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In this special update, Christian and Devin share some important news about the podcast's future. With busy schedules making it tough to release episodes consistently, we’ve decided to take a long hiatus to regroup and plan for what’s next. This isn’t goodbye just a break while we get things sorted!

Thank you all for your support, and in the meantime, feel free to catch up on past episodes and stay connected with us on social media. And as Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” See you soon!

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Christian and Devin usher in 2025 with their first film review of the year. Tune in as they delve into Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man.

From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; Ozark, Inventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; Hullraisers, Coma). But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they're attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.



TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
• Wolf Man Spoiler Free Breakdown (07:03)
• Final Thoughts and Ratings (22:40)
• Coming Up Next / Closing  (26:27)

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Christian and Devin share their spoiler-free thoughts on Venom: The Last Dance. In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel's greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Start + Housekeeping (00:18)
• Venom 3 Review (11:33)
• Final Thoughts + Ratings (31:13)
• Coming Up Next + Closing  (36:56)

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Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts on DCs first ever Blue Beetle live-action film.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. Blue Beetle Spoiler Free Thoughts (08:08)
3. Blue Beetle Final Thoughts / Ratings (22:38)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (27:33)

BLUE BEETLE GRADES: 

• Christian: 80%
• Devin: 81%
• Overall Score: 80.5%

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Based on a single chilling chapter from Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula, The Last Voyage of the Demeter tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter, which was chartered to carry private cargo--fifty unmarked wooden crates--from Carpathia to London. Strange events befall the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage, stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship. When the Demeter finally arrives off the shores of England, it is a charred, derelict wreck. There is no trace of the crew. In this episode, Christian and Devin give their spoiler-free thoughts on The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and  Christian evaluates the 4K Blu-ray disc of Enter The Dragon.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. The Last Voyage of the Demeter Reactions (09:49)
3. The Last Voyage of the Demeter  Final Thoughts / Ratings (26:03)
4. Coming Up Next (30:01)
5. Enter The Dragon 4K UHD Review (34:09)
6. Closing (44:52)

LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER GRADES: 

• Christian: 70/100
• Devin: 71/100
• Overall Score: 71/100

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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, Leo, and Mike team up to deliver an action-packed spoiler cast episode on  TMNT: Mutant Mayhem!


TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Housekeeping (00:18)
• Initial Reactions  (11:08)
• SPOILERS (20:19)
• Final Thoughts and Ratings (53:51)
• Where To Find Our Guests (59:34)
• Coming Up Next / Closing (01:01:22)

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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.

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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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