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Our first review of a concert! We both went to ChanceThe Rapper's concert in Chicago and revisit our experiences. Then we lead into the series finale to Peacemaker and a small review of season 3 of Monsters: Ed Gein. For our movie reviews, we watched Roofman starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. And we also give a quick review of Tron: Ares.

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The Rock joins the A24 family for the first time with a UFC biopic, The Smashing Machine. We talk the pros and cons of this movie. Breaking down the performance of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We also revisit One Battle After Another for a mini review. And we review some newer series such as Marvel Zombies, Black Rabbit, and Stranger Things. We finish strong with a game of "Is this a movie title, or a wrestling movie."

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Fernando Jimenez is back! Filling in for Brandon this week, Fernando goes over some breaking news over this last week. From Bad Bunny's announcement of performing at the Super Bowl, to Tilly Norwood breaking into Hollywood as an AI actress. I give my quick thoughts over Leonardo DiCaprio's new movie, One Battle After Another. And we finish the episode with a game of This or That content creator addition. 

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Brandon conquers his fears and watches his first horror movie of the year. We both had HIM on our most anticipated movie of the fall, but we both left disappointed.  We dive deep into the cast, story, and confusing choices the director chose. We also give our thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel getting suspended to controversial comments on his opening monologue. And then we finish the episode with game of This or That the down side of being an AMC A-Lister.   

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Spiderman four updates! We break down the newest news revealed from the new Spiderman: Brand New Day movie. We discuss possible futures following this movie, and possible plot lines for some of our other favorite heroes. We lead into DC Batman updates, and Super Mario Galaxy Movie. 

We review The Long Walk. Stephen King's brilliant mind created this novel, turned book, and it is one of the best movies of this fall. We breakdown the characters, plot, and our interpretation of the ending! 

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In this spine-tingling episode, we’re diving into the eerie world of The Conjuring: Last Rites — and we’re not doing it alone. For the first time ever, we welcome a special guest: the one and only Kyle Clifford! 👏

We kick things off with a rundown of the latest Hollywood buzz, then celebrate Kyle’s real-life happy ending with a big congrats on his recent engagement 💍. From there, we shift gears and play a fun round of "Top Five Desert Island Movies" — with some surprising picks you won’t see coming. And before we wrap, it’s time for the ultimate showdown: "This or That: AMC A-Lister Edition."

Horror fans, movie lovers, and pop culture junkies — this episode is for you. Hit play and join the convo!

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What happens when movie obsession meets podcast dedication? A journey from basement recordings to approaching 200 episodes of cinematic conversations.

Looking back at nearly four years of podcasting, we laugh about our humble beginnings—passing a single microphone back and forth, recording in friends' basements, and overthinking every introduction. Those early technical struggles have evolved into a dedicated setup and growing audience, especially as our TikTok clips gain traction. Despite our full-time jobs limiting production time, our passion for watching and discussing films remains unwavering.

The streaming landscape has captured our attention lately, with one host deep into Stranger Things for the first time ("It's such binge worthy... I'm hooked") while the other eagerly discusses Peacemaker's return. We dive into Margaret Qualley's dark comedy "Honey Don't," dissecting everything from its disjointed plot and excessive sex scenes to the star-studded cast including Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans. Sidney Sweeney's recent films "Eden" and "Americana" also get attention, with particular praise for Rod Howard's storytelling in "Eden" despite its limited theatrical promotion.

Our conversation detours through Chance the Rapper's impressive new album, Tarantino's future projects, and the universal frustration of sitting through increasingly lengthy pre-movie advertisements ("sometimes it is 40 minutes before they start playing the movie"). Through it all, our enthusiasm for cinema shines through—whether recommending underrated gems or analyzing industry trends.

Ready to join our movie-loving community? Subscribe now and catch our upcoming reviews of "Caught Stealing" with Austin Butler, plus our special episode marking our 200th milestone that's just around the corner!

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New review for Bob Odenkirk's new action sequel, Nobody 2. We discussed our thoughts on the franschise, discuss the plot, casting, and writing. 

We first kick off the episode by discussing HBO Peacemaker show and the James Gunn's track record. We also discuss streaming platforms and current shows we are watching, including Alien Romulus. And end the show with a quick review of Freaky Tales, currently streaming on HBO Max. 

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We dive into first impressions of Spider-Man 4, breaking down the newly revealed suit and what it represents for Tom Holland's character, while exploring how Sony is managing leaks and building anticipation a year before release.

• The blended Spider-Man suit incorporates elements from both the original and Amazing Spider-Man designs
• Tom Holland's excitement about returning to the role alongside Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton
• Sony's strategy of officially releasing images to counter unofficial set photos
• Speculation about villains and potential connections to Jon Bernthal's character

After discussing recent streaming platform preferences and the decline of Netflix as our go-to service, we review several recent films including The Naked Gun, Freakier Friday, Weapons, and Together.

• The surprising effectiveness of Liam Neeson's deadpan delivery in The Naked Gun
• Why Freakier Friday works as a sequel 20+ years later with returning stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis
• The standout performance from Jamie Lee Curtis embodying teenage mannerisms in an older body
• The creative popcorn bucket design that perfectly ties into the body-switching theme
• The effective mix of nostalgia through cameos from the original cast while telling a fresh story

Check out our Letterboxd pages to see our complete movie rankings as we've both watched over 80 films so far this year!