The Balance Movie Podcast

A week after Dexter: New Blood aired its final episode, the Balance Podcast gets back together to discuss this long awaited sequel series. 

The Balance: Resurrections. It's been about 4 months since the Balance put out their last episode as a group. Today, Kris and Micah discuss the 4th installment in the Matrix franchise, "The Matrix Revolutions." Enjoy!

Today Micah talks about Dexter: New Blood episodes 1-5. How could he not?

Today we are Off-Balance. Micah gives us a quick take on James Wan's newest film Malignant. Thank you for tuning in. 

The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world -- Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others -- to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave.-idk Google?

Nothing says “summer blockbuster” like a slow-burning A24 film based on a poem based on an Arthurian legend. That's why we've decided to tackle David Lowery's “The Green Knight”,  starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton and Alicia Vikander (again). Join us as we discuss the five virtues of knighthood, trippy poison mushroom giants, Groot's dad and as usual, a bunch of other random nonsense! We just may have lost our heads on this one.

Greetings, boils and ghouls! Today we chat about the final installments of Neflix's latest horror trilogy: "Fear Street: 1978" and "Fear Street: 1666". This frightening double-feature takes us on a terrifying trip to a '70's campground with a lurking axe man, then digs up the dirt on the 'basic witch' who's been haunting Shadyside for centuries. Gillian Jacobs, Kiana Madeira and Ashley Zukerman return to complete the tale, along with newcomers Sadie Sink and Emily Rudd. Based on R.L. Stine's classic book series, this trilogy of terror certainly gave us goosebumps! Get it?... Get it?

Come with us on a journey through time and space! Season One of “Loki” has come to an end, leaving us with questions and a gnarly case of brain freeze. Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson and Sophia Di Martino star in the long-awaited series, in which Loki comes face-to-face with many variants of himself, from a badass female Loki to alligator Loki. Which one will he make out with? Find out on The Balance Podcast!

The Balance Podcast interviews author R.L. Stine about the film adaptation of his hit book series Fear Street. With such strong sexual content and gratuitous violence, we had some questions we wanted to ask. The film we discuss to today is 1994, one of three films in a series exclusively on Netflix. 

Movie review: Tomorrow War starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski and J.K Simmons. A unique Sci-Fi concept that got some mixed reviews both from critics and your boys at The Balance Podcast. 

Don't be ashamed of who you are! That's the general theme surrounding the new Disney Pixar film Luca now streaming on Disney+. The film follows the story of a teenage sea creature named Luca who is ready to grow up and venture out to "the surface" where the land monsters dwell. We humans are the land monsters if you hadn't guessed.. Unfortunately Shane couldn't make it for this episode. Thank you for tuning in!

Look, we made you some content! Daddy made you your favorite… Open wide! This week, we discuss “Inside”, the latest comedy special from the great Bo Burnham. We laughed, we cried, and then we cried some more. We also thoroughly enjoyed the catchy music and minimalist visual effects! And then we cried some more. God please help us.

Can claiming possession by a demon get you out of a parking ticket? That's the type of question that had us pondering while watching “The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It”. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as famed clairvoyant couple the Warrens in this third installment of the horror franchise. Creepy ghost ladies, contorting bodies, and romantic flashbacks ensue. We kick things off with a REAL spooooky EVP!!

What happens when Jim from “The Office” writes and directs a smash hit monster flick? Why, a sequel, of course! John Krasinski returns to helm A Quiet Place II, and things aren't as quiet anymore. In this episode, the guys discuss the badassedness of Emily Blunt, a beardy Cillian Murphy, and how badly getting caught in a bear trap must f*cking hurt. Featuring a very special, terrifying intro. Shhhhh… and enjoy!

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. At least that's what we hope if there's ever a zombie outbreak on the Vegas strip! That's exactly what Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, starring Dave Bautista's neck, is all about! We discuss how we wouldn't survive a zombie apocalypse, a seamlessly edited-in Tig Notaro, and a white tiger with a bad case of ringworm. Sometimes the hand you're dealt in life… gets bitten. Enjoy!

Have you ever spied on your neighbor? You have, haven't you? Sick freak! In our review of Neflix's psychological thrillerThe Woman in the Window, we discuss an agoraphobic Amy Adams, a mysterious Julianne Moore, a pissed off Gary Oldman and much, much more! Too much, in fact!

“Get over here!!!” (Followed by fluent Chinese banter.) The long-awaited, James Wan-produced Mortal Kombat is finally here! In this episode, we discuss the fallen bromance of Scorpion and Sub Zero, fond memories of the video game, and Shane's totally normal attraction to demon chicks with sharp teeth. Toasty!!!

Today we are excited to announce that Shane Harris has officially joined The Balance Podcast..or shall I say "The Balance MOVIE Podcast. Just a little twekk but yes, we've changed our name.  Today we discuss the Netflix film "The Mitchells vs the Machines." A brilliant piece of animation brought to you from the same humans who gave us Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse. This film has comedy, heart and a whole lot of technology we have all grown to love and fear. Enjoy the episode!

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is now Captain America and the Winter Soldier and we couldn't be more excited. This show was well executed and has us excited to see what Marvel has in store for us with this new generation of heroes. 

Hello all you. beautiful people. Today we give it to you raw and unfiltered: The 93rd annual Oscar Ceremony. You can play this while watching the Oscars so it will sync up and you can kick it with us! Micah, Kris and Shane get together via Zoom to watch and commentate on the award ceremony. I did no editing. The Zoom audio is mehhh.....but it gets the job done. Enjoy people! Love you all. 

?In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city.Director: Ben FalconeWriter: Ben FalconeStars: Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Jason Bateman"-IMDB

After disappearing from the limelight for quite some time...okay lets be real these films were never in the limelight. If the original Star Wars films were what George Lucas cooked for dinner, then Caravan of Courage and The Battle for Endor were his farts. There. I said it. If you're a Star Wars fan,  just watch them. If you're not, then maybe just get a little toasty, make a snack and do something else. Available on Disney Plus/ Disney +

Are you ready for the main event? Godzilla versus Kong. Ape versus Reptile. The ultimate SHOWDOWN. We wanted to have Shane on but he's not responding to any of our calls and it seems that no one knows where he is. He sent us an email with a corrupted file and we were able to successfully open it. We broadcast it live on this episode and honestly, we're scared for Shane. He doesn't sound like he's in a safe place. God(zilla) please help him. 

Watching Zack Snyder's Justice League after watching Joss Whedon's was like hopping into a jacuzzi after a freezing cold pool. It was good. It was better. Today we are joined by Shane Harris who actually watched the ZS cut before the JW cut, so he has a unique perspective on both films. Stop reading this and listen to the podcast. We love you all!

“After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.”

Today we discuss the Disney+ series "WandaVision in its entirety. The show was ambitious, creative and never wasted a moment building this unique universe..or one of many universes. The actors, writers, directors, producers and everyone in between pulled off every genre of film from the 50's and on perfectly. Don't miss this groundbreaking show. 

"Possessor follows an agent who works for a secretive organization that uses brain-implant technology to inhabit other people's bodies - ultimately driving them to commit assassinations for high-paying clients."

"A crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears."-IMDB

"Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case."

"John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garrity's experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven."

"While traveling with top-secret documents on a B-17 Flying Fortress, a female WWII pilot encounters an evil presence on board."This movie was creative to say the least, but we had some disagreements on where that creativity took the film. Enjoy!

Her loneliness is killing me... This episode we discuss the new documentary released on Hulu "Framing Britney Spears." Honestly, it didn't leave us feeling anything but sadness for Britney. 

"Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn)."

Synchronic is a designed drug made to mimic the effects of the psychedelic Ayahuasca. However, those who take it get a little more than what they bargained for. 

Released in 1975, "One Few Over the Cuckoo's Nest" offers a deep introspection into the human psyche. Blending the stigma of mental illness and the reality of anti-social behavior, this film gives us a pure glimpse into what it means to be human and pulls on your heartstrings the whole way through. 

Jiu Jitsu is a film with cutting-edge special effects and the brilliant acting ability of our beloved Nicolas Cage. This high budget film is a modern-day masterpiece in both it's story, dialogue and acting. Expect to see this up for Academy Awards in 2021. Just kidding. Disregard all of that. This movie was ridiculous. 

Russel Crowe stars in this bizarrely violent movie about “Roadragin.” We can't tell if it was good or not. It's...watchable. 

One of the strangest Sci-Fi films we have seen to date, David Bowie debuts in "The Man Who Fell To Earth," a story of an alien who comes to earth seeking water for his home planet. Along the way, sex, alcohol and money. 

Classic Nolan. This film was just as hard to talk about as it was to understand. Enjoy!

This episode we discuss the latest Pixar installment "Soul." A great film that was able to successfully balance humor, heart and...well...soul. 

Well... it's another DC movie. Enough said? 

'twas the night before the night before Christmas, during that damned quarantine, when three good friends thought to get together, and talk about the obscene. Seriously though, skip ahead like 15 minutes if you don't like bathroom humor. This episode, Kris and Micah hook up with their good friend Shane Harris to talk about Christmas, quarantine and organ transplants. Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss the final installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy--The Rise of Skywalker. Trying to keep continuity with The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, this film packs in a lot of information and plot points that may or may not be a good idea. We discuss just that. Enjoy!

We thought we could knock this movie out in one episode, but we were mistaken. To be honest, we could probably make a pt. 3. Foreshadowing? I don't know. Just enjoy. 

The Last Jedi is one of the most divisive installments in the Star Wars canon. Love and disdain for it literally split 50/50 amongst fans, Kris and Micah discuss their impressions of the film and what it means for the Star Wars universe moving forward. Enjoy!