In this episode, Maverick rebuffs the claims of critics and reveals to the world his method of analyzing podcasts today: with his 9 points rating system. In this episode, Maverick goes over the system he uses to determine if a movie is worth watching.

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With AI everywhere, it's appropriate to explore the dangers of AI. What better movie to look at than Ex Machina? In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the Turing test, and Caleb's exploration of AI's birth, and the question of robotic sentience.

A classic built on the epic written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Maverick and Philip discuss what makes this epic truly unique from the other great works of cinema out there. Is this movie stand on its own, or is it an overhyped piece for the absolute nerds?

Find Philip Dudt's podcast, the White City here: https://the-white-city.captivate.fm/

DC is punching back at Marvel's extended universe with a new addition: Blue Beetle. But does Jaime Reyes have what it takes to take on Kord Industries... or more importantly, a great movie worth rewatching? In this episode, Maverick and Avalon have an animated discussion on this new movie, and how Joseph Campbell's roadmap to a great story can be followed TOO closely.

Is Darth Vader conflicted and saving his son? Or is he a slave to the will of the Emperor? We all know this old tale, but in this episode Maverick and Andrew nerd out trying to get inside the masked man's head, and determine once and for all if Star Wars episode 6, Return of the Jedi, is a great movie in the Star Wars franchise.

Whether it's set in the real world, or in a completely fictional universe, every story has some level of world building, to create a believable world. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss how a great world is built, and how that affects a great plot line. 

There's never been a more artistic blend of comedy and horror. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the unique piece known as The Menu. Is it a movie with a good plot? How do the themes and values stand up with its strong societal message? Find out in this episode.

Everyone knows the classic line "I see dead people". But few movies have plot twists as monumental as Malcolm's. In this episode, Maverick and his guest Patrick discuss the strengths and shortcomings of The Sixth Sense, and how good movie plots like the sixth sense are remembered even today. But be careful, can you trust what your protagonist is showing you?

The power of the sun in the palm of my hand... No this isn't Spiderman, this is actual history. In this episode of a lost plot, Maverick and Andrew discuss the creation of the atomic bomb by its father J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's latest release. Does one great work absolve you of a multitude of sins? Find out in this episode, and consider if Oppenheimer is a movie worth watching.

Ethan Hunt comes back with dark secrets and an elusive enemy. In this episode, Maverick and his guest Avalon discuss the values presented and the tension created. A classic tension-ratcheting movie, Mission Impossible is back with Tom Cruise's seventh installment in the series. But is adding tension worth sacrificing compelling, believable characters?