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On this week's episode, we are getting ready for Halloween! What better way to do that than by watching Ghostbusters II (1989). What do we love? What do we hate? And why the 5 year wait?

In this episode of the podcast, we are traveling back to 1982, specifically to Antarctica! We are watching John Carpenter's groundbreaking horror film, The Thing (1982)! We love this movie, we hope that you do too!

Avengers: Endgame (2019) is back in theaters, rebranded as Avengers: Endgame: Encore! We saw it - and we have thoughts. What do the newly deleted scenes mean? What hints is this dropping about Avengers: Doomsday (2026)? Have you seen the rerelease yet? What did you think of watching Endgame on the big screen again?

Firefly (2002) - the greatest show on television premiered on September 20, 2002. In honor of that, we decided to rewatch the show. Specifically, the Pilot Episode (Serenity) and the film that concluded the series - also Serenity (2005). Join up with the Browncoat's as we reminisces.

On this episode of the podcast, we are going back to the 90's and your basic cable package! That's right: comedy starring Jim Carrey, The Cable Guy (1996)! At the time, this movie didn't resonate well with audiences. But looking at it through the lens of the post-social media world, with uncanny accuracy, it predicted the future.

Finally, we are finishing our rewatch of Phases 4, 5, and 6! In the last episode of the series, we are rewatching Thunderbolts* (2025) and The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Listen along, and be fully prepared to watch Avengers: Doomsday (2026) this December!

We continue to prepare for Avengers: Doomsday with our rewatch of Marvel Phase 5. We started by rewatching the Box-Office hit Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Then we checked out Captain America: Brave New World (2025). We hope you are watching along; make sure you check in and share your thoughts!

We are continuing with our rewatch of Marvel Films Post-Endgame. We continue through Phase 5 with some really "awesome" movies. We get started with James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), then we watched The Marvels (2023). Now, CP really loved these movies, and we think that you will as well. Watch along and share your thoughts!

This year, Scorsese's classic Taxi Driver (1976) turns 50. We thought that an appropriate milestone to rewatch the movie and talk about it again. When is the last time you watched this classic film? Tune in and join the discussion online.

On this week's episode, we are continuing our rewatch of the MCU films! This week, we finish up Phase 4 with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Then we begin Phase 5 with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). Watch along and share your thoughts!

You've seen Spider-Man! We've Seen Spider-Man! Let's talk about the box-office-breaking Spider-Man: Brand new Day! Has this film saved Marvel? is this movie proof that Super Hero Fatigue is just an excuse? Let's dive into this one together, make sure you share your thoughts!

The greatest Week in Geek just happened - and we were there! We break down the exciting news out of San Diego Comic Con 2026! What is new from Marvel? What is new from DC? Let's discuss. Share your thoughts, and let us know if you went to Comic Con!

The Odyssey is the must-see movie of this summer. We take a look at this epic from Director Christopher Nolan. For a story more than 3000 years old, how does Nolan reinvent it for a modern audience? Have you seen the movie? What did you think?

On this episode of the podcast, we are talking about ONE FILM, TWO MASTER'S! That's right, Artificial Intelligence (2001), the film conceived by Stanley Kubrick but brought to life by Steven Spielberg. Twenty-five years later, how does the film stand up? How do the competing worldviews of these two filmmakers impact the final results on the screen? Let us know your thoughts about this one - and what do you think about lifelike robots?

On this week's episode, we are going back 50 years. Taking a look at the Science Fiction film Logan's Run (1976). What do we think of the movie through the lens of today? Was a victim of its time? Now that Dustin has seen Super Girl (2026), we discuss the film and why we think it is bombing at the Box Office! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!