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  • Elemental
    Jun 20 2025

    The jury is still out on the legacy of this recent Pixar film. Elemental was minor hit for the studio but seems to divide fans. It's certainly ambitious, but could it have been better? Producer Eric Taylor wanted to join and share his thoughts.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • The Living Daylights
    Jun 18 2025

    The Timothy Dalton chapter sadly only lasted for two films, but it began on a high note with The Living Daylights. Dalton's deadly serious approach to James Bond was something entirely different from his predecessors. Has it withstood the test of time? Guest Peter Baldeo is back to talk some Bond.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Batman Forever
    Jun 11 2025

    It's the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever, which makes a perfect episode for our Season Eight premiere. Joel Schumacher's zany, neon-drenched take on the Caped Crusader was polarizing but proved very popular at the time. It's gotten a lot of hate over the years but we suspect it has its fans. Guest Ryan Moran returns to share his love for it.

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Mountainhead
    Jun 7 2025

    A bonus weekend episode! Mountainhead is the new HBO film written and directed by Jesse Armstrong, the mind behind Succession. Four super rich tech bro friends plot world domination as deepfake-fueled chaos unfolds across the world. It's lofty. But should it have been better?

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    42 mins
  • Season Seven Recap
    Jun 6 2025

    Season Seven is in the books! Join us as we give our traditional recap and preview what's on deck for next season.

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    59 mins
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    Jun 4 2025

    We conclude Season Seven with the film that many Potterheads consider to be the finest in the series. The third entry, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was directed by the auteur Alfonso Cuarón. It is possible that it's somehow overrated? Or is it worthy of all the praise? Guest Jake Valkusky is back to discuss.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • The Two Jakes
    May 28 2025

    Did you know there was a sequel to Chinatown? Jack Nicholson starred in, directed it, and unofficially co-wrote it. And almost nobody knows it exists. You would think this would have been a bigger deal. Why wasn't The Two Jakes better?

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Funny People
    May 26 2025

    Funny People was supposed to be the crowning achievement of Judd Apatow's wildly successful 2000's run. With a great cast and an ambitious run time, audiences expected a masterpiece. What we got was an awkward blend of genuine comedy and surprising drama. Has it improved with age since its lukewarm reception? Guest Brian Anderson returns to share his thoughts.

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    1 hr and 14 mins