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Chris and Taylor review the horror thriller film Longlegs written and directed by Osgood Perkins. It follows an FBI agent tasked with tracking down an occultist serial killer responsible for murdering multiple families throughout the state of Oregon, without having been physically present in the crimes. The film stars Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, Dakota Daulby, Kiernan...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 34th film in the MCU Deadpool & Wolverine written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy with direction by Levy. Serving as a sequel to Deadpool and Deadpool 2 , Deadpool learns that the Time Variance Authority is set to destroy his universe and works with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop them. The...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the fantasy drama series, House of the Dragon , created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), it is the second television series in Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire franchise. Following King Aegon II’s coronation and the death of Queen Rhaenyra’s son, House Targaryen is divided in two. In King’s Landing...

Chris and Taylor review season 6 part 1 of the martial arts comedy drama television series, Cobra Kai, and a sequel to the original The Karate Kid films created by Robert Mark Kamen. Part 1 of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai begins with the Valley in a state of harmony, but by the end of episode 5, the karate community is in disarray as the students of Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang prepare for...

Chris and Taylor review the DC animated detective action series Batman: Caped Crusader created by Bob Kane and Bruce Timm. The series follows Bruce Wayne/Batman and his crusade for justice set in a 1920's style neo noir timeline. The voice cast includes Hamish Linklater, Mckenna Grace, Haley Joel Osment, Christina Ricci, David Krumholtz, Toby Stephens, Jamie Chung, Tom Kenny, Diedrich Bader, J...

Chris and Taylor review the science fiction television series, The Acolyte , also known as  Star Wars: The Acolyte. They're not alone as they are joined and long time Star Wars correspondent Tim Fitzimmons. The sereies was created by Leslye Headland for the streaming service Disney+. t is part of the Star Wars franchise, set at the end of the High Republic era before the events of the Skywalke...

Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 4th season of the satirical superhero television series The Boys developed by Eric Kripke. Taking place six months after the events of season 3, The Boys work with the CIA to assassinate Victoria Neuman in an effort to stop her from taking over the government. Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander. With o...

Time to see who's behind the mask! Chris and Taylor are joined by  Nathan Mitchell , the talented actor behind the enigmatic Black Noir in Amazon Prime Video’s hit series  The Boys . Nathan talks about what went into the preparation, acting without words and portraying two versions of the character! Brace yourself for exploding heads, backstage cast shenanigans, and even a real-life nut allerg...

Chris and Taylor review season 3 of the comedy drama television series, The Bear , created by Christopher Storer for FX on Hulu. This season follows Carmy as he strives to make newly minted "The Bear" restaurant a 4 star worthy addition to the Chicago eateries. The cast inclues Jeremy Allen White Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott and Matty Math...

Chris and Taylor review the period crime drama film The Bikeriders written and directed by Jeff Nichols. Based on the photo-book of the same name by Danny Lyon, the film depicts the lives of Vandals Motorcycle Club, a fictional version of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. The film stars Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, Damon Herriman, Beau Knapp, Norman...

Chris and Taylor both head back in time, to review the action comedy franchise, Beverly Hills Cop , a film franchise that has spun over 40 years. Chris is a newbie to the franchise, so with the release of Beverly Hills Cop 4 Axel F, we thought it was time he took a trip to Beverly Hills! The films star Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, a street-smart Detroit cop who travels to Beverly Hills, California ...

Taylor heads to the ball to review season 3 of the historical romance television series, Bridgerton , a series created by Chris Van Dusen for Netflix. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, the series is set during the early 1800s in an alternative London Regency era. In this season, wallflower Penelope sets out to find a match marry while hiding her secret life. But as romance and revelations c...

Chris reviews the Pixar animated coming-of-age film Inside Out 2 written by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein with direction by Kelsey Mann. A sequel to 2015's Inside Out , Riley is now a teenager and with puberty comes a new bunch of emotions that want to take over Riley's head, including Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment. The voice cast includes Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Li...

Chris and Taylor review the apocalyptic horror film A Quiet Place: Day One written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. Serving as a spin-off and prequel in the A Quiet Place film series, the film follows a terminally ill woman during the early stages of an invasion in New York City by blind, extraterrestrial creatures with an acute sense of hearing. The film stars Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, A...

Taylor reviews the buddy cop action comedy film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The fourth installment of the  Bad Boys  series of buddy cop films, and the sequel to Bad Boys for Life (2020), it was directed by Adil & Bilall and written by Chris Bremner and Will Beall. The story follows Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who are attempting to clear the name of their late Captain, Conrad...

Chris and Taylor review the romantic black comedy film Hit Man written and directed by Richard Linklater and co-written by Glen Powell. The film follows an undercover New Orleans police contractor who poses as a reliable hitman as he tries to save a woman in need. The film stars Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Gralen Bryant Banks, Molly Bernard and Evan Holtzman. Follo...

Chris and Taylor review the 2024 science fiction action film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes , directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman. A standalone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), it is the fourth installment in the  Planet of the Apes  reboot film series and the tenth film overall. The film takes place 300 years after the events of  War  and follows a young chimpanz...

Chris and Taylor review the third season of the comedy-drama series Hacks created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky. The series centers on the professional relationship between a young comedy writer and a legendary stand-up comedian. The series stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Katlin Olson and Christ...

Get the funk out of here! We’re back with a special guest! On this episode, Chris and Taylor are joined by American actor/voice over artist Bronson Pinchot. With the new Beverly Hills Cop 4 underway we were eager to have Bronson on! We discuss his beginnings as an actor, how he landed the part of Serge from the Beverly Hills Cop series, the impact of his role of ‘Balki’ on Perfect Strangers. Brons...

Chris and Taylor review the post-apocalyptic action film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga written and directed by George Miller and co-written by Nico Lathouris. Set 15 to 20 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road , the story focuses on the life of Furiosa from her kidnapping by the foces of warlord Dr. Dementus to her revenge on the warlord for the loss of her mother. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy...

Chris and Taylor review the live-action animated comedy fantasy film IF written and directed by John Krasinski. The film follows a young girl and her neighbor who find themselves able to see imaginary friends. The film stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Kransinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim and the voices of Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Awkafina, Emily Blunt, George Clo...

Chris and Taylor review season 2 of the military science ficition series, Halo , developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane for the streaming service Paramount+. Based on the video game franchise created by Bungie and developed by 343 Industries. With the galaxy on the brink of destruction, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. The series st...

Chris reviews the period comedy-drama miniseries Palm Royale created by Abe Sylvia and based on the 2018 novel Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel. Set in 1969, outsider Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons strives to attain a place in the high society of Palm Beach, Florida, through the town's most exclusive country club, in the process learning what she will and won't do to achieve this....

Chris and Taylor review the comedy film, Unfrosted,  directed by Jerry Seinfeld (in his feature directorial debut). The film is loosely based on the true story of the creation of Pop-Tarts toaster pastries. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Max Greenfield, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, Hugh Grant, and Amy Schumer. Follow us on: Instagram: https:...

Chris and Taylor review the biographical sports drama film The Iron Claw written and directed by Sean Durkin. The film depicts the Von Erichs, a family of professional wrestlers who are "cursed" by constant tragedy. The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, Michael J. Harney, Holt McCallany and Lily James. Follow us on: Instagram: http...