We assemble to discuss the biggest chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet, Avengers: Age of Ultron. We kick things off by criticizing the movie’s titular villain,

lamenting that Ultron was written so comically, before analyzing the character of Black Widow and her relationship with Bruce Banner.

After a quick tangent about Batman v Superman, we evaluate the action scenes and new characters Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch.

While Domhnall Gleeson’s character was busy evaluating the robot in Ex Machina, we were busy evaluating the movie. In our discussion of Alex Garland’s directorial debut,

we compare Oscar Isaac’s character, Nathan, to Mark Zuckerberg and other young figures in the tech industry,

remark how Gleeson’s character, Caleb, is tested just as much as the robot, Ava, and assess Isaac’s career trajectory before delving into spoiler territory to dissect the film’s ending and themes.

Was Julianne Moore’s performance in Still Alice worthy of the Academy Award? That’s the question we asked ourselves before watching Moore’s turn as a middle-aged woman dealing with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

In our discussion, we analyze the highs and lows of Moore’s performance, praise Kristen Stewart and Alec Baldwin, and commend the film’s cinematography.

Also: We each share what we’ve been watching lately during a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from the ending of Blade Runner to The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

We take a trip behind bars in this episode to discuss British prison drama Starred Up. After chatting about how tense some of the scenes are,

we analyze what the film has to say about father/son relationships and the brokenness of prison systems.

Also: We talk about Game of Thrones and Hayao Miyazaki’s filmography.

Buckle up, folks! In this episode we discuss the latest 'bro-centric' over the top high octane franchise, Furious 7.

We agree that director James Wan capably replaces longtime series helmsman Justin Lin, lament that the dramatic scenes weren’t a bit better,

compare the progression of action set pieces in this to the God of War video game series, and ponder where the franchise goes from here.

Jonah Crismore, executive director of the Fort Wayne Cinema Center, joins us to discuss Buzzard, a film about the difficulties of getting by in modern America.

We chat about its timeliness and themes.

Also: We praise vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows and the unrelentingly tense It Follows, commending its retro feel and what it has to say about sex.

To the surprise of no one, the biggest insurgency in Insurgent ended up being against quality filmmaking.

In our discussion of the second installment of the Divergent series, we chat about its uneven visuals, separate the good performances from the bad, assess Jai Courtney’s career trajectory and

evaluate the film’s ending before taking stock of how movies and other content is currently marketed.

In this episode, a small film inspires a big discussion. Our chat about indie sci-fi/drama The One I Love goes beyond the movie itself and becomes a conversation about the nature of relationships and monogamy.

As for the movie itself, we issue a spoiler warning early on and talk openly about its twists and turns, especially the ending.

Also: We discuss Chronicle and its director, Josh Trank, ponder where comic book movies are headed, and share some thoughts on Tron III, Alien V, and Blade Runner II

After the disappointing Elysium, does director Neill Blomkamp return to District 9 form with his latest effort, Chappie?

We discuss that and more, comparing Blomkamp to M. Night Shyamalan, agreeing the film didn’t need to be rated R, and gushing about the performance capture work.

Also, we express indifference about the acting jobs turned in by rap duo Die Antwoord, explore the film’s themes and ponder where Blomkamp goes from here before delving into spoiler territory.

In the first of two discussions, we chat about Matthew Vaughn’s latest film, Kingsman: The Secret Service.

Along the way, we praise screenwriter Jane Goldman and the lead actresses, Ryan criticizes the pacing, and we compare and contrast the film with The Cabin in the Woods.

In our second review, we share our thoughts on the Jared Leto movie Mr. Nobody, comparing it to a Snowpiercer before lamenting that it didn’t make more of an emotional impact.