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In this episode, we review the first season of the new supernatural horror HBO original series based on Stephen King’s novel It, titled IT: Welcome to Derry. We discuss how impressed we are — or aren’t — with the series as it transitions from film to television, and we debate whether it enhances the lore of It or if it now feels a bit watered down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, the crew discusses their favorite films based on true stories. We explore which films genuinely qualify as “real” based on how accurately they portray their subjects, and we debate whether “based on a true story” films still hold the same cultural value as we move into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, the crew discusses TV series that went on longer than they probably should have. We debate which shows fall into this category, explain why they should have concluded earlier, and highlight particular seasons that would have made great finales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 neo-western romantic drama Brokeback Mountain, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. We discuss how the film industry reacted to a blockbuster centered on homosexuality in the early 2000s, and we debate whether this film serves as a strong representation of the LGBTQ community in modern cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we review the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix original series Stranger Things. We discuss why it took so long for them to produce and release this final season, and we debate whether the split release strategy makes sense and if it will be worth it in the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew discusses one of the most critically acclaimed television networks in history: HBO. We dive into which series from the network stand out the most and share our reasons for each selection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the latest addition to the mythical lore of Frankenstein with the Netflix original film directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, and Christoph Waltz, titled Frankenstein. We discuss whether this adaptation of the classic story was done well and debate whether we’ve been getting too many Frankenstein movies lately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about the film career of Viola Davis. We discuss why her acting stands out in the films she appears in, and we debate where she ranks among all-time actors and the significance of her impact within the Black community as one of the premier, go-to actors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2025 mystery thriller All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook, Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, and Jay Ellis. We discuss the strength of the performances by Snook and Fanning, and we debate whether the story’s premise feels realistic in today’s world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the concluding sequel to the universal blockbuster film franchise starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum, titled Wicked: For Good. We discuss whether this sequel surpassed the previous film and debate if this version of The Wizard of Oz lore is better than the original 1939 film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the epic crime drama Casino, written and directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci. We discuss how well the movie has aged over time as it celebrates its 30th anniversary and debate whether this is Martin Scorsese’s best film as a director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 Japanese cyberpunk action thriller Ghost in the Shell, directed by Mamoru Oshii and based on the 1989 manga by Masamune Shirow. We discuss why this film was groundbreaking not only for animated movies but for the science fiction genre as a whole, and we debate why the 2017 reboot starring Scarlett Johansson was an epic failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the highly anticipated dystopian action thriller The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. We discuss how Wright is re-envisioning the action movie landscape and debate whether Glen Powell is truly the next big movie star Hollywood is trying to make him out to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about television shows, both recent and past, that would probably have been better received as fleshed-out film and/or film series. We debate our individual selections and explain the reasons behind our choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we review the second season of the hit Amazon Prime original series Gen V, a spinoff from The Boys universe. We discuss how the real-life death of actor Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson, was reflected in the show, and we debate whether this season’s villain might be the best reveal in the history of either series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the HBO original crime drama miniseries Task, starring Mark Ruffalo. We discuss the strong writing and performances that have earned the series widespread acclaim, and we debate whether there should be a follow-up season to this debut installment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review Bugonia (2025), an absurdist black comedy starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, which serves as a remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!. We discuss whether the film’s eccentric plot may be too unconventional for mainstream audiences and debate who delivered the stronger performance between Stone and Plemons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2000 psychological drama Requiem for a Dream, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Jared Leto and Marlon Wayans. We discuss whether the film still holds up in its brutal honesty about drug addiction, and we debate whether this is Marlon Wayans’s best film performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we conclude our Not That Bad review series with the sequel to the classic horror film franchise “Nightmare on Elm Street Part II”. We discuss if the film still holds up and we debate on which film in the Freddy Krueger series would have been a better follow up after the original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 cult classic crime film Dead Presidents, starring Larenz Tate, Keith David, and Chris Tucker. We discuss whether this was the last great film from the Hughes Brothers and debate how well it has aged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, the crew discusses the best film trilogies—both recent and all-time. We share our reasons for selecting certain franchises and debate why some trilogies are overrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the first season of the Disney+ original series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe titled Marvel Zombies. We discuss how this animated series marks a new shift in the MCU, as it presents a more mature story not intended for kids, and we debate whether we are still as interested in upcoming Marvel projects as we were in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the latest Netflix original crime thriller series, Black Rabbit, starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. We discuss how gripping and anxiety-inducing the series was in every episode, and we praise the acting performances delivered by Bateman and Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the highly anticipated biographical sports drama from A24, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We discuss whether this role represents the best performance we’ve seen from Dwayne Johnson, and we debate whether A24 is back on a roll with prestige, high-art, yet entertaining films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about films, both recent and past, that would probably have been better received as fleshed-out TV series. We debate our individual selections and explain the reasons behind our choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we recap the first season of the new FX original series from the Alien franchise universe, titled Alien: Earth. We discuss whether this series helps or hurts the world-building established by the movie franchise, and we highlight some of our favorite episodes and scenes from the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review 2025’s highly anticipated American dark comedy political action thriller One Battle After Another, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. We discuss whether the hype for this film was warranted and debate whether Leo is experiencing a rare third peak in his film career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew does a rewatchable review of the 1995 cult classic neo-noir mystery thriller Devil in a Blue Dress, directed by Carl Franklin and starring Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, and Don Cheadle. We discuss whether the film still holds up after 30 years and debate if Don Cheadle delivered the best performance in the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 action thriller A History of Violence, starring Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, and William Hurt. We discuss whether this film still lives up to the hype—not only as one of the best films of the 2000s but also of all time—and highlight some of our favorite scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, we review the 2025 dystopian survival thriller The Long Walk, based on Stephen King’s 1979 novel of the same name, starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang, and Mark Hamill. We discuss whether the premise of the movie stayed consistent with the realities of the human body, and we debate whether we enjoyed the ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the fourth season of the hit Amazon Prime original superhero series titled “The Boys”. We discuss which characters story arch was done well and which ones weren’t, we debate if Ryan will be one of the heroes or villains next season, and we praise the acting performance of Anthony Starr as Homelander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about The Ringer’s 101 Best Movie Performances list. We debate which films they got right and which films they got wrong. We also include some of our favorite movie performances and explain why we think they should have made the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the 2025 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Ilfenesh Hadera, Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, and Ice Spice (in her film debut). We discuss whether this English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 Japanese film High and Low was a successful attempt by Spike Lee, and we debate if Lee and Washington are the best director/actor combination of the last 35 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew discusses films that were either better than the reception they received at the time of their release or have aged well over time upon rewatching. We list the top films that stand out to us the most and debate each other on our selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew discusses the gigantic streaming platform Netflix and whether it is still considered the premier platform for television and film. We debate which other streaming apps and channels might be taking over the top spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew discusses the career of legendary actor and entertainer Jamie Foxx and debates his best performance. We share our takes on which films and TV shows showcase Jamie's skills at their peak and offer both praise and criticism of his filmography overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew discusses great TV shows that were ruined by a bad season or a series of poor episodes that changed our opinions of the series overall. Each of us picks a show and explains why we felt the series could not recover after those missteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew discusses scenes from our favorite TV shows that we still think about today. These scenes are either iconic moments in TV history or memorable moments that meant a lot to us as kids and young adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the latest sports documentary from Netflix about the rise and success of the Dallas Cowboys from 1950 to the present day, titled America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. We discuss why this documentary was released now instead of earlier, and we debate whether Jerry Jones is using it as a way to give himself credit for his success with the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the crew has a conversation about some of the best and worst sequels to classic films or well-known blockbusters. In this discussion, we will give our reasons why these sequels were great or disappointing, and also talk about upcoming sequels that may end up facing a similar fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 classic American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith, along with Eva Mendes and Kevin James, titled Hitch. We discuss whether this film still holds up as an all-time romantic comedy and debate whether this is a top 3 lead role by Will Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.