Binge Buddies

The Binge Buddies are activating the Scarab, and we’re bringing some much-needed heart back to the franchise. >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us," where your hosts Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are shaking off the multiverse fatigue to celebrate the absolute, unexpected joy of 2023's Blue Beetle. Right when the broader cinematic universe felt like it was running on empty, director Ángel Manuel Soto delivered a vibrant, hilarious, and deeply grounded breath of fresh air. The guys are breaking down how Xolo Maridueña perfectly captures the panic and heart of Jaime Reyes, the incredible, tactile design of the practical Blue Beetle suit, and the undisputed best part of the movie: the fiercely loyal, incredibly funny Reyes family. From Uncle Rudy's anti-establishment tech skills to Nana picking up a high-tech minigun, we're discussing how this intimate, family-driven dynamic saved the day. Bond with your alien biotechnology and hit play—we're taking a joyride over Palmera City!

The Binge Buddies are breaking the sound barrier and fracturing the multiverse, but this timeline might be beyond saving. >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are strapping in for the ultimate cinematic paradox: 2023's The Flash. This movie features the absolute highest highs and the most subterranean, rock-bottom lows of the entire DCEU, all crammed into one chaotic, reality-bending package. The guys are breaking down the breathtaking highs, from the triumphant, nostalgic return of Michael Keaton's iconic Batman and Sasha Calle's fierce debut as Supergirl, to the surprisingly emotional core of Barry Allen trying to save his mother. But then come the lows—and they hit like a freight train. We are pulling no punches on the horrifying, unfinished "Chronobowl" CGI, the deeply uncanny valley deepfake cameos, and the exhausting multiverse fatigue that derailed the franchise's grand finale. Grab your cosmic treadmill and hit play—we're running straight into the chaos!

Taste the rainbow? More like taste the disappointment, because the Binge Buddies are choking on a massive handful of Skittles. >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are watching the magic completely fizzle out as they endure the absolute misfire that is 2023's Shazam! Fury of the Gods. How does a sequel manage to make every conceivable wrong creative decision and reduce itself to a horrible, hollow shell of the charming original? The guys are breaking down exactly where the franchise lost its spark. We're tearing into the bafflingly generic villains, the complete absence of the first film's grounded foster-family heart, and the infuriating reality that the climactic third-act battle basically doubles as a desperate, feature-length advertisement for Skittles. Throw out your candy and hit play—we're taking the wizard's staff back!

The hierarchy of power in the DCEU didn’t just change—it completely collapsed, and the Binge Buddies are crashing down hard into the wreckage. >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." After riding high for two straight weeks on some genuinely fantastic superhero cinema, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are hitting a massive brick wall with 2022's Black Adam. Dwayne Johnson spent a decade hyping up this passion project, only to deliver what might just be the absolute worst, most soulless entry in the entire franchise. The guys are pulling no punches as they dissect the agonizingly bland action, the relentless over-use of slow-motion, the painfully forced comic relief, and the structural nightmare of introducing the Justice Society with zero buildup. But amidst the flaming dumpster fire of a script, we have to give credit where it's due: the absolute class, charisma, and saving grace that is Pierce Brosnan's incredible performance as Doctor Fate. Grab your magic amulet and hit play—we're trying to survive the sheer ego of the Rock's ultimate cinematic misfire!

Wipe the slate clean and assemble a brand new Task Force X, because the Binge Buddies are deploying to Corto Maltese. >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are dropping straight into the glorious, R-rated, hyper-violent madness of James Gunn's 2021 soft-reboot, The Suicide Squad. The guys are breaking down how this wildly entertaining, critically acclaimed masterpiece somehow became a box office bomb—though we're officially putting an asterisk on that, considering it was released simultaneously on streaming right in the middle of a global pandemic. Join the crew as they celebrate a movie that seamlessly balances shocking gore with massive amounts of genuine heart. From Harley Quinn's spectacular flower-filled escape and the hilariously tense rivalry between Bloodsport and Peacemaker, to the tragic heroism of Polka-Dot Man and a kaiju-sized, mind-controlling alien starfish named Starro. Grab your tighty-whities and hit play—we're just hoping to survive the beach landing!

The Binge Buddies are answering the call, because the fans demanded it, and the four-hour epic has finally arrived.

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us," where your hosts Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are tackling the unprecedented cinematic resurrection of 2021's Zack Snyder's Justice League. After tragic personal circumstances forced Snyder to step away from the original production—resulting in the studio-mandated Frankenstein's monster we previously survived—a relentless fan campaign willed the director's true vision into existence. The guys are strapping in to discuss how this colossal, R-rated, four-hour streaming event completely rewrites history and delivers a vastly superior, tonally cohesive experience compared to its predecessor. We are breaking down the vital restoration of Ray Fisher's Cyborg as the emotional heart of the story, the genuinely intimidating presence of Darkseid, the much-needed redemption of Steppenwolf's design, and the sheer atmospheric power of Tom Holkenborg's booming score. Grab your favorite snacks to survive the intermission and hit play—we're experiencing the definitive cut!

Throw out your Dreamstones, because the Binge Buddies are about to wish they could unsee this one. >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are gritting their teeth and wading through what might just be the biggest misstep of the entire franchise: the nearly unwatchable Wonder Woman 1984. How did the team behind one of the DCEU's greatest triumphs deliver such a monumental sophomore slump? The guys are breaking down every baffling creative decision in this neon-tinted disaster. From the highly questionable ethics of Steve Trevor's body-snatching return and Kristen Wiig's descent into Cats-level CGI as Cheetah, to Pedro Pascal screaming at wind tunnels and the bizarre lack of actual Wonder Woman action. We're trying to figure out how this 80s nostalgia trip went so spectacularly wrong. Strap on your golden armor and hit play—we're trying to survive the mall!

Fire up the randomizer, because the Binge Buddies are about to get fantabulously emancipated. >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us," where your hosts Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are breaking away from the typical grim superhero formula to celebrate 2020's surprisingly fantastic Birds of Prey. Cathy Yan and Margot Robbie crafted a vibrant, chaotic, R-rated carnival ride that breathes fresh, glitter-filled air into the DCEU. The guys are breaking down Harley Quinn’s phenomenal solo-ish outing, the bone-crunching roller derby action, and the killer chemistry of the newly formed squad. We also have to talk about Ewan McGregor having the absolute time of his life playing the wildly narcissistic Black Mask—complete with his hilariously ruthless "ew, gross, kill her too" reaction to a grieving child's snot bubble. Grab your perfect breakfast egg sandwich and hit play—it's time for some mayhem!

The Binge Buddies are striking cinematic lightning, and this time, it's a family affair. >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." This week, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are stepping out of the epic, world-ending shadows and into the surprisingly heartfelt, Amblin-esque joy of 2019's Shazam!. The guys are breaking down how director David F. Sandberg injected a massive dose of fun and foster-family warmth into the DCEU without losing his horror roots. Join the crew as we discuss Zachary Levi’s pitch-perfect man-child energy, the hilarious, scene-stealing dynamic with Jack Dylan Grazer's Freddy Freeman, and those genuinely terrifying Seven Deadly Sins monsters. Did this lighter, comedic detour prove that the cinematic universe still had some magic left in it? Say the word and hit play—we're testing out our new superpowers!

Trade your chainsaws for tridents, because the Binge Buddies are diving into the deep end of the DCEU! >

Welcome back to "Hall of Just Us." After surviving the wreckage of our last outing, Bryan, Matt, Joel, and Ryan are thrilled to announce that things are finally getting good again. We are plunging headfirst into the neon-soaked, wildly unapologetic spectacle of James Wan's 2018 Aquaman. The guys are breaking down how Jason Momoa took the guy who talks to fish and turned him into a legitimate cinematic rockstar. From the absolute madness of Atlantis' world-building and the terrifying horror elements of the Trench, to Black Manta's massive helmet and the legendary drum-playing octopus, we're soaking up every ridiculous, glorious minute of this underwater epic. Grab your scuba gear and hit play—we're riding the wave!