Pop Culture Rewind

Final episode!  That's right, we're wrapping up the show along with our recap of 2020.  We talk about the biggest thing to ever hit pop culture like never before: COVID-19.  We go into how it's affected our lives, the movie industry, and everything in between (including what type of zombies Travis thinks we'll turn into).  We then talk about some of the movies that did manage to actually see this year, and how we watched them.  We talk about some of the other headlines, TV shows we watched, and some of the celebrities we lost this year.  After that, we talk about why the show is ending and what the future holds for PCR.  Thank you to all of our listeners and anyone who's helped out with the show, we had a good time!  And of course, always remember to pop...your...culture!

In this episode, Travis & Chris talk about all the huge reveals from the recent Disney Investor Day presentation.  Loads of new movies and TV shows were announced for every brand under their umbrella.  New projects from Disney Studios, FX, Lucasfilm, Disney Animated and Pixar, and of course Marvel Studios.  Shut up and take my money!

In this episode, Travis and Chris give their spoiler-filled thoughts and review for the highly anticipated superhero flick, Wonder Woman 84.  They go over whether they watched it at home or in the theater, talk about their initial thoughts, what worked, what didn’t work, the plot, wasted opportunities, the villains, the overall perception of the film, and how it compares to other DC films.  Did it live up to the hype?  Did we like it?  Hit the download button and tell us what you thought of it as well.  Enjoy!

In this episode, Travis and Chris are back to finally review the smash-hit Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian.  Yes, spoiler alerts ahead!  They start off by giving their overall thoughts of the show from their own perspectives, followed by a breakdown of season 1 including thoughts on “the Child”, building their own lore, and how smart it was to try to distance themselves from the main Skywalker Saga.  After some praise for Jon Favreau, they go into the characters, the cast who plays them, the landscape of the show, and closing on a high note of a finale.  For season 2, they get right into all of the huge moments that made this season even better than the first.  From the live-action debuts of Ahsoka Tano and Bo-Katan, to the redemption story of Boba Fett, to the ultimate surprise in the finale, they touch on just about everything that they liked from the show.  They wrap up by trying to figure out where they go for season 3 and if it’s time for a shake-up to the status quo.  This one took a little longer to come out, but it’s a good one, so hit that download button and enjoy.  This is the way.I have spoken.

In this episode, Travis gets interrupted by a pesky intruder and then rambles about the new(?) movie from the old X-Men franchise, New Mutants.  Beware of lots of spoilers.  Also discussed is the recent passing of Chadwick Boseman.

In this episode, Travis rambles about all the news and announcements from the first-ever DC Fandome event.   02:08 - The Batman  12:40 - Wonder Woman 1984 14:42 - Black Adam 15:35 - Shazam 16:55 - Static Shock 18:13 - The Flash 21:49 - Gotham Knights 25:03 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 28:10 - The Suicide Squad 30:40 - Justice League: The Snyder Cut  

In this episode, Travis rambles about some of the recent news and happenings in the world of movies, TV, and nerd culture. 2:53 - AMC & Universal go on a break 10:53 - VOD releases and the Mulan price controversy 17:28 - SDCC @ Home 20:32 - (New) New Mutants trailer 25:47 - Bill & Ted Face the Music trailer 26:43 - Star Wars upcoming TV Shows 32:54 - WB/DC update 37:57 - Transformers movie news   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Leave a comment, rate & review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the premiere of the first X-Men movie, which debuted on July 14th, 2000, check out this classic episode of us breaking down the original trilogy of films in the franchise!

Hey buttheads! In this episode we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the classic film, Back to the Future! On July 3rd 1985, Robert Zemeckis brought us a film that changed the way we look at time travel. Things get heavy as we discuss the impact the franchise has had on pop culture over the years, as well as the cast, crew, characters, the fashion, and of course all the wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff (that's right I said it). So grab your Pepsi Perfect, put up your hover board, undo those power laces on your NeeKays and load up your copy of the movie as we do our own running commentary while we watch it!  Great Scott!

**To celebrate 30 years of the first live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, enjoy this classic PCR episode we recorded way back in March 2015.** Travis & Xavier are back with another special commentary episode! Keeping with the theme of 80's cartoon franchises, this time they set their sights on the 1990 smash-hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Throughout the movie they reminisce their favorite scenes, moments, and one-liners! They also touch on the sequels that follow the movie as well. Before they get the movie going, they do a quick review of the highs and lows of the Michael Bay-produced 2014 movie. Now let's start the show! The class is Podcast 101, your instructor is Pop Culture Rewind! 2:57 - Michael Bay/Transformers/TMNT4:10 - Age of Extinction7:10 - 2014 TMNT reboot13:13 - 1990 Commentary begins

In this episode, Travis breaks down and reviews (with spoilers) the final season of Star Wars: Clone Wars.  He spends a little time recapping the first two story arcs, which deals with the "Bad Batch" of Clone Troopers, followed by the return of Ahsoka Tano and what happened to her after she left the Jedi Council in season five.  The real detailed review starts with the final four episodes, which deal with the "siege of Mandalore".  He goes into detail of how these episodes have a unique tone and style different from the rest of the series, the improved voicework, a new technique used in one sequence, and how it all ties-in to Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.  He wraps up by giving his final thoughts on the season as a whole and the mastermind behind it all, Dave Filoni. Download it, enjoy it, and "may the Force be with you.  Always."

Stephen King may be the master of horror, but in this episode, Xavier and Travis take a look back at some of his best work that shows he’s also a master of character stories as well. They discuss and breakdown three adaptations from the book “Different Seasons” which you may have heard about: SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, APT PUPIL, and STAND BY ME. They take a look at the cast from each of them, the characters, what worked for the movies and what didn’t translate very well, a connected universe within the books, the memorable moments and scenes, how they were received at the box office, the lasting effects of growing up with Stand By Me, and much more. They wrap up by ranking all three movies and getting a little sidetracked by some talk about IT (both the 1990 and current versions) and how Pet Sematary possibly caused psychological damage to X back in the day. If you’re a fan of Stephen King or just a fan of Stand By Me and/or Shawshank, hit the download button and enjoy!

It’s the end of the world as we know it, so Travis and X had some time to catch up on some recent movies that they finally got around to seeing and give their reviews for them. Oh, and there’s a stupid virus out there causing all kinds of problems for everyone, so they talk about that as well. 02:15 - Thoughts on Coronavirus and toilet paper shortages10:06 - Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood21:55 - Jay & Silent Bob Reboot36:32 - Knives Out44:39 - How COVID-19 is affecting the movie industry48:14 - Samara Weaving mini-spotlight50:04 - Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano/Mandalorian talk55:38 - Ford v Ferrari and other car movies1:03:49 - Superman: Red Son1:14:47 - Charlie’s Angels (what?!)1:28:28 - Birds of Prey1:38:50 - Jumanji: The Next Level1:43:24 - Kristen Stewart: yay or nay?1:46:06 - Sonic the HedgehogStick around to the end for some more bonus talk on the ‘Rona as well as the Walking Dead and….One Tree Hill?! Be safe out there everyone, and stay inside. Take the time to watch a movie or two. Like and follow us on social (distancing) media:facebook.com/popculturerewindinstagram.com/popculturerewindtwitter.com/popculturerwnd

Just in time to help combat all this coronavirus hysteria, we have a brand new GIANT-SIZED episode for you to enjoy.In this episode, Travis & X talk all about the live-action GI JOE films, Rise of Cobra and Retaliation! There have been quite a few recent GI Joe news items they open up with first and then get into the 2009 movie Rise of Cobra. They talk about the portrayal of the characters and performances of the cast (including Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt (#JGLs), Marlon Wayans, Dennis Quaid, and Rachel Nichols), military inaccuracies, unnecessary backstories that insult longtime fans, knocking off Iron Man, how Brendan Fraser got a cameo, a somewhat faithful telling of the history between Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow (even though Snake-Eyes had lips!), and of course what’s the first natural thing to say when your face gets covered in metal.From there they take on Retaliation (starts @ 1hr 56min) and discuss the differences in the tone and direction of this film. They also talk about the uselessness of Flint, the wonderful assets of Lady Jaye/Adrianne Palicki, the chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Channing Tatum, the greatness of one Walton Goggins, brining in Ray Stevenson as Firefly, the awesome new look of Cobra Commander, the Joes being on the run (and similarities to Renegades), continuing the Snake-Eyes/Storm Shadow story by including Jinx and the RZA, the new look of Snake-Eyes, what Cobra’s scheme is, & a big mistake made at the end of the movie.They wrap up with final thoughts, box office numbers and ratings, an argument over The Rock’s career, and of course one last question: GI Joe or Transformers?So hit the download button and enjoy. Yo Joe!

In this episode, Travis and X prepare for the return of Clone Wars by recapping their favorite moments of the fan-favorite Star Wars animated series. They get spoiler heavy in their thoughts for the show (and for Rebels as well). Travis just got finished watching the series recently for the very first time, and they go into why it took him so long to finally watch it and what were some of his initial reactions upon viewing. From there they go into the more mature tone of the series as well as the storytelling, the amazing voice cast, the connections to the movies, their thoughts on Ahsoka Tano (and what is she better than?), a nice tangent on Mandalorian, Mandalore, and the Darksaber, the original format of the show and how it changed over the seasons, and the issue over the correct viewing order of the series. From there Travis gives his top ten story arcs from the series. After that, they go back and forth on some other cool moments and episodes they both enjoyed. They talk a little about the shorts series Forces of Destiny and how it tries to clear up some plot holes. They wrap up with their final thoughts and what they like better: Clone Wars or Rebels...

In this episode, Travis goes solo and breaks down the big five-part CW crossover event, Crisis on Infinite Earths, based on the groundbreaking series from DC Comics.  He goes into recapping each episode (yes, spoilers!) with his thoughts on what worked, what didn't, which parts were taken straight from the comics, and what were some missed opportunities.  After summarizing the event as a whole, he lists his top 5 moments from it and gives his thoughts on what CW has done with their shows "post-Crisis".  How did Green Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Superman, and everyone else fair?  Hit the download button and find out!

Whatcha gonna do, when Travis and X talk all about BAD BOYS? They start the conversation off by explaining why the 1995 movie means so much to them and then breaks down their favorite parts of the film and goes into discussion on the key plot points, being the first movie directed by Michael Bay and how that affects the overall feel of the franchise, and then breaks down the cast and characters. They switch gears for the 2003 follow-up film, Bad Boys II. Their opinions start to diverge a little on what they like and dislike, but do have some complaints that they share about the film that should’ve ended the franchise. That gets them to the newest flick, Bad Boys For Life, and they give their full spoiler-filled review of the film. They talk about the changes (or lack thereof) to the characters over the course of 17 years, the new cast of characters introduced, and where the series goes from here. They wrap up by ranking all three films from their favorite to worst. The results might be surprising. So sit back, have a Coke and a smile, and enjoy!

In this episode, Travis and Chris recap the year of 2019! Some of the topics they touch on include Star Wars ending the year with a movie, video game, and TV show all doing very well; the streaming wars between Netflix, Disney+, DC Universe and more; the breakup and makeup between Marvel and Sony; #ReleasetheSnyderCut; the ending of some big franchises like Game of Thrones, Big Bang Theory, the “Skywalker” and “Infinity” Sagas; some of their favorite TV shows they’ve watched; a breakdown of all the movies they’ve seen throughout the year and name their Top 5 worst films, followed by their Top 10 favorite films they’ve seen. All this and more, so hit the download button and enjoy!

It’s the end of an era as the final installment of the Skywalker Saga was just released, and in this episode, Travis and X discuss all the ins and outs of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. They first open up the episode by recapping their thoughts on all of the other current era Star Wars flicks, from Rogue One, Solo, Last Jedi, and Force Awakens, followed by their thoughts on JJ Abrams and his filmography. They then get into the actual movie by breaking down the movie in chronological order and discussing the key points of the film. Some of the topics they go over throughout are the return of Emperor Palpatine and the Empire, adding in lazy plot devices, course-correcting just about every aspect from Last Jedi, unnecessary character developments, the unforgivable amounts of “Mary Sue” aspects of Rey, how they dealt with Leia/Carrie Fisher, the “surprise” of seeing Billy Dee Williams back on screen, character deaths and sacrifices not meaning anything, who or what were the Knights of Ren supposed to be, the lazy writing from JJ that isn’t justified, the Goonies scene, and just why does everyone feel the need to start asking Rey what her last name is. All this and more are discussed. Also, X has a wonderful tribute for Wedge Antilles that has to be heard. This is a doozy of an episode, so hit the download button and may the Force be with you!

Happy New Year! Just in time to close out the 2010s, Travis and Chris have a fun little countdown of their personal Top Ten picks for the best superhero movies of the past decade. You can probably guess some of the picks, but Chris has some picks that will leave your head scratching (Travis is still trying to figure one out). After that, Travis does some extra credit and names his Top Five superhero TV shows of the decade as well. Do you agree with their picks? What was your favorite superhero movie from the 2010s? Hit the download button and let us know! See you in 2020!

In this episode, Travis and X were SUPPOSED to be talking about just the new Black Widow and Wonder Woman trailers that were just released, comparing the two female-led superhero movies from Marvel and DC on what they thought was the better trailer. However, we all got a nice treat with the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer that dropped right after those, so of course they had to close out the show by talking about the “true” sequel to the original franchise. They discuss the look and feel of the three trailers, the casting choices and how they look so far, the writing and directing teams, and what stood out as the best and worst parts from all of the trailers. The start of the 2020 movie hype begins now! Check it out and enjoy!

In this episode, Travis and Chris give their SPOILER review of Terminator: Dark Fate. They break down what they liked, what they didn’t like, their thoughts on the new female-led cast of characters, the new enemy, the connections to the past films, and all of the easter eggs, references, and homages in the movie (that they could find anyways). Do they think the franchise is dead after this? All this, plus Travis gives an interesting take on what they could have done differently to get people more invested in this new story.Check out the video version of this episode at youtube.com/popculturerewindLike and follow us at facebook.com/popculturerewind

In this episode, Travis and Chris breakdown the latest news on Warner Bros' new streaming service and what it means for the industry, what's going on with some upcoming Star Wars and Game of Thrones projects, the Dark Fate of Terminator, and some major shake-ups in Marvel.  All of this and more so hit the download button and enjoy!

Straight from our YouTube channel!  If you haven't subscribed to it, what're you waiting for?! In this episode, we give our SPOILER review and breakdown the Todd Phillips directed movie, Joker! We discuss what we liked, if there was anything we didn't like, Joaquin's powerful performance, how it references the DC Universe, did any of the movie actually happen, and if we think there will be a sequel.What did YOU think of the movie?Check out the video version of this episode (and other cool exclusive stuff) on our YouTube channel, and while you're there please hit the subscribe button and give us a "thumbs up" on the videos. We greatly appreciate all of your support!

In this episode, Travis and Chris unravel their favorite Joker memories by deep-diving into the history of the character, how and when he was created, the inspirations for him, the many different origins he has (or doesn’t have), becoming a pop culture icon starting in the 60s, going through a darker reinvention in the 80s, staying relevant in the 90s, returning to the movies with Dark Knight and then Suicide Squad (yes, we have to talk about that one too). They also breakdown the differences between all the actors that have played the Clown Prince of Crime in movies and TV shows and what all of the unique. Hope you enjoy! TTFN!

“Nothing is over! Nothing! You just don’t turn it off!”In this episode, Xavier and Travis breakdown their favorite memories and moments from the Rambo franchise. Starting off with First Blood and how that film is different from the rest of the series, how he was transformed into an 80s pop culture icon in Rambo: First Blood, Part 2, to the disappointing Rambo III and how that ended the franchise originally, to how Sly brought the franchise back from the dead 20 years later with the aptly named Rambo and the sheer brutality he brought with it. They wrap up by ranking the films themselves and talk a little about the recently released “final” film in the series, Last Blood. What are your favorite Rambo moments? Tell us in the comments section and if you liked the episode please take a second to give us rate and review on Apple Podcasts and hit the subscribe button on wherever you get your podcasts from!

In this episode, Travis and X give their thoughts on the ongoing public spat between Marvel and Sony over the movie rights for Spider-Man. Who do they blame for the breakdown? Are they #teamsony or #teammarvel and how do they want to see it resolved? They also go into detail over the new Masters of the Universe series coming to Netflix which is headed by Kevin Smith. What has Travis so up in arms over this announcement? They then discuss the new GI Joe spinoff movie starring Snake Eyes and what the studio totally missed the mark on. They talk about John Wick 3 and the trilogy as a whole. Also, what’s going on with the new Matrix movie and should anyone care at this point? They wrap up by tackling the most important social justice issue on the planet right now: The chicken sandwich.You don't want to miss out on this episode, so be sure to hit the download button and enjoy!

In this episode, Travis and Chris are ridin' nerdy as they talk about some of the big announcements from this year's SDCC! Find out why Travis thinks the new Terminator movie is a mixed bag which is hurting the movie before it even comes out, what's the huge, planet-sized crowdfunding experiment that Hasbro revealed, what other toys from SDCC that got them excited, what's going on in the world of Walking Dead, what were some missed opportunities from DC as well as some exciting news for this year's DC CW crossover event, and finally they break down ALL of the big MCU Phase 4 lineup reveals and talk about where the MCU is going from here, what they liked and what they didn't. All that and more! So hit the download button and enjoy!

In this episode, Travis and Chris give their thoughts on the final installment of the MCU’s Infinity Saga, Spider-Man: Far From Home. They first give some non-spoiler overall thoughts, followed by a more in-depth spoilery discussion by talking about all the interesting plot points, cast performances, and all the wonderful surprises along the way. Before all that, they start the episode off by covering some current news topics such as the HBO Max streaming service, the Joker movie, Terminator: Dark Fate’s director Tim Miller’s statement and how it affects opinions going in to the movie, comments from Robert Downey Jr and if he does indeed have a Scrooge McDuck vault, and of course they have a very interesting conversation regarding the recent controversial casting for the live-action Little Mermaid. They wrap up the episode by going over some of the movies they are looking forward to for the rest of the year. For you video game fans, be sure to stick around to the very end for some bonus chatter. This is a fun episode, so hit the download button and enjoy!

In this episode, Travis and the Professor talk all about the final installment of the long-running X-Men film franchise (until Marvel Studios does it properly!). They start by doing a full spoiler-filled recap of the film and go through everything that worked and definitely did not work. They give their takes on the decade time jumps between films, wonky plotlines, the costumes, both good and bad performances from the cast, X-Men having a Bat-phone, how much everyone loves mutants in this movie, the special mutant cameo we finally got to see, the good and bad of all of the action scenes, production troubles and reshoots, the similarities between this and Last Stand, bad writing and directing, and more! After the recap, they talk about the legacy of the Fox X-Men franchise and what it will be remembered for. Lastly, they decide to give in and do their own casting for the X-Men in the MCU. You can’t miss Xavier’s hot takes on who he picks! If you’re a fan of the X-Men franchise or not, hit the download button, listen and enjoy, and then go back and check out all of our past X-Men movie episodes in the archives! Excelsior!

In this episode, Travis finally does an episode on Game of Thrones as he and X breakdown the controversial final season of the hit series.  They discuss the ups and the many, many downs of the short season, and try to find out where it all went wrong.  What happened in the big battle of Winterfell?  How did all of the characters survive World War Z?  Arya did what?!  Why did they ruin Jaime's entire character arc?  What the hell happened to Daenerys?  She's Jon's queen!  They discuss the anticlimactic ending and how nothing makes any sense.  They wrap up by talking about some of the possible spin-offs we could be getting next.  If you've seen the final season and got some opinions on it, hit the download button, listen to the ep, and shoot us a message with your thoughts over on our Facebook page.  Enjoy!

It truly is the endgame as Travis, Chris, and X assemble to talk all about Avengers: Endgame!  They start off by talking about some of their favorite moments and scenes, discuss what they didn’t like about it, and then try to answer a lot of questions they each had after watching the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga (Far From Home notwithstanding).  Did they avoid getting spoiled before seeing the film? What was their favorite “Back to the Future” scenes? Is there such a thing as a “casual” MCU fan? Was there too much female empowerment? Did they fix the Captain Marvel problem? Were the changes to Hulk and Thor for the better or worse?  How great was Hawkeye’s hair? Does this movie get time travel right or not and was it cheap way to undo what happened in Infinity War? What’s the one scene in Infinity War that X has to fast forward past? Did Chris find a big plot hole that could’ve prevented a lot of things from happening? How did they feel about Old Man Rogers, who he passes the shield down to, and does the end contradict their own rules of time travel?  What was the one thing that X wanted to see in that scene? Do longer movies mean better movies? What was the one thing that Chris knew that no one else who saw the movie knew? What actually happened to Gamora? How exactly does Cap return all the stones? Is there a silver lining from the first snap that this movie ignores? Where does the MCU go from here? Does the MCU take claim to being the greatest movie franchise ever?  If you’ve seen Endgame, then hit the download button, check it out, and let us know what YOU thought of the film as well! See us in person at Houston Comicpalooza on May 11th to be a part of our LIVE episode recording! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Give us a rate and review on iTunes!

In this episode, Travis and Chris decided to give everyone time to watch & digest Endgame before doing an episode on it, so instead they review that *OTHER* Captain Marvel movie, Shazam! They talk about their reactions to the film, how Zachary Levi did as the titular character, Billy searching for his mother, the similarities to the comics, the things that were kept away from the trailers, ties to the DCEU including that one cameo appearance, and much more.  Also, is Aquaman a TV star in this movie?Before all that, Travis gives an update on his thoughts on the DC Universe app, if he still recommends it, and the production news involving Swamp Thing. There might even be a review of Justice League Vs Fatal Five hidden somewhere in the ep as well.They also announce that they will be at this years’ Comicpalooza and will be doing another live recording! They will need some fan participation, so be sure to come out and be a part of the show on May 11th in Houston.Remember to subscribe to us on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or anywhere else you get your podcasts from and give us some feedback in a review!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

***The Endgame is here!  But before you rush out to see how it all ends, let's go back to see how we got here with this epic review episode of Infinity War!  Be sure to see us at Comicpalooza on May 11th as we all discuss Endgame and the MCU live in person!*** In this episode, Travis, Chris, and Jeff (joining us from the Deep in the Horror of Texas podcast) give their thoughts and review on AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR! They get spoiler heavy, so if you’re the one person who hasn’t seen it yet, you may want to do so before listening. They break down the movie scene by scene and discuss the ins and outs of how everything has been building towards this film and what works and what doesn't work. They go off on some tangents here and there, including one talking about what’s going on with Fox and if/when the Fantastic Four will get involved at some point. Which character stood out the most to us? What emotions were we going through as soon as the movie ended? Why is Chris siding with Thanos?!They also talk about their favorite moments, surprises, and team-ups during the movie, as well as seeing where Thanos ranks as a villain in the MCU (shouldn’t be a surprise). They give their “recommended viewing” Marvel movies to watch before going in to see Infinity War, what’s required and what’s missable. They also try their hand at predicting where Avengers 4 will go from here. They wrap up by doing a rapid fire on some other summer blockbusters coming up and which ones they’re looking forward to the most. This is a good one, so hit the download button and enjoy!*SNAP*

In this episode, Travis and X put the spotlight on Guillermo Del Toro and Ron Perlman as they take a look back at the Hellboy movie franchise. They start off by going over how Del Toro got his start in Hollywood, his films leading up to the first Hellboy, the passion and patience he had for getting the movie off the ground, how he helped out Perlman with his early career and the friendship formed from it. They go into detail with the first film, discuss the characters, the actors, the makeup and visuals, and what went wrong with the plot of the film. They even bring up the animated films that came out in between the two films which included the original cast members. You can’t talk about guillermo without talking about Pan’s Labyrinth, so of course they do. They deep dive into the much beloved Hellboy sequel, the Golden Army, and talk about all the wonderful visuals and settings that Del Toro came up with throughout the film, the new characters introduced, the story elements that worked so well, and what was the unforeseen circumstance that caused it to fail at the box office. What were the plans for Hellboy 3 and why didn’t it ever get the greenlight. They wrap up by talking about their thoughts on what they’ve seen so far for the new movie and what they’re anticipations are for it. If you’re a fan of Del Toro, Ron Perlman, or the older Hellboy film franchise, then you don’t want to miss out on this one. Hit the download button and enjoy!

In this episode, Travis and X talk all about Captain Marvel. This episode contains a bunch of spoilers, so fair warning if you haven’t seen the latest addition to the MCU. They start off by talking about just who is Captain Marvel, aka Ms. Marvel, aka Carol Danvers and how they were first introduced to the character. Before getting into the movie, they talk a little about the controversial comments made by Brie Larson before the movie even came out and how that affected the perception of the film going into it. They then go through the talking points of the film, and talk about the cast, the characters, the plot points, how it all connects to the bigger MCU picture, and also get into a bit of a talking point about how the film handled the Skrulls. How was Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? Did it bring the film down for them? What did they think of this version of Nick Fury? Was it de-aging or just good makeup? How did the 90s setting impact the movie, and was it too much? What did the story remind Travis of? How will she be integrated into the upcoming Avengers Endgame movie? Is she ready to be the “face” of the MCU going forward? Does she need more solo sequels? How could Marvel use Captain Marvel to introduce the X-Men into the MCU? They end the review by doing some dream-casting for Captain Marvel. They wrap up by talking some recent news on James Gunn coming back for Guardians 3, as well as the news that the big Fox/Disney deal is officially done and with that which characters they are most excited to see introduced to the MCU first. Xavier has a great idea for Hugh Jackman, and it’s not what you think.  This was a fun episode, so hit the download button and enjoy!

War Journal entry #103. With the recent announcement that Netflix officially cancelled The Punisher, Travis and Xavier take a look back at all of the live action versions of Frank Castle aka The Punisher. They start off by taking a minute to look back at how they were first introduced to the character in the comic books back in the day growing up. They then give their thoughts on the first 1989 movie, the 2004 John Travolta film, and the crazy 2008 cult flick, War Zone. They look at why Dolph was missing the skull & was it really hiding in plain sight the whole time, what could have made Lundgren’s Punisher even better, what was up with those crazy opening credits of the 89 flick, what took so long to make a new movie, why does the 2004 film not work, what was the best tweak to his origin from that movie, did the Punisher actually sign a lease agreement?! Also, does a t-shirt actually ward off evil spirits, why is Punisher not killing anybody, how many bombs does it take to form a giant skull explosion, what change was made to the Marvel logo at the start of War Zone, how crazy was that opening scene, how over-the-top was everything else in that flick, what happens to people who parkour near the Punisher?After recapping the films, they rank the movies and the actors who portrayed him. Who is the most "true-to-form" Punisher?  Which movie was the best? Which movie is the worst and why is it the 2004 one? They then discuss the Netflix Punisher series by trying to remember what happened in season 1 before going into what worked and what didn’t work in season 2. What mistake was made between Daredevil season 2 to Punisher season 1? Can we get past what made Castle turn into Punisher? Why is Jigsaw still a pretty boy? Did they end up cramming two seasons into one with the last season? Does Jon Bernthal channel Shane from Walking Dead while he’s playing Castle? How does Bernthal stack up next to the other live action Punishers? How would they want to see Castle be introduced into the MCU and with who?  Hit that download button and enjoy! Give us a rate and review on iTunes! Send us ideas for episodes on our Facebook page! Follow us on Instagram!

In this episode, it’s all DC as Travis gives his thoughts on the new DC Universe streaming app as well as doing an in-depth recap of the annual crossover event from the CW DC shows. Was Elseworlds all it was cracked up to be? What was the best thing from it? What was the most frustrating? Did he give up trying to watch it halfway through? He then talks about when he decided to sign up for the streaming app, what problems he add once he did sign up, how well did the app perform, and some of the content that can be watched. What’s his one complaint about it? How good is the comic reader part of it? He then gives his overall thoughts on the original live action series Titans, what worked, what didn’t work, and if he would recommend it to anyone. Young Justice is also back on the app, but does it live up to the hype? He wraps up by giving an up-to-date listing of all the movies, TV shows, and cartoons that are available on the app right now. If you’re a DC Comics fan then definitely give this one a listen!

It’s not too late for a 2018 year in review, is it? Travis and Chris finally sit down to discuss some of the movies and TV shows they’ve seen throughout the year. Is it too little, too late for the Walking Dead? What exactly went down between Netflix and Marvel/Disney to bring that experiment to an end? How does Travis prefer getting new content on streaming services? Full binge or one at a time? What did Travis want to see happen in Agents of SHIELD? What’s the problem with some of the comic book based TV shows right now? What made Travis accept Gotham for what it is? What were his favorite shows of the year? They didn’t play a lot of video games in 2018, but the ones they played were great. What’d they have the most fun playing? They run down all of the movies they’ve seen throughout the whole year. Did Chris finally overtake Travis in the number of films seen? What were their top five picks? Chris claims he didn’t watch any bad movies, but about Travis? What were the biggest box office winners and losers? What are some anticipations for 2019? They follow that up with a little review for the newly released feature film, Dragon Ball Super: Broly. They finally wrap up with a short discussion about the just-announced Oscar nominations for this year. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy!

Well it took over four years, but we finally made it to 100! In this special episode, Travis and Chris get all SPOILERY as they break down and talk about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Aquaman, and Bumblebee. Which one did they like the most? How does Aquaman rank in the DCEU? What was the most emotional moment in Spider-Verse? What was the biggest letdown in Bumblebee? Is it “jack & coke” or “coke & jack”? Before all that, they reminisce on how PCR got started, as well as a rapid-fire review of the PG-13 version of Deadpool 2, Once Upon a Deadpool. Thank you to anyone who’s downloaded an episode, interacted with us on social media, or left a review for us on iTunes! 2:36: Episode begins 3:45: How PCR got started 10:35: Once Upon a Deadpool talk 18:53: Aquaman Review 55:25: Spider-Verse Review 1:27:35: Bumblebee Review 2:07:25: Wrap up

In this episode, Travis and Chris unpack a few news items from the last couple of months in the world of pop culture. They open up with some discussion on the new Avengers Endgame trailer and what else they want to see from it before the movie comes out. With the recent passing of Stan Lee, they reveal some of their favorite cameos in movies and tv shows. They talk about Kevin Hart stepping down from his lifelong dream of hosting the Oscars, and what's going on in the “outrage culture” world nowadays. Does Black Panther deserve Best Picture nominations? Why is the Lion King being remade? The Marvel/Netflix alliance is coming to an end with the recent cancellation of Daredevil. So what happened, who caused the split, and what's going to happen? What's Chris’ suggestion for Netflix post-Marvel? They have some reactions to the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie poster as well as the new Super Smash Brothers video game. They wrap up by talking about some movies left to see this year and what Travis thinks about “Oscar bait” flicks.

In this special Halloween episode, Travis is joined by the crew of the Deep in the Horror of Texas podcast as they discuss some great (and not so great) ghost movies. Movies that focus more on the designs and styles of bringing the ghosts to life (so to speak), and not just invisible specters that just throw stuff around. They countdown a top 10 list of the films including some honorable mentions from everyone. What was the most memorable ghost? What was the scariest? Which ones gave them goosebumps? How does everything tie back to Haunting of Hill House? Will Nathan ever get his microphone working?? This is a crazy episode that goes off the rails a few times but a great time was had! So hit the download button and enjoy!Check out Deep in the Horror of Texas on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts from for some great horror talk!

In this episode, Travis is joined by a special returning co-host so they can breakdown the latest film in the Jurassic Park franchise, Fallen Kingdom! There were several flaws throughout the movie and they’re here to pick them all apart. They spend a little time talking about the previous films and the successes of each one, then do a breakdown of Fallen Kingdom starting with an overly complicated opening sequence, a ripped off title card, a gratuitous cameo, returning characters who act completely different from the last movie, useless sidekicks, predictably bad villains, lazy plots we’ve seen before, a terrible attempt at nostalgia feels, a lame subplot, an even more overly complicated scheme by the villains, trying to figure out how manly Chris Pratt’s character is, finding out dinosaurs have emotions, raptors who know how to do dramatic saves, and an ending that doesn’t bode well for mankind. So if you’ve seen Fallen Kingdom and had some questions, if you’ve liked it, or if you hated it, this is the episode for you.

The 1986 animated classic, Transformers: The Movie, was released for one day only and Travis and Chris were out in full force to watch it! In this episode, they talk about how this showing came to be, when they got their tickets, getting some freebies, the special features that played before and after the movie, how the video, audio, and how the overall presentation was. What was the best moment or scene to them, and what got the best reactions from the other moviegoers? What was awkward about the post-movie feature? They also talk about the upcoming Bumblebee movie by breaking down that awesome trailer that was just released showcasing a more nostalgic take on the live action franchise. Where does the franchise go from here? There are some new G1 classic toys that are starting to pop up, which ones and are they buying them? Find out how many versions of Transformers: The Movie does Travis own? Find out in this fun little episode!

In this episode, Travis and Chris talk about how comic cons have evolved over the years but go off the rails a few times as they take on some news on the future of the X-Men and the MCU, the new Captain Marvel trailer thoughts and anticipations for the movie, Henry Cavill is out as Superman and what’s next for DC, and thoughts on the new Joker movie. Travis has something to say about the upcoming She-Ra Netflix series and wonders if it will be connected to a bigger universe. They give some rapid-fire reviews for Iron Fist season 2, Peppermint, The Nun, and the Predator. What movie did Chris love in the 90s? What are a couple 90s movies that have the worst special effects? Travis finally saw Won’t You Be My Neighbor, what was his criticism of it? They then talk about going to watch the one-time screening of Transformers: The Movie which quickly diverted into a wild rant of irritating movie theater pet peeves. Travis went to the Fandemic Tour over the weekend and gives his thoughts on his visit and what his main reason for going was. This gets him going on his thoughts on professional Photo Ops versus getting autographs. What did he say to a guest celebrity? They go off the rails again as they discuss the rare collectible he found at the con that he couldn’t pass up. Travis remembers his very first comic con experience from the late 80s. Did he even know what a comic convention was at that time? What was his find there? He then discusses what he calls the “Hotel ballroom” comic conventions era from the mid-90s and why that was a special time. From there it’s the Wizard World cons which was the early days of the “big” cons we see nowadays, and what aspects from this time he wishes would come back. There was a break after that when he got back into comic cons around 2009. What was different this time around and how has it affected every con to this day? What is Chris’ suggestion for Travis? Is Travis a hypocrite for paying for photo ops? What does he want to see change in the future for the con scene? They wrap up with talk about the upcoming Playstation Classic and online services for the Nintendo Switch and DC Universe.

In this episode, Travis and Chris take a look back at all of the movies they’ve seen during the summer movie season. Beware of potential spoilers on some of the films they discuss. Which ones did they like the most? What didn’t they like? Who saw more movies? They wrap up by listing some of the movies they are looking forward to that are coming out throughout the remainder of the year. Also, due to a technicality, Avengers: Infinity War is excluded from this episode. How’s that possible? You’ll have to listen to find out! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Give us a rate and review on iTunes!

In this episode Travis and Chris breakdown everything from this packed weekend during the 2018 SDCC!  They go into some pre-Con news items as James Gunn was fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 and go into a big discussion as to whether they think if Disney was in the right and the aftermath of the firing.  Also before the Con, there were a few details revealed for the new stand-alone Joker film starring Joaquin Phoenix.  Speaking of DC related projects, SDCC was home to several news items for DC, the first being an official name to the DCEU, as well as including the reveal of brand new trailers for Aquaman and Shazam.  They go into detail about their thoughts on both trailers, what worked and what didn't work, and which one are they looking forward to the most.  DC also revealed the line-up of upcoming animated movies.  DC also revealed more info for their upcoming streaming service, DC Universe, by releasing trailers for Young Justice and Titans (yes, we talk about that trailer) as well as how much it will cost.  After the DC stuff, they rapid fire their thoughts on some other trailers from the Con and then wrap up by talking about a neat little Uncharted fan film by Nathan Fillion, some Transformers talk, and then go really off the rails with some anime talk to tie the episode up.  This is another fun episode, so hit the download button and enjoy!

In this episode, Travis goes it alone as he reviews and gives his thoughts on Solo: A Star Wars Story. He starts out by going over some of the history and backstory of the making and casting of the movie, and then reviews the movie from beginning to end. After that, he gives his thoughts on the cast, some of the moments of the film, what he liked and didn’t like, and then talks a little about the fallout of its release, from executive decisions to box office troubles. He wraps up by guessing where they can go next in the “Solo” series, if they wanted to expand on this one. Did you enjoy the movie? Should they further this series? Let us know what you think!

In this episode, Travis and Chris are live at Comicpalooza pop culture convention in Houston, TX! What better time to talk about what got them into reading comic books! From the 1960’s Batman TV show running in syndication, to the X-Men animated series, to even watching movies, there’s always that one thing that gets you to crack open a comic. They also reveal some of the comic storylines that got them hooked into collecting them as well and then take to asking some fellow convention goers what got them into comics too. There’s also a big surprise and return to the show as Xavier drops by to join the conversation as well! Check it out and enjoy!(Outro music by Sophie Marlon) Like us on Facebook.com/popculturerewindFollow us on Instagram.com/popculturerewindGive us a rate and review on iTunes!

In this episode, Travis, Chris, and Jeff (joining us from the Deep in the Horror of Texas podcast) give their thoughts and review on AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR! They get spoiler heavy, so if you’re the one person who hasn’t seen it yet, you may want to do so before listening. They break down the movie scene by scene and discuss the ins and outs of how everything has been building towards this film and what works and what doesn't work. They go off on some tangents here and there, including one talking about what’s going on with Fox and if/when the Fantastic Four will get involved at some point. Which character stood out the most to us? What emotions were we going through as soon as the movie ended? Why is Chris siding with Thanos?!They also talk about their favorite moments, surprises, and team-ups during the movie, as well as seeing where Thanos ranks as a villain in the MCU (shouldn’t be a surprise). They give their “recommended viewing” Marvel movies to watch before going in to see Infinity War, what’s required and what’s missable. They also try their hand at predicting where Avengers 4 will go from here. They wrap up by doing a rapid fire on some other summer blockbusters coming up and which ones they’re looking forward to the most. This is a good one, so hit the download button and enjoy!*SNAP*