Reel Phonies

Shang-Chi introduces new heroes, new worlds, and super dope fight sequences to the MCU. Join us as we break down the best and worst of this martial arts blockbuster and discuss how it fits into the Marvel universe at large.

Well there's nothing in the rulebook that says a dog can't play basketball! From Lassie to Babe to Thackery Binx, we're talking animals in movies and how a very good boy doesn't always equate to a very good movie. 

With Shang-Chi, Eternals, and Spider-Man all releasing in the near future, we talk hype, speculation, and concerns about these movies and their impact on the MCU.

This week we watch Llamageddon because someone made us. It's a schlocky, budget horror where a llama from outer space explodes people with laser eyes and it's also one of the worst things we've ever seen.

It's got comedy and gore and Nathan Fillion so it's probably a James Gunn flick. We dive into some of the standout performances, which gags did and didn't work, and grouse about some missed opportunities to make Idris Elba into the star we know he is in our hearts.

This week we're catching up on the latest news including updates on the Dexter revival, Marvel's animated "What If...?" series, new trailers for Ghostbusters, Venom 2, and Dune, and behind the scenes drama at both Marvel and DC.

We are burdened with the glorious purpose of reviewing Marvel's latest TV series, Loki, which combines time-travel hijinks and grand cosmic mysteries with everyone's favorite god of mischief. We dive into the strengths and weaknesses of the show and how it fits into the larger Marvel universe.

The long-awaited Black Widow solo movie is finally here and has proven divisive among our ranks. Is it an action-packed spy flick that feels like classic Marvel? Or is it a sloppy mess that never fully commits to a story? Listen in and decide for yourself! Also, Ian's back! Hurray!

We're pulling double duty this week as we dive into the newest Fast & Furious movie and Steven Soderbergh's latest crime thriller, No Sudden Move. 

We're using our 150th episode to be a little self-indulgent. This episode features some of our favorite films that are criminally underseen and underrated. If you like this podcast and you like our opinions, you will like these movies.

Black Cauldron

Honorable Mentions:

Kingdom of Heaven