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Happy New Year!!! In this special episode, we look back at some of the movies we liked, loved, and despised as we do a draft of the films that came out in 2023.

0:00:00 Intro & Preamble

0:05:21 Draft Rules & Order

0:12:11 The 2023 Movie Draft

1:42:05 Honourable / Dishonourable Mentions

2:00:57 2023 vs 2022

2:05:03 2023 Movie Trends

2:07:07 Looking forward to 2024

2:09:09 Outro

Peter is back and better than ever to discuss David Fincher's The Killer with the boys! Also, Aidan is monkey-pilled, Peter thinks Furiosa looks sandy, and Alex watched Love, Actually.

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:06:34 Trailer Park

0:17:36 Movie Info

0:18:59 The Predacritic Game

0:21:08 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:29:35 Synopsis

0:32:31 Discussion

1:41:52 Predator vs The Chiller

1:42:46 Predator's Picks & Outro

Mon Dieu! Alex and Aidan review Ridley Scott's Napoleon!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:06:02 Trailer Park

0:11:43 Movie Info

0:12:46 The Predacritic Game

0:15:48 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:22:56 Synopsis

0:25:39 Discussion

1:15:47 Predator vs Napoleon

1:19:18 Predator's Picks & Outro

Grab a hot chocolate and a box of tissues - Alex and Aidan review Alexander Payne's The Holdovers! Paul Giamatti has the juice! Anyone But You does not have the juice! Madame Web has negative juice!!!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:05:32 Trailer Park

0:12:27 Movie Info

0:13:42 The Predacritic Game

0:15:09 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:21:35 Synopsis

0:24:25 Discussion

1:17:46 Predator vs Paul Giamatti

1:19:57 Predator's Picks & Outro

Aidan and Alex discuss Sofia Coppola's Priscilla, the Variety report on the MCU's behind-the-scenes troubles, and the trailers for Fall Guy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:12:33 Trailer Park

0:27:05 Movie Info

0:27:55 The Predacritic Game

0:29:07 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:35:29 Synopsis

0:38:23 Discussion

1:48:26 Predator vs Elvis

1:49:34 Predator's Picks & Outro

Alex and Aidan review Anatomie d'une Chute (Anatomy of a Fall)! It won the Palme d'Or! French Court!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:04:34 Movie Info & Something Weird is Happening on Discord

0:09:53 The Predacritic Game

0:11:27 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:15:44 Synopsis

0:19:58 Discussion

1:32:34 Predator vs French Court

1:34:27 Predator's Picks & Outro

Alex and Aidan have VERY different takes on Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon! Big takes, small takes, hot takes, cold takes - this episode is bound to have some opinions you like, some you don't, and maybe some that make you think... Peter is here too, briefly.

0:00:00 Intro & Trailer Park

0:11:48 Movie Info

0:15:38 The Predacritic Game

0:18:14 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:32:52 Synopsis

0:36:14 Discussion

2:29:21 Maybe we don’t do this segment this week

2:29:46 Predator's Picks & Outro

Aidan and Alex discuss Netflix's latest "erotic thriller" - Fair Play! We also discuss A24, Marvel's upcoming Daredevil series, and the trailers for The Curse and The Iron Claw.

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:09:56 Trailer Park

0:13:12 Movie Info

0:14:36 The Predacritic Game

0:16:05 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:21:48 Synopsis

0:24:40 Discussion

1:17:00 Predator vs Hedgefund Analysts?

1:18:52 Predator's Picks & Outro

This week, the boys discuss The Creator (from the twisted mind of the director of Rogue One) and Wakanda for Chickens!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:03:27 Trailer Park

0:14:05 Movie Info

0:15:34 The Predacritic Game

0:17:42 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:26:07 Synopsis

0:29:19 Discussion

1:31:44 Predator vs Simulants

1:33:09 Predator's Picks & Outro

Oh, what a beautiful morning! The boys review Theatre Camp! It's really good!

0:00:00 Intro & Trailer Park

0:06:02 Movie Info

0:08:23 The Predacritic Game

0:10:50 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:17:53 Synopsis

0:21:00 Discussion

1:31:40 Predator vs Theatre Camp

1:33:07 Predator's Picks & Outro

The entire gang is back to discuss the third installment of the Agatha Christie Kenneth Brannaugh Hercule Poirot Bonanza (ACKBHPB), A Haunting in Venice!

0:00:00 Intro & Trailer Park

0:16:19 Movie Info

0:18:23 The Predacritic Game

0:20:47 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:30:36 Synopsis

0:33:04 Discussion

1:12:04 Predator vs Hercule Poirot

1:14:03 Predator's Picks

Alex and Peter review the 14th installment in the DCEU, Blue Beetle! It's slightly better or worse than The Flash, depending on who you ask!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:00:59 Trailer Park

0:04:36 Movie Info

0:08:19 The Predacritic Game

0:09:32 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:17:49 Synopsis

0:20:00 Discussion

1:14:11 Predator vs Blue Beetle

1:16:38 Predator's Picks

Aidan and Alex are back to discuss 15 (pretty big) differences between good art and bad art, Oppenheimer sex scenes, and Bottoms!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:04:52 Trailer Park

0:13:46 Movie Info

0:15:44 The Predacritic Game

0:17:07 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:24:42 Synopsis

0:27:27 Discussion

1:44:11 Predator vs Bottoms

1:46:13 Predator's Picks

Dracula on a boat! We'll leave it at that.

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:05:49 Trailer Park

0:15:31 Movie Info

0:18:13 The Predacritic Game

0:21:20 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:26:32 Synopsis

0:29:26 Discussion

1:20:02 Predator vs Dracula

1:21:02 Predator's Picks

Predator vs Movies is one year old!!! And to honour our pilot episode where we reviewed Thor: Love and Thunder, the boys discuss The Flash! (Not the tv show; the movie that, apparently to the surprise of many, came out in June). Spoiler Alert: It's bad! Don't watch this movie!!! But DO listen to this podcast! :)

0:00:00-0:05:55 Intro & Movie Info

0:05:55-0:10:51 The Predacritic Game

0:10:51-0:21:01 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:21:01-0:24:29 Synopsis

0:24:29-2:26:28 Discussion

2:26:28-2:31:33 Predator vs The Flash

Barbenheimer has landed! The boys discuss the greatest double feature of the year, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig's Barbie! Hot takes and fiery discussions ensue!

0:00:00 Movie Info: Oppenheimer

0:01:43 The Predacritic Game: Oppenheimer

0:05:04 Non-Spoiler Reactions: Oppenheimer

0:14:42 Synopsis: Oppenheimer

0:20:25 Discussion: Oppenheimer

1:59:07 Movie Info: Barbie

1:59:57 The Predacritic Game: Barbie

2:01:55 Non-Spoiler Reactions: Barbie

2:11:12 Synopsis: Barbie

2:15:05 Discussion: Barbie

3:16:30 Predator vs Oppenheimer vs Barbie

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to this episode. The boys review Mission: Impossible 7 - Dead Reckoning Part One (except 7 isn't part of the title)! We discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike, the trailers for Wonka and Napoleon, and we bring some hot takes in our ranking of the Mission: Impossible franchise!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:15:06 Trailer Park

0:25:54 Movie Info

0:27:41 The Predacritic Game

0:30:08 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:38:39 Synopsis

0:43:23 Discussion

2:06:25 Mission: Impossible - Ranked!

2:27:20 Predator's Picks

2:29:05 Predator vs Dead Reckoning Part One

This week, the boys talk A24's Past Lives! Alex recounts his romantic BTS tale of bug meets eyeball, Aidan schools us on The Nun II, and Peter tries to keep the peace as hot takes fly.

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:13:07 Trailer Park

0:19:22 Movie Info

0:20:29 The Predacritic Game

0:24:07 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:37:07 Synopsis

0:40:18 Discussion

1:37:07 Predator vs Past Lives

1:38:10 Predator's Picks

Peter is back! Alex is sick! One of our listeners doesn't like hearing the Metacritic rules! And this week we finally review Wes Anderson's Asteroid City! We talk about extraterrestrials, quickie griddles, what it all means, and... nipples?

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:09:35 Trailer Park

0:12:49 Movie Info

0:14:14 The Predacritic Game

0:16:43 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:23:52 Synopsis

0:26:46 Discussion

1:43:46 Predator vs Asteroid City

1:45:12 Predator's Picks

This week, Alex and Aidan take a look at Netflix's Extraction 2 and have wildly different takes. We also discuss A.I. in Secret Invasion and the trailers for Priscilla, Challengers, and Sony's Kraven the Hunter, which actually looks pretty awesome.

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:04:37 Trailer Park

0:14:32 Movie Info

0:16:31 The Predacritic Game

0:18:20 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:24:45 Synopsis

0:27:06 Discussion

1:21:25 Predator vs Extraction 2

1:23:48 Predator's Picks

This week, Alex and Aidan review Paul Schrader's Master Gardener! We also discuss Jesus, the biggest IP of all time, and The Flash (WHICH WE HAVE NOT, WILL NOT, AND REFUSE TO WATCH)

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:03:30 Anti Flash Segment

0:15:55 Trailer Park

0:18:33 Movie Info

0:19:55 The Predacritic Game

0:22:06 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:31:10 Discussion

1:22:21 Predator vs Master Gardener

1:23:47 Predator's Picks

This week Alex and Aidan do something a little different... The boys discuss the latest season of our favourite sketch show - I Think You Should Leave - and pick out some of our favourite sketches from previous seasons. We also talk about our hit tweet (@predatorvmovies) and the Bottoms trailer.

0:00:00 WE HAVE A HIT TWEET

0:10:39 Trailer Park

0:15:28 Series Info

0:16:54 The Predacritic Game

0:21:17 Review and Discussion

1:35:07 Predator vs I Think You Should Leave

1:36:42 Predator's Picks

The boys take a leap of faith and dive into Across the Spider-verse. We discuss our favourite spider-people, what we loved and what we didn't, and our predictions for Beyond the Spider-verse. Aidan is sleep-deprived and Peter brings a lot of energy, so buckle up for an interesting episode!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:09:38 Movie Info

0:11:44 The Predacritic Game

0:14:21 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:26:01 Synopsis

0:30:10 Discussion

2:04:19 Predator vs Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse

2:04:52 Predator's Picks

This week, Aidan and Alex (and Peter in spirit) look back at April's eco-thriller, How to Blow Up a Pipeline! We also discuss John Wick 5, Cannes Film Festival Reactions, and The Idol!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:14:50 Trailer Park

0:25:51 Movie Info

0:28:19 The Predacritic Game

0:29:56 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:38:50 Synopsis

0:42:15 Discussion

1:33:45 Predator vs Pipelines

1:34:39 Predator's Picks

The wait is over! The boys finally bring you their (many) thoughts on James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3! In this chaotic 3-hour epic, we talk AI, Film Bros, Killers of the Flower Moon, AND Shark Side of the Moon!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:02:55 Trailer Park

0:17:39 Movie Info

0:18:44 The Predacritic Game

0:23:07 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:43:30 Synopsis

0:49:48 Discussion

2:40:38 Predator vs Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

2:41:00 Predator's Picks

While the boys take some time off, we look back at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 (2017) in anticipation of the threequel that will surely make Alex sob uncontrollably in the theatre. Peter could not make the recording, so we are joined by special guest Groot. Groot and Aidan overthrow Alex in a mutiny and we learn that family is stronger than kissing.

0:00:00 Intro & Movie Info

0:02:22 The Predacritic Game

0:04:34 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:10:08 Synopsis

0:14:58 Discussion

2:11:01 Predator vs Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

While the boys take some time off, we look back at Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) in anticipation for the latest installment of the MCU's best franchise. Includes some of our classic segments, including fanboying about the MCU and Bettator vs Movies.

0:00:00 Intro & Movie Info

0:01:40 The Predacritic Game

0:04:19 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:12:42 Synopsis

0:16:41 Discussion

1:36:20 Predator vs Guardians of the Galaxy

This week, the boys review the latest Disney live-action dumpster fire, Peter Pan & Wendy! Okay, maybe it's not that bad... Peter shares some Dune news, Alex has a Flash prediction, and Aidan welcomes Peter to the Hater Club!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:04:14 Trailer Park

0:17:40 Movie Info

0:19:31 The Predacritic Game

0:22:28 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:32:47 Synopsis

0:36:22 Discussion

1:35:39 Predator vs Peter Pan & Wendy

1:37:10 Predator's Picks

DISCLAIMER: Peter didn't like Joker. This week, the boys breakdown BEAU IS AFRAID! This episode is dedicated to our friend [REDACTED]. In this week's episode, Aidan has a hot scoop from a random guy about the Nintendo CU and Aidan tells a joke from the future! If you like this podcast, follow us on the Jeremy Renner App.

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:05:32 Movie Info

0:06:34 The Predacritic Game

0:09:17 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:20:16 Synopsis0:22:53 Discussion

1:18:35 Predator vs Glass Onion

1:20:22 Predator's Picks

The boys discuss the latest Guardians of the Galaxy movie, Dungeons and Dragons! Peter takes over the intro, we touch on the Mario movie discourse, and we argue about Han Solo.

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:04:05 Trailer Park

0:20:57 Movie Info

0:22:14 The Predacritic Game

0:26:58 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:36:10 Synopsis

0:38:46 Discussion

1:38:59 Predator vs Dungeons and Dragons

1:41:10 Predator's Picks

Wahoo! The boys review one of the worst movies of the year, The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Aidan brings big hater energy and is also Jar Jar. We discuss all the trailers that came out this week - Blue Beetle, Secret Invasion, Ahsoka, Indiana Jones, Spider-verse, and Barbie!

0:00:00 Intro & News

0:03:42 Trailer Park

0:24:03 Movie Info

0:24:55 Predacritic Game

0:26:45 Non-Spoiler Reactions

0:36:46 Synopsis

0:39:30 Discussion

1:36:54 Predator vs Mario

1:37:41 Predator's Picks

The boys discuss the boxing blockbuster that's been breaking the box office, Creed 3! We also take a look at the trailers for Asteroid City and Master Gardener and share our love for Creed (2015).

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (21:53), our non-spoiler thoughts (25:38) and full discussion (36:49), Predator vs. Creed (1:41:32), and our Predator's Picks (1:45:21)!

Yeah, I'm thinking we watched John Wick 4. The boys do the quickest intro ever, Peter and Aidan (briefly) take control of the pod, and we each rank our top 3 favourite action moments from the John Wick franchise!

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (8:34), our non-spoiler thoughts (10:57) and full discussion (21:56), Predator vs. John Wick (2:09:42), and our Predator's Picks (2:11:47)!

What's your favourite scary movie? The boys discuss the latest installment of the Scream franchise, Scream 6! Peter gives a chaotic synopsis, Alex rants about some Oscar winners, and we have a comment now!!!

Tune in to hear our Oscars thoughts, the latest movie news and trailers (26:05), the Predacritic game (42:40), our non-spoiler thoughts (45:52) and full discussion (58:46), Predator vs. Scream (2:10:09), and our Predator's Picks (2:10:31)!

WE'RE BACK! The boys make a triumphant return discussing Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania - in our opinion, the worst Marvel movie yet! Alex monologues about MODOK, Aidan unveils the poster park, and Peter thinks J-Law is too old (cancelled!)

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (14:29), our non-spoiler thoughts (18:23) and full discussion (33:13), Predator vs. Quantumania (1:49:18), and our Predator's Picks (1:52:13)!

Top of the mornin'! The boys discuss Martin McDonagh's latest feckin' film, The Banshees of Inisherin. Set during Captain America: Civil War, Jesus and Dominic the Donkey have a falling out or something, idk I don't know the bible lore. Does anyone read this bit???

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (17:30), our non-spoiler thoughts (19:24) and full discussion (31:13), Predator vs. The Banshees of Inisherin (1:36:57), and our Predator's Picks (1:39:37)!

Babylon? More like Baby-long! Alex, Peter, and Aidan review Damien Chazelle's most ambitious film yet! (spoiler alert: he still hasn't missed!) The results for the draft are in, Aidan and Alex give their thoughts on M3GAN (mah-three-gan), and if you stick around to the end, you might just catch a sneak peek of our latest single...

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (32:08), our non-spoiler thoughts (36:03) and full discussion (53:41), Predator vs. Babylon (2:17:47), and our Predator's Picks (2:18:52)!

Alex, Peter, and Aidan review the best films of the year by doing a movie draft! The boys fight for their favourite films to fill up their 7 categories: blockbuster, action, horror (or family, if you're Peter), international, drama, comedy, and wild card. Naturally, hilarity ensues. Let us know who won by tweeting us @predatorvmovies or by leaving a comment!

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the draft (15:00) and the results (1:58:45) as well as honourable mentions (2:03:50). We also have some unique segments, including Aidan's score changes (2:08:24), Special Guest Top 10s of 2022 (2:10:27), 2022 Trends (2:12:53), and a look forward at 2023 (2:17:27)! As always, we end with our Predator's Picks (2:23:58)!

Alex, Peter, and Aidan review Darren Aronofsky's The Whale. It's not great. Alex does an American accent. It's not great either.

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (25:16), our non-spoiler thoughts (28:23) and full discussion (43:50), Predator vs. The Whale (1:49:33), and our Predator's Picks (1:51:09)!

The game is afoot! Alex, Peter, Aidan, and special guest Ethan review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery! Alex does his Benoit Blanc impression, Peter has selective hearing, Aidan catches up on some 2022 movies, and Ethan promotes his garage sale!

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (22:34), our non-spoiler thoughts (27:49) and full discussion (42:26), Predator vs. Glass Onion (2:14:32), and our Predator's Picks (2:18:06)!

We're not in Kansas anymore, numbnuts! Alex, Peter, and Aidan review Avatar: The Way of Water! The boys discuss their hot Avatar 1 & 2 takes - which is better? what is the future of the franchise? should white people have dreads? - as well as the most important release this week: the Barbie teaser trailer!

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (28:30), our non-spoiler thoughts (33:24) and full discussion (53:42), Predator vs. The Way of Water (2:05:36), and our Predator's Picks (2:07:58)!

Ciao Bella! Alex, Peter, and Aidan review Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio! The boys discuss the recent DC shake-up rumours, Ewan McGregor's MVP status, and if you listen closely, Aidan's cat makes a cameo appearance!

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Predacritic game (18:30), our non-spoiler thoughts (20:55) and full discussion (35:43), Predator vs. Pinocchio (1:43:30), and our Predator's Picks (1:45:10)!

It's a dream darling! Alex, Peter, Aidan, and returning special guest Ryan discuss Spielberg's The Fabelmans! In this chaotic and packed episode, the gang discusses Indiewire's top 25 films of 2022, The Fabelman's Academy Award chances, and Alex 'misquotes' Peter.

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Metacritic game (34:22), our non-spoiler thoughts (38:10) and full discussion (57:02), Predator vs. The Fabelmans (2:09:20), and our Predator's Picks (2:11:25)!

Alex, Aidan, and special guest Ryan discuss Luca Guadagnino's latest feature, Bones and All! Alex does his impression of Sully, Aidan is Frank, and Ryan shares 13 minutes of his Predator's Picks! (Andor still rules)

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, the Metacritic game (19:01), our non-spoiler thoughts (23:08) and full discussion (35:12), Predator vs. Bones and All (1:50:16), and our Predator's Picks (1:52:30)!

SASCHA RETURNS! Alex, Peter, Aidan, and your favourite special guest Sascha discuss The Menu! Open up your Jaws and enter the Temple of Doom to hear the War of the Worlds as the boys Duel over their differing opinions on the latest film that's on the Hook! Ready Player One? (This is a terrible bit).

Tune in to hear the latest movie news, our non-spoiler thoughts on the movie (23:41) and full discussion (40:09), Predator vs. The Menu (2:07:34), and Predator's Picks (2:09:21)!

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Alex, Peter, Aidan, and special guest Adrian discuss the latest installment of the MCU, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! Fights break out, antics ensure, and Peter is caught taking a nap. >: |

Tune in to hear the latest news, Guess the Metacritic (22:16), our non-spoiler reactions (30:02) and full discussion (49:30), Predator vs. Wakanda Forever (2:31:06), and Predator's Picks (2:32:31)!

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The boys open up and share their feelings on Aftersun! Best movie of 2022? (Sorry Tár). Peter gets cancelled twice and blasts Alex for crying during West Side Story (2021). Tune in to hear the latest news, our non-spoiler thoughts (28:14) and full discussion (52:31), Predator vs Aftersun (2:01:04), and Predator's Picks (2:01:47)!

The wait is over! The movie of the year is here! No more Tár-baiting! Alex, Peter, and Aidan (finally) discuss Todd Field's first feature film since 2006, Tár!!! Perfect movie? Best film of 2022? Dry? Tune in to hear the latest news, our non-spoiler thoughts (26:30) and full discussion (35:25), Predator vs. Tár (2:08:30), and our recommendations (2:10:20).