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Tom and Brian revisit Logan’s Run, where inventive world-building competes with miniature cities, baffling decisions, and some very dated effects. Amos joins them to weigh what still works, what deserves a remake, and whether the television version can keep them running. Next week: Logan’s Run (TV series) — first episode Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix’s slowing growth, job cuts, and content leadership change put its next act in the spotlight. Plus, AI tools aim to clean up smart TVs, JustWatch becomes a streamer, and football gets U2 and a Star Wars makeover. This week on The FULL Experience: Logan’s Run (1976 movie) Next week: Logan’s Run (TV series) — first episode Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Brian close out Battlestar Galactica with a daring Cylon raid and a signal from Earth that nobody sticks around to hear. They debate the finale’s unfinished business, admire a suspiciously familiar miniature, and decide “The Hand of God” makes their four-episode experiment feel complete. Next week: Logan’s Run (1976 movie) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xbox wants a bigger role in Hollywood, but how much control should game makers have over their screen adaptations? Tom and Brian discuss Xbox’s new XP division, a Cyberpunk movie, streaming’s expanding live-event lineup, and Apple’s $299 TV box. This week on The FULL Experience: Battlestar Galactica (1978) — Last (121 - “The Hand of God”) Next week: Logan’s Run (1976 movie) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Brian land among unicorns, scheming Cylons, and a castle full of chanting kids in Battlestar Galactica’s lowest-rated episode, “The Young Lords.” Brian is delighted by the gloriously silly detour, while Tom’s goodwill runs out when the singing starts. Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Last (121 - “The Hand of God”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the next prestige drama live between your YouTube subscriptions and TikTok swipes? Tom and Brian explore television’s changing routes to viewers, Netflix’s theatrical ambitions, the Paramount–Warner Bros. deal, and a price hike for Nvidia’s aging Shield. This week on The FULL Experience: Battlestar Galactica: Lowest (109 - “The Young Lords”) Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Last (121 - “The Hand of God”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Brian meet Lloyd Bridges’ swaggering Commander Cain as the Pegasus arrives in their Ultimate Battlestar Galactica pick, “The Living Legend.” They enjoy the sarcastic Cylons and surprising casting connections, but find the pace slow and the cliffhanger underwhelming. Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Lowest (109 - “The Young Lords”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DirecTV adds Netflix to the bundle pile, leaving viewers to untangle which combination actually saves money. Plus, Disney raises streaming prices, Netflix brings back Gene Wilder’s voice with AI, and a new Star Wars trilogy may have found its director. This week on The FULL Experience: Battlestar Galactica: Ultimate (110 - “The Living Legend”) Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Lowest (109 - “The Young Lords”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Brian board the original 1978 Battlestar Galactica for “Saga of a Star World,” where sweeping space battles give way to disco, bug men, and a surprisingly grim survival story. They debate the marathon premiere’s uneven pacing, compare it with the reboot, and inspect everything from Cylon eyes to the unexpected performer inside Muffit. Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Ultimate (110 - “The Living Legend”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disney wants Disney+ to become a gateway to everything it sells, as streaming grows beyond television into games, sports, and experiences. Plus, Paramount makes concessions for its Warner Bros. Discovery deal, Roku and Amazon add more bundles, and an AI actor’s interview takes an unexpected linguistic detour. This week on The FULL Experience: Battlestar Galactica (101 - "Saga of a Star World") Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Ultimate (110 - “The Living Legend”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom, Brian, and Amos wrap up their Get Smart watch with The Nude Bomb, a movie that leaves much of the original series behind but delivers practical stunts, ridiculous gadgets, and an extended detour through vintage Universal Studios. Brian finds unexpected charm—and plenty of parallels to Austin Powers—while Tom thinks a tighter edit would help considerably. Amos goes in blind and comes away entertained, as the discussion explores how a poorly reviewed movie can still be a surprisingly good time. Next week: Battlestar Galactica (101 - "Saga of a Star World") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/r0qTK9yid7k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How cheap does a TV have to be before you stop asking what it knows about you? LG denies recording ambient conversations for ad targeting, but its other tracking practices leave plenty to discuss. Plus, Apple TV and Jean Smart clean up at the Emmys, streaming giants team up to lobby Washington, and AWS wants to put ten live feeds on one screen. Netflix prepares to share box-office numbers, IMDb makes room for digital creators, and a possible Get Smart reboot arrives with suspiciously good timing. This week on The FULL Experience: The Nude Bomb Next week: Battlestar Galactica (101 - "Saga of a Star World") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/d71FfUfHZrU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crew finishes Get Smart with a finale that mixes polished slapstick with uncomfortable racial stereotypes and dated gender roles. Brian enjoys the comedy, while Tom and Amos recommend skipping this episode. Next up: The Nude Bomb as a bonus “final exam,” followed by the original Battlestar Galactica. Next week: The Nude Bomb Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/t0zYaGW63O8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher Nolan argues that recognizing the machinery behind storytelling doesn’t necessarily make it bad storytelling. Plus, theaters lean harder on premium tickets, sports experiments with free alternate broadcasts, and smart TVs may be paying far more attention than viewers realize. This week on The FULL Experience: Get Smart (526 - "I Am Curiously Yellow") Next week: The Nude Bomb Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/9CxYkuool7s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Brian find *Get Smart*’s lowest-rated episode badly weakened by Don Adams’ absence, with cheap sets, too much exposition, and an anticlimactic ending. Amos is especially disappointed that an episode with such a promising premise falls so flat. Next week: Get Smart (526 - "I Am Curiously Yellow") Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/5pZLO2Y2JFc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.