Screen Refresh

Did you know Pac-Man is in Tron? Or how Nick Fury's tombstone has one of Sam Jackson's most famous lines engraved on it? Join Screen Refresh this month as we discuss our favorite movie easter eggs!

Whether it's from the page to the screen or directly out of your favorite (or not so favorite) videogames, Hollywood loves an adaptation. From time to time they manage to eek out something that both fans and moviegoers agree on, but it's always a gamble when we hold our properties so near to our hearts. On this month's Rule Of Thirds, join the Screen Refresh crew as they tackle some of their favorite movie adaptations and why they may still hold a place in our hearts even when they aren't accurate to the source material! So settle in and join us for Movie Adaptations (and no we didn't pick Adaptation as one of them but go see it anyway)!

From blink-and-you-miss-it moments to scene-stealing surprises, nothing pleases us more than a well-executed cameo. This month, the Screen Refresh Crew dive deep into the unexpected appearances that left them thrilled, bewildered, or just plain delighted. Join Tim, Nick, Dean, and David as they spotlight those memorable moments when a familiar face pops up in the most unexpected places when Rule Of Thirds covers Cameos!

This month's Rule of Thirds has the Screen Refresh crew thinking who is the peanut butter and jelly, buffalo and ranch, peas and carrots, and other great characters who buddy up in "Movie Duos"! Tune in while Nick, Dean, David and Tim discuss their favorite pairings from movies to TV, only on Screen Refresh!

As we close the books on another year here at Screen Refresh HQ, we begin to reflect on the things that truly mattered this year like, "Did I enjoy Barbie more than Oppenheimer?" So settle in and join us as Nick, Dean, and Tim wax nostalgic on their favorite games, shows, and films from this 2023 (and plenty of ones not from this year) on the Rule of Thirds Year In Review!

NOTE: We are NOT canceled, but we do miss these canceled programs from the past! Join Tim, Dean, and Nick as they reminisce on their most memorable shows that have been taken from us too soon. Let us know what your memorable canceled shows, and anything else on Rule of Thirds!

Just in time for the Halloween season, Nick, Dean, and Tim navigate the Hive to bring you the 2002 favorite, RESIDENT EVIL! Enter a world of T-Viruses, laser hallways, and soundtrack albums as the Screen Refresh crew prepare to board a one-way tram to Racoon City on SCREEN REFRESH!

This month, the Screen Refresh crew walks the dystopian streets of Old Detroit, where crime is rampant, capitalism is unchecked, and a chrome-plated cop has been programed to shoot all sex offenders in the dick! You guessed it, we're watching Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 sci-fi action classic, ROBOCOP!Would justice be dispensed more efficiently if your local police force was 50% man, 50% machine, and 100% emotionally unavailable? How many bullets can one man absorb before it qualifies as "a rough first day on the job”? Could a flight of stairs be humanity’s saving grace when the robots finally take over?Drop your weapon, prepare for trouble, and join Tim, Nick, and Dean as they answer these burning questions and more. Dead or alive, you’re coming with us on Screen Refresh!

Whether whimsical or hyper-realistic, animated food has captured our hearts (and stomachs) since we were kids. There are countless cookbooks, articles, and home-recipes to recreate the dishes we've fallen in love with on the screen. So, we hope you brought your appetite as the Screen Refresh Crew bring you their favorite picks on Rule of Thirds: BEST MOVIE FOOD!

The Screen Refresh crew spared no expense when showcasing one of their top movies of all time. Hold onto your butts and join us as we discuss Jurassic Park in an all-new format where we discuss the history, behind the scenes, merchandising and impact this beloved Spielberg classic had on our lives.

Star Wars, Jaws, Jurassic Park, the list goes on with iconic scores that we all know (even for people who haven't seen the movies they come from). This month, the Screen Refresh Crew dust off their favorite movie scores that have them humming along with RULE OF THIRDS: MOVIE SCORES!

The Screen Refresh Crew is back with the most high-flying, two-fisted hero to ever punch a Nazi (okay top 3 at least) as they launch from the page to the skies!So, join Tim, Nick, Dean, and David as they travel back to Los Angeles 1938 to bring you spy plots, giant henchmen, and technology that is less impressive with each passing year in THE ROCKETEER!

There will be no more monkeying around here at Screen Refresh HQ because the crew is bringing you an episode that we think you'll really go ape over. So get ready to go bananas because it's time for RULE OF THIRDS - APES IN FILM!

The Screen Refresh Crew get ready for a trip with the Hong Kong Cavaliers as they revisit THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION!If you're thinking, "But I have no idea what any of that means!" Don't worry, it'll all be explained (the title that is, and not a detail more). So, strap into your rocket car and get ready to blow through at least 7 dimensions, and remember, no matter where you go, there you are on SCREEN REFRESH!

If you've played video games, you've had moments that have set the bar for every game since. Whether it's a frustrating, control-throwing stealth section or the rush of finally beating that boss; there are gaming memories that bring back the excitement of why we love and play. This month on Rule Of Thirds, the Screen Refresh Crew is tapping back into their childhoods to bring you their MEMORABLE MOMENTS IN GAMING!

A death can be many things in film. The dramatic highpoint of the entire piece, an insignificant throwaway for a bystander character, or even a comedic button on a joke. This month, the Screen Refresh Crew return to kick off the new year with characters who have made a lasting impact kicking the bucket. So settle in for Rule Of Thirds: Death Scenes In Movies!

February is upon us! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's a time to celebrate love and marriage. Naturally, the only marriage we'll be celebrating is of film director John McTiernan (Die Hard, Predator) to movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger (Twins, Universal Studios Orlando attraction Terminator 2 3-D: Battle Across Time) and their resulting love child born on June 18th, 1993: LAST ACTION HERO! Join the Screen Refresh crew as we dissect this wonderfully meta romp that pokes fun at action movie tropes (while becoming a solid action film itself).

Screen Refresh heads to Toon Town as we revisit the 1988 classic, Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Puh-puh-puh-puh-please join us as we review this amazing film starring the great Bob Hoskins, talented Christopher Lloyd, and even Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny!

December. The unavoidable time of year when every content creator you know is cranking out their thoughts on the past year. With that said, join the Screen Refresh Crew as Nick, Dean, David, and Tim discuss their favorite games, films, shows, and more from 2024 (and plenty not from 2024) in the Rule Of Thirds Year In Review 2024!

The holidays are here once again! A time for family, festivities, and loose cannon cops with saxophone stingers. This season, the Screen Refresh Crew are here to cover the best Christmas action film that ever kicked off a buddy-cop franchise so grab your eggnog and prepare to jump into LETHAL WEAPON!