The High Ground

In today's episode, we weigh in with our opinions on Marvel's latest TV series, what it means, and how it fits into the MCU as a whole. Spoilers.

In today's episode we look at Kevin Smith's arguably best work, the 1995 entry in the View Askewniverse: MALLRATS. We consider the strengths of the film as well as its effect on the wider fan culture, both of the time, and now. So head to the local mall, grab some chocolate pretzels, buy some comics and enjoy the snappiest dialogue this side of the 1990s! Spoilers.

Continuing our celebration of the 40th anniversary of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, we take a look at the unforgettable dames that Indy has come across throughout the franchise and who our favourite is. Spoilers for various films. 

For Stevie's next adventure across the blood-strewn, dragon-laden, incestuous battlegrounds of Westeros, we go over his opinions on seasons 3 and 4 and the various mad happenings they entail. You know, like don't ever go to any weddings or name your sword or get your head crushed... Spoilers.

In the next instalment in our ongoing Quentin Tarantino retrospective, we look at perhaps the weirdest of his output, the 2007 grindhouse-inspired entry, complete with pretty ladies, fast cars, and said ladies murdered by maniac in said cars, played by Kurt Russell. Sound awesome? Let's find out. Spoilers for various films. 

In the next instalment of our new series, we look at the box-office failure that is 2015's underrated entry in the Terminator franchise, TERMINATOR: GENISYS. We consider if it really warranted the hate it got, and ponder what might have been if it had succeeded. Spoilers for various films.

In Part 2 we focus on the cobbled-together mess that was GAME OF DEATH, as well as the legacy and impact of Bruce after his death, and his influence on filmmakers and fans today. Spoilers for various films.

In time for Chinese New Year, we take a look at arguably the greatest martial arts practitioner of all time: Mr Bruce Lee. We look at each of his films and analyse how and why his work and life has impacted so many. Spoilers for various films.

Finally Stevie has decided to watch the greatest TV phenomenon in the last decade (yes, it still is!). He gives his opinion on the first two seasons. Spoilers.

In today's episode we analyse Ridley Scott's 2015 belter, THE MARTIAN, a film that flew under the radar before its release, and sounded strange in concept: a straight-laced comedic sci-fi survival film? How could that work? Well, work it did, my friends, and here is our look into why it may be Ridley Scott's best film in a long time. Spoilers.