Plot Devices

On Ep. 51 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The return of Plot Devices, what's going on?5:20 - Intro7:00 - 'Saw X' review with Leah Zweig20:00 - 'Killers of the Flower Moon' review with Dylan Roth47:14 - ;The Marvels' review with Danielle Boekankamp 1:11:00 - 'The Killer' review with Koki Riley1:34:17 - 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' review with Danielle Boekankamp Follow the show at the link below!https://linktr.ee/plotdevicespodFollow our guests!Danielle Boekankamp: Letterboxd @on1ydansKoki Riley: Twitter @KokiRiley // Letterboxd @kbrileyDylan Roth: Twitter/IG @darkuniversepod // Letterboxd @stressmuppet Leah Zweig: Twitter/IG @leah44_1DFollow the team!Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // Letterboxd @brandon_king

On Ep. 49 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:14 - Some special nonsense for Episode 50 tee-hee ha-ha9:05 - Update on the Writer's Strike: SAG-AFTRA show solidarity and will vote on strike in June15:36 - First trailer for 'Five Nights at Freddy's Movie,' set for release this Halloween20:55 - David Corenswet and Emma Mackey top of reported casting choices for 'Superman: Legacy'26:41 - Quick Hits! First trailer for Gareth Edwards' new sci-fi film 'The Creator' released, 'The Origin,' a horror film about early humans coming to theaters this year.31:29 - The crew review (non-spoilers) 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3' (Theaters) [full spoiler review available on the channel]38:44 - The crew review 'Ghosted' (Apple TV+)53:42 - The crew review 'The Mother' (Netflix)1:13:42 - Brandon reviews 'Fast X' (Theaters)Follow the show: Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), we spoil everything (and we do mean EVERYTHING) regarding 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3,' whether it be the emphasis on Rocket's grim struggles as a character, the comradery we've come to expect from James Gunn's pack of intergalactic weirdos, and is there even a next for said weirdos?Follow the show: Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On Ep. 49 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:09 - The Writer's Guild of America is on strike, reasons cited include rampant mistreatment and concerns over A.I-enhanced scripts.20:29 - Trailer Round-Up! Includes first trailers for 'Dune Part II' and 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'32:27 - Quick Hits! Dakota Fanning and Georgina Campbell to lead Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers,' Remembering actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte38:21 - Brandon reviews 'Are You There God, It's Me Margaret' (Theaters)50:50 - Noah reviews 'Evil Dead Rise' (Theaters)1:02:44 - The crew review 'Beau is Afraid' (Theaters) [[spoilers included, skip to 1:35:30 for ratings]]1:38:03 - The crew review 'Suzume' (Theaters/VOD coming soon)Links to Writer's Strike Resources:https://www.wgacontract2023.org/announcements/wga-on-strikehttps://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/writers-strike-2023-wga-pay-negotiations-rcna82236https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-wga-chief-negotiator-ellen-stutzman-interview-netflix-1235354410/https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/wga-differences-strike-amptp-1235600580/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-05-02/television-showrunners-writers-strikeFollow the show: Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On Ep. 48 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:32 - Star Wars Celebration 2023 Recap, including first 'Ahsoka' footage and three new movie announcements16:39 - Trailer Round-Up! New trailers for 'The Marvels,' 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,' and 'The Last Voyage of the Demeter'25:50 - Quick Hits! Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry team up for 'Maude vs. Maude' action movie, Michelle Yeoh to lead 'Star Trek: Section 31' for Paramount+32:50 - The crew review 'Renfield' (Theaters)51:58 - The crew review 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' (Theaters)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On Ep. 47 of Plot Devices (with special guest Skye Merida), we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:24 - Trailer Round-Up! New trailers for 'Barbie' and 'Across the Spider-Verse,' First trailers for 'Blue Beetle' and Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' 15:22 - Victoria Alonso and Ike Perlmutter separately fired from Marvel amid Bob Iger shakeups.22:249 - Quick Hits! 'I Am Legend 2' details revealed with Michael B. Jordan to star, 'Tar' may be director Todd Field's last movie 27:29 - The crew review 'Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' (Theaters)48:35 - Brandon reviews 'Air' (Theaters)59:03 - The crew review 'Tetris' (Apple TV+/Theaters)1:17:31 - The crew (w/ Skye Merida) review 'John Wick Chapter 4' (Theaters)[**spoilers at 1:43:30, skip to 1:57:28 for ratings**]Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_musicSkye Merida: Twitter @FLYtotheSKYE11 // IG @skyemerida // Listen to No Capes Required on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6sdyb0ZwdrdvNEPBHApcdd?si=f01f712ef22042ba

On Ep. 46 of Plot Devices (with special guest Leah Zweig), we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:25 - A brief pivot into concert talk 4:41 - Recap of the 95th Academy Awards ('Everything Everywhere' sweeps, 'Elvis' and 'Banshees of Inisherin' walk away empty-handed)19:28 - Questions about 'A League of Their Own' Season 2 after Hollywood Reporter article24:38 - Quick Hits! Anne Hathaway to star in 'It Follows' director's new dinosaur movie; James Gunn confirms new 'Superman: Legacy' director, himself!30:05 - Noah and Leah review 'Scream VI' (Theaters)47:50 - The crew review '65' (Theaters)1:02:05 - The crew review 'Shazam: Fury of the Gods' (Theaters)[spoilers at 1:22:39, skip to 1:29:15 for ratings]Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_musicLeah Zweig: Twitter/IG/TikTok @leah44_1d

On Ep. 45 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro3:02 - Funko to throw away $30 million worth of Pop! Vinyl figures10:32 - Guillermo del Toro continuing stop-motion streak with Netflix's 'The Buried Giant'16:00 - Quick Hits! New 'Alien' movie directed by Fede Alvarez goes into production, 'Detective Pikachu' sequel to be directed by 'Portlandia' showrunner, Jonathan Krisel19:46 - Noah reviews 'Of An Age' (Theaters)30:16 - Brandon reviews 'Creed III' (Theaters)40:31 - The crew review 'Cocaine Bear' (Theaters)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On Ep. 44 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro3:56 - Disney shareholders call reveals new movie titles amid company downsizing12:55 - 'How To Train Your Dragon' getting a live-action version with original film's director20:35 - Quick Hits! 'White Lotus' Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco teaming up for new horror project, M. Night Shyamalan and daughter Ishana both have new movies in the works27:40 - The crew review 'Your Place or Mine' (Netflix)46:34- The crew review 'Return to Seoul' (Theaters)1:01:40 - The crew reviews 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (Theaters)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On Ep. 43 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:48 - James Gunn announces new DC Film slate, including 'Superman: Legacy' and 'Green Lantern' series15:56 - The 95th Oscar nominees are three weeks away, what do we think of the nominees?27:21 - Quick Hits! Screambox to release 30 original horror feature films in 2023, Viola Davis is officially an EGOT winner31:34 - The crew review 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' (Netflix)49:41 - The crew review 'Missing' (Theaters)1:04:37 - Noah reviews 'M3GAN' (Theaters)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), we run down our Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023!*our apologies on the audio issues, hopefully since the episode is short it won't be too jarring.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:21 – Honorable Mentions (John Wick Chapter 4, Oppenheimer, etc.)6:43 - Noah's No. 1 (Evil Dead Rise, April 21st)8:52 - Brandon's No. 1 (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, June 2nd)10:34 - Noah's No. 2 (Barbie, July 21st)11:27 - Brandon's No. 2 (Creed III, March 3rd)12:29 - Noah's No. 3 (Infinity Pool, January 27th)14:13 - Brandon's No. 3 (Dune Part II, November 3rd)16:06 - Noah's No. 4 (The Little Mermaid, May 26th)17:57 - Brandon's No. 4 (Next Goal Wins, September 22nd)19:01 - Noah's No. 5 (Scream 6, March 10th)21:16 - Brandon's No. 5 (The Super Mario Bros. Movie, April 7th)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), we run down our Top 10 Films of 2021!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:03 – A brief word on the state of movies in 20229:07 – Favorite TV shows of 2022 (Andor, Our Flag Means Death, Stranger Things etc.)17:33 – Noah's Honorable Mentions (Cha Cha Real Smooth, Top Gun: Maverick etc.)14:06 – Brandon's Honorable Mentions (KIMI, Glass Onion, etc.)24:11 – Noah's No. 10 (Prey) [Hulu]25:43 – Brandon's No. 10 (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) [Theaters/VOD)28:18 – Noah's No. 9 (Fire Island) [Hulu]30:53 – Brandon's No. 9 (Nope) [Peacock/VOD]33:27 – Noah's No. 8 (Barbarian) [HBO Max]35:26 – Brandon's No. 8 (After Yang // Drive My Car) [VOD/Showtime // HBO Max]38:35 – Noah's No. 7 (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On) [VOD]40:55 – Brandon's No. 7 (Tar) [VOD]43:35 – Noah's No. 6 (RRR) [Netflix]45:30 – Brandon's No. 6 (Happening) [VOD]47:44 – Noah's No. 5 (Nope) [Peacock/VOD]50:58 – Brandon's No. 5 (The Fabelmans) [Theaters/VOD]53:03 – Noah's No. 4 (The Batman) [HBO Max]56:30 – Brandon's No. 4 (RRR) [Netflix]58:34 – Noah's No. 3 (Bodies Bodies Bodies) [VOD]1:01:09 – Brandon's No. 3 (Aftersun) [VOD]1:03:33 – Noah's No. 2 (The Banshees of Inisherin) [HBO Max]1:06:57 – Brandon's No. 2 (Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio) [Netflix]1:09:42 – Noah AND Brandon's #1 (Everything Everywhere All At Once) [VOD]Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On Ep. 42 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:09 - The crew review 'Spirited' (Apple TV+) 15:51 - The crew review 'Petite Maman' (Hulu) [Skip to 26:28 for ratings and no spoilers]28:25 - The crew review 'After Yang' (Showtime/VOD)46:41 - The crew review 'Morbius' (Netflix) 1:07:13 - The crew reviews 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' (Netflix)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlation // TikTok @noahimhim [subscribe to the Bisexual Book Club]Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45 // [follow my band] Twitter @cableboxmusic and IG @cablebox_music

On Ep. 41 of Plot Devices (with special guest Carlos Aguilar), we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:22 - Awards Season Update: The nominees for the 2023 Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards are out13:09 - Trailer Roundup! First teaser for Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' starring Margot Robbie' released, first trailer for 'The Legend of Vox Machina' S2 released 24:11 - Quick Hits! 'Five Nights at Freddys' movie casts Matthew Lillard and Josh Hutcherson, 'Pokemon' ending the adventures of Ash Ketchum and Pikachu.29:37 - The crew (plus Carlos Aguilar) review 'Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths' (Netflix) 54:14 - The crew review 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (Theaters) Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Carlos Aguilar: Twitter @carlos_filmNoah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlationBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 40 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:26 - Trailer Round-Up! First looks at 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,' 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,' and 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'11:54 - Horror maestros James Wan and Jason Blum to combine their production companies under deal with Universal14:34 - Awards season is kicking off, including a Best Director win for 'RRR' at the New York Film Critics Awards19:01 - Quick Hits! 'Wednesday' becomes the most-watched English series watched in a single week on Netflix, the Oscars will televise all 23 categories at next years' ceremony24:42 - Brandon reviews 'The Fabelmans' (Theaters)36:38 - The crew reviews 'Slumberland' (Netflix)51:25 - The crew reviews 'Bones and All' (Theaters) Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzman // Twitch @anoahlationBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 39 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:35 – First trailer for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' released10:20 – Jimmy Kimmel will host the 95th Oscars in March14:57 – Quick Hits! ‘Westworld' cancelled after four seasons, ‘Apollo 10 1/2' and ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' among films eligible for Best Animated Feature19:49 – The crew review ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (Theaters)[non-spoiler, full spoiler review is available on the channel]33:40 – Brandon reviews ‘Till' (Theaters)38:58 – The crew reviews ‘The Banshees of Inisherin' (Theaters)54:45 – The crew reviews ‘Wendell and Wild' (Netflix)1:06:21 – The crew reviews ‘Enola Holmes 2' (Netflix)1:17:32 – ‘She-Hulk Attorney at Law' S1 Review (Disney Plus)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), we spoil everything (and we do mean EVERYTHING) regarding 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' whether it be the expansions to the world of Wakanda, the dark strokes it takes its characters, or the heartfelt tributes to the late Chadwick BosemanFollow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 38 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:11 – Streaming news! Netflix keeping binge-watching and Peacock keeping hybrid releases, are those good things?10:44 - Kenneth Branagh directing a third Poirot film, 'A Haunting in Venice,' for next year14:46 - Quick Hits! 'Spencer's Pablo Larrain's next project will star Angelina Jolie as opera singer Maria Callas, first trailer for 'Creed III,' Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut19:26 - Brandon reviews 'TAR' (Theaters)25:52 - Noah reviews 'Halloween Ends' (Theaters/Peacock)35:43 - The crew reviews 'Werewolf By Night' (Disney+)47:27 - The crew review 'Entergalactic' (Netflix)1:00:00 - The crew reviews 'Black Adam' (Theaters) [Spoilers from 1:14:35 to 1:17:19]Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 37 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro3:13 – Lots of Marvel news, including Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3' and new ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' trailer drops12:34 – First trailer for Illumination's ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie' released18:18 – ‘RRR' getting full For Your Consideration campaign for the 2023 Academy Awards22:26 – Quick Hits! ‘The Midnight Club' wins Guiness World Record for jump scares, Oscars say ‘Apollo 10 ½' not eligible for Best Animated Feature nomination26:30 – The crew reviews ‘Blonde' (Netflix)42:42 – Noah reviews ‘Smile' (Theaters)50:42 – Noah reviews ‘Goodnight Mommy' (Amazon Prime)55:57 – The crew reviews ‘Bros.' (Theaters)1:12:13 – Bonus! The crew talk about their favorite Halloween movies and memoriesFollow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 36 of Plot Devices, with special guest, Danielle Boekankamp, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:47 - Netflix's TUDUM conference brings new trailers and first looks, including 'Enola Holmes 2' and 'The Watcher'10:07 - 'Constantine' getting a sequel, Keanu Reeves and director Francis Lawrence returning 15:08 - Fourth 'Cloverfield' movie in development from director Babak Anvari ('I Came By') and writer Joe Barton ('Encounter') 20:05 - Quick Hits! 'Star Wars: Rogue Squadron' off Disney's release schedule, 'James Bond' producers confirm new details on where they want the reboot to go23:17 - The crew review 'The Woman King' (Theaters) 41:31 - Noah reviews 'Barbarian' (Theaters)47:47 - The crew (plus Danielle Boekankamp) review 'Don't Worry Darling' (Theaters) [[*spoilers starting at 1:06:26, skip to 1:17:34 for ratings*]]1:20:02 - The crew review the re-release of 'Avatar' (IMAX Theaters/VOD)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Danielle Boekankamp: IG @danyell.bokencampNoah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 35 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:32 - D23 Disney News: 'Inside Out 2' confirmed for 2024, First teaser released for live-action 'The Little Mermaid'8:32 - D23 Star Wars News: First teaser released for 'The Mandalorian' S3, 'The Bad Batch' S2 pushed back to January13:13 - D23 Marvel News: First trailer for 'Secret Invasion' series released, no 'Fantastic Four' cast confirmed as of yet22:17 - Reactions from Venice and Toronto Film Festivals; 'Women Talking' and 'The Whale' receive praise, 'Don't Worry Darling' and 'Bardo' receive mixed reactions27:39 - Quick Hits! First teaser for 'Knives Out' sequel, 'Glass Onion,' reveals a new murder mystery, 'WALL-E' to become the first Pixar movie to receive a Criterion Collection release31:25 - The crew review 'Pinocchio' (Disney+)43:50 - The crew review 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' (Theaters)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 34 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:00 - Noah reviews 'Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' (Theaters)8:42 - Brandon reviews 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' (VOD)15:41 - The crew reviews 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On'29:56 - The crew reviews 'Apollo 10 1/2' (Netflix)44:27 - The crew reviews 'RRR' (Netflix)57:16 - 'Only Murders in the Building' S2 Ep.4-10 (Hulu)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

Plot Devices is officially 1 YEAR OLD, thanks to everyone for supporting the show this long! On this minisode, Samantha Incorvaia and Skye Merida join the show to answer your questions on our first ever Q&A!!0:00 - Intro2:30 - How did Plot Devices get started?5:49 - What is your favorite episode of Plot Devices recorded so far?9:29 - What is your favorite/least favorite movie/show you've reviewed on the podcast?14:06 - Who is your favorite sci-fi director (and why is it Ridley Scott)?19:10 - You can be a character in any movie, which character and movie do you choose? 23:38 - Which show that was cancelled too soon would you bring back?30:31 - What is your favorite A24 movie?36:06 - What are your thoughts on Phase 4 of the MCU and what are your expectations going into Phases 5 and 6?43:17 - Who should be the face of the Avengers in future MCU movies?Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanSamantha Incorvaia: Twitter @s_incorvaia // IG @samiam520Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45Skye Merida: Twitter @FlyToTheSkye11 // IG @skyemerida // Twitter@0CapesRequired // IG @nocapesrequired

On Ep. 33 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:45 – Warner Bros. Discovery cancels 'Batgirl' movie, undergoes major restructuring for HBO Max14:11 – 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' to be directed by 'Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton17:23 – Nicole Kidman's AMC intro will remain in theaters for another year20:22 – Quick Hits! 'Ru Paul's Drag Race's Shea Coulee to join MCU's 'Ironheart' series, 'The Flash' to end on CW with a shortened Season 924:16 – Brandon reviews 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie' (Netflix)30:16 – The crew review 'Prey' (Hulu)42:58 – The crew review ‘Bullet Train' (Theaters)1:02:11 – Stranger Things S4 Ep. 2 -9 (Netflix) {[SPOILERS}}More on the Warner Bros. Discovery News:-https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warner-bros-discovery-takes-825m-writedown-on-content-1235192629/-https://twitter.com/azalben/status/1555286365297938433Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodTikTok @plotdevicespodcastFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 31 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:15 – 74th Primetime Emmy nominations show love to ‘Succession,' ‘The White Lotus' and ‘Ted Lasso'9:06 – San Diego Comic-Con Trailers: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves'19:38 – San Diego Comic-Con News: Marvel confirms Phase 5 and 6 films, two ‘Avengers' films in 202528:32 – San Diego Comic-Con News: First animated 'Avatar' film will focus on Aang, Rick Grimes and Michonne getting ‘Walking Dead' spin-off series34:15 – Quick Hits! First trailer for ‘Teen Wolf' movie released at Comic-Con, Nintendo moves to create Nintendo Pictures for movies and series38:35 – The crew review ‘The Gray Man' (Netflix)52:11 – The crew review ‘Don't Make Me Go' (Amazon)1:03:24 – The crew review ‘Nope' (Theaters)1:19:43 – ‘Ms. Marvel' S1 Ep. 2-6 (Disney+)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 31 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:24 - Remembering James Caan3:12 – ‘Top Gun: Maverick' becomes the 2nd pandemic-released film to cross $1 billion8:14 – A ‘Stranger Things' spin-off and a ‘Death Note' adaptation among the projects coming from The Duffer Brothers' massive Netflix deal15:57 – James Cameron wants ‘Avatar 4' and ‘Avatar 5' directed by other filmmakers21:45 – Quick Hits! Bill Skarsgard-starring horror film, ‘Barbarian,' set for August release, John Williams announces retirement after ‘Indiana Jones 5'25:51 – The crew reviews ‘Spiderhead' (Netflix)39:04 – The crew reviews ‘Thor: Love and Thunder' (Theaters) [Spoilers at 53:04, skip to ratings at 57:45 mark]59:08 – The crew reviews ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru' (Theaters)1:05:43 – ‘Only Murders in the Building' S2 Ep. 1-3 (Hulu)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 30 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:45 – ‘Joker 2: Folie a Deux' confirmed, will be a musical co-starring Lady Gaga7:29 – Three animated films based on ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender' confirmed to be in development, rumored to be focused on Kyoshi, Zuko and Korra.13:51 – Trailer Roundup, including ‘Blonde,' starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, and ‘Ticket to Paradise,' starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts23:05 – Quick Hits! Jon Snow spin-off in development with Kit Harrington starring and producing, ‘Sherlock Holmes' Guy Ritchie to direct live-action ‘Hercules' movie for Disney26:22 – The crew reviews ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth' (Apple TV+)38:44 - Noah reviews ‘The Black Phone' (Theaters)46:59 – The crew reviews ‘Lightyear' (Theaters)1:00:31 – The crew reviews ‘Elvis' (Theaters)1:19:12 – ‘The Umbrella Academy' S3 Ep. 1 (Netflix)1:26:44 – ‘Pistol S1 (Hulu).1:37:06 – ‘Obi- Wan Kenobi' S1 Ep. 5-6 (DISNEY+)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Season 0 Episode 4 of Directorial Debuts, we're reviewing 2004's 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' the first feature film from Adam McKay ('Step Brothers, 'Don't Look Up')We talk about the film as an influence on comedies in the 2000's, how it addresses '70s journalism culture and where it fits into McKay's filmography.Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 29 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:03 – Trailer Roundup! Final trailer for Jordan Peele's ‘Nope' and first official trailer for the DCEU's ‘Black Adam' starring Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson9:08 – ‘Our Flag Means Death' S2 officially confirmed from HBO Max, will start filming next year13:26 – ‘Ozark's Julia Gardner to play Madonna in biopic directed by the singer18:28 – Quick Hits! ‘Deadpool 3' gets closer to an R-rating; ‘Thunderbolts' movie confirmed for the MCU directed by ‘Robot and Frank's Jake Schrier22:22 – The crew reviews ‘Fire Island' (Hulu)37:24 – The crew reviews ‘Hustle' (Netflix)50:12 – The crew reviews ‘Jurassic World: Dominion' (Theaters)1:12:52 – ‘Queer as Folk' S1 Ep. 1 (Peacock)1:25:09 – ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi' S1 Ep. 3-4 (Disney+)1:33:36 – ‘Ms. Marvel' S1 Ep. 1 (Disney+)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Season 0 Episode 4 of Directorial Debuts, we're reviewing 2004's 'Saving Face' the first feature film from Alice Wu ('The Half of It,' 'Over the Moon')We talk about the film as a pioneer of Asian queer cinema, the complicated and personal ways the movies characters are approached, and where it fits into Wu's filmography.Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Season 0 Episode 3 of Directorial Debuts, we're reviewing 1999's 'The Iron Giant,' the first feature film from Brad Bird ('The Incredibles,' 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol,' 'Tomorrowland')We talk about it's fascinating behind-the-scenes history, the simple but emotional story is chooses to tell, and where it fits into Bird's filmography.Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 28 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:16 - Remembering actor Ray Liotta and composer Vangelis3:58 – Star Wars Celebration 2022 Recap, including first teaser for ‘Andor' and ‘Tales of the Jedi' confirmed for Fall 2022.13:12 – Trailer round-up, including ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,' ‘Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning: Part 1,' and ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing'22:19 – Quick Hits! ‘Love Death + Robots' S3 premieres on Netflix, Rita Moreno among the new cast members for ‘Fast X'26:25 – The crew reviews ‘Bobs Burgers: The Movie' (THEATERS)37:51 – Noah reviews ‘Men' (THEATERS)48:00 – Brandon reviews ‘Emergency' (AMAZON)55:07 – The crew reviews ‘Top Gun: Maverick' (THEATERS)1:10:59 – ‘Stranger Things' S4 E1 (NETFLIX)1:21:09 – ‘Our Flag Means Death' S1 Ep. 3-10 (HBO MAX)1:33:44 – ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi' S1 Ep. 1-2 (DISNEY+)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Season 0 Episode 2 of Directorial Debuts, we're reviewing 2011's 'Pariah,' the first feature film from Dee Rees ('Mudbound, 'Bessie')We talk about how the film never loses track of its emotional stakes, its handling of coming out narratives, and where it fits into Rees' filmography.Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Season 0 Episode 1 of Directorial Debuts, we're reviewing 1996's 'The Pallbearer,' the first feature film from Matt Reeves ('The Batman,' 'Cloverfield,' 'Dawn of/War for the Planet of the Apes').We talk about how the film's comedic and dramatic sensibilities never entirely mesh, how much it feels like a 'Friends' episode, and where it fits into Matt Reeves' filmography.Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 27 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:17 – First trailer for ‘Avatar 2' released online after IMAX sneak peak4:56 – Christopher Walken to play Emperor Shaddam IV in ‘Dune: Part II'9:28 – James Hong is the oldest performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame12:39 – Quick Hits! First trailer for Netflix's ‘Resident Evil' series starring Lance Reddick released, *Dolly Parton to star in a TikTok musical about Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza ***Since we recorded this, that TikTok musical has since been delayed to an unknown date according to Taco Bell's Twitter page.16:51 – The crew reviews [non-spoiler] ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' (Theaters)26:08 – The crew reviews ‘Firestarter' (Theaters/Peacock)38:35 – Brandon reviews ‘Montana Story' (Theaters)44:14 – The crew reviews ‘The Survivor' (HBO Max)56:43 – ‘Outer Range' S1 Ep. 1-4 (Amazon)1:08:31 – ‘Moon Knight' S1 Ep. 6 (Disney+)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 26 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:50 – First trailer for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder' releases11:09 – Ana de Armas to lead ‘John Wick' spin-off film, ‘The Ballerina'16:00 – Netflix faces controversy after laying off staff from animation and publicity divisions25:31 – Quick Hits! ‘The Adam Project's Walker Scobell cast as Percy Jackson in Disney+ series; ‘Legends of Tomorrow' and ‘Batwoman' cancelled by The CW30:46 – The crew reviews ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' (Theaters)46:55 – Noah reviews ‘The Bad Guys' (Theaters)54:05 – The crew reviews ‘The Northman' (Theaters)1:10:32 – ‘Moon Knight' S1 Ep. 3-5 (Disney+)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), we spoil everything (and we do mean EVERYTHING) regarding 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' from Sam Raimi's distinct direction choices to the big swings it takes for the MCU going forward.Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 25 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:30 – Intro2:01 – Will Smith banned from the Academy Awards until 20326:37 – Bruce Willis retiring due to aphasia diagnosis12:36 – Jim Carey says he's retiring after ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2'17:24 – Elliot Page's ‘Umbrella Academy' character will mirror his real-life gender transition20:36 – Quick Hits! Bill Skarsgard cast in ‘The Crow' remake, Fede Alvarez releases alternate ending to 2013's ‘Evil Dead.'24:01 – The crew review ‘All the Old Knives' (Amazon)35:00 – The crew review ‘Ambulance' (Theaters)49:17 – The crew review ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2' (Theaters)1:06:08 – The crew review ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once' (Theaters)1:23:35 – ‘The Legend of Vox Machina' S1 Ep. 7-12 (Amazon)1:41:00 – ‘Moon Knight' S1 Ep. 1-2 (Disney+)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 24 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro23:42 – Recap of the 2022 Academy Awards (‘CODA' wins Best Picture, Sykes/Schumer/Hall as hosts, etc.) (*this portion was recorded the morning after the Oscars, thus why some post-ceremony details are not mentioned)23:43– Quick Hits! Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. release deleted ‘The Batman' scene26:11 – The crew review ‘Deep Water' (Hulu)36:50 – Noah reviews ‘X' (Theaters)46:53 – The crew reviews ‘The Lost City' (Theaters)1:02:21 – ‘DMZ' S1 Ep. 1-2 (HBO Max)1:15:10 – ‘Halo: The Series' S1 Ep. 1 (Paramount+)Check out Noah's review of ‘X' here: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/x-reviewFollow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 23 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:46 – Shaun Levy confirmed to direct ‘Deadpool 3,' production to start this year5:54 – New ‘Predator,' ‘Planet of the Apes' movies coming from 20th Century Films, ‘Avatar 2' keeping 2022 release date11:51– First trailer for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi' series released17:36 – Quick Hits! ‘God of War' series in development at Amazon, ‘The Muppets Mayhem' greenlit for Disney Plus20:47 – The crew reviews ‘The Batman' (THEATERS) [SPOILER FREE]32:04 – The crew reviews ‘Turning Red' (DISNEY PLUS)40:23 – The crew reviews ‘The Adam Project' (NETFLIX)49:05 – ‘Our Flag Means Death' S1 Ep. 1-3 (HBO MAX)55:16 – ‘The Legend of Vox Machina' S1 Ep. 1-6 (AMAZON)1:03:42 – ‘Pam and Tommy' S1 (HULU)1:15:46 – Directorial Debut: Ben Affleck's ‘Gone Baby Gone' (2007)Check out Brandon's review for ‘The Batman': 'The Batman' Film Review (theodysseyonline.com)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), Syke Merida and Danielle Boekankamp join to spoil all things ‘The Batman,' from the characters to Matt Reeves' approach to where this universe could take DC Films.Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodLink to Brandon's review of 'The Batman:' www.theodysseyonline.com/the-batman-film-reviewFollow the team!Danielle Boekankamp: IG @danyell.bokencampNoah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45Skye Merida: Twitter @FlyToTheSkye11 // IG @skyemerida // Twitter/IG @0CapesRequired

On Ep. 22 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:09 – ‘Doctor Strange' and ‘Jurassic World' among trailers at the 2022 Super Bowl11:04 – Paramount+ just announced a lot of stuff, including new ‘Star Trek' and ‘Spongebob' movies15:26 – ABC announces eight categories at this year's Oscars will be pre-taped20:49 – Quick Hits! ‘A Quiet Place III' and spin-off officially confirmed, ‘Incredibles' director Brad Bird lands new project at Skydance Animation23:13 – The crew review ‘Parallel Mothers' (Theaters)31:51 – Noah reviews ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (Netflix)36:59 – Noah reviews ‘The Cursed' (Theaters)41:35 – The crew reviews ‘Cyrano' (Theaters)52:03 – The crew reviews ‘Uncharted' (Theaters)1:03:21 – ‘The Cuphead Show' S1 Full Review (Netflix)1:11:00 – ‘Peacemaker' S1 Ep. 5-8 Review (HBO Max)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 21 of Plot Devices (with guest panelist, Hailey Forbis), we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:10 – Nominations for the 94th Academy Awards are out, here are the snubs, surprises and more!21:41 – The team reviews ‘Moonfall' (Theaters)36:59 – The team reviews ‘Jackass Forever' (Theaters)50:58 – The team reviews ‘KIMI' (HBO Max)1:03:53 – ‘The Book of Boba Fett' S1 Ep. 4-7 Review (Disney+)1:17:46 – ‘The Witcher' S2 Full Review (Netflix)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45Hailey Forbis: Twitter/IG @haileyforbis

On Ep. 20 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:48 – First trailer for Disney Plus's ‘Moon Knight'6:15 – Disney faces criticism over dwarf portrayals in upcoming ‘Snow White' remake13:05 – New ‘Chicken Run' and ‘Wallace and Gromit' movies coming to Netflix19:20 – Quick Hits! First trailer for A24's ‘X' starring Jenna Ortega and Kid Cudi, ‘Girls Trip 2' confirmed with full cast returning23:03 – Brandon reviews ‘The King's Daughter' (Theaters)29:56 – Brandon reviews ‘A Hero' (Amazon/Theaters)35:58 – ‘Peacemaker' S1 Ep. 1-4 (HBO Max)45:15 – Directorial Debut: Joe Wright's ‘Pride & Prejudice' (2005)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), Samantha Incorvaia returns to the show as we run down our Top 10 Films of 2021!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:56 – Thoughts on the state of movies in 20213:55 – Favorite TV shows of 2021 (Wandavision, Only Murders in the Building, etc.)8:11 – Noah's Honorable Mentions (Wolf, Encanto, etc.)9:34 – Brandon's Honorable Mentions (Limbo, There Is No Evil, etc.)11:53 – Sam's Honorable Mentions (Blue Bayou, The Harder They Fall, etc.)14:55 – Noah's No. 10 (Malignant)16:08 – Brandon's No. 10 (Raya and the Last Dragon)17:08 – Sam's No. 10 (A Quiet Place: Part II)17:55 – Noah's No. 9 (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings)19:12 – Brandon's No. 9 (Tick Tick Boom)21:00 – Sam's No. 9 (Dune)22:04 – Noah's No. 8 (Dune)23:38 – Brandon's No. 8 (Dune)24:53 – Sam's No. 8 (West Side Story)26:01 – Noah's No. 7 (Last Night in Soho)27:52 – Brandon's No. 7 (C'mon C'mon / Nomadland)29:32 – Sam's No. 7 (Tick Tick Boom)30:40 – Noah's No. 6 (Eternals)32:54 – Brandon's No. 6 (Passing)34:59 – Sam's No. 6 (The Mitchells vs. The Machines)36:00 – Noah's No. 5 (West Side Story)37:34 – Brandon's No. 5 (Summer of Soul)39:41 – Sam No. 5 (Belfast)40:49 – Noah's No. 4 (No Time to Die)42:15 – Brandon's No. 4 (The Mitchells vs. The Machines)44:36 – Sam's No. 4 (Spider-Man: No Way Home)45:42 – Noah's No. 3 (Cyrano)47:40 – Brandon's No. 3 (Spencer)49:45 – Sam's No. 3 (The French Dispatch)51:07 – Noah's No. 2 (Fear Street: 1978)53:43 – Brandon's No. 2 (Swan Song)56:15 – Sam's No. 2 (Spencer)57:13 – Noah's No. 1 (Tick Tick Boom)1:00:13 – Brandon's No. 1 (Nine Days)1:01:42 – Sam's No. 1 (Mass)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45Samantha Incorvaia: Twitter @s_incorvaia // IG @samiam520

On Ep. 19 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:41 – In Memoriam: Betty White, Peter Bogdanovich, Sidney Poitier, Bob Saget5:47 – The 2022 Oscars will have a host, who should do it?11:00 – Aubrey Plaza joins ‘The White Lotus' S214:53 – ‘Pig's Michael Sarnoski to direct spin-off of ‘A Quiet Place'19:40 – Quick Hits! Storm Reid joins HBO's ‘The Last of Us' series, David Ramsey's John Diggle character to lead ‘Justice U' series for The CW22:58– Brandon reviews ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania' (Amazon Prime)28:55 – Noah reviews ‘Scream' (Theaters)36:08 – The crew reviews ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth' (Theaters/Apple TV+)45:56 – ‘Hawkeye' S1E4-6 (Disney+)58:36 – ‘The Book of Boba Fett' E1-3 (Disney+)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 18 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:44 – The crew reviews ‘Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar' (Hulu)8:14 – The crew reviews ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines' (Netflix)14:50 – The crew reviews ‘The King's Man' (Theaters)25:31 – The crew reviews ‘Licorice Pizza' (Theaters)38:29 – The crew reviews ‘Don't Look Up' (Netflix)50:37 – The crew reviews ‘The Matrix: Resurrections' (Theaters/HBO Max)1:05:32 – Directorial Debut: Maggie Gyllenhaal's ‘The Lost Daughter' (2021)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), we run down our Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2022.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro2:24 – Brandon's Honorable Mentions (The Northman, Mission Impossible 7, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avatar 2, Jackass Forever, Marry Me)5:16 – Noah's Honorable Mentions (Moonfall, Uncharted, Bullet Train, Turning Red, Avatar 2, The Batman, The Northman)11:23 – Noah's No. 5 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 6th)13:16 – Brandon's No. 5 – Elvis (June 22nd)14:56 – Noah's No. 4 – Scream (January 14th)17:19 – Brandon's No. 4 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 6th)19:00 – Noah's No. 3 – Thor: Love and Thunder (July 8th)21:16 – Brandon's No. 3 – Everything Everywhere All at Once (March 25th)22:58 – Noah's No. 2 – Everything Everywhere All at Once (March 25th)25:08 – Brandon's No. 2 – The Batman (March 4th)26:45 – Noah and Brandon's No. 1 – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse [Part I] (October 7th)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/Instagram @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanBrandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 17 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – SPIDER-MAN SPOILER DISCLAIMER, See Time Stamps Below0:51 – Intro2:12 – First trailer for ‘Everything Everywhere, All At Once' starring Michelle Yeoh released8:49 – Florence Pugh and Rami Malek join ensemble cast of Christopher Nolan's next movie.14:44 – ‘Gotham Knights' series in development at the CW from ‘Batwoman' writers.20:16 – Quick Hits! First trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' released, Guillermo del Toro reveals original pitch for ‘Pacific Rim 2,' First look at ‘The LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special' released24:48 – Sam and Brandon review ‘Nightmare Alley' (Theaters)33:55 – The crew reviews ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home' (Theaters) [[SPOILERS AT 45:44, SKIP TO 59:39 FOR RATINGS]]1:01:27 – Directorial Debut: Guillermo del Toro's ‘Cronos' (1993)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodGet tickets for Cablebox at the Phoenix Rebel Lounge: https://www.seetickets.us/event/CABLEBOX/456586Follow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanSamantha Incorvaia: Twitter @s_incorvaia // IG @samiam520Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

On Ep. 16 of Plot Devices, we talk about:TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:23 – First trailer for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2' released online6:56 – First sneak peak for ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part I)' released online15:01 – Tom Holland to star as Fred Astaire in Sony-producer biopic20:54 – Quick Hits! First teaser for HBO Max's ‘Harry Potter' reunion, First trailer for long delayed ‘The King's Daughter,' First look at ‘Halo' series from Paramount+26:12– Sam reviews ‘Being the Ricardos' (Theaters/Amazon)32:53 – Brandon reviews ‘Encounter' (Theaters/Amazon)39:37 – The crew reviews ‘West Side Story' (Theaters)57:12 – Directorial Debut: Rian Johnson's ‘Brick' (2005)Follow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanSamantha Incorvaia: Twitter @s_incorvaia // IG @samiam520Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45

*apologies that this is going up before this weeks' episode, editing has been difficult to get to. Ep. 16 will be up before week's end, thanks for the support as always! -BKOn this Plot Devices minisode (or whatever we call these), we rank every live-action Spider-Man film in honor of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.'TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro1:24 – General thoughts on the Spider-Man films4:23 – No. 77:00 – No. 610:00 – No. 511:47 – No. 414:05 – No. 317:41 – No. 221:18 – No. 128:16 – Final ThoughtsFollow the show:Search for PLOT DEVICES on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTwitter/IG/Facebook @PlotDevicesPodFollow the team!Noah Guzman: Twitter @NoahsPlotting // IG @guapoguzmanSamantha Incorvaia: Twitter @s_incorvaia // IG @samiam520Brandon King: Twitter/IG @themovieking45