Multiverse Monologues

After more than half a year apart, Ben, Micah and Ethan are finally back together on Multiverse Monologues to break down the best, worst, and most memorable parts of the year in movies and TV. From standout performances and unforgettable theater experiences to major disappointments and a full “Best of 2025” draft, nothing is off-limits. We also look ahead to 2026 and draft the projects we’re most excited about next.

• Time Codes
• 00:05 — Intro
• 09:45 — Today’s Draft Rules
• 11:26 — Best Performance of the Year
• 20:18 — Most Disappointing Projects
• 37:11 — Best Movie Not From 2025
• 49:08 — Best Soundtrack/Score of 2025
• 55:51 — Best Theater Experience of 2025
• 1:02:37 — Worst Project of 2025
• 1:10:23 — Our Draft Order Based on Last Year’s Picks
• 1:14:38 — Best of 2025 Draft
• 2:02:48 — Most Anticipated Projects of 2026

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Join Ben, Ethan, and Micah for another exciting episode of the Marvel Movie Marathon, where they dive deep into Spider-Man: No Way Home! This film, released four years ago, has seen varying opinions over time, and we're here to discuss its lasting impact.

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• Time Codes
• Intro – 0:05
• Synopsis – 3:14
• Initial Thoughts – 4:42
• Movie Talk – 11:07
• Favorite Scene – 1:09:56
• Favorite Character – 1:11:08
• Critic Scores – 1:19:32
• The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking – 1:20:53
• Our Scores – 1:24:47
• Our Ranking – 1:34:22
• What’s Next – 1:42:00

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• Ethan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVr
• Micah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjyt
• Musical theme is from @ NateStade
• Logo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on Instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

This week on Multiverse Monologues, the Marvel Movie Marathon marches on through 2021 with Eternals. Ben, Ethan, and Micah return to unpack one of the MCU’s most cosmic and ambitious entries, diving into its ensemble cast, mythological scale, and Chloé Zhao’s bold attempt to reshape the Marvel universe.

Eternals follows a group of immortal aliens—Sersi, Ikaris, Thena, and more—who reunite to protect humanity from the Deviants and uncover the truth behind their mission. Despite high expectations, the film received mixed reviews and became the first MCU title to earn a “Rotten” score on Rotten Tomatoes.

• Time Codes
• 00:00 - Intro
• 04:04 - Eternals Synopsis
• 05:05 - Initial Thoughts
• 06:41 - Movie Talk
• 39:51 - Favorite Character
• 42:03 - Favorite Scene
• 45:18 - Critic Scores
• 46:12 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking
• 47:54 - Our Scores
• 57:57 - Our Ranking
• 1:01:50 - What's Next

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• Musical theme is from @ NateStade
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• This week on Multiverse Monologues, the Marvel Movie Marathon continues with Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Ben, Ethan, and Micah return to break down the sequel to 2018’s Venom, a film that somehow made it to round two and this Carnage joins the crew
• The conversation quickly turns chaotic, much like the movie itself. Ben goes off on Sony’s handling of their Marvel characters, Ethan is here, and Micah just wants some chocolate and Diet Coke. Whether you love these movies or love to hate them, this episode has plenty of laughs, rants, and symbiote mayhem.

• Time Codes
• 00:00 - Intro
• 04:00 - Venom Synopsis
• 09:32 - Initial Thoughts
• 19:00 - Movie Talk
• 29:29 - Favorite Character
• 40:04 - Favorite Scene
• 53:04 - Critic Scores
• 54:11 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking
• 55:47 - Our Scores
• 1:02:19 - Our Ranking
• 1:04:52 - What's Next

• Check us out on Letterboxd
• Ben's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMd
• Ethan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVr
• Micah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjyt
• Musical theme is from @ NateStade
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• This week on Multiverse Monologues, the Marvel Movie Marathon continues its journey through 2021 with Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. Ben, Ethan, and Micah reconvene to dissect the film that captivated audiences with its fight choreography and the MCU's first Asian-led superhero.
• Does the film live up to its initial hype? And how does it hold up years later? This episode dives deep into the film and how it resonates four years after its release.
• So fire up your sling ring, hit the hyperdrive, and join us as we journey to Ta Lo once more.
• Editors Note - In classic Multiverse Monologue fashion, we forgot to turn the mics on. So we ended up using the camera audio instead. It’s not too bad, but that’s why it sounds a little off. Hopefully it’s not too hard to listen to. So yeah, sorry about that!

• Time Codes
• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:48 - Shang Chi Synopsis
• 02:58 - Initial Thoughts
• 10:59 - Movie Talk
• 33:33 - Favorite Character
• 40:53 - Favorite Scene
• 44:49 - Critic Scores
• 45:35 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking
• 49:04 - Our Scores
• 55:37 - Our Ranking
• 58:08 - What's Next
• Check us out on Letterboxd
• Ben's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMd
• Ethan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVr
• Micah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjyt
• Musical theme is from @ NateStade
• Follow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426d
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• This week on Multiverse Monologues, the Marvel Movie Marathon barrels into 2021 with Black Widow. Ben, Ethan, and Micah reunite to dissect the film that kicked off Marvel’s return to the big screen after the pandemic.
• Was it worth the wait? Did we really need it?
• From streaming vs. theater debates to hilarious Red Guardian impersonations, lawsuit lore, and nostalgic throwbacks to early Disney+ content (WandaVision, Loki, and Falcon and the Winter Soldier), this episode dives deep into the film’s context, impact, and how it holds up four years later.
• So fire up your sling ring, hit the hyperdrive, and join us as we infiltrate the Red Room once more.
• Time Codes
• 00:00 - Intro
• 04:44 - Black Widow Synopsis
• 05:39 - Initial Thoughts
• 08:19 - Movie Talk
• 47:30 - Favorite Character
• 57:07 - Favorite Scene
• 1:03:17 - Critic Scores
• 1:04:06 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking
• 1:09:26 - Our Scores
• 1:20:41 - OUR RANKING
• 1:21:52 - What's Next
• Check us out on Letterboxd
• Ben's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMd
• Ethan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVr
• Micah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjyt
• Musical theme is from @ NateStade
• Follow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426d
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After a break, we’re diving back into our Marvel Movie Marathon, and this time we’re tackling one of the most bizarre entries in the X-Men universe: The New Mutants (2020)!

Join Ben, Ethan, and Micah as we discuss the troubled production, the surprising cast (hello, Anya Taylor-Joy and Stranger Things’ Charlie Heaton), and whether this film deserved the hate it got—or if it’s a misunderstood gem.

• Time Codes
• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:08 - The New Mutants
• 05:08 - Initial Thoughts
• 17:00 - Who are these characters!?!?
• 21:00 - Movie Talk
• 35:34 - Favorite Character
• 58:55 - Favorite Scene
• 41:44 - Critic Scores
• 42:40 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking
• 45:08 - Our Scores
• 51:00 - OUR RANKING
• 54:30 - What's Next

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• Micah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjyt

• Musical theme is from @ NateStade
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Hello, and welcome back to Multiverse Monologues! It’s a brand-new year, and today, we’re jumping into the best and worst projects of 2024. From the highs to the lows (and everything in between), nothing is off-limits. But don’t worry—we’re not dwelling on the past for long. We’ll also be sharing our most anticipated projects for 2025. Buckle up; it’s going to be a packed episode, and we’ve got plenty to say! We hope you enjoy the ride!

• Time Codes
• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:50 - Today’s Draft Rules
• 04:45 - Best Performance of the Year
• 13:35 - Most Disappointing Projects
• 24:05 - Best Movie Not From 2024
• 33:30 - Best Soundtrack/Score of 2024
• 41:30 - Best Theater Experience of 2024
• 50:50 - Worst Project of 2024
• 1:01:55 - Our Draft Order Based on Last Year’s Picks
• 1:10:20 - Best of 2024 Draft
• 2:03:45 - Most Anticipated Projects of 2025

• Check us out on Letterboxd
• Ben's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMd
• Ethan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVr
• Micah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjyt

• Musical theme is from @ Nathan Stade

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, we embarked on an epic journey to watch, review, and most importantly, rank every single STAR WARS film as part of our Star Wars Marathon. Today, the wait is over—our much-anticipated Star Wars Wrap-Up Podcast is here! We hope you find it worth the wait! #starwars #starwarspodcast #GalacticDiscussion #anakinskywalker

• Time Codes
• 00:00 - INTRO
• 8:10 - Star Wars Awards
• 9:40 - Favorite Star Wars Character
• 16:03 - Least Favorite Star Wars Character
• 22:55 - Favorite Star Wars performance
• 27:53 - Worst Performance in Star Wars
• 36:00 - Favorite Lightsaber Duel
• 43:33 - Favorite Star Wars Scene
• 50:50 - Cringiest Scene in Star Wars
• 56:30 - Scene that hit different THIS TIME
• 1:01:33 - Favorite Gulp Shitto
• 1:10:05 - Best Musical Score
• 1:14:30 - The Holiday Special - Micah’s Review
• 1:23:20 - OUR RANKING
• 1:29:30 - Trilogies Ranked
• 1:31:40 - Marvel VS Star Wars
• 1:33:15 - The Future of Star Wars
• 1:38:05 - Our Personal RANKING
• 1:45:00 - WHAT’s NEXT?!?
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• Ethan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVr
• Micah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjyt
• Musical themes are from @ NateStade
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• Join us as we close out are Star Wars Marathon with our final Star wars film! In this movie it's discovered that the evil Emperor Palpatine did not die at the hands of Darth Vader, the rebels must race against the clock to find out his whereabouts. Finn and Poe lead the Resistance to put a stop to the First Order's plans to form a new Empire, while Rey anticipates her inevitable confrontation with Kylo Ren. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.

• Time Codes
• 00:00 - Intro
• 6:34 - The Opening Crawl
• 10:47 - Initial thoughts and our history with this movie
• 25:50 - The origins of THIS podcast
• 28:20 - Movie Talk
• 1:26:30 - Rey Skywalker’s future
• 1:29:45 - Kathleen Kennedy
• 1:31:13 - Lightsaber Duels Ranked
• 1:36:40 - Academy Awards
• 1:39:44 - Favorite Character
• 1:41:15 - Favorite Scene
• 1:43:55 - Critic Scores
• 1:44:50 - OUR SCORES
• 1:57:50 - Where it falls
• 1:59:00 - Next Week is our Star Wars wrap up
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• Ethan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVr
• Micah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjyt
• Musical themes are from @Auralnauts
• Follow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426d
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• Logo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo. #starwarspodcast #GalacticDiscussion #anakinskywalker