Optimism Vaccine

Jake and Jack return from their Casino Royale hangover to discuss the final film before Sean Connery's first official Bond retirement, You Only Live Twice

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Shawn returns from Austin to talk about his experience at SXSW. PLUS: A review of the painfully mediocre Tomb Raider and the return of the 9-1-1 (BEST SHOW ON TELEVISION) recap.

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Inhale. Feel the energy of a disgraced film critic returning to the internet. Exhale. Listen to the OV crew try to figure out why he's reviewing films again. Once your mind is in a tranquil state, continue to listen for reviews of Annihilation, Game Night and the latest episodes of 9-1-1.

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Part three of our MEGA TURBO OSCAR COVERAGE EXTRAVAGANZA wraps up the 2018 award season with a discussion of the nominees for best cinematography, adapted and original screenplay as well as the best documentary, animated and foreign films.

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Part two of the OV Oscar extravaganza continues with a discussion of the remaining Best Picture nominations, including Lady Bird, The Post, Get Out and Three BillBoards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

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The Optimism Vaccine annual Oscar spectacular kicks off this year with a discussion of the best picture and best director nominations, plus some in-depth discussion of best actor/actress and best supporting.

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Sometimes you need to interrupt your multi-part Oscar podcast plans to talk Clint Eastwood and his divisive new film, The 15:17 to Paris. This is one of those times.

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join the OV crew as they celebrate the joyous dumpuary season while tackling tough questions like "Why is Cloverfield still a thing?" and "Who does Helen Mirren owe money?" 

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Not a traditional Bond film but not quite a complete spin-off, the original 1967 Casino Royale was a baffling comedic ensemble film that failed to impress critics. How does it stack up today? Jake and Jack investigate with special guest Shawn Glinis.

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SERIOUS INTERNET FILM WRITERS are convinced that movie theaters are dying and it's entirely YOUR fault. Maybe they're right. Maybe they're just giant babies with overflowing diapers. Maybe none of this matters because the new TV series 9-1-1 is the only media anyone should ever consume ever again.

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