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In this episode, the crew discusses the best film trilogies—both recent and all-time. We share our reasons for selecting certain franchises and debate why some trilogies are overrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the first season of the Disney+ original series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe titled Marvel Zombies. We discuss how this animated series marks a new shift in the MCU, as it presents a more mature story not intended for kids, and we debate whether we are still as interested in upcoming Marvel projects as we were in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the latest Netflix original crime thriller series, Black Rabbit, starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. We discuss how gripping and anxiety-inducing the series was in every episode, and we praise the acting performances delivered by Bateman and Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the highly anticipated biographical sports drama from A24, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We discuss whether this role represents the best performance we’ve seen from Dwayne Johnson, and we debate whether A24 is back on a roll with prestige, high-art, yet entertaining films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about films, both recent and past, that would probably have been better received as fleshed-out TV series. We debate our individual selections and explain the reasons behind our choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we recap the first season of the new FX original series from the Alien franchise universe, titled Alien: Earth. We discuss whether this series helps or hurts the world-building established by the movie franchise, and we highlight some of our favorite episodes and scenes from the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review 2025’s highly anticipated American dark comedy political action thriller One Battle After Another, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. We discuss whether the hype for this film was warranted and debate whether Leo is experiencing a rare third peak in his film career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew does a rewatchable review of the 1995 cult classic neo-noir mystery thriller Devil in a Blue Dress, directed by Carl Franklin and starring Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, and Don Cheadle. We discuss whether the film still holds up after 30 years and debate if Don Cheadle delivered the best performance in the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 action thriller A History of Violence, starring Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, and William Hurt. We discuss whether this film still lives up to the hype—not only as one of the best films of the 2000s but also of all time—and highlight some of our favorite scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we review the 2025 dystopian survival thriller The Long Walk, based on Stephen King’s 1979 novel of the same name, starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang, and Mark Hamill. We discuss whether the premise of the movie stayed consistent with the realities of the human body, and we debate whether we enjoyed the ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the fourth season of the hit Amazon Prime original superhero series titled “The Boys”. We discuss which characters story arch was done well and which ones weren’t, we debate if Ryan will be one of the heroes or villains next season, and we praise the acting performance of Anthony Starr as Homelander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about The Ringer’s 101 Best Movie Performances list. We debate which films they got right and which films they got wrong. We also include some of our favorite movie performances and explain why we think they should have made the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the 2025 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, and Ice Spice (in her film debut). We discuss whether this English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low was a successful attempt by Spike Lee, and we debate if Lee and Washington are the best director/actor combination of the last 35 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses films that were either better than the reception they received at the time of their release or have aged well over time upon rewatching. We list the top films that stand out to us the most and debate each other on our selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses the gigantic streaming platform Netflix and whether it is still considered the premier platform for television and film. We debate which other streaming apps and channels might be taking over the top spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses the career of legendary actor and entertainer Jamie Foxx and debates his best performance. We share our takes on which films and TV shows showcase Jamie's skills at their peak and offer both praise and criticism of his filmography overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses great TV shows that were ruined by a bad season or a series of poor episodes that changed our opinions of the series overall. Each of us picks a show and explains why we felt the series could not recover after those missteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices