Pop Cultural Quintessentials with Qubed

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.Join us as we discuss the first great movie of the year, Project Hail Mary!Ruben also gives his thoughts on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and reviews Undertone along with Jonathan. The brothers also all discuss the trailers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part 3 before giving their thoughts on the eighth episode of The Amazing Digital Circus. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - The late 2000s are back!3:46 - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Review (In the Hall)11:52 - Undertone Review25:04 - Dune: Part 3 Trailer Review33:39 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Review44:20 - The Amazing Digital Circus Episode 8 Review59:45 - Project Hail Mary Review1:21:34 - Wrap Up1:22:57 - Why is there more? 1:23:27 - The Odyssey Prologue Review1:32:30 - Who is playing Star Fox?

Cover Art Credit: The WrapJonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.All three brothers reconvene to discuss the disastrous The Bride! and the surprisingly great Hoppers. The brothers also discuss the final marketing materials and news for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - And the voice of Yoshi is...4:49 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Final Trailer14:56 - Spider-Noir Trailer18:51 - The Bride! Review40:45 - Hoppers Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.In this special episode, Ruben returns for his third annual Academy Awards predictions.

Cover Art Credit: VarietyJonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.The world is dark right now, but we strive on.With Jacob still busy with his studies, Ruben and Jonathan discuss the latest news in pop culture including the shocking Paramount-WB merger and the end of Smiling Friends. Ruben also gives his thoughts on Send Help and Baz Luhrmann's EPiC before reviewing Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die with Jonathan.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Opening3:16 - Send Help Review (In the Hall)10:30 - Elvis Presley in Concert: Baz Luhrmann's EPiC Review (In the Hall)16:42 - New Venom Animated Movie22:10 - Toy Story 5 Trailer28:36 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Tralier34:29 - Sonic 4 Casting39:12 - Game of Thrones Movie in Development41:22 - Spidey Villain Universe is Being Rebooted45:03 - Max Landis and Danny McBride Working on G.I. Joe51:53 - Paramount Wins Warner Brothers Bid1:03:18 - Smiling Friends is Ending1:11:08 - Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.We are finally reviewing some 2026 releases... separately, but we're doing it. JQ gives his thoughts on a bunch of the latest movie releases and Ruben gives his thoughts on Wonder Man and The Muppet Show Special. Jacob was busy acing the MCAT so he sat this one out.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - JQ Unsponsored Royal Sidequests Introduction5:45 - Is This Thing On? Review 8:42 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review12:30 - The Testament of Ann Lee Review15:45 - Arco Review18:30 - Two Sleepy People Review21:50 - Iron Lung Review25:49 - Scarlet Review31:24 - Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie Review36:54 - Rublix Introduction38:14 - Wonder Man Review48:49 - The Muppet Show Special Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. James Knowles joins us as we continue the tradition of discussing the 2026 movie calendar all together. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Opening2:13 - January and February17:28 - March and April26:50 - May-July48:57 - August-October58:15 - November and December1:19:29 - Most Anticipated of 20261:27:21 - JQ and Mario in Spain (thumbnail)

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In this episode, the brothers each separately give their top movies of 2025 lists (JQ once again overachieved and also gives his top 10 worst movies).Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Statement on Minneapolis 3:31 - JQ's Top 10 Best (and Worst ) Movies Lists36:30 - Jacob's Top 5 Best Movies List45:34 - Ruben's Top 10 Best Movies List

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.We're wrapping up 2025...in 2026. As always, better late than never.In this episode, Qubed discuss all the films and shows that they watched in the final part of 2025 (Stranger Things 5, Avatar Fire and Ash, Marty Supreme, Zootopia 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Sentimental Value, Hamnet, and Smiling Friends Season 3). The brothers also give their thoughts on the proposed merger between Netflix Buying and Warner Brothers.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - A Venezuelan Monkey's Paw3:41 - Marty Supreme Review21:22 - Zootopia 2 Review26:10 - Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Review29:36 - Smiling Friends Season 3 Review38:45 - Sentimental Value Review45:24 - Hamnet Review57:19 - Stranger Things 5 Review1:19:41 - Avatar: Fire and Ash Review1:37:33 - Proposed Netflix-WB Merger

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.It's another edition of Squared since Jacob is busy with finals. We begin the episode with JQ discussing the latest films he's watched on his own in his Unsponsored Royal Sidequests (including Rental Family and Keeper). Then, Ruben gives his thoughts on Vince Gilligan's latest, Pluribus, and on Wake Up Dead Man. After that, Ruben and Jonathan both give their thoughts on Predator: Badlands, The Running Man, and Wicked: For Good. Finally, the two brothers discuss the latest in movie news, including the disturbing development of state-sponsored Rush Hour 4.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Avatar Fire and Ash First Reaction4:20 - Little Amélie or the Character of Rain Review (JQ Sidequest)7:38 - Rental Family Review (JQ Sidequest)10:41 - Keeper Review (JQ Sidequest)17:22 - Quick Die My Love Review (JQ Sidequest)21:43 - Pluribus Review (In the Hall)27:29 - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Review (In the Hall)36:46 - Predator: Badlands Review45:13 - The Running Man Review54:17 - Wicked: For Good Review1:15:20 - Zootopia 2: 4th Biggest Worldwide Box Office Opening Ever1:17:23 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Casting1:19:13 - Moana Live Action and Project Hail Mary Trailers123:55 - State-Sponsored Rush Hour 4

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.Jacob is back and we're playing catch up! First, Ruben gives his thoughts on A House of Dynamite and Frankenstein. Then, Ruben is joined by Jacob as they finally give their review of Peacemaker Season 2. Next, Jonathan and Ruben give their thoughts on Roofman, Bugonia, and Shelby Oaks. Finally, the three brothers discuss a bunch of recent movie news stories (the Call of Duty movie, the Michael Jackson biopic trailer, the WB merger wars, etc.).Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Fantasy Football?3:31 - A House of Dynamite Review9:38 - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Review16:49 - Peacemaker Season 2 Review29:45 - Roofman Review35:58 - Bugonia Review45:15 - Shelby Oaks Review59:54 - Gremlins 3 is a go1:01:48 - Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg join the Call of Duty movie1:05:11 - Star Trek 4 is officially dead1:10:30 - Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning for The Mummy 41:11:58 - Nintendo has more movies in development1:15:43 - Michael drops first trailer1:22:11 - WB Merger Wars (Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix)

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.With Jacob still MIA, Ruben and Jonathan continue to hold down the fort (to varying degrees of success. First, Jonathan gives his thoughts on The Smashing Machine, Blue Moon, and Good Boy. Then, Ruben gives his review of Good Fortune before the brothers dive into the latest movie news. Finally, they wrap up the podcast discussing the latest attempt by Hollywood to force Jared Leto upon us, Tron: Ares.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Why is there no Halloween episode this year?2:55 - The Smashing Machine Review (JQ Sidequest)10:11 - Blue Moon Review (JQ Sidequest)17:55 - Good Boy Review (JQ Sidequest)23:26 - Good Fortune Review (In the Hall)30:21 - Joseph Kosinski's Miami Vice Casting33:08 - Skydance wants to buy Warner Brothers36:13 - Scarlett Johansson Joining the Live-Action Tangled Disney Remake39:31 - Live Action Jetsons42:05 - Tron: Ares Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment.Yay we're back from another long hiatus...After over a month off from the podcast, Ruben and Jonathan have a lot of ground to cover (Jacob is out of commission with classes). They go through the Emmy results and the latest movie news (including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Man of Tomorrow, and The Simpsons Movie 2). They also give a bunch of reviews for the latest movie and shows that have been released in the interim (including One Battle After Another, Caught Stealing, The Long Walk, and Marvel Zombies). It's a longer episode, but we promise it's worth it...probably...maybe...Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Ending the Hiatus...Again2:32 - 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Recap9:36 - Twinless Review (JQ Sidequest)14:17 - Marvel Zombies Review (In the Hall)22:29 - The Muppets Show is Returning26:43 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Announced33:49 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Review39:54 - The Simpsons Movie 2 Announced44:50 - Man of Tomorrow Announced47:03 - Caught Stealing Review58:44 - The Long Walk Review1:11:04 - One Battle After Another Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. We're back...after another long hiatus...and late once again... Anyways, in this episode, the brothers give their thoughts on the August movie releases, including Together, Weapons, and The Naked Gun. They wrap up the podcast by having a discussion about Marvel news and the studio's future. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - This opening has been edited for content1:49 - Highest 2 Lowest Review (JQ Sidequest)8:22 - Eddington Review (JQ Sidequest)11:58 - Sorry Baby Review (JQ Sidequest)15:24 - Shin Godzilla Re-Release Review (JQ Sidequest)20:32 - The Naked Gun Review30:59 - Together Review39:34 - Weapons Review1:00:12 - Marvel News (Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers Doomsday)

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. War of the Worlds (2025) is one of the worst films ever made. Join Ruben as he reviews it so you never have to watch it.

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. We finally give our review for Superman! The brothers also give their thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Finally, we discuss two great animated streaming movies that just came out: Predator: Killer of Killers and KPop Demon Hunters. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Finally getting started!5:20 - Predator: Killer of Killers Review14:32 - KPop Demon Hunters Review25:41 - Superman Review52:16 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps1:32:22 - A Post Credits Scene?

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Jacob is back and today we are playing catchup! I'd like to say we will be more on top of things this summer, but I've made that promise last summer and well... The goal is to improve, but I won't promise it this time. Anyways, look at the timestamps below to look at all the latest movies and television that we reviewed in this episode.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome to The Not Superman Review4:14 - Elio Review9:50 - Life of Chuck Review13:37 - Project Hail Mary (Book and Trailer Review)19:52 - Jon Bernthal's Punisher joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day28:35 - 28 Years Later Review50:47 - Ballerina Review1:02:08 - F1 Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. When Jacob and Jonathan refuse to review a movie, there is only one brother left standing. Today, join Ruben as he gives you all an early review of Jurassic World Rebirth.

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Jacob is back and today we are playing catchup! I'd like to say we will be more on top of things this summer, but I've made that promise last summer and well... The goal is to improve, but I won't promise it this time. Anyways, look at the timestamps below to look at all the latest movies and television that we reviewed in this episode. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - A List3:00 - Andor Season 2 Review (Rubflix)10:34 - The Last of Us Season 2 Review (Rubflix)19:23 - Bring Her Back Review (JQ Sidequest)23:25 - The Phoenician Scheme Review (JQ Sidequest)30:54 - Phineas and Ferb Revival Review40:10 - Brad Bird is NOT directing Incredibles 342:46 - Wicked: For Good Trailer Review50:01 - Friendship Review58:38 - Final Destination Bloodlines Review1:14:57 - Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob* (James Knowles), and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob taking his finals, Ruben and Jonathan are once again joined by honorary Quiros brother James Knowles. First, Ruben gives his thoughts on The Accountant 2. Next, the three give their thoughts on crazy movie blurbs and the possibility of WB splitting. Then, Qubed (and James) give their retrospective thoughts on Furious 7 and Avengers Age of Ultron on their tenth anniversaries. Finally, they have a extensive discussion about the spectacular Thunderbolts* movie (spoiler-free and then spoiler-filled).Episode Timestamps:0:00 - American Pope!2:18 - The Accountant 2 Review (Ruben In the Hall)8:43 - Funny Movie Blurbs (These are all real.)17:13 - Warner Brothers may split in two20:12 - Furious 7 (10 year retrospective)25:11 - Avengers Age of Ultron (10 year retrospective)42:23 - Thunderbolts* Review1:02:20 - Thunderbolts* Spoiler Discussion

Jonathan (JQ), J̶a̶c̶o̶b̶, James Knowles, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob studying hard for his finals, Ruben and Jonathan are joined by honorary Quiros brother James Knowles. Ruben first gives his thoughts on Drop. Then, Jonathan discusses his latest movie side quests: Hell of a Summer, The Legend of Ochi, and Magazine Dreams. Next, Jonathan and Ruben are joined by James and they give their thoughts on Death of a Unicorn, Warfare, and the Princess Mononoke re-release. Finally, the three give their thoughts on Ryan Coogler's masterwork, Sinners.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Opening2:27 - Drop Review (Ruben In the Hall)6:58 - Hell of a Summer Review (JQ Sidequest)11:32 - The Legend of Ochi Review (JQ Sidequest)14:09 - Magazine Dreams Review (JQ Sidequest)19:02 - Enter Knowles...22:40 - Death of a Unicorn Review26:56 - Warfare Review49:11 - Princess Mononoke Review59:00 - Sinners Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. When Jacob and Jonathan refuse to review a movie, there is only one brother left standing. Join Ruben as he once again enters the Hall of the Marcus King to discuss the existential crisis A Minecraft Movie gave him. Then, to end on a more positive note, Ruben discusses three great streaming shows he recently watched: Adolescence, Black Mirror (season 7), and Daredevil Born Again. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - A Minecraft Movie Review/Rant 30:13 - Rubeflix - Adolescence Review38:25 - Rubeflix - Black Mirror (season 7) Review56:00 - Rubeflix - Daredevil Born Again Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With the three brothers back together, we first reveal a new segment to cover all the streaming television that is coming out now. Journey into Rubeflix for the first time, where this week Ruben reviews Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and The Penguin. Next, Ruben and Jonathan give reviews of Black Bag, Novocaine, and The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Then, Jacob and Ruben give their thoughts on Invincible Season 3 and The Electric State. Finally, the episode ends with all three brothers giving their thoughts on Mickey 17. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Avengers Disclaimer1:19 - Opening5:32 - Rubeflix: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man10:31 - Rubeflix: The Penguin15:21 - Black Bag Review24:04 - Novocaine Review36:03 - The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review48:05 - Invincible Season 3 Review1:02:23 - The Electric State Review1:09:54 - Mickey 17 Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob missing, Ruben and JQ return to give their thoughts on the Oscar winners, Captain America Brave New World, and Amazon getting control of James Bond. JQ also discusses some recent films he's seen before we reach the main event of the podcast: Emilia Perez, one of the worst films we have ever covered on this podcast. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - The Return of the Typical Episode2:19 - JQ's Unsponsored Royal Side Quests (RSQ)4:02 - RSQ - Heart Eyes5:19 - RSQ - The Monkey7:42 - RSQ - One of Them Days10:45 - Oscars (97th Academy Awards) Recap29:50 - Emilia Pérez Review 1:07:26 - Captain America: Brave New World Review1:22:55 - Amazon gains control of James Bond

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In this special edition of the podcast, Ruben returns to once again give his predictions for this week's Academy Awards. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Opening Tribute1:44 - Ruben's Shorts, Animated, Documentary, and Technical Oscar Predictions28:19 - Ruben's Predictions for the Screenplay, Acting, and Director Awards43:44 - Ruben's Pick for Best Pick47:39 - Quick Razzie Recap

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Yes it's mid-February, yes we're still doing it anyway. Here is our chaotic discussion of our most anticipate movies of 2025. And as is tradition at this point, we brought on our buddy James Knowles to join this discussion. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Luka Trade4:45 - January and February16:50 - March and April32:30 - May and June45:35 - July58:13 - August-October1:15:15 - November and December

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In this episode, the brothers each separately give their top 10 movies of 2024 (JQ decided to overachieve and also gives his top 10 worst movies). Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction1:50 - Jacob's Top 10 Best Movies list30:33 - JQ's Top 10 Best (and Worst ) Movies lists1:01:13 - Ruben's Top 10 Best Movies list

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In the first episode of 2025, the brothers first discuss the announcement of Christopher Nolan's next movie, The Odyssey. They next discuss the latest DC news: the new Superman trailer and The Batman Part II getting delayed...again. Then, Jacob and Ruben give reviews of Carry On, Hundreds of Beavers, Juror #2, and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Finally, all three brothers give their thoughts on Nosferatu and Sonic 3.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Breaking Bad House For Sale5:39 - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey16:01 - James Gunn's Superman Trailer21:07 - The Batman Part II Delayed Again/ DCU Batman Discussion34:07 - Sony Spider-Man Villain Movies Discontinued?43:45 - Carry On Review49:13 - Hundreds of Beavers Review55:43 - Juror #2 Review1:00:25 - Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Review1:05:00 - Nosferatu Review1:21:42 - Sonic 3 Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. When Jacob and Jonathan refuse to review a movie, there is only one brother left standing. Join Ruben as he enters the Hall of the Marcus King for the first time to give reviews for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim and Kraven the Hunter. 0:00 - In the Hall of the Marcus King2:11 - The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Review14:56 - Kraven the Hunter Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob battling his Finals Demons, Ruben and JQ hold down the fort. They first give their thoughts on a slew of new trailers including Thunderbolts*, Captain America 4, Mission Impossible 8, and the awful Snow White trailer. They then give reviews for a bunch of movies (full list can be found below), including a bunch of movies in the awards race (A Real Pain, Conclave, Anora, and Wicked)... There is also a brief review of Red One in this episode.Episode Timestamps0:00 - Together we are Limited2:47 - New Thunderbolts* Trailer9:41 - New Captain America: Brave New World Trailer14:45 - Snow White Trailer26:10 - Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Trailer30:45 - Additional News (including Superman Trailer Coming Soon)37:30 - Smile 2 Review38:16 - Small Things Like These Review39:54 - Memoir of a Snail Review41:33 - Heretic Review44:15 - Red One Review48:57 - A Real Pain Review52:58 - We Live in Time Review59:28 - Conclave Review1:08:15 - Anora Review1:15:05 - Wicked Review

Cover Art Credit: Deana on Pinterest (Link)Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. On today's special episode, Jonathan reviews all 31 horror movies he saw in October during his one horror movie a day challenge. And yes, it is a little late for this episode; it's Ruben's fault.Link to JQ's Full List on Letterboxd

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Jacob is back and today we are covering Venom the Last Dance and its many, many, issues. Ruben and Jonathan also give their glowing reviews of Saturday Night and Piece by Piece. Finally, during the initial Qubed Quick News segment, the brothers discuss various release dates that have been announced for movies as well as the 2025 Marvel Television slate. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Goodbye TGI Fridays?4:07 - MCU Spider-Man 4 gets a release date/theories10:42 - Christopher Nolan's new movie gets a release date and casts Tom Holland and Matt Damon15:32 - Alien, Planet of the Apes, and Jumanji sequels announced19:28 - Live Action (?) Lego movies announced 26:47 - Marvel Television's 2025 slate revealed36:43 - Saturday Night review45:29 - Piece by Piece review53:11 - Venom the Last Dance review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Today, the brothers talk about one of the most cursed double features of all time, Megalopolis and Joker Folie a Deux. They also briefly discuss some recent movie news (including a first look at Krypto from Superman) and JQ gives his review of some other independent movies.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Qubed: Bêtise à Deux3:14 - The Last of Us Season 2 trailer7:03 - Invincible Season 3 announced9:29 - First look at Kyrpto from Superman12:05 - The Substance review14:55 - The Wild Robot review16:55 - The Outrun review22:04 - My Old Ass review29:02 - Megalopolis review59:15 - Joker Folie a Deux reviewThe Room Rooftop Scene

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Jacob is back! The brothers first cover all the latest entertainment news, which consists of an Emmys recap, a bunch of trailers, and Kyle Chandler being cast as Hal Jordan's Green Lantern. Then, Ruben and Jonathan discuss all the surprisingly great films that they have seen in theaters lately. (I still can't believe that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was solid and that Transformers One is THAT goddamn good!)Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Remembering James Earl Jones3:45 - 2024 Emmys recap9:59 - Mickey 17 trailer discussion16:17 - Sinners trailer discussion19:54 - Kyle Chandler is in talks to star as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern23:54 - Thunderbolts* trailer discussion30:34 - A Minecraft Movie trailer discussion43:02 - JQ's Speak No Evil review46:32 - Ruben's Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story review50:00 - Blink Twice review57:20 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review1:10:43 - Transformers One review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob busy back at school, Ruben and Johnathan are back in a jumbo sized episode. In this episode, the brothers discuss the trailer for the new animated Lord of the Rings movie and the release of the highly anticipated Sonic 3 trailer. The duo also covers the news of Ted Lasso's renewal and the return of James Spader's Ultron before they discuss the latest controversies surrounding Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. Finally, the two brothers give reviews for the final few movies of the summer including Alien Romulus, Twisters, and Trap, and some independent movies.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Trump Digital Trading Cards (not a joke)7:06 - Ted Lasso Season 4 is greenlit9:26 - The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim trailer discussion12:49 - James Spader is returning as Ultron17:36 - Sonic 3 trailer discussion29:46 - Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis trailer and controversies*42:18 - Ruben's Strange Darling Review45:02 - JQ's Sing Sing Review46:40 - JQ's Cuckoo Review48:42 - JQ's Dìdi Review52:41 - Twisters Review57:57 - Trap Review1:16:13 - Alien Romulus Review* (Vulture article on trailer controversy)

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. It's been building to this (go to Episodes 47 and 55 if you want the ramp up)! It's the Borderlands episode! In this special episode, the brothers have an in depth discussion about the Borderlands movie (with a brief Incredibles 3 discussion at the beginning). Episode Timestamps:0:00 - In this Climate JQ?3:30 - Incredibles 3 announced11:37 - Borderlands discussion (spoilers, but it doesn't matter)

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Welcome to the Deadpool and Wolverine episode! The brothers cover the movie in spolier-free and spoiler-filled discussions. Plus, the brothers cover the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom along with other Comic Con news (including the new Joker Folie a Deux trailer).. Qubed also give their thoughts on the second season of Smiling Friends. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Tetris3:00 - Smiling Friends Season 2 Review13:20 - Deadpool and Wolverine Review (spoiler free)26:55 - San Diego Comic Con Recap31:26 - Robert Downey Jr. Returns as Doctor Doom?46:59 - Deadpool and Wolverine Spoiler Discussion

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob MIA, Ruben and Jonathan carry on in his absence. The two brothers first discuss the current movie news in the industry including the Emmy nominations and Russo Brothers potential return to Marvel. Ruben and Jonathan then give reviews of most of the major June-mid July summer movie releases. Feel free to use the timestamps if you're looking for a specific movie review; there's a lot of ground covered!Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Insert Opening Here2:30 - Emmy nomination discussion6:20 - Inside Out 2 box-office update8:08 - Horizon Part 2 indefinitely delayed11:53 - Redbox is no more14:37 - Shrek 5 is a go!18:23 - Russo Brother may return for Avengers 5 and 624:00 - Captain America: Brave New World trailer review28:52 - Bad Boys: Ride or Die Review30:47 - The Bikeriders Review31:38 - Daddio Review33:37 - Maxxxine Review35:22 - Kill Review38:00 - Fly Me to The Moon Review42:46 - Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Review46:23 - Sing Sing Review52:14 - Longlegs Review1:00:15 - Kinds of Kindness Review1:07:50 - A Quiet Place: Day One Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. The brothers start the episode with their take on the Kendrick and Drake beef. Then, they get into the entertainment news with Qubed Quick News (including The Rock's new Disney deal and Superman's new suit). Qubed then disscuss Sony buying the Alamo Drafthouse and more production turmoil for Blade. Finally, the three brothers review Inside Out 2 and JQ gives his take on one of the worst movies of the year,The Watchers.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Adios Jota-Jota Reddick 2:30 - Drake vs. Kendrick discussion11:09 - The Rock signs exclusivity deal with Disney16:29 - New look at the Superman suit (episode picture)18:20 - Freaky Friday 2 starts production20:04 - Jordan Peele's new movie gets a new release date22:43 - Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis finally gets distribution 29:33 - Spaceballs 2 is officially in development33:14 - Sony acquires Alamo Drafthouse theater chain40:20 - Blade loses a second director 47:05 - Robert Eggers' Nosferatu trailer discussion 50:10 - Inside 2 Review1:08:30 - The Watchers Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Today, Jonathan records his first solo episode, a review of the new Garfield movie... which is shockingly not that bad.

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. After our latest (unintentional) hiatus, the brothers recap some of the recent-is movie news that has occurred (including the Gollum movie and the Netflix CEO's delusion about Barbenheimer. Then, the brothers review all the major May releases (Furiosa, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, The Fall Guy, If, etc.). Finally, JQ gives his first installment of "JQ's Unsponsored Royal Side Quests'", where he reviews the recent independent movies that have been released. Episode Timestamps:0:00 - We're back!4:19 - Qubed Quick News (Now with THEME!)5:55 - Skydance acquires Paramount? 8:25 - NVM! The deal collapsed9:36 - The Hunt for Gollum Announced12:51 - Netflix CEO is delusional about Barbenheimer (and a discussion of the current movie industry)27:00 - Venom: The Last Dance Trailer Discussion38:06 - JQ's Unsponsored Royal Side Quests #147:33 - If Review50:47 - Unsung Hero Review54:43 - The Fall Guy Review 1:02:25 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review1:16:30 - Furiosa Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In this special episode, the brothers examine the outstanding film year of 2014. Some of the films included in the discussion are The Lego Movie, Captain America The Winter Soldier, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Edge of Tomorrow, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick, Interstellar, Whiplash, Birdman, and many more.

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In this mini episode, the brothers discuss some recent movie news. They discuss Netflix's new Scooby Doo show, the Mufasa trailer, the sale of Paramount, and the new Deadpool and Wolverine trailer. Jonathan and Ruben end the podcast with a brief review of Boy Kills World.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Another Doc Rivers season ends 4:58 - Netflix's New Scooby Doo Show8:57 - Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer Review10:33 - Paramount is Being Sold12:27 - The Dark Side of the Hierarchy of Power (The Rock's Exposé)24:23 - Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer30:28 - Boy Kills World Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. Today, the brothers first discuss Jacob's concert experience with 3OH!3 and tell their own stories. They then delve into the movie news with a second attempt at Qubed Quick News ( the announcement of a The Last Ronin movie, the shutdown of Participant Media, Tarantino scrapping The Movie Critic, etc.). The brothers then discuss the Transformers One trailer and the casting of Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog. Finally, they wrap up the episode with reviews for Monkey Man and Civil War.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - The horrors of 3OH!3 and other concert stories9:20 - Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is Official13:37 - Original Blair Witch Project Cast's Open Letter to Lionsgate16:53 - The Last Ronin Movie Announced22:58 - Participant Media is shutting down28:30 - Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg's next projects35:57 - Quentin Tarantino is scrapping The Movie Critic44:00 - Transformers One trailer discussion52:32 - Keanu Reeves is Shadow the Hedgehog1:03:20 - Monkey Man Review1:12:05 - Civil War Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. The full Qubed ensemble is back! Today, they introduce (and then immediately discontinue?) a new segment Qubed Quick News where they "quickly" run down smaller entertainment news stories. After that, the brothers have an in-depth discussion about the casting of Julia Garner as an iteration of the Silver Surfer in the new Fantastic Four. Qubed then discusses the new Joker Folie à Deux trailer in depth. Finally, they give their spoiler free reviews and thoughts on Invincible season 2 and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Qubed Quick News (Monopoly Movie, Ryan Coogler's new movie, new Matrix movie, Robert Downey Jr. open to coming back to Marvel, and more)28:12 - Julia Garner joins Fantastic Four as Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer38:03 - Joker Folie à Deux Trailer Discussion51:30 - Invincible Season 2 Review57:00 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. With Jacob absent, Ruben and JQ hold down the fort. The two brothers briefly discuss the latest movie news. Afterwards, JQ gives his his review of Kung Fu Panda 4 and then they both give their thoughts on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Movie News (Penguin trailer, Alien Romulus trailer, and legacy sequel discussion)14:52 - Kung Fu Panda 4 review33:10 - Ghostbuster Frozen Empire review

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. On this edition of the podcast, the brothers give an in-depth review of Dune Part 2.

Jonathan (JQ), Jacob, and Ruben, the three Quiros brothers (Qubed), explore the past and present hallmarks of pop culture entertainment. In this episode, the brothers recap the 96th Academy Awards. They then quickly recap some recent movie news stories.Episode Recap0:00 - Oscar Recap29:27 - Other Stories (Cat in the Hat, Poohinverse, and Kung Fu Panda 4/Dreamworks discussion)