Reel Phonies

Our favorite Wakandan heroes return in this somber sequel to mourn the loss of the Black Panther and battle an unexpected foe. But can this film overcome the T'Challa-shaped shadow hanging over it? How does it stack up against the original?  

It's episode 200 and we are celebrating by taking beloved movies, directors and actors and reevaluating their worth in the cosmic equilibrium. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be...

As this charmingly unconventional show wraps up, we take a look back at the best and the worst of this comedy/legal drama/superhero series. We also discuss how She-Hulk directly engages with the dark side of geek culture and where we might see Jen Walters next.

Michael Giacchino takes a break from being an Oscar-winning composer to direct this taut ode to Universal monster movies that is also somehow a Marvel property. We take a moment to enjoy this very Halloweeny Marvel special and explore other specials that should follow its example.

We dive into this year's Disney data dump which featured multiple new Star Wars projects, a first look at the upcoming Thunderbolts movie, Indiana Jones 5 news, and more! Also, Keanu Reeves' Constantine is back?!!!

If you're looking for a nuanced exploration of the superstar entertainer with a complicated history, you are in the wrong place. Baz Luhrmann invites you to a 3-hour assault of light and noise that is sure to either delight or repel you.

She's mean, she's green, and she's looking directly at the screen. This week we're delving into Marvel's She-Hulk: a lawyer show that's also a superhero show that's also aware it's a show that is somehow way less complicated than it sounds.

This Predator sequel sets a young Comanche hunter against a deadly alien threat. We'll explore how this movie stacks up against the other Predator films and discuss where this franchise should go next.

Nope is the latest film from horror phenom Jordan Peele. Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Stephen Yuen, Nope follows a rural town as it contends with the arrival of a otherworldly visitor.

San Diego Comic-Con brought us a new slate of Marvel projects, the first look at Chris Pines' D&D movie, trailers for Shazam 2 and Black Adam, and a teaser for the long awaited Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever.

The Thor you adore returns in Thor 4, an encore, to uncover more lore and therefore explore more adventures galore!

It's Adam Sandler and basketball and less jokes than you'd expect. This week we're talking Hustle, discussing whether it's a sports movie or a sport management movie (it's a thing!) and testing the limits of our very limited basketball knowledge.

Ewan McGregor returns to this beloved role in the 6-part Disney+ series. This new story set between Episodes III and IV of the movie saga features many familiar faces and a few new ones. But is this show the chosen one or just star-studded bantha fodder?

It's got more dogfights, more oiled-up beach sports, and more Danger Zone. What else could you want? This week we're doing Top Gun: Maverick and as we try to put our finger on what makes a good sequel.

Chip 'n Dale are back and weirder than ever! Andy Samberg and John Mulaney star in this revival of a classic Disney cartoon/spiritual sequel to Who Framed Roger Rabbit. 

If you love musicals and you love movies, you probably know the two don't always mix well. This week we are dissecting Dear Evan Hansen based on the Tony Award-winning musical and, oh boy, is there a lot to unpack.

After some spy thrillers, heist movies and about a dozen straight action flicks, Marvel is finally diving into a new genre: Horror. Join us as we break down Multiverse of Madness, discuss the connection to other Raimi works, and discuss how scary is too scary for a superhero movie.   

This week closing out Marvel's Moon Knight. Can justice prevail over evil? Is Marc just crazy? Is this all in his head? And most importantly, is this series better or worse than Michael Bay's Transformers? Tune in to find out!

We're bringing you the latest Hollywood news and trailers including some shakeups on the Fast & Furious set, the first news on the Quiet Place threequel, the first trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, and a rare instance of the scales of the universe balancing correctly.

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? A 40-year old question that Marvel's latest TV show refuses to answer. Join us as we talk about this superhero amalgam of Fight Club, National Treasure, and The Mummy to see if it's greater than the sum of its influences.