Recent Activity

LOVE LIES BLEEDING Review - The Best Movie You Haven't Seen This Year

Recent Activity — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane return to give their review of the neo noir crime drama LOVE LIES BLEEDING; plus, Lindsay Lohan's continued comeback tour with IRISH WISH, Shane's Kung Fu Panda power rankings, and a look ahead to the massive weekend of content.

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Alien: Earth + Most Anticipated TV Shows For End of 2025

Recent Activity — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Andrew and Shane dive into the new series 'Alien Earth' and its connection to the Alien franchise. They discuss character dynamics, production quality, and the show's potential. The conversation shifts to their Most Anticipated TV shows for the rest of 2025, highlighting returning favorites as well as new series. The hosts also explore debut series from existing franchises and limited series, emphasizing the busy fall season ahead.

Shows discussed include - Alien: Earth, Stranger Things, Peacemaker, Fallout, Gen V, Wonder Man, Chad Powers, It: Welcome to Derry, and many more!

Nintendo Power! 'Super Mario Bros' Dominates + 'Tetris' Levels Up on Apple TV+

Recent Activity — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

It's the Nintendo Revival as 'The Super Mario Brothers Movie' struck gold with audiences after tough critical scores and 'Tetris' gets the cinematic treatment for the wild story behind the acquisition of their worldwide rights! We review both films and discuss why 'Mario' might have his own universe of films soon enough.

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PEACEMAKER S2 Finale + Smashing Machine, Roofman Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, hosts Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard dive into the finale of Peacemaker Season Two breaking down whether it stuck the landing, how it relates to future DC projects, and why James Gunn has no plans for Season 3. They also review two recent films, Smashing Machine and Roof Man, sharing their thoughts on the performances, storytelling, and overall impact of each film, especially as it relates to Awards season chances.

Top 5 Movies of 2023 So Far + Affleck in 'Hypnotic', J-Lo in 'The Mother' Debut

Recent Activity — Wed, 17 May 2023 02:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane break down the 2023 Movie Year before they give their Top 5 Movies of the Year so far.

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STRANGER THINGS Series Finale Instant Reactions

Recent Activity — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fresh off seeing the Stranger Things Series Finale in movie theaters, Andrew and Shane give their instant reactions to everything from winners and losers to the theatrical experience.

Top 5 TV Shows of 2025 So Far! + '28 Years Later' Brings Humanity To The Zombie Genre

Recent Activity — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:45:00 GMT

Alphas Unite! This week, Andrew and Shane take on '28 Years Later', the latest in the long running zombie franchise directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Then, they take a look back on the 2025 TV year so far with their Top 5 shows at the midway point.

BLACK BAG, MICKEY 17 Reviewed + The Collective Anger at Netflix's "The Electric State"

Recent Activity — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 02:15:00 GMT

Big time directors abound! Oscar Winning Directors in Steven Soderbergh and Bong Joon Ho along with MCU dynamos The Russo Brothers all dropped films in the past couple weeks and we have our reviews! We also discuss the extra stank lobbed at The Electric State and whether it was worthy of such hate.

Films reviewed: Black Bag, Mickey 17, The Electric State

THE CREATOR Review + "Gen V", Wes Anderson, "Sex Education" Light Up Streaming

Recent Activity — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT

So many reviews in this overpacked episode! 'The Creator' and 'Stop Making Sense' in theaters, 'Reptile' and Wes Anderson/Roald Dahl Shorts on Netflix, "Gen V" and "Sex Education" for TV. We cover it all and more.

'Violent Night', 'The Menu', and the Surreal Cinema Moments of 2022

Recent Activity — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:15:00 GMT

In this episode, our trio of hosts look back at the more outlandish and weird moments in film this year before they review two films that fit the bill: 'THE MENU' and 'VIOLENT NIGHT'.

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"Reacher" Returns! + 'Rebel Moon', 'Maestro', 'Monk' Lead Our Streaming Movie 6-Pack

Recent Activity — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:45:00 GMT

One of our favorite new shows, "Reacher", made its return to Prime and we have our early season thoughts; plus, Andrew and Shane open up a 6-pack of movies you can stream at home this week featuring Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon', Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro', 'Mr. Monk's Last Case', and more!

CHALLENGERS vs. BOY KILLS WORLD in an "Andrew Brain" vs "Shane Brain" Challenge Weekend!

Recent Activity — Wed, 01 May 2024 03:00:00 GMT

In a busy weekend of movies, Andrew and Shane take their respective corners of the film world head on; Shane taking the non-stop action of BOY KILLS WORLD and Andrew taking on the sexy prestige sports drama CHALLENGERS. It's Andrew Brain vs Shane Brain in a Review-Off for the ages!

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Hard To Kill TV! w/ 'The Terminal List', 'The Old Man' + 'Ms. Marvel' and MCU Phase 4 Update

Recent Activity — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we seek REVENGE! as we review our Recent TV Activity: 'The Terminal List' and 'The Old Man'. Plus, we discuss 'Ms. Marvel' after their finale last week and the current state of MCU Phase 4 before San Diego Comic Con this weekend. Also, Chris sings Neil Young and Shane speaks French for our new French listeners.

(2:19) - The Terminal List

(27:16) - The Old Man

(39:39) Ms. Marvel and Phase 4 MCU Update

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Oscars 2024 Highlights + Guy Ritchie's "The Gentlemen", Imaginary Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:30:00 GMT

It was Oscars Weekend, so Andrew and Shane cover what stood out from the Academy Awards on Sunday night; plus, they cover the weekend's content slate as well as they review the new horror (?) movie Imaginary, comedy Ricky Stanicky, and Guy Ritchie's new Netflix show "The Gentlemen".

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'THE MONKEY', 'THE GORGE' Reviewed + The Return of Reacher!

Recent Activity — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane recap their wild weekends (Lou Ferrigno?!) including the new horror-comedy THE MONKEY, the Apple TV+ Original THE GORGE, the season premiere of REACHER, the SAG Awards, and much more.

MARVEL MADNESS! Daredevil: Born Again S2, Spider-Man, Punisher, Doomsday, + More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

On this jam packed Marvel Update, Andrew and Shane cover a variety of projects from the new season of Daredevil: Born Again, Punisher: One Last Kill, Wonder Man S2, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Doomsday. Reviews, news, trailer reactions, and the drama behind blockbuster movie release dates ... its all here!

"Daredevil: Born Again" Premiere Instant Reaction!

Recent Activity — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 02:45:00 GMT

The Devil of Hell's Kitchen has been reborn on Disney+ after its original Netflix run ended back in 2018! Big fans of the original seasons, Andrew and Shane breakdown the premiere of the new series and compare and contrast the new show to it's previous run.

CONTENDER or PRETENDER?! Bugonia, Springsteen, Frankenstein + Many More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:15:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane play CONTENDER or PRETENDER with several award season hopefuls. Films debated include: Bugonia, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, After The Hunt, Frankenstein, Nouvelle Vague, Ballad of a Small Player, Lost Bus, Highest 2 Lowest.

'FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES' Escapes Franchise Death + 'Until Dawn', 'Clown in a Cornfield' Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 21 May 2025 01:45:00 GMT

Oh the horror! Andrew and Shane check in on the latest entries in the genre including a full examination of the appeal of the Final Destination franchise 14 years after the last film and over 20 years of creatively gory success. Also reviewed: Until Dawn and Clown in a Cornfield.

NOSFERATU, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Headline our Christmas Corridor Coverage!

Recent Activity — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 02:30:00 GMT

Come recap the 2024 Christmas Break with Andrew and Shane as they review the big theatrical releases (Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown, Babygirl, The Fire Inside) and the streaming release of the Amy Adams film Nightbitch.

THE WILD ROBOT, MY OLD ASS Hits The Feels + Rez Ball, Killer Heat Hit Streaming

Recent Activity — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:45:00 GMT

Shane and Andrew get in touch with THE WILD ROBOT and MY OLD ASS before Andrew gives the streaming report with Rez Ball on Netflix and Killer Heat on Prime Video

WICKED! CHRISTMAS! CLINT EASTWOOD! It's A December Movie Kickoff!

Recent Activity — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:15:00 GMT

It's the final stretch of the movie year as we jump into December, so Shane and Andrew get Christmas-y with 4 Streaming Holiday films after Andrew gives his notes on his experience with Wicked and Clint Eastwood's Juror #2.

Godzilla Minus One Equals GOLD! + Saltburn, Dream Scenario, May December Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 02:45:00 GMT

The Big Lizard is BACK! Andrew and Shane cover the latest installment of the Godzilla franchise, GODZILLA MINUS ONE, and dissect why this movie is getting such positive reactions from critics & fans alike. Plus, they review a 3 pack of wild swing movies in SALTBURN, DREAM SCENARIO, and MAY DECEMBER.

"The Mandalorian" Loses It's Way + The Return of "Ted Lasso" and "Shrinking" Finale Concerns

Recent Activity — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:30:00 GMT

We dip back into our TV thoughts with updates on "The Mandalorian", "Ted Lasso", and "Shrinking". Who forgot Mando was still the lead of his own show? Is Zava too big of a storyline in "Ted Lasso"? Did "Shrinking" push the show over the edge in their finale's final minutes? Listen now for all this and more.

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Top 5 Movies of 2022 So Far

Recent Activity — Wed, 11 May 2022 04:15:00 GMT

In a very slow and strange 2022 movie year so far, our 3 hosts (Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, and Chris Frodel) pick their favorites including one Sundance Film Festival darling.

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Franchise Revival Week: Ballerina's Twist on John Wick + Predator Unleashes Killer of Killers

Recent Activity — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane dive into 2 franchises trying to stay alive: The World of John Wick presents Ana De Armas in 'Ballerina' and Dan Trachtenberg adds another chapter to the Predator universe with 'Predator: Killer of Killers'.

2025 Movie Draft w/ Tommy Thevenet of Haven't Scene It

Recent Activity — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane are joined by Tommy Thevenet of Haven't Scene It to put a bow on the films of 2025 with a movie draft of the best films of the past year!

CIVIL WAR Review - Road Trippin' Through Alex Garland's Dystopian America

Recent Activity — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane deep dive into writer/director Alex Garland's new voyeuristic war film CIVIL WAR starring Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Nick Offerman, Wagner Moura, and Cailee Spaeny.

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Top 5 TV Shows of 2022 So Far

Recent Activity — Wed, 11 May 2022 04:30:00 GMT

With so many options in streaming and cable networks, it can incredibly hard to choose what to watch ... let alone make a Best of the Year list! But our triumphant hosts (Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, and Chris Frodel) manage to pair down their watchlists to their Top 5 TV Shows of 2022 So Far!

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BACKROOMS, PASSENGER, PSYCHO KILLER Headline Our Horror Roundup!

Recent Activity — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:15:00 GMT

You wanna get nuts?! Let's get nuts as we decend into the madness of the latest round of horror/thriller films available now in theaters and streaming! Andrew and Shane tackle the A24 box office sensation Backrooms and the quiet moneymaker Passengers before taking Psycho Killer (now on Hulu) behind the woodshed.

PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL, DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN S2 Headline Our Latest Marvel Update!

Recent Activity — Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT

It's Marvel Time Again! Andrew and Shane take on the latest franchise additions, Punisher: One Last Kill and Daredevil: Born Again S2, while looking ahead to possible connections with Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

RA RUNDOWN! Michael Jackson Biopic 'MICHAEL', Hulk Hogan Netflix Series, "Gen V" Cancelled, + More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:45:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane do their best "Pardon The Interruption" immitation as they break out the RA RUNDOWN! 10 Topics ranging from the new Michael Jackson biopic to the Hulk Hogan Netflix Docu-series, Beef Season 2, and much much more.

ORDER:

MICHAEL, FUZE, OVER YOUR DEAD BODY, APEX, THE PITT S2, SCRUBS Reboot, BEEF S2, MARGO HAS MONEY PROBLEMS, HULK HOGAN: REAL AMERICAN, THE BOYS FINAL SEASON/GEN V CANCELLED/VOUGHT RISING

THE DRAMA, PIZZA MOVIE, THEY WILL KILL YOU Headline Our Big Review Bonanza!

Recent Activity — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:45:00 GMT

It's a throwback of sorts as Andrew and Shane rear back and let the movie takes fly with 7 reviews. Films included are:

The Drama (Zendaya, Robert Pattinson)

They Will Kill You (Zazie Beetz)

Mike, Nick, Nick, & Alice (James Marsden, Vince Vaughn)

Pizza Movie (Gaten Matarazzo)

Pretty Lethal (Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor)

Mercy (Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson)

Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (Matt Johnson)

A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Final Thoughts - Finale, Full Season 1 Scores, + Season 2 Lookahead

Recent Activity — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Following the season finale on Sunday night, Andrew and Shane give their thoughts on "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" in full (spoilers ahead), complete with season rating, MVP, and finale discussion.

THUMBS UP / THUMBS DOWN - 2026 TV Series Edition

Recent Activity — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:15:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane play a fun round of Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down with several 2026 TV shows including "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", "Fallout", and "Wonder Man" before discussing which Super Bowl Movie Trailers made them take notice.

OUR FAVORITE TV SHOWS OF 2025! + "Fallout" Season 2 Premiere

Recent Activity — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:30:00 GMT

In this packed episode, Andrew and Shane discuss the Season 2 Premiere of the Amazon Prime Video smash "Fallout" before launching into their Top 5 TV Shows of the Year with plenty of honorable mentions as well. Happy Holidays, Everyone!

IT: WELCOME TO DERRY Final Thoughts + Supergirl Trailer, The Beast In Me, + More

Recent Activity — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:30:00 GMT

After its big finale on Sunday night, Andrew and Shane look back at IT: Welcome To Derry Season 1 including notes on all the expanding IT/Stephen King universe elements, where Season 2 (and maybe 3) may be heading, and much more. After Shane gives his review for the big Netflix hit The Beast In Me, they wrap up the show with their initial reactions to several trailers including Supergirl, Hi/Jack Season 2, and Paradise Season 2.

Halloween 5-Pack! It: Welcome to Derry, Black Phone 2, V/H/S Halloween, Gen V S2 Finale Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

It's Halloween Horror Season, so Andrew and Shane dive into some scary options at the theater and at home for your spooky needs. They cover: It: Welcome to Derry Premiere, The Black Phone 2, V/H/S Halloween, Match (Tubi), and the Gen V Season 2 Finale.

'ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER' Gets Ready For Best Picture War + The Lowdown, Slow Horses Lead New Season Premieres

Recent Activity — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:15:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane review the latest from director Paul Thomas Anderson 'One Battle After Another' starring Leonardo DiCaprio. They debate its Best Picture prospects, where it ranks in the PTA filmography, and where this Leo performance ranks among his career bests. Later, they turn their sights to TV as they cover the premieres for "The Lowdown" on FX/Hulu, "Slow Horses" Season 5, and "English Teacher" Season 2 before seeing how "Alien: Earth" and "Terminal List: Dark Wolf" landed their season finales.

"The Long Walk" + 21st Century Stephen King Films Ranked

Recent Activity — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane discuss the latest Stephen King adaptation 'The Long Walk' before ranking the King film adaptations from the past 25 years.

'WEAPONS', 'TOGETHER' Headline Our Overstuffed Horror Episode!

Recent Activity — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard dive deep into the world of horror and thriller films, focusing on the new movie 'Weapons.' They discuss the film's structure, character depth, and the unique storytelling approach of writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian). The conversation also touches on box office predictions, recent movie reviews, and upcoming horror releases, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the current landscape in the genre.

Movies reviewed include: Weapons, Together, Locked, Dangerous Animals, Marshmallow

James Gunn's Supersized Superman + TV Roundup w/ The Bear, Squid Game, and More

Recent Activity — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, hosts Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard dive into a comprehensive review of the latest Superman movie from writer/director James Gunn, discussing its box office performance, plot intricacies, character development, and overall impact on the superhero genre. They also transition into a discussion about popular TV shows, including Squid Game and The Bear, analyzing their latest seasons.

Wes Anderson, Mike Flanagan, Celine Song Bring Indie Prestige to Summer Movie Season

Recent Activity — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 02:45:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane cover the welcomed counter programming to the franchise remake/sequel/reboot summer blockbusters with their reviews of Wes Anderson's new adventure comedy 'The Phoenician Scheme', the latest Mike Flanagan adaptation of Stephen King 'The Life of Chuck, and Celine Song's Past Lives follow-up 'Materialists' starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

5 Burning Questions! The Last of Us, Karate Kid, MCU, Tim Robinson, and More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:30:00 GMT

Andrew asks Shane the big questions as they play 5 BURNING QUESTIONS tackling:

1.) Is Karate Kids: Legends the end of Karate Kid or the start of a new chapter?

2.) After Bring Her Back, should we start to include the Philippou Brothers when talking Best Modern Horror Directors?

3.) Is Friendship the best comedy film of the 2020s?

4.) After some reports of Thunderbolts losing money for Disney, can we stop this BS and just leave Thunderbolts alone?

5.) After The Last of Us Season 2 ended, what is your hypemeter score for Season 3?

Tom Cruise's 'Final Reckoning' For Mission: Impossible + 'Fear Street: Prom Queen', 'Fight or Flight' Reviewed

Recent Activity — Thu, 29 May 2025 01:15:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane say goodbye to Ethan Hunt and our IMF friends as they review 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' and update their MI Film Rankings. Then, Shane takes on Josh Hartnett in 'Fight or Flight' before they close with the most recent Fear Street film on Netflix.

Post-CinemaCon Hype Meter + Death of a Unicorn, A Working Man Reviewed

Recent Activity — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane revisit their Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 list after a barrage of new trailers were released following CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Plus, they tackle several reviews for March and April movies including: Death of a Unicorn, A Working Man, The Woman in the Yard, Borderline, and Novocaine.

'THE LAST OF US' Returns! + 'THE AMATEUR', 'DROP', 'WARFARE' Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:45:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane discuss the Season 2 Premiere of The Last of Us on HBO before they knock out 5 movie reviews from their big weekend at the theater: The Amateur, Drop, Warfare, Minecraft, and The Ballad of Wallis Island.

Oscars 2025 Instant Reactions! w/ The Duke of Bettingham David Long

Recent Activity — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:45:00 GMT

Immediately following Hollywood's Biggest Night, Andrew & special guest David Long aka The Duke of Bettingham get into everything about the 97th Academy Awards including Anora's historic wins, Conan O'Brien's hosting, Sandworms, and much, much more!

Franchise Status Report: Captain America, MCU, Bridget Jones, Paddington, Cobra Kai/Karate Kid

Recent Activity — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane perform a wellness check for several franchises after they served up a new and possibly final installment over the weekend: Captain America-Brave New World, Bridget Jones-Mad About The Boy, Paddington in Peru, and the final episodes of Cobra Kai on Netflix.

'Companion', 'Presence' Reviewed + Sundance At Home Report

Recent Activity — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane kick off the horror corridor with their reviews for Drew Hancock's Companion and Steven Soderbergh's Presence. Then, Andrew gives his report on his experience with the Sundance Film Festival at home and his take on The Brutalist ahead of the final Oscar push.

KRAVEN Never More + CARRY-ON, NO GOOD DEED Light Up The Netflix Weekend

Recent Activity — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:15:00 GMT

In this episode, Shane and Andrew say goodbye to the Sony Marvel Universe with their review of KRAVEN THE HUNTER. Then, they rundown the rest of the weekend that was in entertainment with their takes on CARRY-ON and NO GOOD DEED on Netflix while catching up on new to streaming releases like A DIFFERENT MAN, RED ONE, and more.

Halloween Horror Shows + Awards Season Contenders (And Pretenders)

Recent Activity — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

From Spooky Season to Oscar Season, we move from October to November as Andrew and Shane cover the latest sci-fi/horror shows on Peacock (Teacup, Hysteria) before discussing some much anticipated Awards-centric films (Conclave, We Live In Time, Didi) and maybe a couple that may miss the cut (Here, Janet Planet).

SMILE 2 Reviewed + ANORA, EMILIA PEREZ Headline Woodstock Film Festival Fun

Recent Activity — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane keep up the scary goodness of October with their review of SMILE 2 before getting into some streaming films and Andrew's trip to the Woodstock Film Festival headlined by 2 Oscar frontrunners in ANORA and EMILIA PEREZ.

Blink Twice, Strange Darling Reviewed + Ted Lasso Season 4 ... Without Ted?

Recent Activity — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane cover the last remnants of another iffy August slate with reviews on Blink Twice, Strange Darling, The Killer, Incoming, and more. They also discuss the potential of a new Ted Lasso season without Ted Lasso and a new direction that might turn off loyal AFC Richmond fans.

M. Night Shyamalan's TRAP Review + House of the Dragon Season Finale

Recent Activity — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane recap the weekend with reviews of Josh Hartnett in TRAP, the HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 Finale, and the Snyder Cuts of Rebel Moon 1 and 2.

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'In A Violent Nature', 'The First Omen' + Horror 2024 Mid-Year Check-In w/ John Amenta of The Pint

Recent Activity — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:30:00 GMT

Andrew, Shane, and special guest John Amenta of The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast take a look back at the horror films of 2024 so far and give their reviews for: In A Violent Nature, The First Omen, The Strangers: Chapter One, Infested, and The Coffee Table.

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'IF', 'Back To Black', 'I Saw The TV Glow' Reviewed + TV Report feat. Baby Reindeer, Sugar, and More

Recent Activity — Wed, 22 May 2024 04:30:00 GMT

HUGE Rundown after a week off! Andrew and Shane cover the new releases over the weekend, plus series recaps for "Baby Reindeer" and "Sugar". They also cover some under the radar streaming movie options and some welcomed TV show renewals as well.

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Top 5 Most Anticipated Action Films of 2024 + Argylle, Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reviews

Recent Activity — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:30:00 GMT

It's an action packed episode as we review the latest in the genre with Matthew Vaughn's 'Argylle' and Donald Glover's "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" before we list out our most anticipated action films of the year.

Reacher, Fargo Season Finales + True Detective: Night Country Premiere In Our Massive TV Wrap Up

Recent Activity — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:15:00 GMT

Shane & Andrew tackle the latest in prestige TV with their thoughts on:

Reacher Season 2, Fargo Season 5, True Detective: Night Country, Echo, and The Brothers Sun

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Top 5 TV Shows of 2023 - Final Edition

Recent Activity — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane look back at the best TV shows of 2023 in their first of 2 look back episodes to celebrate the past year in entertainment. Best Movies of 2023 episode to follow next week.

The Good, The Bad, and The Meh - December Review Dash Edition

Recent Activity — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Holy Review Dump, Batman! Shane and Andrew saw a TON of new movies in their mad end of year scramble, so they cover 18 films in their first edition of America's Favorite Game: The Good, The Bad, and The Meh!

Films covered: The Iron Claw, The Holdovers, Poor Things, The Color Purple, Maestro, Rye Lane, Maggie Moore(s), No One Will Save You, Blood and Gold, Bank of Dave, Migration, Rebel Moon, Anyone But You, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Ferrari, The Boys in the Boat, Family Switch, Silent Night

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'THE MARVELS', "LOKI" Season 2, and the State of the MCU

Recent Activity — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:45:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane review the big weekend for the MCU - unless you count their box office report - and look ahead to what these 2 big titles mean for the future of the biggest movie franchise in the world.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON Review

Recent Activity — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:45:00 GMT

Martin Scorsese returns with his expansive epic 'KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON' starring his reliable favorites Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro and we have your full review right here! Does it deserve the "masterpiece" tag that some critics have given the film? Does it deserve Best Picture? Does it make you wish we still had Intermissions? Listen now as Shane and Andrew take you through all of it!

'Expend4bles', 'The Machine', "The Continental" Headline the Weekend + 'Dumb Money' Review

Recent Activity — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:30:00 GMT

It was a "Very Shane Weekend" as The Expendable franchise came back, The Machine with Bert Kreischer dominated the Netflix movie charts, and The Continental brought us back to the John Wick universe. Plus, Andrew reviews the Gamestop story film Dumb Money starring Paul Dano, Seth Rogan, Pete Davidson, and many more.

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BLUE BEETLE Review + Concern Trolling the DCU, Superhero Fatigue, End of Summer Movie Slate

Recent Activity — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:45:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane pair with the symbiote and review the latest DC Comics film, Blue Beetle! They also break down what the box office return for the movie means for the future of the DCU, the potential of Superhero Fatigue, and much more.

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Top 5 TV Shows of 2023 So Far + "The Bear" Returns For Season 2

Recent Activity — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:15:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane give their thoughts on the first half of "The Bear" Season 2 on FX/Hulu before they list their Top 5 TV Shows of the Year so far.

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SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE Review - "Miles" Ahead of the Animation Competition

Recent Activity — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:15:00 GMT

Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, and crew are back for the long-awaited sequel to the Oscar-winning 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse' and we couldn't be more excited! With critical praise and a strong opening weekend at the box office, did this film live up to the hype? Listen in as Shane and Andrew break down the film and look ahead to 'Beyond the Spider-Verse' after a very meta cliffhanger in Part 2.

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3 Review : Rocket Like A Hurricane

Recent Activity — Wed, 10 May 2023 02:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane discuss the latest entry into the MCU and the final (?) volume for one of our favorite sci-fi/comic book teams, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! We discuss the use of Rocket's origin story as the backbone of the film, the reuniting of Peter and Gamora (sort of), the comic relief of Drax and Mantis, and the latest villain in the MCU The High Evolutionary.

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Oscar Night Recap! Everything Everywhere ... All The Awards w/ The Duke of Bettingham David Long (Is It Worth It? Podcast)

Recent Activity — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:15:00 GMT

The 95th Academy Awards produced a historical night for Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All At Once, but did the show work one year after the slap saved the ratings? Does Oscar history for a movie that made money mean movies are relevant again? Does A24 become a indie powerhouse for Awards Season going forward? Are streamers taking a back seat to in-theater movies once again? All the questions and much more in an overstuffed Oscars recap with the Duke of Bettingham David Long of Is It Worth It? - A Film Podcast.

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'Knock at the Cabin' and the M. Knight Shyamalan Experience

Recent Activity — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT

The latest film from M. Night Shyamalan 'Knock at the Cabin' is topping the box office, but is this the true comeback film that we hoped for from him? Co-hosts Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard examine their relationship to Shyamalan's career before they review his latest.

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'M3GAN' Review + Top 5 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2023

Recent Activity — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:00:00 GMT

On this episode, we chose violence as we dig into the Horror films of 2023 starting with our review of 'M3GAN' and then bringing you our Top 5 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2023.

'M3GAN' Review - Non-Spoiler (0:00), 'M3GAN' Spoiler Section (25:25), Top 5 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2023 (30:31)

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We Get 'WEIRD' with the 'Al Yankovic Story' + 3 Recommendations To Watch At Home Right Now

Recent Activity — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Our trio of hosts make it weird when they review 'WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY. Plus, each host brings their own recommendation for movies to stream at home right now (30:40).

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Halloween Horror Season Winners & Losers

Recent Activity — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:30:00 GMT

After an overfilled October of scary content, Andrew, Chris, and Shane determine who won and who lost over the Halloween Horror Season.

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2022 Fall Preview Draft LIVE!

Recent Activity — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT

We did it! All 3 of our hosts are in the same room recording in person for the first time since they started! To celebrate, Shane, Andrew, and Chris highlight their most anticipated titles for the Fall in a draft style event!

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1997 Movie Draft w/ John Amenta of The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast

Recent Activity — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:15:00 GMT

This week, Andrew, Chris, Shane, and special guest John Amenta of pop culture podcast "The Pint" go back in time to celebrate the movies of 1997 with a TITANIC sized Movie Draft! 5 categories, 4 players, 1 winner. Listen in and decide who won!

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'Thor: Love and Thunder' Review | Plus, 'The Boys' Season 3 Wrap Up

Recent Activity — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:15:00 GMT

Supe's Up! In this super-sized episode, Andrew, Shane, and Chris break down the latest film from the MCU, THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER, before they bring you their Season 3 Wrap Up for 'THE BOYS' on Amazon Prime.

(1:48) Thor: Love and Thunder Review - Non-Spoiler Section

(32:24) Thor: Love and Thunder - SPOILER SECTION

(51:42) 'The Boys' Season 3 Wrap Up - SPOILERS

Hosts: Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, Chris Frodel

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Stranger Things 4 Preview + 'Ex Machina' Director Alex Garland Gives Birth To 'MEN'

Recent Activity — Wed, 25 May 2022 05:30:00 GMT

With the new season coming this Friday, we dive into our preview of Stranger Things Season 4; plus, we review Alex Garland's (Ex Machina, Annihilation) latest thriller 'MEN' starring Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear.

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Trailer - RECENT ACTIVITY

Recent Activity — Mon, 02 May 2022 03:15:00 GMT

The trailer for RECENT ACTIVITY - Your New Favorite Entertainment Review Podcast.

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THE SUBSTANCE, NEVER LET GO Kick Off Horror Season Early + Wolfs, The Penguin Premiere, and More

Recent Activity — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:45:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane get into the Halloween Horror Season ahead of schedule with reviews of The Substance and Never Let Go. Andrew also talks up CT Horrorfest and FINALLY seeing The Haunting of Hill House. Then, the boys go speed round on a handful of films (Wolfs, The Killer's Game, His Three Daughters, Transformers One) before wrapping up with the premiere of The Penguin on MAX.

TV UPDATE: "The Boys" Final Season, "Shrinking", "DTF St. Louis", "Paradise" + More

Recent Activity — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:30:00 GMT

We have season premieres and season finales filling up our latest TV Update! Andrew and Shane tackle the premiere of the final season of "The Boys" along with 3 season finales for "Shrinking", "Paradise", and "DTF St. Louis". Stay to the end for some quick hits on "Your Friends and Neighbors", "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters", and "Daredevil: Born Again".

"Fallout" Breaks Out + Abigail, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Rebel Moon 2 Reviewed

Recent Activity — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:30:00 GMT

Big weekend of movies and the biggest show on streaming! That's how we do on Recent Activity! Horror, big time directors, and a hot new video game adaptation all in one overstuffed review episode.

Reviews for: "Fallout" (Amazon Prime), Abigail, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Guy Ritchie), Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver (Zack Snyder on Netflix)

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Best TV Right Now: "The Last of Us", "Poker Face", "Shrinking" and More!

Recent Activity — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:45:00 GMT

Our trio of hosts review their favorite shows on TV right now featuring: "The Last of Us", "Poker Face", "Shrinking", and more.

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Godzilla, Monkeys, Demons, & Dalton! Our Genre-Heavy 6-Pack of Reviews!

Recent Activity — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 02:45:00 GMT

After a 2 week absence in head cold hell, Andrew and Shane return to cover a 6 pack of genre heavy movies that has dominated the cinema landscape over the past few weeks.

Movies Reviewed: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monkey Man, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Immaculate, Late Night with The Devil, Road House

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Jason Statham, Masked Killer, Space Battles Headline Our "Dumpuary" Rewind

Recent Activity — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:15:00 GMT

It's another January Film Month and you know what that means ... DUMPUARY! Jason Statham as The Beekeeper, Serial Killer during a small town election, and much, much more as we tackle a six pack of new movies in our Dumpuary Rewind!

Movies Reviewed: The Beekeeper, I.S.S., Founder's Day, Badland Hunters, The Kitchen, Self Reliance

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S Broke Our Brains

Recent Activity — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:15:00 GMT

It's a movie released day and date on streaming. It had very little buzz around it. It was released super late into the October Halloween/Horror Season. AND YET 'Five Nights at Freddy's' persisted. Teenagers flooded movie theaters and made a killer animatronic bears movie one of the biggest box office surprises in some time. Shane and Andrew discuss how nothing makes any sense regarding this movie and we may be living in a simulation.

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REVIEW DOUBLE FEATURE: Jordan Peele's 'NOPE' + Ryan Gosling as 'THE GRAY MAN'

Recent Activity — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:15:00 GMT

Let's Play Two! Andrew, Shane, and Chris take on two of their most anticipated Summer Movies with their reviews of Jordan Peele's NOPE and the Russo Brothers' THE GRAY MAN starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana De Armas.

(1:28) NOPE Review

(35:12) THE GRAY MAN Review

*Spoiler Warnings Given For Both Reviews

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EPISODE 100! TV Show Power Rankings - The Boys, House of the Dragon, The Acolyte, Presumed Innocent

Recent Activity — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:45:00 GMT

We reached 100 episodes! To celebrate, Andrew and Shane power rank the 4 shows they're watching right now - The Boys, House of the Dragon, The Acolyte, and Presumed Innocent.

The 2022 RA Movie Awards!

Recent Activity — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:00:00 GMT

We kick off 2023 by looking back on the best films of 2022 with our 1st Annual RA Movie Awards! With fun categories like Grossest Scene or traditional ones like Best Picture, we try to capture the movie year that was with our signature RA charm. Listen in to see how your favorite films matched up!

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Action Movie Bonanza! Guy Ritchie Double Feature + 'Renfield', 'Ghosted', 'Dungeons and Dragons', and More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 03 May 2023 03:45:00 GMT

If its a movie that went bang in the last 2 months, we've got ya covered! On this episode, we review a ton of recently released action movies including a larger discussion on one of our favorite writer/directors Guy Ritchie!

Movies Reviewed Include: The Covenant, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, Renfield, Ghosted, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, AKA

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"Mandalorian" Season Finale + Hot Start for the Final Season of "Barry"

Recent Activity — Mon, 01 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT

After a short absence, we are BACK! Andrew had a cold AND the flu, but he is back with Shane once again to give their thoughts on "The Mandalorian" as their season comes to a close and breakdown the first few episodes of "Barry" as they drive ahead to their series finale.

NOTE: We had technical difficulties on this one as Shane's mic went out halfway through the episode, so you get Mando and Barry analysis, but our thoughts on Ted Lasso, Mrs. Davis, Daisy Jones and the Six, and more will have to wait. Thanks for sticking with us.

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JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 Review - A Fistful of Yen Goes A Long Way

Recent Activity — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:45:00 GMT

John Wick is Back! We've waited 4 long years for this sequel, but was it worth the wait? Our trio of hosts break down this much anticipated film, its best fight sequences, its best new characters, and the possibilities for another sequel on the horizon.

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The State of NETFLIX | Guest: Kasey Moore of What's On Netflix

Recent Activity — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 23:00:00 GMT

On this special bonus episode for the week, co-host Andrew Morgan talks with Editor-In-Chief of What's On Netflix Kasey Moore to discuss the current state of Netflix. From their first quarter that lost subscribers to the massive stock market hit that ensued, Netflix has had a rocky start to 2022. However, their most recent earnings call for 2Q was a more positive sign for the streaming giant, buoyed by their biggest show "Stranger Things" putting them back in the game. So where is Netflix now? How do they see their future? And what content might bring them back in the public consciousness once again? They discuss it all.

Host: Andrew Morgan

Guest: Kasey Moore of What's On Netflix

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Snorting The Pure, Uncut Silliness of 'Cocaine Bear'

Recent Activity — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:45:00 GMT

Our trio of hosts go line by *SNIFF* line to review the smash Dumpuary hit, Cocaine Bear! We discuss the amazing marketing, the meme culture that propped up the film, how it compares it to other silly premise movies like 'Snakes on a Plane' or 'Piranha 3-D', & how its success could lead to more films like this in the future.

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1993 MOVIE DRAFT w/ John Amenta of The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast

Recent Activity — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:15:00 GMT

Put on your best flannel and get in the wayback machine as we are drafting again! This time, Andrew, Shane, and special guest John Amenta of The Pint draft the movies of 1993!

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Indiana Jones, Wes Anderson, Jennifer Lawrence Lead Our Summer Catch-Up Spectacular

Recent Activity — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 01:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane review some of the hottest movies out in cinemas right now after they catch up on "The Bear" Season and "Based on a True Story".

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MASSIVE REVIEW SHOW! 'The Black Phone', 'Elvis', 'Beavis and Butthead', and More + "Obi Wan Kenobi" Final Grades

Recent Activity — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:45:00 GMT

After a box office comeback weekend and plenty of major streaming titles to choose from, Andrew, Shane, and Chris dive into their review of the new Ethan Hawke led thriller THE BLACK PHONE (1:31) before they do a rapid fire game of Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down with ELVIS (24:36), THE MAN FROM TORONTO (28:24), BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD DO THE UNIVERSE (31:28), JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE (34:11), RRR (35:53), and THE BEAR (38:49). To top it all off, they also give their final thoughts on the latest Star Wars Disney+ show OBI WAN KENOBI (46:28).

Hosts: Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, and Chris Frodel

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OBSESSION Has Horror Fans Wishing For More + Guy Ritchie's In The Grey, revenge thriller Is God Is reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Another packed movie review episode as Andrew and Shane tackle the buzzy new horror film Curry Barker's Obsession as well as Guy Ritchie's latest In The Grey and Aleshea Harris's debut Is God Is.

PREDATOR: BADLANDS Review + Trachtenberg's Future For The Franchise, Schwarzenegger's Return, and More

Recent Activity — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:15:00 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard discuss the latest developments in the evolution of the Predator franchise, and the recent success of Predator: Badlands. They delve into the impact of Dan Trachtenberg on the franchise, the future of Predator, potential involvement of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the possibility of a Killer of Killers Oscar Nomination.

'Smile' Review + Our Talk w/ Horror Movie Makeup Effects Artist Brian Spears ('Smile', 'Army of the Dead')

Recent Activity — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:30:00 GMT

We are grinning from ear to ear as we talk about the breakout horror smash 'Smile'! We start with our talk with Special Makeup Effects Artist BRIAN SPEARS, who worked on 'Smile' as well as other scary films like 'Army of the Dead' and 'Stake Land'. Then, we wrap up the show with our review of 'Smile' as well as a few other horror films streaming at home right now (38:16).

'Thunderbolts' Goes Eternal Sunshine of the Marvel Mind + 'The Surfer', 'Another Simple Favor' Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 07 May 2025 00:30:00 GMT

Thunderbolts brings the Emo into Marvel. Nic Cage brings the crazy (duh) to The Surfer. Another Simple Favor Asks For Too Much. Andrew and Shane break it all down in a power packed kickoff to Summer Movie Season!

'Sinners' Sinks Its Teeth, 'The Last of Us' Leaves Us Reeling, + 'Daredevil: Born Again' Dips Into The Past

Recent Activity — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT

It's another busy week for the boys as they cover Ryan Coogler's vampire period piece 'Sinners' before pivoting to TV for Episode 2 of 'The Last of Us' and the Season 1 Finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again'.

'Jurassic World: Dominion', Adam Sandler Returns in 'Hustle', 'Barry' Season 3 Finale + Nerd Show Recap - 'Ms. Marvel', 'The Boys', 'Obi Wan Kenobi'

Recent Activity — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Andrew, Shane, and Chris break down the biggest movies of the weekend - 'Jurassic World: Dominion', Adam Sandler's Netflix Basketball Drama 'Hustle' (1:22)before they head over to the Nerd Realm to recap and review the latest episodes of 'The Boys' and 'Obi Wan Kenobi' as well as the premiere of 'Ms. Marvel' (39:46).

Hosts: Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, and Chris Frodel

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Thor on Drugs in 'SPIDERHEAD' + Sundance Revisited: 'Cha Cha Real Smooth', 'Good Luck To You , Leo Grande', 'Watcher' w/ Morgan Roberts of Untitled Cinema Gals Podcast

Recent Activity — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:15:00 GMT

In our first guest spot, Andrew brings on Morgan Roberts (Untitled Cinema Gals, In Their Own League) to revisit the Sundance 2022 films that were recently released: 'Cha Cha Real Smooth'; 'Good Luck To You, Leo Grande'; 'Watcher'; plus, a few recommendations for Sundance films to be released later this year (1:16). Then, Andrew, Chris, and Shane get back together to review the Chris Hemsworth led Netflix thriller 'Spiderhead' (39:24).

Hosts: Andrew Morgan, Chris Frodel, Shane Beauregard

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"Loki" Returns, "Ahsoka" Final Thoughts + 'Totally Killer', 'Fair Play' Headline The Streaming Movie Weekend

Recent Activity — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Another busy week! This time, we enjoy the comforts of home as we bring you reviews of all the big streaming movie and TV titles: Loki Season 2 Premiere, Ahsoka Final Thoughts, Totally Killer and Gen V Bring Amazon Back, and Fair Play finally drops on Netflix.

The Class of '86! "Stranger Things 4", 'Top Gun: Maverick' Remix Classic Films To Make New Crowd-Pleasing Raves

Recent Activity — Tue, 31 May 2022 23:00:00 GMT

BADA, BADA, BOOM! Andrew, Chris, and Shane put it in Cruise Control as they review the massive action hit 'Top Gun: Maverick' in our Recent Activity segment (1:24). Then, they break down all 7 episodes of "Stranger Things 4 - Volume 1" including giving Season MVPs, Favorite Storylines, New Character Love, and more (22:06)

Hosts: Andrew Morgan, Chris Frodel, and Shane Beauregard

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Tom Hardy Brings the 'Havoc', Affleck Returns For 'The Accountant 2' + Dope Thief Season Finale Thoughts

Recent Activity — Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

It's an action-packed episode as Andrew and Shane tackle all the hard-hitting action from director Gareth Evans' latest HAVOC, the much anticipated sequel THE ACCOUNTANT 2, and the season finale of Dope Thief on Apple TV+.

Summer Movie Season Wrap-Up! Best/Worst Lists, Bodies Bodies Bodies Review, + Updated Top 5s of the Year So Far

Recent Activity — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:45:00 GMT

Andrew, Shane, and Chris say goodbye to Summer Movie Season as they give their Best, Worst, and Most Overlooked Movies of the last few months; plus, they review Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and update their Top 5 Movies of 2022 So Far.

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"The Boys", "Obi Wan Kenobi" Battle For Our Nerdy Love + "Barry" Update, 'Crimes of the Future', and 'Emergency'

Recent Activity — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Andrew, Shane, and Chris start us off with reviews of HBO's "Barry", David Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future', and 2022 Sundance Selection 'Emergency' now on Amazon Prime. Then, they break down the first 3 episodes of Disney+'s "Obi Wan Kenobi" (25:06) and Season 3 of the Amazon Prime Smash Hit "The Boys" (47:54).

Hosts: Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, and Chris Frodel

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'Spirited', 'A Christmas Story Christmas', Lindsay Lohan's Comeback Kickoff Holiday Movie Season 2022!

Recent Activity — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:30:00 GMT

All apologies to Thanksgiving, but Hollywood is dishing out too many Christmas movies to ignore! In this episode, Andrew, Chris, and Shane review the 3 hottest holiday treats streaming now: Falling For Christmas, A Christmas Story Christmas, and the Ryan Reynolds/Will Ferrell musical Spirited from Apple TV+. Plus, we update our Fall Preview Draft picks with our reviews of The Banshees of Inisherin, Disenchanted, and Lost Bullet 2: Back For More.

GLADIATOR 2 Review + Awards Season Temperature Check

Recent Activity — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

It's almost the end of the year which means Blockbusters, Awards Season Films, and Holiday Movies all collide and this episode is no different! Andrew and Shane discuss potential Oscar contenders like Gladiator 2, A Real Pain, Blitz, and The Piano Lesson before closing with Chris Evans and The Rock in Red One.

ALIEN: ROMULUS Headlines Our 5-Pack of Movie Reviews + Bad Monkey Premieres on Apple TV+

Recent Activity — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:15:00 GMT

Birthday Boy Shane and Regular Boy Andrew tackle several films including Alien: Romulus before shifting gears to TV with Apple TV+'s latest "Bad Monkey".

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THE FLASH Review w/ Chamar Griffith of Yet Another DC Animated Podcast

Recent Activity — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Andrew, Shane, and special guest Chamar Griffith from Yet Another DC Animated Podcast review one of the last films from the DCEU, The Flash! We debate why it flopped at the box office, whether the Ezra Miller controversy had an effect on our viewing, where we are in Multiversal storytelling, and where this film ranks amongst the rest of the DCEU films.

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Netflix Award Season Movie Mega-Pod! w/ Also Mike from Mike, Mike, and Oscar

Recent Activity — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

After many days at the Woodstock Film Festival, Andrew sits down with Mike, Mike, and Oscar host "Also Mike" Barone to discuss their trip and the Netflix Awards Season Movie slate. They discuss Netflix's chances with each film and what categories they may succeed with come Oscar Sunday. Films discussed include: Jay Kelly, A House of Dynamite, Train Dreams, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, The Perfect Neighbor, The Cover-Up.

Poe Folk Rejoice! "The Fall of the House of Usher" Review + 'When Evils Lurks' Births Spooky Season

Recent Activity — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:15:00 GMT

Mike Flanagan released his final Netflix Horror Mini-Series "The Fall of the House of Usher" over the weekend and we have your review; plus, we take on (and gag a little) the Argentinian horror film WHEN EVIL LURKS as we go full bore into the Halloween Horror season.

SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS Review - Less Shazam, More ... Skittles?

Recent Activity — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:30:00 GMT

As the DCEU comes to an end, we take a look at the last entry of the era, SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS. We examine how it holds up to the original film, the awkwardness of a WONDERful cameo, the meaning of the after-credit scenes, and much more.

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5 BURNING QUESTIONS! Stranger Things Season 5, Avengers, Marty Supreme, and More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Andrew and Shane attempt to answer 5 Burning Questions on the Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Hypemeter, Avengers: Doomsday Trailer thoughts, Who's the Better Safdie Brother after seeing Marty Supreme, Is the Song Sung Blue Family the most cursed clan in all the land?, and if Anaconda (2025) will topple the 90s Anaconda movie at the box office.

THE FALL GUY Review + "Shogun" Recap, Nic Cage in 'Arcadian', and More

Recent Activity — Wed, 08 May 2024 04:15:00 GMT

Summer Blockbuster Season is officially here and we kick it off with our review of THE FALL GUY starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt! We discuss the odd combination of high critical scores and weak box office totals and where this puts Ryan Gosling's movie star status. We also look back at the epic season of "Shogun" before Shane gives his mini-reviews for Nic Cage in 'Arcadian', 'The American Society of Magical Negroes', and 'Challengers' after Andrew's glowing review last week.

Top 5 Movies of 2025 So Far + Jurassic, F1, M3GAN 2.0, Old Guard 2 Reviews

Recent Activity — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Andrew and Shane review several recent films, including Jurassic World Rebirth, Megan 2.0, and F1. They discuss their Top 5 Movies of the year so far, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each film. The conversation also touches on honorable mentions and the overall state of cinema in 2025, emphasizing the importance of original storytelling and entertainment value.

Keywords: Jurassic World, Megan 2.0, F1 Movie, Top Movies, Entertainment Review, Film Discussion, Movie Recommendations

OUR TOP 5 TV SHOWS OF 2024 + The Last Showgirl, The Damned Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:30:00 GMT

After a quick movie check-in (The Last Showgirl, The Damned), Shane and Andrew run down their personal Top 5 TV Shows of 2024 lists along with a heavy dose of honorable mentions in this stacked year of great series.

5 NEW RELEASES WORTH TALKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW! "Man on Fire", The Devil Wears Prada 2, + More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 06 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Huge weekend filled with big box office hits and streaming series sensations! Andrew and Shane give us their 5 New Releases Worth Talking About Right now featuring: Swapped w/ Michael B. Jordan, The Devil Wears Prada 2 w/ Anne Hathaway, Hokum w/ Adam Scott, Widow's Bay on Apple TV+, and Man on Fire on Netflix.

'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Review - Phase 5 Kicks Off With A Meh

Recent Activity — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT

The MCU dominated the box office once again with its release of the third installment of the Ant-Man franchise, 'Quantumania', but with all the implications of future movies with its central villain Kang, did it do enough to make us feel better about the current era of the MCU? Listen now as we review the film and look forward to what comes next for Marvel.

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'Barbarian', 'The Invitation', and the State of 2022 Horror Movies

Recent Activity — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:30:00 GMT

After Chris and Andrew experienced CT Horrorfest this past weekend, our trio of hosts dive into the state of horror right now and review some of the latest horror films: 'Barbarian', 'The Invitation', 'No Exit', and 'Goodnight Mommy'.

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Summer Movies + 'Senior Year', "Outer Range" Reviews

Recent Activity — Wed, 18 May 2022 02:15:00 GMT

As Memorial Day approaches in the U.S. as the unofficial kickoff to Movie Summer, our hosts help you get ready with their Top 10 Most Anticipated Summer Movies list (29:55); plus, they recap their weekend viewing with reviews of Rebel Wilson's 'Senior Year', Josh Brolin's "Outer Range", the Foo Fighters' 'Studio 666', and Colin Firth's World War II film 'Operation Mincemeat' (1:33).

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Welcome to RECENT ACTIVITY - An Introduction

Recent Activity — Mon, 02 May 2022 02:45:00 GMT

EVERY FILM. EVERY SHOW. ALL AT ONCE.

Hosts Andrew Morgan (former host of The NOMCAST - Netflix Original Movie Podcast), Shane Beauregard (former host of Media Mosh), and Chris Frodel (film blogger, Arguing With Myself) introduce RECENT ACTIVITY - Your New Favorite Entertainment Review Podcast Where They Attempt To Cover Everything From The Silver Screen To The Latest Stream.

In this introduction episode, they discuss what each host brings to the show, why they decided to leave their previous projects to join together, what listeners can expect in future episodes, and much more.

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'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1' Review

Recent Activity — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:30:00 GMT

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen in as Andrew and Shane give their thoughts on the latest Ethan Hunt spy thriller, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, and prognosticate the future of the series in Part 2.

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5 Titles, 5 Burning Questions! 'Heart Eyes', 'Love Hurts', 'Apple Cider Vinegar', + More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane play 5 Burning Questions with the biggest titles of the week that was:

HEART EYES, LOVE HURTS, KINDA PREGNANT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, THIS IS THE TOM GREEN DOCUMENTARY

"STRANGER THINGS" IS BACK! Season 5 Pt 1 Review + Rental Family, Sisu 2

Recent Activity — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane give their initial thoughts on the first part of the final season of Stranger Things with FULL SPOILERS as they deep dive into fan theories, their own musings on where things may go, a ranking of who might die this season, and much, much more. Shane also gives his reviews on Rental Family and Sisu 2: Road To Revenge as blockbuster counterprogramming this holiday season.

MADAME WEB, LISA FRANKENSTEIN Reviewed + True Detective: Night Country Finale

Recent Activity — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:15:00 GMT

Dumpuary rears its ugly head again as we dive into the Sony/Marvel debacle that is Madame Web and the new Diablo Cody written film Lisa Frankenstein. Shane and Andrew also discuss the finale of HBO's True Detective: Night Country and how the series landed as a whole.

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DUNE: PART TWO Review + "Shogun", "The Regime" Premieres

Recent Activity — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:15:00 GMT

After the slow death that was the first 2 months of the film year, we gratefully bow at the alter of Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi sequel DUNE: PART TWO as we review the film (with some spoilers ahead), analyze the rise of Timothee Chalamet as an IP/Big Budget star, & much, much more. Andrew and Shane also discuss the latest TV premieres (Shogun, The Regime) and some last remnants of the early film calendar.

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'Blonde', 'Do Revenge', 'Speak No Evil' Headline Our Streaming Report!

Recent Activity — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:15:00 GMT

With so many streaming platforms and titles to choose from, our trio sifts through some of the latest movies to give you their latest "Streaming Report". In this episode, they review: the Marilyn Monroe inspired drama 'Blonde', the High School Hitchcockian Dark Comedy 'Do Revenge', the Alison Janney Doing Liam Neeson Thriller 'Lou', the sweet music drama 'I Used To Be Famous', the Tyler Perry Period Piece 'A Jazzman's Blues', the Dutch Horror film 'Speak No Evil', and the Shudder Original Thriller 'Who Invited Them'.

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SCREAM VI Review + "The Last of Us" Finale, "The Mandalorian", and More TV Catch-Up

Recent Activity — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:45:00 GMT

Ghostface Takes Manhattan. Ghostface: The College Years. Whatever you want to call the latest installment of the Scream franchise, don't call it 2nd place as it crushed the box office over the weekend. Our trio of hosts give their thoughts on the new film, the absence of Neve Campbell, and where this franchise may go from here.

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"Ahsoka", "Only Murders in the Building", "Justified: City Primeval" TV Wrap Up + Fall TV Preview

Recent Activity — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:15:00 GMT

Shane and Andrew jump back into the small screen for a trio of tv reviews featuring Disney+'s AHSOKA, Hulu's ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 3, & FX on Hulu's JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL! Then, they dive into what shows they are most excited for in the Heavy IP Fall TV Season.

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Apple (TV+) Picking! 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever', 'Raymond & Ray', "Black Bird", And More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:00:00 GMT

One of the smallest streaming services out there, Apple TV+ is trying to play with the bigger streaming services more every day. They've already won Best Picture at the Oscars and multiple Emmys. So, where are they today? Our hosts go over where Apple TV+ stands in the streaming game and then review a few of their latest offerings: 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever', 'Raymond and Ray', and the mini-series "Black Bird".

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TV UPDATE: Gen V Season 2, Black Rabbit, Task First Reactions + Alien, Terminal List Check-In

Recent Activity — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:30:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane emerge from their massive watchlist pile to give their early thoughts on the premiere of Gen V Season 2 and HBO's Task before giving a full report on Netflix's Black Rabbit starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. They also check in on Alien: Earth and Terminal List: Dark Wolf ahead of their season finales this week before wrapping up with their review of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey starring Margot Robbie and Colin Ferrell,

VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Review + Kevin Smith's 4:30 MOVIE, Streaming Screams

Recent Activity — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:15:00 GMT

It's the last gasp of October! We have aliens, serial killers, supernatural entities, and horny teens as we take a look at Venom: The Last Dance, the latest Kevin Smith movie, and a couple streaming "horror" films maybe to avoid this Halloween night.

TERRIFIER 3 Is Bloody Disgusting + SATURDAY NIGHT, THE APPRENTICE Vie For Awards Season Love

Recent Activity — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:15:00 GMT

Another busy week! Andrew and Shane get their Halloween Horror hats on with reviews for Terrifier 3, Sting, Mr. Crocket, and more before they discuss the art of the biopic with their thoughts on Saturday Night and The Apprentice.

'FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' Plays It Safe + Sandler, Happy Gilmore Return On Netflix

Recent Activity — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week, hosts Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard dive into the latest MCU release, Fantastic Four First Steps, discussing its character dynamics, pacing, and overall reception. They explore the film's box office performance and its implications for the future of the MCU. The conversation then shifts to the divisive reception of Happy Gilmore 2, analyzing its legacy as a sequel and the effectiveness of its cameos. Both hosts express their thoughts on the current state of comedy films and the challenges of creating successful sequels.

"The Last of Us" Hits The Fungus Ground Running. Plus, A Look Ahead at 2023 Streaming TV

Recent Activity — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:15:00 GMT

After many months of being buried under a mountain of movies, Shane, Chris, and Andrew jump back into prestige TV with their thoughts on the first 2 episodes of HBO's "The Last of Us" before they dive into their most anticipated Streaming TV shows coming up later this year.

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Barbie! Oppenheimer! BARBENHEIMER! Movies are Back and So Are The Audiences!

Recent Activity — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:15:00 GMT

After one of the biggest box office weekends in years with two critical smashes, we had to make this one a double feature! Listen in as Shane and Andrew review the marquee films of the summer, Barbie and Oppenheimer!

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I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Threw Us For A (Reaper's) Curve + Eddington, Smurfs Reviewed

Recent Activity — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Dive into Andrew and Shane's review of the legacy sequel version of I Know What You Did Last Summer before they talk some additional new releases and a 2025 movie year check-in with Fantastic Four on the horizon.

Deadpool and Wolverine Review + RDJ as Doom Headlining The Wild MCU Weekend

Recent Activity — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 03:15:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane recap a dominating MCU weekend with the box office breaking 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and the news from Comic Con regarding their upcoming slate and their surprise casting news.

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NERD CORNER! Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu, The Boys Finale, Spider-Noir

Recent Activity — Thu, 28 May 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane dip into some of their favorite fandoms as they dissect the latest from the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, plus "The Boys" final episode, the "Vought Rising" trailer, and the new Nicolas Cage show "Spider-Noir" on Amazon Prime.

DISCLOSURE DAY Review - Some Classic Spielberg Magic But Was It Enough?

Recent Activity — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:15:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane expose the truth about the latest alien/sci-fi film from the legend Steven Spielberg, Disclosure Day.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Reviewed + Our Hidden Gem of the Year So Far!

Recent Activity — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:15:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane feel like kids again as they discuss the newest version of He-Man in Masters of the Universe! Plus, they end the show with a 5-star review of a movie most haven't caught this year ... Listen to find out!

PROJECT HAIL MARY Amazes at the Box Office + Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, RIP Chuck Norris

Recent Activity — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:45:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane take up the mission of reviewing the latest Ryan Gosling film 'Project Hail Mary' along with their thoughts of Ready or Not 2 and the legacy of action star Chuck Norris.

Oscars 2026 Reactions + The Bride vs Undertone, Love for Bill Lawrence, Nicole Kidman in Scarpetta

Recent Activity — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane break down Oscar Night before playing a bonus round covering some of the latest 2026 films like The Bride! and Undertone plus new shows like "Rooster" and "Scarpetta".

SCREAM 7 Review - A Family Affair Gone Foul

Recent Activity — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:15:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane break down the latest film in the Scream franchise, SCREAM 7, from the return of Sidney Prescott to all the new players and suspects in her neck of the woods.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Review + Damon, Affleck Team Up in The Rip

Recent Activity — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Let's Get Boned! Andrew and Shane worship at the feet of Ralph Fiennes as they return to the world of 28 Days Later with the latest installment, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Thye discuss how it fits into the franchise, surprise character returns, the scary look at the opening weekend box office, and more. Then, they end on their thoughts of the latest Netflix film, The Rip.

PRIMATE Goes Ape! + Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2026

Recent Activity — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:45:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane review the latest creature feature as Primate hit theaters this past weekend. Then, they give their Top 5 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2026 with many, many honorable mentions to add to your watchlists.

'Running Man' Hits The Wall + TV Update w/ Chad Powers, Pluribus, The Lowdown and More

Recent Activity — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Andrew and Shane dive deep into the contrasting versions of 'The Running Man,' discussing the 1987 classic and the new Edgar Wright adaptation. The conversation shifts to Glenn Powell's career, his role in 'Chad Powers,' and where he stands as a movie star. They end on a TV update as they give final grades on the latest seasons of 'Slow Horses' and 'The Lowdown' before Shane gives us his initial impressions on the new Vince Gilligan show 'Pluribus' on Apple TV.

EPISODE 150! PEACEMAKER Returns! + Honey, Don't, Relay Reviewed

Recent Activity — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

For their 150th episode, Andrew and Shane break down the box office successes of 'Weapons' and K-Pop Demon Hunters and the struggles of superhero films this summer before they review the Season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, Margaret Qualley in Honey, Don't, and Riz Ahmed in Relay.

Our "5 Best Things" of Right Now! Conjuring Universe, Peacemaker, Sports Stories, + More!

Recent Activity — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane return to cover their "5 Best Things" that have come out in the past couple weeks. Conjuring: Last Rites, Football returning, the Philly Karen baseball story, great TV episodes, and much more!

Six Pack of Reviews! Y2K, The Order, Werewolves + Streaming!

Recent Activity — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:15:00 GMT

6 Movie Reviews, One Amazing Episode!

OK it's really 7, but we covered Juror #2 last week too. Whatever.

Movies Covered: Werewolves, Y2K, The Order, Kneecap, That Christmas, Subservience

Most Anticipated 2025 Movies! + WOLF MAN, ONE OF THEM DAYS Reviewed

Recent Activity — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 02:15:00 GMT

After our last 2 episodes covered our favorite entertainment of 2024, Andrew and Shane are moving into 2025 with their reviews of the weekend that was at the theater (Wolf Man, One of Them Days) before giving us their Most Anticipated Movies coming up for the rest of the year.

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Review + Rebel Ridge Takes Netflix By Storm

Recent Activity — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 02:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane ride the sandworm to the studio this week as they review the legacy sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice from director Tim Burton. They also make Shane's pants tight by talking about Rebel Ridge, the latest film from director Jeremy Saulnier (Blue Ruin, Green Room).

Our Most Anticipated Movies For Fall 2024! + THE CROW, THE DELIVERANCE Reviews

Recent Activity — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:45:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane choose their most anticipated films for the rest of the year before they wrap August with reviews of The Crow and Lee Daniels' The Deliverance.

Top 5 Movies AND Shows of 2024 So Far + Longlegs, Twisters Reviews

Recent Activity — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:30:00 GMT

It's our mid-year check-in as Andrew and Shane countdown their favorite shows and movies of 2024 so far; Plus, they review new releases Longlegs, Twisters, and Part 1 of the last season of Cobra Kai.

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MAXXXINE F'N MINX! + Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Recent Activity — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:30:00 GMT

Shane and Andrew cover the big releases of the week not named Despicable Me 4 (though Andrew saw it and gave some thoughts) with reviews for Maxxxine and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

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"The Bear" is back! A Quiet Place: Day One, The Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness Reviewed

Recent Activity — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:30:00 GMT

It's another overstuffed episode! We cover Season 3 of "The Bear" on the TV side before reviewing several films including: A Quiet Place: Day One, The Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness, A Family Affair, Thelma, and The Last Stop In Yuma County.

Small Movies, Big Swings + Denzel Tops The Box Office Again For Equalizer 3

Recent Activity — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:30:00 GMT

This week, Shane gives us his thoughts on the latest installment of the Denzel Washington action movie franchise 'EQUALIZER 3' and Andrew brings us a series of reviews from the Indie circuit including the new theatrical release 'BOTTOMS', as well as, 'HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE', 'POLITE SOCIETY', and 'JOY RIDE'.

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THE NUN 2 Review + "The Changeling" and 'Theater Camp' Headline Our Streaming Update

Recent Activity — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:45:00 GMT

Shane and Andrew drop a massive rundown with their film reviews for The Nun 2, The Retirement Plan, and Theater Camp before they dive into the latest Apple TV+ show "The Changeling" starring LaKeith Stanfield. Plus, Shane finally gives his thoughts on 'Bottoms'. Does he join Andrew on his negative review island amongst a sea full of positivity? Listen now and find out.

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Creature Double Feature! MEG 2, NINJA TURTLES Reviewed + "Hijack" is a Top 5 Show of 2023

Recent Activity — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:45:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane take on all comers, Mutant or otherwise, as they review new movies MEG 2: THE TRENCH and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM; plus, they bring you their latest TV obsessions as they discuss HIJACK on Apple TV+ and JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL on FX/Hulu.

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Talk To Me, "Twisted Metal", "Gemstones" Reviewed + RIP Paul Reubens

Recent Activity — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:30:00 GMT

It's a true "Recent Activity" episode as Shane and Andrew catch up with their latest viewing endeavors including the A24 Australian Supernatural Horror film, Talk To Me.

'CREED III' Review - No Stallone, No Problem for Michael B. Jordan and Crew

Recent Activity — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:15:00 GMT

Adonis Creed is back for the 3rd installment of the Creed franchise and this time it's EVEN MORE personal! Andrew and Shane get in the ring to square up this much anticipated sequel and see where it ranks amongst the other films in the series.

In Creed III, Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy (Jonathan Majors) resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight.

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'PLANE' Review + 2023 Action Films Preview

Recent Activity — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:30:00 GMT

To us, the Action IS the juice! On this episode, it's all Action all the time as we review the new Gerard Butler film 'Plane' before we land on our most anticipated Action movies of 2023 including MCU/Marvel, DC, Mission Impossible, & more.

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Fantastic Films and Where To Find Them: A Streaming Guide To Awards Season

Recent Activity — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:45:00 GMT

Film Awards Season is heating up! Many of the biggest contenders were overlooked when they premiered in movie theaters around the world, but a lot of them have recently arrived on streaming to watch at home. In this episode, we discuss the problems with platforming these awards season hopefuls, reminisce about packed Christmas Day movie experiences of old, and tell you where to find these films on streaming right now.

Films reviewed in this episode include: The Banshees of Inisherin, The Fabelmans, Bones and All, Causeway, and She Said

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STREAMING SCARIES: 'Werewolf By Night', Hulu's 'Hellraiser', Stephen King, and Shudder

Recent Activity — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Grab a seat on the couch as we bring our report on the latest in Streaming Scaries! Listen in as Andrew and Chris review a 5-pack of Horror Films at Home featuring: Marvel's Werewolf By Night, Hulu's Hellraiser, the Netflix Stephen King adaptation Mr. Harrigan's Phone, and Shudder Originals Deathstream and Sissy.

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'Halloween Ends' + "The Midnight Club", "The Watcher" Headline Netflix and Chills

Recent Activity — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:30:00 GMT

Our Recent Scary Activity Continues! Our hosts say goodbye to the David Gordon Green trilogy with their review of 'Halloween Ends', then run through the latest scares from Netflix as they take on Mike Flanagan's "The Midnight Club", Ryan Murphy's "The Watcher", German Horror Flick 'Old People', and Paul Feig's 'The School For Good and Evil' (43:28).

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'Wakanda Forever' Review - Filling the Chadwick Boseman Sized Hole

Recent Activity — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:30:00 GMT

In the conclusion of Phase 4, Andrew and Shane discuss the merits of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and put it in the context of the current stage of the MCU.

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Co-Hosts: Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard

Cobra Kai Kicks Back! + Disney D23 Breakdown

Recent Activity — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:30:00 GMT

Toronto International Film Festival, Disney's D23, and a whole slew of trailers and early critical responses flooded the internet this past weekend! Andrew and Shane discuss the best and worst of the entertainment news onslaught and then review the latest season of Cobra Kai on Netflix.

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Stallone, "Samaritan", and Non-Comic Book Superhero Movies + Streaming Review Recap

Recent Activity — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:15:00 GMT

Andrew, Shane, and Chris discuss the career of Sylvester Stallone before giving their review of the latest Stallone action film "Samaritan". Then, they look at the subgenre of Non-Comic Book Superhero Movies and how the best of those films stack up against "Samaritan". Plus, our trio of hosts close the show with a trio of straight-to-streaming releases: "On The Count of Three", "Orphan: First Kill", and "Me Time".

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DOCTOR STRANGE AND THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Review - WandaVision Season 2 Hits The Big Screen

Recent Activity — Wed, 11 May 2022 04:45:00 GMT

Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness is many things all at once: A Doctor Strange Movie, A Special Episode of WandaVision, A Sam Raimi Horror Comedy, A Debut For America Chavez ... But the real question is: Is it any good?

Join our hosts (Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, and Chris Frodel) as they try to get a sense of what Phase 4 is trying to build and how successful it has been so far (0:00) before they give a non-spoiler review and grades on the film (25:53). Then, they wrap up with a spoiler section complete with cameo breakdowns and a discussion of where Phase 4 might be going for the rest of the year (51:00).

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'Hit Man' Sizzles, 'The Watchers' Fizzles, & Will Smith Is A Box Office Bad Boy

Recent Activity — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:15:00 GMT

This week, Andrew and Shane talk the box office surprise that was 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die', the burgeoning stardom of Glen Powell in 'Hit Man', and the weak debut for the new thriller from Team Shyamalan 'The Watchers'.

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THE 2024 MOVIE DRAFT! w/ Robert Stewart from Stew World Order

Recent Activity — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:45:00 GMT

Andrew, Shane, and special guest Robert Stewart (aka Stew from the Stew World Order podcast/SWO Productions) draft their favorite movies from this past year!

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Is PREY The Best 'Predator' Sequel? + Brad Pitt Gets Lucky In BULLET TRAIN

Recent Activity — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:45:00 GMT

If it bleeds, we podcast about it! Andrew, Shane, and Chris take on the big action films of the weekend with their takes on the latest Predator sequel 'PREY' (1:59) and 'BULLET TRAIN' starring Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock (29:45).

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Joker: Folie A DUD +Streaming Screams! Salem's Lot, It's What's Inside, and More Reviewed!

Recent Activity — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:00:00 GMT

It's October! While the Joker 2 box office might be the scariest thing of all, Shane and Andrew get to SIX movie reviews including 'Joker 2' and 'The Outrun' in theaters before 'Salem's Lot', 'It's What's Inside', 'Hold Your Breath', and 'House of Spoils in the streaming report.

Sam Raimi's SEND HELP, Markiplier's IRON LUNG Headline Our Horror Update

Recent Activity — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:15:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane discuss January Horror Films including Sam Raimi's latest 'Send Help', YouTube creator Markiplier's breakout 'Iron Lung', and a few more from streaming/limited theatrical release.

"The Penguin" Finale, The Matt Reeves Batman Universe and Our 'Heretic' Review

Recent Activity — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane discuss the weekend that was with Shane's analysis of "The Penguin" finale and how it fits into the stop gap role between Matt Reeves' Batman movies before giving our opinions on Hugh Grant's latest, the psychological thriller HERETIC from A24.

CRIME 101 Review - Avengers Assemble! ... To Make A Solid Heist Film

Recent Activity — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

It's a shorty this week as Andrew and Shane tackle the new crime thriller CRIME 101 starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, and Barry Keoghan.

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12 TV Shows Worth Watching Right Now ... For Better or For Worse

Recent Activity — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane put on a full scale TV barrage as they give their takes on 12 standout shows from the busy first quarter of 2025.

Shows discussed:

Reacher - Season 3 (6:55)

Severance - Season 2 (18:45)

The Residence - Season 1 (27:09)

Paradise - Season 1 (32:18)

Adolescence (38:15)

School Spirits - Season 2 (46:05)

Dope Thief - Season 1 (52:18)

The Studio - Season 1 (56:50)

Mobland - Season 1 (1:03:18)

Daredevil: Born Again (1:08:33)

White Lotus - Season 3 (1:19:10)

The Righteous Gemstones (1:21:40)

Award Season Movie Review Extravaganza! + "Gen V" Season 1 Final Grade

Recent Activity — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane go heavy on the reviews as they get into Oscar Movie Season with non-spoiler reviews for 'Past Lives', 'Anatomy of a Fall', 'The Killer', 'Priscilla', 'NYAD', and more; plus, they get into the Sylvester Stallone Netflix documentary 'Sly' as well as their final look at the first season of "Gen V" on Amazon Prime and how it will connect to the expanding universe of "The Boys".

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2023 Movie Draft! w/ Stew from Stew World Order Podcast

Recent Activity — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:45:00 GMT

We're drafting again! This time with our favorite movies from this past year and one of our favorite podcast friends Stew from the Stew World Order Podcast! Listen now and vote later on Twitter/X @recentactpod for who you think won the draft.

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Thanksgiving Week Winners & Losers! 'Napoleon', 'Thanksgiving', 'The Holdovers' and More!

Recent Activity — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane talk Titans and Turkeys with their Winners and Losers of the Thanksgiving Break. From Box Office successes to the latest streaming options, they've got you covered!

Films Reviewed: Napoleon, Thanksgiving, The Holdovers, Wish, Next Goal Wins, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, Rustin, Leo, May December, Best Christmas Ever, Kandahar

TV Shows: Monarch (Apple TV+), A Murder at the End of the World (FX on Hulu), Fargo Season 5

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2023 Oscar Nominations Breakdown w/ David Long of Is It Worth It?/Road To The Oscars

Recent Activity — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:00:00 GMT

Awards Season is in full effect, so our co-host Andrew Morgan brought on his perennial Oscar Analyst David Long of Is It Worth It?/Road To The Oscars to discuss the 2023 Oscar Nominations and what they mean for upcoming Oscars success.

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STRANGER THINGS 4 Volume 2 Review - The Empire Strikes Hawkins!

Recent Activity — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:30:00 GMT

HOLA, BROCHACHOS! Andrew, Chris, and Shane piggyback a ride to the Upside Down as they review the latest volume of STRANGER THINGS Season 4! They discuss their overall feelings about these 2 supersized episodes, then get into Season 4 MVPs and Favorite Scenes before they pour over unanswered questions and a look toward Season 5.

Hosts: Andrew Morgan, Shane Beauregard, and Chris Frodel

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We Need To Talk About Kevin … Smith: 'Clerks 3', His Indie Legacy, and Why We Love Him

Recent Activity — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:15:00 GMT

We're not even supposed to podcast today! But we endured and made a whole episode about Silent Bob himself, Kevin Smith! We do a career retrospective, talk why we love him, and then review his latest film, 'Clerks 3' and how this new trilogy stacks up against the comedy trilogies of old.

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Enter 'The Sandman' | Review + Interview w/ 'Sandman' Editor Jamin Bricker

Recent Activity — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Andrew, Chris, and Shane discuss the high profile Neil Gaiman adaptation, THE SANDMAN, that just hit Netflix last week. Plus, Andrew is joined by 'The Sandman' Editor Jamin Bricker to discuss some of the behind the scenes magic that went into making the show (33:56).

Hosts: Andrew Morgan, Chris Frodel, and Shane Beauregard

Guest: Jamin Bricker https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2416008/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA Review - Mad About Miller or Mad Max-ed Out?

Recent Activity — Wed, 29 May 2024 02:30:00 GMT

Andrew and Shane return to The Wasteland as they dip their toes in the sand and drive the Fury Road once again for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga! They do a deep dive (mild spoilers at best) into the film, as well as, go into the box office disappointment, the justification for the prequel story of Furiosa, how it works as a double feature with Mad Max: Fury Road, and where it ranks among the rest of the franchise.

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