The Dog Stars

In this episode, we review the second season of the Amazon Prime original animated series from the Batman universe titled Batman: Caped Crusader. We discuss how the introductions of the Riddler and the Joker were received this season, and we debate whether the series will eventually introduce more members of the Batman family than villains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a live review on YouTube of the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Tom Holland led Spider-Man franchise, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, and Sadie Sink, titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We discuss whether the Marvel Cinematic Universe is using Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the right way, and we debate whether Peter Parker was trying to steal MJ away from her boyfriend throughout the film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2016 South Korean action horror film, directed by Yeon Sang Ho and written by Park Joo Suk titled Train to Busan. We discuss how unique this story is within the zombie genre, and we debate whether the film concludes with a happy or tragic ending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we continue with our weekly recaps of the latest superhero television series from HBO Max and the DC Universe, starring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Kelly Macdonald, titled Lanterns. We discuss our reactions to learning the background of how John was selected to become a Lantern, and we debate whether his mother and father’s parenting style was more beneficial to them or to him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2026 post apocalyptic science fiction film, directed by Ridley Scott and based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Peter Heller, starring Jacob Elordi & Josh Brolin titled The Dog Stars. We discuss whether Jacob Elordi is becoming a movie star in his own right, and we debate whether audiences are beginning to experience dog fatigue in films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we begin reviewing the latest superhero television series from HBO Max and the DC Universe, starring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Kelly Macdonald, titled Lanterns. We discuss our reaction to learning about the lore of the Manhunters in this universe, and we debate whether Hal Jordan is helping or hunting the Manhunter that is still active.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2026 American slasher film, written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun and starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson titled Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. We discuss whether the film's plot stuck the landing, and we debate whether campy slasher movies are starting to make a comeback in the horror genre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1983 American slasher film written and directed by Robert Hiltzik and starring Mike Kellin, Katherine Kamhi, and Paul DeAngelo, titled Sleepaway Camp. We discuss whether this film deserved to become a horror franchise, and we debate whether it borrowed too many ideas from the Friday the 13th franchise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we begin reviewing the latest superhero television series from HBO Max and the DC Extended Universe starring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and Kelly Macdonald titled Lanterns. We discuss how differently the world building is handled in this series compared to other superhero shows featuring new characters, and we debate whether the design of the Green Lanterns in this universe looks good or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2026 American science fiction survival film written, co-produced, and directed by David Robert Mitchell starring Anne Hathaway & Ewan McGregor titled The End of Oak Street. We discuss whether this film is simply a ripoff of Jurassic Park, and we debate whether audiences still care about dinosaur movies outside of the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World franchises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.