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The Super Mario bros movie has reportedly crossed the $1Billion mark at the global box office, making it the highest grossing video game movie of all time! In a movie stuff full of references and call backs - we're selecting our top 10 favourite most deep cuts.

What was your favourite Super Mario Bro's reference from across the expanded media?

And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out all out other content at www.podcastassemble.com the video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XHb3VOCSYM

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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

What have you been up to - 3:20

Madalorian deepdive - 9:22 - 19:31

Have you heard? - 24:43

Main topic - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Non-spoilers - 41:44

Tones & themes - 1.18:19

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1.19:59

Better or Worse - 1.22:31

*SPOILERS - 1.24:22

Post Credit scenes - 1.33:24

Ranking the MCU Phases 4 & 5 - 1.36:41

True or False Trivia - 1.38:57

Correspondance - 1.41:14

Did you hear this week that:

• Hollywood writers guild is going on strike
• Pedro Pascal joins Gladiator 2
• Mark your calendars for Dune 2!

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic the Marvel Cinematic Universe has served up another entry in the franchise, and this time out we're discussing James Gunn's final offering - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 (2023). The MCU has seen a slight decline in recent times - can Gunn's parting gift be a shot in the arm for the flagging series? Join us for answers and spicy takes!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

What have you been up to? - 2:33\

Have you heard? - 19:23

Main Topic: Super Mario Bros (2023) - 35:09

Stupid Plot Summary - 35:45

Critical response - 36:19

Plot - 37:31

Performances - 43:53

Pacing - 48:20.

Music - 54:50

Action - 57:11

Tones & Themes - 58:43

3 Best & 3 Worst - 59:27

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:02:32

***SPOILERS*** - 1:04:07

***END SPOILERS*** - 1:08:09

True or False Trivia - 1:09:10

Correspondence - 1:12:41

OUTRO - 1:17:04

Did you hear this week that:

• Sony's Kraven the Hunter spin-off to be Rated R
• The Witcher Season 3 is coming
• Netflix rolling out password sharing plan in the US

Main Topic:

This week our main topic is another video game adaptation, this time on the big screen with Illumination Studio's The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Now the highest grossing video game movie of all and based off the classic series - can this controversially cast movie live up to the expectations? Join us for answers and spicy takes!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

We'll be announcing our 100th Episode competition winner - join us to find out if you're the lucky winner...

Hello hello and welcome to the 100th EPISODE of Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

Intro - 0:29

Blooper Reel - 1:02

What Have You Been Up To? - 6:02

What have you heard? - 15:40

Main Topic: Inception (2010) *Full Spoilers* - 28:06

Stupid Plot Summary - 29:12

Critical Reception - 30:07

Goofy IMDB Pictures - 31:20

History & Connection - 35:29

Plot - 39:06

Performances - 49:34

Uh.... Pacing - 57:10

Action - 1:00:27

Cinematography & World-building - 1:05:18

Leo's Hair - 1:10:03

Music - 1:18:06

Tones & Themes - 1:21:49

3 Best & 3 Worst - 1:25:31

Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:30:56

Inception Fan Theories - 1:32:00

True or False Trivia - 1:33:57

Correspondence - 1:37:37

Outro - 1:39:31

Did you hear this week that:

• Twilight getting rebooted as a TV series..
• Robocop, Stargate and Legally Blond all returning?
• Andy Serkis returning to Andor
• Superman Legacy - full steam ahead

Main Topic:

For our main topic this week we're jumping back into one of our many (many) anthologies - Directors we love! This week we just head first in to one of DL's all time favorite films, the enigma that is Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010). Chris Nolan’s idea of a heist movie - following a team of specialists trained to enter their targets dreams to perform complex heists. Does it hold up to scrutiny under a microscope? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

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And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a serious problem and it might not be what you think - join us as we discuss how hanging a lantern on it has become a crutch for Marvel's creative team.

Remember - we LOVE what Kevin Feige and Co. have created, we're just concerned citizens...

Let us know what you think by messaging 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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Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

Intro 0:16.926

What Have You Been Up To? 4:50.357

Have you heard? 24:32.768

Main Topic: Dungeons & Dragons *No Spoilers* 44:25.848

Stupid Plot Summary 45:47.950

Critical Reception 47:05.186

Cast & Crew 48:37.948

Plot 50:14.407

Cinematography 1:04:53.916

Tones & Themes 1:13:30.007

3 Best & 3 Worst 1:14:18.836

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)

1:18:54.162

*SPOILERS* 1:20:23.820

True or False Trivia 1:29:39.461

Correspondence 1:32:48.518

Outro 1:38:13.651

Did you hear this week that:

• E3 Cancelled?!
• LOTS of Star Wars news
• A Harry Potter series in the works at WB
• MARVEL trailers incoming - 'The Marvels' & 'Secret Invasion'

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're jumping into another of co-host Tommy's most excited for of the year - D&D time, baby! We're reviewing the fantastically fun Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which you'll find does a great job of bridging the gap between the lore and general audiences - is this movie worthy of being a most excited for of the year? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Confused by how the Boba Fett series links to the Mandalorian? Wondering if Disney have totally ruined Star Wars this time? Well look no further! In our series I watch the first episode of a show, so you don't have to!

Join Podcast Assemble as we discuss the first episode of The Mandalorian season 3 and whether its worth coming back to - check out the full YouTube video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lYR-iTIJck

And if you like what you're hearing, why not check out all out other content at

www.podcastassemble.com

You can also find our podcast on the Boba Fett series:

https://spoti.fi/3lNN6cj

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

Intro 00:00:16

What have you been up to? 00:01:54

Have you heard? 00:16:16

Main Topic: 2001 A Space Odyssey 00:27:45

Stupid Plot Summary 00:28:45

Meet Hal 00:29:22

Scores 00:30:28

Plot 00:32:03

Tones & Themes 01:05:45

3 Best, 3 Worst 01:10:07

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 01:18:04

It this trivia 2001 or Interstellar? 01:20:13

2001 Wrap-up 01:23:44

Correspondence 01:24:15

Outro 01:26:20

Did you hear this week that:

• Why IS Shazam 2 flopping?
• Power Rangers once & Always trailer
• Jonathan Majors arrested..?

Main Topic:

This week we jump back into one of our many, many anthologies - ‘movies we should have seen, but haven’t’. We’re reviewing the 1968 seminal 2001: A Space Odyssey and we have opinions. We know this might be a decisive one.. but we love to hit you with the spicy takes.

Is this on your favourite movies of all time list, or do you find the overlong runtime gratuitous? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

INTRO 0:16

WHYBUT? 4:00

Have you heard? 19:07.

Main Topic: 30:41

Stupid Plot Summary 31:41

Cast and Crew 33:12

Plot Overview 34:21

Performances 42:24

Pacing 52:00

Cinematography 53:57

CGI 1:01:22

Tones and Themes 1:02:47

3 Best, 3 Worst 1:03:19

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) 1:06:19

*SPOILERS* 1:07:44

True or False Trivia 1:14:33

Correspondence 1:17:45

Did you hear this week that:

• New Zorro series from Game of Thrones writer by Bryan Cogman
• Quentin Tarrentino has written his final (of 10) film?
• Willow not getting a season 2
• Jordan Peele’s fourth movie reportedly coming Christmas 2024

Main Topic:

This week for our main topic we're jumping into one of Tommy's most excited for of the year - its Adam Driver and dinosaurs, baby! We're reviewing the terribly titled 65 (million years ago), which was sent out to die by Sony - is this movie worthy of being a most excited for of the year? Join us for answers and more!

Did you see the movie? Let us know by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-hosts Tommy & DL (from across the pond).

Time Codes:

INTRO - 0:16

WHYBUT? - 4:17

Have you heard? - 17:12

MAIN TOPIC: The Last of Us Season 1 - 28:15

Stupid Plot Summary - 28:54

Cast - 31:02

Performances - 41:34

Pacing - 49:30

Cinematophraphy & World Building - 52:44

Action - 55:24

Tones & Themes - 1:00:44

Best, 3 Worst - 1:02:05

Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018) - 1:07:53

*SPOILERS* - 1:08:12

True or False Trivia - 1:23:35

Correspondence - 1:27:03

OUTRO - 1:30:04.298

Did you hear this week that:

• Star Wars projects - Kevin Feige & Patty Jenkins movies reportedly no longer in development at Disney 
• Starfield - Bathesda’s upcoming space epic has FINALLY got a release date 
• The Suicide Squad kills the Justice League - Reportedly delayed AGAIN
• The Oscars - Everything Everywhere All At Once win BIG

Main Topic:

This week we take a look at one of the most highly anticipated TV shows since GOT, we review the first season of The Last Of Us! If you aren't across just how hyped we were for this, check out our Podcast on the video games in anticipation of this, OR either of our YouTube over at Podcast Assemble.

Did it live up to the hype? Let us know what you think by messaging [email protected] or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!

Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email

And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show.

Thank you again to our editor extraordinaire Mr. Matthew Bliss from Blissery.FM! If you'd like to hire someone to edit your podcast, or you're thinking of starting one, get in touch with Matt at [email protected] or DM on Twitter (@MattBlissPod)