Every studio has its ups and downs, but there’s nothing people like more than to hate on one for its apparent “downfall”. Marvel is the latest greatest victim of this trend, and it got even stronger with the release of The Marvels. Let’s find out if this hate train is deserved or not.
It’s about that time. What a journey it has been watching the first season of HBO’s The Last of Us and what a great ride it was doing The Rest of Us podcast. In this episode, Lily, Erika and Nick, after binge watching the whole series, each give their final thoughts on Season 1 and talk about what they expect and what they’d like from season 2. So let’s do this one more time, Endure and Survive.
Forensic and analytical sciences graduate Amelia Brown evaluates the accuracy of forensic investigations in crime scenes from movies and television, featuring crime scenes from CSI: Miami, The Dark Knight, Dexter, and more.
The Batman is a new take on the vigilante hero in film, bringing to life a beloved comic story arc. Nick reflects on how the film brings us a Batman experience we've been waiting for.
Matt Reeves proved his filmmaking genius in his two Planet of the Apes sequel movies. Is he bringing that magic touch to a DC franchise? Lily K seeks answers by looking at Reeves' signature touch on The Batman.
Can we agree to disagree on how we see artistic works like movies? McKinley presents rationale that might help Star Wars fans move on from their polarization over The Last Jedi.
Uncharted virgins Stef and Hoot take a crack at the first video game and the new movie to see what all the hype is about and why their friends are hooked on the franchise.
Andor Episode 9 has landed, and it brings with it more prison fun times and the casual war crime. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his impressions on this penultimate prison arc episode.
Final Space is about to vanish into non-existence. This is why you should care and it freaking sucks! We say godspeed to what has gone before and look forward to what Olan Rogers will be doing next: Godspeed.
Drinking? Sarcasm? Snark? Where is the Persuasion I've read so many times? Charlotte Merritt lists out the glaring problems with the 2022 Netflix adaptation of Austen's last novel.
Michelle is back with the fiery finale recap of House of the Dragon! Did they pull off an epic season? Is she excited for Season 2? Read on to find out!
Obi-Wan confronts his former pupil, Darth Vader, in a stunning duel of the fates. Will Obi-Wan be strong enough to hold off the Sith Lord during ‘The Path’s’ most desperate hour? Will Darth Vader give Obi-Wan closure on a matter that’s been tormenting the Jedi Master for over a decade? Or will the emotional wounds from this new battle need further time to heal? Check out how this series concludes to set the stage for the Original Trilogy.
Michelle brings us back to Westeros with the recap of Episode 9 of House of the Dragon. There's a new King, there's betrayal, and dragons…what more could you want?!
She-Hulk’s finale has divided Marvel fans. Has Marvel lost the plot and failed to deliver what its audience turned up to see time and again? Was the curveball an unwanted lesson about repetitive storytelling? Was the series too smart for its own good? Check out my brief overview of the green single female lawyer’s story.
Thomas Richards gives his first impressions on the heist-filled extravaganza that was Andor Episode 6 and why a certain missing character made it the best episode yet.
Kicking demon butt and helping humanity! How John Romero’s new Doom video game level is bringing wholesomeness to Hell by helping the Ukraine relief effort.
With trouble on the Ridge brewing, Liza dives into what happened in Outlander's Season 6 premiere episode, "Echoes." The tea may be in danger, but there's still plenty to sip!
Ready for a horror shooter game that forces you to cooperate in order to survive an underground complex filled with monsters? Andrew Lucy shares some gameplay basics and impressions about GTFO from 10 Chambers.
When the credits roll on the Uncharted Movie you may have a good time but does it give you that same warm feeling of Uncharted games that the movie is based on? Maria gives her thoughts on the new Uncharted movie and its failure to capture the franchise.
Rohan boards a ship heading for the final frontier with the early access game Spaceflight Simulator. It’s shooting for the stars but will it be able to reach orbit, or will we be crashing back down to Earth? Let's find out.
Outlander is more than just another historical romance novel adaptation. This March, Season 6 sees Jamie and Claire face the beginnings of the American Revolution. If you’re an Outlander skeptic, allow Liza to convert you with her recap and reflections.
Is the new Witch Queen expansion for Destiny 2 worth the cost? Will it keep the game alive as it approaches its 5th anniversary this year? Stef Watson and some of her fireteam share their Week 1 reactions.
Is Uncharted actually a good game-to-movie experience, or does it suck like so many game movies before it? Lily K lays out the honest truth from an Uncharted fan perspective.
Crash Bandicoot first spun into our hearts in 1996, and now he’s celebrating his silver anniversary. Let’s look back at the story so far, and why it’s so much fun to CRASH!
Ever felt like a video game is trying to stretch for that big emotional moment but can’t quite make it land? I’ve felt that too and I think it's all about how the majority of the video game industry understands emotions.
Dust off those Retro Lancers, because Jake Brown: @JakeSteel44 is here to take you back to the year 2011 as we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Gears Of War 3.
In a very irregular episode of the podcast, we are joined by Maria to talk about conspiracies revolving around Hideo Kojima. Pagan got an Xbox Series X and we discussed the awesome packaging of the Xbox (it’s like opening a treasure chest). Maria tells us how big a fan of Silent Hill she is, Dan loves the Gore, and Pagan is hiding twirling her hair.
This week we are discussing visionary filmmaker David Lowery's fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table, The Green Knight. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to sound design to acting and the epic fantasy adventure of it all!
Joining us to talk about all our love for the Halo franchise are Hoot and Josh. We begin with the hot topic of whether Batman can go down on Catwoman or not. Then we discuss the Trailer Talk for the Halo Infinite Multiplayer reveal, which featured Pagan and even Dan made a guest appearance. Hoot, Josh, and an share stories and discuss what makes Halo so special before discussing the episode featuring Halo CE.
This week we are discussing Kevin Smith's reimagining of He-Man in the new animated Netflix cartoon Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to sound design to voice acting and the nostalgia of it all!
Ash and Erika return to the show this week to discuss E3 hype madness and of course Retro Replay. We then talk about what we loved from the latest episode of Retro Replay, where Jovenshire returns to play some Looney Tunes B-ball with Nolan.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 is nearly here, but we got even more Slime content before then. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the OVA series Visions of Coleus.
INCOMING! With Gears Of War's Netflix deal recently announced, devoted fan Jake Brown shares his thoughts and controversial casting choices for the upcoming film and animated series.
Naginta practitioner and instructor Charlotte looks at how the weapon itself and its use are depicted in video games. Which games are on point? Which ones are sorely lacking?
The Loki series plants a seed for greater bisexual/pansexual visibility, and Stef W shares what that means to her after nearly three decades of misunderstandings.
Darth Vader is closing in on his old Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Will Vader catch up to Obi-Wan before he is able to escape? Has Obi-Wan’s rescue mission for the Princess doomed the members of ‘The Path?’ What plot twists and galactic secrets will be revealed in Part V of Kenobi? “Join me,” as we break down Part V of the Kenobi series.
Both The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian reflect the nuances of the American Western and Japanese samurai cinema. Stef Watson recommends some films to add to your watch list if you're digging these Star Wars series.
A version of Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, has entered the public domain. What the heck does that mean, and why did it happen?! We do our best to explain the intricacies of copyright law (in a fun way, we promise) and look 10 years into the future to see what properties are next!
New York Times Best Selling author Michael Witwer sits down to talk about life, writing, and we even threw a little Dungeons and Dragons his way. We had the questions, he has the answers.
