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This podcast is all about movies! Rob Miranda and Brandon Cole come to you with weekly reviews on the newest reviews in theaters. We keep you up to date with the latest Hollywood news. And every once in a while there will be bonus episodes of just older classic movies and just movie, tv, and pop culture updates.
Episodes
197 episodes
Christmas Episode 2025
The Christmas is episode is already here?! This year has gone by too fast. This year we review 1996's classic movie, Jingle All The Way and 2022 Spirited on Apple TV. We also discuss our favorite recent streaming show and documentaries. And we ...
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Episode 197
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1:02:14
Eternity
We have a jammed packed episode! First we open with the news of Netflix winning the bid to buy Warner Brothers and what this could mean for movie theaters. We share our thoughts on the new season of Stranger Things. We both have found a new sho...
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Episode 196
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1:05:09
Wicked For Good
New reviews for Wicked For Good and Sisu: Road to Revenge.Introducing a new game as well. A Draft for items from movies with their abilities attached to them.
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Episode 195
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53:35
The Running Man and Now You See Me, Now You Don't
In this episode, we dive into two wildly different but equally entertaining films. First up: The Running Man, the neon-soaked dystopian action flick that pits Glenn Powell against a deadly game show long before reality TV took o...
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Episode 194
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1:15:05
Predator: Badlands and Die My Love
This week on the pod, we dive deep into two of the latest cinematic releases — the brutal sci-fi survival of Predator: Badlands and the haunting, emotional powerhouse Die My Love. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and wh...
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Episode 193
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47:28
Bugonia
On this weeks episode we discuss our Halloween experience. We review Bugonia, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, and Regretting You. We finish off by playing a new trivia game for musician biopics.
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Episode 192
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1:01:16
Good Fortune, Black Phone 2, and After the Hunt
The biggest weekend for the month of October. Three movies. First up is Good Fortune. Written, Directed, and starred by Aziz Ansari. Next is After the Hunt starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri. Then Black Phone 2 with Ethan ...
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Episode 191
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1:11:54
Halloween Episode with Torie
This years Halloween episode, we have special guest return, Torie! Torie's love for Halloween caught our attention when she announced she will be doing a 31 days of Halloween movies on her movie review instagram page. Brandon, Rob, and Torie ta...
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Episode 190
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1:14:36
Roofman and Tron:Ares
Our first review of a concert! We both went to ChanceThe Rapper's concert in Chicago and revisit our experiences. Then we lead into the series finale to Peacemaker and a small review of season 3 of Monsters: Ed Gein. For our movie reviews, we w...
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Episode 189
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1:09:44
The Smashing Machine
The Rock joins the A24 family for the first time with a UFC biopic, The Smashing Machine. We talk the pros and cons of this movie. Breaking down the performance of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We also revisit One Battle After Another for a m...
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Episode 188
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1:12:55
One Battle After Another with Fernando Jimenez
Fernando Jimenez is back! Filling in for Brandon this week, Fernando goes over some breaking news over this last week. From Bad Bunny's announcement of performing at the Super Bowl, to Tilly Norwood breaking into Hollywood as an AI actress. I g...
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Episode 187
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1:04:04
HIM
Brandon conquers his fears and watches his first horror movie of the year. We both had HIM on our most anticipated movie of the fall, but we both left disappointed. We dive deep into the cast, story, and confusing choices the director cho...
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Episode 186
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1:14:15
The Long Walk
Spiderman four updates! We break down the newest news revealed from the new Spiderman: Brand New Day movie. We discuss possible futures following this movie, and possible plot lines for some of our other favorite heroes. We lead into DC Batman ...
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Episode 185
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1:07:19
The Conjuring: Last Rites with Kyle Clifford
In this spine-tingling episode, we’re diving into the eerie world of The Conjuring: Last Rites — and we’re not doing it alone. For the first time ever, we welcome a special guest: the one and only Kyle Clifford! 👏We kick ...
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Episode 184
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1:32:29
Honey Dont
What happens when movie obsession meets podcast dedication? A journey from basement recordings to approaching 200 episodes of cinematic conversations.Looking back at nearly four years of podcasting, we laugh about our humble beginnings—...
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Episode 182
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50:37
Nobody 2
New review for Bob Odenkirk's new action sequel, Nobody 2. We discussed our thoughts on the franschise, discuss the plot, casting, and writing. We first kick off the episode by discussing HBO Peacemaker show and the James Gunn's tra...
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Episode 181
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1:00:19
Freakier Friday
We dive into first impressions of Spider-Man 4, breaking down the newly revealed suit and what it represents for Tom Holland's character, while exploring how Sony is managing leaks and building anticipation a year before release.• The b...
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Episode 180
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1:11:00
Fantastic Four: The Return of Marvel's First Family
When Marvel announced yet another Fantastic Four reboot, skepticism ran high. After all, the team has had a rocky cinematic history. But this fresh take on Marvel's First Family is a welcome surprise that breathes new life into these classic ch...
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Episode 179
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1:18:39
I Know What You Did Last Summer
The summer blockbuster season is in full swing, and we're diving into everything from Superman's ongoing cultural impact to the controversial use of AI in filmmaking. The Man of Steel continues to dominate conversations weeks after release, wit...
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Episode 178
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1:03:31
Superman
Superman marks a triumphant new beginning for DC, delivering a joyful, optimistic superhero film that balances fun action with genuine heart. James Gunn's vision for the Man of Steel brings the character back to his comic book roots while feeli...
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Episode 177
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59:25
Jurassic World Rebirth: Dinosaurs Return, Humans Yawn
Two movie enthusiasts discuss the latest Jurassic World installment alongside summer blockbusters and theater experiences, evaluating whether the dinosaur franchise should continue or go extinct.• Fourth of July weekend reflections and ...
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Episode 176
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1:06:16
F1: The Movie
Brad Pitt roars back to the screen in a high-octane thrill ride that proves age is just a number when passion drives you forward. As veteran racer Sonny Hayes, Pitt brings a magnetic charisma to a character whose superstitious quirks – includin...
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Episode 175
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1:04:56
New Cohost: Brandon Cole
A movie marathon day turned chaotic adventure kicks off this special episode marking a new era for the podcast. Rob shares his ambitious feat of watching four movies across three different theaters in a single day—complete with bizarre audience...
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Episode 174
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55:55
The Ballerina with Hannah Bekelya
Ana de Armas takes center stage in "Ballerina," expanding the John Wick universe through the story of a vengeful assassin trained from childhood who returns to kill those responsible for her father's murder.• Ballerina fits seamlessly i...
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Episode 173
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57:27