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This week the nerds celebrate the return of the great Paul Thomas Anderson, bringing his epic new film, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER to the theaters with him!We’re big fans of (the Master) PTA, and are excited to get into our review of the film.  We discuss formats, Leo and the rest of the cast, the action set pieces, that Johnny Greenwood score and more. It’s a fun, deep dive discussion, but beware, it’s spoiler filled.Then, naturally, we can’t hit the tenth PTA movie without having a good old ranking, and so Ed and Luis give their Top Ten Paul Thomas Anderson movies, and there are a few surprises thrown in there!Does There Will Be Blood reign above the rest?  Or there other champions in the mix?You’ll have to listen to find out, and if you’re a Paul Thomas Anderson fan like us then share your favorites of his and share your thoughts on One Battle After Another too!Listen, like and subscribe to our podcast wherever you get you podcasts, check us out on youtube, find us on social media, and tune in next week to hear more!00:40 - Review01:02:00 - PTA RankingPTA FILMSHard Eight (1996)Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. JacksonBoogie Nights (1997)Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Heather Graham, Don Cheadle, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy, Philip Seymour HoffmanMagnolia (1999)Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly, Philip Baker Hall, Jason Robards, Melora WaltersPunch-Drunk Love (2002)Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Luis GuzmánThere Will Be Blood (2007)Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O’Connor, Dillon Freasier, Ciarán HindsThe Master (2012)Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Laura Dern, Jesse PlemonsInherent Vice (2014)Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio Del Toro, Martin Short, Jena Malone, Maya RudolphPhantom Thread (2017)Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley ManvilleLicorice Pizza (2021)Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Bradley Cooper, Benny Safdie, Tom Waits One Battle After Another (2025)Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Benecio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti

We discuss the news that one of many Star Wars projects that had been in the works, and subsequently canned, was The Hunt for Ben Solo!  The project would’ve seen the return of none other than Adam Driver who, along with director Steven Soderbergh, had written the project in the hopes of returning to the Star Wars franchise!Word on the street is that the exceptional Sony Pictures Animated 2021 feature, The Mitchells vs the Machine, is getting a sequel!  What do we think about that?We then discuss a trailer for the latest series from Breaking bad creator, Vince Gillian, reteaming with Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn for Appletv’s Pluribus!Then we get into What We’re Into.  Miguel catches up with the rest of the world and watches K-Pop Demon Hunters, and stimulates goats in the video game extraordinaire, Goat Simulator 3!Luis cleans his house and clears his schedule to make time to tackle a different video game, Ghost of Yotei!Ed had a hell of a weekend, revisiting Weapons and One Battle After Another, and viewing and reviewing The Naked Gun remake and Luca Guadanigno’s After the Hunt!  Busy boy. All that and so much more, so check it out, follow us on social media, find us on youtube, comment, like and subscribe, and don’t forget to tune in next week for more!

We continue with our spooky Halloween season favorites with none other than John Carpenter’s 1978 original, HALLOWEEN!We’re joined by friend, regular guest and horror movie aficionado, Francesca Rivera, who selected this week’s horror classic for us.  She joins in the discussion of the movie, sharing our thoughts and where we hold it among the other great horror films, plus we discuss some other favorites as well.Halloween (advertised as John Carpenter's Halloween) is a 1978 American independent slasher film[2] directed and scored by John Carpenter, who co-wrote it with producer Debra Hill. It stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis (in her film debut), P. J. Soles, and Nancy Loomis. Set mostly in the fictional Illinois town of Haddonfield, the film follows mental patient Michael Myers, who was committed to a mental institution for murdering his teenage sister on Halloween night during his childhood; he escapes 15 years later and returns to Haddonfield, where he stalks teenage babysitter Laurie Strode and her friends while his psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis pursues him. - Wiki

NewsWe start with a deep dive into the Sora AI app, exploring its new social features, creative tools, and how it’s shaping the way people connect and create online. Then we shift to Apple TV’s rebranding, breaking down what the changes mean for the platform and streaming fans.Trailer TalkThe team reacts to three standout trailers this week:No Other Choice — a tense, emotional drama with serious award potential.TMNT: Chrome Alone 2 — the turtles are back with a wild, nostalgic twist.Fire and Water: Making of Avatar - A Disney+ Exclusive that shows what it took to make AvatarSend Help — an indie surprise that’s got everyone talking.What We’re Into: This week, the spotlight’s on The Chair Company on HBO — a sharp, stylish series that’s captured everyone’s attention around the table.

We rewatch the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre — joined by special guests Chase and Bryce from The Movie Gap podcast. Together, we revisit the 1974 classic, unpack its lasting legacy, discuss what still makes it terrifying today, and share a few laughs (and chills) along the way.

Dwayne Johnson steps into the awards ring with THE SMASHING MACHINE, but does he have what it takes, does he deliver in his performance?This week for our feature discussion we review Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, from A24.  We discuss “The Rock’s” performance as well as our thoughts on the film and where it places itself this awards season.Before that though we rejoice in the news that KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR will finally have a theatrical run in December, with new additional footage! QT fans get excited!PLUS we get two new, exciting trailers for Lynne Ramsey’s DIE MY LOVE, starring Jennifer Lawrence and R. Patts, and PILLION!Then we round it all off with what we’re into as Miguel gives us his first reactions as he progresses through GHOST OF YOTEI!  Does it live up to Ghost of Tsushima?Ed’s back to his old movies, this time with the 1985 foodie movie, TAMPOPO, and the guys discuss that egg scene! IYKYKAll that makes for a fun-filled discussion.  If you’ve seen The Smashing Machine, or played Ghost of Yotei, then hit us up and share your thoughts as well.Find us on podcast platforms, youtube, like and subscribe on social media and by all means leave a review, and join us next week for more!The Smashing Machine is a 2025 American biographical sports drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usykin supporting roles. (Wikipedia)Ghost of Yōtei is a 2025 action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is a standalone sequel to the 2020 game Ghost of Tsushima.[1] Set in 1603 in Ezo, Japan, the story follows Atsu, an onna-musha seeking vengeance against the "Yōtei Six" for slaughtering her family sixteen years prior.Ghost of Yōtei was released for the PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025 (Wikipedia)00:00 - Intro00:31 - Kill Bill - Whole Bloody Affair9:05 - Die My Love Trailer14:45 - Pillion Trailer19:47 - Smashing Machine Review57:40 - Ghost of Yotei - First Reactions01:06:55 - Tampopo

01:55 - Wolverine Video Game (Marvel)12:10 - The Mandalorian and Grogu (Star Wars)22:10 - Wicked For Good Trailer38:30 - Alien: Earth ReviewThis week, the crew dives into a mix of fresh trailers, big finales, and personal obsessions!Trailer Talk kicks off with reactions to Insomniac’s Wolverine, the Wicked for Good trailer, the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, plus first looks at The Chair Company and The Bride.For our Feature Discussion, we go deep into the Alien Earth season finale — breaking down the shocking ending, the season’s biggest twists, and what it all means moving forward.Finally, in What We’re Into, everyone shares what’s been keeping them hooked:Miguel revisits Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Turbo: A Power Rangers MovieEd has been enjoying A Few Good Men and the powerful live concert The World of Hans ZimmerStephen is caught up in One Piece (the anime) and Apple TV’s spy drama Slow HorsesLuis unpacks how social media algorithms shape what we see onlineWhether you’re here for superhero hype, sci-fi finales, or just some good recommendations, this episode has something for everyone.Be sure to like and subscribe and leave a 5 star review on your favorite platforms!

4:00 - iPhone ios2618:00 - Anaconda Trailer25:00 - Caught Stealing ReviewJack Black and Paul Rudd are in an Anaconda remake?! We check out the latest trailer drop for the new spin on the slippery serpent thriller, Anaconda! Before that we get a look at the new features of the iOS update from Apple. Is the liquid glass a winner? Does the new format work? PLUS we review the latest film from Darren Aronofsky, Caught Stealing! Does the crime romp indicate a new era for the director?!All that and we get into what we’re into, from Unknown Number on netflix, continuing on with Alien Earth, and Luis finally catches Eddington! It’s a fun time, with some Cutwaters in hand to spice things up a bit. Don’t forget to find us on social media and podcast platforms, watch us on youtube, like, subscribe and by all means, leave us your thoughts!"Caught Stealing is a 2025 American dark comedy crime thriller film[5] produced and directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay written by Charlie Huston, based on his book of the same name. The film stars Austin Butler as a former star baseball player-turned-bartender who unwittingly runs afoul of New York City's criminal underbelly while pet sitting for his neighbor. Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, Benito Martínez Ocasio, Griffin Dunne, and Carol Kane appear in supporting roles." - Wikipedia

The Summer is concluded, the movies were seen, but who was the box office champion? And WHO won the 2025 Summer Movie Wager?!WHO WILL TAKE THE TITLE BELT?!This week we declare the winners of both, and dig deep into the summer’s biggest surprises, biggest bombs, and some of our personal favorites!We also welcome back officially regular guest and Summer Movie Wager ‘25 contender, Benjamin Watts! Did Benny take the title and shake things up with the nerds?You’ll have to find out the answers to all by listening or tuning in. Find, follow, like and subscribe to the pod on Youtube and any podcast platform you might prefer.Check out the weekly pod and stay tuned for more! 1. **Lilo & Stitch** — (Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis) — Walt Disney Pictures; Produced by Rideback. 2. **Superman** — (David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced) — DC Studios, Troll Court Entertainment, The Safran Company; Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.3. **Jurassic World: Rebirth** — (Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ed Skrein) — Universal Pictures/Amblin; part of the Jurassic Park franchise. 4. **The Fantastic Four: First Steps** — (Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner) — Marvel Studios. 5. **How to Train Your Dragon** — (Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, etc.) — Universal Pictures; based on DreamWorks Animation’s original film series. 6. **Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning** — (Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett) — Paramount Pictures; produced by Paramount and Skydance. 7. **Thunderbolts\*** — (Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus) — Marvel Studios; distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. 8. **F1: The Movie ** ( Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Sarah Niles, Samson Kayo, Callie Cooke, and Abdul Salis) Produced by Apple Studios, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Plan B Entertainment, Monolith Pictures, and Dawn Apollo Films, with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing 9. **Final Destination: Bloodlines** — *(Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Rya Kihlstedt, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, and Tony Todd, and is produced by New Line Cinema, Practical Pictures, Freshman Year, and Fireside Films, with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing.)*10. **Weapons** — (Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, etc.) — New Line Cinema + Subconscious + Vertigo Entertainment + BoulderLight Pictures; distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

What’s the best thing to order at Taco Bell you ask?  What’s the biggest bang for your buck?On this week’s pod we try to spice things up a bit with a Taco Bell tasting and ranking, with some of their staple items in play!Is the Dorito Loco taco all that, or is Miguel just… well, loco. Will the Crunch Wrap Supreme reign… supreme, or is it overhyped?We discuss all this and more.  Plus we get into the latest trailers, calling us into Awards season, with the first looks at Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet and Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind!  And we get a glimpse of the triumphant return of Daniel Day-Lewis in the upcoming thriller, Anemone!Plus we catch up with what we’re into, Including Severance, Alien Earth, and the latest season of Peacemaker!Its a good, hearty (but not so healthy) discussion, so check it out and share your feedback!Watch us on youtube, listen to us wherever you find your podcasts and don’t forget to like and subscribe!43:17 - New trailers (Anemone, Mastermind, Hamnet) 1:08:04  - What We’re Into (Severance and More) 

44:40 - Weapons ReviewThis week the nerds are locked and loaded as they discuss the latest from Zach Creeger - WEAPONS. Does the movie hold up to the hype? The nerds dive in and breakdown what works and what REALLY works in this suspenseful follow up from the director of Barbarian. Plus Ed and Luis break down the latest episode of FX’s ALIEN: EARTH. Miguel gets excited for the new game LEGO BATMAN : LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT! And for someone who loves LEGO so much, why does Ed hate the games with such passion?? Of course there is also Trailer talk which actually becomes a deeper dive into why Netflix even bothers releasing movies in theaters. All of that plus a barrel of laughs so jump in and have a great time. Be sure to like and subscribe and give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platforms!“Weapons is a 2025 American mysteryhorror film directed, written, co-produced, and co-composed by Zach Cregger. The film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan. Its plot follows the seemingly inexplicable case of seventeen children from the same classroom who mysteriously run away on the same night at the same time, having been apparently abducted by an unseen force.” - Wiki“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an upcoming LEGO-themed action-adventure game developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games. It is the fifth installment in the Lego Batman video game series, and features an original story, loosely inspired by films and other media from the Batman franchise. Announced at Gamescom in 2025, the game will be released on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X and Series S in 2026.” - Wiki00:00 - Intro00:45 - LEGO Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight12:30 - Netflix Gives Frankenstein Theatre Release - Netflix Theatre Strategy28:22 - Ballad of a Small Player Trailer37:49 - Keeper Trailer44:40 - Weapons Review1:23:59 - Punch Drunk Nerd Song1:31:01 - Alien Earth Season 1 Episode 3

2:22 - Long Trailers Problem + 2 New A24 Trailers32:21 - Alien Earth Review In space, no one can hear you podcast!Unless Alien comes to Earth, which seems to be the case this week as we discuss Noah Hawley’s brand new Hulu original series ALIEN EARTH!Is the series what this franchise needs?  Can it live up to and alongside the original film?  The nerds get into a (mostly) spoiler free discussion on the first two episodes, so check out our thoughts on the show so far! Before we get into that, however, we discuss the latest announcement from AMC theaters, and their efforts to cut down on those lengthy previews before a movie. Are the studios happy?  Are audiences?  “Fuhkin’ unlikely, bruv!”We also ponder the question “is A24 releasing too many movies now?”Probably not, but this week we did get two new trailers from the studio, including the other Safdie brother’s Timothee Chalamet collab MARTY SUPREME and the Rose Byrne psychological comedy, IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU!And lastly, we get into what we’re into, including Final Destination Bloodlines, Appletv, Clair Obscur, and Fortnite birthday parties!It’s a punchy episode and a good time, so be sure to check out Alien Earth, then check out this episode to hear our thoughts, but also feel free to comment with your own.  Like and subscribe and find us on most podcast platforms, social media or check us out on Youtube to see these beautiful faces!“Alien: Earth is an American science fiction horror television series created by Noah Hawley. It is the first television series in the Alien franchise and is set two years before the events of the 1979 film Alien. The series stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Adarsh Gourav, and Timothy Olyphant in main roles. Alien: Earth premiered on FX and FX on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+internationally on August 12, 2025.” - Wiki

Is The Fantastic Four: First Steps the perfect Marvel film?  Review + KOTH and Happy Gilmore 2! - EP 171Description:Is First Steps the perfect introduction to the Fantastic Four?It’s good to be back!  This week the boys catch up and review Marvel’s latest outing, The Fantastic Four: First Steps!  Is it our favorite superhero movie of the year?  At least one of us seems to think so…Plus we get our first reaction to the long anticipated sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, out on Netflix!And we celebrate the return of King of the Hill, with a brand new season out on Hulu.  Can it live up to the early days of the series?  We’re light and tight this week, catching up and having fun.  Be sure to share your comments, like and subscribe and listen to us wherever you get your podcasts, and find us on Youtube!Stay tuned for more! "The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a 2025 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Fantastic Four. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the second reboot of the Fantastic Four film series. The film was directed by Matt Shakman from a screenplay by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, and the team of Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer. It features an ensemble cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, alongside Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. The film is set in the 1960s of a retro-futuristic world which the Fantastic Four must protect from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus (Ineson)."

What can we expect from the third entry into James Cameron’s world of Pandora?  Can Avatar: Fire and Ash deliver the same success as its predecessors?With a look at the first poster and with the first trailer showing in theaters this weekend, the guys discuss their anticipation and expectations for the upcoming Avatar, our affection for the second film and our thoughts of the franchise as a whole.Plus! We also review Ari Aster’s latest gonzo western, Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal.  We discuss the themes of the film, its pandemic setting, and we get into some spoiler territory with some of the film's bigger moments (consider yourself warned).Check us out on all podcast platforms, youtube, social media.  Please like and subscribe, and please let us know your thoughts, either on the upcoming Avatar, or on Eddington!

1:56 - Odyssey Movie Tickets on Sale5:39 - After The Hunt Trailer14:42 - Summer Box Office Update26:10 - Bad Friends Podcast30:35 - Superman ReviewIn this episode, Luis, Miguel, and Ed dive deep into Superman (2025) — and let’s just say, they did not see eye to eye. From cape physics to character arcs, the debate gets heated, hilarious, and totally unfiltered. Plus, they talk about Nolan’s The Odyssey tickets going on sale a full year early and share their quick takes on the new trailer for After The Hunt. Whether you loved Superman or left the theater confused, this is the review episode you don’t want to miss.Like and subscribe and leave a review on your favorite platforms! Superman is a 2025 American superhero film based on the character from DC Comics. Written and directed by James Gunn, it is the first film in the DC Universe (DCU) produced by DC Studios and the second reboot of the Superman film series. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. In the film, Superman must prove to the world that he is their protector after billionaire Lex Luthor enacts a plan to turn public opinion against him.

“He left us! He left us!” This week the Nerds are down one while Luis runs away and leaves Ed and Miguel stranded. While he’s out, they talk the biggest and baddest movie of the summer - Jurassic World: Rebirth!Is this the best or worst Jurassic World movie yet? Tune in and find out. Plus, the news that EVERYONE is talking about : The Thomas Crowne Affair remake! That’s right, the classic caper is back and hornier than ever with Michael B Jordan at the helm as director/star. With a stacked cast and juicy script, Ed and Miguel are eager to see this in theaters. Then Ed explains why all of a sudden they can’t put a “u” in the word faulty as he tells about his new obsession: Fawlty Towers! It’s classic British humor and it’s got Ed WHEEZING!All wrapped up with a surprising review of F1 the movie from Miguel! (How many movies is he gonna see this month??)It’s a short and sweet episode so come have fun and be sure to like and subscribe!00:00 - Intro02:24 - Michael B Jordan New Movie08:56 - Summer Box Office Update14:56 - Jurassic World Rebirth Review33:07 - Fawlty Towers38:42 - F1 Movie (Miguel Review)

Will non-Formula One fans fall for F1: The Movie?  Can director Joseph Kosinski hit the heights of Top Gun Maverick?In this week's episode, we’re joined by Nerd regular guest, Benny Watts, to review and discuss the Brad Pitt led summer blockbuster.  Is it a winner?  Only one way to find out…Before we get to our feature discussion we discuss the latest news of Neil Druckman departing as showrunner from the HBO series, The Last of Us.  A decision that no doubt leaves the internet, and the nerds, divided.We also get a rather familiar look at the teaser poster for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic, The Odyssey, with the teaser trailer hitting exclusively in theaters!Plus we have a handful of trailers, including Cannes Grand Prix winner Sentimental Value, Edgar Wright’s The Running Man,  Project Hail Mary (starring Ryan Gosling), and Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest weird venture, Bugonia!All of that AND what we’re into, which this week includes the game High Life and a lovely little comedy gem from earlier this year, The Ballad of Wallis Island!It’s a loaded episode, with a great feature discussion!  Be sure to check it out, follow and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts, including youtube.  Don’t forget to leave your thoughts and comments!F1:The MovieDirector: Joseph KosinskiCinematographer: Claudio MirandaComposer: Hans ZimmerBrad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies00:49 - The Last of Us TV Show Loses Neil Druckman10:26 - The Odyssey New Poster - Same as Other Nolan Posters14:36 - Sentimental Value Trailer18:39 - The Running Man Trailer21:52 - Project Hail Mary Trailer28:18 - Bugonia Trailer29:48 - Summer Box Office Update34:24 - High on Life 38:52 - The Ballad of Wallis Island43:38 - F1: The Movie Review

Grab your blow darts and slather up in iodine because the boys are reviewing 28 YEARS LATER! Now that the rage virus has had time to evolve, the nerds catch up on all the new and terrifying things that have taken hold in the UK. And spoiler alert it’s not just the beans on toast!Plus with the news of Denis Villeneuve taking helm of the James Bond franchise’s next installment, the nerds let out some frustrations. One of them gets particularly shaken, not stirred. Then there is some casting news with Jon Berenthal joining Tom Holland in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It’s going to be a hard PG-13!All of this plus “What We’re Into” which features: Elio, The Seahawk, Gentlemen Jim, Good Night and Good Luck, Task Master, stick, knight of the seven kingdoms, Superman (just to name a few!) It’s a fun, rage filled episode! Like and subscribe and leave a 5 star review on your favorite platforms!28 Years Later "28 Years Later is a 2025 post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film produced and directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. The third instalment in the 28 Days Later film series, following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), it stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams in his feature film debut, and Ralph Fiennes." - Wiki28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the sequel to 28 Years Later, is set to be released in January 2026.09:14 - New James Bond Director 21:34 - New Spielberg Movie26:36 - New Spider-Man Casting31:20 - AMC A-List Experience39:45 - Summer Box Office Update48:48 - Elio56:50 - Sea Hawk +Gentleman Jim + Good Night and Good Luck59:10 - Taskmaster TV Show01:03:58 - Stick (Apple TV)01:05:11 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms01:08:29 - Superman (1978)01:16:39 - 28 Years Later Review

Does the How to Train your Dragon live-action remake hit the heights of the original, or does it fail and join the ranks of some many remakes before it?Dragons is our feature discussion this week, but things get fiery elsewhere as we get into honorary Oscars (congrats, Tom Cruise), and the latest bit of casting news for the DCU’s CLAYFACE along with the current state of news vs. rumors in the film world.We catch up on the latest SUMMER MOVIE WAGER update and make some lil bets for next week’s box office outcome.  Can Pixar’s Elio reign supreme, or will 28 Years Later give us a surprise?!Plus we catch up on the latest trailers for The Naked Gun and Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere!And, of course, we catch up on what we’re into, from Predator: Killer of Killers to Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme!It's a hearty discussion with strong opinions, and as always, we want to hear yours on the subjects.  So be sure to tune or check us out on youtube, like and subscribe, and let us know your thoughts!Like and subscribe and leave a 5 star review on your favorite platforms!00:00 - Intro03:51 - Tom Cruise Oscar14:46 - Clayface Actor Announced19:48 - James Gunn Reply Too Much Online?33:25 - New Casting for Brad Pitt Movie (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Sequel)37:58 - Kaitlyn Dever cast in Godzilla x Kong Supernova39:37 - Godzilla LEGO42:57 - Warner Bros Splitting Up59:47 - Naked Gun Trailer Reaction1:00:44 - Springsteen Trailer Reaction01:05:56 - Summer Box Office Update01:17:32 - Predator - Killer of Killers Review01:20:53 - The Phoenician Scheme Review01:28:36 - How to Train Your Dragon Review

This week the boys are gettin’ WICKED smaht. That’s right the new trailer for ‘Wicked For Good’ released and the nerds have THOUGHTS! Obviously, Miguel is doing the heavy lifting here getting the boys on board but it looks like they’re coming around. Or are they? Listen and find out. Then Luis breaks down some of the new IOS features for the latest update. (Ed refuses to update)Also Miguel eagerly awaits to hear Ed’s thoughts on the new 007 game, First Light! Hey, Ed’s the only reason Miguel wanted to talk about this in the first place. Fingers crossed Ed loves it! All of this plus Harry Potter cast updates, Fortnite the Star Wars season, The Last of Us p2, Framed Voyager, Clair Obscur, and Poker Face. Like and subscribe and leave a 5 star review on your favorite platforms!00:00 - Intro2:30 - Harry Potter Cast10:00 - Apple Update23:30 - 007 First Light (Video Game)32:30 - Wicked For Good41:00 - Frankenstein Trailer (Netflix)48:40 - Stranger Things Season 559:00 - Eddington01:14:50 - Summer Movie Wager01:19:30 - Fortnite (Star Wars Season)01:32:40 - Pokerface Season 21:34:00 - Bring Her Back01:38:04 - The Last of Us Part 202:01:30 - Framed Voyager - Mission Impossible02:02:20 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 3302:05:30 - Switch 2 Quick Reactions