jack Thorne and directed by Harry Bradbeer. Enola is now a detective-for-hire, and her first official case to find a missing girl will lead her to a dangerous mystery that requires the help of her friends, and Sherlock, to unravel. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, David Thewlis, Louis Partridge, Susie Wokoma,...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 30th film of the MCU "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" written by Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole with direction by Coogler. After the death of King T'Challa, the leaders of Wakanda fight to protect their nation against an undiscovered kingdom and its ruler. The film stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Tenoch Huerta, Domoni...

Chris and Taylor review the parody biographical film "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" written by Al Yankovic and Eric Appel with direction by Appel. Explores every facet of Yankovic's life, from his meteoric rise to fame to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rainn Wilson, Evan Rachel Wood, Toby Huss, Julianne Nicholson, Spencer Treat C...

Chris and Taylor review the new psychological thriller limited series "The Patient" created by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg. A therapist is held captive by a serial killer who seeks help to curb his homicidal urges. The series stars Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, Linda Emond, Andrew Leeds, Laura Niemi, Alan Blumenfeld, Alex Rich and David Alan Grier.

The combination of imagination and macabre fantasy have put Tim Burton on the map as one of Hollywood's most creative directors. From his own original works to his fun Burton-spin on established IP's, Burton has had a vast career with some of the most memorable movies ever made. Chris and Taylor take a look at the films of Tim Burton, his unique style, the actors he works with time and time again,...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the HBO fantasy prequel series "House of the Dragon" created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal. Set nearly 200 years before "Game of Thrones," the series follows the beginning of the end of the Targaryen house and their civil war known as the "Dance of the Dragons". The series stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Milly Alcock, Emma D'Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Ste...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Amazon Prime fantasy series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" developed by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. Set thousands of years before the events of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-Earth. The series stars Morfydd Clark,...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new DC superhero film "Black Adam" written by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani and directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods, and imprisoned just as quickly, Black Adam is freed from an earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern worl...