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Christian and Devin race into their spoiler-free thoughts, concerns, and reactions to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Did the blue blur's latest adventure speed into greatness, or hit a roadblock? Tune in to find out!

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
• Sonic 3 Spoiler Free Breakdown (07:58)
• Final Thoughts and Ratings (30:39)
• Coming Up Next / Closing  (33:41)

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Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts, concerns, and reactions to the film Y2K. On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
• Y2K Spoiler Free Breakdown (03:19)
• Final Thoughts and Ratings (23:11)
• Coming Up Next / Closing  (26:51)

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Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Joker: Folie à Deux, which finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
• Joker 2 Review (11:34)
• IMDB Trivia  (38:54)
• Final Thoughts and Ratings (41:25)
• Coming Up Next / Closing  (49:57)

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After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. Their new friend, April O'Neil, helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them. Get ready to dive into the world of the Heroes in a Half Shell as Christian and Devin team up to deliver an action-packed podcast episode on the latest blockbuster: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem!


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (10:32)
• Final Thoughts and Ratings (38:17)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (43:58)

MOVIE INFO: 

• Director: Jeff Rowe
• Writers: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit
• Stars: Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Micah Abbey, and Shamon Brown Jr.

MUTANT MAYHEM GRADES: 

• Christian: 94/100
• Devin: 86/100
• Overall Score: 91.5/100

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When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Get ready for a spine-tingling journey as Christian and Devin come together to share their riveting and spoiler-free thoughts on "Talk To Me," one of the most exceptional horror films of 2023. Brace yourself for a thrilling discussion packed with insights, scares, and hair-raising moments.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (10:52)
• Spoilers! (22:15)
• Final Thoughts and Ratings (32:35)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (35:20)

MOVIE INFO: 

• Director: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
• Writer: Bill Hinzman and Danny Philippou
• Stars: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen and Joe Bird

TALK TO ME GRADES: 

• Christian: 90/100
• Devin: 88/100
• Overall Score: 89/100

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In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler thoughts on Secret Invasion Episodes 3-6, and  Christian evaluates the 4K Blu-ray disc of the DC animated movie Justice League: Warworld.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Haunted Mansion Express Recap (02:45)
3. Secret Invasion Episodes 3-6  (13:33)
4. Secret Invasion  Final Thoughts / Ratings (35:39)
5. Coming Up Next (38:57)
6. Justice League: Warworld 4K UHD Review (41:36)
7. Closing (53:31)

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Join Christian and Devin in this exciting podcast episode as they embark on a double-feature review of two captivating films: "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," cleverly combined under the intriguing title "Barbenheimer." Delve into the world of plastic dreams and fashion-forward adventures with Barbie, followed by a thought-provoking exploration of the enigmatic Oppenheimer. Whether you're a Barbie fan or a history enthusiast, this episode promises an enjoyable cinematic discussion that will leave you eager for more.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Barbie Review (Spoiler Free) (08:28)
• Barbie Final Thoughts and Ratings  (24:36)
• Oppenheimer Review  (32:17)
• Oppenheimer Final Thoughts and Ratings (51:25)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (58:47)

BARBIE GRADES: 

• Christian: 90/100
• Devin: 86/100
• Overall Score: 88/100

OPPENHEIMER GRADES:

• Christian: 90/100
• Devin: 94/100
• Overall Score: 92/100

BARBIE MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Greta Gerwig
• Writers: Greta Gerwig and Noah BamBach
• Stars: Margot Robbie, Issa Rae Ryan Gosling, and Kate McKinnon
• About: To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken.

OPPENHEIMER MOVIE INFO: 

• Director: Christopher Nolan
• Writers: Christopher Noland 
• Stars: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, and Josh Peck
• About: The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

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The Last of Us: The Complete Frist  Season is now available on  Blu-Ray. In this episode, Christian evaluates the product's content.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Housekeeping (00:18)
2. ​​​​​Initial reactions (02:52)
3. Picture Quality  (05:21)
4. Audio Quality (06:11)
5. Special Features (07:32)
6. My Largest Concern (09:07)
7. Should You Buy / Final Thoughts  (14:18)
8. Closing (15:23)

SERIES INFO:

• Creators: Craig Mazin  and Neil Druckman 
• Stars: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Gabriel Luna
• Plot: Joel and Ellie, a pair connected through the harshness of the world they live in, are forced to endure brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek across post-pandemic America.

THE LAST OF US SEASON ONE COVERAGE:

E1: When You’re Lost in the Darkness
E2: Infected
E3: Long, Long Time
E4: Please Hold to My Hand
E5: Endure and Survive
E6: Kin
E7: Left Behind
E8: When We Are in Need
E9: Look for the Light

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The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey's (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo's eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are. In this episode, join  Christian and Devin as they share their spoiler-free thoughts on the uproarious comedy sensation of the year, Joy Ride (2023).

 


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• 2023 Emmy Nominations (04:23)
• Spoiler-Free Thoughts  (13:23)
• Final Thoughts / Ratings (32:28)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (36:05)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 90/100
• Devin: 86/100
• Overall Score: 88/100

 

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Adele Lim
• Writers: Teresa Hsiao and Adele Lim
• Stars: Stephanie Hsu, Sabrina Wu, Ashley Park, and Sherry Cola
• Story: Follows four Chinese-American friends as they bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are, while they travel through China in search of one of their birth mothers
  
  

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In Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission -- not even the lives of those he cares about most.

Experience the exhilaration in this episode as Christian, Devin, and Amanda guide you through a thrilling journey, offering their non-spoiler reviews and captivating insights on "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One."


 


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (12:25)
• Cruisapalooza: Mission Impossible Ranked (36:07)
• Final Thoughts / Ratings (45:11)
• Where to Find Amanda (48:16)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (49:26)

GRADES: 

• Christian: 82/100
• Devin: 78/100
• Amanda: 85/100
• Overall Score: 82/100

 

MOVIE INFO:

• Director: Christopher McQuarrie 
• Writers: Bruce Geller, Erik Jendresen, and Christopher McQuarrie
• Stars: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell, and Simon Pegg
  
  

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