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Christian, Devin, and Amanda Review  "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" based on the novel written by Suzanne Collins. Set 64 years before the events of the first film, its plot follows the events that eventually lead a young Coriolanus Snow on the path to becoming the tyrannical leader of Panem, including his relationship with the Hunger Games tribute Lucy Gray Baird during the year of the 10th Hunger Games. It stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, Jason Schwartzman, and Viola Davis. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes releases exclusively in theatres on November 17, 2023, by Lionsgate

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. TBOSBAS Spoiler Free Section (09:56)
3. TBOSBAS Spoiler Section (38:46)
4. Where to Find Amanda: (01:25:02)
5. Coming Up Next / Closing (01:26:37)

'KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON ' GRADES: 

• Christian: 90/100
• Devin: 82/100
• Amanda: 90/100
• Overall  Score: 90/100

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Christian & Devin review Nia DaCosta's THE MARVELS (Spoiler-Free ). In the film, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol's powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe. It stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and Samuel L. Jackson. The Marvels releases exclusively in theatres on November 10, 2023, by Walt Disney Pictures. Interview with Director Nia DaCosta, Executive Producer Mary Livanos, and Composer Laura Karpman out now.


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. The Marvles Review  (04:29)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (24:12)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing  (30:16)

'KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON ' GRADES: 

• Christian: 65/100
• Devin: 62/100
• Overall  Score: 63.5/100

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Christian and Devin review Season 2 of Loki (Episodes 2-6), a Disney+ original series set within Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [Spoiler-Free] Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius, Hunter B-15 and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose. The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Rafael Casal, Tara Strong, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, Neil Ellice, with Jonathan Majors, Ke Huy Quan and Owen Wilson. Marvel Studios' Loki, Season 2 Premieres Thursday, October 5 on Disney+ with new episodes weekly.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Loki Season 2 Spoiler Free Reactions (08:49)
3. Loki Season 2  Spoiler  Reactions  (20:49)
4. Final Thoughts  and Ratings (29:51)
5. Coming Up Next / Closing (33:16)

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Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free review of GEN V,  a Prime Video series set in the diabolical world of The Boys. Gen V expands the universe to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes-preferably with lucrative endorsements. As the students vie for popularity and good grades, it's clear that the stakes are much higher when superpowers are involved. The series cast includes Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi. Gen V also features guest stars Clancy Brown and Jason Ritter, as well as appearances from Jessie T. Usher, Colby Minifie, and P.J. Byrne, reprising their roles from The Boys. Gen V premieres exclusively on Prime Video on September 29 with 3 episodes, followed by new episodes weekly.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. GEN V Episodes 4-8  FREE Spoiler Reactions (09:36)
3. GEN V Episodes 4-8  SPOILER Reactions (20:34)
4. Final Thoughts and Ratings (39:40)
5. Coming Up Next / Closing (45:22)

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Christian, Leo Review  "Invincible"  Season 2 Part 1 (Episodes 1-4) 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. On the ladder half of this episode, Christian evaluates the 4K Blu-ray disc of Blue Beetle.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. 'Invincible'  Spoiler Free Review  (09:15)
3. Final Thoughts (26:50)
4. Where to Find Leo (33:14)
5. Coming Up Next (34:51)
6. Blue Beetle 4K Blu-ray Review (37:26)
7. Closing (48:49)

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Christian and Devin Review  "Five Nights At Freddy's "  The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy's won't be so easy to make it through.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. 'Five Nights At Freddy's Review  (08:46)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (24:59)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing  (28:57)

'KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON ' GRADES: 

• Christian: 60/100
• Devin: 55/100
• Overall  Score: 57.5/100

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Christian, Devin, and Amanda Review  "Killers of the Flower Moon"  an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), "Killers of the Flower Moon" tracks the suspicious murders of members of the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight after oil was discovered underneath their land. "Killers of the Flower Moon" also stars Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, and is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, based on David Grann's best-selling book. And on the ladder half of this episode, Christian evaluates the 4K Blu-ray disc of BARBIE.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Review  (08:49)
3. 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Final Thoughts / Ratings (32:30)
4. Where to Find Amanda: (37:52)
5. Coming Up Next (39:00)
6. Barbie 4K Blu-ray Review (41:27)
7. Closing (50:29)

'KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON ' GRADES: 

• Christian: 95/100
• Devin: 92/100
• Amanda: 95/100
• Overall  Score: 95/100

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Christian, Devin, and Amanda review The Fall of the House of Usher. From Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, a wicked horror series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege, and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Spoiler Free Reactions  (11:15)
3. Flanaverse Series Ranked (30:27)
4. Final Thoughts and Ratings (38:30)
5. Where to Find Amanda  (43:04)
6. Coming Up Next / Closing (44:22)

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 Christian and Devin review Continental: From the World of John Wick Episode 3 .The three-part event will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.  Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Spoiler Free Thoughts (08:10)
3. Final Thoughts (23:46)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (27:14)

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Christian ans Devin review Episodes 1 of Loki Season 2, a Disney+ original series set within Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [Spoiler-Free] Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius, Hunter B-15 and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose. The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Rafael Casal, Tara Strong, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, Neil Ellice, with Jonathan Majors, Ke Huy Quan and Owen Wilson. Marvel Studios' Loki, Season 2 Premieres Thursday, October 5 on Disney+ with new episodes weekly.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Loki Episode 1  Spoiler Free Reactions (05:28)
3. Final Thoughts (21:31)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (22:28)

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