In this episode, Blaine and returning guest Will talk about the new Avatar film from James Cameron. They talk about the ballsy story decisions, the beautiful imagery, and the blockbuster landscape that these movies fit into before jumping into what the best Water movies are. What does that mean? Find out!

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(0:00) Avatar: The Way of Water SPOILERS

(55:10) Top 5 Water Movies

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So many movies! In this episode, Blaine and recurring guest Chase talk about an onslaught of films we got over the Thanksgiving Holiday ranging from awards fare to murder mysteries, animated adventures to (checks notes) cannibal romances? Tune in to hear our opinions on all these movies! Can we spread them out next year please?

Timecodes:

(3:34) She Said

(11:41) Devotion

(20:10) The Menu

(29:18) Spirited

(39:45) Strange World

(47:38) Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio

(53:15) Bones and All

(1:05:59) The Fabelmans SPOILERS

(1:25:26) Glass Onion SPOILERS

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In this episode Blaine and special guest Nick run through some of the films that have released in the past couple weeks from black atoms to black panthers and banshees to blondes. They talk about what they liked and didn't like and then they look forward to what the rest of the year holds.

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(5:37) Black Adam

(20:24) Triangle of Sadness

(28:15) Blonde

(33:09) Aftersun

(40:32) Decision to Leave

(46:34) The Banshees of Inisherin

(53:34) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

(1:06:27) Upcoming Winter Movies

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In this episode Blaine and recurring guest Brendan break down the finale to the lega-sequel horror trilogy Halloween Ends where they talk about their mixed reactions, how this functions as a trilogy capper and whether or not it was satisfying. Afterwards they decide to go through the past decade of horror films from 2012 to 2022 and pick their favorite horror movies of each year. 

Timecodes:

(1:00) Halloween Ends SPOILERS

(41:08) Best Horror Movies of the Past Decade

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In this episode Blaine and returning guest Nathan talk about the hotly anticipated Don't Worry Darling where they navigate their feelings on the reveals, the cast, and the behind the scenes drama that everyone has been talking about. Afterwards they both bring some of their favorite psychological thrillers to the table.

Timecodes:

(0:00) Don’t Worry Darling

(5:47) SPOILERS

(33:50) The Drama

(47:19) Our Favorite Psychological Thrillers

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In this episode Blaine and recurring guest Brent stick by a strict code and dress up in their best suits to first discuss Barbarian, the surprise horror hit without giving away the numerous surprises in store. They then talk about Heat, one of the best crime movies ever made and why it still holds up while also talking about the book sequel and fan casting a remake. Afterward the guys give their top 10 Mann films before they feel the heat around the corner.

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(1:54) Barbarian Spoiler Free Thoughts

(10:31) HEAT

(53:17) Michael Mann Ranking

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In this episode Blaine, returning guest Ronnie, and special guest Charles devise a list of 32 space movies and face them off in a tournament style bracket to figure out what the best space movie is. Friendships will be broken, insults will be hurled, and lines will be crossed. What could take home the crown? Alien? Star Wars? Contact? Listen and find out!

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(0:00) Intro

(2:24) The Players

(12:24) Round 1 with 32

(1:24:15) Sweet 16

(1:39:26) Elite 8

(1:42:22) Final 4

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In this episode, Blaine and returning guest Brendan celebrate the 50th episode of the pod by first breaking down Nope, and how Jordan Peele is becoming one of the best filmmakers working today. They then turn their eyes to The Room, Tommy Wiseau's masterpiece of bad cinema and the biopic of how the Room was made, The Disaster Artist.

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(1:05) Nope SPOILERS

(25:38) The Room

(46:42) The Disaster Artist

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In this episode, Blaine and returning guest Brett go through a bunch of TV shows and movies from this summer in spoiler fashion, from the insane confidence of The Boys, to the divisive aspects of Obi-Wan. After discussing Elvis and Minions, they launch into an argument about the newly released Thor film, its merit, the tone, and the state of the MCU.

Timecodes:

(2:44) Obi-Wan Kenobi

(16:08) Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2

(27:49) The Boys Season 3

(35:00) Elvis

(43:45) Minions: The Rise of Gru

(50:15) Thor: Love and Thunder

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In this episode, Blaine and returning guest Beth chat about all 4 Toy Story movies, recapping favorite moments and characters before turning to Lightyear, a movie that few can describe what the movie actually is... 

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(5:25) Toy Story

(15:46) Toy Story 2

(23:18) Toy Story 3

(35:04) Toy Story 4

(40:56) Lightyear

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