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In this week's episode, I take a look back at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Summer 2025. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book #1 in the Ghost Armor series, (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store: FALLSERPENT50 The coupon code is valid through September 15, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new audiobook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 267 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September 5, 2025 and today I'm doing a review roundup of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Summer 2025. Before we do that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing and audiobook projects. First up, this week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book One in the Ghost Armor series (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store. That is FALLSERPENT50. This coupon code will be valid through September 15th, 2025 (exactly one week). So if you need a new audiobook to listen to as we head into fall, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. I am pleased to report that the rough draft of Blade of Flames, which will be the first book in my new Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series is finished. The rough draft came at about 90,000 words long, which was what I was aiming for. Next up, I will be writing a short story set as sort of a bonus in that plot line called Thunder Hammer and that will be the backstory of one of the characters in Blade of Flames. And when Blade of Flames comes out (which will hopefully be later this September), newsletter subscribers will get a free ebook copy of Thunder Hammer. So this is an excellent time to subscribe to my newsletter. I am also 8,000 words into Cloak of Worlds. At long last, I am coming back to the Cloak Mage series after nearly a year's absence. Longtime listeners will know the reason was that I had five unfinished series and I wanted to spend the summer of 2025 finishing the unfinished ones and focusing up so I will only have three ongoing series at any given time. I'm hoping Blade of Flames will come out before the end of September and Cloak of Worlds before the end of October, and after that I will be able to return to the Rivah series at long last. In audiobook news, recording is finished on Shield of Power. That will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills and hopefully once it gets through processing and quality assurance and everything, it should be showing up on the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Hollis McCarthy is about halfway through the recording of Ghost in the Siege, which was, as you know, the last book in the Ghost Armor series that just came out. And if all goes well, the audiobook should be coming out probably in October once everything is done with recording and quality assurance and all that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects. 00:02:34 Main Topic: Summer 2025 Movie/TV Roundup So without further ado, let's head into our main topic. The end of summer is nigh, which means this time for my summer movie review roundup. As is usual for the summer, I saw a lot of movies, so this will be one of the longer episodes. For some reason I ended up watching a bunch of westerns. As always, the movies are ranked from least favorite to most favorite. The grades of course are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions, impressions, and interpretations. Now on to the movies. First up is the Austin Powers trilogy, the three movies of which came out in 1997, 1999, and 2002. The Austin Powers movies came out just as the Internet really got going in terms of mass adoption, which is likewise why so many Austin Powers and Dr. Evil memes are embedded in online culture. Despite that, I had never really seen any of them all the way through. They've been on in the background on TBS or whatever quite a bit when I visited people, but I've never seen them all. But I happened upon a DVD of the trilogy for $0.25 (USD), so I decided for 25 cents I would give it a go. I would say the movies were funny, albeit not particularly good. Obviously the Austin Powers movies are a parody of the James Bond movies. The movies kind of watch like an extended series of Saturday Night Live skits, only loosely connected, like the skit is what if Dr. Evil had a son named Scott who wasn't impressed with him or another skit was what if a British agent from the ‘60s arrives in the ‘90s and experiences culture clash? What if Dr. Evil didn't understand the concept of inflation and demanded only a million dollars from the United Nations? What if Dr. Evil was actually Austin's brother and they went to school together at Spy Academy? Michael Caine was pretty great as Austin's father. Overall, funny but fairly incoherent. Overall grade: C- Next up is Horrible Bosses, a very dark and very raunchy comedy from about 14 years ago. It came out in 2011. Interestingly, this movie reflects what I think is one of the major crises of the contemporary era, frequent failures of leadership at all levels of society. In the movie Nick, Dale, and Kurt are lifelong friends living in LA and all three of them have truly horrible bosses in their place of employment, ranging from a sociopathic finance director, the company founder's cokehead son, and a boorish dentist with a tendency to sexual harassment. At the bar, they fantasize about killing their horrible bosses and then mutually decide to do something about it. Obviously, they'd all be prime suspects in the murder of their own bosses, but if they killed each other's bosses, that would allow them to establish airtight alibis. However, since Nick, Dale and Kurt are not as bright as they think they are, it all goes hilariously wrong very quickly. Bob Hope has a hilarious cameo. If the best “crude comedies” I've seen are Anchorman, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and Dodgeball, and the worst one was MacGruber, I'd say Horrible Bosses lands about in the middle. Overall grade: C Next up is Cowboys and Aliens, which came out in 2011. Now I almost saw this in 2011 when it came out, but I was too busy to go to the theater in July of 2011, so I finally saw it here in 2025 and I would say this was almost a great movie, like the performances were great, the concept was great, the scenery was great, the special effects were great, and the story was packed full of really interesting ideas, but somehow they just didn't coalesce. I'm not entirely sure why. I think upon reflection, it was that the movie is just too overcrowded with too many characters and too many subplots. Anyway, Daniel Craig portrays a man who wakes up with no memory in the Old West, with a mysterious bracelet locked around his wrist. He makes his way to the town of Atonement, and promptly gets arrested because he is apparently a notorious outlaw (which he doesn't remember). While he is locked in jail, space aliens attack the town. The aliens, for unknown reasons, abduct many of the townspeople, and Daniel Craig's character, who is named Jake even if he doesn't remember it, must lead the town's effort to recover their abducted citizens. Harrison's Ford has an excellent performance as this awful cattle baron who nonetheless has virtues of courage and fortitude that you can't help but admire. An excellent performance. That said, the movie was just too packed, and I thought it would work better as a novel. After I watched the movie, it turned out that it was indeed based off a graphic novel. Novels and graphic novels allow for a far more complex story than a movie, and I don't think this movie quite managed to handle the transition from a graphic novel to a film. Overall grade: C Next up is Heads of State, which came out in 2025. This was kind of a stupid movie. However, the fundamental question of any movie, shouted to the audience by Russell Crow in Gladiator is, “are you not entertained?!?” I was thoroughly entertained watching this, so entertained I actually watched it twice. Not everything has to be Shakespeare or a profound meditation on the unresolvable conflicts inherent within human nature. Anyway, John Cena plays Will Derringer, newly elected President of the United States. Idris Elba plays Sam Clark, who has now been the UK Prime Minister for the last six years. Derringer was an action star who parleyed his celebrity into elected office (in the same way Arnold Schwarzenegger did), while Clarke is an army veteran who worked his way up through the UK's political system. Needless to say, the cheerful Derringer and the grim Clarke take an immediate dislike to each other. However, they'll have to team up when Air Force One is shot down, stranding them in eastern Europe. They'll have to make their way home while evading their enemies to unravel the conspiracy that threatens world peace. So half action thriller, half buddy road trip comedy. The premise really doesn't work if you think about it too much for more than thirty seconds, but the movie was funny and I enjoyed it. Jack Quaid really stole his scenes as a crazy but hyper-competent CIA officer. Overall grade: C+ Next up, Captain America: Brave New World, which came out in 2025 and I think this movie ended up on the good side of middling. You can definitely tell it went through a lot of reshoots and retooling, and I suspect the various film industry strikes hit it like a freight train. But we ended up with a reasonably solid superhero thriller. Sam Wilson is now Captain America. He's not superhuman the way Steve Rogers was and doesn't have magic powers or anything, so he kind of fights like the Mandalorian – a very capable fighter who relies on excellent armor. Meanwhile, in the grand American political tradition of failing upward, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who spent years persecuting The Hulk and whose meddling caused the Avengers to disband right before Thanos attacked, has now been elected President. To Wilson's surprise, Ross reaches out and wants him to restart the Avengers. But Ross (as we know) did a lot of shady black ops stuff for years, and one of his projects is coming back to haunt him. Wilson finds himself in the middle of a shadowy conspiracy, and it's up to him to figure out what's going on before it's too late. I was amused that lifelong government apparatchik Ross wanted to restart the Avengers, because when the Avengers had their biggest victory in Avengers: Endgame, they were essentially unsanctioned vigilantes bankrolled by a rogue tech billionaire. Overall grade: B- Next up is Ironheart, which came out in 2025. I'd say Ironheart was about 40% very weird and 60% quite good. It's sort of like the modern version of Dr. Faustus. The show got some flak on the Internet from the crossfire between the usual culture war people, but the key to understanding it is to realize that Riri Williams AKA Ironheart is in fact an antihero who's tottering on the edge of becoming a full-blown supervillain. Like Tony Stark, she's a once-in-a-generation scientific talent, but while she doesn't have Stark's alcohol problems, she's emotionally unstable, immature, ruthless, indifferent to collateral damage and consequences, and suffering from severe PTSD after her best friend and stepfather were killed in a drive-by shooting. This volatile mix gets her thrown out of MIT after her experiments cause too much destruction, and she has to go home to Chicago. To get the funds to keep working on her Iron Man armor, she turns to crime, and falls in with a gang of high-end thieves led by a mysterious figure named Hood. It turns out that Hood has actual magic powers, which both disturbs and fascinates Riri. However, Hood got his magic in a pact with a mysterious dark force. When a job goes bad, Riri gains the enmity of Hood and has to go on the run. It also turns out Hood's dark master has become very interested in Riri, which might be a lot more dangerous for everyone in the long run. Overall, I'd say this is about in the same vein as Agatha All Along, an interesting show constructed around a very morally questionable protagonist. Overall grade: B Next up is A Minecraft movie, which came out in 2024. I have to admit, I've never actually played Minecraft, so I know very little about the game and its ecosystem, only what I've generally absorbed by glancing at the news. That said, I think the movie held together quite well, and wasn't deserving of the general disdain it got in the press. (No doubt the $950 million box office compensated for any hurt feelings.) One of the many downsides of rapid technological change in the last fifty years is that the Boomers and Gen X and the Millennials and Gen Z and Gen Alpha have had such radically different formative experiences in childhood that it's harder to relate to each other. Growing up in the 1980s was a wildly different experience than growing up in the 2010s, and growing up in the 2010s was an even more wildly different experience than growing up in the 1960s. Smartphones and social media were dominant in 2020, barely starting in 2010, and implausible science fiction in 2000 and earlier, and so it was like the different generations grew up on different planets, because in some sense they actually did. (A five-year-old relative of mine just started school, and the descriptions of his school compared to what I remember of school really do sound like different planets entirely.) The Minecraft game and A Minecraft Movie might be one of those generation-locked experiences. Anyway, this has gotten very deep digression for what was essentially a portal-based LitRPG movie. A group of people experiencing various life difficulties in a rural Idaho town get sucked into the Minecraft world through a magic portal. There they must combine forces and learn to work together to master the Minecraft world to save it from an evil sorceress. As always, the fundamental question of any movie is the one that Russell Crowe's character shouted to the audience in Gladiator back in 2000. “Are you not entertained?” I admit I was entertained when watching A Minecraft Movie since it was funny and I recognized a lot of the video game mechanics, even though I've never actually played Minecraft. Like, Castlevania II had a night/day cycle the way Minecraft does, and Castlevania II was forty years ago. But that was another digression! I did enjoy A Minecraft Movie. It was kind of crazy, but it committed to the craziness and maintained a consistent creative vision, and I was entertained. Though I did think it was impressive how Jack Black's agent managed to insist that he sing several different times. Overall grade: B Next up is Back to School, which came out in 1986 and this is one of the better ‘80s comedies I've seen. Rodney Dangerfield plays Thornton Melon, who never went to college and is the wealthy owner of a chain of plus-sized clothing stores. His son Jason is attending Great Lakes University, and after Thornton's unfaithful gold-digging wife leaves him (Thornton is mostly relieved by this development), he decides to go visit his son. He quickly discovers that Jason is flailing at college, and decides to enroll to help out his son. Wacky adventures ensue! I quite enjoyed this. The fictional “Great Lakes University” was largely shot at UW-Madison in Wisconsin, which I found amusing because I spent a lot of time at UW-Madison several decades ago as a temporary IT employee. I liked seeing the characters walk past a place where I'd eat lunch outside when the day was nice, that kind of thing. Also, I'm very familiar with how the sausage gets made in higher ed. There's a scene where the dean is asking why Thornton is qualified to enter college, and then it cuts to the dean cheerfully overseeing the groundbreaking of the new Thornton Melon Hall which Thornton just donated, and I laughed so hard I almost hurt myself, because that is exactly how higher ed works. The movie had some pointless nudity, but it was only a few seconds and no doubt gets cut in network broadcasts. Overall grade: B Next up is Whiskey Galore, which came out in 1949 and this is a comedy set in Scotland during World War II. The villagers living on an isolated island have no whiskey due to wartime rationing. However, when a government ship carrying 50,000 cases of whiskey runs aground near the island, wacky hijinks ensue. I have to admit the first half of the movie was very slow and deliberate, gradually setting up all the pieces for later. Then, once the shipwreck happens, things pick up and the movie gets much funnier. Definitely worth watching both as a good comedy movie and an artifact of its time. A modicum of historical knowledge is required – if you don't know what the Home Guard is, you might have to do some Googling to understand the context of some of the scenes. Regrettably, the version I watched did not have captioning, so I had to pay really close attention to understand what the characters were saying, because some of the accents were very strong. Overall grade: B Next up is Happy Gilmore 2, which came out in 2025. This was dumb and overstuffed with celebrity cameos but thoroughly hilarious and I say this even though it uses one of my least favorite story tropes, namely “hero of previous movie is now a middle age loser.” However, the movie leads into it for comedy. When Happy Gilmore accidentally kills his wife with a line drive, he spirals into alcoholism and despair. But his five children still love him, and when his talented daughter needs tuition for school, Happy attempts to shake off his despair and go back to golf to win the money. But Happy soon stumbles onto a sinister conspiracy led by an evil CEO to transform the game of golf into his own personal profit center. Happy must team up with his old nemesis Shooter McGavin to save golf itself from the evil CEO. Amusingly, as I've said before, the best Adam Sandler movies are almost medieval. In medieval fables, it was common for a clever peasant to outwit pompous lords, corrupt priests, and greedy merchants. The best Adam Sandler protagonist remains an everyman who outwits the modern equivalent of pompous lords and corrupt priests, in this case an evil CEO. Overall grade: B+ Next up is Superman, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good and very funny at times. I think it caught the essential nature of Superman. Like, Superman should be a Lawful Good character. If he was a Dungeons and Dragons character, he would be a paladin. People on the Internet tend to take the characterization of superheroes seriously to perhaps an unhealthy degree, but it seems the best characterization of Superman is as an earnest, slightly dorky Boy Scout who goes around doing good deeds. The contrast of that good-hearted earnestness with his godlike abilities that would allow him to easily conquer and rule the world is what makes for an interesting character. I also appreciated how the movie dispensed with the overused trope of the Origin Story and just got down to business. In this movie, Lex Luthor is obsessed with destroying Superman and is willing to use both super-advanced technology and engineered geopolitical conflict to do it. Superman, because he's essentially a decent person, doesn't comprehend just how depraved Luthor is, and how far Luthor is willing to go out of petty spite. (Ironically, a billionaire willing to destroy the world out of petty spite is alas, quite realistic). Guy Gardener (“Jerkish Green Lantern”) and the extremely competent and the extremely exasperated Mr. Terrific definitely stole all their scenes. The director of the movie, James Gunn, was quite famously fired from Disney in 2018 for offensive jokes he had made on Twitter back when he was an edgy young filmmaker with an alcohol problem. I suppose Mr. Gunn can rest content knowing that Superman made more money than any Marvel movie released this year. Overall grade: A-   Next up is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which came out in 1988. This was a very strange movie, but nonetheless, one with an ambitious premise, strong performances, and a strong artistic vision. It's set in post WWII Los Angeles, and “toons” (basically cartoon characters) live and work alongside humans. Private eye Eddie Valiant hates toons since one of them killed his brother five years ago. However, he's hired by the head of a studio who's having trouble with one of his toon actors, Roger Rabbit. Roger's worried his wife Jessica is having an affair, and Valiant obtains pictures of Jessica playing patty cake (not a euphemism, they actually were playing patty cake) with another man. Roger has an emotional breakdown, and soon the other man winds up dead, and Roger insists he's innocent. Valiant and Roger find themselves sucked into a dangerous conspiracy overseen by a ruthless mastermind. This movie was such an interesting cultural artifact. It perfectly follows the structure of a ‘40s film noir movie, but with cartoons, and the dissonance between film noir and the cheerfulness of the toons was embraced and used as a frequently source of comedy. In fact, when the grim and dour Valiant uses the toons' comedy techniques as a tactical improvisation in a moment of mortal peril, it's both hilarious and awesome. Christopher Lloyd's performance as the villainous Judge Doom was amazing. (I don't think it's a spoiler to say that he's villainous, because his character is named Judge Doom and he's literally wearing a black hat.) Like, his performance perfectly captures something monstrous that is trying very hard to pretend to be human and not quite getting it right. And the amount of work it must have taken to make this movie staggers the mind. Nowadays, having live actors interact with cartoon characters is expensive, but not unduly so. It's a frequent technique. You see it all the time in commercials when a housewife is smiling at an animated roll of paper towels or something, and Marvel's essentially been doing it for years. But this was 1988! Computer animation was still a ways off. They had to shoot the movie on analog film, and then hand-draw all the animation and successfully match it to the live film. It wouldn't have worked without the performance of Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, who plays everything perfectly straight in the same way Michael Caine did in A Muppet Christmas Carol. So kind of a strange movie, but definitely worth watching. And it has both Disney and Warner Brothers animated characters in the same movie, which is something we will never, ever see again. Overall grade: A Next up is K-Pop Demon Hunters, which came out in 2025. Like Who framed Roger Rabbit?, this is a very strange movie, but nonetheless with a clear and focused artistic vision. It is a cultural artifact that provides a fascinating look into a world of which I have no knowledge or interest, namely K-pop bands and their dueling fandoms. Anyway, the plot is that for millennia, female Korean musicians have used the magic of their voices to keep the demons locked away in a demon world. The current incarnation is a three-woman K-Pop group called Huntrix, and they are on the verge of sealing away the demons forever. Naturally, the Demon King doesn't like this, so one of his cleverer minions comes up with a plan. They'll start a Demon K-Pop Boy Band! Disguised as humans, the demon K-Pop group will win away Huntrix's fans, allowing them to breach the barrier and devour the world. However, one of the Huntrix musicians is half-demon, and she starts falling for the lead demon in the boy band, who is handsome and of course has a dark and troubled past. Essentially a musical K-drama follows. I have to admit I know practically nothing about K-Pop groups and their dueling fandoms, other than the fact that they exist. However, this was an interesting movie to watch. The animation was excellent, it did have a focused vision, and there were some funny bits. Overall grade: A Next up is Clarkson's Farm Season Four, which came out in 2025. A long time ago in the ‘90s, I watched the episode of Frasier where Frasier and Niles attempt to open a restaurant and it all goes horribly (yet hilariously) wrong. At the time, I had no money, but I promised myself that I would never invest in a restaurant. Nothing I have seen or learned in the subsequent thirty years has ever changed that decision. Season 4 of Clarkson's Farm is basically Jeremy Clarkson, like Frasier and Niles, attempting to open a restaurant, specifically a British pub. On paper it's a good idea, since Clarkson can provide the pub with food produced from his own farm and other local farmers. However, it's an enormous logistical nightmare, and Clarkson must deal with miles of red tape, contractors, and a ballooning budget, all while trying to keep his farm from going under. An excellent and entertaining documentary into the difficulties of both the farming life and food service. I still don't want to own a restaurant! Overall grade: A Next up is Tombstone, which came out in 1993. The Western genre of fiction is interesting because it's limited to such a very specific period of time and geographical region. Like the “Wild West” period that characterizes the Western genre really only lasted as a historical period from about 1865 to roughly 1890. The Western genre was at its most popular in movies from the 1940s and the 1960s, and I wonder if it declined because cultural and demographic changes made it unpopular to romanticize the Old West the way someone like Walt Disney did at Disneyland with “Frontierland.” Of course, the genre lives on in different forms in grittier Western movies, neo-Westerns like Yellowstone and Longmire, and a lot of the genre's conventions apply really well to science fiction. Everyone talks about Firefly being the first Space Western, but The Mandalorian was much more successful and was basically a Western in space (albeit with occasional visits from Space Wizards). Anyway! After that long-winded introduction, let's talk about Tombstone. When Val Kilmer died earlier this year, the news articles mentioned Tombstone as among his best work, so I decided to give it a watch. The plot centers around Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, who has decided to give up his career in law enforcement and move to Tombstone, Arizona, a silver mining boomtown, in hopes of making his fortune. However, Tombstone is mostly controlled by the Cowboys outlaw gang, and Earp is inevitably drawn into conflict with them. With the help of his brothers and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer's character), Earp sets out to bring some law and order to Tombstone, whether the Cowboys like it or not. Holliday is in the process of dying from tuberculosis, which makes him a formidable fighter since he knows getting shot will be a less painful and protracted death than the one his illness will bring him. Kilmer plays him as a dissolute, scheming warrior-poet who nonetheless is a very loyal friend. Definitely a classic of the Western genre, and so worth watching. Overall grade: A Next up is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the eighth Mission Impossible movie. Of the eight movies, I think the sixth one was the best one, but this one comes in at a close second. It continues on from Dead Reckoning. Ethan Hunt now possesses the key that will unlock the source code of the Entity, the malicious AI (think ChatGPT, but even more obviously evil) that is actively maneuvering the world's nuclear powers into destroying each other so the Entity can rule the remnants of humanity. Unfortunately, the Entity's source code is sitting in a wrecked Russian nuclear sub at the bottom of the Bering Sea. Even more unfortunately, the Entity knows that Hunt has the key and is trying to stop him, even as the Entity's former minion and Hunt's bitter enemy Gabriel seeks to seize control of the Entity for himself. A sense of apocalyptic doom hangs over the movie, which works well to build tension. Once again, the world is doomed, unless Ethan Hunt and his allies can save the day. The tension works extremely well during the movie's underwater sequence, and the final airborne duel between Hunt and Gabriel. I don't know if they're going to make any more Mission Impossible movies after this (they are insanely expensive), but if this is the end, it is a satisfying conclusion for the character of Ethan Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force. Overall grade: A Next up is Deep Cover, which came out in 2025. This is described as a comedy thriller, and I didn't know what to expect when I watched it, but I really enjoyed it. Bryce Dallas Howard plays Kat, a struggling comedy improv teacher living in London. Her best students are Marlon (played by Orlando Bloom), a dedicated character actor who wants to portray gritty realism but keeps getting cast in tacky commercials, and Hugh (played by Nick Mohammed), an awkward IT worker with no social skills whatsoever. One day, the three of them are recruited by Detective Sergeant Billings (played by Sean Bean) of the Metropolitan Police. The Met wants to use improv comedians to do undercover work for minor busts with drug dealers. Since it plays 200 pounds a pop, the trio agrees. Of course, things rapidly spiral out of control, because Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are actually a lot better at improv than they think, and soon they find themselves negotiating with the chief criminals of the London underworld. What follows is a movie that is both very tense and very funny. Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are in way over their heads, and will have to do the best improv of their lives to escape a very grisly fate. Whether Sean Bean dies or not (as is tradition), you will just have to watch the movie and find out. Overall grade: A Next up is Puss in Boots: The Final Wish, which came out in 2022. I don't personally know much about the history of Disney as a corporation, and I don't much care, but I do have several relatives who are very interested in the history of the Disney corporation, and therefore I have picked up some by osmosis. Apparently Disney CEO Michael Eisner forcing out Jeffrey Katzenberg in the 1990s was a very serious mistake, because Katzenberg went on to co-found DreamWorks, which has been Disney's consistent rival for animation for the last thirty years. That's like “CIA Regime Change Blowback” levels of creating your own enemy. Anyway, historical ironies aside, Puss in Boots: The Final Wish was a funny and surprisingly thoughtful animated movie. Puss in Boots is a legendary outlaw and folk hero, but he has used up eight of his nine lives. An ominous bounty hunter who looks like a humanoid wolf begins pursuing him, and the Wolf is able to shrug off the best of Puss In Boots' attacks. Panicked, Puss hides in a retirement home for elderly cats, but then hears rumors of the magical Last Wish. Hoping to use it to get his lives back, Puss In Boots sets off on the quest. It was amusing how Little Jack Horner and Goldilocks and the Three Bears were rival criminal gangs seeking the Last Wish. Overall grade: A Next up is Chicken People, which came out in 2016. A good documentary film gives you a glimpse into an alien world that you would otherwise never visit. In this example, I have absolutely no interest in competitive chicken breeding and will only raise chickens in my backyard if society ever collapses to the level that it becomes necessary for survival. That said, this was a very interesting look into the work of competitive chicken breeding. Apparently, there is an official “American Standard of Perfection” for individual chicken breeds, and the winner of the yearly chicken competition gets the title “Super Grand Champion.” Not Grand Champion, Super Grand Champion! That looks impressive on a resume. It is interesting how chicken breeding is in some sense an elaborate Skinner Box – like you can deliberately set out to breed chickens with the desirable traits on the American Standard of Perfection, but until the chickens are hatched and grow up, you don't know how they're going to turn out, so you need to try again and again and again… Overall grade: A Next up is The Mask of Zoro, which came out in 1998. I saw this in the theatre when it came out 27 years ago, but that was 27 years ago, and I don't have much of a memory of it, save that I liked it. So when I had the chance to watch it again, I did! Anthony Hopkins plays Diego de la Vega, who has the secret identity of Zorro in the final days before Mexico breaks away from the Spanish Empire. With Mexico on the verge of getting its independence, Diego decides to hang up his sword and mask and focus on his beloved wife and daughter. Unfortunately, the military governor Don Montero realizes Diego is Zorro, so has him arrested, kills his wife, and steals his baby daughter to raise as his own. Twenty years later, a bandit named Alejandro loses his brother and best friends to a brutal cavalry commander. It turns out that Montero is returning to California from Spain, and plans to seize control of California as an independent republic (which, of course, will be ruled by him). In the chaos, Diego escapes from prison and encounters a drunken Alejandro, and stops him from a futile attack upon the cavalry commander. He then proposes a pact – Diego will train Alejandro as the next Zorro, and together they can take vengeance upon the men who wronged them. This was a good movie. It was good to see that my taste in movies 27 years ago wasn't terrible. It manages to cram an entire epic plot into only 2 hours and 20 minutes. In some ways it was like a throwback to a ‘40s movie but with modern (for the ‘90s) production values, and some very good swordfights. Overall grade: A Next up is Wick is Pain, which came out in 2025. I've seen all four John Wick movies and enjoyed them thoroughly, though I've never gotten around to any of the spinoffs. Wick is Pain is a documentary about how John Wick went from a doomed indie movie with a $6.5 million hole in its budget to one of the most popular action series of the last few decades. Apparently Keanu Reeves made an offhand joke about how “Wick is pain” and that became the mantra of the cast and crew, because making an action movie that intense really was a painful experience. Definitely worth watching if you enjoyed the John Wick movies or moviemaking in general. Overall grade: A The last movie I saw this summer was Game Night, which came out in 2016. It was a hilarious, if occasionally dark comedy action thriller. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams play Max and Annie Davis, a married couple who are very competitive and enjoy playing games of all kinds. Jason has an unresolved conflict with his brother Brooks, and one night Brooks invites them over for game night, which Max resents. Halfway through the evening, Brooks is kidnapped, with Max and Annie assume is part of the game. However, Brooks really is involved in something shady. Hilarity ensues, and it's up to Max and Annie to rescue Brooks and stay alive in the process. This was really funny, though a bit dark in places. That said, Max and Annie have a loving and supportive marriage, so it was nice to see something like that portrayed on the screen. Though this also leads to some hilarity, like when Annie accidentally shoots Max in the arm. No spoilers, but the punchline to that particular sequence was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Overall grade: A So no A+ movie this time around, but I still saw a bunch of solid movies I enjoyed. One final note, I have to admit, I've really come to respect Adam Sandler as an entertainer, even if his movies and comedy are not always to my taste. He makes what he wants, makes a lot of money, ensures that his friends get paid, and then occasionally takes on a serious role in someone else's movie when he wants to flex some acting muscles. I am not surprised that nearly everyone who's in the original Happy Gilmore who was still alive wanted to come back for Happy Gilmore 2. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show enjoyable and perhaps a guide to some good movies to watch. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

Quand on pense à des films à succès, on imagine souvent de superproductions à plusieurs centaines de millions de dollars, des effets spéciaux grandioses et des stars hollywoodiennes. Pourtant, le film le plus rentable de l'histoire du cinéma n'est pas un blockbuster… mais un petit film d'horreur tourné avec presque rien : Paranormal Activity.Sorti en 2007, ce long-métrage a été écrit, réalisé et financé par Oren Peli, un programmeur informatique qui n'avait jamais réalisé de film auparavant. Son budget ? À peine 15 000 dollars, soit moins que le prix d'une voiture neuve. Tourné en une semaine dans la propre maison du réalisateur, avec une caméra amateur et deux acteurs inconnus, le film repose sur une idée simple mais redoutablement efficace : une jeune couple filme les phénomènes paranormaux qui hantent leur maison. Le style “found footage” (caméra retrouvée) donne un réalisme qui accentue la tension… et la peur.Mais le plus impressionnant n'est pas seulement l'histoire du film, c'est ce qu'il a rapporté. Acquis par le studio Paramount, qui en modifie légèrement la fin et le distribue plus largement, Paranormal Activity devient un phénomène mondial. Résultat : le film engrange plus de 193 millions de dollars au box-office mondial, dont 107 millions rien qu'aux États-Unis.Faites le calcul : avec un budget initial de 15 000 dollars, le retour sur investissement est de l'ordre de 640 000 %. À titre de comparaison, des films comme Avatar ou Avengers: Endgame ont généré bien plus d'argent en valeur absolue (plus de 2 milliards de dollars chacun), mais leur budget de production dépasse les 200 à 350 millions de dollars. Aucun n'approche la rentabilité vertigineuse de Paranormal Activity.Le succès du film a donné lieu à plusieurs suites et spin-offs, qui ont rapporté au total plus de 890 millions de dollars dans le monde pour un coût cumulé relativement modeste. Il a aussi lancé une véritable mode du “found footage” dans le cinéma d'horreur, déjà amorcée avec Le Projet Blair Witch en 1999.En résumé, Paranormal Activity prouve qu'un bon concept, une exécution intelligente et un effet de bouche-à-oreille bien orchestré peuvent rivaliser avec les plus gros studios d'Hollywood. C'est l'exemple parfait du film qui a changé les règles du jeu, et qui rappelle qu'au cinéma, ce ne sont pas toujours les plus riches qui gagnent… mais parfois les plus malins. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Conversation with Rikki Toth — strength and conditioning coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former Slovak national team sprinter, and general manager at Legacy Burbank. We discuss his journey from athletics to martial arts, his work with major stars in blockbuster films like Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel, and the lessons he's learned along the way.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World's Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com

Það er komið að stærsta Marvel þætti sem Hafsteinn hefur nokkurn tímann gert! Fastagestirnir Ari Ólafs, Raggi Ólafs og Dagur Landvörður kíktu til Hafsteins til að ræða fyrstu 22 MCU myndirnar. Í þessum seinni hluta ræða strákarnir meðal annars myndirnar Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War og margar fleiri.00:00 - Intro00:43 - Ant-Man 201514:49 - Captain America: Civil War 201630:52 - Doctor Strange 201643:05 - Guardians 2 201756:58 - Spiderman: Homecoming 20171:09:28 - Thor: Ragnarök 20171:18:12 - Black Panther 20181:25:27 - Avengers: Infinity War 20181:35:42 - Ant-Man and the Wasp 20181:38:27 - Captain Marvel 20191:47:10 - Avengers: Endgame 2019

Let's talk about the rumored OPENING SCENE of Avengers Doomsday! Virtual Product Placement brought to you by Charles Schwab. Invest your way. Learn more at schwab.com Welcome back to the Rumor Rundown! In this episode, Gina Ippolito and Erik Voss connect the dots on what might be the opening battle of Avengers Doomsday… and how it could connect to the final scene of Avengers Endgame! Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Written by: Erik Voss, Jessica Clemons, Gina Ippolito Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson Dumenigo is a veteran stunt coordinator, performer, and rigging specialist whose career spans nearly three decades and over 300 film and television projects. He founded Action Factory LLC, a production and innovation hub specializing in fire‑stunt rigging and safety technologies, recently earning recognition at the Academy's Sci‑Tech Awards for his contributions to fire stunt presentation. In 2011, Jayson set a Guinness World Record with the "longest full‑body burn without oxygen," clocking in at 5 minutes and 25 seconds—a testament to his unmatched discipline and expertise in high‑risk performance art. A key contributor to major franchises, Jayson served as a stunt rigger on Avengers: Endgame, stunt coordinator and supervising stunt rigger on Black Widow, and held roles across several Marvel Cinematic Universe and Marvel TV series including Agent Carter, Daredevil, The Defenders, and Daredevil: Born Again. Additionally, he performed stunts in blockbusters such as Hulk and Fantastic Four, and coordinated motion‑capture previz rigging for Deadpool 2. Based in Val Verde / Santa Clarita, California, Jayson is a long‑standing member of SAG‑AFTRA as well as the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures, widely respected for advancing fire safety protocols and pushing stunt performance innovation.

1985 was the year Sylvester Stallone went from Hollywood heavyweight to undisputed box office king. With Rocky IV on one side and Rambo: First Blood Part II on the other, he wasn't just riding the wave of 80s action; he was the wave. And while First Blood had been a surprisingly thoughtful thriller about trauma, alienation, and a veteran's struggle to reintegrate into society, its sequel shed all subtlety like a spent shell casing. What we got instead was a high-octane, Reagan-era fever dream of exploding arrows, shirtless jungle warfare, and a hero who could take down entire armies with little more than a knife, a bow, and a steely stare. Strap into your parachutr and prepare for our Rambo: First Blood Part II ReviewOn this week's Born to Watch, the boys dive into Stallone's red-bandanaed return to Vietnam. Whitey sets the scene: this isn't just a movie, it's the beginning of the "one-man war" subgenre that would dominate until Die Hard flipped the script in 1988. Damo admits he's barely watched it compared to the rest of the team, just four times, making him the weakest link in the Rambo chain, while Dan fondly recalls a childhood of VHS replays and backyard re-enactments, complete with shirtless flexing and imaginary M-60s.The episode kicks off with laughs about the film's working title, "Second Blood," which the team insists is far better than what we ended up with. From there, the conversation barrels through the film's unforgettable trailer, essentially a three-minute version of the movie that gives away every major set piece. But then again, in 1985, you weren't dissecting trailers on YouTube; you were catching glimpses of them before Back to the Future or in the lobby of Hoyts.As always, Colonel Trautman gets his share of love. Richard Crenna's grizzled commander was the heart of First Blood, but here the boys agree he's been badly sidelined, emasculated by slimy bureaucrats and robbed of his best lines. Whitey argues that Stallone intentionally clipped Trautman's wings to keep the spotlight on himself, before realising by Rambo III that the series needed more Crenna.Villains are in no short supply: Charles Napier's Murdoch oozes bureaucratic slime, Steven Berkoff delivers Cold War menace as a sneering Russian general (forehead mole and all), and Martin Kove, fresh off The Karate Kid, simmers in the background as a mercenary who doesn't get nearly enough to do. And then there's Julia Nickson as Co, whose accent is so gloriously bad it's become immortal. Her "What mean expendable?" line sends the boys into hysterics, though they're quick to admit she's stunning on screen and essential to Rambo's fleeting attempt at love.The set pieces get the full treatment too: Rambo parachuting into the jungle, the bamboo cage of leeches, the patrol boat ambush, and the climactic showdown with a hulking Russian gunship that feels like the final boss in a video game. Logic rarely applies, Rambo seems oddly immune to electrocution and, at one point, appears in what the boys can only describe as a "ceremonial Vietnamese G-string", but that's half the fun. Unlike Cobra, which the podcast tore apart in a recent episode, First Blood Part II manages to be outrageous without ever becoming dull.The team also dives into the film's legacy. Box office juggernaut? Absolutely, $300 million worldwide on a $44 million budget. Awards darling? Not quite. While it picked up an Oscar nomination for sound editing, it swept the Razzies, winning for Worst Picture, Worst Actor, and even Worst Original Song. That song, Peace in Our Life, penned by Frank Stallone, gets roasted at length—described as "mesmerisingly bad" and “patriotic cheese that makes Bon Jovi sound poetic.”But for all its flaws, there's an undeniable joy in watching Rambo: First Blood Part II. Whitey compares it to the Avengers: Endgame of 1985, pure crowd-pleasing cinema where audiences would've cheered out loud when Rambo vaporised a guard with an explosive arrow. The film may be ridiculous, but it's never boring.As always, there are detours into Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (unanimously despised), A View to a Kill (fondly remembered for Roger Moore inventing snowboarding to the Beach Boys), and Corey Haim's werewolf flick Silver Bullet. There's also a spirited listener voicemail from loyal fan Chupperz, who demands a proper definition of "cameo" for Film School for FW, and a reminder that even when the team is tearing something apart, it's always done with affection.By the time they hit The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, the verdict is clear: Stallone's hair deserves its own credit, Trautman deserves better, and Rambo: First Blood Part II is the kind of dumb, overblown, endlessly rewatchable 80s action that Born to Watch was made for.So if you love muscle-bound mayhem, Cold War villains, or just want to hear a bunch of Aussie legends laugh, argue, and celebrate a truly explosive piece of cinema history, this is the episode for you.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONIs Rambo: First Blood Part II a misunderstood classic or just overblown propaganda? Would you rather ride shotgun in the gunship or sneak through the jungle with the bow and arrow? Does this sequel outshine First Blood, or did Stallone lose something when subtlety gave way to spectacle? Drop us a voicemail at https://www.borntowatch.com.au and be part of the show!Listen to the full episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods.#Rambo #FirstBloodPartII #SylvesterStallone #80sAction #CultClassic #MoviePodcast #BornToWatch #FilmReview #ActionMovies #RetroCinema

GCD PODCAST | EP73 : CULTURAL GEEK KINGS----------------------------------------------------------- Condy et Juppaman sont de retour pour un nouvel épisode, et le sujet du jour : Est-ce que Marvel a toujours l'impact culturel en 2025? Font-ils ont encore partie de notre lexique quotidien comparé à ce que nous avons eu avec Avengers End Game et ainsi de suite ------------———————————————— Vous pouvez écouter ou visionner le podcast dans les plateformes suivantesYOUTUBE :https://youtu.be/4wjdkgv2hoU SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/0UsHeMyhB9h6RfWfez3L0i?si=b3-HnPP7Qvq2hlqBOBAzXw ITUNEShttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/geek-corps-division-podcast/id1550612688 Vous pouvez aller voir avec notre LinkTree : https://linktr.ee/geekcorpsdivision Aller sur YOUTUBE : https://youtu.be/4wjdkgv2hoU , SPOTIFY ou APPLE PODCAST, ou BALADO QUEBEC Vous pouvez nous suivre sur Instagram & tiktok : @geekcorpsdivision

Natasha Romanoff. Daughter. Sister. Avenger.Natasha made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Iron Man 2 as a mysterious S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, quickly becoming a core member of the Avengers despite lacking superpowers. The character evolved from a supporting femme fatale into one of the MCU's most complex heroes; a former Russian child assassin grappling with her dark past while seeking redemption through heroic acts, and finally finding a family. Her journey culminated in the ultimate sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame, giving her life to obtain the Soul Stone and save the universe.Marvel had been talking about a solo Black Widow film for years since her 2010 debut, but it had never come to pass. It's not the first time a solo film had been talked about for Natasha Romanoff. Lions Gate held the rights to the character in the early 2000s, but that movie idea was scuppered due to the failure of other female-led action movies. Black Widow's solo film finally arrived in 2021, making it an eleven-year wait from her MCU introduction. The delay was attributed to Marvel's former leadership's reluctance to greenlight female-led superhero films, concerns about their commercial viability, as well as the planned Infinity Saga narrative needing to focus on introducing other characters, like Black Panther and Captain Marvel. Black Widow would give fans a much-needed backstory for Natasha, as well as introduce her sister, Yelena. The importance of both characters extends beyond individual heroism to representation. Natasha proved female characters could carry major action sequences and emotional weight in the MCU, while Yelena's introduction ensures the Black Widow legacy continues, representing a new generation of complex female heroes who can anchor future MCU stories.I would love to hear your thoughts on Black Widow (2021) !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique...

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Thanks for joining us for part 2 of our favorite theater experiences episode! Rod, Ben, Benedick, Jacob, and Zach continue their journey down memory lane in discussing films from the 2010s, 2000s, and 1990s and how they impacted us. The "Spider-Man" films, movies from Dreamworks and Pixar, "Star Wars" movies, and of course "Avengers: Endgame". Do please enjoy!

En este capitulo inauguramos una nueva sección muy larga llamada “Versus” (nombre en proceso) donde veremos quién tiene las mejores películas del mundo de los cómics, la batalla será entre Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Love & Thunder y Los 4 Fantásticos contra Batman: El Caballero de la Noche, El Escuadrón Su!c!d4 y Superman de 2025. ¿Quién quedará campeón de este primer certamen? ¡Descúbrelo! #TrollywoodPodcast  #Podcast #Cine  #Hollywood #Curiosidades

Michael James Shaw is a unique guest on the show. Michael isn't a fitness professional but an actor and writer with credits including Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, The Walking Dead, Fight Night, and now season 2 of Twisted Metal. Michael is an avid fitness enthusiast and used yoga, Brazilian Jiujitsu, strength training, and more to shape his body and mind for his various roles. Michael shares:-How he prepares physically for movie and tv roles-Why he considers his body as “part of the costume”-His dramatic physical transformation fro his youth-Do actors stay in shirtless scene shape year round-How he got started in his career and who was his greatest influence-How he sets boundaries around working out and eating healthy while spending long days on set and handling the physical demands of some roles-Why cooking and tracking nutrition are critical -How he creates space for clarity and creativity-And much more00:16 Meet Michael James Shaw: Actor and Fitness Enthusiast01:33 Michael's Fitness Journey for Twisted Metal04:52 Balancing Fitness and Acting10:57 Michael's Early Life and Influences19:03 The Role of Yoga and Jiu-Jitsu in Michael's Life23:30 Adapting Fitness Routines24:42 Importance of Listening to Your Body25:40 Creating Personalized Workout Plans27:01 Maintaining Physicality for Acting Roles27:54 Combining Fitness with Acting29:22 The Role of Dance and Movement in Fitness32:05 Balancing Travel and Fitness38:07 Navigating Celebrity Culture39:43 The Emotional Impact of ActingI've been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I'll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Email List:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the RP App at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rpstrength.com/coates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justbitememeals.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.macrosfirst.com/⁠⁠Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.

Its the most ambitious cross over since Avengers Endgame. BlightBringers and Tyrants on the Field use our powers combined to bring you 2 hours of official Old Umbrey Auxiliary rules spoilers thanks SFG. Blightbringers and Tyrants on the Field the Grilled Cheese and tomato soup of warmachine bringing you reaction and opinion to these brave new rules and we talk deeply about the faction as a whole and where we see it. Tyrants Makes some insane predictions and theirs even some math.

We start off the episode by giving flowers to Hulk Hogan, who passed away this week at 71. Even with his controversies over the past few years, the wrestling legend has made a great impact on our lives growing up (6:28). We get briefing sidetracked with the couple at the Coldplay concert (28:05). We all give our Fantastic Four: First Steps reviews (33:05). Tommy gives his thoughts on what wrong with the MCU storylines since Avengers: Endgame (1:13:12). We all give our thoughts on the conspiracy theories of "Woke" agendas in cinema (1:39:15). Lastly, we give our reviews of Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix (1:57:10). Some love it, while others think it's one of the worst movie sequels ever created. It's all here this week on Cinematic Savants. Enjoy this show!

Could #54 on the "film" list be the film that broke movies? You'll find John doing his spiritualist/leftist take on film at Popcorn Eschaton:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zebras-in-america/id1220264878 Support us at our podcasting network, Podcastio Podcastius at https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius.  You'll get early episodes of this and out other podcasts, along with a live chat here and there.Speaking of our other podcasts - seriously, you could only listen to various other configurations of us:Luke Loves Pokemon: https://lukelovespkmn.transistor.fm/Time Enough Podcast (Twilight Zone): https://timeenoughpodcast.transistor.fm/Game Game Show (a game show gaming games): https://gamegameshow.transistor.fm/Occult Disney: https://occultdisney.transistor.fm/Podcast: 1999 (where Mark and Matt rap about 70's tv sci-fi): https://podcast1999.transistor.fm/And Matt makes music here:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming Soon: The Rack (1956) (swapcast with Matt's Time Enough Podcast) Mark Reacts to the Sci-Fi Sanctuary 2 Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation

It's been 2 years, but it is once again time to stop and rank all 53 MCU movies, Disney+ TV shows, and specials GET A FREE AUDIOBOOK Get a FREE audiobook with a FREE 30 day trial of Audible at http://www.audibletrial.com/seanchandler *AFFLIATE LINK* The Marvel Cinematic Universe has exploded to include 53 movies, Disney+ shows, and special presentations—and I've watched them all. In this video, I'm ranking every single MCU project from worst to best, from Iron Man to Endgame to Loki, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Werewolf by Night, and everything in between. Whether you're a lifelong fan or catching up on Phase 4 and beyond, this is the ultimate Marvel ranking to settle the debate. Agree? Disagree? Let me know your list in the comments! #MCU #MarvelRanking #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MarvelStudios #IronMan #AvengersEndgame #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy #Loki #WandaVision #SpiderManNoWayHome #CaptainAmerica #MarvelMovies #DisneyPlus #SheHulk #ShangChi #MarvelPhase4 #MarvelPhase5 #SecretInvasion #EchoMarvel #XMen97 ✅ MOVIES (33 Total) Iron Man (2008) The Incredible Hulk (2008) Iron Man 2 (2010) Thor (2011) Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) The Avengers (2012) Iron Man 3 (2013) Thor: The Dark World (2013) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Ant-Man (2015) Captain America: Civil War (2016) Doctor Strange (2016) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Black Panther (2018) Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) Captain Marvel (2019) Avengers: Endgame (2019) Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Black Widow (2021) Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Eternals (2021) Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) The Marvels (2023) Deadpool and Wolverine Captain America Brave New World Thunderbolts* | New Avengers The Fantastic Four First Steps

This week, join three brothers and a dad as they play Disney: In or Out? They'll weigh in on bold statements like: – Marvel will never reach the heights of Avengers: Endgame again – Disney+ has made things better – The Mandalorian is the best Star Wars project Disney has created ...and many more! It's a fun, fast-paced episode full of opinions, laughs, and Disney debate!

What can Marvel's Avengers: Endgame teach us about biblical truth? When Iron Man makes his ultimate sacrifice, declaring "I am Iron Man" before giving his life to save the universe, he mirrors Jesus's declaration: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."This powerful connection between Hollywood's storytelling and scripture reveals something profound about our human nature. When Jesus calls his followers "sheep," it's not a compliment—sheep wander off track, consume harmful things, and find themselves helplessly stuck. Sound familiar? Looking honestly at our lives, we've all made poor choices, consumed toxic relationships, and found ourselves in situations beyond our power to fix.The good news is that Jesus offers what we truly need—a Good Shepherd who protects, knows, and prospers us. His protection surrounds us completely: beside, beneath, ahead, within, and against enemies. Psalm 23 beautifully illustrates this comprehensive care, even "through the darkest valley." Beyond physical protection, Jesus fights for us in spiritual battles we don't even perceive.Most remarkably, Jesus knows each of us personally. God's thoughts toward you outnumber the grains of sand on a beach—approximately eight quintillion! You're not just a face in the crowd but deeply known and valued. For those who've experienced rejection or being treated as just a number, this personal connection offers profound healing.Jesus came that we might have "abundant life"—not merely material prosperity but holistic flourishing characterized by purpose, joy, and transformation. The question is whether we'll trust Him completely or continue trying to navigate life on our own terms. Like sheep who cannot survive in the wild, we need His guidance for everything. Will you run to the Good Shepherd for protection, guidance, and abundant life? Your answer might be the difference between merely existing and truly thriving.

The early Fantastic Four reviews are officially out—and people are already calling it the best Marvel movie since Endgame! On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff and Roxy Striar break down the first reactions, review scores, and whether Fantastic Four: First Steps is truly the MCU comeback fans have been waiting for. Topics include: 1️⃣ Fantastic Four Reviews Are Out – Is this the best Marvel film since Avengers: Endgame? We discuss the early reactions and what it means for the MCU's future. 2️⃣ Kevin Feige on Captain America: Brave New World – Feige believes the film underperformed because it didn't include Chris Evans. Is that fair? We give our thoughts. 3️⃣ “Supergirl” Scribe Writing New Wonder Woman Movie – A new Wonder Woman project is in development! We break down the latest updates. 4️⃣ “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Trailer & Poster Coming Soon – James Cameron is back at it. We discuss the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash teaser and what to expect. If you're into MCU news, movie reviews, Marvel reactions, and pop culture discussions, make sure you subscribe and join the conversation. SPONSORS: INDACLOUD: If you're 21 or older, now's your chance to float above the stress—because IndaCloud is giving all new customers 25% off their first order plus free shipping. Just use code KRISTIAN or click the link in the show notes to claim your discount. That's https://indacloud.co/ CASHAPP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00  #CashAppPod. As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit https://www.cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

Welcome back to the Working Perspectives Podcast! The Infinity Saga Tournament is heating up, and we're officially in the Semi-Finals! In this epic first match, we pit two titans against each other: Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame! Join your hosts as they break down these monumental Marvel films in a two-round bout. First, we'll give you the "tale of the tape," highlighting key aspects of each movie. Then, in Round 1, we dive deep into the pros and cons, debating what makes each film a masterpiece and where they might fall short. Finally, the moment of truth arrives in the final round, where all three hosts cast their decisive votes. Which cinematic event will emerge victorious and earn its spot in the Grand Finals of our Marvel Infinity Saga Tournament? Tune in, relive the hype, and find out which movie reigns supreme in this head-to-head battle of the MCU's biggest blockbusters! Don't forget to like, comment with YOUR pick, and subscribe for more Working Perspectives podcast episodes!

In this episode of Midwest Mythos, we explore the allegories of Christ in popular media, discussing examples from movies like 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' and 'Avengers: Endgame'. We delve into the impact of media on societal values, particularly in a post-Christian culture. The conversation shifts to the importance of family structure and the spiritual warfare that can affect it, emphasizing the roles of mothers and fathers. Finally, we discuss the significance of bread in faith, referencing biblical texts and the divine purpose behind creation.MY LINKS :https://youtube.com/@midwestmythospodcast?si=f5qXsiJuuWv4-hqEhttps://www.tiktok.com/@midwest_mythos?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.instagram.com/midwestmythos/If you would like to be a guest on the show contact me on the submission form at: linktr.ee/midwestmythospodcast or contact me on Instagram @midwestmythosThank you for all the support!

Captain America: The Winter Soldier vs. Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Infinity Saga Tournament - Round 3 Match 3! Description: The MCU's biggest battle continues on Working Perspectives! Get ready for the third explosive match of the third round in our epic Marvel Infinity Saga Tournament! We're pitting all 23 movies from the legendary saga against each other to crown the ultimate champion. In this highly anticipated showdown, we have a clash of titans: Captain America: The Winter Soldier goes head-to-head with Avengers: Endgame! Join the hosts as they break down this monumental matchup in a two-round bout. First, we delve into the "Tale of the Tape," examining the key aspects of each film. Then, it's onto Round 1, where the hosts lay out the pros and cons for both The Winter Soldier and Endgame, dissecting what makes each movie a powerhouse. Finally, in the thrilling decisive round, all three hosts cast their votes to determine which film reigns supreme. The winner of this intense battle will advance directly to the Semi-Finals, bringing them one step closer to being crowned the Infinity Saga champion! Who will triumph? Will it be the spy thriller brilliance of The Winter Soldier or the epic conclusion of Endgame? Tune in to find out and let us know your pick in the comments below! Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to Working Perspectives for more awesome content, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss any future tournament matches!   #WorkingPerspectives #MarvelTournament #InfinitySaga #CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier #AvengersEndgame #MCU #MarvelMovies #MovieRanking #Podcast #FilmReview #BracketTournament #MovieBattle #Superheroes #MarvelStudios #PopCulture

In this episode complete ourrewind about the 22nd MCU movie, Avengers: Endgame. This is from the Hulk's snap to the end of the film. You can find the complete plot on Wikipedia here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Endgame#Plot)

In this episode continue our chat about the 22nd MCU movie, Avengers: Endgame. This is from Tony Sark giving Cap the shield at the Avengers Facility to the Hulk's snap. You can find the complete plot on Wikipedia here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Endgame#Plot)

Matariki Part 2 – The Myth Became Fact: What Every Story Has Been Pointing to All Along In this episode, we explore how the gospel doesn't cancel culture—it redeems it. Pastor Ants walks us through Acts 17 and how the Apostle Paul stepped into the stories, poetry, and beliefs of his culture to reveal Christ at the centre. From ancient Māori traditions to Greek mythology, from Marvel movies to Matariki, this message uncovers how all stories carry echoes of the greater story—God's story. We talk C.S. Lewis, J. Gresham Machen, Māori legends, and even Avengers Endgame, showing how Jesus didn't come to erase the story—He came to fulfil it.

ZOINKS, JINKIES, SCOOBY SNACKS - OH MY!! Scooby-Doo Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects Scooby-Doo Reaction & Review! Greg Alba & Aaron Alexander react to the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo movie directed by Raja Gosnell (Big Momma's House, Never Been Kissed), the cult classic that brought Mystery Inc. to life! The film stars Matthew Lillard (Scream, 13 Ghosts) as Shaggy Rogers, Freddie Prinze Jr. (She's All That, I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Fred Jones, Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Intentions) as Daphne Blake, Linda Cardellini (Freaks and Geeks, Avengers: Endgame, Dead to Me) as Velma Dinkley, and Neil Fanning (Racing Stripes) as the voice of Scooby-Doo. This movie features iconic lines like "Raggy?!", "I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!", and "Like, Scoob, we gotta get outta here!" Memorable scenes include the haunted island mystery, the spooky protoplasm soul-switch sequence, Shaggy and Scooby's burp and fart contest, and the epic Spooky Island finale where they unmask Scrappy-Doo as the villain. Join us as we break down the humor, nostalgia, and standout performances that made this movie a fan-favorite. Drop your favorite Scooby-Doo quote in the comments and subscribe for more classic movie reactions! Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we chat about the 22nd MCU movie, Avengers: Endgame. This is from the start of the film to Tony Sark giving Cap the shield at the Avengers Facility. You can find the complete plot on Wikipedia here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Endgame#Plot)

Tras numerosos retrasos, finalmente llega Ironheart, una de las últimas series de Marvel Studios dentro de la Saga del Multiverso. Dominique Thorne retoma su papel como Riri Williams, personaje que debutó hace tres años en Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Para algunos, esta historia tiene un gran potencial, gracias a la visión de uno de sus creadores, Ryan Coogler. Otros la ven como un nuevo producto que "nadie pidió". Con estas opiniones divididas, ¿qué esperamos de Ironheart?

Episodio donde Wisto tiene piel de zanahoria, Pari ya vio Ballerina de John Wick, usar a John Wick al igual de usar a Darth Vader en los spin-offs, Wisto cae de nuevo en el "quién te preguntó?", las películas de Gabriel Byrne, Mike Flanagan está muy ocupado ahorita, Life of Chuck y sus fechas de estreno, la película de Dark Tower no podrá usar nada de IT o de Salem's Lot, casting para Roland de Dark Tower, escena más emocionante de Avengers Endgame, la secuela película de Mortal Kombat está causando mucho furor, lo que sigue del mundo de Matt Reeves y el Batman de Robert Pattinson, y terminamos con la reseña con spoilers de Predator: Killer of Killers!!! (Peli-culón) Escúchanos: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Apóyanos: patreon.com/holamsupernova Síguenos: Instagram/ Twitter/ TikTok @holamsupernova Merch: holamsupernova.myshopify.com

We got to spend some time with Josh Brolin, Brian Bowen Smith and friends, riding into our shop and sitting down to talk bikes and life with some incredible stories from over the years.Josh has quite the story and we're grateful that he took the time to ride in and share some of it with us as we kicked back with some cigars.See pictures from the day here - https://2lanelife.com/blogs/news/joshbrolinJosh Brolin (born February 12, 1968) is an American actor known for his intense performances across film and television. The son of actor James Brolin, he began his career in the mid-1980s with a breakout role in The Goonies (1985). After a period of lower-profile projects, Brolin reemerged strongly in the 2000s with acclaimed performances in No Country for Old Men (2007), W. (2008), and Milk (2008), earning an Academy Award nomination for the latter. He became widely recognized for his portrayal of Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and culminating in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Brolin has also starred in major films like Sicario (2015) and Deadpool 2 (2018), solidifying his reputation as a versatile and powerful actor. OUR WEBSITE: https://2lanelife.com/ USE CODE: "YOUTUBE" FOR 10% OFF OF PARTS & ACCESSORIES2LANELIFE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/2lanelife/GAYLIN'S INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/xerox57/LANCE'S INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/biglancec/JOSH'S INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/imridingplaces/Want to SAVE on EagleRider Rentals? - CLICK HEREABOUT 2LANELIFEWe travel the country on our Harley-Davidson motorcycles, exploring some of the best roads the country has to offer. Our goal is to share all of the neat history and attractions across the back roads, a.k.a. the 2Lanes of America using a cinematic approach unique to our experiences. Along this journey, we meet tons of amazing people, and learn something new every time. We are here to inspire travel!Friends:Thrashin' SupplyLegend SuspensionsCustom Dynamics Motorcycle LightingEagleRider Motorcycle Rentals & Tours Feuling PartsKlock WerksCobra USAMaxima Racing OilsBell HelmetsSaddlem...

10 years and 22 feature films have brought us to this moment. Avengers End Game is the culmination of a collective fandom! Pulling in a worldwide box office of over $2.7 Billion dollars, this film is the second highest grossing film of all time. As fans of the MCU, we truly felt like 10 years of fandom received a massive payoff by way of this movie. Emotional, funny, thought provoking, and let's not forget action packed -- Avengers End Game does NOT disappoint.   TRACKLIST: 1:17 - Quick catch up with the Geeks! 8:05 - Geek of the Week - Mark: Sinners (2025); Jasmin: The Residence (2025, Netflix) 25:31 - Film summary and 10 years of of the MCU 36:32 - Avengers: End Game Review   You can follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram or if you would like to support us you can donate to our KoFi.

Today’s guest is the wildly talented Karen Gillan, the actor you know from major franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Endgame, and Jumanji, as well as her breakout role as Amy Pond on Doctor Who. Karen talks about her early days growing up in Inverness, Scotland, and how her relentless teenage ambition landed her an agent (spoiler alert: she cold-called every casting director and agent in Scotland until one of them agreed to represent her). Karen’s new movie, The Life of Chuck, is in theatres everywhere now! And preorder our new book, Crushmore, here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crushmore/Nava-Kavelin/9781668077993 Want more from Podcrushed? Follow our social channels here: Insta: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedInsta TikTok: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTikTok X: https://bit.ly/PodcrushedTwitter You can follow Penn, Sophie and Nava here: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pennbadgley/ https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/ https://www.instagram.com/nnnava/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iampennbadgley https://www.tiktok.com/@scribbledbysophie https://www.tiktok.com/@nkavelinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would happen if planets collided at a snail's pace? How much of Avengers Endgame regarding time is scientifically acceptable? Why aren't stars closer together? And the team discuss a listener's theory to terra-form Mars.Want to support the show? Join The Supermassive Club for exclusive content, star-gazing forums and ad-free listening... supermassive.supportingcast.fmAnd keep adding to The Supermassive Mailbox with your pictures and questions for the team. Send them to podcast@ras.ac.uk or follow them on Instagram, @SupermassivePod.The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ONE OF THE MAJOR INSPIRATIONS FOR JAMES GUNN'S SUPERMAN!! All Star Superman Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects With the DCU's flagship Superman film A MONTH AWAY, Coy & John continue their road to Metropolis with their All Star Superman Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Coy Jandreau & John Humphrey as they celebrate the Man of Steel in All Star Superman (2011), the acclaimed DC animated adaptation of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's beloved comic. When Superman (voiced by James Denton of Desperate Housewives and Good Christian Belles) absorbs a lethal overdose of solar radiation saving a U.S. space mission, he learns he has only days left to live—but not before completing twelve “super” tasks for humanity. Alongside Clark Kent's heartfelt romance with Lois Lane (Christina Hendricks, Mad Men, Drive), we see Lex Luthor (Anthony LaPaglia, Without a Trace, Frasier) unleash a diabolical plot to capture the bottled city of Kandor, and Perry White (Edward Asner, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Up) struggle to keep the Daily Planet printing under cosmic threat. Standout moments include Superman's solar recharge chamber scenes, his bittersweet gift of temporary powers to Jimmy Olsen (Matthew Gray Gubler, Criminal Minds), and the climactic showdown where the dying hero still finds hope in saving the world. Nasthalthia (Linda Cardellini, Freaks and Geeks, Avengers: Endgame) offers alien perspective, Ma Kent (Frances Conroy, Six Feet Under, American Horror Story) grounds him in heart, and Steve Lombard (Kevin Michael Richardson, The Simpsons, Black Lightning) supplies brash newsroom flair. Don't miss Coy & John's breakdown of every iconic beat—from Superman racing the sun across the sky to the emotional farewell that cements his legacy as the ultimate hero! Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Richard Roeper returns with new roles—joining rogerebert.com and debuting a weekly WGN-AM segment. He weighs in on Scarlett Johansson's Avengers: Endgame snub, the state of superhero cinema, and reviews Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders, unpacking chilling new facts from one of Chicago's most infamous unsolved crimes. The Richard Roeper Show is brought to you by Americaneagle.com Studios.

On the 452nd episode of Piecing It Together, William-Patrick Coleman joins me to talk about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. The 8th and possibly final entry in the long running Tom Cruise action series gave us an opportunity to look back at the whole series and talk about what might have inspired this conclusion. Puzzle pieces include Furious 7, Meg 2: The Trench and Avengers: Endgame.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and the movies we discuss!Written by Christopher McQuarrie and Erik JendersenDirected by Christopher McQuarrieStarring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon PeggParamountWilliam-Patrick Coleman is the host of the FILMBUFF YouTube channel.Check out FILMBUFF at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrku_45HWx_zSx6mCSdxMkQAnd follow William on Instagram @filmbuff_showMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is a piece of the score of the film Friday & Friday which you will get to hear more about at a later date....Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods,

We're joined again by Izzy from What The Austen? (@whattheausten) to discuss the second half of the 2007 adaptation of Persuasion starring Sally Hawkins and directed by Adrian Shergold. Today's episode covers the film from Lyme through the end of the movie.Topics discussed include the film's opinion on moving on from lost love, the stormy Cobb, blood!!!, snuff, Harville as the ultimate bro, Bath locations, filming in the rain, the male loneliness epidemic, and the Great Bath Marathon of 1814.Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Game of Thrones, Merlin, The Last of Us, Outlander, The Crown, Mad Men, Mean Girls, Grey's Anatomy, Friends, Scooby Doo, Sex and the City, Ben Mercer, Cindy Lou Who, Avengers: Endgame, Severance, Gilmore GirlsTo explore more of What The Austen?, listen wherever you get your podcasts or check them out on Youtube! And be sure to follow Izzy on Instagram at @whattheausten.Next Episode: Persuasion (2022)Teepublic is now Dashery! Check out our new merch store at https://podandprejudice.dashery.com.Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://podandprejudice.dashery.com/

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The stakes are getting higher! The Working Perspectives podcast is back, and the second round of our massive Marvel Infinity Saga movie tournament has begun! We've narrowed down the field, and now the heavy hitters are facing off! In this monumental episode, we kick off Round 2 with an epic clash of cinematic titans: Match 1 (Round 2): The culmination of a decade of storytelling, Avengers: Endgame, goes head-to-head with the cultural phenomenon and groundbreaking superhero film, Black Panther! Which of these critically acclaimed and beloved movies will advance further in our bracket? We dive deep into their impact, storytelling, and cultural significance. Join the Working Perspectives crew as we dissect this incredible matchup, debate its merits, and make our predictions for the winner! This is sure to be a tough decision! Let us know YOUR thoughts in the comments below – who deserves to move on to the next round? Tune in for passionate discussion, insightful analysis, and a continued celebration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Send us a textAfter returning from the AC Bachelor Invitational, EstoBro welcomes back Magikarp to the program. The guest is the first substitute guest of the podcast with TV officially locked in for wedding mode. They begin the show with talking about One Piece (3:30) and all the exciting anime that is on the horizon later in the year. The newly elected pope of the Catholic church was elected today, Pope Leo XIV, the first American cardinal to lead the faith...and he is also from the city of Chicago. In discovery, EstoBro confirmed that His Holiness is a Cubs fan, and the host takes the time to talk Chicago Cubs baseball with Magikarp because he hardly gets the chance to do so (13:20). After an electric start to the season, the pair make the criticism of what this team needs for additions in order to make a deep run in the playoffs down the stretch. When they pivot to multimedia news, they also applaud the MCU's latest installment of "The New Avengers" but you probably know it better as the Thunderbolts* (27:25). With the latest comic book film at the movies, EstoBro confirms that this film truly deserves the claim, "Best film since Avengers: Endgame," after a remarkable performance. This was the perfect film to get prepare for Fantastic Four: First Steps that is set to release this summer. Finally in nerdcore, with Magikarp being a fellow Pokémon trainer, he joins EstoBro with criticizing the soon to be released Nintendo Switch 2 (47:45). As the countdown for the new system goes on, the pair put some criticism of some other major titles being released upon rollout and even entertain of 'ETPC's Smash Injustice' with major video game characters left off the Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. Theme song made by iamRavedadInteract with the Gents of the podcast on the following social media platforms:X (Formally known as Twitter) YouTube InstagramBlog/websiteJoin the Discord serverSubscribe to the official playlist of the podcast

The boys return to the theater to see Marvels latest film Thunderbolts, after the disappointing Captain America: Brave New World can the MCU get back on track before the highly anticipated Fantastic 4 and Avengers: Doomsday? We're about to find out, also the boys rank all the MCU post Avengers: Endgame 

Courtney Young is a Dialect Coach known for her work on Thunderbolts (2025), Agatha All Along (2024), Barbie (2023), House Of Spoils (2024), Under the Banner of Heaven (2022), WandaVision (2021), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Courtney received a BA in Theatre from University of Utah and an MFA in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England.Courtney is also a Professor of Theatre and Film at the University of Houston and Lone Star College.Connect with Courtney:➡️ Instagram: @Courtney_ly➡️ TikTok: @accentcoachAbout The Lot1 Podcast ✨The Lot1 Podcast is designed for anyone who is interested in or working in filmmaking. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned veteran, we hope you gain the knowledge you need to improve your craft, achieve your filmmaking goals, or simply get an understanding and appreciation for the roles and duties of your peers and colleagues.☕Tourist Hat Coffee Companyhttps://touristhatcoffeecompany.com/

En nuestro episodio 346 Vanesthy, Gabriel y El Watcher conversan sobre su experiencia viendo el tercer episodio de la segunda temporada de "The Last of Us" (2023) titulado "The Path" y sobre cual piensan que es la mejor película de "Avengers" entre "The Avengers" (2012), "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015), "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) y "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) en el segmento "Wachin' con Wacho!" y hablan sobre todo lo relacionado a el estreno de la película "Thunderbolts*" (2025).¡Se la diferencia en la vida de los niños de la Fundación de Niños de Puerto Rico! Aporta con tu donativo aquí: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Cultura-Secuencial-2025¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back with its new blockbuster Thunderbolts. The Plugged In team discusses the latest installment of superhero movies as well as the qualities it takes to make a hero. They then talk about AI agents, what that means, and what role they may play in our lives. Click here to get your copy of the amazing Plugged In book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Thunderbolts · Guardians of the Galaxy · The Wolf of Wall Street · Risen · Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King · Avengers: Endgame · Tully · Roma · Black Mirror Check out the Plugged In Blog: · Want Lunch? Call My AI Agent The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

"Women in Refrigerators": Understanding Fridging in Superhero MediaIn this eye-opening episode of Superhero Ethics, hosts Matthew and Riki tackle the controversial topic of "fridging" with special guest Jessica Plummer, a comic book historian with expertise in gender representation. The term "fridging," coined by comic writer Gail Simone in 1999, refers to the killing, maiming, or assault of female characters primarily to advance a male character's storyline.What exactly is fridging and where did the term come from?The term "women in refrigerators" originated from a 1994 Green Lantern issue where Kyle Rayner's girlfriend Alexandra DeWitt was murdered and stuffed in a refrigerator by villain Major Force. This served solely to motivate Kyle's character development and revenge arc. The podcast explores how this pattern repeats across comics, films, and TV shows, with female characters frequently introduced only to be brutalized for male character development.Why is fridging problematic beyond just character death?The discussion highlights how fridging isn't just about women dying - it's about the specific ways their bodies are violated and displayed, often in sexualized or gratuitously violent ways. The hosts examine how female characters are disproportionately subjected to these fates compared to male characters, despite already being underrepresented in superhero media to begin with.How does fridging differ from other character deaths?The podcast examines the key differences between fridging and other character deaths. Male characters often die heroically in battle with "noble sacrifices" and frequently return from death, while female characters are more commonly assaulted in domestic settings like kitchens, portrayed as helpless victims rather than heroes making choices, and rarely return from death.What about fridging and race in media?The conversation expands to discuss similar patterns with characters of color, who are often introduced as side characters only to be killed to motivate white protagonists. While the panel debates whether "fridging" should specifically refer to violence against women or could apply more broadly, they agree the core issue is about which characters get to be protagonists versus disposable plot devices.Other topics discussed:The original Green Lantern fridging incident that gave the trope its nameHow Black Widow's death in Avengers: Endgame exhibits elements of fridgingThe repeated visual motif of female character deaths (like Gwen Stacy's fall)Examples of media that subvert fridging expectations, like John Wick and DaredevilHow some characters have "climbed out of the fridge" through character resurrection and reimaginingWriters and creators who have worked to challenge and change this tropeThe relationship between shock value and fridging**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page. You can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

I run down the latest news of the week, including new trailers and some missing elements of Daredevil: Born Again that I missed. We also celebrate the 7th anniversary of Avengers: Endgame. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I saw SINNERS and gave my thoughts on Ryan Coogler's action horror film.

Ben Shapiro breaks down his most overrated films of all time. From the absurdity of the "Barbie" movie to the overblown hype of "Avengers: Endgame," Ben dives into exactly why these films don't deserve the praise they get. No punches pulled. Don't miss this epic breakdown!  - - -  Today's Sponsor:  Tax Network USA - Seize control of your financial future! Call 1 (800) 958-1000 or visit https://www.TNUSA.com/Shapiro