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Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Dev Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Spoiler Free Section (03:47)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (15:24)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (19:35)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 90/100
• Devin:  86/100
• Overall  Score: 88/100

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Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.  This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence -- and our own. The epic new film will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins, and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Spoiler Free Section (08:10)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (26:57)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (31:04)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 70/100
• Devin:  67/100
• Overall  Score: 68.5/100

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Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions to Immaculate.  Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, Euphoria, The White Lotus) stars as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia's warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Spoiler Free Section (05:38)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (21:14)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (22:14)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 80/100
• Devin:  81/100
• Overall  Score: 80/100

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In this 4K Blu-ray Review Roundup, Christian assesses the quality of the 4K Blu-ray editions of 'Wonka,' 'Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom,' 'The Color Purple Remake,' "Wednesday Season 1, and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.' Let's delve into the details!

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom (02:24)
3. Wonka (05:09)
4. The Color Purple Remake (09:07)
5. Wednesday (12:10)
6. The Hunger Games: TBOSAS (14:45)
7. Coming Up Next / Closing  (20:35)

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Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free reactions of  Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Spoiler Free Section (06:14)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (27:33)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (32:19)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 60/100
• Devin:  65/100
• Overall  Score: 62.5/100

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Christian and Devin Review the first two episodes of X-MEN 97. A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. Now streaming on Dinsey Plus,

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. X-Men 97 Spoiler Free Review  (06:32)
3. Final Thoughts (25:12)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing  (30:12)

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Christian and Devin Review  "Invincible"  Season 2 Part 2 (Episodes 5-8). Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the story revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. 'Invincible' S2 Part 2  Spoiler Free Review  (08:09)
3. Final Thoughts (29:20)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing  (32:18)

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Christian and Amanda dive deep into the spoilers of  DUNE: PART 2. “Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Dune Part 2 Spoiler Review (10:48)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:04:42)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (01:09:22)

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Christian reviews the Netflix film Damsel.  A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Spoiler Free Section (02:31)
3. Final Thoughts / Ratings (10:19)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (13:03)

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Christian and Devin review the first two episodes of SHOGUN. Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Spoiler Free Section (08:19)
3. No Ratings! (30:20)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (32:46)

GRADES:  We will not be rating this series until all episodes have been released on Tue, Apr 23, 2024, during our spoiler review.

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