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Inspired by nerdy debates about Star Wars, The Balance Podcast is a weekly show where we discuss movies and television. Subscribe and follow!

Micah A. Lee, Kristopher Solorzano and Shane Harris


    • Jan 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Balance Movie Podcast

    Dexter: New Blood-Series Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 90:33


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

    The Matrix: Resurrections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 57:48


    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!

    Off-Balance // Dexter: New Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 38:59


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

    Off-Balance: Malignant w/ Micah A. Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 14:05


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

    The Suicide Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 101:49


    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?

    The Green Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 50:58


    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.

    Fear Street: 1978 and 1666

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 58:12


    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?

    Loki: Season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 80:49


    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!

    Fear Street: 1994

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 77:37 Transcription Available


    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. 

    The Tomorrow War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 64:41 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Luca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 73:38


    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!

    Bo Burnham: Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 69:04


    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.

    The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 72:56


    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!!

    A Quiet Place Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 68:11


    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!

    Army of the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 73:01


    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!

    The Woman in the Window

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 52:20


    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!

    Mortal Kombat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 67:16


    “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!!!

    The Mitchells vs the Machines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 65:24


    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!

    Captain America and the Winter Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 64:03


    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. 

    Oscars 2021 w/ The Balance Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 219:36


    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. 

    Thunder Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 59:57


    ?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

    Ewoks: Caravan of Courage and The Battle for Endor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 73:26


    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 +

    Godzilla vs. Kong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 63:37


    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. 

    Zack Snyder's Justice League

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 85:34


    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!

    Nomadland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 35:08


    “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.”

    WandaVision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 85:50


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 68:32


    "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."

    I Care A Lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 54:22


    "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

    The Little Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 52:21


    "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."

    Greenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 40:36


    "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."

    Shadow in the Cloud

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 38:50


    "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!

    Framing Britney Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 40:05


    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. 

    Young Frankenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 61:39


    "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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 37:13


    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. 

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 61:49


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 41:06


    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. 

    Unhinged

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 44:01


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

    The Man Who Fell To Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 41:29


    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. 

    Tenet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 63:46


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

    Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 36:57


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

    Wonder Woman 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 50:08


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

    Are you sure this is a Christmas episode? ft. Shane Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 67:40


    '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!

    The Rise of Skywalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 97:26


    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!

    The Last Jedi pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 40:14


    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 pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 42:52


    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!

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