Today, Anthony reviews DC's BLUE BEETLE. "After Jaime Reyes graduates from college and returns to his hometown Palmera City, he is chosen to become a symbiotic host to the Scarab, an ancient alien biotechnological relic that grants him a powerful exoskeleton armor, turning him into the superhero Blue Beetle." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9362930/ TIMESTAMPS 2:07 Familiarity with the mythology 3:27 Family, comparisons to other movies, and explanation of abilities 5:45 Xolo 7:18 Representation 10:05 The look and the score 12:52 Grade This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, record ..read more

Today, Anthony does a quick review of THE MEG 2: THE TRENCH. "Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim their merciless predators." This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 8/7/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: Original score for THE ME ..read more

Today, Anthony and Hector review the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie: Mutant Mayhem. "After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. Their new friend, April O'Neil, helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them." TIMESTAMPS (coming soon) This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 8/5/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: "Ante Up (Robbin-Hoodz Theory)" performed by ..read more

This week, Anthony provides a solo review of the new movie from Christopher Nolan: OPPENHEIMER. "The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb." TIMESTAMPS 3:02 The theatrical experience and the cinematography 4:29 The linear narrative, empty characters and Nolan's usual faults 5:37 The ensemble cast, treatment of women, and biopic tropes 8:46 Is it boring? 11:21 Is it too long? 12:13 Summary and grade This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 7/21/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: Original score f ..read more

Today, Anthony reviews Greta Gerwig's movie, BARBIE. "After being expelled from the utopian Barbie Land for being less-than-perfect dolls, Barbie and Ken go on a journey of self-discovery to the real world." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/ TIMESTAMPS Summary and grades This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 7/21/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: "Barbie Girl" performed by Aqua. Written by Karsten Dahlgaard, René Dif, Søren Rasted, Claus Norreen, Lene Nystroem Jonny Pederson. Produced by Johnny Jam, Delgado, Søren Rasted and Claus Norreen. Released ..read more

Today, Anthony and Andy review MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING, PART ONE. "Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands." TIMESTAMPS 2:06 Andy starts us off 4:01 Scope and pacing 5:12 The car chase, and comparisons start to Indy 5 (Praise for Hayley Atwell) 7:17 The supporting cast 9:00 More on the antagonists 11:02 Comparing this to other franchises (Fast, Bourne, Wick) and the train/bike stunt 15:09 How this works as a Part One 18:10 Italy. And do you need to see the previous M:I's to understand this? 21:07 Tom Cruise, the last grea ..read more

Today, Anthony and Andy review INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. "Experience the return of legendary hero, Indiana Jones, in the fifth installment of this beloved swashbuckling series of films. Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands." TIMESTAMPS (coming soon) This podcast is produced, edi ..read more

Today, Anthony and Hector shoot the shit about movies and take some questions from the audience because it's the 100th published episode. This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 7/1/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: "Amber" performed by 311. Written by Nicholas Hexum. Produced by Ron Saint Germain and 311. Released 2001, Volcano Entertainment. Property of Sony Music Entertainment. ℗ Hydroponic Music and Downtown Music Publishing. Film footage for HALF BAKED property of Universal Pictures © 1998 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive ..read more

Today, Anthony and Hector review the new raunchy comedy, NO HARD FEELINGS. "Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in NO HARD FEELINGS, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher. On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing." TIMESTAMPS 2:25 Intro and announcement of our 100th anniversary epis ..read more

Today, Anthony and Andy review Wes Anderson's newest film of indiscernible genre, ASTEROID CITY. "Following a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever." TIMESTAMPS 2:44 Anderson's style 4:51 Andy highlights the biggest positives 8:40 The subtext and the format/structure of the movie 11:08 A crowded cast, and how we focus on them 18:04 Would we rewatch it? 20:55 Bill freakin' Murray 22:10 Summary and grades This po ..read more