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Do you love listening to individuals that you’ve previously never heard of, talk movies and TV? Do you also love Batman V Superman and believe that nobody truly understands you? Well, you’re absolutely in the right place! Join pals Simon and Adrian every Monday for conversations about hard-hitting dramas, side-splitting comedies, and flashy super-hero movies. You can even join the conversation by emailing us at splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com.

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    A Closer Look | Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 30:54


    Simon and Adrian are back with a SPOILER HEAVY deep dive review of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania where the two pals chat about everything they liked about the film, the flaws of the film, and what changes they would have liked to see to make this into a better film. If you are looking for a spoiler-free review of this flick, check out Split Focus: A Film and TV Podcast episode 106 titled "Ant-Man 3 & The Future of the MCU." We hope you enjoy!   Check us out on our other platforms: https://youtube.com/@JAR_SplitFocus Instagram: @JAR_SplitFocus TikTok: @JAR_SplitFocus Website: Splitfocus.podbean.com

    Encore VI | Ant-Man 3 & The Future of the MCU

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 68:01


    Ant-Man 3: Where's the Wasp? Simon and Adrian give a spoiler-free review of the critically ill received latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania with two very different opinions of the flick. Adrian also reviews the 2022 Sony Feature Film The Invitation starring Nathalie Emmanuel of Game of Thrones fame. The two young men discuss Marvel President Kevin Fiege's most recent interview with Entertainment Weekly that divulged a whole lot of information of what is to come of the MCU, including Deadpool 3 maintaining its R Rating and the odd choice of making Daredevil into an episodic series. [This episode was previously known as Episode 106]   We hope you enjoy! Check us out on our other platforms: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JAR_SplitFocus Instagram: @JAR_SplitFocus TikTok: @JAR_SplitFocus Website: Splitfocus.podbean.com

    Encore V | Avatar 2 & Theatre Seat Pricing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 88:56


    Simon and Adrian review James Cameron's massively successful follow-up to 2009's Avatar movie, Avatar: The Way of Water; along with a review of the fifth episode of HBO's The Last of Us. Adrian also brings up Part 1 of the Fourth Season of Netflix's "You" Series and how he continuously changes his outlook on getting to binge shows. Also, the two buds discuss (hopefully for the final time) Netflix launching their Password Sharing Rules in Canada as well as AMC Theatre's strange choice to start charging different prices for different seats. Finally, they chat about Disney's Q1 earnings, the announcement of several Disney & Pixar animated sequel movies, and the Super Bowl Trailers of some of the most anticipated Blockbuster Movies. [This episode was previously known as Episode 105] We hope you enjoy! Check us out on our other platforms: https://youtube.com/@JAR_SplitFocus Instagram: @JAR_SplitFocus TikTok: @JAR_SplitFocus Website: Splitfocus.podbean.com

    Encore IV | Knock at the Cabin & the DCU Roadmap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 84:43


    Simon and Adrian review M. Night Shyamalan's new film Knock at the Cabin in their most conflicted review yet. The two pals discuss the upcoming hefty DC Universe slate that was recently announced by James Gunn and Peter Safran, along with what to expect from this newly helmed DCU. Adrian celebrates that he was right all along about director Andy Muschietti's The Flash movie being used as a soft reboot for this DC Universe. Finally, they dive into Paramount Global's revealed plan to merge their Showtime Channel and their Paramount+ streaming service into a single brand; while applauding the creativity of the name of this consolidated brand. Honestly, the most creative name ever created! You won't even believe it! [This episode was previously known as Episode 104]   Check us out on our other platforms: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JAR_SplitFocus Instagram: @JAR_SplitFocus TikTok: @JAR_SplitFocus Website: Splitfocus.podbean.com  

    Encore III | Oscar Nominations & Snubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 56:47


    Simon and Adrian discuss Netflix CEOs Ted Serandos and Greg Peters statement regarding their TV Show cancellation policy and how they "have never cancelled a successful show." The two friends review what could possibly be one of the best episodes of Television ever with the third episode of HBO's The Last of Us. Adrian gushes about the drama in the first episode of The Bachelor, or should we say The Zachelor. Additionally, they dive into the Oscar nominations for the upcoming March 12th show along with all the snubs. [This episode was previously known as Episode 103] We hope you enjoy! Check us out on our other platforms: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JAR_SplitFocus Instagram: @JAR_SplitFocus TikTok: @JAR_SplitFocus Website: Splitfocus.podbean.com

    Encore II | Netflix Password Sharing & Puss in Boot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 67:17


    Simon and Adrian discuss Netflix's controversial decision to begin charging for password sharing; while also diving into Netflix's increased subscriber count and the sizzle reel of what films are to come to the service in 2023. The two pals jump into reviews for the second episode of HBO's The Last of Us and Best Picture contender, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Adrian also brings up his favourite reality TV show The Circle and exhibits his excitement for The Bachelor. Additionally, they talk about how Avatar: The Way of Water has finally broken even, and how Jeremy Renner broke 30 bones while being crushed by his snowplow. [This episode was previously known as Episode 102]   We hope you enjoy!   Check us out on our other platforms: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JAR_SplitFocus Instagram: @JAR_SplitFocus TikTok: @JAR_SplitFocus Website: Splitfocus.podbean.com

    Encore I | The Last of Us & DCU Shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 84:31


    Simon and Adrian are (temporarily) back BABY in the soft reboot for Split Focus: A Film and TV Podcast! After taking over half a year off and realizing we missed each other dearly, we made the easy decision to come back in a shorter, more concentrated format. We still plan to give our reviews for new flicks and old, as well as dive deep into the industry stories that interest us the most to create the best content we can. This week, we quickly touch on the biggest news' stories we missed during our hiatus as well as briefly discuss many of our favourite TV shows and movies we've watched since our last time together. Additionally, we dive deep into a spoiler-free review of HBO's The Last of Us pilot episode "When You're Lost In the Darkness" and look at the future of the DCU with The Suicide Squad director James Gunn and Aquaman producer Peter Safran at the helm. We're excited to be back and cannot wait to "Look For The Light." [This episode was previously known as Episode 101] Check us out on our other platforms: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JAR_SplitFocus Instagram: @JAR_SplitFocus TikTok: @JAR_SplitFocus

    A Closer Look | Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 45:55


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of director Colin Trevorrow's Jurassic Park sequel, Jurassic World: Dominion; starring Chris Pratt, Laura Dern, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill.

    100. Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 161:42


    Adrian, Simon, and special guest host Kenneth Stadelbauer review the first two episodes of the Ewan McGregor starring Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi TV series on Disney+. Additionally, the three pals discuss the recent Andor, Skeleton Crew, The Mandalorian, Indiana Jones, and Willow announcements that were made at the Star Wars Celebration's Lucasfilm showcase; while also conversing about Sony's recent partnerships with streaming giants Amazon and Netflix to develop PlayStation's God of War, Horizon, and Gran Turismo video game franchises into TV series adaptations. Plus, the boys close off the centennial episode by discussing their favourite shows and movies of 2022; while also listing their most anticipated upcoming 2022 film & TV content. Finally, Adrian and Simon bid the audience a heartfelt farewell as they move into an indefinite period of hiatus for Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast. Please stay tuned to the Split Focus podcast feed as we continue to launch further 'A Closer Look' bonus episodes that will review specific upcoming movies and TV shows. THANK-YOU so very much for listening during our 100 consecutive episode run.

    99. The Pepsi Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 108:32


    Adrian and Simon review writer/director Alex Garland's recent horror movie, Men; while Adrian reviews the Andy Samberg/John Mulaney starring Disney+ comedy film, Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers. Additionally, the two pals discuss director Jon Watts upcoming Star Wars coming of age story, Star Wars steward Kathleen Kennedy's recent statements about the Star Wars franchise, and the Marvel licensing agreement that will allow for the use of Stan Lee's likeness in various Marvel properties. Plus, they question the validity of the She-Hulk: Attorney At Law trailer's ridiculous CG; while fronting a curiousity about who might take up the mantle of leader for the Avengers. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.  

    98. 86% On Frankie Tomatto's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 88:54


    Adrian and Simon converse about FX series What We Do in the Shadows, NBC's Superstore, and HBO's upcoming season of Westworld. Additionally, they discuss Disney's recent subscriber bump and the casting of Scream alumni Hayden Penetierre in the upcoming Scream 6 film. Plus, Adrian explains his concerns over Paramount+'s Halo TV series and the genuine hype behind the Avatar sequel; while Simon talks excessively in an inconsistently exaggerated accent. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | Moon Knight - Season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 44:00


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of showrunner Jeremy Slater's Oscar Isaac starring Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series, Moon Knight. 

    A Closer Look | Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 65:25


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of director Sam Raimi's Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olson, and Xochitl Gomez.

    97. Our Second Favourite Multiverse Movie Of The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 95:33


    Adrian and Simon review director Sam Raimi's Marvel Cinematic Universe film Dr. Strange in The Multiverse of Madness and the Oscar Isaac starring Disney+ series Moon Knight. Plus, the two pals discuss the impact of Marvel films on the exhibition industry and John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad's upcoming NFT-centred animated series, Forgotten Runes Wizards Cult. Additionally, Adrian explains the surprising enjoyment he received from watching the Netflix reality TV series The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.  As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    96. Deez Nuts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 117:50


    Adrian and Simon review director Tom Gormican's Nicholas Cage centred comedy film, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Plus, the two buddies discuss the recent CinemaCon reveals, Sony's upcoming Venom 3 and El Muerta films, The Roku Channel's new deal with distributor Lionsgate, and actor Melissa McBride's drop-out from her Carol and Daryl The Walking Dead spin-off series. Additionally, Adrian gets hyped for AMC's Better Call Saul season 6; while Simon raves about season 1 of HBO's pirate series, Our Flag Means Death. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    95. The Principles of Method Axing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 111:47


    Adrian and Simon review director Robert Eggers' Alexander Skarsgård starring viking action adventure film, The Northman (2022). Plus, the two pals discuss Netflix's recent subscriber loss, Sony's shifting film release dates, and the closure of news streaming service CNN+ only one month after launch. Additionally, they converse about the perils of fringe method acting; while acknowledging actor Jared Leto's acting technique having a potentially positive influence over his cast mates on the Apple TV+ series WeCrashed. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    94. The Illuminati Is Real! The Court Of Owls Exist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 106:31


    Adrian and Simon converse about the perils of method acting and their excitement for The Mandalorian actor Pedro Pascal's upcoming performance in HBO's The Last of Us. Additionally, the fellas discuss WarnerMedia/Discovery CEO David Zaslov's new DC content strategy, the rebranding of Amazon's IMDB TV streaming service to Amazon Freevee, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2's mega opening weekend. Plus, Adrian talks lasagna and Simon laments for butter tarts; while the two remain cautiously optimistic for Marvel's Moon Knight on Disney+. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    93. The Swiss Army Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 100:40


    Adrian and Simon review directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert's recently released multiverse adventure drama, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Additionally, the two pals discuss director James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy 3's record breaking makeup and prosthetics, the two upcoming HBO Max Sherlock Holmes TV series from Team Downey, and the hiring of the Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse director Peter Ramsey for the Star Wars Ahsoka Disney+ series. Plus, Simon raves about the finale for the Ben Stiller directed Apple TV+ series, Severance. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | Morbius (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 39:17


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of director Daniel Espinosa's Sony/Marvel film, Morbius, starring Jared Leto as the infamous living vampire himself. 

    92. Holy Morbius! What A Morbius Of A Morbius, Morbius

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 105:08


    Adrian and Simon review the Disney+ Marvel TV series Moon Knight with actor Oscar Isaac; while also reviewing the Sony/Marvel Morbius film starring Jared Leto. Plus, the co-hosts discuss the fallout of the Will Smith Oscars slap, they get excited about the HBO Max It prequel TV series, and they express their puzzlement over Dunkirk actor Harry Styles dropping out of director Robert Eggers Nosferatu remake. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    91. I Do Not Relate To Will Smith Assaulting Chris Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 132:08


    Adrian and Simon discuss the 94th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony hosted by Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer. Additionally, they converse about YouTube's newly refreshed free content library, the secret prequel to director Ti West's A24 horror film X, and the prospect of Jedi Fallen Order actor Cameron Monaghan appearing in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. Plus, Simon reviews Best Picture nominated film, King Richard; while Adrian reviews Amazon Prime Video's animated D&D based series Vox Machina. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    90. I Relate To A Young Middle Eastern Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 103:39


    Adrian and Simon converse about Disney's recently released Ms. Marvel trailer; while Adrian reviews director Ti West's horror film, X, and Simon reviews director Sian Heder's Best Picture nominated film, CODA. Additionally, the two pals discuss Netflix's recently established disdain for password sharing, the change of direction for the Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series, and game developer Riot's renewed partnership with Arcane animation studio, Fortiche Production. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.  

    89. I Relate To A Young Asian Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 112:45


    Adrian and Simon get hyped over that Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer; while Simon reviews director Domee Shi's Pixar film, Turning Red. The two pals also discuss network AMC's new upcoming The Walking Dead Isle of the Dead spin-off series, the HBO Max Matt Reeves produced Arkham Asylum based TV series, and Warner Brothers' delay of various upcoming 2022 movie release dates. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | The Batman (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 45:02


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of director Matt Reeves DC film, The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader.

    88. Welcome To The Batt Reeves-iverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 107:12


    Adrian and Simon review director Matt Reeves' DC film, The Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz; while also reviewing director Ruben Fleischer's Uncharted adaptation. Additionally, they discuss Disney's upcoming ad-based tier for streaming service Disney+, HBO's incredible viewership numbers for drama series Euphoria, and theatre chain AMC's recent attempt at creating variable ticket pricing for The Batman. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    87. Cigarettes Are Not NOT Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 100:32


    Adrian and Simon review director Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Best Picture nominated film, Drive My Car. Adrian also reviews Netflix's recent Texas Chainsaw Massacre horror movie; while Simon raves about the Apple TV+ office drama series, Severance. Additionally, the two buddies discuss director Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming Megalopolis film, the introduction of Netflix's Marvel Defenders TV series (Daredevil, The Punisher, etc.) to Disney+ in March, and the controversial decision by the Academy to remove 8 Oscars awards from the live March 27th telecast. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    86. My Face Is Mangled Under This Mask

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 87:53


    Adrian and Simon review the first season of writer/director James Gunn's Peacemaker HBO Max TV series. Additionally, they discuss Netflix's upcoming season 4 of Stranger Things,  ViacomCBS's projections for streaming service Paramount+, and the new fan favourite award at the Oscars. Plus, the two pals get hyped over the latest Dr. Strange In The Multiverse of Madness trailer. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | The Book of Boba Fett - Season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 47:44


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of the Disney+ Star Wars based TV series, The Book of Boba Fett.

    85. You Need Socks To Fight Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 106:38


    Adrian and Simon review director Steven Spielberg's adaptation of musical West Side Story; while Adrian reviews director David Bruckner's horror film, The Night House. The two pals also discuss the recently announced 94th annual Academy Awards nominations, the revival of creator Matt Groening's animated Futurama TV series at Hulu, and Amazon's upcoming Blade Runner TV series produced by Ridley Scott. Plus, Adrian gets hyped over that epic Jurassic World Dominion trailer and his renewed love for Star Wars after Book of Boba Fett. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.    

    84. On The Road To 1084

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 103:42


    Adrian and Simon discuss the upcoming onslaught of video game film and TV series adaptations while speaking to their excitement for the Paramount+ TV show adaptation for famous Xbox game series, Halo. Simon raves about creator Jon Favreau's Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett and its excellent production values; while Adrian reviews all 5 Scream horror films after his recent Screamathon. Plus, the two pals talk about the incredible cast for Amazon's animated series The Boys: Diabolical and the recently announced mockumentary style comedy series, Guru Nation, with actors Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    83. Godzilla's Sex Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 90:51


    Adrian and Simon discuss the new Apple TV+ mystery/comedy series, After Party, starring Tiffany Haddish and Sam Richardson. Additionally, the two pals converse about the Warner Brothers Mortal Kombat movie sequel, the casting of Chris Evans in Amazon's Red One holiday film, and the reunion between John Krasinski and Steve Carell for family movie, If. Plus they speculate about director James Gunn's latest statement about the final film in the Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel trilogy. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    82. A Funny But Romantic Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 95:53


    Adrian and Simon rave about the trailer for the Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series, Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac. Additionally, they talk about Parasite Oscar winning director Bong Joon Ho's upcoming Mickey7 science fiction film, the Weird Al Yankovic biopic from Roku Channel, and the recently revealed Apple TV+ Godzilla series from Legendary Pictures. Plus, Simon talks HBO's Succession and White Lotus; while Adrian heaps praise on the hilarity of anime TV series Ghost Stories (English Dub).  As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    81. The News With Patrick Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 111:04


    Adrian and Simon rave about writer/director James Gunn's new HBO Max DC series, Peacemaker. The two pals also discuss Showtime revival series Dexter: New Blood and HBO comedy series White Lotus. Additionally, they converse about The Hitman's Bodyguard director Patrick Hughes upcoming reimagining of martial arts film The Raid, Pig director Michael Sarnoski's A Quiet Place spin-off, and Netflix's upcoming Will Arnett starring detective TV series. Simon also hums completely out of tune and Adrian pretends he's a reflective surface on this most recent Split Focus iteration.  As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    80. A Double Bradley Cooper Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 104:14


    Adrian and Simon review both director Guillermo del Toro's film Nightmare Alley and director Paul Thomas Anderson's film Licorice Pizza. The two pals also discuss the impending sale of network The CW, the unfortunate recent closure of movie theatres in Ontario due to the Omicron variant, and Disney's decision to debut the upcoming Pixar film Turning Red exclusively on Disney+. Plus, they reference their excitement for director Andy Muschietti's Flash movie while conversing about actor Ben Affleck's recent claims about his version of Batman AKA Bruce Wayne. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    79. Don't Look Up To Rotten Tomatoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 73:48


    Adrian and Simon reel in the New Year by discussing Adam McKay's Netflix satire Don't Look Up, the Disney+ Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett, and the HBO space comedy Avenue 5. Additionally, the two pals take a look at TorrentFreak's recently released ‘Most Downloaded TV Shows on BitTorrent' list. They also carve out some time to celebrate their memories of late actor Betty White's career after her recent passing. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | Hawkeye - Season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 61:18


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of the Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe based Hawkeye TV series, starring actors Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld.

    78. With Special Guest Star Linda Cardellini

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 104:21


    In the final (holiday shaped) episode of 2021, Adrian and Simon applaud the Christmas theme of the Disney+ Hawkeye TV series, while focussing on its many shortcomings. Adrian also reviews the Lana Wachowski directed film, The Matrix Resurrections; while also praising Netflix's League of Legends based series, Arcane. Additionally, they converse about Sony film Spider-Man: No Way Home's box office success and the casting of Batman actor Michael Keaton in the Warner Brothers upcoming adaptation of DC's Batgirl. For legal reasons we should mention that Dead to Me star Linda Cardellini was in no way involved in the making of this podcast episode but she sure was a great addition to that Hawkeye TV series, wasn't she?! As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 71:19


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of director Jon Watts' Sony/Marvel Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: No Way Home.

    77. The Spider-Man Hype Train Has Rolled Into The Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 110:18


    Adrian and Simon review (without spoilers) the much anticipated Tom Holland starring Sony/Marvel film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Additionally, they discuss Apple's Will Ferrell/Paul Rudd starring dramedy The Shrink Next Door and Netflix's Jane Campion directed western, The Power of the Dog. Plus, the two pals converse about network CW's upcoming Gotham Knights DC series, the crazy Cineplex/Cineworld lawsuit conclusion, and the new theatrical release dates for the animated Toto film, DC's Blue Beetle movie, and The Last Train to New York. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    76. Segways

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 87:10


    Adrian and Simon continue to hype up the possibility for a Matt Murdock (AKA Daredevil) introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Additionally, they converse about director Destin Daniel Cretton's multi-year Disney+ deal, Patty Jenkins recent resignation as director of the Gal Gadot starring Cleopatra movie, and the casting of Parks and Recreation actor Nick Offerman in HBO's The Last of Us TV series. With a power outage forcing them to record in the wee hours of the morning, ‘the dry boys' are quite fatigued as they attempt to string multiple sentences together. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    75. After Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 118:13


    Adrian and Simon review director Ridley Scott's film, House of Gucci. Additionally, they discuss the strong potential for another Tom Holland starring Sony/Marvel Spider-Man trilogy, the upcoming Alfonso Cuaron Apple TV+ series with actor Cate Blanchett, and director Chris McKay's Nicholas Cage/Awkwafina starring Renfield movie. Plus, Simon raves about Peter Jackson's The Beatles documentary and Adrian laments over the end of the legendary comedic partnership between director Adam McKay and actor Will Ferrell. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    74. Welcome To Raccoon Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 91:17


    Adrian and Simon review Disney's Encanto and director Johannes Roberts' Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City film adaptation. They also discuss Death Stranding game developer Kojima Productions' foray into the film industry, Ridley Scott's upcoming Blade Runner and Alien TV shows, and Kevin Spacey's 31 million dollar House of Cards lawsuit. Additionally, the two pals gush over how much they love Marvel's new Christmas centred Hawkeye Disney+ series—all while battling extreme retail-job-induced fatigue. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    73. Just A Couple Of Dry Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 97:07


    Adrian and Simon converse about that bombshell Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, Netflix's Tiger King season 2, and the Apple TV+ series The Shrink Next Door starring Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell. Plus, they discuss that HBO Max Harry Potter reunion special; as well as the incoming documentaries concerning Barney the dinosaur and the tumultuous breakdown of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    72. The Dexter Season 8 Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 108:57


    Adrian and Simon review director Wes Anderson's tenth film, The French Dispatch. Additionally, they discuss the abundance of announcements made during Disney+ Day on November 12th. The two pals take a closer look at the Moon Knight, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Star Wars: Kenobi, The Proud Family, X-Men '97, Spiderman: Freshman Year, Marvel's Zombies, and Willow teasers (among others). Plus, they talk about the upcoming untitled Dave Bautista/Jason Momoa starring buddy cop action film; as well as the recently announced cast for the TV series adaptation of the One Piece Manga series. Adrian also compares the Michael C. Hall starring Dexter TV series with Netflix's Penn Badgley starring series, You. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | Eternals (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 41:30


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of director Chloe Zhao's Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Eternals.

    71. So Well Good Robin Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 100:12


    Adrian and Simon review director Chloe Zhao's Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Eternals and director Jeymes Samuel's Netflix western film The Harder They Fall. Additionally, they discuss the recent casting of Super Mario Brothers star Chris Pratt in the upcoming Garfield movie, director Taika Waititi's upcoming The Incal film adaptation, and Tiger King star Carole Baskin's lawsuit against Netflix. Plus, they address the peculiar recent updates regarding the tragedy on the set of the western film Rust. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | Last Night in Soho (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 27:57


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of director Edgar Wright's horror film Last Night in Soho.

    70. Take A Look At Banner, Michael!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 106:52


    Adrian and Simon review director Edgar Wright's horror film, Last Night in Soho. Additionally, they discuss Netflix's thriller series You, Disney's upcoming Buzz Lightyear focussed Pixar film, the recent Jamie Lee Curtis starring Halloween Kills movie, and Apple's newly released Sam Neil starring Invasion TV series. Plus, the two fellas talk about the genre specific Saturn award winners, director Denis Villeneuve's recently greenlit Dune: Part 2, and director Wes Anderson's box office success with his 10th film, The French Dispatch. The two pals also reminisce on their love for the Will Arnett/Jason Bateman starring sitcom, Arrested Development; while Adrian explains what has become of his crooked nose. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    69. Nice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 126:33


    Adrian and Simon review director Denis Villeneuve's epic film, Dune: Part 1; starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, and Oscar Isaac. Additionally, they discuss Ubisoft's horror/comedy movie Werewolves Within starring actor Sam Richardson, the controversy between actor Ruby Rose and Warner Brothers in regards to the CW's Batwoman series, the newly announced Marvel Cinematic Universe film slate delay, and the casting of Darth Vader actor Hayden Christensen in the new Ahsoka Star Wars Disney+ TV series. As usual the two pals also have a lot more to say about the rumours surrounding the Tom Holland starring Spiderman: No Way Home movie; while also conversing about Holland's upcoming role as Nathan Drake in Sony's film adaptation of video game series Uncharted. On a more sombre note, they address the terrible tragedy that occurred on the set of actor Alec Baldwin's upcoming western film, Rust. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    68. The Batt Reeves-iverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 97:51


    Adrian and Simon converse about the avalanche of DC related film and TV announcements that came out of the Warner Brothers sponsored DC Fandome event. They discuss The Batman film directed by Matt Reeves, the Black Adam movie with The Rock, Shazam: Fury of the Gods starring Zachary Levi, the Aquaman sequel with Jason Momoa, the James Gunn directed Peacemaker TV series, and the Ezra Miller starring Flash movie with Michael Keaton. Additionally, they talk about Netflix's third season of thriller series You, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's push for diversity, and AMC's new The Walking Dead spin-off anthology series called Tales of the Walking Dead. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

    A Closer Look | Squid Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 52:10


    Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of creator Hwang Dong-hyuk's hit Netflix series, Squid Game.

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