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It's been 2 years since we did an episode. So sue us! Jason Furie and Adam Roth are such huge Alien franchise fans that we just had to talk about Alien: Romulus (2024) from director Fede Alvarez. Did we love it or loathe it? One way to find out...Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Based on a children's book by Roald Dahl, with puppet master Jim Henson as Exectutive Producer, and star Anjelica Huston how could anything go wrong!? Jason Furie and Adam Roth dive into The Witches (1990) and see how this 90s classic stands the test of time. We didn't bother with the Disney+ 2020 remake. It looks kinda like hot garbage. Happy Spooky Season everyone!Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Are you tired of new Star Wars shows on Disney+ yet? Neither are we! Jason Furie and Adam Roth jump into the newest series on the block Andor to discuss the 3 episode premiere. Does this prequel to a prequel that is technically also a sequel have what it takes to impress our jaded little Star Wars brains? Let's discuss.Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

For better or for worse, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a very different place after the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019). Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch the latest MCU film Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and ultimately decide how it stacks up against the other 3 Thor films, Thor comic books, and the MCU at large. Also, we passionately agree that this film should have been called simply—Fhor.Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Does anyone really care if a movie wins an Academy Award for Best Picture anymore? Well, Jason Furie and Adam Roth figured the winner has to be at least a half-decent movie right? With that theory in mind, they check out last year's winner CODA (2021), which stands for Child of Deaf Adults,  about a young woman who is the only hearing person in her family. Simply put...this movie deserves any award that comes its way.Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Believe it or not Jason Furie had never seen the 80s classic Romancing the Stone (1984) and Adam Roth had never seen it as an adult. Well, they both just watched it and you may be surprised by their reactions. Do you adore this Robert Zemeckis classic starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas, or do you consider it a "Raiders rip-off"?Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

We don't typically cover based-on-a-true-story films, but Thirteen Lives (2022) directed by Ron Howard seemed worth a watch. A retelling of the June 2018 incident where twelve Thai adolescents and their soccer coach were trapped in a flooded cave for 18 days and in need of rescue. Jason Furie and Adam Roth break it down and try and figure out why Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell are so unrecognizable here.Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

In the mood for something a little slower, a little more dreamy, a little more...chill. Jason Furie and Adam Roth watch After Yang (2022) from director Kogonada starring Colin Farrell. We're always up for anything from A24 and this one seemed to be right up our alley. Full review of the film as well as a full review of Coca Cola's newest limited edition flavor Dreamlike...spoiler alert, it's rancid.Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Never thought we'd say this, but you have to check out this new Hulu original film! Jason Furie and Adam Roth check out Prey (2022) directed by Dan Trachtenberg which serves as the 7th film to featured the beloved Predator! Set 300 years in the past, Prey tells the story of a group of Native American hunters who become the hunted who then become the hunters of the hunter hunting them. It's all quite simple we promise. Did we mention Amber Midthunder is amazing?Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram

Are you old enough to remember Showbiz Pizza? Did you ever witness a performance by the animatronic animal band The Rock-afire Explosion? Either way, The Rock-afire Explosion (2008) is a very interesting look at a little slice of the 80s and 90s that holds a dear place in at least 5 people's heart. This documentary is about a lot more than just fun and games. Jason Furie and Adam Roth dive are exploding with excitement for this one.Visit Website | Join Newsletter | Support | Facebook | Instagram