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2025 was jammed packed with blockbusters and indie-hits alike. We're here today to bring you a pod recapping many of 2025's best hits that we weren't able to cover before the start of the new year. Please enjoy this mega-episode as we prep for an even more exciting 2026. Thank you for watching! ———————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Chris's YouTube Channel: @thepremisevideoessays  Instagram & YouTube: @Pinoysvs RSS: https://redcircle.com/shows/pinoys-vs-the-world 00:00 Intro 00:34 Pod Housekeeping 06:21 Wake Up Dead Man Review 13:04 Avatar: Fire & Ash Review 30:02 Sentimental Value Review 43:59 Zootopia 2 Review 55:07 Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Review 01:01:30 Hamnet Review 01:08:25 Stranger Things: Season 5 Finale Review 01:15:09 Train Dreams Review 01:22:18 Apollo 13 (IMAX) Review 01:23:16 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Review 01:24:36 Training Day Review 01:26:35 Chris' Christmas Movies Round Up 01:33:00 Outro

We are so excited to finally bring you our long-awaited review of Josh Safdie's indie-hit 'Marty Supreme'! Devon Holze & Jared Garalde joined us to chat about the film and the impact it had on us + the culture at large. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Odessa A'zion, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, The Creator, and so many more, 'Marty Supreme' follows the frantic life of Marty Mauser on his quest to be the biggest star in international table tennis. Set in a post-WWII world, Marty shows us the ups, and chaotic downs, of ambition & truly dreaming big. Thank you for watching! Devon Holze's Letterboxd: @chalametfan97 Jared Garalde's Letterboxd: @jjgara 00:00 Intro 00:39 Welcome Devon & Jared! 01:46 Insane Marketing Run 10:25 Spoiler Review ———————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Chris's YouTube Channel: @thepremisevideoessays  YouTube: @Pinoysvs RSS: https://redcircle.com/shows/pinoys-vs-the-world

Happy New Year folks! We are (finally) bringing you our review of the much anticipated sequel to 2024's 'Wicked', 'Wicked: For Good'. We invited on our good friend of the pod, Doug Snyder, to chat about the film that brings Elphaba and Glinda's grand story to an end. Adapting the wildly popular Wicked (2003) musical, 'Wicked: For Good' covers the post-intermission portion of the play director Jon M. Chu adapted his screenplay from. Returning with the star-studded cast from the first film, including Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande, the film drops us into an high action Oz that has now made Elphaba out to be public enemy number one. Safe to say, we had mixed thoughts on the film, but are excited to have you dive in to what we thought about the final chapter of one of Broadway's most beloved titles. Thank you for watching! ———————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Chris's YouTube Channel: @thepremisevideoessays  YouTube: @Pinoysvs RSS: https://redcircle.com/shows/pinoys-vs-the-world

In this *very late* episode (I, Chris edited this one), we'll talk about our experience watching Tron: Ares back in October of this year, and break down why this feels like empty calories compared to the cult classic that is Tron: Legacy. 00:00 Intro 00:34 Chris In The Host Chair! 02:25 Tron Talk 04:24 Regrettably, Tron: Ares 07:13 NIN Returns 09:50 Mixed Performances 17:40 Love For Legacy 20:53 What Are You Doing, Quicksilver?? 26:10 Daft Punk vs. NIN 37:09 Final Ratings & Thoughts ———————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth YouTube: @Pinoysvs RSS: https://redcircle.com/shows/pinoys-vs-the-world

We're back to bring you our review of Dan Trachtenberg's newest film 'Predator: Badlands'! The third installment in the Predator Trachtenverse brings us our first Yautja lead, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi's Dek, and the return of the Alien universe (Elle Fanning as Thia & Tessa). We've got lots to talk about here and are excited to tell you why this is one of our pleasant surprise movies of the year. Thank you for watching! 00:00 Intro 00:27 Pinoys @ Night 04:03 Non-Spoiler Review 11:50 SPOILERS 17:08 VFX Love 19:30 Predator Worldbuilding 24:48 S-Tier Yautja 26:28 Alien v. Dek 31:20 The Most Dangerous Grass You've Ever Seen 37:23 Weyland-Yutani's Fav Twins 41:05 Fully Formed Found Family 43:34 Mom's Back :( 47:29 Final Scores & Thoughts ———————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram & YouTube: @Pinoysvs

Chainsaw Man is back! We're excited to talk about Denji's return, and the arrival of Reze, after watching MAPPA's next installment in this hit anime franchise. Filled with action and heartbreak, the latest adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's work has been received positively by audiences and critics worldwide. Stick around to see if we think it met those enticing expectations. 00:00 Intro 01:01 Mariners Bow Out of Playoffs 04:38 Non-Spoiler Reviews 13:12 Spoilers Ahead 15:13 Makima's Letterboxd 18:17 Tragedy of Denji 20:52 Hi, Reze! 27:22 All's Fair In Love & Bombs 30:50 Yonezu & Ushio's Music 33:40 Worst Anime World to Live In? 35:34 Love 4 MAPPA Animators 43:05 Final Ratings ———————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Edited by: Harald Hyllseth Instagram: @Pinoysvs RSS: https://redcircle.com/shows/pinoys-vs-the-world

Wow! We've got another 2 hour (plus) pod coming at you hot as we welcome on friend of the pod, Jarred Mac, to chat about the newest Paul Thomas Anderson film, One Battle After Another. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, and Sean Penn, One Battle After Another tackles revolution against over powering military forces through the eyes of PTA. How does OBAA stack up against PTA's other films? Is it deserving of the near-universal praise it's receiving? Stay tuned to find out. ———————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer and Editor: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram & YouTube: @Pinoysvs RSS: https://redcircle.com/shows/pinoys-vs-the-world

Hi folks! 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' is a film we've had on the calendar for quite some time and we're excited to bring you our full review of it. First time guest and resident anime-expert, Banton Luu, joins us today to talk about Tanjiro's next arc in his continuing quest to defeat Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, this is the second Demon Slayer movie that's been released worldwide. It's been a smash hit with critics and audience members alike all while quickly becoming the highest grossing film in Japanese history (passing the previously released 'Demon Slayer: Mugen Train'). Does Infinity Castle live up to its immense hype? Or did it simply overstay its welcome? Stay tuned to find out. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Introducing Banton Luu 02:21 Anime & Manga Recommendations 05:22 (Funny & Terrible) Audience Reactions 11:40 Fall Anime Hype 12:25 *SPOILERS AHEAD* 14:10 Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima 18:00 Animation & Tone 20:30 Music Talk 23:26 Welcome, Chris! 28:07 Set Change x3 35:55 Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho 37:22 Infinity Flashbacks 43:52 A Family Affair 44:52 Zenitsu Locks In 54:10 2 v 1: Akaza's Arrival 01:01:58 Tanjiro & Tomioka 01:06:22 Rank The Backstories 01:11:26 Final Ratings & Thoughts —————————————————————  Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer and Editor: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram: @Pinoysvs YouTube: @Pinoysvs

Against all popular recommendations, we went out to see 'HIM', and enjoyed it! Directed by Justin Tipping and starring Marlon Wayans, 'HIM' tackles an intersection between horror and football that is messy, fresh, and plenty imaginative. Lots to talk about in today's episode and a special shout out to Guapdad 4000. Also, Go M's. 00:00 On Today’s Episode 00:35 Intro & Go Mariners 03:15 A Pleasant Surprise! 07:30 Spoilers Ahead 10:15 First 15 Minutes 16:00 Football, Family, God 25:20 Deadly Training Montage 32:18 Cam vs. Isaiah 38:33 Music Talk 42:00 Locker Room Comedy 43:41 Writing Inconsistency 48:24 Explosive Finale 55:26 Final Thoughts & Scores ————————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Edited by: Harald Hyllseth Instagram: @Pinoysvs

Hi folks! We're back this week with a first-time guest and great friend of the pod, Tyler Bui (AKA @Spidey_Ty), to talk about one of 2025's unexpected hits - KPop Demon Hunters! Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters follows the story of the fictional K-Pop group HUNTR/X as they fight Demon-kind to maintain the all important Honmoon. Group members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey face off against the Saja Boys to protect their fans, and the world, from a world-ending threat. KPop Demon Hunters also brings us one of the most popular albums of the year, with performances from EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and Andrew Choi. Does this film really live up to the hype, or is it carried by other factors like the soundtrack? Stay tuned to find out. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Talking with ⁨@Spidey_Ty⁩   06:45 The Cast, Singers & Crew 09:15 KPop Demon Hunters' Rise 17:55 Karaoke? 21:43 Spoiler Talk & Initial Thoughts 28:32 Sony Animation Style 31:32 Saja Boys Arrival 37:45 The Honmoon 44:01 Conclusions & Sequels 48:00 Final Ratings 51:48 What We've Been Watching —————————————————————  Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram & YouTube: @Pinoysvs

Hi folks! SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival) just concluded a two-week celebration of 'Star Wars' by showing every movie to come out of a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Out of the many showings at SIFF Downtown, we watched Irvin Kershner & George Lucas' Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and are here to bring you our thoughts on this cultural classic. Widely considered to be one of the greatest sequels of all time, the 1980 film brought us stunning effects, deep world building, and genre defining twists. How does Empire hold up today, especially when experienced on the big screen? Stay tuned to find out. 00:00 Intro 01:35 SIFF Downtown Experience & Episode V Talk 07:48 Star Wars OST & John Williams 12:12 A Comedy At Heart 16:50 Original Film vs. Digital Additions 23:24 Hoth Talk 30:41 Our Boy Yoda 34:07 Vader Strikes Back 39:10 He's Whose Dad? 42:16 Cloud City Climax 52:34 Final Ratings & Zurg —————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth and Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram: @pinoysvs 

Welcome back to another episode of Pinoys vs. The World! Today, the Pinoy boys dive into recent classic, Shin Godzilla, after its 4K remaster was rereleased in theaters nationwide. As one of Japan’s two acclaimed modern-Godzilla adaptations, alongside Godzilla Minus One, to come out over the past decade, Shin Godzilla hit the big screens with a lot to say and a genuinely horror-type version of our favorite Kaiju. Directed by Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Shinji Higuchi, their version of Godzilla tears through Tokyo as the bureaucratic powers in government scramble to find a solution to stop the giant lizard from destroying Japan and the world. Does Anno’s story hold up after a decade from its initial release or does it fall flat compared to its successor? Stay tuned to find out. —————————————————— Hosts: Harald Hyllseth and Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram: @pinoysvs 

Welcome back to another episode of Pinoys vs. The World! In today’s episode, we welcome back friend of the pod Andrew Leever, aka ​⁠@at_lark, to chat about the newest horror-phenomenon to hit theaters, 'Weapons'! Zach Cregger, of Whitest Kids U'Know fame, returns to the director seat to release his second feature film following 2022's cult-classic 'Barbarian'. After landing nearly universal critical and audience acclaim upon release, Lark invited us out to see the film and now we're here to talk about our thoughts. The cast, led by Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Benedict Wong, tackle the real horror of dozens of children disappearing from a small, suburban town in the middle of the night. We chat with Lark about if 'Weapons' truly lived up to its hype, or landed in a more obscure area of recent horror flicks that left us more confused than satisfied. What did we think about the film as a whole? Stay tuned to find out. —————————————————————  Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram: @Pinoysvs Andrew "Lark" Leever: https://linktr.ee/at_lark - https://letterboxd.com/atlark/ - https://bsky.app/profile/lark.bsky.social

Welcome back to another episode of Pinoys vs. the World! In today’s episode, we welcome fellow Pinoy boy and first guest of the pod, Jared Garalde, to chat about one of his favorite anime movies, Summer Wars. Released in 2009 by Director Mamoru Hosoda and animation studio Madhouse, Summer Wars follows Kenji Koiso & Natsuki Shinohara on their journey to celebrate Natsuki's great-grandmother's 90th birthday. Things quickly hit the wall though as they plunge into the online world of OZ and attempt to save the world all while living day-to-day with Natsuki's entire family. Is this Hosoda's greatest achievement as a director? Or do the themes of family dynamics and AI fall flat? Stay tuned to find out. —————————————————————  Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram: @Pinoysvs

Welcome back to another episode of Pinoys vs. the World! In today’s episode, the Pinoy boys chat about the return of Marvel’s first family to the big screen in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. After two reboots, including one unreleased version, Matt Shakman (of WandaVision fame) was tapped to direct and introduce us to the MCU version of the famous family (of 5). With a star-studded cast, including Pedro Pascal & Vanessa Kirby, representing Earth 828’s mightiest heroes, does this film live up to its immense hype? Or does it falter where it could have taken its crucial first steps? Stay tuned to find out. —————————————————————  Hosts: Harald Hyllseth & Chris Angkico Executive Producer: Jonas Hyllseth Instagram: @Pinoysvs RSS: https://redcircle.com/... 0:00 Intro  2:55 Non-spoiler review  14:37 Spoiler talk  31:00 On-camera video cut 1:04:30 What we’ve been watching