Project Hail Mary surprised us, Super Mario Galaxy is racing toward a billion, and the 2026 Movie Draft is already getting interesting.

In this episode, Sravan and Tarun review Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, discuss Ryan Gosling, Rocky, IMAX, Mario nostalgia, Nintendo easter eggs, box office numbers, and whether these films are already shaking up the 2026 movie race.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ac_SLvdCqPM

0:35 Intro

1:01 Our 2026 Movie Draft picks are already paying off

2:27 Project Hail Mary background

3:02 Project Hail Mary review

6:57 Project Hail Mary spoiler warning

10:27 Rocky and the heart of Project Hail Mary

13:50 Box office, word of mouth and Ryan Gosling

17:25 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review

20:29 Who is this movie really for?

25:47 Super Mario Galaxy spoilers and easter eggs

33:40 Next episode and wrap-up

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

#ProjectHailMary #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #RyanGosling #MarioMovie #CognitiveRecalibration #MovieReview #Nintendo #SuperMario #FilmPodcast #2026Movies

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s draft day on Cognitive Recalibration.

Sravan, Tarun and special guest Kireeti go head-to-head in a 2026 Movie Draft, building their ultimate box office teams with a $100 budget, 6 picks each, tiered movie pricing, and a steal tax that turns the whole thing chaotic.

From Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Toy Story 5 to risky value picks like Michael, Supergirl, Jumanji 3, Disclosure Day and Project Hail Mary, this episode is part strategy, part trash talk, and part pure movie nerd chaos.

Who drafted the best team? Who got the biggest steals? And who’s shouting dinner when this all blows up at the box office?

Let us know whose lineup you think wins.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hdQG4t3CrdA?si=v4TY7u3dCHmbd7ta

00:37 Welcome back to Cognitive Recalibration

01:00 The 2026 Movie Draft concept explained

01:26 Rules: $100 budget, 6 picks, snake draft, steal tax

02:15 Tier 1 to Tier 5 movie pool breakdown

03:04 Draft order revealed

03:26 Round 1 begins: Avengers, Mario, Dune

06:42 Minions 3 gets called a cheat code

08:18 Spider-Man: Brand New Day enters the draft

09:59 Michael gets stolen

12:13 Hexed, Devil Wears Prada 2 and Moana join the board

15:08 Supergirl gets stolen too

17:03 Jumanji 3 stolen, budget pressure rises

18:03 Why nobody wants Masters of the Universe

19:03 Why nobody picked The Odyssey

20:41 Project Hail Mary enters the team

23:20 Disclosure Day vs horror movies

24:42 Final teams revealed

25:08 Why nobody picked The Odyssey

26:08 Who actually has the best team?

26:41 The academic scoring debate: profit vs gross

26:46 Why Avengers: Doomsday might be a trap

30:03 Loser has to buy dinner

30:55 Could Indian movies ever compete in this draft?

34:00 Dhurandhar tangent: movie of the year?

35:21 2025 movie chat: Demon Slayer, Sinners and Superman

38:47 Final thoughts and sign-off

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

#CognitiveRecalibration #MovieDraft #2026Movies #BoxOffice #FilmPodcast

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sravan is joined by special guest Kireeti to break down Infinity Castle (and the Demon Slayer series as a whole): why it became a global phenomenon, how the movie cranks the animation and intensity to max, and what the three big arcs mean for what’s coming next. Non-spoiler thoughts up front, then we go full spoiler mode — including Shinobu’s showdown, Zenitsu finally locking in, and Akaza’s surprisingly heartbreaking backstory.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MShzvsMtqsU

0:35 – Welcome + guest Kireeti

1:42 – Why Demon Slayer is a global phenomenon (box office context)

4:26 – Series overview: what works, pacing, character focus

12:20 – Spoiler zone begins (series + movie)

20:34 – Why you must watch the series before Infinity Castle

24:38 – Arc 1: Shinobu vs Doma (Upper Two)

27:49 – Arc 2: Zenitsu ‘locks in’ (Thunder Breathing showdown)

32:39 – Arc 3: Akaza vs Tanjiro + Giyu (main event)

41:28 – Akaza’s tragic backstory + “redemption”

44:29 – The crows + Ubuyashiki kids mapping the castle

47:22 – Nezuko’s absence + what Muzan is really after

49:45 – Ratings + what else in 2025 cinema stacks up

1:00:36 – Quick anime recs: Kaiju No.8 + Solo Leveling

1:02:01 – Subs vs dubs debate

1:04:03 – When’s the next movie? (2027 talk)

1:05:01 – JJK movie next week + Season 3 timing

1:06:15 – Favourite characters (Tanjiro, Akaza, Hashira picks)

1:11:42 – Wrap-up + where to follow/contact

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

#cognitiverecalibration #demon slayer #kimetsunoyaiba #infinitycastle #animepodcast #animecommunity #animeedit #mugen train #tanjiro #nezuko #zenitsu #inosuke #hashira #akaza #mugen train #crunchyroll #animereview #movieriew #weebculture #otaku #animefans #subvsdub #melbournepodcast #podcastclips #spoilers

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

t’s that time of the year 🎄 — the Cognitive Recalibration Annual Christmas Special is back!

Sravan and Tarun are joined once again by Bhaskar and Kireeti for our most chaotic, funniest, and most festive episode of the year. Each of us brings a Christmas-themed pick and puts it through our Christmas Movie Test™ to decide what really qualifies as a Christmas movie (see below).

🎬 Movies discussed this year:

• The Polar Express (2004)
• Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
• My Secret Santa (Netflix)
• Man vs. Baby (Rowan Atkinson)

We debate:

• What actually makes a Christmas movie
• Nostalgia vs rewatch value
• Uncanny valley nightmares
• Santa Claus on trial in court
• Netflix Christmas logic
• Rowan Atkinson doing Rowan Atkinson things

Expect hot takes, derailed plot explanations, Christmas scoring chaos, and a lot of laughter.

🎅 Let us know which one you’d watch (or rewatch) this Christmas!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DuxZI1h3llY

00:37 – Welcome to the Christmas Special 🎄

00:44 – Christmas Movie Test explained

01:41 – Bhaskar: The Polar Express

03:10 – Christmas Movie Test scoring

04:25 – Box office, cult status & uncanny valley

06:29 – Tom Hanks & motion capture madness

09:46 – Story breakdown

14:31 – Themes, nostalgia & verdict

19:23 – Tarun: Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

21:10 – Plot overview

27:18 – Santa sent to a mental hospital

30:22 – Santa on trial

34:43 – Christmas score & verdict

37:40 – Sravan: My Secret Santa (Netflix)

38:44 – Mrs Doubtfire comparisons

43:22 – Fake Santa backlash

47:16 – Reveal & resolution

50:47 – Rating & Christmas score

53:30 – Kireeti: Man vs. Baby

54:15 – Rowan Atkinson chaos

57:47 – Baby subplot & humour

59:25 – Christmas Movie Test score

01:03:31 – Ranking all four films

01:05:30 – Final thoughts

01:06:53 – Merry Christmas & sign-off 🎄

🎄 THE CHRISTMAS MOVIE TEST (Cognitive Recalibration Edition)

A film must score highly across the following categories to qualify.

✅ 1. Christmas Centrality Test (0–2 points)

Would the story fall apart if Christmas were removed?

•2 points – Christmas is essential to the plot

•1 point – Christmas influences the story but is not essential

•0 points – Christmas is just background decoration

🌟 2. Christmas Themes Test (0–2 points)

Does the movie explore themes traditionally associated with Christmas?

•2 points – Strong themes (family, redemption, generosity, miracles)

•1 point – Light thematic resonance

•0 points – No Christmas themes

🎁 3. Christmas Aesthetic Test (0–1 point)

Does the film consistently use Christmas iconography, setting, music, or atmosphere?

•1 point – Christmas aesthetic is clearly present

•0 points – Minimal or no Christmas visuals or mood

🎅 4. Christmas Message Test (0–1 point)

At its heart, does the film deliver a message aligned with the Christmas spirit?

•1 point – Clear Christmas message (kindness, togetherness, gratitude)

•0 points – No Christmas message

🎄 5. Cultural Adoption Test (0–1 point)

Has the movie become part of audience holiday tradition, even unintentionally?

•1 point – Widely watched during Christmas / marketed as such

•0 points – Not associated with Christmas culturally

🔔 6. Holiday Release/Test of Intent (0–1 point)

Was the movie released during Christmas or clearly marketed as a Christmas film?

•1 point – Yes

•0 points – No

🎄 TOTAL SCORE: 0–8 Points

ScoreClassification

7–8Definitive Christmas Movie

5–6Probable Christmas Movie

3–4Debatable / Fringe Christmas Movie

0–2Not a Christmas Movie

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🧬 The First Family of Marvel returns!

In this episode of Cognitive Recalibration, Sravan and Tarun break down The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) — the long-awaited reboot starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Is it a return to form or another forgettable entry? We talk team dynamics, MCU fatigue, Galactus, and what’s next for Marvel Phase 5.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KjEIDVVTUIQ

🎙 Hosts: Sravan & Tarun

📩 Email: [email protected]

📲 Follow us: @CognitiveRecalibration on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and all podcast platforms

New episodes every week — subscribe, rate, and share!

0:00 - Intro music & welcome

0:35 - Fantastic Four 2025 overview

1:22 - First impressions (non-spoiler)

3:09 - Phase 1 vibes & runtime criticism

5:26 - Team balance & character depth

6:48 - Action light or just right?

8:14 - Galactus & visual effects

9:50 - Best Fantastic Four yet?

11:10 - Standout performances & casting thoughts

12:23 - Ranking vs. Superman & Thunderbolts

13:30 - Are we ready for Avengers: Doomsday?

14:22 - Post-Endgame decline & future recovery

15:50 - Missed opportunities for character development

16:45 - Spoiler warning begins

17:06 - Silver Surfer’s arc & Johnny Storm's subplot

18:08 - Galactus defeat felt underwhelming

19:07 - Not an action-first team

20:13 - Who’s coming through the multiverse portal?

21:54 - Doomsday casting & theories

23:52 - Clean slate post-Secret Wars?

24:45 - Will X-Men dominate Doomsday?

26:00 - Brief Jurassic World: Rebirth review

28:29 - What’s coming next?

29:18 - How to reach us

29:27 - Addressing listener comment on Superman (from @incredibleistic)

31:14 - Looking ahead to DC’s Clayface horror film

32:20 - Wrapping up: final thoughts on Fantastic Four

🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell icon for more movie breakdowns and discussions!

The equipment we use:

Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPb

Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLP

Rode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIp

XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgå

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

Cognitive Recalibration theme composed by Esteban:

Instagram: iam.wake

Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/iam_wake

Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:

Instagram: 5small

#FantasticFour #PedroPascal #MCU2025 #MarvelReview #Galactus #SilverSurfer #MovieReviewPodcast #PaisaVasool #CognitiveRecalibration #Phase5 #VanessaKirby #JosephQuinn #EbonMossBachrach #MCUReboot #ComicBookMovies

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superman (2025) Review – A Bold Reboot or Just Another Cape? 🦸‍♂️

We're back after a hiatus to talk about one of the most anticipated superhero films of the year – James Gunn’s Superman (2025). Is this the hopeful new beginning the DC Universe needed? We discuss our spoiler-free thoughts, dive deep into character portrayals, compare this reboot to past versions, unpack the comic-book-style storytelling, and explore what this means for the future of the DCU. From Krypto’s chaos to Lex Luthor’s motives, we cover it all. Tune in and recalibrate with us!

🎧 Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yR2zslMfGPU

📩 Reach out: [email protected]

📲 Follow us: @cognitiverecalibration on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 - Welcome Back & Hiatus Recap

00:36 - Superman (2025) First Impressions

03:03 - Non-Spoiler Review: Tone, Story & Casting

08:50 - Superman vs Clark Kent: A Balanced Portrayal?

11:44 - Ensemble Characters & Comic Book Roots

14:00 - Comparing to MCU & Snyderverse

17:29 - Superman’s Symbolism & Hope

19:04 - Spoiler Section Begins

20:01 - Best & Worst Action Sequences

22:00 - Lex Luthor’s Plan & Plot Threads

25:11 - Kryptonite Cell Scene & Comic Logic

30:01 - Superman’s Origin Tweak & Kara Zor-El

33:00 - Is the Movie “Woke”? & Future of the DCU

35:14 - What's Next: Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts & More

36:17 - Wrap-up, Socials & Final Thoughts

🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell icon for more movie breakdowns and discussions!

The equipment we use:

Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPb

Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLP

Rode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIp

XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgå

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

Cognitive Recalibration theme composed by Esteban:

Instagram: iam.wake

Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/iam_wake

Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:

Instagram: 5small

#Superman2025 #JamesGunn #DCUReboot #ComicBookMovies #SupermanReview #DCUniverse #KryptoTheDog #LexLuthor #RachelBrosnahan #DavidCorenswet #NicholasHoult #GuardiansStyle #MoviePodcast #CognitiveRecalibration #DCComics #SpoilerReview #MovieDiscussion

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Force still with us? In this episode, we're joined by long-time Star Wars fan Bhaskar to break down the current state of the franchise—from the highs of Andor to the lows of The Acolyte. We talk about the Disney+ overload, the trilogy that derailed itself, the missed opportunities, and whether it's time for a creative hiatus. There's plenty of fun, frustration, and fandom to go around—this one's for the galaxy brains. ✨

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MDgfxhURWtg

👇 Timestamps:

0:00 – Context for Episode

0:42 – Music + official podcast intro

1:16 – Welcome + Bhaskar joins the podcast

1:37 – Star Wars fan spectrum: from casual to hardcore

2:49 – Thoughts on The Acolyte so far

4:13 – Five years since the last movie, is TV filling the gap?

5:27 – Highs of Disney+ Star Wars (Mandalorian, Andor, Ahsoka)

6:11 – Volume of content & mediocrity problem

7:18 – Declining viewer motivation

8:24 – Star Wars fatigue & missed opportunities

11:03 – The Mandalorian & Book of Boba Fett burnout

12:16 – Prestige TV or quantity over quality?

13:52 – Budget vs. quality in Star Wars shows

15:36 – Visual effects & production consistency

17:24 – Inconsistent storytelling & directing

18:16 – Similarities with Marvel’s struggles

19:42 – Fan service vs. actual storytelling

20:51 – Rian Johnson’s Reddit rewrite controversy

24:13 – Week-to-week production changes?!

25:33 – VFX crunch & poor visuals

26:25 – Acolyte casting controversy

28:02 – Disney’s creative echo chambers?

29:13 – Corporate decision-making in creative studios

30:35 – Diversity: authentic or performative?

32:53 – Dathomir witches vs. Acolyte witches

34:18 – Lack of musical identity in Acolyte

35:10 – Should Star Wars take a break?

36:30 – History of movie gaps in Star Wars

38:38 – How Disney+ diluted Star Wars & Marvel

39:56 – The pattern of cancelled Star Wars movies

42:33 – Solo, recasting, and Elseworlds potential

47:30 – Should George Lucas return?

50:17 – Explore the future, not the past

53:37 – High-quality animation as the future?

55:52 – Andor’s success without fan demand

57:40 – Wrap up: What next for Star Wars?

58:06 – Merch jokes, Japan Celebration 2025, and outro

📲 Follow us: @CognitiveRecalibration on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

📧 Email: [email protected]

🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell icon for more movie breakdowns and discussions!

The equipment we use:

Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPb

Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLP

Rode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIp

XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgå

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

Cognitive Recalibration theme composed by Esteban:

Instagram: iam.wake

Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/iam_wake

Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:

Instagram: 5small

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

💥 Deadpool & Wolverine has finally arrived… and we’re (fashionably) late to the party! Recorded right after release, we’re finally dropping this long-overdue review along with a juicy MCU deep dive. From D23 announcements (Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom?!) to Deadpool cameos, future Marvel line-ups, and a full breakdown of our Japan theme park adventures – this one’s got it all.

👀 Why is RDJ back?

🐭 Which Disney park rules them all?

🤯 Which Deadpool are we even following?

🎢 And did we like the movie? Well… you’ll have to listen.

💬 Drop a comment with your MCU hopes & theories — and don’t forget to subscribe!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a2BEmB34g2M

👇 Timestamps:

0:00 – Why this episode is late  

1:31 – Intro + Return from Japan  

2:12 – Watching Deadpool in Japan  

3:06 – Disneyland & Universal Japan review  

6:36 – Deadpool & Wolverine (non-spoiler)  

8:07 – Deadpool comedy style  

9:13 – Hugh Jackman’s return & role  

11:26 – Weak villain arcs & story issues  

13:00 – Comparing Deadpool 1, 2 & 3  

14:21 – Spoiler section begins  

15:34 – All cameo breakdowns  

19:13 – Is this Earth-616 or Fox Universe?  

22:00 – Future of Deadpool in the MCU  

24:08 – Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom  

26:00 – Upcoming MCU movie lineup  

28:46 – Marvel TV shows & delays  

31:24 – Thunderbolts discussion + cast  

34:15 – Why RDJ was cast as Doom  

35:33 – Where to find us + TikTok viral video  

36:25 – Final thoughts on future Marvel films  

📲 Follow us: @CognitiveRecalibration on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

📧 Email: [email protected]

🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell icon for more movie breakdowns and discussions!

The equipment we use:

Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPb

Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLP

Rode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIp

XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgå

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

Cognitive Recalibration theme composed by Esteban:

Instagram: iam.wake

Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/iam_wake

Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:

Instagram: 5small

#DeadpoolAndWolverine #MCU #MarvelReview #CognitiveRecalibration #Deadpool3 #Wolverine #HughJackman #RyanReynolds #MovieReview #D23 #RobertDowneyJr #DisneylandJapan #MarvelCameos #FantasticFour #Thunderbolts

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙 Mickey 17, Snow White, Novocaine & Ne Zha 2 | Sci-Fi, Disney Flops & Action Twists

We're back with a stacked episode! Sravan and Tarun dive into Bong Joon Ho’s latest sci-fi dark comedy Mickey 17, unpack the controversial Snow White (2025) live-action reboot, spotlight the action-packed rom-com Novocaine, and review China's record-breaking animated sequel Ne Zha 2. Plus, thoughts on what’s coming next: Minecraft, Electric State, and more. 🧠🎥

Let us know what you thought of these films in the comments or on socials!

Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eyEhiOt5FCc

👇 Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro music + welcome

0:35 – Mickey 17 Review

4:18 – Performances & plot breakdown

7:18 – Overall impressions

8:49 – Disney’s Snow White: 2025 remake

11:40 – Cast critique & CGI dwarves

14:55 – Audience reactions & expectations

16:21 – Novocaine Review

18:54 – Action + dark humor combo

21:07 – Ne Zha 2 Review

23:32 – Animation & historical fantasy

26:00 – Minecraft, Electric State & what’s next

28:43 – Outro & how to contact us

📲 Follow us: @CognitiveRecalibration on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

📧 Email: [email protected]

🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell icon for more movie breakdowns and discussions!

The equipment we use:

Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPb

Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLP

Rode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIp

XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgå

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

Cognitive Recalibration theme composed by Esteban:

Instagram: iam.wake

Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/iam_wake

Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:

Instagram: 5small

#mickey17 #bongjoonho #snowwhite2025 #novocaine #nezha2 #robertpattinson #disneyliveaction #moviepodcast #scifimovies #actioncomedy #cognitiverecalibration

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first movie review of 2025 is here! We finally watched Captain America: Brave New World—but was it worth the wait? We dive into the strengths, weaknesses, action sequences, and Marvel’s future.

Is Anthony Mackie a great Captain America?

Was Red Hulk worth the hype?

Does this movie set up anything important for the MCU?

🎧 Tune in for our spoiler-filled breakdown, thoughts on the MCU’s declining hype, and what’s next for Marvel!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n3ggn8LX-oo

👇 Timestamps:

0:00 - Podcast Intro & Welcome Back!

0:36 - Our First Review of the Year: Captain America: Brave New World

2:03 - Cast & Performances: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Giancarlo Esposito

4:06 - Box Office Performance & Audience Reactions

6:22 - Strengths: What Worked in the Movie?

9:36 - Action Scenes: Winter Soldier Comparisons & Inconsistencies

12:49 - Story Breakdown: Adamantium, Red Hulk & The Leader’s Plan

18:39 - Villains & Weak Motivations

22:57 - Final Thoughts & The Future of Marvel

26:52 - Upcoming Marvel Movies & TV Shows

27:51 - How to Get in Touch + Next Podcast Episode

📲 Follow us: @CognitiveRecalibration on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

📧 Email: [email protected]

🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell icon for more movie breakdowns and discussions!

The equipment we use:

Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPb

Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLP

Rode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIp

XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgå

If you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:

Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87å

Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibration

Acast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibration

If you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.

If you wish to contact us to ask a question or give us some feedback, please do so via the channels below:

Facebook Page: Cognitive Recalibration

Instagram: cognitiverecalibration

Twitter: @CRecalibration

TikTok: @cogrecal

Cognitive Recalibration theme composed by Esteban:

Instagram: iam.wake

Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/iam_wake

Logo and Artwork created by Rita Sus:

Instagram: 5small

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld #MarvelReview #MCU #RedHulk #AnthonyMackie #MarvelPodcast #CognitiveRecalibration #MarvelMovies #SuperheroMovies #MovieReview

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cognitiverecalibration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.