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Author: Robert Miranda and Brandon Cole
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This podcast is all about movies! Rob Miranda and Brandon Cole come to you with weekly reviews on the newest reviews in theaters. We keep you up to date with the latest Hollywood news. And every once in a while there will be bonus episodes of just older classic movies and just movie, tv, and pop culture updates.
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Send a text Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween bonus episode with our special guest, Amanda, a Halloween aficionado making her podcast debut. Get ready to embrace the eerie vibes as Amanda shares her love for classic horror films like "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Scream," and reveals her bold costume choice as "Stripper Patrick Star." We exchange Halloween tradition tales, from her family's creative group themes inspired by pop culture icons like Taylor Swift to our own costume ideas, ad...
Send a text This week on the podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the future of DC. We break down the brand-new Lanterns trailer and the first look at Supergirl, sharing our reactions, theories, and what it could all mean for the growing DCU. Next, we recap the biggest moments from the Actors Awards, highlighting our favorite wins, surprises, and the performances we think truly deserved the spotlight. In reviews, we talk about Christian Bale’s latest film The Bride—does it live up to the hype...
Send a text 🔪 Scream, Survive, Repeat! 🎙️ This week we’re slicing into the highly anticipated Scream 7 and taking a bloody stroll through the entire Scream franchise — from the meta-masterpiece that started it all to the newest Ghostface carnage. Does the seventh installment live up to the legacy? Where does it rank among the sequels? And has Ghostface still got it? We’re joined by recurring guest Brandon Brogdon, who helps us break down the kills, the twists, the suspects, and the survival o...
Send a text This week, we’re diving into star power and swordplay. First up, we review Glenn Powell’s newest film, How to Make a Killing, breaking down the performances, the twists, and whether this darkly comic thriller lives up to the hype. Is Powell officially in his leading-man era? We debate. Then we head to Westeros to talk about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on HBO Max. Does this smaller-scale Game of Thrones story capture the magic of the original series? We discuss the tone, the cha...
Send a text This week, we’re diving deep into Crime 101 — breaking down the performances, direction, standout scenes, and whether the film delivers on the hype. Is it a smart, stylish thriller or just another entry in the crime genre? We give our full review, highlight what worked (and what didn’t), and debate where it ranks among recent releases. Then, with Valentine’s Day weekend approaching, we put our predictions on the line! 💘🍿 We’re forecasting which films will dominate the box office, ...
Send a text Cupid’s calling, and we’re answering with a Valentine’s Day double feature! This week, we cozy up to review Netflix’s new romantic flick People You Meet on Vacation and revisit the hilarious and heartfelt 2007 classic Knocked Up. We chat all things romance, from awkward first dates to why “movie and dinner” will forever reign as the ultimate Valentine’s Day combo. Plus, we wrap up with a fun draft segment — picking our favorite past Oscar winners for Best Costume Design and Best O...
Send a text This week on the pod, we dive into Sam Raimi’s latest genre ride, Send Help—does the master of chaos still have the magic? We also break down Disney+’s new series Wonder Man and where it lands in the ever-expanding Marvel TV experiment. Plus, a quick check-in on Netflix’s Free Bert and whether it’s worth your time. We recap the biggest moments, surprises, and snubs from The Grammys, then close things out with a fun draft pulling from past Oscar winners for Best Supporting Actor an...
Send a text We break down all of the 2026 nominations gave our predictions. We close with a new draft for Best Leading Actor and Actress from previous Oscar winners.
Send a text This week we take a deep dive into Netflix. We review Train Dreams and The Rip starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. We also give our reviews for Netflix newest drama short series "His & Hers" starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson. We also do a short recap of the 2026 Golden Globes.
Send a text This week we made a draft for movies in 2026 with the biggest box office hits. We also list some of our movies that we think are going to flop, along with some of tv series that we are looking forward to!
Send a text 2025 was a great year for movies! We give our rankings for the best and worst movies of the year. We give our top 10 favorite movies, biggest underdogs, most disappointing, and top actors. We close the show with giving our list of most anticipated movies for 2026.
Send a text This week’s episode serves up a fast-paced mix of movies and momentum. We kick things off with a bite-sized review of the brand-new Anaconda movie, sharing our first reactions and whether it lives up to the hype. From there, we dive deep into our main review of Marty Supreme, breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why it’s sparking so much conversation. The heart of the episode is our exclusive interview with table tennis champion Wally Green. Wally opens up about his origins...
Send a text This week on the podcast, me and Brandon are joined by special guest Justine Bijou, Twitch streamer and all-around pop culture nerd, to break down Avatar: Fire and Ash. We dive into what worked, what didn’t, and how it stacks up against the rest of the Avatar universe. We also branch out into quick-hit conversations on some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) shows, including Plurobis, Stranger Things, I Love LA, and Fall Out. Plus, we give rapid-fire reviews of The Housemaid an...
Send a text The Christmas is episode is already here?! This year has gone by too fast. This year we review 1996's classic movie, Jingle All The Way and 2022 Spirited on Apple TV. We also discuss our favorite recent streaming show and documentaries. And we close the episode with a new game. We list 10 movie scenarios and you have to guess if it is a Hallmark Christmas movie plot, or a Christmas movie i made up.
Send a text We have a jammed packed episode! First we open with the news of Netflix winning the bid to buy Warner Brothers and what this could mean for movie theaters. We share our thoughts on the new season of Stranger Things. We both have found a new show on Apple TV to binge, Pluribus. Then we play a new game on which we both pick 5 characters from movies that came out this year to put in the Thanksgiving Day parade. We move to our movie review for this year's Thanksgiving movie, Eternity....
Send a text New reviews for Wicked For Good and Sisu: Road to Revenge. Introducing a new game as well. A Draft for items from movies with their abilities attached to them.
Send a text In this episode, we dive into two wildly different but equally entertaining films. First up: The Running Man, the neon-soaked dystopian action flick that pits Glenn Powell against a deadly game show long before reality TV took over the world. Then we switch gears to the slick, twist-heavy world of Now You See Him, Now You Don’t, breaking down the tricks, turns, and cinematic sleight of hand that keep the story—and us—on our toes. But that’s not all. We wrap things up with a draft ...
Send a text This week on the pod, we dive deep into two of the latest cinematic releases — the brutal sci-fi survival of Predator: Badlands and the haunting, emotional powerhouse Die My Love. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and which one left us talking long after the credits rolled. In movie news, we chat about the latest buzz surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s next big role and all the fresh updates on Avengers: Doomsday — including what the leaks and rumors might mean for the future of t...
Send a text On this weeks episode we discuss our Halloween experience. We review Bugonia, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, and Regretting You. We finish off by playing a new trivia game for musician biopics.
Send a text The biggest weekend for the month of October. Three movies. First up is Good Fortune. Written, Directed, and starred by Aziz Ansari. Next is After the Hunt starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri. Then Black Phone 2 with Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. We end with a new game of Pick 3, Lose 5. Where Rob Blindly ranks popular movie character Halloween costumes.



