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With DL in still setting himself up with a local cinema across the planet, Tommy has enlisted the help of Gresident of the Pod, Regs, and Podcast Editing Extraordinairre, Matthew Bliss, to unpack the masterful, befuddling middle-finger to the movie-making world: Megalopolis! All the while discussing the alure of Colin Farrell, the draw of Jon Hamm's hog, Penguins, Hobbits and Merpeople!
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro0:31
What is your 3rd Favourite Dinorsaur?4:02
What Have you Been Up to?10:23
Main Topic: Megalopolis (2024) *FULL SPOILERS*29:24
Stupid Plot Summaries32:45
Cast & Crew33:51
World Building51:18
Design and Aesthetics57:57
Pacing1:07:05
Ending of the Film1:10:29
3 Best & 3 Worst1:16:51
Critical Reception1:19:53
Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:21:15
Trivia True or False1:22:54
Wrapping Up1:27:05
Main Topic:
This week, Megalopolis hits our lips, as we discuss the almost 3-hour long, 40-year project of Francis Ford Coppola and the befuddlement inside! It's tough to wrap it all into a neat bow - suffice to say, with a film buff in our midst, we get to explore the glory of the message and the "quick tour of the museum" that is this soon-to-be infamous masterpiece!
Were you able to sit through the whole film? Did you even try? And what was the old couple sitting behind you in the theatre up to? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#Megalopolis #AdamDriver #FrancisFordCoppola #Fable #LaurenceFishbourne #AubreyPlaza #podcast #review
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With DL in the midst of settling across the pond, Tommy welcomes friend (and Gresident) Regs of Film Addicts podcast, to discuss his third favorite dinoSAW, The Penguin, Netflix's KAOS and so much more. Before our Exciting main topic! You can find Regs at: The Film Addicts Podcast and The Stitch Up.
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Time Codes:
Intro - 0:20
How have you been? - 2:17
What's been happening? - 9:17
TOPIC: True Lies (1994) - 20:48
Memories of True Lies - 22:17
Stupid Plot Summary - 23:57
Cast & Crew - 26:19
Goofy IMDB Picture - 27:44
What worked in True Lies - 30:32
Safety First, Guys - 37:10
Pacing - 39:49
Performances - 45:23
Action - 54:58
Tones & Themes - 56:27
3 Best & 3 Worst - 57:30
Critical Reception - 1:04:23
Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:06:17
True or False Trivia - 1:06:49
Wrapping Up - 1:09:53
Main Topic:
This week's main topic is the beginning of yet another anthology for the pod - Action Comedies. We topple head first into what can only be described as “f*cking unhinged”, (and has, by Regs!). This week we're discussing James Cameron's 'True Lies' (1994).
The movie is very much of it's time, and definitely would not get made today.. but it somehow... still works!?
Do you think this movie would be better with Mark Wahlberg? Are the stereotypes in this too much to enjoy the movie? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#TrueLies #JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Action #Comedy #Romcom #podcast #review
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With DL moving across the pond, Tommy welcomes friends of the show Juan and Kike of Till the End Of The Line podcast, to discuss your third favourite dinosaur, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and much more. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Juan and Kike on Youtube at Till the End Of The Line podcast: and their Instagram at @till_the_end_of_the_line128.
Also checkout Victor (@barefoot_vic), who created the boy's logo's!
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With the Fox X-Men universe getting a farewell(?) in the recent Deadpool & Wolverine, and what better time to bring the connoisseur’s of nerd culture Till the End Of The Line podcast to discuss X-Men: 97 (2024)!
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Time Codes:
Intro - 0:24
Tell Us About the Podcast - 3:47
What's your 3rd Favourite Dinosaur? - 6:42
What have you been up to? - 12:54
MAIN TOPIC: X-Men '97 (2024) - 27:59
Stupid Plot Summary - 29:30
Director Scandals - 30:13
Plot Themes - 36:39
Favourite X-Men? - 44:42
Returning for 2nd Season - 47:45
Catty & Sexy? - 54:48
Action - 55:54
How can MCU improve using X-Men '97 as a guide? - 1:06:02
Tones & Themes - 1:08:25
3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:11:19
Critical Reception - 1:15:30
TTEOTL: Stones Rating System - 1:16:47
Trivia True or False - 1:19:41
Wrapping Up - 1:23:52
Main Topic:
We're discussing the rebootuation/ continuation of the X:Men animated show from the 90's, till the end of the line.... and who better to deep dive the latest from Marvel Animation - Kike & Juan!?
The show brings back all the nostalgia you could wish for. So get your favourite sugary cereal, put on your jammies - it's Saturday morning cartoons time!
What elements of this should Kevin Feige bring when they decide to fold the X-Men into the MCU? Did you watch X-Men back in the 90's? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#XMen #XMen97 #Wolverine #deadpool #MCU #Marvel #Deadpool&Wolverine
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With DL moving across the pond, Tommy welcomes friend of the show Angus Brown and one half of the Sequels Suck Podcast, to discuss Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, horror movie scores and Terminator: Day Zero. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Regs at the Sequels Suck Podcast: and his comedy on Instagram at @gusgusbrown.
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We're getting more pumped for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' to reboot Marvels first family, so to set up our Sequels Suck brethren, we follow on from the 2005 iteration last week with Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)!
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Time Codes:
Intro - 0:22
What have you been up to? - 10:09
MAIN TOPIC: F4 ROTSS (2007) *SPOILERS* - 23:13
Stupid Plot Summary - 26:04
Cast & Crew - 28:13
Plot - 30:10
(No) Action - 43:36
Tones & Themes - 47:22
Who's the biggest piece of shit? - 49:14
3 Best & 3 Worst - 50:08
Critical Reception - 1:00:37
Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:02:19
Trivia True or False - 1:03:36
Outro - 1:08:09
Main Topic:
After the original, came the sequel that sucked! And who better to discuss the follow-up to 2005's Fantastic Four.. ahem.. classic, than Angus Brown of the Sequels Suck podcast?!
Tim Story the is back in the directors chair, for 2007's Rise of the Silver Surfer! Tommy and Angus as we discuss the state of superhero movies in 2007 and whether this is better or worse than Aquaman (2018).
Is this the best version of Marvel's first family we've seen on screen? Should Julian McMahon be returning as Doctor Doom instead of Robert Downey Jr.? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#FantasticFour #RiseoftheSilverSurfer #RobertDowneyJr #FirstSteps #MCU #Marvel #DoctorDoom #chrisevans #review #jessicaalba #Galactus
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With the MCU's 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' getting first looks.. and damn we have opinions.. we wanted to look back at how we got here. So we're diving into the wild year that was 2005, and reviewing FOX's attempt at putting Marvel's first family on the big screen.
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Time Codes:
Intro - 0:23
What have you been up to? - 9:55
MAIN TOPIC: Fantastic Four (2005) - 24:06
Stupid Plot Summary - 25:15
Goofy IMDB Pic - 25:55
F4 vs Batman Begins - 28:31
Plot - 30:06
World-Building - 31:40
Characters - 33:17
Action - 43:03
(No) Tones & Themes - 46:27
3 Best & 3 Worst - 46:45
Critical Reception - 49:31
Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 50:34
Trivia True or False - 52:14
Wrapping Up - 55:08
Main Topic:
Before the MCU had Pedro Pascal, Fox had a pre-Captain America Chris Evans!
Tim Story the "visionary" director behind Barbershop with Ice Cube and later the Tom & Jerry movie, attempts to unite the Fantastic Four! 2005 never looked so 2005! Join the boys as the discuss whether this is even the best superhero movie of year.
Is this the best version of Marvel's first family we've seen on screen? Should Chris Evans have stuck to Johnny Stoem? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#FantasticFour #FirstSteps #MCU #Marvel #DoctorDoom #chrisevans #review #jessicaalba
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At the peak of Re-Bootuation season, the lads quickly power through The Rings of Power discussion to get to "The Crow (2024)", the follow up to a cult classic that never really cut the mustard, only to find that it doesn't quite cut the ketchup either.
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Time Codes:
Intro0:26
How are you?2:23
What have you been up to?5:04
MAIN TOPIC: The Crow (2024) ** NO SPOILERS **18:50
Stupid Plot Summary19:52
Cast & Crew20:30
Plot24:48
World-Building31:08
Cinematography32:12
Performances33:26
Action36:17
Tones & Themes37:59
3 Best & 3 Worst38:40
Critical Reception41:54
Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?42:57
** START SPOILERS **45:06
** END SPOILERS **52:13
Wrap-Up55:38
Main Topic:
Eric is back with The Crow, returning with a fresh coat of paint, a trimmed plot line and a helluva lot of violence. DL made good use of the "Brutality-shielding Hat" in this one!
While the director has great intentions, and Bill Skarsgård as the titular character made a credible attempt, it's difficult to say whether Tommy and DL had a good time! The action and violence reminded them of a Constantine-cum-John Wick, while the character motivations left little to be desired. And the lack of good Falafel opportunities was palpable.
Is this reprisal of a cult classic worth the lack of hype? Can the Swedish acting dynamo do justice to Brandon Lee? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#thecrow #jonahhill #brandonlee #billskarsgard #keanureeves #falafel #review
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DL & Tommy welcome back our returning gresident of the show Regs of The Film Addicts Podcast, to discuss The Jinx Season 2, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Regan boxing Olympians. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Regs at: The Film Addicts Podcast and The Stitch Up.
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Time Codes:
Intro - 0:25
Whats been happening? - 2:31
What have you been up to? - 8:22
MAIN TOPIC: Alien: Romulus *NON-SPOILERS* - 17:21
Stupid Plot Summary - 19:14
Cast & Crew - 20:46
Goofy IMDB Pic - 22:26
Cinematography - 25:48
World-building - 35:16
Performances - 40:28
Pacing - 49:18
Action - 49:43
Tones & Themes - 52:08
3 Best & 3 Worst - 54:02
Critical Reception - 57:56
Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 58:54
**START SPOILERS** - 59:31
** END SPOILERS** - 1:10:22
Trivia True or False - 1:10:22
Outro - 1:13:54
Main Topic:
Fede Alvarez looks to breath new life into the Xenomorph, with a fresh yet familiar take on space underwear.. we er... mean Ridley Scott's Alien franchise. The boys discuss the new crew, bringing back horror practically and how Alien: Romulus continues the legacy of a potentially flailing IP. We actually reviewed the first three Alien movies on the pod - go back and check them out!
A new vision, a new direction - same great Alien content!
Are you a fan of the Alien franchise? Did Alien: Romulus reignite you love for the films? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#Alien #Romulus #AlienRomulus #fedealvarez #Xenomorph #horrrormovie #review
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After a rough evening of frivolity and libations, DL & Tommy rally to discuss The Jinx Season 2, musings on the original Gladiator film and that DL no longer has a coffee machine. Or a couch. I mean... how can one live in such poverty?!
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Time Codes:
Intro0:23
What's been happening? 2:03
What have you been up to? 5:37
MAIN TOPIC: Borderlands (2024) 18:39
Stupid Plot Summary 20:09
Cast & Crew 20:39
Plot 25:19
Tones & Themes 38:13
3 Best & 3 Worst 38:32
Critical Reception 40:20
Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 41:01
** START SPOILERS ** 42:42
** END SPOILERS ** 44:06
Trivia True or False 44:06
Outro 46:44
Main Topic:
A star-studded cast and an interesting premise cannot save Borderlands from the insults, criticisms and jovial remarks made at the film's expense. Tommy and DL muse on the game franchise adaptation (having not played it themselves) as a point in the Loss column for video game films.
Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis... how could you lose? Turns out you can.
And Tiny Tina is still annoying.
Are you a Borderlands game fan that felt differently about this swirling toilet water of a film? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#Borderlands #gaming #movie #review #CateBlanchett #KevinHart #JackBlack
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Season 2 of House of the Dragon has wrapped, and Tommy & DL share their opinions on how it ended. They also head to "Conspiracy Corner" and mention two TV series' that are worthy of discussion so that YOU don't have to watch them! And the Main Topic this week is a classic bit of literat.... uh, film. I meant film.
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Time Codes:
Intro0:26.431
How are you?3:03.031
RDJ as Dr Doom6:30.747
What have you been up to?12:09.526
Conspiracy Corner19:40.889
MAIN TOPIC: Harry Potter & G of F **FULL SPOILERS**28:57.624
Gratuitous Cameo30:25.780
Stupid Plot Summary30:56.502
Plot & Tone32:45.336
Winky Hole48:18.558
The Games52:54.765
Performances54:25.250
Big things not in the movie1:03:52.497
Tones & Themes1:06:28.315
3 Best & 3 Worst1:07:43.295
Critical Reception1:10:37.728
Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:11:18.236
Trivia True or False1:11:46.880
The Ranking of Potters1:13:52.610
Outro1:15:06.397
Main Topic:
The returning rewatching series of Harry Potter films is back with the fourth installment, The Goblet of Fire, presenting several head-scratching issues for Tommy & DL. A beloved book, the lads find that the pace is too fast, the Emo is too much and the amount of content missing from the films compared to the books is harrowing.
Nevertheless, we see young upstart Robert Pattinson get optimal facetime in a graveyard, Daniel Radcliffe's hair takes a turn for the worse, and a stellar one-off cast including Brendan Gleeson, David Tenant and Ralph Fiennes turns the clear absence of story beats into a somewhat acceptable continuation of a magical high school journey.
Does Moaning Myrtle give you the heebie-jeebies, or did you have a poster of her in your bedroom as a teen? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#harrypotter #magic #jkrowling #hagrid #youreawizardharry #robertpattinson #brendangleeson #davidtennant #danielradcliffe
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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!
Main Topic:
After DL's disastrous attempt to get James Islington on the pod last week, we thought it would be fun to try something new and review a book(?)!
So for this week's Main Topic we're deepdiving the book that blew up on social and the boys have been talking about for weeks - 'The Will of The Many' (2023). With its Roman inspired setting and unique magic system, we talk about if it lives up to other similar titles like 'Red Rising' and how this stands out from the crowd. If nothing else you should listen in to see IF we can pull off reviewing a book!
Join us to find out whether this book is better or worse than Aquaman 2018, or if it's a red Rising wannabe?
Did 'The Will of The Many' lift you up like a Transvect, or did it sap your energy? Let us know by contacting us at [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!
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#theWillofTheMany #JamesIslington #hierarchyseries #BookTok
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