A great movie is built on conflict. Without that essence, there is nothing compelling to bring the audience back to the show. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the essence of conflict, and how that basic building block is followed - or broken - in movies today.

A classic in the superhero team franchises, Guardians of the Galaxy made its debut in 2014. A mix of serious, humor, and some serious humor. In this episode, Maverick and Nicholas discuss the plight of Starlord's hand-holding techniques to stop bad guys. Looking for action movies with good plots? Look no further. Here's our Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1 review.

The best movies are the ones that stick with you. You never forget it. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss what makes a great movie memorable, and go back to some absolute classics to prove their point. 

Can humor add to a great plot? Or can it ruin all the momentum? In this episode, Maverick is joined by Avalon Dickson and Patrick Avanto to discuss the recent release based on a classic game. Edgin goes on an adventure to save his daughter from an evil lord. Classic. Listen in to hear the rating of Dungeons and Dragons, Honor Among Thieves!

A great antagonist is feared for a reason. Ergo, action movies with good plots are driven - in part - by the great villains driving the conflict. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss villains, fear, and the chaos and rules they live by.

Sometimes a movie should really be a TV show... Is that the case here? In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the merits of Forrest Gump, and how one man can have a lasting impact - even beyond the film, as an acclaimed movie today. But does the story portrayed really make this movie worth watching?

The story goal is what drives a good plot. If this piece isn't integrated well, you will not see a good movie plot. In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss ideas surrounding creating and integrating a great motive and goal into action movies to make them compelling. Including classics like Lord of the Rings to a more recent noteworthy movie like Inception, there are numerous examples of compelling goals that drive the story forward.

Do all Michael Bay movies suck? In this Michael Bay classic, Maverick and Nicholas discuss the iconic Transformers original movie. With Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Shia LaBeouf, this plot has a lot of potential - and a lot to fall short by. Do the Autobots have what it takes to create a movie franchise worth watching? Or did this movie earn its Razzie Awards for a reason?

Why do you hate modern movies? They create characters that aren't believable, you can't sympathize with, or simply don't make sense. In this episode, Maverick outlines some of the basic principles of a great protagonist, and discusses how marvel, James Cameron, and many other directors fail to follow these basic tenets to create heroes that you can root for. 

Is Phase 5 of the Marvel Universe doomed? In the second installment of phase 5, Scott Lang returns with Hope Van Dyne and Cassie to enter the quantum realm and face off against the new Thanos: Kang the Conqueror. But does the third ant man installment really get us excited for what's to come, or does it just prove that modern Disney movies and plots suck? In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss the heroes and villains of the quantum realm, and how the plot line always matters.