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In this episode, we review a one off episode of the hit FX original series The Bear, starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss Bachrach. We discuss why the creators chose to do a single flashback episode featuring Mikey and Richie going on a road trip as the series approaches its final season, and we debate whether the show returns to Jon Bernthal’s character too often to move certain plots forward.

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In this episode, we review the latest science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg, titled Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo. We discuss whether Steven Spielberg still has the skill as a legendary director, and we debate whether the film successfully delivers on its plot.

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In this episode, we review the Amazon Prime original series starring Nicolas Cage titled Spider Noir. We discuss whether this character, after debuting in the Into the Spider Verse film series, was worth getting a full television show, and we debate whether Nicolas Cage successfully portrayed an interesting and unique version of Spider Man.

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In this episode, we review the sixth installment of the blockbuster Scary Movie franchise, titled Scary Movie 6, starring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and Kim Wayans. We discuss whether this kind of comedy can still be well received as it was in past decades, and we debate whether the franchise has been saved now that the Wayans brothers are back controlling the series.

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In this episode, we review the 2026 crime comedy I Love Boosters, the second film written and directed by Boots Riley, starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, and Demi Moore. We discuss whether this film is a strong follow-up to his well-received movie Sorry to Bother You. We also debate whether his writing style remains unique and entertaining without becoming too over-the-top or preachy.

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In this episode, we conclude our weekly recaps of the hit HBO original series Euphoria, starring Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney. We discuss our reaction to learning that this was the final episode of the series, and we debate whether the show's legacy will be remembered positively for its innovation or negatively because of the off camera controversies.

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In this episode, we review the 2026 sci-fi/horror film Backrooms, based on a popular web series and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Duplass. We discuss whether daytime horror films create even better scares than traditional nighttime horror, and we debate whether the story of the film made sense.

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In this episode, we review the fifth and final season of the Amazon Prime original series The Boys, starring Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty. We discuss whether this final season wrapped up the series in the best or worst way, and we debate whether the show can be considered the best live-action superhero series ever.

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In this episode, we continue our weekly recaps of the hit HBO original series Euphoria, starring Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney. We discuss whether we appreciated learning about Ali’s history in this episode, and we debate whether this episode was good enough to make up for the last two.

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In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2006 concluding film in the original live-action X-Men trilogy, X-Men: The Last Stand, starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Halle Berry. We discuss whether the film has aged well, especially as one of the early adaptations of the superhero genre, and we debate whether we liked how the Phoenix Saga with Jean Grey was handled.

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