The Black Cauldron was released during the darkest period in Disney's history. It flopped so badly that it nearly killed the studio's animation department. Just thinking about that alone is wild enough. Yet some fans defend this as a misunderstood classic. One thing is for sure. It should have been better.

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Zabba zabba zabba. The second and almost certainly the last Steven Seagal movie we're covering. Under Siege 2: Dark Territory is the sequel to what most fans agree is Seagal's best work. Is this sequel somehow underrated? Does it work as a guilty pleasure 90's action cheesefest? Guest Sean O'Connor returns to weigh in for the 30th anniversary of Under Siege 2: Dark Territory.

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The Man of Steel has recently soared back to the big screen in a reboot that promises hope, heroism, and a fresh start for DC? The studio has entrusted James Gunn with reviving their iconic hero, but does the new Superman deliver? Industry insider and comic book fan Ivan Calixto returns to the podcast to share his thoughts.

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What would God need with a starship? William Shatner's first directorial effort turned out to be his last. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is the black sheep of the original film series, and it's not hard to see why. Does it deserve its bad rap? Trekkie and guest Paul Kind returns to vent his feelings.

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Our first Hitchcock film! It’s been a long time coming. Dial M for Murder is well-regarded but somehow sits just outside the top tier of Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary catalog. It’s often overlooked by some of Hitchcock's other works. This was also his first collaboration with Grace Kelly, a pairing that would define much of his work in the '50s. Does this early thriller deserve more attention, or is it overshadowed by its more famous suspenseful siblings?

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Nothing beats a summer murder mystery. The second of Rian Johnson's Knives Out series, Glass Onion once again features Daniel Craig headlining an all star cast. Not as well-received as its predecessor, we thought this would be fun to cover since the third one releases later this year.

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This season's worst Best Picture winner. Chariots of Fire is probably best remembered for the main theme to its score, and yet this tale of the 1924 English track Olympians somehow won Best Picture in 1981. Guest Nathan Perry is back to talk some Olympic sports drama.

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It's the 30th anniversary of Waterworld! One of the most infamous blockbusters of all time, as well as one of the most requested films we've gotten. Kevin Costner's absurdly expensive, water-logged misadventure that all but ended his status as one of Hollywood's A-list stars. Waterworld has quite the reputation. It is undeserved? Or should it have been better? Guest Ivan Calixto returns to share his thoughts.

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Back by Patreon request, and the second part of our Tron double feature. Tron: Legacy was released nearly thirty years after the original cult classic. Like the first one, it was successful but not nearly as much as Disney had hoped for. Since the third one is being released this October, we thought this was perfect to revisit. Guest Tom Paradiso joins us on the Grid.

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Greetings, programs! The first part of our Tron double feature. The original 1982 film was a disappointment for Disney but has since become a cult classic. Its iconic imagery has inspired countless other works. Patrick and Anton go into the Grid to talk Tron.

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