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Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the second season of the Netflix epic fantasy series "The Witcher" created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. With greater threats luming from the breaking of the monolith, Geralt and Ciri set out to start her Witcher training while Yennefer seeks to find her magic again. The series stars Henry Cavill, Freya Allen, Anya Chalotra, Eamon Farren, Joey Batey, MyAnna B...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the fourth season of the Netflix action series "Cobra Kai" created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. With the big tournament coming up and the fate of the dojos at stake, former enemies Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence join forces while John Kreese calls upon an old friend to help give Cobra Kai the upper hand. The series stars William Za...

Chris and Taylor review the new HBOMax reunion special "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" directed by Casey Patterson and Joe Pearlman. Celebrating 20 years since the release of the first Harry Potter film several original cast members along with the directors and producers share memories and insight to the making of this magical franchise. The special includes Daniel Radcliffe, E...

2021 was a big year for movies! Not only did streaming platforms continue dishing out original movies but after a long hiatus movie theaters were back open for audiences to experience movies back on the big screen. Chris and Taylor discuss their 10 favorite films from 2021.

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Marvel/Disney+ superhero series "Hawkeye" created by Jonathan Igla. Set after the events of "Avengers: Endgame," Kate Bishop seeks the aid of Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, after a new threat reveals itself in New York City which connects to Clint's past as Ronin. The series stars Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton, Fra Free, Ala...

Chris and Taylor review the satirical sci-fi dark comedy "Don't Look Up" written and directed by Adam McKay. Two astronomers discover a comet will strike the Earth in six months time and have a difficult task convincing the US Government and the world that it's real. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Cate Blanchett...

On December 31st, 2021 the world lost a true icon: Betty White. Deemed "The First Lady of Television," Betty White had been in the entertainment industry for nearly seven decades. Chris and Taylor pay tribute to this Golden Girl of Hollywood and discuss her incredible career in film and television.

It's officially a new year, which means a whole year's worth of anticipated releases in entertainment. Chris and Taylor discuss their most anticipated television series and movies coming out in 2022.

Chris and Taylor review the semi-biographical coming of age film "Belfast" written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film centers on a young boy's childhood amidst the tumult of Belfast, Northern Ireland in the 1960's. The film stars Jude Hill, Jamie Dornan, Caitríona Balfe, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan and Dame Judi Dench.

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the sci-fi action film "The Matrix Resurrections" written by Lana Wachowski, David Mitchell and Aleksander Hemon with Wachowski directing. Set sixty years after "The Matrix Revolutions," a group of rebels help Neo escape an altered Matrix to fight a new enemy that holds Trinity captive. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jonathan Groff, Neil Pat...

Chris and Taylor review the new neo-noir psychological thriller film "Nightmare Alley" written by Guillermo Del Toro and Kim Morgan with Del Toro directing. An ambitious carny hooks up with a corrupt psychiatrist who proves to be just as dangerous as he is. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Toni Colette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, Mary Steenburgen and Dav...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new superhero film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers and directed by Jon Watts. After his identity has been revealed to the entire world Peter Parker seeks help from Doctor Strange and when a spell goes wrong, dangerous visitors from the multiverse appear forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. T...

Spider-Man has been one of the most popular comic book characters to swing across the big screen, and we simply had to do an episode about this Web-Head of Heroes! Spider-Man has been featured in 12 movies starting with the Raimi trilogy, the Webb films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Academy-Award winning animated Spider-Verse film. Chris and Taylor discuss the differences in direction, ac...

Chris and Taylor review the 1946 Christmas family fantasy drama film "It's A Wonderful Life" written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett and Frank Capra with Capra directing. Based on the short story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, when George Bailey, a man who has given up his own personal dreams to help others in his community, comes upon hard times and considers suicide, a guardi...

Chris and Taylor review the musical drama film "West Side Story" based upon the musical by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents, written by Tony Kushner and directed by Steven Spielberg. Set in 1957 New York City, forbidden love blooms between Tony and Maria who have ties to two rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The film stars Ansol Elgort, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, Ari...

It's the most wonderful time of the year...and with that comes those yearly traditions that make the season bright. Join Chris and Taylor as they discuss their holiday traditions from decorating, gift giving, movies and of course...those holiday treats! Happy Holidays from The Potential Podcast!

Chris and Taylor review the new western drama film "The Power of the Dog" written and directed by Jane Campion and based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. Brothers Phil and George run a wealthy ranch in Montana. When George brings home a new bride and her son, Phil torments them until discovering the possibility of love. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, Kirste...

Chris and Taylor review the new Disney+ documentary series "The Beatles: Get Back" produced and directed by Peter Jackson. A documentary about a documentary, the 3-part series shows the backstage recording sessions during the making of The Beatles final album "Let It Be" under the working title "Get Back." Between the creative process, tension between the band and hilarious outtakes, this series s...

Chris and Taylor review the biographical crime drama film "House of Gucci" written by Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna and directed by Ridley Scott. When Patrizia Reggiani marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge and murder. The film stars Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, J...

Chris and Taylor review Walt Disney Animation Studios' 60th film "Encanto," directed by Jared Bush and Bryon Young and co-directed by Charise Castro Smith. A young Colombia girl tries to find her place among her magical family as the only member without powers. The voice cast includes Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo, Jessica Darrow, Angie Cepeda, Diane Guerrero, Carolina Gaitan,...

In 1999 the Wachowskis changed cinema forever with the the groundbreaking sci-fi action film "The Matrix." From the mind-blowing visual effects and action to the incredible plot and characters that had movie goers everywhere questioning their own realities, the movie would launch a franchise spanning films, shorts, video games, comics and more. Chris and Taylor take the red pill with musician and...

Chris and Taylor review the new biographical musical drama film "Tick, Tick..Boom!" written by Steven Leveson and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Based on the musical of the same name by Jonathan Larson, the film depicts Larson, a young promising musical composer, as he navigates love, friendships and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City. The film stars Andrew Garfield, Robin de Jes...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new supernatural comedy film "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan with Reitman directing. 32 years after Ghostbusters II, a single mother and her two children move to a small town in Oklahoma to discover supernatural threats and a connection to their grandfather's secret legacy. The film stars McKenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie...

Great Scott! When it comes to time travel, no series has done it better than "Back to the Future." The amazing story, action, humor, music and incredible cast led by Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd have been loved by audiences worldwide for over 30 years. Chris and Taylor are joined by fellow time traveler Eric Modyman to discuss their favorite moments, the pop culture impact and potential fu...

Chris and Taylor review the new Netflix action-comedy film "Red Notice" written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. An FBI agent must team-up with the world's most wanted art thief in the hunt for a relic of Cleopatra. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Ritu Arya, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ivan Mbakop, Vincenzo Amato and Rafael Petardi.