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In the interim between recordings, the world lost George Wendt, and we start off this episode by honoring the man and what he meant to your Say Reporters by celebrating those parts of his career that have not only touched our lives but transcended to become the bedrock of the people we are.After that, Sejohn takes a brief moment to share with the group some of the particulars about his visit to Los Angeles that led to us to having an approved absence episode last. Then Devon, despite trying to get out has been pulled back into the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate after its release on the PS4 and PS5, and both of your hosts have some interesting things to share after the extensive testing they have put the latest version of the game through. Finally, we tease the multitude of things that will be discussed in our next episode as we prepare to catchup on all the non-Brendan Fraser fun that was had in May 2025 that was sadly preempted by Mr. Wendt's unexpected passing. Thank you for the laughs George… this episode is for you.

As another Brendan Fraser History Month comes to a close we dedicate this year's finale to an episode long discussion about the Harold Ramis directed “Bedazzled” celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Of course before we can get to that we have to spend the requisite 16 minutes discussing the current series finale episode of “Suits: LA” Freedom and bring a close to our experiment in a weekly recap of a television show. Make sure you stick around after the episode ends for a special surprise from your friends at The Say Report in the spirit of the season! 

It has been a big and bold week for the Say Reporters and we are here to share it all with you.First we get the penultimate recap of “Suits LA” out of the way and aside from the inclusion of Louis LItt it was just another example of why this show was ultimately cancelledThen Devon has a quiz for Sejohn comprised of the four questions he got wrong when putting his Adam Sandler knowledge to the test at a local pub trivia night focused on his filmsNext a brief examination of the now common practice of offering video games a few days earlier than release date at a premium cost and how we found a way to avoid that nonsense using old access codes and Xbox Game Pass.Finally we get to the real meat of the episode when we discuss all of the Brendan Fraser films that have been discussed on the show in celebration of Brendan Fraser History Month and construct a tier list based on our feelings about his performances in each.

This week's episode starts with an examination of the holiday that is Mother's Day and how its lack of religious overtones gives it the unique ability to be celebrated with personal traditions rather than societal onesThen despite the news that Suits LA has officially been cancelled Devon recaps the episode and confirms we will still be recapping the remaining two episodes before the show finishes. Once all of that is out of the way we focus on the real meaning of Brendan Fraser History Month by discussing his latest released feature length film “Brothers” and the incredible layers he brings to his performance as Peace Officer Farful. Finally to cool things off Devon finally gives some time to the 3AM by Matchbox 20 after an impromptu performance, then we make good on discussing some Dragon themed games, though to keep things Say Reportey Devon dropped the ball on Dragon Quest III and instead brings Double Dragon Gaiden in for Show and Tell against Sejohn's summation of his time with Dragon Age: The Veilguard

This episode marks the start of 2025's celebration of Brendan Fraser History Month and we start things off slow and easy by looking at his first appearance in “King of the Hill” Season Five Episode Five: “Peggy Makes the Big Leagues”After that Devon shares his experiences watching through the Bruce Campbell masterpiece “The Adventures of Briscoe County Jr.” Then after we recap episode 10 of “Suits LA” we look at the current state of the world as the trade wars continue and we begin to see their effects in the Video Game and Retail spaces Finally we wrap things up with a spoiler-filled discussion about the latest entry in the MCU: “Thunderbolts*” where we discuss everything including how Devon called what that asterisk actually stands for in the title. 

This week's episode kicks off with two 16 minute rounds of SPOILERS related to our current feature of a “Suits LA” recap and a balls to the walls no holds barred discussion of Ryan Coogler's newest film “Sinners” if you wish to avoid that we recommend skipping to around the 42 minute mark. After that fun Devon actually makes good on a Say Report promise and blesses the episode with a retelling of the events of Office Trivia night at a local pub and how well that went for him and his family. Then the conversation continues as we discuss CBS Cancellations, Steaming Streaming Sentiments, and some first hand accounts from the frontlines of trying to preorder Nintendo's newest console

In this month's very special episode we are taking a look at the first straight-to-DVD entry in the American Pie franchise… Band Camp. This is the film that establishes that the Stiflers have always been the main characters of the franchise and that the only connective tissue stronger than that is Jim's Dad Noah Levenstein.

We kick off our 4/20 Easter episode with a recap of last week's episode of Suits LA before Devon outlines the adventures he went on during his long Holiday Weekend.Then Sejohn shares his latest exploration in the the world of Streaming entertainment, leading to a discussion about the current state of Artificial Intelligence. Finally things turn cinematic as Devon teases his experience with Ryan Coogler's latest film "Sinners" and Sejohn explains the films he plans to enjoy now that they are available for home entertainment consumption.

This episode kicks off with a discussion about the latest trend that is sweeping the nation and keeping your Say Reporters from seeing “A Minecraft Movie” in the theaters and how it relates to another piece of cinema that elicits a response from the audience “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.Then the conversation picks back up regarding the cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 and how with the tariffs the machine may cost as much as Seven Hundred Dollars at launch.From there the weekly recap of “Suits LA” helps prove that the first six episodes were written before the next seven by acting as a tribute to the late John Amos that borders on being creepy and exploitive Finally Sejohn shares his experiences with the first few hours of “Dragon Age: The Veilguard”And how even without the controversy that it has kicked up the game is just an average experience in line with the rest of the series.

Acknowledging the level of luxury that things like Toys and Video Games inhabit, this week's episode starts with a sobering discussion about Nintendo's newly announced successor to the Switch and what it may mean for the future of the entire gaming market.Then the talk turns to television for five minutes dedicated to “Beyond the Gates” and the weekly recap of “Suits LA” The reticule then lands on the state of the cinematic industry in Sejohn's neck of the woods and why he has to be more discerning about not only the films he chooses to watch, but also how and when he'll watch them. Finally we wrap things up with a celebration of some indie games before Devon reminds us that all of the gaming console companies have their faults by sharing his latest disappointing experience on his Playstation 5.

Devon lost himself to the game this past week and spends the bulk of this episode discussing his time with “Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark” and the good, bad, and horny that the game has to offer. Sejohn then shares his gaming experiences over the past week with his jump into the full retail release of “Backpack Hero” and overall he feels like the game may have become a bit bloated in the interimAfter that Sejohn discusses the new Hulu series “Paradise,” Devon provides this week's recap of “Suits LA,” and the Say Reporters make sure everyone knows their feelings about a certain group of fascist assholes. 

This episode explores the origins and accolades of Ketchup Entertainment, distributor behind “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” since neither of The Say Reporters were able to see the movie this past week.  Then we talk about the video games we have been and are planning on playing this coming week and how it feels like the entire industry is in a bit of a holding pattern as we all collectively wait for the Switch 2 Direct coming in two weeks time. Finally Devon has a sobering discussion about the cancellation of “American Dad” on TBS and how the world has convinced itself that FOX will pick the series back up for broadcast despite that being less than conjecture at this point. 

Devon kicks off this week's episode with a marvelous account of his visit to the dentist for a root canal this past week and how it reminded him of how special the early days of The Marvel Cinematic Universe truly were. Sejohn picks things up from there by leading the discussion to the 2025 Best Animated Feature “Flow” and both of your host-companions have a lot to say about their time with it and why they feel it took home the highest accolades from the Academy and what that might mean for the medium going forwardThis leads to Devon dazzling us with a recap of the third episode of “Suits LA” and how while it ultimately was more fun than the second it does provide some insight into why criminal trials tend to be wrapped up in a single episode. Finally we examine the games we played to celebrate MARIO DAY on March 10th and the new speed running exercise one of your hosts will be embarking on beginning this week!

This week's episode gets right into the recap as we discuss the very safe second episode of “Suits LA.” Then Sejohn was turned off by the art style of the new Beat ‘Em Up game releasing this week featuring Lee Falk's The Phantom that he ended up skipping the demo, and Devon is standing by to confirm the game isn't much better when being interacted with. This leads the discussion towards some of our good and bad experiences with gaming before we discuss how there used to be whole stores dedicated to selling toys and how that industry has changed in our lifetimes.Finally we discuss the Lost Media Trailer for the cancelled CW Powerpuff Girls adaptation that totally made us regretful that the series never came to fruition. 

This episode has Devon seeing red when a third show uses the inciting incident from the film and novel “Fletch” for its plot. After that Sejohn helps gets things back on track with the introduction of our new segment where we dedicate 16 minutes to recapping the latest episode “Suits LA”  and after the first episode both Say Reporters are left with more questions than answers.Then a brief glimpse in to the video games we have been playing leads to a revelation for Sejohn regarding “Monolith” becoming “Star of Providence” after being acquired by Dunkey's Big Mode Studios and a promise to report back next episode after some more research.Bringing it in for a landing Devon shares his thoughts about the final episode of “My Name is Earl,” after rewatching the series in the wake of Ethan Suplee revealing the originally planned finale we missed due to series being unceremoniously and unexpectedly cancelled. 

In this very special episodes your Say Reporters do what they can to damn the MAN and save the EMPIRE as they celebrate the film's 30th anniversary!Along the way both of your host-companions reveal how this film touched them in significant and personal ways and is more than likely directly responsible for them growing up to be the men they are today. The Time to Hesitate is Through… listen and enjoy Episode Artwork by Dayle Decker

In this episode of The Say Report we have finally muddled through all the legalese related to the AMC A-List and are happy to report our findings, before using it as a leaping off point to discuss the changes made to the subscriber agreements for Hulu and Disney+ and why you still will need two memberships if you want to access all that both platforms have to offer.Then Sejohn takes some time to share his experiences with “The Pedestrian” before Devon lavishes praise on Gelato Games for their prompt response to a glitch in their latest release “Guns of Fury” and how good customer service sometimes isn't good enough for fans of the metroidvania genre.Closing things off is a discussion about the changes we have noticed in broadcast television that may be acting as harbingers of the type of content to come as our world changes. 

In this SPOILERIFIC bonus Mini Review, that admittedly stretches the definition, the Say Reporters take a moment to express their feelings on the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what it may indicate for the future of these films. 

This episode marks the 500th piece of The Say Report related media and to celebrate the occasion we aren't doing anything flashy or impressive.Instead we buckle down to share how cold it is in each of your respective Say Reporters regions, discuss how we're feeling after the events of Super Bowl LIX, discuss some Hallmark movies, new plans for consuming media, the latest example of Sony puppeting a course, and the recently released Metroidvania that claims to have added some Metal Slug into the mix. 

One of your hosts has a new desk this episode and to demonstrate its versatility spends the first 8 minutes or so of the episode folding laundry. Mundane chores present a nice way for The Say Reporters to dip their heads into some of the darker things that have been going on in the country the past week and helps support the ways we find to distract from all that negativity. Devon has decided to distract himself by jumping back in to the world of TMNT: Splintered Fate using the new DLC featuring Casey Jones as an excuse and while the new content has fixed a lot of the issues he was experiencing with the game there are some new wrinkles to discuss. Sejohn meanwhile has utilized film and television as his distractions and lovely discussions about the first season of “Creature Commandos” and the films he got to watch at this year's Sundance Festival abound

Start this episode up at twenty past and we'll guarantee you some solid companionship... since it'll be 4:20 somewhere! 

After our latest recording session we accidentally stumbled into a discussion about the newest animated Spider-Man series on Disney+ and decided to use that as an excuse to resurrect our mini review format in a bonus mini review episode. 

Sejohn indulged in Devon's request and used his local ABC affiliate's website to watch an episode of High Potential and now The Say Reporters are applying their vast knowledge of popular culture to determine if the episode was written by AI or if Rob Thomas (not the Matchbox 20 guy) is actually responsible for this extremely strange episode of televisionFollowing that up we discuss the futures of Sony's Playstation and Microsoft's Xbox brands in the wake of the Switch 2 reveal. On the topic of Nintendo we share more fan-generated content from Devon's sister Dayle as she offers her thoughts and complaints related to the Pokemon cards promotions currently going on at McDonald's.Finally Devon spent some more time with Super Adventure Island 2 and his “Random” experiences may shock and amaze you.

We kick off Season 9 of The Say Report with a look at the current events going on in our world, from the ban of TikTok officially going into effect, the “Sober Curious” movement and what that really means, and the strange occurrence in Philly where a fan was held accountable for their actions. After that Devon has a PSA about “Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” that segues nicely into a discussion about all we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 after it was confirmed in a reveal by The N this past week.Finally some discussion about “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” and “Super Adventure Island II” help end this first episode kicking off our ninth year as Say Reporters.

Kicking off our Season 8 Finale we discuss the latest rumors and goings ons in the tech and video game industries as CES 2025 has come to an end. Then Devon has some thoughts to share about “Den of Thieves: Pantera” which is perfect for Sejohn who has been left a bit confused by all of the discourse about the film he has been seeing online. Finally we turn our eye to the goings on of Television where happily we can report that there are some new and enjoyable sitcoms out there in the forms of “Shifting Gears” and “Happy's Place.” Then unfortunately with the new syndication licensing deals for 2025 Devon was forced to face the first few seasons of “NCIS” and he learned first hand how much that show has changed over the past 20 or so years. 

It is the first episode of 2025 and the penultimate episode of Season Eight of the Say Report which means things are going to get a little out of pocket. First we spend a solid amount of time discussing our video game experiences with Sejohn finally pulling the trigger on getting a PS5 and Devon getting tired of all the misinformation that is being released about the successor to the Nintendo Switch. It all culminates in the sharing of our schedules and plans for gaming over the next few weeks before he purchases live during the show an additional RetroTink for broader gaming utility. Then we turn our attention to the sequels that are coming out this year that have us excited, before discussing “Wicked” and its digital release after 40 days at the cinema and the threat to make the already long film even longer by including a previously cut “Friendship Montage.” This culminates in Devon revealing his plans to actually read the source material novel as a way to cope with the second part not releasing until November.Finally we turn our attention to Television leading to an absolutely insane rant from Devon about his feelings as they relate to Pop Culture Jeopardy.Strap in and get ready for this absolute Roller Coaster of an episode. 

It's time for this year's celebration of the Ninja-Tivity and the Say Reporters are looking back thirty years into their youth to celebrate "3 Ninjas Kick Back." 

In a coda to the three films from Ben Affleck we covered in 2023, we take a look at a film that was delayed to 2004 to avoid competing with "Paycheck."That's right we are taking the time to Survive, "Surviving Christmas."As a bonus at the end we do an impromtu unboxing of one of NECA's Black Friday Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Blind Box offerings... which seems perfectly suited to the audio medium.Episode Artwork by Dayle Decker 

In this two days till Christmas 2024 episode we do a nice job covering everything by starting with an analysis of the new Superman film's teaser trailer.Then we make good on our promise to discuss the Christmas entertainment we have been watching including: “Red One,” “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” “That Christmas,” “Dear Santa,” and “Hot Frosty.”Finally to cap everything off we talk about the games we have been playing to pass these yuletide times, which spirals into a discussion about the emerging debate about modern games not being as good a their retro counterparts. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday for you and yours this season. See you next week for the continuation of our NInja-tivity festivities.

This week's episode we take another look at the film “Wicked: Part One” as it celebrates finally having made more money than “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” at the box office. As a bonus now that both Say Reporters have experienced Jon M. Chu's take on the source material we can embark upon a nice deep dive into the film and the fact that only half of the story has been told so far. Next the latest entry into Sony's Spider-Man Universe or SSMU “Kraven the Hunter” has released and with this seemingly closing the book on the Spider-Man without Spider-Man experiment we look back at the wasted potential the six films represent and how Kraven perfectly represents all of the mistakes made during this time. Finally Devon has a PSA about the latest Power Rangers Beat ‘em Up. Namely don't waste your time or money on it.

The word of the episode is Innovation as Devon shares how he feels after having seen only half of a story, Sejohn shares his  thoughts about what James Gunn will do with the DCU, and both Say Reporters discuss the important difference between innovating on an existing piece of art and just blatantly copying something a la plagiarism.

Making good on a promise from two years ago, The Say Reporters are here to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of “The Godfather Part II” and come to learn an interesting lesson about what approaching celebrated films from the past from an academic and analytical standpoint can reveal not only about the film in question but the weird cyclical nature of the Hollywood Machine. Episode Artwork by Dayle Decker

In this scheduled Time Capsule episode we kick of December 2024 with an exploration and discussion about the twelve Simpsons shorts, produced by the Walt Disney Company, that are currently available to watch on Disney+. What we discover is a complex and layered mess that actually sheds a light on the harsh truths of the series but in so doing may actually inspire us to appreciate it more going forward.

The film adaptation of “Wicked” they have been threatening to release for the past 15 years has finally come to a theater near you and while the Say Reporters have not yet seen it, its very existence is more than enough to spark conversation about their experiences with its forerunners and the various controversies surrounding the latest entry in the Oz-VerseThen to cleanse their palettes both Say Reporters share their experiences with video games they move to slowly when it comes to offering that rewarding shot of dopamine and how it may be a current issue in the industry. Finally Devon is fed up after the premiere of “Yellowstone,” the last three episodes of season five of “The Middle.” And the latest episodes that aired of “Fire Country” and “Doctor Odyssey” and if he needs to purge those feelings if he has any hope of being Thankful later this week. 

Giddy Up its our four hundred and ninth episode and we are serving up a mighty fine meal. First we kick off with a taste test of the 2024 Mtn Dew Game Fuel flavors, returning favorite Citrus Cherry and rookie of the year flavor Blackberry Citrus. Then we serve up a sponsored segment where Devon took some time with the Double Dragon DLC for River City Girls 2 and it went about as well as one would expect based upon his initial feelings about the game.From there we talk cinema as both of your say reporters are baffled by Amazon's actions as they relate to “Red One” as it becomes just another example of how we are doing films a disservice by judging them solely on their opening weekend box office.Next The Say Reporters are unable to avoid the insanity of the Paul/Tyson fight and what the historic Netflix event may mean for live sporting events on the platform going forward. Finally Sejohn steps into the big chair to share his continuing thoughts about Mario & Luigi: Brothership as he spends an increasing amount of time with it. 

This week's episode starts with a solid hour of your Say Reporters sharing their experiences with a film they never planned to give their time… “Harold and the Purple Crayon” and you are not prepared for what they think about this filmThen they share their experiences with the latest Vampire Survivors DLC: “Ode to Castlevania” a just how massive the content presented within actually is. From there the topic turns to the sixth entry in the Mario & Luigi series before Devon shares how the sixth episode of Doctor Odyssey actually arrived at the conclusion they have been teasing since the start of the series.

A mere 24 hours after recording our Very Special Episode celebrating 1994's “The Crow” for its 30th Anniversary, the Say Reporters found themselves back in the studio to fill up this Time Capsule episode with all of their thoughts and feelings about the 2024 “remake” of “The Crow” starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs.

 Join us for this second journey into The Say Report Studio of Terror. Where one of your ghost-companions thrills you by telling the tales of "The Real Horse-wives of Harmony Hills," "Funky Blood Medina," and an abridged telling of W. W. Jacobs "The Toll House"Original Art by Sejohn SerowikEdited Artwork by Dayle Decker 

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of “The Crow” the Say Reporters are here with a very special episode discussing the film and its legacy both for the franchise it started and what it represents to the history of cinema at large.Episode Artwork by Dayle Decker

This episode where we provide some valuable information about the secret save system in Super Mario Party Jamboree:Devon shares his thoughts about "Venom: The Last Dance," leading to a discussion not only about what it's success will mean not only for Hollywood, but more importantly the future of the Sony Spider-Man Universe. Sejohn shares the co-op games he's been playing to celebrate the Halloween SeasonThough most importantly everything seems just that little bit better because we were reminded about the Wumpus' presence every episode of The Say Report

In this episode of the Say Report we give a fairly detailed history of the Mario Party games that have been released for The Nintendo Switch and how Jamboree might be the one that finally finds the perfect balance between classic influences and innovation to make it successful. Then Sejohn shares what he and his family have been “Hallowatching” including the stealth drop of Markiplier's “The Edge of Sleep.” Devon gets in on the action by sharing the results of his four episode tests of “High Potential” and “Doctor Odyssey” and sharing some of the pilot growing pains he witnessed “Matlock” suffer with its second episode.  Finally we return to video games when Devon shares his experiences with the RetroRealm collection featuring games inspired by the Evil Dead and Halloween Franchises and the semi-sequel to last years animated TMNT film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed”

Surprising Devon, Sejohn has made the executive decision to bring things back to how they used to be on The Say Report and after Devon's somewhat confusing review of the Joker sequel last week who could blame him. 

This week we make good on a Say Report promise, unfortunately that promise becomes more of a threat when it is revealed to be a discussion about not only the term “NashVegas” but the song by Russ Still and the Moonshiners… Special Thank You to Dayle Decker for reading the article from Russ' website detailing the events.Then Devon saw a bunch of movies this week but the most important one to note here in the synopsis is the follow-up to Todd Phillip's 2019 little film that could “Joker: Folie à Deux.” There will be spoilers as Devon goes over the parts of the film that made him the most nervous and Sejohn assures him it is struggling to find an audience in its opening weekend. Finally the Say Reporters are still immersed in the world of Echoes of Wisdom and Devon provides a start date for when listeners can approach him to discuss the game. 

This week's episode Devon asks a question that has been weighing on him about purchasing collectibles of people he knows and Sejohn shares his adventures in Las Vegas as we return to recording after our 400th episode proper. Then we take a look at the video games we have been playing with a cavalcade of Beat ‘Em Ups, a 50 games in 1 package, and The Legend of Link: Echoes of Wisdom. Finally, we share some of the new Fall television series we have been watching in an effort to prove that television is going to keep being television when it comes to making any sort of sense. 

In this very special episode we use our double feature format to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a pair of unlikely movie twins that first found their way into our hearts and minds in the form of video games: “Double Dragon” and “Street Fighter”How do these two titans of fighting hold up by today's standards and what can they teach us about how we as a society consume media in these modern timesEpisode Artwork by Dayle Decker

We're taking the week off after our 400th episode with  this time capsule episode where we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rob Reiner's “North” a film so universally hated that it changed the entire face of cinema and film criticism in its wake… Don't worry though we also discuss some other things like the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Arizona Hard Iced Tea

For our four hundredth episode rather than rely on cheap gimmicks or pithy celebration we decided to give the people what they have come to expect from the Say Report a show about everything…What that means for this outing is a taste test of the latest Coca-Cola Creation, a deep dive in to the familial connections of the Donkey Kong universe, discussion about the latest game published by WayForward, and some assorted exploration of value. Thank you for joining us on our 400th journey and we hope you'll stick around for many many more!

This being our 399th episode of The Say Report the original plan was to have our Quizmaster General Will take over as host for again, but when he is called into a meeting at the time we had planned to record… Devon and Sejohn are forced to go with Plan B and spend the episode discussing Eli Roth's cinematic adaptation of the video game Borderlands!

In this week's episode after a discussion about the work of Tim Burton and the Official Movie Partner promotions we see on display for “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.” The Say Reporters turn their attention to Devon's High School and the strange photo that the English Department posted celebrating the first week of school. In turn this leads to a discussion about how e teach students Literacy in public schools and how outdated labeling it the English Department may actually be.  Then Devon shares his extremely strange 18 hour experience with the Playstation 5 release old Vampire Survivors examining the way in which its over 200 base trophies were presented to the players and how games in 2024 seem to never want to end, even in the single player space.

Somehow we made it and are still podcasting four years after we recorded our Very Special Episode covering the film “Bring It On” and for some reason we decided this is the time we should make good on one of our Say Report Promises by covering its straight to dvd sequel “Bring It On Again”

This episode the Say Reporters put their feelings about Francis Ford Coppola and “Megalopolis” to digital tape under the guise of informing the audience about the first and so far only American Emperor. Then Devon shares the week of adventures he went on and how the various victories from cheap chicken wings to Wrestling Turtles were almost tainted by having to face his own exceptions of privacy in our modern world. Finally Sejohn shares his first thoughts on “Bakeru” after playing the demo currently available on Nintendo Switch, Devon talks about “Rick and Morty: The Anime,” and “101 Dalmatian Street,” before the two take a look at the changes going on at Rotten Tomatoes and pontificate on what they may mean for the website and cinema going forward.