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In this episode, we review the 2025 English language Hong Kong action film The Furious, directed by Kenji Tanigaki and starring Xie Miao and Joe Taslim. We discuss our favorite action sequences from the film, and we debate whether this may be the best martial arts action movie of the last decade.

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In this episode, we continue our weekly recaps of the third season of the hit HBO original series from the Game of Thrones universe, House of the Dragon, starring Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, and Olivia Cooke. We discuss how unique this episode was because it focused on one specific character’s point of view, and we debate whether Rhaenyra was right to deny Lord Corlys’ request.

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In this episode, we begin our weekly recaps of the second season of the hit Disney Plus original animated series from Marvel Studios titled X Men 97. We discuss whether dealing with multiple timelines in the first three episodes was too much for the start of the season, and we debate whether Magneto became too overconfident in the way he tried to manipulate Apocalypse.

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In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the blockbuster hit film Aliens, the sequel to the classic science fiction horror movie Alien, directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver. We discuss whether this story still holds up 40 years later, and we debate whether the sequel is better than the original film.

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In this episode, we continue our weekly recaps of the third season of the hit HBO original series from the Game of Thrones universe, House of the Dragon, starring Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, and Olivia Cooke. We discuss how the aftermath of the Battle of the Gullet has affected the main characters, and we debate whether Rhaena will be shown mercy if she confesses her actions to Rhaenyra.

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In this episode, we review the fifth and final season of the hit FX original series The Bear, starring Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, and Jon Bernthal. We discuss whether the series ended on a great note, and we debate whether it is one of the best FX original series of all time.

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In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1976 American horror/mystery classic starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, titled The Omen. We discuss whether this film still holds up as part of a legendary horror franchise, and we debate which remake most closely matches the original.

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In this episode, we begin our weekly recaps of the third season of the hit HBO original series from the Game of Thrones universe, House of the Dragon, starring Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, and Olivia Cooke. We discuss all of the mistakes Team Black made when dealing with the new dragon riders, and we debate whether Jace made the right decision in restraining Rhaenyra from joining the Battle of the Gullet.

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In this episode, we review the latest installment of the Toy Story franchise, titled Toy Story 5, starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack. We discuss when they will end this franchise for good, and we debate whether this story was worth telling.

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In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the action crime blockbuster franchise starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez titled The Fast and the Furious. We discuss how this franchise evolved from a grounded crime film into a fantastical science fiction series, and we debate whether it ruined racing movies.

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