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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join the boys for another high-octane episode of Podcast Assemble! This week, they're recommending Shōgun (for the feudalists among you) and The Fall Guy (for anyone still clinging to cinema's charm offensive). Then it's onto the not-so-final instalment of Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning—which, shockingly, is not the final reckoning.Timecodes:(0:00:22) - Intro(0:03:13) - What's been happening?(0:09:40) - What have you been watching?(0:29:10) - Stupid Plot Summary(0:29:52) - Cast & Crew(0:31:04) - Plot(0:39:16) - The World Setting(0:46:37) - Stunts and CGI(0:49:07) - Tones & Themes(0:52:15) - 3 Best & 3 Worst(0:55:29) - Critical Reception(0:56:16) - Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(0:56:32) - !! SPOILERS !!(1:06:35) - Trivia True or False(1:09:22) - Wrap-UpMain Topic:Final Reckoning continues Ethan Hunt's decades-long vendetta against gravity, logic, and retirement. Tom Cruise sprints, dives, and motorcycle-launches his way through Part Two of what might be the world's most polite apocalypse, courtesy of an AI villain with a vague name and even vaguer motives. It's sleek, it's loud, and it's still asking us to care about a rabbit's foot from 2006. Tommy's all in. DL's wondering when Ethan's knees will file for workers' comp.Is Final Reckoning a thrilling masterclass in action cinema—or just a three-hour reminder that Tom Cruise still does his own stunts? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Shout-outs guaranteed—disavowals optional. This podcast will self-destruct in 5.. 4... 3... 2... Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email****************************And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#missionimpossible #finalreckoning #tomcruise #simonpegg #MI #movie #podcast

Join the boys for another covert mission into pop culture nonsense on Podcast Assemble! This week, they're recommending Andor (good in-spite of it being Star Wars?) and Brett Goldstein of Ted Lasso fame's stand up special. Then it's on to Marvel's latest gang of grumpy misfits: Thunderbolts*.****************************Time Codes:Intro0:16What have you been up to?8:10MAIN TOPIC: Thunderbolts*21:01Stupid Plot Summary22:38Plot24:02.114Characters27:47Practical Effects33:39Action36:30Tones & Themes40:053 Best & 3 Worst40:40Critical Reception47:04Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?47:50!! SPOILERS48:57Trivia True or False58:48Wrapping Up1:01:06****************************Main Topic:Thunderbolts* asks the age-old Marvel question: what if we put a bunch of emotionally unavailable quasi-heroes on a team and hoped for the best? It's part espionage caper, part group therapy, and all very beige morally. Expect reluctant assassins, brooding super-soldiers, and a lot of talk about trust issues. Tommy was here for the chaos. DL, meanwhile, suspects it may be just another mission in Marvel's long, slow crawl toward narrative closure.Is Thunderbolts* the comeback the MCU needs—or just Suicide Squad with a glossier LinkedIn profile? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. Bonus points if you can explain what Ghost actually does.Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email****************************And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Sinners #MichaelBJordan #RyanCoogler #horror #vampires #movie #podcast

Join the boys and their twin brother's for another action packed episode of Podcast Assemble! With recommendations for Red Rising series' 'Iron Gold' and 'Jedi: survivor'. Before jumping into this weeks main topic 'Sinners'—from Black Panther & Creed's Ryan Coogler. Think From Dusk Till meets Mississippi Burning, only with double the Michael B. Jordan.*PSA - with the boy's now being literally across the pond, Podcast Assemble will be moving to a bi-weekly schedule. ****************************Time Codes:Intro - 0:21What Have You Been Up To? - 6:03!! Red Rising: Iron Gold SPOILERS - 18:16!! END Red Rising SPOILERS - 28:32MAIN TOPIC: Sinners (2025) - 29:36Cast & Crew - 30:12Stupid Plot Summary - 31:01Plot and Story - 32:41The Setting - 40:28Michael B Jordan - 45:43Action - 47:05Tones & Themes - 51:283 Best & 3 Worst - 52:19Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 54:16!! SPOILERS START - 54:49Trivia True or False - 1:04:47Wrapping Up - 1:05:37****************************Main Topic:Sinners is a genre-bending fever dream—part Southern Gothic, part vampire musical, soaked in blues and blood. The boys have been circling this one like a juke joint on payday. The story follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack as they return home to 1932 Mississippi, only to find their dreams haunted by something darker than racism: the undead. With themes of legacy, identity, and the price of immortality, Sinners dances between art and exploitation—like O Brother, Where Art Thou? if it bit back.Have you seen Sinners? Could you handle town Michael B Jordans? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email****************************And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Sinners #MichaelBJordan #RyanCoogler #horror #vampires #movie #podcast

Join the boys for another classified episode of Podcast Assemble! With recommendations for 'Adolescence' and 'Slow Horses'. Before we jump into this weeks main topic 'Black Bag'—Steven Soderbergh's latest spy flick where secrets are currency, and marriage counselling involves surveillance gear. Think Mr. & Mrs. Smith but make it existential, British, and way more passive aggressive. ****************************Time Codes:Intro- 0:21What have you been watching?- 8:45MAIN TOPIC: Black Bag (2025)- 28:32Stupid Plot Summary- 29:19Cast & Crew- 30:21Plot- 30:59Performances- 40:11Fassbender's Moral Code- 43:59(No) Action- 45:15Tones & Themes- 45:443 Best & 3 Worst- 46:26Critical Reception- 50:19Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?- 51:08!! SPOILERS- 51:45Trivia True or False- 57:29Wrapping Up- 59:56****************************Main Topic:Black Bag is a slick throwback to Cold War-era paranoia, wrapped in a modern Soderbergh lens and dressed like a Bond film in therapy. The boys have been low key excited to get to this one! The story follows George and Kathryn, a married pair of intelligence agents whose trust issues go nuclear when a mole surfaces—and she's suspect number one. With themes of loyalty, deception, and the fragility of identity under pressure, Black Bag plays out like an emotional chess game… where everyone's lying about being a pawn.Have you seen Black Bag? Could you investigate your significant other if sh*t hit the fan? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email****************************And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Severance #Lumin #MacrodataRefinement #BenStiller #Egan #AdamScott #podcast #tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the boys for another deeply *AHEM* intellectual episode of Podcast Assemble! This week we're discussing one of the most talked about shows on TV right now - Severance! The show is like a hydra - if they give you 1 answer, 3 more questions are raised...****************************Time Codes:Intro - 0:21What is your Media Consumption? - 13:28MAIN TOPIC: Severance S02 (2022) - 25:54Cast and Crew - 26:41Stupid Plot Summary - 28:08Plot - 29:36Characters & Performances - 42:52Tones and Themes - 48:113 Best & 3 Worst - 49:09Critical Reception - 54:41Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 55:37!! S02 SPOILERS - 56:02!! Fan Theories After S02 - 1:10:03Trivia True or False - 1:18:57Wrapping Up - 1:21:40****************************Main Topic:Severance is a cultural juggernaut, bringing back 'water cooler' Television for a new generation - the boys have wanted to talk about this one for a while! The show follows Mark, Dylan and Irving's “innies”, working for the shady corporation Lumin, in Macrodata Refinement. Their (brief) lives are turned upside down when co-worker, Helly R, is introduced... Exploring themes of identity, corporate exploitation and grief the show is more multi-layered than a waffle party.Have you seen Severance? Could you do with being Severed to separate your work and personal lives? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Email****************************And while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Severance #Lumin #MacrodataRefinement #BenStiller #Egan #AdamScott #podcast #tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back BABY! And this week we're diving head first into one of Tommy's most anticipated for the year... but was he right to be so hyped? Mickey 17 is a movie! Check out how the Podcast Assembles boys feel about Bong Joon Ho's first film after the Oscar winning Parasite (2019).****************************Time Codes:Intro 0:23.591What have you been watching? 7:15MAIN TOPIC: Mickey 17 (2025) 19:41Stupid Plot Summary 20:56Plot 24:04Setting 34:09Tones & Themes 44:363 Best & 3 Worst 46:30Critical Reception 50:51Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 51:52Trivia True or False 52:48Wrapping up 54:31Main Topic:Based on Edward Ashton's novel 'Mickey7', Robert Pattinson teams up with Bong Joon Ho to take an adventure into Sci Fi.Is "Mickey 17" an Oscar or a Razzie contender? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#mickey17 #robertpattinson #MarkRuffalo #ToniCollette #moviepodcast #movie #podacst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar hype is upon us and the boys as reviewing a movie which Tommy has been excited about for some time. Coming at you with strong Hitchcock and Lynch-ian vibes, The Substance is definitely not a dull movie! Check out Podcast Assembles take.****************************Time Codes:Intro - 0:21What have you been up to? - 6:22MAIN TOPIC: The Substance (2024) - 27:30Stupid Plot Summary - 28:27Goofy IMDB Pics - 29:41Plot - 32:09Kronenburg Horror - 37:41Pacing - 41:52Stylistic Influences - 43:47Tones & Themes - 54:113 Best & 3 Worst - 56:06Critical Reception - 58:17Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 59:06Trivia True or False - 59:36Main Topic:Cronenberg-ian horror, meets a hyper-realistic Hollywood, where it is somehow possible that in a movie of boy horror and psychological trauma, the most distressing part is Dennis Quaid eating prawns..Is "The Substance" in your Oscar nods for they year? Can you get through the movie in one sitting? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#thesubstance #demimoore #MargaretQualley #oscars #moviepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marvel is back in 2025 with Captain America and the world in turmoil, and who else could unravel the nonsensical rewrites than Tommy and Gresident of the Pod Regs of The Film Addicts podcast?! (brought to you Birdseye Fish Fingers and Hydralite, the new and slimmer Reich)****************************Time Codes:Intro 0:20What Have You Been Up To? 8:48MAIN TOPIC: Captain America Brave New World 28:53Stupid Plot Summary 29:36Cast & Crew 30:52The Many Many Reshoots 34:06Characters and Actors 53:28Tones & Themes 1:01:443 Best & 3 Worst 1:03:28Critical Reception 1:08:40Review Guessing Game 1:09:45Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 1:12:06** SPOILERS START ** 1:14:15** SPOILERS END ** 1:25:56Trivia True or False 1:25:57Main Topic:Captain America: Brave New World is the latest installment of Anthony Mackie's Captain America, where we see the tail ends of The Eternals, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and more semi-influential, partially important Marvel films smashed together to wrap up all these plot lines that we're all conspiring about.Despite the obvious entendre, the film was fun and Tommy & Regs both enjoyed it. Though the clear recuts and rewrites affected the progression, with the likes of Harrison Ford, Liv Tyler and Anthony Mackie among a bunch of other great cast members, how could you go wrong?! Is "The Leader" storyline actually going anywhere? Will they ever truly deal with The Eternals cinematic failure? And do you think Sam Wilson needs PEDs just to compare to Chris Evans? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#anthonymackie #captainamerica #hulk #harrisonford #superheroes #marvel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moon is a cult classic film built on a small budget, and seemed to set up most other space films in the genre - but Tommy & DL aren't convinced! Jump in to hear about Moon, Tommy's partner's thoughts on Heretic and DL's preparations for three weeks away... the night before!****************************Time Codes:Intro 0:24What's been happening? 2:36What have you been up to? 7:06MAIN TOPIC: Moon (2009) 24:40Stupid Plot Summary 26:12Cast & Crew 26:56Plot 29:45Wow, that was really good! 36:55The Twist 38:33Pacing 46:20Practical Effects 48:42Tones & Themes 54:173 Best & 3 Worst 55:27Critical Reception 57:50Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 58:41Trivia True or False 59:47Wrap-Up 1:03:05Main Topic:"Moon (2009)" is about solitude, commitment, introspection, and collecting moon rocks to sustain the Earth. Low stakes, right? Sam Rockwell plays Sam Bell, a lone miner on the moon sending rocks back to Earth for fuel, support by the robot played by Kevin Spacey (

You're probably wondering what you need to watch this year. Don't worry, Tommy & DL have you covered this week with their best picks for movies coming out, with some honorable mentions. Avoid the gambles, and jump on the Podcast Assemble Itinerary for 2025!****************************Time Codes:Intro0:22What have you been up to?12:04MAIN TOPIC: Most Anticipated 202529:45DL #130:23Tommy #135:43DL #238:11Tommy #239:38DL #343:13Tommy #346:34DL #449:35Tommy #450:34DL #553:14.180Tommy #555:45Honorable Mentions59:07TV & Video Games1:00:00Wrap-Up1:04:21****************************Main Topic:You're taking a mystery tour this week, as Tommy and DL make their big predictions for the most anticipated movies to come out in 2025. Vampires, Superheroes, American History, Zombies... all features to help you avoid a gamble on the Kraven's and Venom: Last Dance's of 2024.What are your most anticipated movies of 2025? We wanna know! Contact us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#bestmovies #bestfilms #2025 #marvel #dc #bestdirector # Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy & DL are back BABY for 2025, and starting off with a modern masterpiece! "Nosferatu" (2024), as a new take on the classic Dracula story, brings a film style not seen for a long time. Dark tones, sexual subtext and great acting - you'll find out why its a good (yet oddly uncomfortable) time with Count Orlok-ula in this week's episode!****************************Time Codes:Intro - 0:24WHYBUT? - 8:56Severance Chat - 18:01MAIN TOPIC: Nosferatu (2024) - 28:22Stupid Plot Summary - 29:10Cast & Crew - 30:36Plot - 31:23Characters - 34:17World-Building - 43:27Tones & Themes - 51:283 Best & 3 Worst - 53:14Critical Reception - 55:20Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 56:17** SPOILERS ** - 57:31Trivia True or False - 1:03:46Wrap-Up - 1:06:59Main Topic:"Nosferatu (2024)" is a unique take on a classic folk tale about Dracula, but boy is it a horny one! With stellar performances and odd tonal shifts with the introduction of more characters, it becomes a wild journey executed very well!With a star-studded cast in Bill Skarsgard, Willem Dafoe, Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult, Tommy & DL marvel at the subtle sexual references, how the vampire couldn't be called "Count Chocula", and the spiffy Aaron Taylor-Johnson being the perfect patriarchal female subjugator!Are you sick of Twilight? Did you enjoy the dark tones of the setting? And did you hunger for a box of cereal after watching? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#nosferatu #johnnydepp #vampire #aarontaylorjohnson #willemdafoe #nicholashoult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big Podcast Assemble Awards are back again! Join Tommy & DL in this special Christmas Episode and hear them separate the wheat from the chaff in the TV & Movie Industry this year!***********************Time Codes:Intro0:24What have you been up to?7:41MAIN TOPIC19:04Razzie Award (Worst Film)20:27Most Underappreciated23:07Adam Driver Award25:14Which Movie We Missed But Would See28:50THAT came out THIS year?!31:14Best Rebootuation35:06Best TV Show36:52Editor's Choice Mentions40:01Worst Movie Premise40:28Media We Wish to Remove From Life43:34Movies Without Enough Mark Wahlberg44:44Movie That Wanted a Sequel45:11Best Show Cancelled by Streamers46:07Worst Prediction for 202447:43Best Movie of the Year48:30Most Aquaman Movie of 201853:49Wrap-Up56:54Main Topic:Awards Season is back again, and Tommy & DL are looking at the best, worst and most average films and tv of this year to see where things landed! Feels like 2024 was a bit of an off-year, despite the absolute bangers that have been released.How many awards do you agree with? Did you have a favourite that was missed? And what category is a main feature of your own awards? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#awards #bestoftheyear #bestmovie #besttvshow # Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads take a detour into an animated feature this week! "The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" pushes Tommy and DL to get their anime reps in with a feature that challenges the conventional fantasy epic by emphasizing a Japanese style to a Western Audience.Oh... and a secret Gandalf appears!***********************Time Codes:Intro0:24.520What Have You Been Up To?10:12.192MAIN TOPIC: War of the Rohirrim (2024)25:53.102Stupid Plot Summary26:56.109Cast & Crew29:02.050Goofy IMDB Pic29:38.163Plot32:16.454Did it enhance the LOTR vibes?40:47.736Animation44:59.851World-Building48:23.490Action51:59.953Tones & Themes54:25.7323 Best & 3 Worst54:50.049Critical Reception57:37.953Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?59:18.379** SPOILERS START HERE **1:00:10.860** SPOILERS END HERE **1:06:52.114Trivia True or False1:06:52.394Wrapping Up1:09:19.919Main Topic:LOTR War of the Rohirrim shows us a story from a paragraph in the annals and appendices of Tolkien's original work, but Tommy and DL seem to struggle with the animated nature of the work. With a little-known cast, but knowing Peter Jackson is at the helm, it had enough to get them through the door but whether it was an enjoyable experience or not seems to be a balancing act!Are you the rare breed of Anime-fan/LOTR Lore Nerd? Did the animated NZ landscape put you off the remainder? And do you have a book recommendation for DL? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#lotr #peterjackson #rohirrim #mirandaotto #helmhammerhand #helmsdeep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam enjoys Frodo's faces, Aragorn gets a post-war glow-up, Legolas becomes The Riddler and Sauron gets a blinding - what more could you ask for? How about over an hour of Tommy and DL musing on the many endings of the final chapter in the LOTR trilogy?***********************Time Codes:Intro0:23.842What have you been up to?7:59.839MAIN TOPIC: LOTR Return of the King18:47.319Stupid Plot Summary21:22.394Cast & Crew22:45.886Plot24:50.293Trump-Saruman32:26.248Cinematography and World-Building36:19.292Alternate Endings?41:28.192CGI51:02.719The Ending51:53.367Tones & Themes1:00:45.3013 Best & 3 Worst1:01:37.029Critical Reception1:08:16.450Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:08:49.683Trivia True or False1:09:13.252Main Topic:The Return of the King is the action-packed conclusion of the LOTR film series from the early 2000s, and it doesn't disappoint! Described by Tommy as a seminal conclusion, and better than The Two Towers, the pair go back and forth on the good, the bad and the ugly (looking at you, Frodo!) as they close out one of their many and varied anthologies!Was the copy-paste CGI of the Rohirrim an issue for you? Who do you think should have earned the most money from the series? And where do you reckon Aragorn found Gondor's hair gel stores? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#ianmckellan #lordoftherings #karlurban #legolas #aragorn #gimli #theodenking #lotr #peterjackson #rohirrim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LOTR The Two Towers is lauded as everyone's favourite movie in the series, but does it hold up 20 years on? This week, Tommy and DL discuss the good, the bad and the wizardly of the classic series from the early 2000s. ***********************Time Codes:Intro0:31What have you been up to?7:08Red Rising Book 3 *SPOILERS START*11:07Red Rising Book 3 *SPOILERS END*20:48MAIN TOPIC: LOTR The Two Towers **FULL SPOILERS**21:03Stupid Plot Summary23:33Cast & Crew24:31Everything just works29:16CGI34:18World-Building37:33Performances38:58Helm's Deep45:52Wow, this is really GUD49:34Tones & Themes53:333 Best & 3 Worst55:00Critical Reception1:00:44Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:02:16Trivia True or False1:03:04Wrap-Up1:06:50Main Topic:The Two Towers has the fellowship broken, following two pairs of hobbits and the man-elf-dwarf dream team on separate journeys to save Middle-Earth.The cast couldn't be stronger, and the effects more seamless than in this classic. We could write paragraphs here, but we'd prefer Tommy and DL do their thing to give this epic film justice!Did the action with the Balrog fight throw you off? Were you distracted by Aragorn's wet dream on a long walk? And did you know they were taking the hobbits to Isengard? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#ianmckellan #lordoftherings #karlurban #legolas #aragorn #gimli #eomer #eowyn #theodenking #twotowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have Tommy, DL AND Regs to chat about the unanticipated (and perhaps unwanted) sequel to Ridley Scott's classic Gladiator film, Gladiator II! Find out how enamoured, uncaring and disbelieving they are while mispronouncing Paul Mescal's name for the entire episode!***********************Time Codes:Intro0:21.235Englishisms6:22.096What have you been up to?11:41.009MAIN TOPIC: Gladiator II (2024) *NON SPOILERS*24:07.838Stupid Plot Summary27:12.172Cast & Crew30:10.099Plot31:47.193The Main Players40:09.369Costumes and Sets51:25.383Tones and Themes54:38.4373 Best & 3 Worst55:20.872Critical Reception1:01:54.757Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:03:22.156** SPOILERS START **1:05:12.217** SPOILERS END **1:12:54.067Trivia True or False1:12:56.331Wrapping Up1:16:35.188Main Topic:Gladiator II sets itself up to be a better-than-before version of the original classic starring Russel Crowe, but instead the lads find themselves trying desperately to convince themselves that its worth the time and the money to come to the big screen. Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and a star-studded cast feature in Ridley Scott's next big project, and carry the Roman caravan to the end of the empire.Listen as the pronunciation of names, the justification fo entirely CGI animals and the duplicity of Denzel Washington is discussed by Tommy, DL and Regan as they try to figure out what it was all for.Did you figure out how these two films are related? Was the hero's journey worth the effort in this repeat of a classic? And did you enjoy Denzel strutting his way through Gladiator II? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#gladiator #paulmescal #denzelwashington #russelcrowe #ridleyscott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This third instalment of Chris Nolan's "Dark Knight" series wraps up Christian Bale's Batman, but this week Tommy and Regs (Film Addicts podcast) draw genitals and offensive jokes all over that wrapping to show their love for each other, and this amazing film that ranks highly in the Nolan Anthology.***********************Time Codes:Intro0:24What have you been up to?8:52MAIN TOPIC: The Dark Knight Rises20:26Stupid Plot Summary22:12Cast & Crew23:29Goofy IMDB Picture25:04Plot27:46A bit about Bane34:15Wow, this is really GUD40:49Setting58:44The Ending1:04:09Rankings of Nolan Films1:09:15Tones & Themes1:12:253 Worst & 3 Best1:13:15Criticval Reception1:21:54Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:22:57Trivia True or False?1:24:19Wrapping up1:28:08Main Topic:This week, Regan is back with Tommy while DL is away on assignment, and they're talking about one of their favourites: "The Dark Knight Rises" as the third film in Nolan's Batman trilogy. Tom Hardy beefs up as Bane, Michael Caine is back as Alfred (aka Batman's conscience) alongside Morgan Freeman, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Gary Oldman and a host of other elite actors.They discuss the true terror of Bane as a character, and the cinematic splendour of a brilliant close-out of an excellent franchise that went out at its peak.Would you revisit Dark Knight Rises? How about 50 more times? And can you understand Bane when he talks? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#batman #christianbale #filmaddicts #michaelcaine #morganfreeman #garyoldman #jgl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gladiator 2 is coming to cinemas.. and not the proposed Nick Cave version, (some would say fortunately). Join co-hosts Tommy and DL as we journey back to the year 2000 yo talk about how we got here.***********************Time Codes:Intro - 0:25How are you doing? - 4:42What have you been up to? - 11:07MAIN TOPIC: Gladiator (2000) - 21:29Stupid Plot Summary - 23:48Cast & Crew - 24:42Djimon Honsou Cinematic Universe - 28:27Plot - 29:47Red Rising Bk3 Spoilers - 35:05History and Accuracy - 43:49Action - 46:51World-Building - 48:37Performances - 52:04Original Script - 54:06Tones & Themes - 57:363 Best & 3 Worst - 57:50Critical Reception - 1:01:49Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:02:53Trivia True or False - 1:04:02Main Topic:This week we're discussing Ridley Scott's 'swords and sandals' epic, starring Russel Crowe and a Hanz Zimmer score as epic as the acting. But we really want to talk about, is David Hemmings's eyebrows! This one is an absolute favourite. Make sure you rewatch it before the sequel hits screens!Are you excited for Gladiator 2? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Gladiator #Gladiator2 #RidleyScott #RusselCrowe #JoaquinPhoenix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sony Movie Universe of Spider-Man characters SOMEHOW is still going, as we jump into the latest in the franchise. Co-hosts Tommy and DL across the pond simply have to ask the question, why does this exist? ***********************Time Codes:Todays “sponsor”: 0:00Intro: 0:23**Red Rising Spoilers** (Morning Star): 2:53WHYBUT: 5:59Main Topic - NON SPOILERS: 15:49 Stupid Plot Summaries: 17:05 The characters: 17:43Does this trick a casual audience?: 29:50Action: 32:17Tones & Themes: 36:503 Best & 3 Worst: 37:49Critical Reception: 41:33Better or Worse than Aquaman 2018 42:30SPOILERS 43:10Trivia True of False: 48:13Wrapping Up: 50:55Main Topic:With Venom, the first Venom movie, making almost a billion dollars, it was inevitable the sequel's would come. And boy are the writers running low on ideas. Venom: The Last Dance (2024) caps off Tom Hardy's trilogy of movies as the Lethal Protector - thankfully..We went through the hard yards, so you don't have to! Did you see Venom: The Last Dance? Do you think it needs to exist? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Venom #TheLastDance #TomHardy #Sony #Marvel #Spiderman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keep those spooky vibes rolling with the special Halloween Episode of Podcast Assemble where the lads talk about... well... Halloween! John Carpenter's classic 1978 thriller occupies most of their chat, as DL was embroiled in podcasts, and Tommy just played video games all weekend. *ahem*.... yep.TIMESTAMPS:Intro0:25.035What have you been up to?6:21.638MAIN TOPIC: Halloween (1978)18:05.323Stupid Plot Summary19:08.383Cast & Crew21:55.597Goofy IMDB Pic22:27.751Plot24:13.951Music28:55.374Pacing29:41.759Cinematography & World-Building33:29.686Action40:08.583Tones & Themes44:48.1143 Best & 3 Worst45:15.350Critical Reception49:44.281Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?51:24.071Trivia True or False51:49.058Wrapping Up54:21.051Main Topic:Halloween is seen as a classic that set up 25 (?) more films to follow, and set a new foundation for horror films from that point onwards! The prestige of this film is sometimes overcome by the "hokeyness" of the scenes, and some plot devices not quite working as we expect. Surely home owners in middle America would open their door to a screaming teenager... right?Nevertheless, Tommy and DL had a great time with the first appearance of the "Michael Myers" character, and how this film generated ridiculous sums of money on a low budget while also setting up the rest of the industry for decades to follow.Could you walk past Jamie Lee Curtis as a teenager? How was your "fear-o-meter" tuned for this film? How many children have terrified you enough to inspire a film? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#halloween #michaelmyers #jamieleecurtis #lexfridman #joerogan #shoreditch #sohohouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in their regular, warm, comfy movie seats on either side of the planet, Tommy & DL jump back into the latest streaming film in "Wolfs" with Brad Pitt and George Clooney. They also chat more about Red Rising as Tommy jumps into Book 3, how Agatha All Along suprised everyone and how Tommy will record an entire album of him singing DL's favourite songs to remind him of home.TIMESTAMPS:Intro0:28.627What have you been up to? 7:42** RED RISING SPOILERS START ** 11:54** RED RISING SPOILERS ENDS ** 12:53MAIN TOPIC: Wolfs (2024) **NON-SPOILERS 16:37Stupid Plot Summary 17:41Cast & Crew 18:21Plot 20:51Acting 27:19Music 32:23Tones & Themes 33:563 Best & 3 Wrost 35:12Critical Receptionn 37:43Better or Worse than Aquaman (208)? 39:39** FULL SPOILERS START ** 40:08** FULL SPOILERS END ** 46:39Trivia True or False 46:39Wrapping Up 51:06Main Topic:In tribute to Tarantino and Bonnie & Clyde, "Wolfs" includes Brad Pitt and George Clooney as competing Fixers in New York City, brought together through less than likely circumstances and them grumbling all the way. Tommy and DL weren't grumbling! In fact, they could out a podcast or two for saying this movie is terrible...It turned out great, as a delightful straight-to-streaming romp with some big names, and they try as hard as they can not to mentioned the *ahem*.... Brad Pitt thing!Did Wolfs tickle your pickle, or where you left with an empty bag? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#wolfs #bradpitt #georgeclooney #tarantino #pulpfiction #redrising #agathaallalong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally, DL is back on the mic and this week Tommy and his favourite LOTR Nerd (now across the pond) discuss the big move, Rings of Power, Sugar, KAOS and share their thoughts on the second installment of Todd Phillips' Joker franchise!TIMESTAMPS:Intro0:21.361What have you been up to?6:32MAIN TOPIC: Joker Folie a Deux (2024)33:44Stupid Plot Summary36:03Cast & Crew36:48Comparing the Joker40:09Pacing48:29How was Gaga Quinn?54:41Tones & Themes55:533 Best & 3 Worst56:51Critical Reception59:50Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:00:40** SPOILERS START HERE**1:01:35** SPOILERS END HERE **1:10:07Trivia True or False1:10:07Wrapping Up1:13:10Main Topic:Joker: Folie à Deux - the anticipated follow-up to Jaoquin Phoenix's Joker from 2019 seems to have fallen flat, and the lads think so too! Their interest was piqued by the idea of building on the character into a broader Batman/Gotham universe, but discovered a musical with an on-brand Gaga as Harley Quinn.While Tommy and DL seemed to enjoy the watching experience, I think they now understand why the collective opinion seems to be that it's a waste of time and money...Have you caught Joker 2 yet? Were you impressed by Jaoquin's skinny legs and white underpants? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Joker2 #JokeFolieaDeux #jaoquinphoenix #ladygaga #harveydent #chrisnolan #batman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With DL in still setting himself up with a local cinema across the planet, Tommy has enlisted the help of Gresident of the Pod, Regs, and Podcast Editing Extraordinairre, Matthew Bliss, to unpack the masterful, befuddling middle-finger to the movie-making world: Megalopolis! All the while discussing the alure of Colin Farrell, the draw of Jon Hamm's hog, Penguins, Hobbits and Merpeople!TIMESTAMPS:Intro0:31What is your 3rd Favourite Dinorsaur?4:02What Have you Been Up to?10:23Main Topic: Megalopolis (2024) *FULL SPOILERS*29:24Stupid Plot Summaries32:45Cast & Crew33:51World Building51:18Design and Aesthetics57:57Pacing1:07:05Ending of the Film1:10:293 Best & 3 Worst1:16:51Critical Reception1:19:53Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:21:15Trivia True or False1:22:54Wrapping Up1:27:05Main Topic:This week, Megalopolis hits our lips, as we discuss the almost 3-hour long, 40-year project of Francis Ford Coppola and the befuddlement inside! It's tough to wrap it all into a neat bow - suffice to say, with a film buff in our midst, we get to explore the glory of the message and the "quick tour of the museum" that is this soon-to-be infamous masterpiece!Were you able to sit through the whole film? Did you even try? And what was the old couple sitting behind you in the theatre up to? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Megalopolis #AdamDriver #FrancisFordCoppola #Fable #LaurenceFishbourne #AubreyPlaza #podcast #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With DL in the midst of settling across the pond, Tommy welcomes friend (and Gresident) Regs of Film Addicts podcast, to discuss his third favorite dinoSAW, The Penguin, Netflix's KAOS and so much more. Before our Exciting main topic! You can find Regs at: The Film Addicts Podcast and The Stitch Up.***********************Time Codes:Intro - 0:20How have you been? - 2:17What's been happening? - 9:17TOPIC: True Lies (1994) - 20:48Memories of True Lies - 22:17Stupid Plot Summary - 23:57Cast & Crew - 26:19Goofy IMDB Picture - 27:44What worked in True Lies - 30:32Safety First, Guys - 37:10Pacing - 39:49Performances - 45:23Action - 54:58Tones & Themes - 56:273 Best & 3 Worst - 57:30Critical Reception - 1:04:23Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:06:17True or False Trivia - 1:06:49Wrapping Up - 1:09:53Main Topic:This week's main topic is the beginning of yet another anthology for the pod - Action Comedies. We topple head first into what can only be described as “f*cking unhinged”, (and has, by Regs!). This week we're discussing James Cameron's 'True Lies' (1994).The movie is very much of it's time, and definitely would not get made today.. but it somehow... still works!?Do you think this movie would be better with Mark Wahlberg? Are the stereotypes in this too much to enjoy the movie? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#TrueLies #JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Action #Comedy #Romcom #podcast #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With DL moving across the pond, Tommy welcomes friends of the show Juan and Kike of Till the End Of The Line podcast, to discuss your third favourite dinosaur, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and much more. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Juan and Kike on Youtube at Till the End Of The Line podcast: and their Instagram at @till_the_end_of_the_line128.Also checkout Victor (@barefoot_vic), who created the boy's logo's! ***********************With the Fox X-Men universe getting a farewell(?) in the recent Deadpool & Wolverine, and what better time to bring the connoisseur's of nerd culture Till the End Of The Line podcast to discuss X-Men: 97 (2024)! ***********************Time Codes:Intro - 0:24Tell Us About the Podcast - 3:47What's your 3rd Favourite Dinosaur? - 6:42What have you been up to? - 12:54MAIN TOPIC: X-Men '97 (2024) - 27:59Stupid Plot Summary - 29:30Director Scandals - 30:13Plot Themes - 36:39Favourite X-Men? - 44:42Returning for 2nd Season - 47:45Catty & Sexy? - 54:48Action - 55:54How can MCU improve using X-Men '97 as a guide? - 1:06:02Tones & Themes - 1:08:253 Best & 3 Worst - 1:11:19Critical Reception - 1:15:30TTEOTL: Stones Rating System - 1:16:47Trivia True or False - 1:19:41Wrapping Up - 1:23:52Main Topic:We're discussing the rebootuation/ continuation of the X:Men animated show from the 90's, till the end of the line.... and who better to deep dive the latest from Marvel Animation - Kike & Juan!?The show brings back all the nostalgia you could wish for. So get your favourite sugary cereal, put on your jammies - it's Saturday morning cartoons time!What elements of this should Kevin Feige bring when they decide to fold the X-Men into the MCU? Did you watch X-Men back in the 90's? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#XMen #XMen97 #Wolverine #deadpool #MCU #Marvel #Deadpool&Wolverine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With DL moving across the pond, Tommy welcomes friend of the show Angus Brown and one half of the Sequels Suck Podcast, to discuss Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, horror movie scores and Terminator: Day Zero. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Regs at the Sequels Suck Podcast: and his comedy on Instagram at @gusgusbrown.***********************We're getting more pumped for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' to reboot Marvels first family, so to set up our Sequels Suck brethren, we follow on from the 2005 iteration last week with Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)! ***********************Time Codes:Intro - 0:22What have you been up to? - 10:09MAIN TOPIC: F4 ROTSS (2007) *SPOILERS* - 23:13Stupid Plot Summary - 26:04Cast & Crew - 28:13Plot - 30:10(No) Action - 43:36Tones & Themes - 47:22Who's the biggest piece of shit? - 49:143 Best & 3 Worst - 50:08Critical Reception - 1:00:37Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:02:19Trivia True or False - 1:03:36Outro - 1:08:09Main Topic:After the original, came the sequel that sucked! And who better to discuss the follow-up to 2005's Fantastic Four.. ahem.. classic, than Angus Brown of the Sequels Suck podcast?!Tim Story the is back in the directors chair, for 2007's Rise of the Silver Surfer! Tommy and Angus as we discuss the state of superhero movies in 2007 and whether this is better or worse than Aquaman (2018).Is this the best version of Marvel's first family we've seen on screen? Should Julian McMahon be returning as Doctor Doom instead of Robert Downey Jr.? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#FantasticFour #RiseoftheSilverSurfer #RobertDowneyJr #FirstSteps #MCU #Marvel #DoctorDoom #chrisevans #review #jessicaalba #Galactus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the MCU's 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' getting first looks.. and damn we have opinions.. we wanted to look back at how we got here. So we're diving into the wild year that was 2005, and reviewing FOX's attempt at putting Marvel's first family on the big screen. ***********************Time Codes:Intro - 0:23What have you been up to? - 9:55MAIN TOPIC: Fantastic Four (2005) - 24:06Stupid Plot Summary - 25:15Goofy IMDB Pic - 25:55F4 vs Batman Begins - 28:31Plot - 30:06World-Building - 31:40Characters - 33:17Action - 43:03(No) Tones & Themes - 46:273 Best & 3 Worst - 46:45Critical Reception - 49:31Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 50:34Trivia True or False - 52:14Wrapping Up - 55:08Main Topic:Before the MCU had Pedro Pascal, Fox had a pre-Captain America Chris Evans! Tim Story the "visionary" director behind Barbershop with Ice Cube and later the Tom & Jerry movie, attempts to unite the Fantastic Four! 2005 never looked so 2005! Join the boys as the discuss whether this is even the best superhero movie of year. Is this the best version of Marvel's first family we've seen on screen? Should Chris Evans have stuck to Johnny Stoem? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#FantasticFour #FirstSteps #MCU #Marvel #DoctorDoom #chrisevans #review #jessicaalba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the peak of Re-Bootuation season, the lads quickly power through The Rings of Power discussion to get to "The Crow (2024)", the follow up to a cult classic that never really cut the mustard, only to find that it doesn't quite cut the ketchup either.***********************Support Podcast Assemble with AmazonIf you buy stuff from Amazon, you can support Podcast Assemble! Use our Affiliate Link whenever you are going to make a purchase, and a portion of your payment will head to the PA coffers. We know you love to shop, so if you love this show make sure you use our link and show some love for our Geek Content!Click here to support Podcast Assemble***********************Time Codes:Intro0:26How are you?2:23What have you been up to?5:04MAIN TOPIC: The Crow (2024) ** NO SPOILERS **18:50Stupid Plot Summary19:52Cast & Crew20:30Plot24:48World-Building31:08Cinematography32:12Performances33:26Action36:17Tones & Themes37:593 Best & 3 Worst38:40Critical Reception41:54Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?42:57** START SPOILERS **45:06** END SPOILERS **52:13Wrap-Up55:38Main Topic:Eric is back with The Crow, returning with a fresh coat of paint, a trimmed plot line and a helluva lot of violence. DL made good use of the "Brutality-shielding Hat" in this one!While the director has great intentions, and Bill Skarsgård as the titular character made a credible attempt, it's difficult to say whether Tommy and DL had a good time! The action and violence reminded them of a Constantine-cum-John Wick, while the character motivations left little to be desired. And the lack of good Falafel opportunities was palpable.Is this reprisal of a cult classic worth the lack of hype? Can the Swedish acting dynamo do justice to Brandon Lee? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#thecrow #jonahhill #brandonlee #billskarsgard #keanureeves #falafel #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DL & Tommy welcome back our returning gresident of the show Regs of The Film Addicts Podcast, to discuss The Jinx Season 2, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Regan boxing Olympians. Before getting to our exciting main topic! You can find Regs at: The Film Addicts Podcast and The Stitch Up.***********************Support Podcast Assemble with AmazonIf you buy stuff from Amazon, you can support Podcast Assemble! Use our Affiliate Link whenever you are going to make a purchase, and a portion of your payment will head to the PA coffers. We know you love to shop, so if you love this show make sure you use our link and show some love for our Geek Content!Click here to support Podcast Assemble***********************Time Codes:Intro - 0:25Whats been happening? - 2:31What have you been up to? - 8:22MAIN TOPIC: Alien: Romulus *NON-SPOILERS* - 17:21Stupid Plot Summary - 19:14Cast & Crew - 20:46Goofy IMDB Pic - 22:26Cinematography - 25:48World-building - 35:16Performances - 40:28Pacing - 49:18Action - 49:43Tones & Themes - 52:083 Best & 3 Worst - 54:02Critical Reception - 57:56Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 58:54**START SPOILERS** - 59:31** END SPOILERS** - 1:10:22Trivia True or False - 1:10:22Outro - 1:13:54Main Topic:Fede Alvarez looks to breath new life into the Xenomorph, with a fresh yet familiar take on space underwear.. we er... mean Ridley Scott's Alien franchise. The boys discuss the new crew, bringing back horror practically and how Alien: Romulus continues the legacy of a potentially flailing IP. We actually reviewed the first three Alien movies on the pod - go back and check them out! A new vision, a new direction - same great Alien content! Are you a fan of the Alien franchise? Did Alien: Romulus reignite you love for the films? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Alien #Romulus #AlienRomulus #fedealvarez #Xenomorph #horrrormovie #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a rough evening of frivolity and libations, DL & Tommy rally to discuss The Jinx Season 2, musings on the original Gladiator film and that DL no longer has a coffee machine. Or a couch. I mean... how can one live in such poverty?!***********************Support Podcast Assemble with AmazonIf you buy stuff from Amazon, you can support Podcast Assemble! Use our Affiliate Link whenever you are going to make a purchase, and a portion of your payment will head to the PA coffers. We know you love to shop, so if you love this show make sure you use our link and show some love for our Geek Content!Click here to support Podcast Assemble***********************Time Codes:Intro0:23What's been happening? 2:03What have you been up to? 5:37MAIN TOPIC: Borderlands (2024) 18:39Stupid Plot Summary 20:09Cast & Crew 20:39Plot 25:19Tones & Themes 38:133 Best & 3 Worst 38:32Critical Reception 40:20Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 41:01** START SPOILERS ** 42:42** END SPOILERS ** 44:06Trivia True or False 44:06Outro 46:44Main Topic:A star-studded cast and an interesting premise cannot save Borderlands from the insults, criticisms and jovial remarks made at the film's expense. Tommy and DL muse on the game franchise adaptation (having not played it themselves) as a point in the Loss column for video game films.Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis... how could you lose? Turns out you can.And Tiny Tina is still annoying.Are you a Borderlands game fan that felt differently about this swirling toilet water of a film? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Borderlands #gaming #movie #review #CateBlanchett #KevinHart #JackBlack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 of House of the Dragon has wrapped, and Tommy & DL share their opinions on how it ended. They also head to "Conspiracy Corner" and mention two TV series' that are worthy of discussion so that YOU don't have to watch them! And the Main Topic this week is a classic bit of literat.... uh, film. I meant film.***********************Support Podcast Assemble with AmazonIf you buy stuff from Amazon, you can support Podcast Assemble! Use our Affiliate Link whenever you are going to make a purchase, and a portion of your payment will head to the PA coffers. We know you love to shop, so if you love this show make sure you use our link and show some love for our Geek Content!Click here to support Podcast Assemble***********************Time Codes:Intro0:26.431How are you?3:03.031RDJ as Dr Doom6:30.747What have you been up to?12:09.526Conspiracy Corner19:40.889MAIN TOPIC: Harry Potter & G of F **FULL SPOILERS**28:57.624Gratuitous Cameo30:25.780Stupid Plot Summary30:56.502Plot & Tone32:45.336Winky Hole48:18.558The Games52:54.765Performances54:25.250Big things not in the movie1:03:52.497Tones & Themes1:06:28.3153 Best & 3 Worst1:07:43.295Critical Reception1:10:37.728Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?1:11:18.236Trivia True or False1:11:46.880The Ranking of Potters1:13:52.610Outro1:15:06.397Main Topic:The returning rewatching series of Harry Potter films is back with the fourth installment, The Goblet of Fire, presenting several head-scratching issues for Tommy & DL. A beloved book, the lads find that the pace is too fast, the Emo is too much and the amount of content missing from the films compared to the books is harrowing.Nevertheless, we see young upstart Robert Pattinson get optimal facetime in a graveyard, Daniel Radcliffe's hair takes a turn for the worse, and a stellar one-off cast including Brendan Gleeson, David Tenant and Ralph Fiennes turns the clear absence of story beats into a somewhat acceptable continuation of a magical high school journey.Does Moaning Myrtle give you the heebie-jeebies, or did you have a poster of her in your bedroom as a teen? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#harrypotter #magic #jkrowling #hagrid #youreawizardharry #robertpattinson #brendangleeson #davidtennant #danielradcliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to support the pod? Why not use our link to buy your next Amazon purchase?Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!Intro - 0:22What's been happening? - 3.27What have you been up to? - 9:21MAIN TOPIC: The Will of the Many (2023) - 20:13Stupid Plot Summary - 21:48Goofy Character Names - 22:44Compared to Red Rising - 24:22Characterisation - 29:35Pacing - 31:50World-Building - 35:42Plot - 42:00Characters - 43:12Tones & Themes - 54:103 Best & 3 Worst - 54:54Critical Reception - 58:47Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 59:18** START SPOILERS ** - 1:00:49** END SPOILERS ** - 1:09:30Fan Casting = 1:09:30Trivia True or False - 1:15:24Outro - 1:17:58Main Topic:After DL's disastrous attempt to get James Islington on the pod last week, we thought it would be fun to try something new and review a book(?)!So for this week's Main Topic we're deepdiving the book that blew up on social and the boys have been talking about for weeks - 'The Will of The Many' (2023). With its Roman inspired setting and unique magic system, we talk about if it lives up to other similar titles like 'Red Rising' and how this stands out from the crowd. If nothing else you should listen in to see IF we can pull off reviewing a book! Join us to find out whether this book is better or worse than Aquaman 2018, or if it's a red Rising wannabe?Did 'The Will of The Many' lift you up like a Transvect, or did it sap your energy? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#theWillofTheMany #JamesIslington #hierarchyseries #BookTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to support the pod? Why not use our link to buy your next Amazon purchase?Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond!Intro - 0:22What's been happening? - 2:33What have you been up to? - 13:40MAIN TOPIC: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) - 28:30** NON-SPOILERS ** - 28:30Stupid Plot Summary - 30:42Cast & Crew - 31:06Goofy IMDB Picture - 31:58Plot (Is the MCU back? - 33:25Music - 45:19Pacing - 47:54Action - 48:24Tones & Themes - 49:113 Best & 3 Worst - 49:35Critical Reception - 52:58Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 53:50Ranking of MCU Movies since Endgame - 54:35** SPOILER TIME!!! ** - 56:01Trivia True or False - 1:06:51Outro - 1:09:44Main Topic:Podcast Assemble proudly presents you with DL's best idea since we started the podcast - now we HAVE to do an episode on James Islington's 'The Will of the Many'... We also share recommendations for 'The Boys' Season 4, 'Logan' and 'Presumed Innocent',For this week's Main Topic we discuss whether the MCU is back (baby)?! 'Deadpool & Wolverine' (2024) is in theaters and this is one which we've been eagerly anticipating - but is Marvel Jesus enough to save the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, we're talking Non-Spoilers and the Spoilers in case you haven't seen it yet...Join us to find out whether this movie is better or worse than Aquaman 2018, and if the merc with a mouth truly has the juice to save Kevin Feige?Did 'Deadpool & Wolverine' shatter your fourth wall, or did it suffer from a too high QPM ratio (quips per minute)? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#DeadpoolandWolverine #RyanReynolds #Deadpool #Wolverine #MCU #Movie #Review #Comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:11What's been happening? - 2:05WHYBUT? - 7:04MAIN TOPIC: Twisters (2024) *NO SPOILERS* - 23:07Stupid Plot Summary - 23:54Cast & Crew 24:36.785Performances - 31:59Comparing to "Twister" - 37:04Tones & Themes - 40:533 Best & 3 Worst - 41:40Critical Reception - 44:53Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 45:44* START SPOILERS * - 46:53* END SPOILERS * - 52:21Trivia True or False - 52:21Outro - 57:04Main Topic:The boys are back on their BS this week, with DL getting to the pointy end of a long proposed move to the UK and Tommy having trouble with real estate agents. We talk what we've been up to including DL getting deeper into the #RedRising series and Tommy thinks #DreamScenario squandered a great premise. For our Main Topic this week we're diving into yet another rebootuation, with the follow-up to the 1996 whirlwind of a disaster movie Twister, we're talking 'Twisters' (2024). Starring Glen Powell (the king of the rebootuation) and Daisy Edgar-Jones, the movie is blows through old territory, but does it broach any new ground?Join Podcast Assemble to find out whether this movie is better or worse than Aquaman 2018, and if Disaster movies are back (baby!)?Did 'Twisters' blow you away, or did it blow out? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#Twisters #GlenPowell #Movie #Review #Comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:26How have you been? - 3:00WHYBUT? - 12:53MAIN TOPIC: The Bikeriders (2024) *NO SPOILERS* - 26:34Cast & Crew - 28:05Plot - 28:59Stupid Plot Summaries - 30:21Cinematography - 34:01Characters - 37:46Action - 49:40Tones & Themes - 51:283 Best & 3 Worst - 52:05Critical Reception - 54:19Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 54:50*** SPOILERS START *** - 55:49*** SPOILERS END *** - 1:04:38Trivia True or False? - 1:04:53Wrap-up - 1:07:58Outro - 1:08:48Main Topic:Tommy & DL are back this week to share their excitement of the new announcements: Severance Season 2 is coming on January 17, and Gladiator II on November 15! Which one is the least exciting of the two? Perhaps you'll be disappointed, as DL is more obssessed with the Euros than he should be.This week's Main Topic is the much anticipated "The Bikeriders (2024)" with Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon and Jodie Comer: all with star credibility to bring this, initially unappealing, film a sheen to bring it up to the big leagues. From bikes, to accents, to nudity, and then a smattering of tones and themes, this is a Podcast Assemble porterhouse for you to chew on this week.Do you think 'The Bikeriders' is hot, rough and ready for a wide, global audience? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#TheBikeriders #TomHardy #Movie #Review #Comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:00What's been happening? - 1:57WHYBUT - 5:46Main Topic Non—Spoilers - 23:49Stupid Polt Summary - 25:01Tones & Themes - 42:063 Best & 3 Worst - 43:00Critical Reception - 46:19Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 47:15Main Topic SPOILERS - 48:13Trivia true of false - 57:23Wrap-up - 59:55Main Topic:For our week's main topic this week the boys discuss the third installment in the 'Quiet Place' franchise: 'A Quiet Place: Day One' (2024). John Krasinski is back on writing duty, as Michael Sarnoski takes the reigns to take the franchise to all new places (New York)! Join Tommy & DL as we breakdown whether Tommy's trepidation as to whether this was needed at all, turns into appreciation for the movie.Do you think 'Day One' is a worth entry in the 'Quite Place' story? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.#AQuietPlace #DayOne #Movie #Review #Comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to 'where is DL going next?'... we mean... Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:IntroHow are you doin'? - 0:47Presidential Debate nonsense - 2:00What have you been up to? - 5:38House of the Dragon Ep1/2 *Minor Spoilers - 5:45 - 9:40MAIN TOPIC - Twister (1996) ** FULL SPOILERS - 19:26Stupid Plot Summary - 21:09Twin film phenomenon - 22:33Cast & Crew - 23:37Goofiest IMDB Picture - 24:17"The suck zone" - 26:23Oh yea, the premise.. - 30:03Where do YOU know Cary Elwes from? - 36:193 Best & 3 Worst - 51:40.548Where do they take 'Twisters' 2024? - 41:58Critical Reception - 57:08.068Tones & Themes - 43:283 Best & 3 Worst - 45:07Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 49:07Trivia True or False - 50:27Outro - 53:48Main Topic:DL returns from yet ANOTHER trip, just in time to put out more content, baby! The boys talk: 'American Fiction' 2023, 'The Will of The Many' 2023, 'Speed' 1994 and more recommendations! For our main topic this week and in anticipation of another reboot(? Rebootuation? Sequel?).. releasing later this year - we're discussing Twister (1996). Bringing "the suck zone" directly to you - we review an alum of the Twin film phenomenon era and where the follow-up with Glen Powell might go. Is Twister worthy of a sequel? Or is this Hollywood once again weaponizing nostalgia? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with the Bad Boys Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:00What's been happening? - 2:03WHYBUT - 5:11*House of Dragon S1 Spoilers: 6:01*SCOOP! House of Dragon - 8:20Main Topic Non—Spoilers - 20:00Stupid Polt Summary - 20:55Tones & Themes - 41:573 Best & 3 Worst - 42:32Critical Reception: 45:58Better or worse than Aquaman (2018) - 47:49Main Topic SPOILERS - 49:00Trivia true of false - 54:38Wrap-up - 58:05Main Topic:This week's main topic dives head first into weaponized nostalgia (at least for some), as the boys tackle the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise: 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' (2024). Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) return, a little older and a little slower.. but no less (ok a little less) Bad Boys! Join Tommy & DL as we discuss whether this continuation of a 30 year old franchise hits or misses the mark. Do you think Ride or Die was a worth entry in the Bad Boys saga? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The War of the Rohirrim'.. 'The Hunt for Gollum'... MORE 'The Rings of Power'! When will it end? We love the Lord of the Rings books and original movies, but the list of extended media seems to be never ending, and it's making us a little concerned. Join us as we discuss the franchise that the LOTR is becoming and whether it is entirely necessary? If you like what you're hearing, why not check out our podcast Podcast Assemble?! https://open.spotify.com/show/3yIALVi... Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJNw31ko98UYou can find us everywhere: @podcastassemble / www.podcastassemble.com #lordoftherings #lotr #theringsofpower #thehobbit #frodo #gandalf #movie #film #podcast #thelordoftherings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and thank you for being with us on this journey to another milestone episode of Podcast Assemble! Still your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:27Episode 150 Blooper Reel - 0:54What's been happening? - 7:00What have you been up to? - 12:46!! START SPOILERS: 3 BODY PROBLEM !! - 23:06!! END SPOILERS: 3 BODY PROBLEM !! - 28:00MAIN TOPIC: "LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring (2001)" - 28:47Stupid Plot Summary - 30:11Cast and Crew - 31:43Goofy IMDB Pic - 32:52Memories of Fellowship Release - 36:17Plot and Themes - 42:18Performances - 49:04Pacing - 51:36Action 52:52Tones & Themes - 1:00:54Miscellaneous Thoughts - 1:02:003 Best & 3 Worst - 1:04:50Critical Reception - 1:09:52Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:11:09Trivia True or False - 1:12:35Outro - 1:16:48Main Topic:To celebrate we share some of our more goofy moments - check out the blooper reel up to! And then dive into another new 'anthology': with the LOTR 'War of Roherrim' coming this festive period, along with 'The Hunt for Gollum' being announced, we thought it was time to jump into one of our favorite all time trilogies with 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; (2001). We discuss Peter Jackson's magnum opus, though watch out for our spicy takes.... We also share some recommendations (or not so much) from our streaming queues - including 'Three Body Problem' on Netflix's and 'Fleabag' .Let us know if the Fellowship being only 9 members messes with your OCD or if this movie is on your Mount Rushmore, by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:24What have you been up to? - 8:36MAIN TOPIC: Furiosa (2024) - 26:15Stupid Plot Summary - 26:35Cast & Crew - 27:45Plot - 28:45Practical Effects - 34:10Worldbuilding - 38:36Pacing - 46:26Action - 47:07Tones & Themes - 53:343 Worst & 3 Best - 55:20Critical Reception - 58:56Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 59:28!! SPOILERS !! - 1:01:01!! END SPOILERS !! - 1:08:46Trivia True or False - 1:08:47Outro - 1:11:10Main Topic:This week we dive into the Mad Max universe with the latest sequel/prequel to come rolling out of Hollywood - Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga (2024). Director George Miller returns to the Wasteland, to tell us exactly how Furiosa lost her arm... and we guess how she ended up in the Citadel. We discuss our recommendations including 'The Will of The Many' and Netflix's 'The Gentlemen' before getting to more spicy takes.Let us know what you think of the latest story in the Mad Max mythology, if you're one of the people who watched it, by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-host Tommy and our returning gresident of the show Regs of The Film Addicts Podcast ! Time Codes:Intro - 0:16Catching-up - 0:51What have you been up to? - 12:31MAIN TOPIC: Kingdom of Planet of the Apes (2024) - 23:29!! NON SPOILERS !! - 24:40Stupid Plot Summary - 24:43Cast & Crew - 25:56Goofy IMDB Picture - 28:22Plot - 31:37Cinematography & Worldbuilding - 42:53Action - 50:19Tones & Themes - 51:423 Best & 3 Worst - 54:03Critical Reception - 58:48Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 59:45!! SPOILERS !! - 1:00:55Trivia True or False - 1:07:23Wrapping Up - 1:10:09Main Topic:For this week's main topic we return to the world of the Planet of the Apes, where director Wes Ball transports us 300 years into the franchise future. Join us as we discuss what we've been up to with recommendations for 'X-Men 97', along with Reg's guesting on our friends of the show 'Sequels Suck', before getting into the main topic. Get ready for more spicy takes! Let us know what you think of the newest in the POTA franchise by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show.You can also find Regs at:The Film Addicts Podcast The Stitch Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro 0:16.347 How are you doin'? 5:00.211 What have you been up to? 9:46.212 MAIN TOPIC: The Crow (1994) !! FULL SPOILERS !! 27:36.612 Stupid Plot Summary 29:16.610 Cast & Crew (yep, that's it...) 30:02.548 Plot (& stuff...) 30:19.196 Tones & Themes 50:51.151 3 Best & 3 Worst 51:40.548 Critical Reception 57:08.068 Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 58:40.709 Trivia True or False 1:00:19.662 Outro 1:03:03.948 Main Topic:Tommy and DL are still on the Nuptual Tour and recorded this one early, but there's no less of the antics you love! The lads talk The Gentleman Series, Fallout, revisit the Dave Chapelle Special and tease a Red Rising - Book 2 spoilercast.The main topic this week, in anticipation of the re-make releasing this year, is The Crow (1994). A cult classic, DL is perplexed by the grunge and Tommy relives his childhood as they discover that Brandon Lee was the true inspiration for Heath Ledger's Joker character.Is The Crow worthy of the cult status is received? Or should it be put on the shelf with Donnie Darko? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro 0:16What have you been up to? 7:39MAIN TOPIC: Alien 3 (1992) !! FULL SPOILERS !! 18:30Stupid Plot Summary 19:23 Cast & Crew 20:16Plot 21:41Dialogue 33:38Ripley's End 39:58Tones & Themes 41:483 Best & 3 Worst 42:30Critical Reception 43:59Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? 44:57Trivia True or False 45:34Outro 49:47 Main Topic:This week, while Tommy and DL are traveling for the big wedding, they tackle the much-maligned but eagerly-argued third installment of the Aliens series, Alien³. Sigourney Weaver is back as Ripley and inhabited by an incubating Xenomorph - add a prison planet to the mix and you have a recipe for disaster! DL also catches us up on the plot for his new book, hitting the shelves in 2025! (well, maybe - just wishlist it please!)Do you think Alien³ was a key pillar in the trilogy, or was it a big let down? Let us know by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:16Deadpool x Wolverine Trailer - 4:22Severance S02 Theory - 6:59What have you been up to? - 12:26!! START SHOGUN SPOILERS !! - 16:33!! END SHOGUN SPOILERS !! - 23:45MAIN TOPIC: The Fall Guy (2024) - 31:13Stupid Plot Summary - 32:12Plot - 34:28Cinematography - 40:30Tones & Themes - 49:373 Best & 3 Worst - 50:37Critical Reception - 55:59Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 56:30!! START SPOILERS !! - 57:05!! END SPOILERS !! - 1:02:43Trivia True or False - 1:03:07Outro - 1:06:44Main Topic:For this week's main topic we have yet another of co host Tommy's most Anticipated of 2024, as we review the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt starring 'The Fall Guy'. Join us as we discuss what we've been up to with recommendations for both 'Shogun' and 'Fallout', before asking the real questions about the main topic. Such as: can Ryan Gosling avoid over-saturation and would you get jealous if your partner was working with Gosling (or Blunt)?Let us know what you think of the show's big conundrums by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:16What have you been up to? - 10:29!! START SPOILERS FOR RED RISING BK 2 !! - 20:50!! END SPOILERS FOR RED RISING BK 2 !! - 35:19MAIN TOPIC: Civil War (2024) *NO SPOILERS* - 35:52Stupid Plot Summary - 36:31Cast & Crew - 37:20Plot - 38:16Action - 54:02Tones & Themes - 57:333 Best & 3 Worst - 59:49Critical Reception - 1:03:39Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 1:04:18!! START SPOILERS FOR CIVIL WAR !! - 1:05:17!! END SPOILERS FOR CIVIL WAR !! - 1:11:57Trivia True or False - 1:11:58Outro - 1:15:09Main Topic:This week we return to one of Podcast Assemble's favorite movie studios, with the latest cab off the ranks from A24 - 'Civil War' (2024). The film was both written and directed by another MVP of the pod, Alex Garland, in which we follow a set of journalist's making their way across America for one last big story as the war comes to a close. But does this masterpiece in tension building go far enough? Have you seen Civil War yet?.. let us know what you think by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:16What have you been up to? - 5:40!! START SISU (2023) SPOILERS !! - 16:49!! END SISU SPOILERS !! - 17:15MAIN TOPIC: Monkey Man (2024) *NO SPOILERS* - 18:28Stupid Plot Summary - 19:40Cast & Crew - 20:21Plot - 22:11Cinematography & World-Building - 30:56Action - 38:02Tones & Themes - 40:323 Best & 3 Worst - 45:22Critical Reception - 49:31Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 50:00!! START SPOILERS !! - 51:05!! END SPOILERS !! - 57:28Trivia True or False - 57:28Correspondence - 59:37Outro - 1:01:07Main Topic:For our main topic this week we are reviewing the Dev Patel directed and starred in - 'Monkey Man (2024). A movie production that paralleled the hell the main character endures, and equally similarly came out swinging! This is one NOT to be missed, as the boys deepdive the epic action and muse on what could have made this a cult classic... Have you seen Monkey Man yet? Did you think it was better than just 'John Wick in India'?.. let us know what you think by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:16What's been happening? - 1:03WHYBUT - 4:14START Red Rising SPOILERS - 13:17END RR SPOILERS - 15:11MAIN TOPIC: Godzilla x Kong (2024) - 19:20Stupid Plot Summary - 19:45Cast & Crew - 20:53Plot - 21:19CGI - 29:12Action - 35:47Tones & Themes - 41:143 Best & 3 Worst - 43:15Critical Reception - 45:40Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 46:10!! START SPOILERS FOR KONG x GODZILLA !! - 47:00!! END SPOILERS FOR KONG x GODZILLA !! - 53:25Trivia True or False - 53:25Outro - 55:37Main Topic:Join Podcast Assemble for more interesting pop culture recommendations and a titanic Main Topic! This week we're diving back into the Monsterverse, with the latest in the franchise - Godzilla: Age of Ultron... I er.. mean Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). Join us as we discuss where this fits against the legacy of Godzilla and King Kong movies, along with whether or not this incarnation is perhaps now being made for kids. Oh boy do we have some opinions...But did you like The New Empire? Have you ever had a piece of media spoiled for you by Chat GPT?.. let us know what you think by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:16What's been happening? - 2:38What have you been up to? - 8:18MAIN TOPIC: Beau Is Afraid (2023) !!FULL SPOILERS!! - 26:00Stupid Plot Summary - 26:39Cast & Crew - 27:23Goofy IMDB Picture - 28:05Tommy tells us what he "really" thinks - 30:45Performances - 42:34Action - 47:28Tones & Themes - 50:093 Best & 3 Worst - 51:30Critical Reception - 55:30Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 56:54True or False Trivia - 58:32Outro - 1:00:23Main Topic:This week we review one of DL's most anticipated of 2023 - as we follow Ari Aster working out his childhood trauma on screen with 'Beau Is Afraid'. We discuss the 3 hour long story of losing the protagonists virginity and giant attic p*nises.. or something. Listen in this week to find out whether we think it's better or worse than Aquaman 2018!But this film draws the line between abstract genius and the current wave of cookie cutter movie.. let us know what you think by contacting us at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:15What have you been doing? - 2:12Geeky Update - 5:42!! START SEVERANCE SPOILERS - 8:44!! END SEVERANCE SPOILERS - 12:02MAIN TOPIC: Road House (2024) - 25:50Stupid Plot Summary - 26:58Cast and Crew - 27:52Plot - 29:57Action - 32:55Performances - 36:53Tones & Themes - 45:563 Best & 3 Worst - 46:01Critical Reception - 48:52Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 49:22!! SPOILERS START HERE - 51:11!! SPOILERS END HERE - 54:31True or False Trivia - 54:34Outro - 57:53Main Topic:For our main topic this week, Tommy and DL ask the question - what happens when Jake Gyllenhaal f*cks around with a reboot and finds out. We discuss the semi-rebootuation of the classic 80's movie 'Road House', only this time with significantly more Conor McGregor And boy.. is it a movie. Listen in this week to find out whether we think it's better or worse than Aquaman 2018!Let us know if you're a huge reboot fan by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello hello and welcome back to Podcast Assemble! Your regular dose of geeky entertainment news with co-host Tommy and DL from across the pond! Time Codes:Intro - 0:16What have you been up to? - 6:46MAIN TOPIC: No Country For Old Men (2007) **FULL SPOILERS** - 19:57Stupid Plot Summary - 22:17Goofy IMDB Picture - 23:40Plot - 26:02Performances - 33:22World-Building - 35:08Tones & Themes - 50:553 Best & 3 Worst - 52:14Critical Reception - 55:28Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)? - 55:54Trivia True or False - 56:44Outro - 58:59Main Topic:For our Main Topic this week we're jumping on the Oscar's hype train to start a(nother nother) new anthology - and it's DL's time to shine with 'Westerns'. we are talking about the Cohen brother's 2007 film 'No Country for Old Men', which conveniently also fits nicely into our 'movies we should have seen but haven't' anthology, (or at least for Tommy hasn't). Will the boys agree on whether this is better or worse than Aquaman (2018)? ... you don't want to miss this one!Let us know if you're a huge Western's fan by messaging thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hitting us up on socials, and we'll give you a shout-out on the pod!Website || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || EmailAnd while we've got you, we'd love it if you gave us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you think of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.