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Send us Fan Mail 2025 was a great year for movies! We give our rankings for the best and worst movies of the year. We give our top 10 favorite movies, biggest underdogs, most disappointing, and top actors. We close the show with giving our list of most anticipated movies for 2026.

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode serves up a fast-paced mix of movies and momentum. We kick things off with a bite-sized review of the brand-new Anaconda movie, sharing our first reactions and whether it lives up to the hype. From there, we dive deep into our main review of Marty Supreme , breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why it’s sparking so much conversation. The heart of the epis...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, me and Brandon are joined by special guest Justine Bijou , Twitch streamer and all-around pop culture nerd, to break down Avatar: Fire and Ash . We dive into what worked, what didn’t, and how it stacks up against the rest of the Avatar universe. We also branch out into quick-hit conversations on some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) shows, including...

Send us Fan Mail The Christmas is episode is already here?! This year has gone by too fast. This year we review 1996's classic movie, Jingle All The Way and 2022 Spirited on Apple TV. We also discuss our favorite recent streaming show and documentaries. And we close the episode with a new game. We list 10 movie scenarios and you have to guess if it is a Hallmark Christmas movie plot, or a Chr...

Send us Fan Mail We have a jammed packed episode! First we open with the news of Netflix winning the bid to buy Warner Brothers and what this could mean for movie theaters. We share our thoughts on the new season of Stranger Things. We both have found a new show on Apple TV to binge, Pluribus. Then we play a new game on which we both pick 5 characters from movies that came out this year to put in...

Send us Fan Mail New reviews for Wicked For Good and Sisu: Road to Revenge. Introducing a new game as well. A Draft for items from movies with their abilities attached to them. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into two wildly different but equally entertaining films. First up: The Running Man , the neon-soaked dystopian action flick that pits Glenn Powell against a deadly game show long before reality TV took over the world. Then we switch gears to the slick, twist-heavy world of Now You See Him, Now You Don’t , breaking down the tricks, turns, and cinematic sle...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the pod, we dive deep into two of the latest cinematic releases — the brutal sci-fi survival of Predator: Badlands and the haunting, emotional powerhouse Die My Love . We break down what worked, what didn’t, and which one left us talking long after the credits rolled. In movie news, we chat about the latest buzz surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s next big role and all the f...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode we discuss our Halloween experience. We review Bugonia, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, and Regretting You. We finish off by playing a new trivia game for musician biopics. 

Send us Fan Mail The biggest weekend for the month of October. Three movies. First up is Good Fortune. Written, Directed, and starred by Aziz Ansari. Next is After the Hunt starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri. Then Black Phone 2 with Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. We end with a new game of Pick 3, Lose 5. Where Rob Blindly ranks popular movie character Hallow...

Send us Fan Mail This years Halloween episode, we have special guest return, Torie! Torie's love for Halloween caught our attention when she announced she will be doing a 31 days of Halloween movies on her movie review instagram page. Brandon, Rob, and Torie talk about three of their favorite Halloween movies. We cover Psycho, Scream, and The Batman. Rob also does a costume reveal. And we end...

Send us Fan Mail Our first review of a concert! We both went to ChanceThe Rapper's concert in Chicago and revisit our experiences. Then we lead into the series finale to Peacemaker and a small review of season 3 of Monsters: Ed Gein. For our movie reviews, we watched Roofman starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. And we also give a quick review of Tron: Ares.

Send us Fan Mail The Rock joins the A24 family for the first time with a UFC biopic, The Smashing Machine. We talk the pros and cons of this movie. Breaking down the performance of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We also revisit One Battle After Another for a mini review. And we review some newer series such as Marvel Zombies, Black Rabbit, and Stranger Things. We finish strong with a game of &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Fernando Jimenez is back! Filling in for Brandon this week, Fernando goes over some breaking news over this last week. From Bad Bunny's announcement of performing at the Super Bowl, to Tilly Norwood breaking into Hollywood as an AI actress. I give my quick thoughts over Leonardo DiCaprio's new movie, One Battle After Another. And we finish the episode with a game of This...

Send us Fan Mail Brandon conquers his fears and watches his first horror movie of the year. We both had HIM on our most anticipated movie of the fall, but we both left disappointed.  We dive deep into the cast, story, and confusing choices the director chose. We also give our thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel getting suspended to controversial comments on his opening monologue. And then we finish the episo...

Send us Fan Mail Spiderman four updates! We break down the newest news revealed from the new Spiderman: Brand New Day movie. We discuss possible futures following this movie, and possible plot lines for some of our other favorite heroes. We lead into DC Batman updates, and Super Mario Galaxy Movie.  We review The Long Walk. Stephen King's brilliant mind created this novel, turned book, and it...

Send us Fan Mail In this spine-tingling episode, we’re diving into the eerie world of The Conjuring: Last Rites — and we’re not doing it alone. For the first time ever, we welcome a special guest: the one and only Kyle Clifford ! 👏 We kick things off with a rundown of the latest Hollywood buzz, then celebrate Kyle’s real-life happy ending with a big congrats on his recent engagement 💍. From ther...

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when movie obsession meets podcast dedication? A journey from basement recordings to approaching 200 episodes of cinematic conversations. Looking back at nearly four years of podcasting, we laugh about our humble beginnings—passing a single microphone back and forth, recording in friends' basements, and overthinking every introduction. Those early technical strug...

Send us Fan Mail New review for Bob Odenkirk's new action sequel, Nobody 2. We discussed our thoughts on the franschise, discuss the plot, casting, and writing.  We first kick off the episode by discussing HBO Peacemaker show and the James Gunn's track record. We also discuss streaming platforms and current shows we are watching, including Alien Romulus. And end the show with a quick rev...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into first impressions of Spider-Man 4, breaking down the newly revealed suit and what it represents for Tom Holland's character, while exploring how Sony is managing leaks and building anticipation a year before release. • The blended Spider-Man suit incorporates elements from both the original and Amazing Spider-Man designs • Tom Holland's excitement about retu...

Send us Fan Mail When Marvel announced yet another Fantastic Four reboot, skepticism ran high. After all, the team has had a rocky cinematic history. But this fresh take on Marvel's First Family is a welcome surprise that breathes new life into these classic characters by skipping the tired origin story completely. Set in an alternate 1960s universe, we meet the team four years after gaining...

Send us Fan Mail The summer blockbuster season is in full swing, and we're diving into everything from Superman's ongoing cultural impact to the controversial use of AI in filmmaking. The Man of Steel continues to dominate conversations weeks after release, with fans still discovering Easter eggs and collecting merchandise that's flying off shelves faster than a speeding bullet. We...

Send us Fan Mail Superman marks a triumphant new beginning for DC, delivering a joyful, optimistic superhero film that balances fun action with genuine heart. James Gunn's vision for the Man of Steel brings the character back to his comic book roots while feeling thoroughly modern and relevant for today's audiences. • David Corenswet silences doubters with his perfect embodiment of both...

Send us Fan Mail Two movie enthusiasts discuss the latest Jurassic World installment alongside summer blockbusters and theater experiences, evaluating whether the dinosaur franchise should continue or go extinct. • Fourth of July weekend reflections and personal experiences at parties and lake houses • Discussion of theater experiences and debates about optimal seating positions • Deep dive into J...