Final Review

In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz make the journey back to Woodsboro for the newest sequel, er…, reboot, er…, “re-quel” to the Scream franchise. As the filmmaking triumvirate Radio Silence takes over the franchise from the legendary Wes Craven, our duo discusses how a new entry in the legendary meta-horror franchise has adapted to an era where all movies are self-aware. This review celebrates David Arquette’s career best work, the gleeful brutality of the kills, an excellent new generation of fresh faced victims, and Scream 5’s place in the franchise’s rankings.

"It’s an honor."

(SPOILERS begin at 15:44)

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In this episode, Claudio and Oz answer the phone and share their favorite scary movies as they return to Wes Craven’s 1996 classic: Scream. With the release of a new “re-quel” Scream (2022), Final Review journeys back to the time of land lines with the film popularized the modern form of meta-horror. Categories this week include Wes Craven’s filmography and legacy compared to other horror greats, meta filmmaking, and the all time great slasher films.

“I’ll be right backkkkkkk!”

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In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz are dragged back to make a sequel to last week's Final Review by the corporate overlords at Warner Bros in a discussion of The Matrix Resurrections. The tandem grapples with the new film's meta commentary while figuring out where the film should rank among The Matrix franchise. Stay tuned for a celebration of Jonathan Groff, bewilderment at the action scenes, and a special note to critics who feel the need to compareSpider-Man: No Way Home andThe Matrix Resurrections.

"Nothing comforts anxiety like a little nostalgia."

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In this bonus episode, Claudio and Oz head up to Maine to leave a cow by the waterside in tribute to an iconic actress who passed away at the age of 99 on New Year's Eve, Betty White. A few minutes are spent on the glorious stupidity of Lake Placid before the duo turns focus to the career and genuine decency of the legendary comedienne who graced this film with its finest moments.

"I'm rooting for the crocodile. I hope he swallows your friends whole. You might want to arrest me for that too. Is that a crime? To wish the chewing of law enforcement?"

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In this edition of Final Review, Claudio and Oz take the red pill and learn kung fu as they follow the white rabbit back into the Matrix. With the recent release of The Matrix Resurrections, Final Review takes the chance to celebrate the Wachowskis seminal 1999 sci-fi masterpiece. Join them for a deep discussion of Keanu Reeves' filmography, the underrating of Laurence Fishburne, the greatest action scenes in movie history, and the eternal debate of imaginary steak vs real cheese soup.

Whoa!

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This week Claudio and Oz pack their giant teddy bears and dust off their Run-DMC cassettes for a special holiday themed trip to the Christmas Party at Nakatomi Plaza. They'll discuss Die Hard's place in the pantheons of both action cinema and among the great holiday classics. Top 5 categories this week include Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, 80s Action movies and, of course, the greatest Christmas movies of all time. So take off your shoes and make little fists with your toes and settle in for the latest Final Review.

"Now I have a Final Review! Ho-Ho-Ho"

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