Multiverse Monologues

After more than half a year apart, Ben, Micah and Ethan are finally back together on Multiverse Monologues to break down the best, worst, and most memorable parts of the year in movies and TV. From standout performances and unforgettable theater experiences to major disappointments and a full “Best of 2025” draft, nothing is off-limits. We also look ahead to 2026 and draft the projects we’re most excited about next.Time Codes 00:05 — Intro09:45 — Today’s Draft Rules11:26 — Best Performance of the Year20:18 — Most Disappointing Projects37:11 — Best Movie Not From 202549:08 — Best Soundtrack/Score of 202555:51 — Best Theater Experience of 20251:02:37 — Worst Project of 20251:10:23 — Our Draft Order Based on Last Year’s Picks1:14:38 — Best of 2025 Draft2:02:48 — Most Anticipated Projects of 2026Check us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytFollow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_linkMusical theme is from @ Nathan StadeLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

Join Ben, Ethan, and Micah for another exciting episode of the Marvel Movie Marathon, where they dive deep into Spider-Man: No Way Home! This film, released four years ago, has seen varying opinions over time, and we're here to discuss its lasting impact.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@multiversemonologuesTime Codes Intro – 0:05Synopsis – 3:14Initial Thoughts – 4:42Movie Talk – 11:07Favorite Scene – 1:09:56Favorite Character – 1:11:08Critic Scores – 1:19:32The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking – 1:20:53Our Scores – 1:24:47Our Ranking – 1:34:22What’s Next – 1:42:00Check us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytMusical theme is from @ NateStadeLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on Instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

This week on Multiverse Monologues, the Marvel Movie Marathon marches on through 2021 with Eternals. Ben, Ethan, and Micah return to unpack one of the MCU’s most cosmic and ambitious entries, diving into its ensemble cast, mythological scale, and Chloé Zhao’s bold attempt to reshape the Marvel universe.Eternals follows a group of immortal aliens—Sersi, Ikaris, Thena, and more—who reunite to protect humanity from the Deviants and uncover the truth behind their mission. Despite high expectations, the film received mixed reviews and became the first MCU title to earn a “Rotten” score on Rotten Tomatoes.Time Codes00:00 - Intro04:04 - Eternals Synopsis05:05 - Initial Thoughts06:41 - Movie Talk 39:51 - Favorite Character 42:03 - Favorite Scene45:18 - Critic Scores46:12 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking47:54 - Our Scores57:57 - Our Ranking1:01:50 - What's NextCheck us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytFollow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonol...Musical theme is from @ NateStadeLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

This week on Multiverse Monologues, the Marvel Movie Marathon continues with Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Ben, Ethan, and Micah return to break down the sequel to 2018’s Venom, a film that somehow made it to round two and this Carnage joins the crewThe conversation quickly turns chaotic, much like the movie itself. Ben goes off on Sony’s handling of their Marvel characters, Ethan is here, and Micah just wants some chocolate and Diet Coke. Whether you love these movies or love to hate them, this episode has plenty of laughs, rants, and symbiote mayhem.Time Codes00:00 - Intro04:00 - Venom Synopsis09:32 - Initial Thoughts19:00 - Movie Talk 29:29 - Favorite Character 40:04 - Favorite Scene53:04 - Critic Scores54:11 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking55:47 - Our Scores1:02:19 - Our Ranking1:04:52 - What's NextCheck us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytMusical theme is from @ NateStadeFollow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426dFollow us on Apple Podcasts for Weekly Podcast Shows!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiverse-monologues/id1598823220Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_linkLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

This week on Multiverse Monologues, the Marvel Movie Marathon continues its journey through 2021 with Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. Ben, Ethan, and Micah reconvene to dissect the film that captivated audiences with its fight choreography and the MCU's first Asian-led superhero.Does the film live up to its initial hype? And how does it hold up years later? This episode dives deep into the film and how it resonates four years after its release.So fire up your sling ring, hit the hyperdrive, and join us as we journey to Ta Lo once more.Editors Note - In classic Multiverse Monologue fashion, we forgot to turn the mics on. So we ended up using the camera audio instead. It’s not too bad, but that’s why it sounds a little off. Hopefully it’s not too hard to listen to. So yeah, sorry about that!Time Codes 00:00 - Intro03:48 - Shang Chi Synopsis02:58 - Initial Thoughts10:59 - Movie Talk33:33 - Favorite Character40:53 - Favorite Scene44:49 - Critic Scores45:35 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking49:04 - Our Scores55:37 - Our Ranking58:08 - What's NextCheck us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytMusical theme is from @ NateStadeFollow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426dFollow us on Apple Podcasts for Weekly Podcast Shows!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiverse-monologues/id1598823220Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_linkLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

This week on Multiverse Monologues, the Marvel Movie Marathon barrels into 2021 with Black Widow. Ben, Ethan, and Micah reunite to dissect the film that kicked off Marvel’s return to the big screen after the pandemic.Was it worth the wait? Did we really need it? From streaming vs. theater debates to hilarious Red Guardian impersonations, lawsuit lore, and nostalgic throwbacks to early Disney+ content (WandaVision, Loki, and Falcon and the Winter Soldier), this episode dives deep into the film’s context, impact, and how it holds up four years later.So fire up your sling ring, hit the hyperdrive, and join us as we infiltrate the Red Room once more.Time Codes00:00 - Intro04:44 - Black Widow Synopsis05:39 - Initial Thoughts08:19 - Movie Talk47:30 - Favorite Character57:07 - Favorite Scene 1:03:17 - Critic Scores1:04:06 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking1:09:26 - Our Scores1:20:41 - OUR RANKING1:21:52 - What's NextCheck us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytMusical theme is from @ NateStadeFollow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426dFollow us on Apple Podcasts for Weekly Podcast Shows!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiverse-monologues/id1598823220Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_linkLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

After a break, we’re diving back into our Marvel Movie Marathon, and this time we’re tackling one of the most bizarre entries in the X-Men universe: The New Mutants (2020)!Join Ben, Ethan, and Micah as we discuss the troubled production, the surprising cast (hello, Anya Taylor-Joy and Stranger Things’ Charlie Heaton), and whether this film deserved the hate it got—or if it’s a misunderstood gem.Time Codes00:00 - Intro03:08 - The New Mutants 05:08 - Initial Thoughts17:00 - Who are these characters!?!?21:00 - Movie Talk35:34 - Favorite Character58:55 - Favorite Scene41:44 - Critic Scores42:40 - The Infamous Hollywood Reporter Ranking45:08 - Our Scores51:00 - OUR RANKING54:30 - What's NextCheck us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytMusical theme is from @ NateStadeFollow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_linkLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

Hello, and welcome back to Multiverse Monologues! It’s a brand-new year, and today, we’re jumping into the best and worst projects of 2024. From the highs to the lows (and everything in between), nothing is off-limits. But don’t worry—we’re not dwelling on the past for long. We’ll also be sharing our most anticipated projects for 2025. Buckle up; it’s going to be a packed episode, and we’ve got plenty to say! We hope you enjoy the ride!Time Codes00:00 - Intro02:50 - Today’s Draft Rules04:45 - Best Performance of the Year13:35 - Most Disappointing Projects24:05 - Best Movie Not From 202433:30 - Best Soundtrack/Score of 202441:30 - Best Theater Experience of 202450:50 - Worst Project of 20241:01:55 - Our Draft Order Based on Last Year’s Picks1:10:20 - Best of 2024 Draft2:03:45 - Most Anticipated Projects of 2025Check us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytMusical theme is from @ Nathan StadeFollow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426dFollow us on Apple Podcasts for Weekly Podcast Shows!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiverse-monologues/id1598823220Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_linkLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, we embarked on an epic journey to watch, review, and most importantly, rank every single STAR WARS film as part of our Star Wars Marathon. Today, the wait is over—our much-anticipated Star Wars Wrap-Up Podcast is here! We hope you find it worth the wait! #starwars #starwarspodcast #GalacticDiscussion #anakinskywalkerTime Codes00:00 - INTRO8:10 - Star Wars Awards 9:40 - Favorite Star Wars Character 16:03 - Least Favorite Star Wars Character 22:55 - Favorite Star Wars performance 27:53 - Worst Performance in Star Wars 36:00 - Favorite Lightsaber Duel43:33 - Favorite Star Wars Scene50:50 - Cringiest Scene in Star Wars 56:30 - Scene that hit different THIS TIME 1:01:33 - Favorite Gulp Shitto 1:10:05 - Best Musical Score 1:14:30 - The Holiday Special - Micah’s Review 1:23:20 - OUR RANKING 1:29:30 - Trilogies Ranked 1:31:40 - Marvel VS Star Wars 1:33:15 - The Future of Star Wars1:38:05 - Our Personal RANKING1:45:00 - WHAT’s NEXT?!?Check us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytMusical themes are from @ NateStadeFollow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426dFollow us on Apple Podcasts for Weekly Podcast Shows!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiverse-monologues/id1598823220Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_linkLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo.

Join us as we close out are Star Wars Marathon with our final Star wars film! In this movie it's discovered that the evil Emperor Palpatine did not die at the hands of Darth Vader, the rebels must race against the clock to find out his whereabouts. Finn and Poe lead the Resistance to put a stop to the First Order's plans to form a new Empire, while Rey anticipates her inevitable confrontation with Kylo Ren. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.Time Codes00:00 - Intro 6:34 - The Opening Crawl10:47 - Initial thoughts and our history with this movie 25:50 - The origins of THIS podcast 28:20 - Movie Talk1:26:30 - Rey Skywalker’s future 1:29:45 - Kathleen Kennedy 1:31:13 - Lightsaber Duels Ranked 1:36:40 - Academy Awards 1:39:44 - Favorite Character 1:41:15 - Favorite Scene 1:43:55 - Critic Scores 1:44:50 - OUR SCORES 1:57:50 - Where it falls 1:59:00 - Next Week is our Star Wars wrap upCheck us out on LetterboxdBen's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/5nFMdEthan's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/4QIVrMicah's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/1bjytMusical themes are from @AuralnautsFollow us on Spotify for Weekly Podcast Shows! https://open.spotify.com/show/4gidMe4gtH9YhrhG7NQKlp?si=16bd4940f21b426dFollow us on Apple Podcasts for Weekly Podcast Shows!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multiverse-monologues/id1598823220Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/multiversemonologues?utm_medium=copy_linkLogo done by the fabulous @chameleo.angel on instagram. Big thank you to her. You can also check out more of her amazing art by going online to www.ArtPal.com/chameleo. #starwarspodcast #GalacticDiscussion #anakinskywalker