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The Countdown to Avengers Doomsday continues! 🔥

Welcome to Phase 2 of Countdown to Doomsday, where we continue our journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the road to Avengers: Doomsday.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the next phase of the MCU with reviews, rankings, reactions, and plenty of debate. Which movies still hold up? Which ones have fallen in our rankings? And how does this phase fit into the bigger picture of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

As we get closer to Avengers: Doomsday, we’re revisiting the MCU one phase at a time before ultimately ranking the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

COUNTDOWN TO DOOMSDAY continues every two weeks on Hondo’s Blockbuster as we work our way through every era of Marvel leading up to Avengers: Doomsday.

Drop your MCU Phase 2 ranking in the comments and let us know what we got right — and what we got completely wrong.

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With Avengers: Doomsday on the horizon, we’re going back to where it all started and revisiting every phase of the MCU leading up to the next Avengers movie. In Episode 1, we break down and rank every movie from Marvel Phase 1, including:

00:00 Marvel Studios tried stealing OUR idea 00:49 Intro 03:34 Phase 1 + When we fell in love with the MCU 06:50 The Incredible Hulk 18:07 Iron Man 2 29:20 Thor 38:33 Captain America The First Avenger 50:36 Iron Man 01:01:00 The Avengers

We’ll discuss what still holds up, what hasn’t aged quite as well, our favorite moments and characters, and ultimately rank all six Phase 1 movies from worst to best. How does Phase 1 hold up nearly two decades later? And which movie deserves the #1 spot? Drop your Phase 1 ranking in the comments!

COUNTDOWN TO DOOMSDAY A full journey through the MCU as we revisit, review and rank every Marvel phase on the road to Avengers: Doomsday. Subscribe to Hondo’s Blockbuster and follow along as the countdown continues!

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MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! (and our 1 Year Anniversary of the Channel!) In this video, we’re hosting an Ultimate Star Wars Character Draft, where we build the best possible teams using iconic heroes, villains, and fan-favorite characters from across the galaxy. From legendary Jedi and Sith to bounty hunters, rebels, and Mandalorians, no corner of the galaxy is off-limits. Who made the BEST picks? Which squad would win in an all-out battle? And did your favorite character make the cut? 

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Level of Star Wars Fandom + Favorite Star Wars Movie 09:42 Darth Vader 15:49 Boba Fett 20:00 Obi Wan Kenobi 22:08 How to fix the Obi Wan show 31:00 R2D2 34:55 Darth Maul 40:10 Luke Skywalker 43:20 Sequel Trilogy Luke.. (Time to debate The Last Jedi) 57:00 The Mandalorian (Din Djarin) 01:03:40 Kit Fisto 01:08:50 Han Solo 01:13:10 Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) 01:19:08 K2SO 01:22:13 C3PO 01:25:07 Max Rebo 01:26:06 Ponda Baba 01:27:10 Hondo Ohnaka 01:28:20 General Grievous, Count Dooku, Babu Frik, 01:31:35 Princess Leia 01:34:00 Starkiller, Darth Bane, BB-8 01:35:24 Chewbacca 01:36:15 Grogu, Ahsoka Tano, Cad Bane 01:37:27 The Clones (Rex, Cody, Fives, etc.) 👇 Drop your dream lineup in the comments and let us know who WON the draft!

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What happens when the worlds of movies and golf collide? In this fun and creative video, we’re picking the movie characters we’d love to hit the course with—from hilarious personalities to ultra-competitive legends! Who makes our dream golf team? Who’s bringing the laughs, and who’s taking the game way too seriously? 👀 In this video, we: 🏌️ Give Our Picks For The Masters 😂 Draft our favorite movie characters for the ultimate golf outing 🎥 Explore iconic personalities from across film genres 🏆 Build the perfect golf squad Gabe's mind is a WILD PLACE - this one is packed with laughs, debates, and VERY unexpected picks! 

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro + Masters Picks 02:38 Round 1 08:08 Round 2 12:52 Round 3 17:52 Round 4 22:42 Round 5 25:30 Round 6 30:27 Round 7 32:56 Honorable Mentions 33:56 Avengers Doomsday vs Dune 3 

Which movie character would YOU golf with? Who would dominate on the course? Who did we miss?

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It’s Opening Night, and we’re stepping up to the plate with the ultimate Baseball Movie Draft! From iconic classics to fan favorites, we’re building our dream lineup of the greatest baseball films ever made. Who takes the #1 pick? Which movies are steals? And which ones get left in the dugout? 👀 In this video, we: 🔥 Draft the best baseball movies of all time ⚾ Debate legendary picks and hidden gems 🎥 Share our favorite moments, quotes, and performances 🏆 Crown the ultimate baseball movie lineup 

Timestamps: 00:00 INTRO 02:00 ROUND 1 09:26 ROUND 2 19:00 ROUND 3 27:48 ROUND 4 39:30 ROUND 5 45:48 HONORABLE MENTIONS 

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From romantic classics to intense dramas and stylish action hits, Ryan Gosling has delivered some of the most memorable performances in modern cinema. Can we build the Top 10 of Ryan Gosling movies? Before going to see Project Hail Mary, Aj & I attempt to rank Ryan Gosling's best 10 movies. We each get only 1 veto. Whether you love The Notebook or prefer Drive, this list covers the very best of his career.

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Get the inside scoop on this year’s Oscar predictions with The Hollywood Reporter’s awards expert David Canfield! In this episode, we break down the biggest contenders for the Academy Awards, including potential winners for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more. David shares his expert analysis on the films, performances, and industry trends shaping the 2026 Oscar race. From festival favorites and critical darlings to possible surprise nominees, we explore who has the momentum—and who might be headed for an upset on Hollywood’s biggest night. 🎬 

In this conversation, we cover: - Who Will Have The Bigger Night - Sinners vs One Battle After Another - Why did the academy turn on Timothée Chalamet - Can Michael B Jordan ride the momentum - Possible dark horse contenders - How critics, guild awards, and festivals influence the Academy Awards race - & MORE 

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro + David Canfield’s Work at THR 02:20 Cover Stories with Ryan Coogler & Scarlett Johansson 05:15 Kate Hudson is the best - but not everyone is 06:50 Attending the Oscars 09:35 BEST ACTOR 20:50 BEST ACTRESS 22:20 BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS 28:12 BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR 34:05 BEST DIRECTOR & SCREENPLAY 39:00 BEST PICTURE 44:18 ALL OTHER CATEGORIES (“Speed” Round) 55:15 A look ahead - Movies that may be nominated in 2027

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Pixar's newest movie HOPPERS releases this weekend in theaters.. SO In this episode of Movie Draft, we’re picking the Best Pixar Movies of All Time! From emotional masterpieces to laugh-out-loud adventures, we’re drafting our ultimate lineup from the legendary animation studio Pixar Animation Studios. Will classics like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles make the cut? What about fan favorites like Coco, Up, or Inside Out? 👀 

00:00 Intro

02:05 Old Pixar vs New Pixar

03:35 Best Animation Studio

05:00 Round 1

12:55 Round 2

18:52 Round 3

23:40 Round 4

29:05 Round 5

32:51 Honorable Mentions

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What are the biggest Oscar snubs of all time — the performances and films that didn’t even get nominated? In this Movie Draft, we break down the most shocking Academy Awards omissions and debate which actors and movies were completely ignored by the Oscars. From legendary performances to genre-defining classics, we’re drafting the most unforgettable non-nominated Oscar snubs in Academy Awards history. Which cinematic masterpieces were overlooked? Which actors were robbed of recognition? And which year had the most controversial ballot? 

Some of the movies & actors listed: - The Dark Knight - Zodiac - Leonardo DiCaprio - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - Prisoners - The Shining - Adam Sandler - & more 

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:10 - Round 1 09:16 - Best Movie Theater In Miami 11:19 - Round 2 18:43 - Round 3 24:41 Round 4 32:09 - Round 5 38:15 - Honorable Mention 

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In this exclusive interview, Mark Kerr — former UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and MMA pioneer — opens up about his legendary fighting career, his connection to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and the personal battles he faced outside the cage. Mark Kerr discusses: Working with and being portrayed by The Rock The impact of The Smashing Machine documentary His work with Datavault AI - NIL Exchange Overcoming addiction and personal struggles Mental health in combat sports Lessons learned from fighting at the highest level His early days dominating the UFC The evolution of mixed martial arts Known as “The Smashing Machine,” Mark Kerr was one of the most feared fighters of the early UFC era. 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews.  

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