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Pixar's Inside Out 2 is in theaters this weekend! Blake and Terrence discuss how it improves or wavers from Inside Out, the introduction of anxiety and other emotions and the state of the box office. Share and subscribe!

The fourth Bad Boys films hit theaters this weekend and managed to top the box office. Blake and Terrence discuss why the franchise continues to be a hit in theaters, what sets this one apart from the other three and why it always has relevance.

Blake and Terrence get into the latest from the Planet of the Apes franchise. Some comparisons to the old trilogy, and the themes that have kept this franchise running longer than any ofter Sci-Fi franchise. Leave a review and share the show!

Blake and Terrence talk the terrifying prequel to The Omen. The First Omen just everything right when creating a prequel to a classic, it holds up the tone of the original, adds context without diluting the story and brings in some of the craziest imagery in a horror movie this year. Subscribe and share!

Blake and Terrence talk about the new Godzilla X Kong movie, how it gets away from the usual themes of Godzilla and Kong, but doesn't quite see them all the way through or evolve the world to be more acquainted with titans.

Blake and Terrence discuss the most recent Ghostbusters movie. While a lot of the movie worked, it also showcased how to use nostalgia in less effective ways, and makes us hope the future of the franchise focuses on the new characters.

Blake and Terrence have returned after their long hiatus! They're back discussing Dune Part 2, their thoughts the movie, how it works as an adaptation and how it differs from other movies with similar themes and ideas. Subscribe, share and leave a review!

The next Mission Impossible is here, and Blake and Terrence dive in to see what they're doing to keep the franchise relevant, how it compares to other stories that use AI, and the wonder stunts that seem more impossible than the mission itself.

Blake and Terrence discuss the new Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sets its itself up as the send off for Harrison Ford's classic character. Does the movie handle a send off for Indiana, or play with any other interesting ideas? Or does it feel more like a regular adventure, with some fun action scenes and interesting de-aging tech? Leave us a review or comment!

The bridge between the DCEU and James Gunn's DCU is here! The Flash adapts the classic story line Flashpoint, and brings in Michael Keatons Batman and Sasha Calle's Supergirl into some multiverse and time travel antics. While some of the moments hit, others mis the mark, leaving Blake and Terrence to wonder does this movie do a good job at ending the DCEU, starting the DCU or serving as a full The Flash movie? Let us know your thoughts, leave a review and share the show!

Transformers Rise of the Beasts manages to do so many things well, and breathe life into the franchise. Blake and Terrence discuss what worked for them, and why it's worth revisiting the franchise with this and Bumblebee. How adding in a clear genre, interesting characters and strong arcs reinforce what made the Transformers and Beasts work for so long. Leave a review and share the show!

The story of Miles Morales continues in the sequel to Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. Across the Spider-Verse brings us an incredible story with Gwen, Miguel, Peter B Parker and so many more great characters all to highlight Miles' story about being in control of his own story and life, fitting in when people tell you you don't, and dealing with telling his parents the truth. Gwen's story mirrors this arch in a touching way, that with incredible art makes this a movie worth seeing in theaters. Leave a review and share the show!

The newest addition to the Disney live action remakes is here! The Little Mermaid dazzles with great singing and performances as well as good underwater effects. While some new ideas and themes don't work as well as they could the movie still captures the magic that made it a classic in the 90s. Leave us a review and share the show!

The tenth Fast and Furious entry serves as the first in the conclusion, which is a sentence that makes as much sense as the physics in these movies! Terrence and Blake discuss what is still working for them in this in franchise, and why audiences seem to be waning on the series.

The next chapter in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is here! Marking James Gunn's last film in the MCU, the movie delivers incredible character moments, deep themes, fantastic action, and the cruelest villain in the MCU yet. Blake and Terrence discuss why the movie keeps being relevant, how it connects and resonates with audiences now, and more! Subscribe and share!

The fifth installment of the Evil Dead franchise is here! Originally meant to stream on HBO Max it has a ended up in theaters and we talk about our thoughts, the small moments you could feel that it was made for a smaller screen, incredible performances and scares, and what makes an Evil Dead movie work. We also touch on if we have been spoiled to want more from an ending or for everything to be connected, can we even enjoy standalone stories anymore? Follow and leave a review!

Nintendo and Illumination have released The Super Mario Bros movie! Blake and Terrence discuss their thoughts on the movie, how it works in adapting the Mario franchise, and if we should expect more from movies that may not be geared towards us. Leave a review and follow the podcast for more! ,

Adaptations always have their specific challenges, and doing it with a world like Dungeons and Dragons has several. Yet, the newest movie manages to do a great job by giving us great characters fitting several archetypes, loading us up with familiar and fun imagery, and showing us what a "bad roll" could look like. The new DnD manages to give us all of this, and breathe fresh air into the adventure genre. Leave us a review and subscribe!

The next installment in the John Wick franchise has arrived! It comes loaded with the bombastic action the series is known for, but manages to put in a lot of new ideas, characters and themes that keep it feeling unique and relevant. We discuss all the ways John Wick 4 stays ahead of the curve and how it opens up the world for more story telling!

Shazam Fury of the Gods has come out this weekend to a low box office. Blake and Terrence chat what worked for them in the movie, if any of themes feel new or relevant, and if it's harder to connect to a movie when we know that the universe is being rebooted.