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EVERY FILM. EVERY SHOW. ALL AT ONCE. From the silver screen to the latest stream, hosts Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, and Chris Frodel review & preview the biggest titles in entertainment.

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    Tom Hardy Brings the 'Havoc', Affleck Returns For 'The Accountant 2' + Dope Thief Season Finale Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 42:27


    It's an action-packed episode as Andrew and Shane tackle all the hard-hitting action from director Gareth Evans' latest HAVOC, the much anticipated sequel THE ACCOUNTANT 2, and the season finale of Dope Thief on Apple TV+.

    'Sinners' Sinks Its Teeth, 'The Last of Us' Leaves Us Reeling, + 'Daredevil: Born Again' Dips Into The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 80:59


    It's another busy week for the boys as they cover Ryan Coogler's vampire period piece 'Sinners' before pivoting to TV for Episode 2 of 'The Last of Us' and the Season 1 Finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again'.

    'THE LAST OF US' Returns! + 'THE AMATEUR', 'DROP', 'WARFARE' Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 66:44


    This week, Andrew and Shane discuss the Season 2 Premiere of The Last of Us on HBO before they knock out 5 movie reviews from their big weekend at the theater: The Amateur, Drop, Warfare, Minecraft, and The Ballad of Wallis Island.

    Post-CinemaCon Hype Meter + Death of a Unicorn, A Working Man Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 64:44


    Andrew and Shane revisit their Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 list after a barrage of new trailers were released following CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Plus, they tackle several reviews for March and April movies including: Death of a Unicorn, A Working Man, The Woman in the Yard, Borderline, and Novocaine.

    12 TV Shows Worth Watching Right Now ... For Better or For Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 86:17


    Andrew and Shane put on a full scale TV barrage as they give their takes on 12 standout shows from the busy first quarter of 2025.Shows discussed:Reacher - Season 3 (6:55)Severance - Season 2 (18:45)The Residence - Season 1 (27:09)Paradise - Season 1 (32:18)Adolescence (38:15)School Spirits - Season 2 (46:05)Dope Thief - Season 1 (52:18)The Studio - Season 1 (56:50)Mobland - Season 1 (1:03:18)Daredevil: Born Again (1:08:33)White Lotus - Season 3 (1:19:10)The Righteous Gemstones (1:21:40)

    BLACK BAG, MICKEY 17 Reviewed + The Collective Anger at Netflix's "The Electric State"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 65:35


    Big time directors abound! Oscar Winning Directors in Steven Soderbergh and Bong Joon Ho along with MCU dynamos The Russo Brothers all dropped films in the past couple weeks and we have our reviews! We also discuss the extra stank lobbed at The Electric State and whether it was worthy of such hate.Films reviewed: Black Bag, Mickey 17, The Electric State

    "Daredevil: Born Again" Premiere Instant Reaction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 39:18


    The Devil of Hell's Kitchen has been reborn on Disney+ after its original Netflix run ended back in 2018! Big fans of the original seasons, Andrew and Shane breakdown the premiere of the new series and compare and contrast the new show to it's previous run.

    Oscars 2025 Instant Reactions! w/ The Duke of Bettingham David Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 65:54


    Immediately following Hollywood's Biggest Night, Andrew & special guest David Long aka The Duke of Bettingham get into everything about the 97th Academy Awards including Anora's historic wins, Conan O'Brien's hosting, Sandworms, and much, much more!

    'THE MONKEY', 'THE GORGE' Reviewed + The Return of Reacher!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 53:56


    Andrew and Shane recap their wild weekends (Lou Ferrigno?!) including the new horror-comedy THE MONKEY, the Apple TV+ Original THE GORGE, the season premiere of REACHER, the SAG Awards, and much more.

    Franchise Status Report: Captain America, MCU, Bridget Jones, Paddington, Cobra Kai/Karate Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 75:50


    Andrew and Shane perform a wellness check for several franchises after they served up a new and possibly final installment over the weekend: Captain America-Brave New World, Bridget Jones-Mad About The Boy, Paddington in Peru, and the final episodes of Cobra Kai on Netflix.

    5 Titles, 5 Burning Questions! 'Heart Eyes', 'Love Hurts', 'Apple Cider Vinegar', + More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 44:10


    Andrew and Shane play 5 Burning Questions with the biggest titles of the week that was:HEART EYES, LOVE HURTS, KINDA PREGNANT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, THIS IS THE TOM GREEN DOCUMENTARY

    'Companion', 'Presence' Reviewed + Sundance At Home Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 51:35


    Andrew and Shane kick off the horror corridor with their reviews for Drew Hancock's Companion and Steven Soderbergh's Presence. Then, Andrew gives his report on his experience with the Sundance Film Festival at home and his take on The Brutalist ahead of the final Oscar push.

    Most Anticipated 2025 Movies! + WOLF MAN, ONE OF THEM DAYS Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 70:15


    After our last 2 episodes covered our favorite entertainment of 2024, Andrew and Shane are moving into 2025 with their reviews of the weekend that was at the theater (Wolf Man, One of Them Days) before giving us their Most Anticipated Movies coming up for the rest of the year.

    OUR TOP 5 TV SHOWS OF 2024 + The Last Showgirl, The Damned Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 50:59


    After a quick movie check-in (The Last Showgirl, The Damned), Shane and Andrew run down their personal Top 5 TV Shows of 2024 lists along with a heavy dose of honorable mentions in this stacked year of great series.

    THE 2024 MOVIE DRAFT! w/ Robert Stewart from Stew World Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 79:27


    Andrew, Shane, and special guest Robert Stewart (aka Stew from the Stew World Order podcast/SWO Productions) draft their favorite movies from this past year!Catch Stew on the socials @swoproductions

    NOSFERATU, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Headline our Christmas Corridor Coverage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 61:40


    Come recap the 2024 Christmas Break with Andrew and Shane as they review the big theatrical releases (Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown, Babygirl, The Fire Inside) and the streaming release of the Amy Adams film Nightbitch.

    KRAVEN Never More + CARRY-ON, NO GOOD DEED Light Up The Netflix Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 58:29


    In this episode, Shane and Andrew say goodbye to the Sony Marvel Universe with their review of KRAVEN THE HUNTER. Then, they rundown the rest of the weekend that was in entertainment with their takes on CARRY-ON and NO GOOD DEED on Netflix while catching up on new to streaming releases like A DIFFERENT MAN, RED ONE, and more.

    Six Pack of Reviews! Y2K, The Order, Werewolves + Streaming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 54:29


    6 Movie Reviews, One Amazing Episode! OK it's really 7, but we covered Juror #2 last week too. Whatever.Movies Covered: Werewolves, Y2K, The Order, Kneecap, That Christmas, Subservience

    WICKED! CHRISTMAS! CLINT EASTWOOD! It's A December Movie Kickoff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 68:46


    It's the final stretch of the movie year as we jump into December, so Shane and Andrew get Christmas-y with 4 Streaming Holiday films after Andrew gives his notes on his experience with Wicked and Clint Eastwood's Juror #2.

    GLADIATOR 2 Review + Awards Season Temperature Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 67:06


    It's almost the end of the year which means Blockbusters, Awards Season Films, and Holiday Movies all collide and this episode is no different! Andrew and Shane discuss potential Oscar contenders like Gladiator 2, A Real Pain, Blitz, and The Piano Lesson before closing with Chris Evans and The Rock in Red One.

    "The Penguin" Finale, The Matt Reeves Batman Universe and Our 'Heretic' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 48:37


    Andrew and Shane discuss the weekend that was with Shane's analysis of "The Penguin" finale and how it fits into the stop gap role between Matt Reeves' Batman movies before giving our opinions on Hugh Grant's latest, the psychological thriller HERETIC from A24.

    Halloween Horror Shows + Awards Season Contenders (And Pretenders)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 58:00


    From Spooky Season to Oscar Season, we move from October to November as Andrew and Shane cover the latest sci-fi/horror shows on Peacock (Teacup, Hysteria) before discussing some much anticipated Awards-centric films (Conclave, We Live In Time, Didi) and maybe a couple that may miss the cut (Here, Janet Planet).

    VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Review + Kevin Smith's 4:30 MOVIE, Streaming Screams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 45:28


    It's the last gasp of October! We have aliens, serial killers, supernatural entities, and horny teens as we take a look at Venom: The Last Dance, the latest Kevin Smith movie, and a couple streaming "horror" films maybe to avoid this Halloween night.

    SMILE 2 Reviewed + ANORA, EMILIA PEREZ Headline Woodstock Film Festival Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 64:26


    Andrew and Shane keep up the scary goodness of October with their review of SMILE 2 before getting into some streaming films and Andrew's trip to the Woodstock Film Festival headlined by 2 Oscar frontrunners in ANORA and EMILIA PEREZ.

    TERRIFIER 3 Is Bloody Disgusting + SATURDAY NIGHT, THE APPRENTICE Vie For Awards Season Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 74:29


    Another busy week! Andrew and Shane get their Halloween Horror hats on with reviews for Terrifier 3, Sting, Mr. Crocket, and more before they discuss the art of the biopic with their thoughts on Saturday Night and The Apprentice.

    Joker: Folie A DUD +Streaming Screams! Salem's Lot, It's What's Inside, and More Reviewed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 55:35


    It's October! While the Joker 2 box office might be the scariest thing of all, Shane and Andrew get to SIX movie reviews including 'Joker 2' and 'The Outrun' in theaters before 'Salem's Lot', 'It's What's Inside', 'Hold Your Breath', and 'House of Spoils in the streaming report.

    THE WILD ROBOT, MY OLD ASS Hits The Feels + Rez Ball, Killer Heat Hit Streaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 39:49


    Shane and Andrew get in touch with THE WILD ROBOT and MY OLD ASS before Andrew gives the streaming report with Rez Ball on Netflix and Killer Heat on Prime Video

    THE SUBSTANCE, NEVER LET GO Kick Off Horror Season Early + Wolfs, The Penguin Premiere, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 67:53


    Andrew and Shane get into the Halloween Horror Season ahead of schedule with reviews of The Substance and Never Let Go. Andrew also talks up CT Horrorfest and FINALLY seeing The Haunting of Hill House. Then, the boys go speed round on a handful of films (Wolfs, The Killer's Game, His Three Daughters, Transformers One) before wrapping up with the premiere of The Penguin on MAX.

    BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Review + Rebel Ridge Takes Netflix By Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 52:08


    Andrew and Shane ride the sandworm to the studio this week as they review the legacy sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice from director Tim Burton. They also make Shane's pants tight by talking about Rebel Ridge, the latest film from director Jeremy Saulnier (Blue Ruin, Green Room).

    Our Most Anticipated Movies For Fall 2024! + THE CROW, THE DELIVERANCE Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 62:23


    Andrew and Shane choose their most anticipated films for the rest of the year before they wrap August with reviews of The Crow and Lee Daniels' The Deliverance.

    Blink Twice, Strange Darling Reviewed + Ted Lasso Season 4 ... Without Ted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 64:54


    Andrew and Shane cover the last remnants of another iffy August slate with reviews on Blink Twice, Strange Darling, The Killer, Incoming, and more. They also discuss the potential of a new Ted Lasso season without Ted Lasso and a new direction that might turn off loyal AFC Richmond fans. Follow us on the socials @recentactpod

    ALIEN: ROMULUS Headlines Our 5-Pack of Movie Reviews + Bad Monkey Premieres on Apple TV+

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 67:32


    Birthday Boy Shane and Regular Boy Andrew tackle several films including Alien: Romulus before shifting gears to TV with Apple TV+'s latest "Bad Monkey".Follow the pod on socials @recentactpod

    M. Night Shyamalan's TRAP Review + House of the Dragon Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 40:50


    Andrew and Shane recap the weekend with reviews of Josh Hartnett in TRAP, the HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 Finale, and the Snyder Cuts of Rebel Moon 1 and 2.Follow the podcast on socials @recentactpod

    Deadpool and Wolverine Review + RDJ as Doom Headlining The Wild MCU Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 68:00


    Andrew and Shane recap a dominating MCU weekend with the box office breaking 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and the news from Comic Con regarding their upcoming slate and their surprise casting news.Follow the podcast on socials @recentactpod

    Top 5 Movies AND Shows of 2024 So Far + Longlegs, Twisters Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 52:12


    It's our mid-year check-in as Andrew and Shane countdown their favorite shows and movies of 2024 so far; Plus, they review new releases Longlegs, Twisters, and Part 1 of the last season of Cobra Kai. Follow the show on socials @recentactpod

    MAXXXINE F'N MINX! + Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 43:48


    Shane and Andrew cover the big releases of the week not named Despicable Me 4 (though Andrew saw it and gave some thoughts) with reviews for Maxxxine and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel FFollow the podcast on socials @recentactpod

    "The Bear" is back! A Quiet Place: Day One, The Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 66:42


    It's another overstuffed episode! We cover Season 3 of "The Bear" on the TV side before reviewing several films including: A Quiet Place: Day One, The Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness, A Family Affair, Thelma, and The Last Stop In Yuma County.Follow us on the socials @recentactpod

    EPISODE 100! TV Show Power Rankings - The Boys, House of the Dragon, The Acolyte, Presumed Innocent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 47:32


    We reached 100 episodes! To celebrate, Andrew and Shane power rank the 4 shows they're watching right now - The Boys, House of the Dragon, The Acolyte, and Presumed Innocent.Follow us on the socials @recentactpod

    'Hit Man' Sizzles, 'The Watchers' Fizzles, & Will Smith Is A Box Office Bad Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 39:59


    This week, Andrew and Shane talk the box office surprise that was 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die', the burgeoning stardom of Glen Powell in 'Hit Man', and the weak debut for the new thriller from Team Shyamalan 'The Watchers'.Follow the show on socials @recentactpod

    'In A Violent Nature', 'The First Omen' + Horror 2024 Mid-Year Check-In w/ John Amenta of The Pint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 76:58


    Andrew, Shane, and special guest John Amenta of The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast take a look back at the horror films of 2024 so far and give their reviews for: In A Violent Nature, The First Omen, The Strangers: Chapter One, Infested, and The Coffee Table.Follow the podcast on socials @recentactpod

    FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA Review - Mad About Miller or Mad Max-ed Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 50:58


    Andrew and Shane return to The Wasteland as they dip their toes in the sand and drive the Fury Road once again for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga! They do a deep dive (mild spoilers at best) into the film, as well as, go into the box office disappointment, the justification for the prequel story of Furiosa, how it works as a double feature with Mad Max: Fury Road, and where it ranks among the rest of the franchise.Follow the podcast on the socials @recentactpod

    'IF', 'Back To Black', 'I Saw The TV Glow' Reviewed + TV Report feat. Baby Reindeer, Sugar, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 62:04


    HUGE Rundown after a week off! Andrew and Shane cover the new releases over the weekend, plus series recaps for "Baby Reindeer" and "Sugar". They also cover some under the radar streaming movie options and some welcomed TV show renewals as well.Follow the show on socials @recentactpod

    THE FALL GUY Review + "Shogun" Recap, Nic Cage in 'Arcadian', and More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 62:19


    Summer Blockbuster Season is officially here and we kick it off with our review of THE FALL GUY starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt! We discuss the odd combination of high critical scores and weak box office totals and where this puts Ryan Gosling's movie star status. We also look back at the epic season of "Shogun" before Shane gives his mini-reviews for Nic Cage in 'Arcadian', 'The American Society of Magical Negroes', and 'Challengers' after Andrew's glowing review last week.

    CHALLENGERS vs. BOY KILLS WORLD in an "Andrew Brain" vs "Shane Brain" Challenge Weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 38:14


    In a busy weekend of movies, Andrew and Shane take their respective corners of the film world head on; Shane taking the non-stop action of BOY KILLS WORLD and Andrew taking on the sexy prestige sports drama CHALLENGERS. It's Andrew Brain vs Shane Brain in a Review-Off for the ages!Follow the show @recentactpod on socials

    "Fallout" Breaks Out + Abigail, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Rebel Moon 2 Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 65:41


    Big weekend of movies and the biggest show on streaming! That's how we do on Recent Activity! Horror, big time directors, and a hot new video game adaptation all in one overstuffed review episode.Reviews for: "Fallout" (Amazon Prime), Abigail, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Guy Ritchie), Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver (Zack Snyder on Netflix)Follow the show on socials @recentactpod

    CIVIL WAR Review - Road Trippin' Through Alex Garland's Dystopian America

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 52:29


    Andrew and Shane deep dive into writer/director Alex Garland's new voyeuristic war film CIVIL WAR starring Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Nick Offerman, Wagner Moura, and Cailee Spaeny. Follow the podcast on the socials @recentactpod

    Godzilla, Monkeys, Demons, & Dalton! Our Genre-Heavy 6-Pack of Reviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 66:15


    After a 2 week absence in head cold hell, Andrew and Shane return to cover a 6 pack of genre heavy movies that has dominated the cinema landscape over the past few weeks.Movies Reviewed: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monkey Man, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Immaculate, Late Night with The Devil, Road HouseFollow the show on socials @recentactpod

    LOVE LIES BLEEDING Review - The Best Movie You Haven't Seen This Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 38:10


    Andrew and Shane return to give their review of the neo noir crime drama LOVE LIES BLEEDING; plus, Lindsay Lohan's continued comeback tour with IRISH WISH, Shane's Kung Fu Panda power rankings, and a look ahead to the massive weekend of content.Follow the show on socials @recentactpod

    Oscars 2024 Highlights + Guy Ritchie's "The Gentlemen", Imaginary Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 37:44


    It was Oscars Weekend, so Andrew and Shane cover what stood out from the Academy Awards on Sunday night; plus, they cover the weekend's content slate as well as they review the new horror (?) movie Imaginary, comedy Ricky Stanicky, and Guy Ritchie's new Netflix show "The Gentlemen".Follow the show on socials @recentactpod

    DUNE: PART TWO Review + "Shogun", "The Regime" Premieres

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 64:38


    After the slow death that was the first 2 months of the film year, we gratefully bow at the alter of Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi sequel DUNE: PART TWO as we review the film (with some spoilers ahead), analyze the rise of Timothee Chalamet as an IP/Big Budget star, & much, much more. Andrew and Shane also discuss the latest TV premieres (Shogun, The Regime) and some last remnants of the early film calendar.Follow the show on socials @recentactpod

    MADAME WEB, LISA FRANKENSTEIN Reviewed + True Detective: Night Country Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 66:07


    Dumpuary rears its ugly head again as we dive into the Sony/Marvel debacle that is Madame Web and the new Diablo Cody written film Lisa Frankenstein. Shane and Andrew also discuss the finale of HBO's True Detective: Night Country and how the series landed as a whole.Follow the show on Twitter/Instagram @recentactpod

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