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Here are the shows that we enjoyed in 2025! (And as before, these are not in any specific order of preference.)

THE PITT - HBO MAX - (SEASON 2 PREMIERE 1/11)

SHRINKING - APPLE TV (SEASON 3 PREMIERE 1/28)

BLACK MIRROR - NETFLIX

FALLOUT - AMAZON PRIME - SEASON 2 ON NOW

THE STUDIO - APPLE TV

ANDOR - DISNEY PLUS

DYING FOR SEX - HULU

PLURIBUS - APPLE TV

TASK - HBO MAX

THE LOWDOWN - HULU

GEN V - AMAZON PRIME - SEASON 2 ON NOW

PEACEMAKER - HBO MAX

SMILING FRIENDS - HBO MAX

SOUTH PARK - PARAMOUNT PLUS

SQUID GAME - NETFLIX

Lots of new shows coming up this year, as well as many shows listed above returning in 2026! ENJOY! Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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The FIRST Kickstart for 2026, and it's ALL about the Stranger Things 5 FINALE!

AND AGAIN, SPOILERS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND OHHHH BOY...

ENJOY!

Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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There aren't any numbers here because that would imply a ranking. (Or at the very least, can draw the question about ranking.)

Here are this movies that at least one of dug this year:

SINNERS

Directed by Ryan Coogler

Written by Ryan Coogler

From IMDB: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

When this was announced, I wasn't sure of what to make of it. Surely, a dip into the From Dusk Til Dawn pond wasn't a thing that crossed my mind, but we got a wee bit of that here.

Currently on HBO Max

WEAPONS

Directed by Zach Cregger

Written by Zach Cregger

From IMDB: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

What a great follow-up to Gregger's Barbarian. Not quite as What-The-Fuck-y as Barbarian, but it's not in short supply of nuttiness.

Currently on HBO Max

PREDATOR: BADLANDS

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg

Written by Patrick Aison and Dan Trachtenberg

From IMDB: A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Dan Trachtenberg returns to the Predator franchise for the third time in his career and the second time in 2025. (See below,) This time, telling the story through a young Predator out to prove to his father and his clan he is worthy of his armor.

Currently in theaters with Cinema AT Home rentals coming soon.

PREDATOR: KILLER of KILLERS

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg

Written by Micho Robert Rutare

From IMDB: Three of the fiercest warriors in human history become prey to the ultimate killer of killers.

With only his third feature film of his career, Trachtenberg tells his latest stories from Man versus Predator saga in animation form this time. Great storytelling all around, with a TON of Easter Eggs to be had. Currently on Hulu

FRANKENSTEIN

Directed by Guillermo del Toro

Written by Guillermo del Toro

From IMDB: Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Del Toro makes his way back into the class monster stories with his own take on Mary Shelley's well-worn story of the same name. But he does it only in a way that GDT can.

Currently on Netflix

SORRY, BABY

Directed by Eva Victor

Written by Eva Victor

From IMDB: After a tragic event, a woman finds herself alone while everyone else continues with their lives as if nothing had happened.

*THUNDERBOLTS

Directed by Jake Schreier Written by Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo, and Kurt Busiek

From IMDB: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Currently on Disney +

COMPANION

Directed by Drew Hancock

Written by Drew Hancock

From IMDB: A weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin turns into chaos after it's revealed that one of the guests is not what they seem.

Currently on Prime Video and HBO Max

Superman

Directed by James Gunn

Written by James Gunn

From IMDB: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

Wake Up, Dead Man

Directed by Rian Johnson

From IMDB: Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.

BLACK BAG

Directed by Steven Soderbergh

Written by David Koepp

From IMDB: When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.

Currently on Prime Video, and Available to Rent on All Rental Platforms, as well as 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. CHAINSAW MAN THE MOVIE - REZE ARC

Directed by Tatsuya YoshiharaWritten by Tatsuki Fujimoto and Hiroshi Seko

From IMDB: Denji encounters a new romantic interest, Reze, who works at a coffee café.

2025 had a really nice mixed bag of movies we dug, and very little we didn't. We're looking forward to 2026 with some new stuff including new additions to Patreon for us to engage with all of you a little more!

Here's to another year of great movies! ENJOY! Love and Rockets,

Corey, Joseph, and Freddy

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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The final Kickstart for 2025, and it's ALL about Stranger Things 5: Part 2.

SPOILERS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND OHHHH BOY...

ENJOY!

Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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Ohhhhh, boy. Our last A Very Tubi Christmas commentary for 2025 is doozy.

No Gary Busey for the sequel, but there are some other recogniizable faces from horror in 2008's Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust!

From IMDB: The deranged cookie murderer known as the The Gingerdead Man is about to crash a studio lot and leave behind a trail of bloody murder and hilarious mayhem.

We hope you enjoy this one more than we did! 👀

It's currently playing Tubi, Pluto, and Roku, and for rent at the usual streaming outlets.

ENJOY!

Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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The last KS before Christmas!

When this week gets away from you (because it will), take 3 deep breaths in through your nose, and exhale out of your mouth. It's good to get fresh oxygen to your brain and lungs before you haul back to wrap your racist uncle on his chin, which he will most certainly deserve. (Also, have an ice pack on stand-by. Standard protocol for family holidays.)

ENJOY!

Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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Hello All,

In an attempt to make up for losing the Jack Frost commentary, we're covering it's sequel this week!

It's Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman! (Jack Frost 2, for short.)

From IMDB: The mutant killer snowman Jack Frost returns to kill more people during Christmas.

It's currently playing Tubi, Pluto, and Roku, and for rent at the usual streaming outlets.

ENJOY!

Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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Our A Very Tubi Christmas month of December is trucking along with Kickstart #3!

We chatter about lots of rando stuff including a mini-review of Five Nights At Freddy's 2!

ENJOY!

Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

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As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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Hello All,

We had to pivot into what was supposed to be Movie #3 this month due to a technical issue with the Jack Frost recordings. (It may or may not be next week's episode, but we'll have to dig into things a bit more before we know if it's usuable.)

But, today, it's The Naughty List of Mr. Scrooge!

From IMDB: Former college friends reunite 10 years after a tragedy during a production of A Christmas Carol. Gathering at a winter chalet, they are stalked and killed one by one by someone dressed as a terrifying Ebenezer Scrooge.

It's currently playing Tubi, Pluto, and Roku, and for rent at the usual streaming outlets.

ENJOY!

Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

------------------

As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

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Kickstart Dos for A Very Tubi Christmas December!

Congratulations to our friend Whitney Anne Adams and the opening of Five Nights at Freddy's 2! Whitney of course did all of the costume design in the movie, which had a NICE opening weekend at the box office. (Historically, box office wasn't the most important thing in our business. But, right now, with the theatrical experience once again at a crossroads, and the threat of that going away or shrinking again, it's the highest thing on the list.)

ENJOY!

Love and Rockets,

Corey and Joseph

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If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation:

Entertainment Community Fund

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work

------------------

As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America:

United States

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988.

Canada

https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1

1 (833) 456-4566

Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you.

Be mindful of your surroundings.

Karate in the Garage Linkages