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In this episode, join Christian and his special guests Amanda from Candid Cinema/Maude's Book Club, Mike from The Chatter After/Collider, and JD Duran from The Insession Film Podcast as they explore the far-reaching impact of streaming in Hollywood. Together, they unravel the dynamic changes and trends that streaming platforms have brought to the industry. Get ready for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of film and entertainment.


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Exploring the Rise of Streaming (13:25)
• Changing Viewer Habits (32:51)
• Creative Freedom Challenges and Original Content 
•  Concerns (55:42)
• Where To Follow Our Guests (1:23:37)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (1:27:46)

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Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA. Prepare for an exhilarating episode as Christian and Devin take you on a thrilling journey, revealing their  non-spoiler opinions and captivating insights on "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." 


 


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (07:34)
• Final Thoughts / Ratings (24:22)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (27:20)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 70%
• Devin: 70%
• Overall Score: 70%

 

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: James Mangold
• Writers: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, David Koepp, James Mangold
• Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen and Phoebe Waller-Bridge

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Nick Fury learns of a secret invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls; Fury joins his allies, and together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity. In this episode, join Christian and Devin as they share their non-spoiler opinions and insights on episodes 1-2 of Secret Invasion




TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Spoiler-Free Thoughts (06:05)
• Final Thoughts (20:19)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (24:47)

Grade: Ratings will only be provided once all episodes are accessible on Disney Plus

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Get ready for Netflix TUDUM 2023! Stay updated with trailers, announcements, and exciting news about your favorite shows and movies. Don't miss out! In this episode, Christian and Devin discuss the key moments and standout features of Netflix TUDUM 2023.



TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  to TUDUM 2023 (06:45)
• HEART OF STONE TRAILER(13:39)
• REBEL MOON TEASER (15:24)
• EXTRACTION 3 GREENLIT (17:19)
• SQUID GAME SEASON 2 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
  (19:37)
• AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER LIVE-ACTION TEASER (22:18)
• STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5 CASTING NEWS (25:58)
• THE WITCHER SEASON 3 CLIP (30:00)
• WEDNESDAY SEASON 2 TEASER (35:00)
• THREE-BODY PROBLEM TEASER (37:22)
• 'YOU' SEASON 5 TRAILER (39:23)
• ONE PIECE LIVE-ACTION REVEAL (41:31)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (48:47)

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'John Wick Chapter 4' and 'A Good Person' have hit store shelves on Blu-Ray. In this episode, Christian dives into the task of assessing the content and sharing his evaluation.

John Wick Chapter 4 Synopsis: John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

A Good Person Synopsis: Daniel (Morgan Freeman) is brought together with Allison (Florence Pugh), the once-thriving young woman with a bright future who was involved in an unimaginable tragedy that took his daughter's life. As grief-stricken Daniel navigates raising his teenage granddaughter and Allison seeks redemption, they discover that friendship, forgiveness, and hope can flourish in unlikely places.



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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• A Good Person Blu-Ray Review (03:27)
• John Wick Chapter 4 Blu-Ray Review (12:13)
• Closing (23:09)

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Disney and Pixar's "Elemental," an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. In this episode, join Christian and Devin as they share their non-spoiler opinions and insights on the film "Elemental".


 


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (06:15)
• Final Thoughts / Ratings (21:10)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (24:44)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 80%
• Devin: 70%
• Overall Score: 75%

 

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Peter Sohn
• Writer: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, Brenda Hsueh
• Stars: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie and Ronnie Del Carmen
  
  

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"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a '90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformer -- the Maximals -- to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. In this episode, join Christian and Devin as they share their non-spoiler opinions and insights on the film.

 


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (06:54)
• Spoiler Section (20:22)
• Final Thoughts / Ratings (28:24)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (31:20)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 75%
• Devin: 76%
• Overall Score: 75.5%

 

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Steven Caple Jr.
• Writer: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber
• Stars: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Luna Lauren Velez
  
  

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In this episode, join Christian and special guest Leo Rydel as they share their non-spoiler opinions and insights on the film "The Flash" Worlds collide in "The Flash" when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian... albeit not the one he's looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?


 


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (12:25)
• Final Thoughts / Ratings (30:30)
• Where To Find Leo (35:00)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (37:41)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 75%
• Leo: 84%
• Overall Score: 79.5%

 

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Andy Muschietti
• Writer: Christina Hodson
• Stars: Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck, and Ezra Miller
  
  

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler thoughts and insights on Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse. Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered.
 


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (05:30)
• Final Thoughts / Ratings (20:44)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (23:30)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 100%
• Devin: 99%
• Overall Score: 99.5%

 

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson
  Writer: Phil Lord, Chris Miller, David Callaham
  Stars: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, and Oscar Isaac
  
  

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler thoughts and insights on Ted Lasso Seasson 3 An American football coach is hired to manage a British soccer team; what he lacks in knowledge, he makes up for in optimism, determination and biscuits.
 


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (07:44)
• Final Thoughts / Ratings (27:57)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (31:10)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 85%
• Devin: 75%
• Overall Score: 80%

 

SERIES  INFO:

• Synopsis: An American football coach is hired to manage a British soccer team; what he lacks in knowledge, he makes up for in optimism, determination, and biscuits. 
• Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster
• TV Network: Apple TV+

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