Category: Review
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Spider-Noir, Deli Boys, Star City – 664
Spider-Noir shakes up the stylings of the Spider-Verse in a delightful way. Deli Boys returns for a bigger, zanier, second season. Star City expands on the universe of For All Mankind. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Spider-Noir Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. Spider-Noir tells the story of…
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The Mandalorian and Grogu, I Love Boosters – 662
Star Wars returns to the big screen after almost 7 years, but did The Mandalorian and Grogu NEED to be a film? Meanwhile Boots Riley‘s latest film, I Love Boosters, has a message that gets muddled in the specifics. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Mandalorian and Grogu The evil Empire has fallen, and…
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Obsession, Soul Mate – 661
Obsession takes a classic monkey paw trope and tries to make it its own. Soul Mate is a slow but emotional burn. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Obsession After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’sheart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly whathe asked for but soon discovers that some…
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Lisa Edelstein, Raphael Bob-Waksberg for Long Story Short
Long Story Short star Lisa Edelstein and creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg are here to chat about family traditions and lore, significant others meeting the parents, and disastrous caricatures. More about Long Story Short Long Story Short is an animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman about one family, over time. Jumping through the years, we follow the Schwooper…
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The Sheep Detectives, Mortal Kombat 2 – 659
The Sheep Detectives is a charmingly funny whodunit with surprising emotional depth and a stacked cast. Mortal Kombat 2 is buoyed by Karl Urban into something finally watchable for super fans and newcomers alike. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Sheep Detectives In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a…
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The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Boys Season 5, Mile End Kicks – 658
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is like a slightly degraded photocopy of the first film, less vibrancy and flare but enough of the original formula to not upset hardcore fans. The Boys season 5 goes out with a supersized bang. Barbie Ferreira walks us through the 2011 Montreal music scene in Mile End Kicks. Listen…
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Michael, Apex – 657
Michael is a surface level at best medley of recreated hits that has no intention of trying to investigate Jackson’s creative process. Apex has two prime actors who are squandered on its dull and repetitive plot. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Michael The film is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one…
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Normal, Beef Season 2, Margo’s Got Money Troubles – 655
Bob Odenkirk continues his action era with Normal, can Beef Season 2 live up to the delicacy that was Season 1? Margo’s Got Money Troubles has a cavalcade of talent. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Normal For Sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a…
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You, Me & Tuscany, Outcome, Hacks Season 5 – 654
You, Me & Tuscany is what happens if a Hallmark / Lifetime original script is given big studio production value. Outcome came close to making us turn off a Keanu Reeves film. Hacks season 5 is an incredible end to a perfect series. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about You, Me & Tuscany Sometimes the…
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – 651
All side quest, no substance. While filled to the brim with references and easter eggs, the sequel is somehow even more anemic on the plot front. Even Oscar winner and Nintendo super-fan Brie Larson can’t save us from this. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie After settling into their new…