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On today's episode, DQ reviews the modern romantic comedy "My Fake Boyfriend" (2022). In "My Fake Boyfriend," a young New York actor creates a fake boyfriend to unhinge himself from a toxic relationship. Expect more than meets the eye in this catfish chaotic caper featuring your's truly.

In this novel and movie review, DQ and movie auteur Omar compare the sci-fi horror “I am Legend” by Richard Matheson and its 2007 film adaption featuring Will Smith as Robert Neville. Robert Neville seems to be the lone survivor after a highly contagious infection that changes healthy humans to brain-dead zombie-vampires. What themes and elements are lost, changed or added between the novel and the film? Listen to this podcast to find out!

In this episode, we review the politically satirical comic "Essentials Judge Dredd Vol. 1: America." “Essentials Judge Dredd Vol. 1: America” follows the relationship between the rebellious America Jara and the comedian Bennett Beeny. As America becomes more radically democratic, Beeny reflects on the values that divide the couple. At the same time, Judge Dredd analyzes the political system’s validity. How will these characters' journeys collide in this volume? Listen to find out!

In today's episode, DQ interviews Toronto's very best in football analaytics and film production, IanG_93. IanG_93 shares his preductions for the NFL Superbowl, as well as his reflections on this year's NFL season, and fantasy season. Hear laughs and cries as two friends reconnect with sports, philosophy, and memories . . . In today's interview with IanG_93!

In today's episode we catch a fit of "Acrimony" (2018). Tyler Perry directs "Acrimony," starring Taraji P. Henson in the role of an embittered black woman, a plot trope recognizable for Perry's fans.  The plot focuses on the relationship between Melinda and Robert, starting from their early courtship in university and their eventual divorce.   What does acrimony mean? Rage and bitterness. Does it sound like alimony? Yes it does! Maybe because both of these issues arise through a difference of expectations. 

In today's movie review with DQ, we take a step into the after life with Pixar's "Soul." In "Soul," Joe Gardner, a jazz musician trapped as a music teacher, finally gets the call of a lifetime. And suddenly, tragedy strikes. Will this be the spiritual journey of the season? To find out, scroll, read, and listen to today's movie review with DQ.

In Will Eisner’s semi-autobiographical comic, "The Dreamer," we learn the ins-and-outs of American comic pioneers, including Ken Corn, Jack Kirby, and Bob Kane. The land of dreamers is fraught with pitfalls, boobytraps, and slippery slopes. Take a stroll down 1930s New York with Will Eisner and see the world through a true world builder, a savant of storytelling, and a foreman of dreams. Annotated notes on "The Dreamer" can be found at https://www.hoboes.com/Comics/dreamer/, where every allusion in the novel is outlined and indexed. Did they miss an allusion in this annotated collection? Leave a comment on the hoboes web page.  The outro song is “5 Year Plan” by Chance the Rapper. I recommend Chance the Rapper for anyone looking for spiritual rap during hard times. This podcast episode and others by Just DQ can be found on Spotify and Soundcloud.

In this comic-movie review, DQ reviews the steampunk gothic comic "Bitter Root" and the modern supernatural horror "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia." In the comic "Bitter Root," the Sangerye Family is the only force that can save New York and the world from a sadistic supernatural army.  The comic Bitter Root allegorically portrays the cataclysmic war against ignorance, fear, and racism. On the other hand, "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia" captures a supernatural consequence of ignoring the Other and historical trauma. In this modern supernatural horror, "The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia," a young family descend into a centuries-old Southern hell. 

In this episode, DQ discusses themes in Ray Bradbury's sci-fi short story "The Murderer." In "The Murderer," a psychologist dives into the mind of a cyber serial-murderer. Resist your device! The outro song is provided by Roland Clark's "Resist" (Purple Pill 2019 edit).

In this movie review with DQ, we revisit the birth of the Red Hood in "Batman: Death in the Family." Can Batman stop the Red Hood from delivering a final laugh for Gotham’s Joker? Or, will the Red Hood take his place atop Gotham’s vigilante and crime hierarchy?

In this episode, DQ discusses the connection between Plato's Allegory of the Cave and social media bias (disinformation, and misinformation).

In this episode, DQ lights up to review two Spike Lee joints: "Da 5 Bloods" and "Da Blackkklansman." In "Da 5 Bloods," a group of Vietnam GI's return to Vietnam to retrieve their hidden gold and fallen comrade. And in "Da Blackkklansman" the first African American cop in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK. Are our cinematic heroes successful? Does Spike Lee deliver joints filled with kush or bush? Listen to find out!