Join Chris and Mark as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, the sequel to the classic sci-fi movie masterpiece, directed by Irvin Kershner.

It's time to break down the 2nd chapter of George Lucas' original space opera trilogy! Many consider this to be the best of the series - do we agree?

More importantly, can Mark and Chris finally agree on a score rating?

With a new director comes a new set of visuals as well as a new approach to both the story and characters. Can it somehow surpass the legendary 1st film? Also Hoth!

We are introduced to a beloved character, new and ambitious musical themes from the great John Williams as well as Luke's journey to becoming a Jedi.

We are treated with 3 of the biggest movie surprises in one single film including (arguably) the biggest spoiler of all-time!

Help us journey through and review each Star Wars movie en route to Rogue One.

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10:36 - Act I

29:19 - Act II

51:35 - Different Take

1:00:05 - Act III

1:32:07 - Ratings/Final Thoughts

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Join Chris and Amanda as they finally analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Scream 4, the horror movie sequel from 2011 directed by Wes Craven (his final film).

We uncover this lost episode to break down the fourth and probably final chapter in this slasher film franchise.

It's been 11 years so the bar has been significantly raised (gore!) - can Wes Craven and company not only exceed these new expectations but also make up for the disappointment that was Scream 3?

This new entry has a huge, familiar cast (of old and new faces) adding to the tension of the classic whodunit premise.

We get kills galore as well as a special appearance by Annie's boobs..

We need to dissect that intense and self-referential third act bloob-bath with a surprise or two that had us gasping.

Help us conclude these mega-popular Ghostface flicks - ending with a ranking of the series!

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9:59 - Act I

28:01 - Act II

35:53 - Different Take

37:13 - Act III

50:08 - Ratings

53:15 - Series Rankings and Final Thoughts

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Join Chris and Amanda as they finally analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Scream 3, the horror movie sequel from 2000 directed by Wes Craven.

We uncover this lost episode to break down the third and supposedly final entry in the mega-popular Ghostface film series.

Help us try to understand the curious story choices of this definitely, until 2011, concluding chapter to Sidney's encounters with masked serial killers.

Chaos ensues as the very meta cast scramble to figure out who smelt the gas...

We quickly offer a not so different take.

We get excited (sigh) over a special Jamie Kennedy appearance..

And we finally get to the third act with the big reveals! Everything we thought we knew - was wrong. But does it satisfy?

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8:21 - Act I

26:49 - Act II

39:16 - Different Take

40:32 - Act III

57:23 - Ratings/Final Thoughts

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Join Chris and Chelsey as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix, the 2007 fantasy movie sequel directed by David Yates and written by JK Rowling.

We finally accompany Harry, Hermione and Ron for their 5th school year at Hogwarts (and personally our most anticipated film discussion). Things get real as the war for the wizarding world breaks wide open!

We get a cackling introduction to one of our favorite characters.

Our series-long debate really heats up as destinies begin to take shape.

Harry, Dumbledore, Luna, Bellatrix and Voldemort all give us incredibly memorable moments in an entry that book-readers were eagerly anticipating.

And we finally get to the 3rd act we've been waiting all series for. You'd almost think this was the final movie - but we've got 2 more epic episodes in the boy wizard's saga!

We politely invite you to help us bear through our most unbearable and despicable character yet in the form of...dun dun dunnn, yet another Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

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10:41 - Act I

48:06 - Trivia

53:57 - Act II

1:16:35 - Different Takes

1:26:31 - Act III

1:58:55 - Ratings/Final Thoughts

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Join Chris and Chris (The Film Freak) on our annual special Movie Countdown episode dedicated entirely (with SPOILERS) to the greatness and hot garbage of 2016's Year in Film!

We reunite for Part 2 (#50-#1) of our epic countdown, and the awarding of, the best and worst 2016 movies.
From the dumps of January to the gold of December, from Yoga Hosers to La La Land, we count them down from #100 all the way down to the vaunted #1 Best Picture of the Year - for us.

We award each category of the Academy Awards for fun and debate the Top 10 Best and Worst Movies of the Year. Things get really intense once we hit the top 20.

Suicide Squad, Moonlight, The Neon Demon, Arrival, Sing Street, Swiss Army Man, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, La La Land, Fences, Rogue One, Zootopia, Moana, Captain America: Civil War, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Hardcore Henry, Manchester By The Sea - all discussed in this epic countdown.

We give score ratings to the 100 movies we discuss - offering a very wide variety of discussion, films and genres.
From action films to dark, depressing dramas - if it came out in 2016 we've got you covered.

If you're worried about being spoiled, when you hear us announce the name of the movie, just fast forward 90 seconds and we're on to the next one.

It all builds in an epic countdown to our Greatest Film of 2016!

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5:25 - 50-41

29:48 - 40-31

59:54 - 30-21

1:31:43 - 20-11

2:22:07 - Top 10 Best!

3:04:05 - 3 & 2

3:19:41 - The Film Freak's #1

3:32:22 - Chris' #1

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Join Chris and Chris (The Film Freak) on this annual special Movie Countdown episode dedicated entirely (with SPOILERS) to the greatness and hot garbage of 2016's Year in Film!

We gather for an epic 2-parter breaking down the films released in 2016. From the dumps of January to the gold of December, from Yoga Hosers to La La Land, we count down the worst and best movies of the year from #100 all the way down to the vaunted #1 Best Picture of the Year - for us.

We award each category of the Academy Awards for fun and debate the Top 10 Best and Worst Movies of the Year.

Suicide Squad, Moonlight, Max Steel, Sing Street, Swiss Army Man, Finding Dory, Deadpool, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Fences, Rogue One, Zootopia, Moana, Captain America: Civil War, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Train to Busan, Manchester By The Sea - all discussed in this epic countdown.

We give score ratings to the 100 movies we discuss - offering a very wide variety of discussion, films and genres. From action films to dark, depressing dramas - if it came out in 2016 we've got you covered. If you're worried about being spoiled, when you hear us announce the name of the movie, just fast forward 60 seconds and we're on to the next one.

It all builds in an epic countdown to our Greatest Film of 2016!

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5:30 - Pre-Game Talk

14:14 - It Has Begun

18:41 - Top 10 Worst (100-91)

45:41 - 90-81

1:11:05 - 80-71

1:42:50 - 70-61

2:10:01 - 60-51

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Join Chris and Chelsey as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, the 2005 fantasy movie sequel directed by Mike Newell and featuring Team Edward!

We reunite with Harry, Ron and Hermione once again! This time there is a whole new element added to the maturity of this school year at Hogwarts.

It's the Tri-Wizard tournament! *DRAGON ALERT*

We continue our great series-long debate as things get real at the ball.

This film's 3rd act tries to trump the previous film's - does it?

Chelsey drops some book backstory for a familiar character...and it's horrifying.

We humbly invite you to help us bear through Sirens, Mad Eyes and teenage relationships!

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13:10 - Act I

43:53 - Trivia

49:15 - Act II

1:13:41 - Different Takes

1:23:43 - Act III

1:45:31 - Ratings/Final Thoughts

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Join Chris, Randy & Mark as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the 1977 ultimate sci-fi/fantasy blockbuster film directed by George Lucas.

After a long journey through the prequel movies, and an unfortunately lengthy delay in episodes (We're very sorry), the time has finally come to break down the OG blockbuster film. Does it hold up for us?

Mark saw this in theatres when it came out - 40 years later, how do his feelings compare?

This is on the top of the pedestal in the world of geekdom. Can we brave the dark side of the force and find some negatives?

We tackle the age-old debate of the Stormtrooper accuracy.

We meet Mark's hero, Captain Cool, and unpack that nerdgasmic 3rd act.

Join in as we break down each film in the series - leading up to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story!

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14:44 - Act I

41:05 - Trivia

47:31 - Act II

1:16:21 - Different Takes

1:29:17 - Act III

1:44:44 - Ratings/Final Thoughts

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Join Chris, Randy & Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the 2005 sci-fi/fantasy trilogy-capper directed by George Lucas.

The time has come to dissect the rise of Darth Vader and the Galactic Republic!

We debate whether this prequel trilogy has delivered on our hopes of a great Anakin Skywalker origin story.

The action in this Star Wars film is at an all-time high - does it satisfy?

And we FINALLY get to the fight that we'd been waiting 28 years for!

Listen and see how do we feel about this epic space opera's conclusion and then weigh in with your thoughts in the comments.

!BONUS! We talk about that theory...yes, THAT theory.

Join us as we break down each film in the series - leading up to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story!

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12:39 - Act I

32:39 - Trivia

41:19 - Act II

1:00:18 - Different Takes

1:09:13 - Act III

1:36:19 - Ratings/Final Thoughts

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Join Chris, Drew and Mark as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, the 2002 sci-fi/fantasy movie sequel directed by George Lucas.

This is a very debate-heavy episode covering the middle chapter of the prequel trilogy.

Hayden Christensen stars as Michael Myers..or is it Anakin Skywalker - one of them. How do we feel about his turn to the dark side and the birth of Darth Vader?

We battle eachother over the greatest love story of all time...

Begun the Clone War has. We've been hearing about it since 1977. How do we feel about it?

And who the hell put Jar Jar in charge of the Senate?!

Join us as we break down each film in the series - leading up to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story!

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12:26 - Act I

47:07 - Trivia

50:56 - Act II

1:13:57 - Different Takes

1:23:35 - Act III

1:47:59 - Ratings/Final Thoughts

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