It may seem hard to believe, but in the mid 90s, wizardry was far from a common theme in movies and/or literature. But once British author JK (Joanne) Rowling introduced her first novel about a young wizard named Harry Potter, and the soon to be series was followed by sequels, you couldn't escape the oncoming copycats and anticipated announcements of release dates. Not to mention the phenomena. The series launched the careers of Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, as well as made a ton of money at the box office. Yet, I was (mostly) not among those who were taken into the world of Hogwarts. So how will I and my co-hosts react to the eight Potter and two Fantastic Beasts films?

One book, two movies. While that may seem like a common occurrence now, in 2010 it was looked at as not just a financial decision, but a creative one as well. But when the decision was finally made to split Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows, the final book in the Harry Potter series, into two final films, there was very little resistance thrown Warner Brothers' way. So, the trend continues to live on in other franchises.

But what about how the decision affected Harry Potter in a creative way? That's what me and my beyond capable co-hosts explore. We speak about how the decision came to be, as well as if there was ever any hesitation to do so. Oh, whether or not Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 is a good movie? Yeah, we talk about that too.

Listen below, and come back at the end of the week as we finally conclude this leg of the Wizarding World film franchise.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 (2010) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

 

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Tom Moloney and Paul Joseph of the SportsCast, team up with PeteMC to record a commentary for Rudy.  So, go grab your Notre Dame jacket, your tuition, your DVD or stream and join as we watch the most beloved football movie of all time.  Or is it?

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I'm guest hosting this week for Jim Law, who's sleeping off a bad drunk at the dildo factory.  Sleep well, sweet Prince.

This week Chad C reviews Widows, Instant Family and the Fantastic Beasts the Crimes of Grindelwald.  Skip it. Stream it. See it. Not in that order.

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As part of our perks for Better Call Binge, donators to a certain level were given the option of joining me and Law on a commentary of their choosing.  The one and only NateP gave us some film options, one of those being Guy Ritchie's Snatch.  It was just the right movie for the right guest for the right mood (we were really drunk).

So enjoy this commentary the way Bricktop enjoys hurting people, Mickey enjoys pooping and Turkish enjoys drinking milk (why).

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It may seem hard to believe, but in the mid 90s, wizardry was far from a common theme in movies and/or literature. But once British author JK (Joanne) Rowling introduced her first novel about a young wizard named Harry Potter, and the soon to be series was followed by sequels, you couldn’t escape the oncoming copycats and anticipated announcements of release dates. Not to mention the phenomena. The series launched the careers of Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, as well as made a ton of money at the box office. Yet, I was (mostly) not among those who were taken into the world of Hogwarts. So how will I and my co-hosts react to the eight Potter and two Fantastic Beasts films?

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince marked a continuation of the new direction the series was taking. It once again made close to (cue Mini Me) a billion dollars at the box office, but many Potter fans find it to be one of, if not THE least of the entire film series. How will we feel?

Join myself, Matt, and Adam as we dissect the film and make our own judgments of the answer to that question. This marks past the halfway point of the entire series, and while it has been a chore to do, that doesn't mean it hasn't been fun. Here's to four more films to look at and dissect. Is the second half of the series off to a good start?

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

 

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The boys are several beers deep as they discuss College Football and the NFL. They also watch the Caris LeVert injury for the first time live on the show.  Fantasy Football Smack talk is a thing...

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Jim Law returns to record a commentary with Pete for The Thing.  Many things are discussed in this commentary: Canine things, sexual things, ski dozer things, alien things, sequel things, etc.  Now go grab your copy of The Thing and join us.  Enjoy!!!

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PeteMC gets hosting duties this week and invites TM, Logan, and Denny Luis onto the show.  Find out why Denny's trip to New Jersey came to a screeching halt, along with their Top 5 must-watch Christmas films.  The boys also dive deep into the finale and latest season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as well as a review for Overlord.

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It may seem hard to believe, but in the mid 90s, wizardry was far from a common theme in movies and/or literature. But once British author JK (Joanne) Rowling introduced her first novel about a young wizard named Harry Potter, and the soon to be series was followed by sequels, you couldn't escape the oncoming copycats and anticipated announcements of release dates. Not to mention the phenomena. The series launched the careers of Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, as well as made a ton of money at the box office. Yet, I was (mostly) not among those who were taken into the world of Hogwarts. So how will I and my co-hosts react to the eight Potter and two Fantastic Beasts films?

Six films into the series, and I'm starting to see a pattern. A kid with a past and a magic wand is turning the wizarding world on its head, and the prices he has to pay make him into a better man. But now, the pattern of how the rest of the series -which Matt told me about last podcast- is here. Director David Yates takes the directing reigns with The Order of the Phoenix. So how did he do, and do I feel the pattern is tired at this point?

Download below to find out the answers to these and many other questions as we review 2007's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Stay tuned as more reviews of the series are coming and we end this series of podcasts with a review of Fantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

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Chad C steps up with four new movies and seems really proud of himself and his stupid awesome tours. A couple movies he shrugs off, one has him punching small children, and one is a blast. Come find out which is which.

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