Box Office QB's

Creature Commandos kicks off the newly revamped DCU with another ragtag team of misfits protecting a place that needs protecting. Does this story add anything new to what we've seen before? #creaturecommandos #dcu #jamesgunn

Gladiator II wants us to be entertained, but are we? We review Ridley Scott's star-studded return to ancient Rome.

Cobra Kai crane kicks onto Netflix for the second part of a long final season. Is the Miyagi finally running out? #cobrakai #karatekid #mrmiyagi

The Penguin ends one of the most impressive seasons of tv this year with a masterfully dark finale. Does this Batman spin-off set a new standard for storytelling in comic book adaptations? #thepenguin #ozcobb #sofiafalcone #thebatman #dccomics

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory returns with the tall task of living up to a very strong first season. Is there too much going on here, or is this dino-sized action adventure right up our alley? #jurassicworld #jurassicworldchaostheory #jurassicpark

Agatha All Along goes down the road to its Swan song. Is this a magical MCU entry, or is the spell broken on the spooky side of Marvel? #agathaallalong #agathamcu #wiccan #ladydeath #mcu

The Venom trilogy comes to a close, but is it chaotic or chaotically fun? We explain how The Last Dance is kind of a choose your own symbiote adventure as far as how you watch this Spider-Man spin-off. #venomthelastdance #venom3 #venom #symbiote #knull #marvel #tomhardy

It's spooky season and anime totally partakes! Japanese horror mangaka's Uzumaki was brought to life through Adult Swim and is on MAX now. Gerald and Jeff discuss the animation, a stellar English and Japanese cast, the scariest scenes and what it really was all about.

Smile 2 has horror fans grinning with its creatively terrifying story. Does it live up to the original, and will the 3rd movie be even bigger? #smile2 #smile #naomiscott

In a year of villain origin stories, Joker: Folie à Deux has been met with a venomous response from fans and critics. Is the hate warranted, or are there some redeeming qualities to this sequel from Todd Phillips? #jokerfolieàdeux #joker2 #dccomics #joaquinphoenix #toddphillips #harleyquinn #ladygaga

Rebel Ridge has taken Netflix by storm. Is this the arrival of Aaron Pierre as the next great action star, and does the rest of the movie live up to his magnetic performance? #rebelridge #aaronpierre #donjohnson

Kafka and Mina are fighting side-by-side but a new evolution for Kaiju No. 9 could put the teams on the ropes. What have the last several issues confirmed or shown us? Gerald discusses some big moments in the September issues, as well as why he thinks his theory is correct. #Kaiju #KaijuNo8 #kaijuno8anime #Kaijuno8manga#manga #discussion #Japanese #English#Spoilers

Gerald and Ahmed talk about George Clooney & Brad Pitt's newest team-up. Is this buddy cop-esque film good enough to waste your time on? #AppleTV#Wolfs #BraddPitt #George Clooney

We give our thoughts on the first 3 episodes of Agatha All Along. Can this Marvel spin-off cast the same spell WandaVision used so well on us? Or is there still work to do as we continue to travel down The Road? #agathaallalong #agathaharkness #marvel #kathrynhahn #aubreyplaza #mcu

The Penguin reintroduces us to Matt Reeves' Batman Crime Universe. Can Oz Cobb make a name for himself in Gotham and with prestige tv audiences? #thepenguin #ozcobb #oswaldcobblepot #dccomics #batman #dcuniverse

From Darth Vader, to Mufasa to The Sandlot we reflect on the iconic life of actor James Earl Jones. We talk about our favorite roles and thoughts on the future of some of his most iconic characters in film. #jamesearljones #darthvader #mufasa #thesandlot #thesimpsons

Worlds Collide at the intersection of anime and sci-fi in this new animated sequel to the 'Terminator' franchise. Does Terminator Zero breathe new life into a series that's been in need of a full rebuild for years? #terminator #terminatorzero #anime

We react to the long awaited title reveal and plot synopsis of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Will the 7th installment in the franchise take us back to basics and deliver the classic thrills of the old Jurassic Park? #jurassicworldrebirth #jurassicworld #jurassicpark #scarlettjohansson #mahershalaali

We discuss the surprise return of Ted Lasso for a fourth season with special guest Marcus Gutierrez of Project Highwayman! What do we want to see in the return of AFC Richmond and how we think season 4 might shake out. #tedlassoseason4 #tedlasso #jasonsudeikis #afcrichmond #brettgoldstein Listen to Project Highwayman on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3cVDjVZdxLE5TKecm3B6T8

We review the first part of the final season of Cobra Kai and let's just say we're not exactly sweeping the leg and covering new ground here. Our thoughts on the beginning of the end for this Karate Kid spinoff. #cobrakai #karatekid #mrmiyagi #ralphmacchio

Alien: Romulus arrives in theaters, and the 7th movie in the franchise brings some new blood, kills, and twists to the world of Xenomorphs and face-huggers. (Spoilers) #alienromulus #alien #xenomorph #facehugger

Our review of a re-imagined animated Batman series from the mind of Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Does Caped Crusader punch it's way to the top of the animated rankings we've gotten before? #batmancapedcrusader #batman #hamishlinklater #harleyquinn #mattreeves

We know Hibino Kafka has the Kaiju No. 8 power. We know he can somewhat control it and we know it's super powerful. What we don't know is what it is, why it chose him or where it comes from. Otaku Gerald discusses his theory after reading all of the currently released manga!

Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom and breaks the internet. Was it the right move, or is Marvel truly throwing up a Hail Mary to get back on track? #doctordoom #robertdowneyjr #ironman #avengersdoomsday

Deadpool & Wolverine finally comes to theaters, and it's safe to say the MCU's first R-rated film is its most insane. Does this multiverse ride hit its mark, or does Marvel still need to course-correct? #deadpoolandwolverine #deadool #wolverine #cassandranova #mcu #ryanreynolds #hughjackman #marvelstudios

We review Twisters with OKC Meteorologist Damien Lodes (he has a cameo in this movie!) and see if this Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones sequel has all the right elements to turn into a blockbuster like the 1996 classic. #twisters #glenpowell #daisyedgarjones #twister #anthonyramos

The Boys ends season 4 with major set ups for its final fight. Did this season do enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with the show's previous storylines, or does season 5 really need to stick the superhero landing? #theboys #theboysamazon #homelander #billybutcher

Our thoughts on one of the most hyped movies of the year, 'Longlegs'. Is it a modern-day classic, like all the reviews are saying, or was this movie just on the receiving end of a really great marketing campaign? (Spoilers) #longlegs #neon #horrormovie #nicholascage

The Bear cooks up a third season on FX. Does it continue the sweet success of season 2 or is season 3 packed with too many extra ingredients? #thebear #fxthebear #jeremyallenwhite #ayoedebiri

'A Quiet Place' returns for the story of how the invasion all began. Does this horror prequel stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the other installments in the franchise? Plus, where could the story go from here? #aquietplacedayone #aquietplace #lupitanyongo #josephquinn #horror

Crunchyroll's top stream right now might be Kaiju No. 8, a shonen jump that saw it's first season make waves through the anime community. How was Kafka's first run as a 32-year-old main character with a huge secret? How will things change in the newly announced season 2? What does Gerald rank this on the Otakuverse scale? #kaijuno8anime #crunchyroll

As filming begins on the latest edition of the Jurassic World franchise, we give our thoughts on some rumored plot points and our wishlist when it comes to the dino-sized action and adventure. #jurassicworld4 #jurassicworld #spinosaurus #jurassicpark

Season 4 of The Boys debuts in bloody, shocking and darkly funny fashion. Our thoughts on the first 3 episodes and predictions for the rest of the season. #theboys #homelander #billybutcher #garthennis

Hit Man arrives on Netflix after some film festival hype. Will this leading role put Glen Powell closer to the path of superstardom? #hitman #hitmannetflix #glenpowell #richardlinklater

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory drops us back into a world overrun with John Hammond's dinosaurs. Does the return of the Nublar Six, in a darker adventure, leave you wanting more dino-sized drama? #jurassicworld #jurassicworldchaostheory #netflix #campcretaceous #jurassicpark

The Strangers arrive with a new three-part re-imagining but what exactly is different here? Does this slasher reboot bring new blood to the franchise, or is it dead on arrival? #thestrangerschapter1 #thestrangers #slasher #horrormovie

X-Men '97 has finished up a masterful first season. Does this show stand tall above the Marvel Projects that we've gotten in recent years? Plus, our thoughts on the direction of season 2 and potential spin-offs. #xmen97 #xmen #bastion #cyclops #marvelstudios #apocalypse #magneto

Welcome to Into The Otakuverse, a place where Box Office QB's and you can come hangout and truly let their weird flag fly. Let's get animated and talk about Kaiju No. 8, written by Naoya Matsumoto, this new Shonen Jump+ anime is on a roll. Are Gerald and Jeff hooked on the new Saturday morning cartoon

Knuckles speeds onto Paramount+ but does it do a good enough job of showcasing it's main character? Plus our overall thoughts on this edition to the Sonic the Hedgehog Universe. #knuckles #sonicthehedgehog #paramountplus #wadewhipple

The series finale of FX's Shogun finally lands, but does it stick the landing? We break down all the action, war games, and chess moves to see where this show ranks. #shogunfx #shogun #jamesclavell #japan

Late Night with the Devil takes the horror genre to a live TV retro setting. Is this indie horror film on it's way to becoming a modern cult classic? #latenightwiththedevil #shudder #daviddastmalchian

Fallout season 1 dropped into the pop-culture landscape, and it's become one of the most well received video game adaptations ever. Are we finally in the golden age of this genre? #fallout #fallout4 #falloutseries #bethesda

Is #CivilWar a political movie or is it even worth seeing? Gerald and Ahmed, both with journalism experience former and current, discuss the reality of what this dystopian future movie shows us and give out their final rankings so you know if you should spend time seeing it.

We review an impressive directorial debut for Dev Patel. Is Monkey Man an instant classic? Plus what we want to see next from Dev as a director and action star. #monkeyman #devpatel

Shell Shocked over the announcement of a live action R-Rated Last Ronin adaptation? Us too. Some quick thoughts on a surprise addition to the TMNT cinematic universe. #thelastronin #tmnt #ninjaturtles #cinemacon

We revisit the O.G. X-Men movie and look back on its legacy and how it's still relevant nearly 3 decades later with the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine. #xmen #wolverine #deadpool3 #marvelstudios #marvel

Solo Leveling follows main character Sung Jin- Woo, the weakest hunter in all humanity, as he experiences a reawakening. Is this show worth the Crunchyroll subscription? Gerald spends less than 10 minutes telling you YES!!

Kong and Godzilla are back in business. Is this crazy edition of the MonsterVerse an atomic breath of fresh air or does this dynamic due need a time out? We review Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. #kongxgodzilla #kingkong #monsterverse #godzilla #monarchlegacyofmonsters

It's Swayze vs Gyllenhaal, Road House vs Road House: We pit the original 80's classic against the 2024 reboot to see how they stack up. #roadhouse #roadhouseamazon #patrickswayze #jakegyllenhaal

The Ghostbusters are back both new and old. Does Frozen Empire keep the franchise fresh or is it time to put it on ice for good? #ghostbusters #ghostbustersfrozenempire #ghostbustersmovie