Breaking Canon Podcast

On the latest episode of the podcast, our Blade Runner miniseries concludes with a deep dive into Denis Villanueve's 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2049!

On the latest episode of the podcast, we're moving on from the Star Wars universe to our Mandalorian predications draft winner, Blade Runner! Join us for our breakdown of Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi noir classic!

This week on the podcast, our coverage of season three of The Mandalorian comes to an end with a discussion of the season finale, The Return.

This week on the podcast, we're breaking down the excellent new chapter of The Mandalorian: The Spies. The series follows up its worst episode of the season with its very best, leaving us once again excited for what's to come. We talk about Bo Katan's mission to retake Mandalore, and celebrate the episode's elevated storytelling and character work. Elsewhere, we debate the identities of the titular "spies," of the episode, and speculate about whether one is planted within the Mandalorian ranks. And finally, we celebrate the greatest moment of Season Three thus far: the introduction of Grogu's IG-12 mech suit. All of that and so much more on The Breaking Canon Podcast!  Breaking Canon Rating: 8.7/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

The Mandalorian is in trouble once again this week, as the uneven third season of the series stumbles in its latest chapter, Guns For Hire. We're all confused on the latest episode of the pod, as we attempt to unpack the strange - often frustrating - choices made in Din Djarin and Bo Katan's latest adventure. We break down the droid mystery at the center of the episode, and debate whether incorporating it into an episode this late in the season was a wise choice. Elsewhere, we discuss the episode's three huge cameos, and try to understand why they fail to land. Has season three gone completely off the rails? Is there still a chance the show can pull it together for the big finish? Find out on The Breaking Canon Podcast!  Breaking Canon Rating: 5.0/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

Is The Mandalorian back on track? It certainly appears that way when we break down The Pirate on the latest episode of the show. After reaching the halfway point with last week's disappointing The Foundling, we feared this season might be in big trouble. Fortunately, this week's fantastic chapter of the show corrected course in spectacular Mando fashion. We talk about the glorious return - and last stand - of Gorian Shard, the pirate king, and praise his quintessential Star Wars goofiness. Elsewhere, we talk about the return of another fan favorite, New Republic Captain Carson Teva, and discuss the incorporation of additional Rangers of the New Republic material into this season of the show. And finally, we deconstruct the thrilling, action-filled final battle on Navarro between the Mandalorians and the pirates. All of this and much more on The Breaking Canon Podcast!Breaking Canon Rating: 8.0/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

We're breaking down The Foundling on the podcast this week, the latest episode of The Mandalorian. As we reach the midway point of season three, we're starting to get worried about this season's lack of urgency and direction. We go in depth on the rescue mission at the center of the episode, and debate the logic motivating it, and question its necessity at this point in the season. Elsewhere, we praise Grogu's thrilling Order 66 flashback, and celebrate the return of franchise icon Ahmed Best. Is the fan service strong enough to save an otherwise lackluster episode of Star Wars TV? Or does this episode fall into the lower tier of the series? Find out on The Breaking Canon Podcast! Breaking Canon Rating: 5.7/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

On this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about the latest installment of The Mandalorian. Does The Convert continue the momentum from last week's excellent The Mines of Mandalore, or does it come to an abrupt halt with an unrelated side story? We discuss the choice to center much of the episode's action around minor characters Dr. Pershing and Elia Kane, and debate whether it was the right storytelling choice at this point in the season. Elsewhere, we speculate about Bo Katan's intention behind hiding her knowledge of the Mythosaur, and whether her motives are self-serving. Also on the episode: we run through our predictions for where the season might go from here. All of this and so much more on The Breaking Canon Podcast! Breaking Canon Rating: 6.3/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

This week on The Breaking Canon Podcast, our coverage of The Mandalorian continues with a discussion of the latest chapter, The Mines of Mandalore. Does Mando and Grogu's latest adventure redeem last week's subpar one? Fortunately it does! We're over the moon for this episode's highlights, which set up some exciting new directions that this season might be headed. We celebrate Bo Katan's growth after a disappointing introduction last week, and discuss how her actions in this episode might change her relationship with Din Djarin. Elsewhere, we go over our predictions for next week's episode and calculate points earned during this week's draft.  All of this and a lot more! Breaking Canon Rating: 8.7/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

On the latest episode of The Breaking Canon Podcast, we're returning to a galaxy far, far away for the new season of The Mandalorian. We break down the highly-anticipated season three premiere with an in-depth analysis of Din Djarin and Grogu's latest adventure. Does the premiere kick off the new season with a bang? Or does it have trouble navigating through the wreckage left behind by The Book of Boba Fett? Elsewhere in the episode, we introduce our latest segment, The Breaking Canon Fantasy Star Wars Prediction League, with a rundown of our predictions for what's to come in the season. And finally, we walk through our awards for the show's best moments. All of this and much more! Breaking Canon Rating: 6.3/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

On this very special bonus episode of The Breaking Canon Podcast, we're celebrating the long-awaited release of The Mandalorian Season Three by breaking down some of our predictions for the upcoming season! For the first time ever, we're kicking off the release of the latest season of Star Wars TV with a Fantasy Predictions Draft! Over the course of this bonus episode, we establish the rules of our very first draft, and discuss how it will be incorporated into our coverage of this season of The Mandalorian. Following that, each of us take turns going over our individual season predictions as we assemble our personal team. Also, we go over the object of the fantasy draft, including the prize to whoever scores the most points at the conclusion of the season. Check it out, and tune in next week as we kick off our coverage of The Mandalorian Season Three! Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

On the latest episode of the podcast, we're going back in time to the wild west for one last adventure with Doc and Marty! We break down the third and final installment in Robert Zemeckis's classic trilogy with a wide-ranging discussion of this sci-fi western classic. We talk about the film's legacy as the concluding chapter of this time-travel saga, and discuss the many ways it might be stronger than its reputation suggests. Elsewhere, we praise the film's effort to deepen the bond between Doc and Marty, as well as expanding on their individual character arcs. And finally, we say goodbye to this franchise by celebrating Zemeckis and Gale's insistence to end the series on this note, reinforcing its legacy as one of the great movie trilogies. All of this and more as we conclude our Back to the Future series!Breaking Canon Rating: 9.0/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

Our Back to the Future series continues this week with a discussion of the 1989 sequel! We talk about the franchise's first actual trip into the future, and highlight the strengths and weaknesses of picking up the story immediately where the original film left off. Elsewhere, we praise the performance of Thomas F. Wilson and each of his iterations on iconic bully Biff Tannen. We celebrate the film's wacky, cartoonish vision of 2015, complete with flying cars, hoverboards and Nike MAG sneakers. We also talk extensively about the dystopian alternative 1985 and its uncanny resemblance to ... today. And finally, we break down the climactic recreation of the first film's events, and question whether the decision to end on a cliffhanger was successfully executed. All of this and so much more on The Breaking Canon Podcast! Breaking Canon Rating: 8.0/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

This week, the Breaking Canon Podcast is going back in time for a new miniseries covering Robert Zemeckis's iconic time travel trilogy, Back to the Future! We begin our series with the 1985 original, exploring the film's classic story and characters. We discuss our history with the movie, and praise its effectiveness as a crowd-pleasing blockbuster decades after its release. We talk about Michael J. Fox's classic portrayal of Marty McFly, and explore the history behind his casting. We also discuss the bizarre, delightful acting choices of Christopher Lloyd as franchise favorite, Doc Brown. Elsewhere, we break down the movie's elaborate plotting, and the tightness of its script. Few films in the history of movies match Back to the Future's perfect blend of inventiveness, comedy, suspense and heart. We salute this all-time classic on our latest episode! Breaking Canon Rating: 9.7/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

This week on The Breaking Canon Podcast, we're bringing our Terminator series to a close with a discussion of 2019's Dark Fate. We take a look at the franchise's latest attempt to rejuvenate the series, and unpack the various reasons why the film failed to launch a new trilogy. Elsewhere, we discuss the effectiveness of the new characters, and break down their positive and negative aspects. We praise the glorious return of Linda Hamilton as her iconic Sarah Connor character, and we celebrate Arnold Schwarzenegger's return-to-form as the T-800. Finally, we talk about the return of franchise creator James Cameron, and speculate about where this franchise can go from here. Tune in for all of this and much, much more on our latest episode!  Breaking Canon Rating: 5.3/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

On the latest episode of the pod, our Terminator series continues with a discussion of 2015's Genisys. We talk about the long-awaited return of Arnold Schwarzenegger to the franchise, and weigh in on whether it lives up to the highs of the original films. Elsewhere, we attempt to wrap our heads around the film's extensive use of time travel, and try to make sense of its impact on established canon. We also break down the film's casting choices, including a brand new ensemble of actors playing classic Terminator characters, from Jai Courtney as Kyle Reese to Emilia and Jason Clarke as Sarah and John Conner. All of this and so much more on The Breaking Canon Podcast!  Breaking Canon Rating: 4.7/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

This week on The Breaking Canon Podcast, we're breaking down the 2009 future-set, post-apocalyptic sequel/prequel/reboot, Terminator Salvation. We talk about the film's odd placement in the Terminator canon, and discuss the reasons why the film failed to launch a new direction for the franchise. Elsewhere, we deconstruct Christian Bale's infamous on-set rant, and wonder if the leaked audio from the film's troubled production is the best thing to come out of this movie. Also: we talk about director McG's 90's defining career, and its parallels to franchise creator James Cameron. All of this and more on the latest episode of the podcast!    Breaking Canon Rating: 5.0/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

Our Terminator series continues this week on The Breaking Canon Podcast, as we break down the third installment in the franchise: Rise of the Machines! We talk about the twelve year process to get the follow-up to James Cameron's Judgment Day to the screen, and discuss whether it was worth the wait. Or should it have even been made at all? Elsewhere, we highlight some of the film's stronger elements, specifically the return of series icon, and soon-to-be California Governator, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Does the movie live up to the greatness of its predecessors? Does it justify its existence, or should a terminator be sent back in time to terminate it? Find out on the latest episode of the podcast!  Breaking Canon Rating: 4.3/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

On the latest episode of the pod, our coverage of the Terminator franchise continues with a discussion of James Cameron's iconic, generation-defining sequel to his 80s classic, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. We talk about where we were when we first saw the movie, and how much it impacted our lives. We break down Arnold Schwarzenegger's leather jacket-wearing, shotgun-wielding T-800, and praise the game-changing, shape-shifting antagonist, the T-1000. Elsewhere, we discuss the profound influence of Edward Furlong's teenage John Connor, and note the astonishing transformation of Linda Hamilton as his mother, Sarah. All of that, as well as an in-depth deconstruction of some of the most astonishing action set pieces to ever grace the silver screen! We only have good things to say about this newest addition to the Breaking Canon Hall of Fame! Breaking Canon Rating: 10/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, we're kicking off 2023 by traveling back in time to 1984 Los Angeles. Our mission: to discuss James Cameron's classic sci-fi/horror/action film, The Terminator! We break down Cameron's iconic titular character and the actor that defined him, and praise the writer/director's genius storytelling. Elsewhere, we celebrate the film's gritty, low-budget filmmaking, and Cameron's unparalleled action filmmaking. We also talk about the impact the film had on us when we were kids, and reveal which aspects of the movie fueled our childhood nightmares. All of this and so much more as we kick off our Terminator miniseries!Breaking Canon Rating: 9.7/10Hosts:James Callahan [Twitter: @nahallacsemaj]Julius Freeman [Twitter: @A_Lucid_Comic]Julz Saito [Twitter: @julzsaito]Music:Brian Wood [Twitter/Instagram]Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | TikTokQuestions or comments? Email us at: breakingcanonpodcast@gmail.com