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In this episode, we release our Patreon exclusive review of the classic film starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Jack Nicholson titled “The Departed”. We discuss how great the directing was by Martin Scorsese, we debate if Leo or Matt Damon had a better performance in this film, and one of us explains why the ending was underwhelming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a live review on our YouTube channel of the latest installment in the worldwide phenomenon blockbuster franchise created by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver, titled Avatar: Fire & Ash. We discuss whether James Cameron is wasting his time and talents by continuing this story after years of delays, and we debate whether we even care to see another installment in this franchise, with the fourth film scheduled for release in 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses some of the best TV shows that have come from Netflix. Whether they are Netflix originals or series that became popular after being added to the platform, we debate which ones stand out to us the most and talk about whether Netflix is still the king of the streaming era after nearly 20 years of dominance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2015 mystery western thriller The Hateful Eight, directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Walton Goggins. We discuss whether this is one of Tarantino’s best films, and we debate whether he will truly stop making movies after his tenth film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we review the first season of the new supernatural horror HBO original series based on Stephen King’s novel It, titled IT: Welcome to Derry. We discuss how impressed we are — or aren’t — with the series as it transitions from film to television, and we debate whether it enhances the lore of It or if it now feels a bit watered down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, the crew discusses their favorite films based on true stories. We explore which films genuinely qualify as “real” based on how accurately they portray their subjects, and we debate whether “based on a true story” films still hold the same cultural value as we move into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, the crew discusses TV series that went on longer than they probably should have. We debate which shows fall into this category, explain why they should have concluded earlier, and highlight particular seasons that would have made great finales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 neo-western romantic drama Brokeback Mountain, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. We discuss how the film industry reacted to a blockbuster centered on homosexuality in the early 2000s, and we debate whether this film serves as a strong representation of the LGBTQ community in modern cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we review the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix original series Stranger Things. We discuss why it took so long for them to produce and release this final season, and we debate whether the split release strategy makes sense and if it will be worth it in the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew discusses one of the most critically acclaimed television networks in history: HBO. We dive into which series from the network stand out the most and share our reasons for each selection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the latest addition to the mythical lore of Frankenstein with the Netflix original film directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, and Christoph Waltz, titled Frankenstein. We discuss whether this adaptation of the classic story was done well and debate whether we’ve been getting too many Frankenstein movies lately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about the film career of Viola Davis. We discuss why her acting stands out in the films she appears in, and we debate where she ranks among all-time actors and the significance of her impact within the Black community as one of the premier, go-to actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the 2025 mystery thriller All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook, Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, and Jay Ellis. We discuss the strength of the performances by Snook and Fanning, and we debate whether the story’s premise feels realistic in today’s world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the concluding sequel to the universal blockbuster film franchise starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum, titled Wicked: For Good. We discuss whether this sequel surpassed the previous film and debate if this version of The Wizard of Oz lore is better than the original 1939 film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the epic crime drama Casino, written and directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci. We discuss how well the movie has aged over time as it celebrates its 30th anniversary and debate whether this is Martin Scorsese’s best film as a director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 Japanese cyberpunk action thriller Ghost in the Shell, directed by Mamoru Oshii and based on the 1989 manga by Masamune Shirow. We discuss why this film was groundbreaking not only for animated movies but for the science fiction genre as a whole, and we debate why the 2017 reboot starring Scarlett Johansson was an epic failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices