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Jedi Mel and her now graduated Padawan Lucy adventure once again into the galaxy far, far away as they go in search of the elusive Jedi Harry Potter, or something like that.  Join them as they boldly go where no misplaced cliché has gone before and review the first three episodes of "Obi-Wan Kenobi" Season 1. 

The dynamic duo of Mel and Lucy journey to Macau, Ta Lo, and the magical land of "San Francisco" in their long-awaited review of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", which was released in theatres on September 3rd, 2021.  It is now available for your viewing pleasure on Disney+.

Jedi Mel and her Padawan Lucy adventure into the galaxy far, far away as they spend some time with bounty hunters, Tuscan raiders, and some pretty awesome characters.  Join them from their vantage point on the edge of the Dune Sea, looking out over the three moons of Tatooine, as they review the entire season of "The Book of Boba Fett" which was released on  Disney+ in seven (7) episodes that began on December 29th, 2021.

Come along with Mel and Jiejie Lucy as they review the magical and often confusing world of 13-year-old Meilin Lee in the mythical land of "Tor'on-To".  Listen in as they recall their own encounters with red pandas and boyband crushes while examining Pixar's "Turning Red", released to Disney+ on March 11th, 2022.

At last you can join Mel and Lucy as they explore the multiverse, take on some serious villians, and discuss what it really means to be your friendly, neighborhood webslinger.  Swing with them through New York City as they review Sony & Marvel's movie, "Spider-Man: No Way Home", which  was released in theaters on December 17th, 2021.

Mel and Lucy share the magic and warmth of a wonderful story of family and personal discovery.  Come with them to mountains of Columbia as they review Disney's 60th animated theatrical movie, "Encanto", which  was released in theaters on November 24th, 2021.

Melanie and Lucy are back (from beyond the graaaave - BWAHAHA!), for a review of a new Halloween treat.  No tricks in this one, but Iago can be heard haunting in the background, as the girls share their thoughts and opinions on the TV special. "Muppets Haunted Mansion" which was released on October 8, 2021 through Disney+.  Oh, and maybe there's a little extra in their goody bags too.  Happy Halloween!

After waiting for the delayed release, Mel and Lucy drove 600 miles (each way) just to see this movie.  Now that they’re not in Kansas anymore, they share their thoughts and opinions on the movie, "Black Widow" which opened in theaters and on Disney+ on July 9, 2021. 

Mel and Lucy cross the Threshold at the End of Time and contemplate the implications of He Who Used to Remain.  They share their thoughts and opinions on the sixth and final Season 1 episode, “For All Time. Always.” which aired July 14th, 2021. 

Mel and Lucy took advantage of some “Extra Magic Hours” and went cruising with their family through a jungle-full of action and humor.  And as was promised, “Of all the jungle cruises you could take in the Amazon, this one is undoubtedly the cheapest.”  They share their thoughts and opinions on the movie, "Jungle Cruise" which opened in theaters and on Disney+ on July 30, 2021. 

Mel and Lucy explore the mysteries of the Void at the End of Time including an exploration of Alligator Loki and Tow Mater as a Variants.  They share their thoughts and opinions on the fifth episode, “Journey Into Mystery” which aired July 7th, 2021. 

Mel and Lucy try to absorb all of the revelations in Loki and Sylvie’s dramatic return to the TVA – and they might need a little therapy because of it.  They share their thoughts and opinions on the fourth episode, “The Nexus Event” which aired June 30th, 2021.