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Y2K (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 13:55


This horror slasher comedy was written and directed by Kyle Mooney, in his directorial debut and produced by Jonah Hill. The film stars Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Denison, The Kid Laroi, Alicia Silverstone & Fred Durst. In this film, on New Years Eve 1999, a group of teenagers are attending a house party to celebrate but things take a dark turn when the technology turns on them and attacks and kills everyone who they see as a threat. This film debuted at South By Southwest Film Festival in March of 2024, then hit theaters nationwide on December 6th, 2024 before landing on HBO Max in April of 2025.

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (20th Anniversary)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 24:37


The final chapter in George Lucas' prequel trilogy retuned to theaters 20 years after its original 2005 release. The film was written and directed by George Lucas and sees Ewan MacGregor, Hayden Christianson, Natalie Portman, Frank Oz, Christopher Lee, Ian McDiarmid & Samuel L. Jackson all return to their respective roles. This was the 6th film in the “Star Wars” series and the third film in the prequel trilogy. This also marked the last film to be made by George Lucas before he sold the “Star Wars” brand and LucasFilm to Disney in 2012.

Presence (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 8:28


This supernatural thriller was written by David Koepp and directed by Steven Soderbergh & stars Chris Sullivan & Lucy Liu. In this film, when a family moves into a new home, the daughter slowly begins to feel a certain sense in the house that can be described as supernatural but not dark. This film originally debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January of 2024 but didn't hit theaters in the U.S. until January of 2025.

Companion (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 15:24


This film was written and directed by Drew Hancock and produced by the same team that brought us 2022's “Barbarian”. The film stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillen & Rupert Friend. In this film, a couple are joining a group of friends at a isolated lake house but things take a dark turn when it's revealed that the woman is actually an android and has committed a crime against them. The film hit theaters on January 31st, 2025 before landing on HBO Max in April.

Star Wars: Andor (S2: Ep. 1-3)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 10:20


The second and final season in the latest “Star Wars” series premiered on Disney+ on April 22nd, 2025. The series sees Diego Luna returns to the character role and joined by Stellan Skarsdard, Adria Arjona, Elizabeth Dulau & Denise Gough, who return from the previous season.

The Last of Us (S2: Ep. 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 14:53


The latest episode in the new season of the critically acclaimed series is now available on HBO Max.

WWE: Wrestlemania 41 (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 43:55


The biggest extravaganza in sports entertainment comes to us live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. This 2 night show featured 14 matches with 7 of which were championship matches. Night 1 saw “The Ring General” Gunther defend the World Heavyweight Championship against the 2025 Royal Rumble winner, “Main Event” Jey Uso. Jade Cardgill looks to settle the score with Naomi, the World Tag Team championships are on the line as the War Raiders take on The New Day. “The Mega Star” LA Knight defends the United States Championship against “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu. Rey Fenix goes one on one against El Grande Americano. Tiffany Stratton takes on “The Queen” Charolette Flair for the WWE Women's Championship. In the first main event, a triple threat match that saw “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns take on Seth “Freakin” Rollins & CM Punk. Night 2 saw another triple threat match as Iyo Sky defended the Women's World Championship against Rhea Ripley & Bianca Belair. Damien Priest took on Drew McIntyre in a Sin City Street Fight. “The Mad Dog” Bron Breakker put the Intercontinental Championship on the line in a Fatal 4 Way match against Finn Balor, Penta & Dominick Mysterio. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend their Women's Tag Team Championships against Lyra Valkera and a “mystery partner”. Randy Orton looks to compete in his 20th Wrestlemania match against a “mysterious opponent”. “The Phenomenal One” AJ Styles battles “The Maverick” Logan Paul. In the second main event, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes defends the WWE Championship against John Cena.

Sinners (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 12:17


This film was written, produced & directed by Ryan Coogler and stars Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Omar Miller & Delroy Lindo. In this film, in the year 1932, 2 twin brothers move back home to a small town in Mississippi after 7 years in Chicago. Their plan is to open up their own business for music, food & service but on opening night, their plans go up in smoke when a trio of vampires come to town. The film was originally slated for a March 2025 release but swapped their date with “Mickey 17” and hit theaters on April 18, 2025.

Daredevil: Born Again (Season Finale)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 14:40


The final episode for the latest spinoff series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are now available on Disney+.

The Last of Us (S2: Ep. 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 16:32


The second season of the award winning series has officially dropped the first episode on HBO Max. Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey return to this live action adaptation of the critically acclaimed video game series.

Becoming A Spectacle (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 21:13


This WWE documentary gives fans a never before seen glimpse behind the scenes of one the most famous event in professional wrestling and entertainment, Wrestlemania IX which took place on April 4th, 1993 live from the Caesear's Place in Las Vegas, Nevada. This documentary dives deep into the making of event and inside the locker room during one the most shocking and memorable moments during the main event that which saw Bret “The Hitman” Hart defending the WWE Championship against Yokozuna. Other matches from that card included Undertaker against Giant Gonzales, the Headshrinkers taking on the Steiner Brothers. “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels defending the Intercontinental Championship against Tatanka, Razor Ramon versus Bob Backlund, Doink versus Crush and Lex Luger making his WWE debut against Mr. Perfect. This event also saw the return of Hulk Hogan as he teams with Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake to take on the WWE Tag Team Champions, Money Inc., “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and IRS.

Newtopia (Series Review)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 10:10


This Korean zombie series is based on the novel, “Influenza” by Han Sang-woon. The series is 8 episodes long and all are available on Amazon Prime Video. The story follows a young couple on the verge of a breakup when a zombie apocalypse hits the City of Seoul, South Korea. The guy is a solider in the South Korean army while the girl is a government official.

Mickey 17 (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 13:52


This sci fi dark comedy was directed by Bong Joon Ho and is based on the 2022 novel, “Mickey 7” by Edward Ashton. The film stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette & Mark Ruffalo. In this film, during a colonization mission, a man is hired for a special role. In the event of his death, he will be cloned and reprogrammed as if nothing happened but things take a dark turn when he is accidentally cloned twice. This film would hit theaters nationwide on March 7th, 2025.

Not Just A Goof (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 22:48


This documentary was brought together by 2 filmmakers who were inspired by the 1995 classic animated film, “A Goofy Movie”. This documentary was released 30 years to the day following the original film on Disney+. See never before seen footage from the making of the film which also includes interviews from director, Kevin Lima and the voices of “Goofy”, Bill Farmer & his son “Max”, Jason Marsden. Even get a behind the scenes look at the amazing soundtrack which features the recording sessions with singing sensation, Tevin Campbell.

One of Them Days (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 9:04


This buddy comedy was directed Lawrence Lamont, produced by Issa Rae and stars Keke Palmer & SZA. In this film, 2 roommates must come up with $1500 to pay their rent by the end of the day or face eviction all the while going through a series of unfortunate event. This film hit theaters on January 17, 2025 before landing on Netflix later in April.

Daredevil: Born Again (Ep. 5 - 7)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 12:16


The latest episodes of Marvel's newest spinoff series are now available on Disney+.

A Working Man (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 15:19


This film was co written, produced and directed by David Ayer, based on the 2014 novel, “Levon's Trade” and stars Jason Statham, Michael Pena & David Harbour. This film was also produced and co written by Sylvester Stallone. In this film, a construction worker is asked to help find the daughter of his boss after she is kidnapped over the weekend by Russian mercenaries. Ayer & Statham come together again after last year's film, “The Beekeeper”. This film was a joint production with Amazon / MGM released the film nationwide on March 28, 2025 while Warner Bros. handled the international markets.

The Woman in the Yard (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 13:41


This psychological thriller was directed by Jaume Collet - Serra, produced by Blumhouse and stars Danielle Deadwyler & Okwui Okpokwasili. In this film, a widowed mother lives on farm with her two children after the death of their husband and father but soon things take a dark turn when a mysterious woman begins to appear in their yard wearing an all black dress that conceals her face. This film hit theaters nationwide on March 28, 2024.

Anora (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 11:33


This film was written, produced, edited & directed by Sean Baker and stars Mikey Madison. In this film, a stripper in New York meets a high profile Russian guy from a prominent family and the 2 fall in love but their relationship is put to the test when the guy's mother finds out about it. This film debuted at the Cannes' Film Festival in May of 2024, where it won the festival's highest award, the Palme d'Or. It hit theaters nationwide on October 18, 2024 & went won to win 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director & Best Actress for Madison's performance.

The Twister: Caught in the Storm (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 11:04


This Netflix documentary recalls the story of a disastrous F-5 tornado that tore through the small town of Joplin, Missouri in 2011. Many survivors tell their stories of fear, survival and triumph.

Daredevil: Born Again (Ep. 3 & 4)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 17:46


The newest episodes in Marvel's latest spinoff series are now available on Disney+.

Heretic (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 11:32


This psychological thriller was written, produced and directed by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods and stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher & Chloe East. In this film, 2 Mormon missionaries are sent to a man's house to answer questions about their faith, however things take a dark and twisted turn when the man is not who he claims to be. This film debuted on the Toronto Film Festival in September of 2024 and then hit theaters nationwide in November later that year before landing on the streaming service, MAX, in March of 2025. Hugh Grant's performance earn him Best Actor nominations from the Golden Globes & the Critics' Choice Awards.

Paradise (Season 1 Review)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 12:09


This 8 episode series debuted on Hulu in January of 2025. The series stars Sterling K. Brown, James Mardsen, Juliana Nicholson, Krys Marshall & Sarah Shahi. In this series, after a “doomsday” event has wiped out a majority of North America, the President of United States and 25,000 “wealthy individuals” are living in a city wide underground bunker. The story truly unfolds after a mysterious death has occurred in the White House and leads down a road of conspiracy and political thrillers. As of February 2025, the show has already been confirmed for a second season.

The Electric State (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 15:30


This Netflix Original film was directed by Anthony & Joe Russo, based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Simon Stalenhag and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Giacarlo Esposito & Stanley Tucci. This film also has a voice over cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Jenny Slate, Brian Cox & Anthony Mackie. In this film, set in an alternate 1994, humans & machines live among each other. First, as allies but later as enemies and then machines become outlawed. However, when a young girl befriends a strange robot, the adventure to uncover a terrible government secret begins. This film debuted on Netflix on March 14th, 2025 after a special theatrical release back in February 2025.

Daredevil: Born Again (Ep. 1 & 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 11:36


This new Disney+ original series is both a new look at the dark hero but also a continuation of Netflix's 3 seasons as well as the “Defenders” series. Charlie Cox reprises his role as “Matt Murdock / Daredevil” and Vincent D'Onofrio returns as “Wilson Fisk / Kingpin” along with a few others from the Netflix original series.

WWE: Elimination Chamber (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 11:36


The final stop on the Road to Wrestlemania is the Elimination Chamber. This Premium Live Event was live from Rogers' Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 6 men and women compete in the Chamber match to the title spot at Wrestlemania. The Women's match saw Bayley, Roxanne Perez, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Liv Morgan & Alexa Bliss to determine who will face the Women's World Champion. On the men's side, John Cena looks to capture one last title match in during his retirement tour. Cena competes against CM Punk, Damien Priest, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul to see who will face the WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. In a tag team match, the WWE Women's Champion, Tiffany Stratton teams with WWE Hall of Famer and Toronto's own, Trish Stratus to take on Nia Jax & Candace LeRay. In an Unsanctioned Match, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owen's looks to end their feud once and for all. Plus, the WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes is put in the hot seat as he must decide whether or not to join “The Final Boss” The Rock, by “selling his soul” to him.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man (Season Finale)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 13:44


All 10 episodes of the animated spinoff series are now available on Disney+.

The Gorge (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 15:46


This Apple+ Original film was directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Miles Teller, Anya Taylor Joy & Sigourney Weaver. In this film, 2 elite snipers from different countries are tasked with protecting a gorge from an unknown enemy but things take a terrifying turn when they discover the horrible truth about their mission. This film debuted on Apple TV on February 14th, 2025 and became the biggest opening on the platform since last year's, “WOLFS”.

Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 16:08


This film is directed by Julius Onah, is the 4th film in the “Captain America” series, the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is a continuation of the Disney+ series, “The Falcon & Winter Soldier”. Anthony Mackie returns as the titular character and is joined by Shira Haas, Xosha Roquenmore & Giancarlo Esposito. Returning are Danny Ramirez & Carl Lumbly reprising their previous roles. Also joining the cast is Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, a character that was originally played by William Hurt before his tragic passing in 2022. In this film, Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, is tasked to stop a new threat who has a plan to bring down the US Government but it becomes more complicated when President Ross and his administration are compromised & then targeted. William Hurt played “Ross” in 3 previous MCU films before his sudden passing. Marvel originally decided to scrap the character for the film but due to Harrison Ford wanting to join, Kevin Feige and Marvel agreed. The film hit theaters on February 14th, 2025.

The Monkey (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 19:13


This horror film is based on the short story of the same name by Stephen King, directed by Osman Perkins and stars Theo James, Tatiana Malsany, Adam Scott & Elijah Wood. In this film, twin brothers discover of a toy monkey in their father's closet and disregard it as nothing more than a toy. But when people start dying, their lives take a dark turn into isolation and obsession into adulthood. This film marks the 51st film that is based on a Stephen King novel. The film hit theaters February 21st, 2025

Heart Eyes (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 17:28


This horror slasher film was directed by Josh Ruben and stars Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Michaela Watkins, Jordana Brewster & Devon Sawa. In this film, a newly dating couple are stalked by a serial killer who has been targeting couples on Valentine's Day over the past few years in different cities across the country. This film hit theaters on February 7, 2025

Flow (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 10:52


This animated feature was written and directed by Gintz Zillaboldis and follows the story of 5 different animals who must work together aboard a small boat after the world becomes flooded. The film has no dialogue or voiceover cast. It debuted at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and became the first film from Latvia to win a Golden Globe. The film has also garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.

Cobra Kai (Series Finale)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 21:35


The hit series has come to an end with its final episodes being made available on Netflix. See the exciting conclusion of the series in its entirety as William Zabka, Ralph Macchio and the whole cast return for one last season.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man (Ep. 6 - 8)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 12:43


The newest episodes of Marvel's latest animated series are now available on Disney+. *** Spoilers Ahead****

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 14:24


The sequel to the surprise 2018 hit was once again written & directed by Christian Gudegast and sees Gerard Butler & O'Shea Jackson Jr. return to their respective roles. Joining the cast this time around are Evin Ahmad, Meadow Williams, Salvatore Esposito & Swen Temmel. In this film, a heist crew known as the Panthers, set their eyes on a big score in Belgium but their plans soon change when an old foe from their past appears in the form of a Sheriff from California wanting to “help” them. Plans of a sequel began towards the end of 2020. Butler & Jackson agreed to the film after Gudegast was confirmed also to return. Due to several changes in distributors, the film saw numerous changes in release dates before settling on January 10, 2025.

Super Bowl LIX (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 12:41


The final game of the 2024 season is upon us. Live from the Caesar's Palace Superdome in New Orleans, LA, we have Super Bowl 59. In the home corner, we have the Philadelphia Eagles, the NFC champions, who are looking to avenge their 2022 heartbreaking defeat at the hands of their current opponent. In the visiting corner, we have the reigning and defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, the AFC Champions, who are looking to make history as they try to become the first team ever to win 3 Super Bowls consecutively. The halftime show is sponsored by Apple Music and features a performance from Grammy Award winning rapper, Kendrick Lamar.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man (Ep. 1 - 5)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 11:04


Marvel's newest animated series has officially dropped a new episode on Disney+. This new look into the Web Slinger take place in alternate universe within the MCU but has all the cast of characters just in different roles.

The Wild Robot (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 12:31


This animated film was written and directed by Chris Sanders, based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Peter Brown and has a voiceover cast that includes Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Conner, Bill Nighy, Catherine O'Hara, Ving Rhames & Mark Hamill. In this film, a robot crash lands in the forest and takes on the responsibility of raising and protecting a newborn bird and meets new friends and encounters odd enemies along the way. This movie debuted at the Toronto Film Festival on September 8th, 2024 before hitting theaters nationwide on September 27th. The film has been nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the British Academy Film Awards.

WWE: Royal Rumble (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 23:45


The Road to Wrestlemania begins with the Royal Rumble. 30 men and women compete for a shot at the World Championship at Wrestlemania. The men's match featured past winners like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, John Cena & Drew McIntyre, featured former World Champions, Damien Priest, CM Punk & The Miz. This match also saw the return of “The Phenomenal One” AJ Styles. The women's also had its share of returns such as “The Queen” Charolette Flair & Alexa Bliss. Their match featured both former winners such as Bayley & Bianca Belair and former World champions like Liv Morgan & Nia Jax. The WWE Tag Team Championships were on the line as the team of #DIY, Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano defend against The Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin in a 2 Out of 3 Falls match. Finally, a Ladder match for the WWE Championship as “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes defending against “The Prize Fighter” Kevin Owens in hopes to end their blood feud once and for all.

Wolf Man (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 18:28


This horror film was co written and directed by Leigh Whannell, is a reboot of the classic Universal monster movie series and stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner & Sam Jaeger. In this film, a man returns to home after his father's death to clear out his farm. While there he and his encounter a mysterious creature that attacks them one evening. The man must protect his family at all costs but realizes that he's wounded by the creature and is slowly changing. This film comes after Universal's failed attempt to start a “Dark Universe” with their movie monsters back in 2017. Universal returned to this concept after Whannell's success with 2020's “The Invisible Man”. After director, Derek Cianfrance & actor Ryan Gosling left the project in 2023, Whannell was brought on board. Gosling remained attached to the project but as an executive producer.

Back In Action (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 13:54


This Netflix original film was co written and directed by Seth Gordon and stars Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Kyle Chandler & Glenn Close. In this film, 2 secret agents faked their own deaths after discovering that they were pregnant but after 15 years of being off the grid, trouble has found them once again. This film marks the first for Foxx since being hospitalized for the majority of 2023, as well as the first for Diaz since announcing her retirement from acting back in 2014. Diaz's last film appearance was in 2014's “Annie”, which also starred Foxx.

NFL Playoffs: Conference Championship (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 9:47


The 3rd and final round before the Super Bowl comes to the remaining four teams. In the NFC Championship, 2 of the NFC East teams are up as the Philadelphia Eagles led by QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquan Barkley go up against their divisional rival, the Washington Commanders, led by the rookie QB, Jaylen Daniels. The Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2017 but came up short in 2022 and the Commanders are looking for their first Super Bowl appearance since 1992. In the AFC Championship Game, we have a true heavyweight bout as the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make history by becoming the first team to win 3 Super Bowls in a row. On the other hand are the Buffalo Bills, led by MVP candidate, QB Josh Allen who have a chance make their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994.

WWE: Saturday Night's Main Event (2025)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 12:02


The second SNME comes live from the Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio, Texas and is the final stop before the Royal Rumble next Saturday. The Women's World Championship is on the line as Rhea Ripley defends against Nia Jax, “The Monster Among Men” Braun Strowman goes one on one against “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu, “The Mad Dog” Bron Breakker defends the Intercontinental Championship against “The Celtic Warrior”, Sheamus. In the main event, “The Ring General” Gunther put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against “Main Event” Jey Uso. Plus, in a traditional contract signing segment, the reigning WWE Champion, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes comes face to face with the number one contender, “The Prize Fighter” Kevin Owens all under the eye of the special guest, the NXT general, the Hall of Famer & San Antonio's own, “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels. These 2 are scheduled for a Ladder Match for the WWE Championship at next week's PLE, the Royal Rumble.

Conclave (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 11:46


This political thriller was directed by Edward Berger, is based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris of the same name and stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow & Sergio Castellitto. In this film, after the sudden death of The Pope, a conclave is organized by The Dean, who manages to summon a handful of worthy successors. However, on the Eve of the Conclave, many accusations & stories begin to circulate surrounding the chosen candidates which then spark heated debates on who shall be the next Pope. This film debuted at the Telluride Film Festival in August of 2024 before hitting theaters nationwide later in the year in October. The film has already received 8 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor for Fiennes and Best Supporting Actress for Rossellini.

Megalopolis (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 13:32


This science fiction fantasy film was written, produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola and has a star studded cast that includes Adam Driver, Nathalie Emanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, Shia LaBouf, Aubrey Plaza, Jon Voight, Jason Schwartzman, Talia Shire, Laurence Fishbourne, D.B. Sweeney & Dustin Hoffman. In this film, a Roman story is told in a futuristic setting as a eccentric architect clashes with a corrupt mayor of the city over the future of city's economy and developments. Francis Ford Coppola has been waiting over 4 decades to make this film but never the money and or scripts together. Plans were announced in 1989 and 2001 with no action taken. Coppola spend a large sum of his own money to get this movie made and it went into production in 2022. The film debuted at The Cannes Film Festival in May of 2024 before hitting theaters nationwide later in November.

NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 14:58


Round 2 of the NFL Playoffs has arrived. The remaining 8 teams are battling for a spot in the Conference Championship and one more step to the Super Bowl. The defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs are hosting the Houston Texans. The number 1 seeded, Detroit Lions take on the Washington Commanders. The Philadelphia Eagles are set to take on the LA Rams and then in the battle of the top 2 MVP candidates, Lamar Jackson leads the Baltimore Ravens to take on Josh Allen & the Buffalo Bills.

The Top 10 Movies of 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 14:16


We've seen the rest and now it's time for the best. These are the best movies of the year with a few honorable mentions.

Skeleton Crew (Season Finale)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 13:58


All 8 episodes of the latest spinoff series in the Star Wars franchise are available now on Disney+.

Nosferatu (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 10:38


Robert Eggers writes & directs this gothic horror film that is based on Bram Stroker's original 1897 novel, “Dracula” and is a remake of the 1922 silent film, “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror”. The film stars Bill Skarsgard, Lily Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Emma Corrin & Wilem Dafoe. In this film, set in the 1830s, a young realtor is sent to an old mansion in order to sell the property. However, little does he know that the buyer is a demonic creature that is forever cursed to walk the Earth as a vampire. This film had been in production since 2015 and was a passion project for Eggers but delayed the film until 2022. The film hit theaters on Christmas Day in 2024 and went on to become the highest grossing film in Eggers' career.

NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Weekend (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 16:07


The playoffs have arrived and this is Round 1 or the Wildcard Round. The Houston Texans hosted the LA Chargers, the Baltimore Ravens met their divisional rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Buffalo Bills battled the Denver Broncos, the Philadelphia Eagles took on the Green Bay Packers & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers matched up against the Washington Commanders. Due to the tragic forest fires in Southern California, the game between the LA Rams & the Minnesota Vikings was moved to the University of Arizona Stadium in Phoenix.

Kraven The Hunter (2024)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 20:35


Sony's 6th film in their cinematic universe was directed by JC Chandor and stars Aaron Taylor Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose, Alessandro Nivola & Fred Hechinger. In this film, after an encounter with a lion leaves a young teenager with super human abilities, he leaves his father and half brother behind to live on his own. 15 years later and now a man, Kraven spends his life catching criminals in Russia & Europe but then the past returns for him in the form of a mysterious organization that could use a man with his abilities. This movie had been tossed around during the pandemic in hopes for the character to join the MCU. However, the script went through several writers and rewrites and eventually became part of Sony's spinoff cinematic universe. The film's initial 2023 release date was pushed back due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA Strike. In December 2024 after the film bombed at the box office, Sony announced that this would be the final film in this cinematic universe.

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