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🔪 Dexter Morgan is back, and things are already getting deadly!

In this episode of Movie Lovers Unite, John DiGregorio is joined by special guest Anastasia Elfman to break down Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, Episode 1, “Risky Business.”

Does the season premiere deliver a killer start, or are there already signs of trouble ahead?

John and Anastasia dive into the episode's biggest moments, character developments, shocking twists, and what this premiere could mean for the rest of the season.

From the performances to the storytelling, we're discussing what worked, what didn't, and where Dexter Morgan's journey might be heading next.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING:

This episode contains major spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, Episode 1.

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Did “Risky Business” deliver a killer premiere? What are your predictions for the rest of Season 2?

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🎬 Host: John DiGregorio

🎭 Special Guest: Anastasia Elfman

00:00

Introduction & Halloween Catch-up

01:40

Clayface Discussion

03:36

Dexter’s Midlife Crisis & Opening Scene

05:06

Dexter’s Changing Methods & Harry’s Code

07:02

Opening Montage & Special Appearances

08:54

Claudette Wallace & The New York Ripper

10:34

Harrison Graduates the Police Academy

13:16

Harrison’s New Apartment & Dexter’s Priorities

16:43

Blessing & Dexter’s Apartment Makeover

18:02

The New York Ripper & Dan Stevens’ Killer

21:29

Dexter vs. Al Walker (Rapunzel)

26:40

Rapunzel Confrontation & Dexter’s Identity

30:59

Dan Stevens’ Killer & Future Threats

33:19

Joey Quinn Returns

35:42

Harry’s Code & The New York Ripper

40:01

Dexter’s Aging & Episode Pacing

44:00

Anastasia’s Projects & Upcoming Reviews

45:59

Closing Remarks & Listener Voicemails

46:33

Outro

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DC is diving into the disturbing world of body horror with CLAYFACE (2026), and we're breaking it all down!

John and Rossie discuss the performances, shocking body horror, practical and CGI effects, and the tragic transformation of Matt Hagen.

Does Clayface deliver something truly special for DC, or does it fall short of its potential?

We start with our non-spoiler thoughts before diving into spoilers, including some of the film's most disturbing moments.

SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for CLAYFACE (2026).

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00:00 – Intro & First Impressions

01:40 – Clayface Origin & Body Horror Vibes (The Fly & Darkman)

03:00 – The Rise & Fall of Matt Hagen

05:00 – Practical Makeup & Brutal Gore

07:10 – Betrayals, Smear Campaigns & Losing It All

10:20 – Enter Dr. Caitlin Core (Naomi Ackie)

12:40 – The Face Repair & That Uncomfortable Eye Injection

13:50 – The Red Carpet Flex & Early Side Effects

16:15 – Triggering the Morph: Stress & Emotional Control

17:10 – The Trippy Sleep Study Scene

19:45 – First Shapeshift & Revenge on the Lawyer

21:00 – Betrayed by Sean: The Suffocation Scene

22:30 – Going Full Slasher on the Mob Boss

25:20 – The Nightclub Infiltration & Dance Scene

27:35 – Confronting the Boss: Slicing & Cellular Revenge

28:55 – Matt in the Bathtub & Shadow Club Homage

31:00 – Becoming a Monster: The Detective Confrontation

33:25 – The Gruesome Airplane Bathroom Scene

34:50 – The Sewer Ending & Tragic Romance Twist

38:35 – Performance of a Lifetime: Accepting the Monster

41:40 – Could This Work as a DC Series?

42:35 – Thoughts on the Pacing & Runtime

43:30 – Final Ratings & Scores (4.8 vs 3.5)

45:20 – Box Office Breakdown & Outro

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Be afraid. Be very afraid!

It's been 40 years since David Cronenberg unleashed The Fly (1986), and we're heading back into the teleportation pod to see if this horror classic still holds up!

This week on Movie Lovers Unite, I'm joined by Stew and Smith from It Doesn't Hold Up Podcast as we revisit one of the most unforgettable body horror films of the 1980s.

We break down Jeff Goldblum's incredible performance as Seth Brundle, Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife, the horrifying transformation into Brundlefly, and those disgusting practical effects that still make our stomachs turn.

But beyond all the gore, does The Fly still deliver an emotional story four decades later?

Join us for plenty of laughs, movie discussions, and our final ratings as we find out whether The Fly is still terrifying 40 years later!

Have you revisited The Fly recently? Let us know what you think!

00:00 – Introduction: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid!

03:00 – The Fly (1986): First Impressions

10:00 – Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle

18:00 – Geena Davis and the Emotional Story

26:00 – Seth Brundle's Transformation

36:00 – The Practical Effects and Body Horror

46:00 – Memorable Scenes and Discussion

56:00 – Does The Fly Still Hold Up 40 Years Later?

1:03:00 – Final Thoughts and Ratings

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Don joins me as we break down the latest movie news, starting with the weekend box-office rundown, where Verity takes the #1 spot, Resident Evil continues its strong run, and Tom Cruise’s Digger struggles in its opening weekend.

We also discuss The Batman Part II production pause, James Gunn responding to the latest Wonder Woman casting rumors, Steven Spielberg’s involvement with Transformers, Ice Cube’s long-awaited Last Friday moving forward, and Avengers: Endgame vs. Avatar for the worldwide box-office crown.

Which story caught your attention the most? Let us know in the comments!

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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:08 - The Batman Part II: Why the Delays?

06:28 - Weekend Box Office: Verity Takes #1

19:15 - Tom Cruise's Digger

26:40 - Wonder Woman & DC Updates

33:55 - Spielberg & Transformers

41:10 - Last Friday & Movie Sequels

50:15 - Avengers: Endgame vs. Avatar

52:27 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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SPOILER WARNING: This review contains spoilers for Verity.

Anne Hathaway gets twisted in Verity, but does the movie deliver on its dark and disturbing premise?

I’m joined by comedian Josh Pray to break down Verity, including Anne Hathaway’s performance, Josh Hartnett, Dakota Johnson, the film’s atmosphere, the story’s twists, what worked for us, what didn’t, and whether the movie ultimately delivers.

We also get into our overall thoughts, our biggest issues with the film, and where Verity succeeds—and falls short.

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What are we watching right now?

John and Rossie sit down to talk about the movies and TV shows they’ve been watching lately. From new discoveries and recommendations to the movies and shows that surprised us, we’re catching up on what’s been keeping us entertained.

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Resident Evil has officially crossed $100 million at the domestic box office, but that’s not the only movie news John is breaking down on this episode of Movie Lovers Unite.

John goes solo to talk about the latest weekend box office numbers, Resident Evil’s continued success, reports that Spider-Man: Brand New Day could return to theaters with additional footage, Melissa Barrera discussing the circumstances under which she would consider returning to the Scream franchise, and Sylvester Stallone wanting another shot at Rocky V with a new recut.

Plus, John shares his thoughts on what these stories could mean for each franchise and asks what movie fans want to see happen next.

What do you think? Would you watch another Resident Evil movie? Would you pay to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day again for additional footage? And would you watch Stallone’s recut of Rocky V?

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Welcome back to Movie Lovers Unite!

John and Rossie are heading into Raccoon City to discuss Resident Evil (2026)!

John gave the film a 3.9 out of 5, but does Rossie feel the same way? We break down the horror, the survival elements, the performances, and how the movie captures the feeling of the video games.

We start with our non-spoiler thoughts before diving into a full spoiler discussion, including that ending and where our opinions differ.

Did Resident Evil deliver the adaptation fans have been waiting for, or did it miss the mark?

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Summer 2026 is officially in the books, so it’s time to look back at the movies that stood out the most!

In this episode of Movie Lovers Unite,John is counting down his Top 5 Summer Movies of 2026, including the movies that surprised me, entertained me, and earned a spot on my list.

But we’re not just talking about my favorites. I’m also breaking down the summer box office — which movies delivered, which ones struggled, and what the numbers say about this year’s summer movie season.

Did your favorite movie make my Top 5?

🎬 What was YOUR favorite movie of Summer 2026? Let me know!

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Clock in with John and Beck as we revisit the 1980 workplace comedy 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton.

I’m joined by Beck as we look back at the movie’s comedy, its unforgettable characters, the workplace frustrations at the heart of the story, and why so much of what 9 to 5 was talking about still feels surprisingly relevant today.

We also get into our favorite moments, what has aged well, what feels different watching it today, and whether this comedy still hits more than 45 years later.

🎬 Movie: 9 to 5 (1980)

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⭐ Stick around for our final thoughts and ratings.

Question for you: Does 9 to 5 still hold up today, or is this one you mostly love for the nostalgia?

00:00 - Intro & Initial Nostalgia Ratings

03:34 - Judy’s First Day & Consolidated Companies Office Tour

10:33 - Introducing Franklin Hart Jr. & Office Dynamics

15:34 - Violet Passed Over for Promotion & Taking Credit for Work

20:36 - Office Rumors & Doralee Confronts Mr. Hart

30:05 - Bonding at the Bar & Revenge Fantasies

36:59 - The Rat Poison Mix-Up & Hospital Chaos

44:27 - The Kidnapping & Holding Hart Hostage

47:11 - Remaking the Office: Flexible Hours, Equal Pay & Daycare

51:56 - Dick Arrives & Hart Breaks Free

55:33 - Chairman Tinsworthy Visits & Hart Sent to Brazil

1:01:31 - Epilogue & Character Fates

1:04:40 - Final Scores, Modern Relevance & Dolly Parton Discussion

1:08:00 - Viewer Questions & Outro

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